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Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1563, 5 October 1912, Page 2

ATHLETIC SPORTsT - —j ~ CRICKET. CATHOLIC YOUNG MEN'S.. CLUB.' ~T ll . e ,?' l, " la , 1 , ">™i-"iB was held in K| I atneli. s llall on Thursday ovenin K . Mr J.. J. -M Uovorn, vice-president, otcumed tho chair. Tho annual report congratulated members on the SIICCC..-.H achieved last seawm iiheu both teams were rumiers-un in their TPspeclive (-rade.s The junior team played in no matches, winning eight. The thud earn, played 17 matches, wimiiuß 12, ami losing our. 'iVophies were won a* follow.-BaUin R L. balling mid bowling, A. Knapp; howling, E. U. loins; fielding, J). Douoglme. Third eleven.-BaUing and bowling, H. Carrulhers; most consistent performer, G h. Bradley; improved fielding, H. B. Alley. The following officers were elected — Patron, \ cry Rev. Dean O'Shea. V.G.president, Sir. P. J. M'Govern; viceW .sident.s Messrs. Cnllaghan, Dee, J. M Donald, P. M'Donnld, M'Gmvai,, Mkeowen, O'Lenry, O'Kane, Breen Gam hie, and Moron; club captain, T OSiillivai>; yiM-captain, A. Knairo; cominittce, H. Alley, il. Finnegaii,"and W 1 hymns; secretary, B. Sheehan. i'or the coming .season it was decided to play under the auspices of tho outside Junior Association. THE Y.M.C.A. CLUB. The annual meeting of the Y.M.M.C. CI ub u-usi hold in the association's rooms, ->lr. tr. M'Kay presiding. in the report it was stated that tho club had had a fairly successful season, lliey had entered only one team in the junior grade, playing 8 matches, winning ;; lo . s, "j\ *• ""'I e»o being unfinished. Jno batting -averages wero hea<led by D. holater, with an average of 41.0,- and tho bowling l )y (j, Atkinson with an average of. 5.5 runs per wicket. The club sincerely regret the departure to Christchurch, of Mr. P. 0. Atkinson, who had been an earnest and popular member. The hnancial position was only fair, and it was resolved to keep in view means to provide funds for upkeep. The prospects lor tho coining season were bright. Some twelve or fourteen new members wero elected. It was decided to enter a. junior, and a third-class team this season. . The election of officers resulted as fol- • lows : -Patron, Mr. J. G. W. Aitken president, Mr C R. Smith; vice-presidents, Allan, 1. C. Williams, T. Cox C N Howard, W. Eglin, A. S. Doust, P. c! Atkinson, and the general secretary; hon' secretary, It. Lay; hon. treasurer, m' Hodge; management committee, Messrs' AV. -AVilson, T. Plant, J. Sclnter. C.' Thompson, AVednesday delegate, and secretary and treasurer. FOOTBALL. PONEKE SMOKE CONCERT. The annual smoke concert of the Poneko l'ootball Club was held at Scott's Rooms, Manners Street, last evening. ]) r . A ?' e "" lflu . AI.P., presided, and later Mr". A. I'. AViren took the chair. At various periods during the evening, the speakers made reference to the professional game, which was coming into vogue, and warned players to keep to tho amateur game. The toasts honoured were: "The Poneko Club," "Wellington Rugby Union," "Old Members," "Referees' Association," I'Onr Opponents and Kindred SpovU," "Secretary and Treasurer," and "St. John Ambulance Association." Musical items were contributed by the following:—Messrs. AV. .T. Meredith, AV. Cooper, H..Potter, AV. H. Sisson, A. Griffiths, and G. C. AVarren. Mr. 11. Bowlev presided at the.piano. The trophies (presented by Mr. AV. H. Robinson) were awarded to Air. AV. Sothorim (best, all round man), and J. Culcinui (most improved forward). AVATAVETU SMOKE CONCERT. Tho annual: smoke concert in connection with.the A\'aiwetu Football Club was held at .Lower Hiitt ■ last evening, ' Mr. M.-N.