WAVERLEY.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 19 August 1924, Page 8

WAVERLEY.

BOWLING CLUB. At the annua] meeting of the Waverley Bowling Club, Mr S. Namier presided over a good attendance of members. The annual, report stated: We regret to report the loss of two of our members by death—Mr J. B. Taylor, who was for a time secretary, and one of the oldest members of the club; also Mr John Johnstone, sehr. Two members have left the district—Messrs h left and AY. A. Brown. The members’ roll stands now—49 playing and one honorary member. We "have a, credit balance of £l2 16s 9d to start the season with. The subscriptions have come in well, and you will see by the balance-sheet that, after being under considerable expense, there is a credit balance of £lO 13s lid, which should give satisfaction. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Mr J. Y'erry; vicepresident, Mr D. 13. Robertson; secretary and treasurer, Mr H. W. James; green supervisor, Mr J. Mathieson • committee, Messrs S. Napier E. C. Dallison, j. Nicholls, J. Mathieson, S. Aiken and P. Duffy; selection committee, Messrs Napier, Mathieson and James; hon. auditor, Air J. Aluir; delegate to Wanganui Centre, Air j’. B. Jack.

The secretary reported that he had £8 15s in hand which had been collected for trophies. After some discussion it was finallv decided to dispense with trophies during the coming season. Air Adlam moved that the amount in hand he set aside to provide trophies an y special local tournaments. Seconded by Air Dallison and carried. It was decided, subiect to the approval of the Patea Club, that the usual six games be played with that Club during the season. TOWN BOARD. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Waverley Town Board was held on Wednesday, Air A. J. Adlam presiding. Alessrs G. At. Beer, W. AVicks, L. AY ales, AV. Heginbotham, and J. E. Palmer (secretary) were