-Welch occupied tho chair. Mr. G. Fprster was presented with tho medal for best all-round player in the club. A number of musical items punctuated the ' toast list. ■ SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR. By Telojrraph—Press Association—Copyright London, October 3. Tho South African Rugby team played the first match of the tour to-day, when they defeated Somerset by 23 points to 3. SWIMMING. THORNDON CLUB. The annual report of the Thorndon Amateur 'Swimming Club states that the swimming season of 1011-12 was not as enjoyable as it might have been, owing to the unseasonable weather. Nevertheless, the club members had many pleasant mornings and evenings together. The total amount of money spent in prizes last year was JCIS 10s. Cd., while in addition < prizes and medals were given in the I events for boys by Mr. K. Ronayne. The - AVard Cup was won by Mr. F. Roberts, < after an exciting series of races, but tho ' polo team did not have a very successful -i season. Tho club succeeded in retaining tho AValker and Hall Cup in the Flying J Squadron Championship. Tho annual ear. i nival was a success, and showed a cleai prolit of .£7 13s. -Id. The club has sus tained a severe loss in the departure from AVellington of Mr! K. Ronayne, who, boside being n very successful swimmer, had always the interest of the club at heart and was eager to work for its benefit. After rendering the club excellent service, doing especially good work in connection with the carnival, Mr. T. }I. M'Lean found himself compelled to re r < sign the secretaryship, after seeing tho < club through the most strenuous .part of tho season. Tho committee accepted his '■ resignation with great regret. Mr. H. j \Y. Harris has acted as secretary since ' Mr. M'Lean's resignation. The finances of tho club are in a very satisfactory coll- J dition, the balance-sheet showing a credit 1 balance of £i 7 10s. 6d. This amount includes an item of -C 2.105. subscriptions ( outstanding, and also an item of £1 Bs. 1 lid., being the estimated value of tho gymnasium outfit, leaving an actual bal- s ance in cash of £i\ os. 7d. LYALL BAY SURF CLUB. Tho annual meeting of the Lyall Bay , Surf Club was held at tho Y.M.C.A. ' Rooms last evening,' there being a inrgc j attendance of members. < Tho report and balance-sheet were read and adopted. The balance-sheet showed : that'the club has a credit of .£24 12s. Gd. ' The election of officers resulted as fol- . lows:—Patron, Sir Robert Stout, . < K.C.M.G.; president, Mr. J. F. Atkins; ' vice-presidents, Drs. Youns, Izard, and M'Killop, Messrs. AV. H. D. Bell, M.P., T. Shields. D. K. Blair, and A, Levy; captain, Mr. S. A. Mnrreli; vice-captain. Air. I P. Stratford; hon. sec, Air. R. C. O'Pla- , herty (re-elected); hon. treasurer, Mr. R. Russell; committee, Messrs. E. Lew, R. ' Healy, R. Newman, J. Stratford, R. Reid; : delegates to Wellington Amateur Centre, Messrs. Grimmett and Mnrreli; delegates i to Royal Lifo Saving Society, Messrs. Gvimniott and R. Reid; hon. gear stew- i ard, Mr. R. Reid. , BOWLS, The opening of the AA T ellington, Newtown, and Victoria Bowling Greens will tako place this afternoon. TOUR OP A SOUTHERN TEAM. ; IBj Tsleßraph.-Prcts Association.) Duncdin, October 1. The following bowling team was select- i cd this afternoon to make tho trip north: ' —From Christchurch: E. Jl. Henderson, G. C. Smith, AV. Bridglcr, M. Brown, M. < Burnett, Maymird, Chegwin, Allen, Tav- ' lor, J. Snell, Colville, Noave, and .Stiiblieriield. From South Otago: Shcddan, Ed- ' wards, Brainner, and Nicholson. From ' Oiimaru: King and M'Dowell. From Duncdin: .1. If. Hancock. .1. E. White, .lohn While, Armstrong, Prater. Cooper, Lind- ! say, Wn-les,, AVyall, Cardno, Oifalane, ( Pizey, Collins, Payne. Crawford, Smith, J Garside. and M'Curdy. i'lio team will leave early next mouth, and matches ; will probably bo played at Wellinglnn, r Auckland. Roforiin, Hamilton, Waiig:inui, J Palmerstou North, and Christchurch, i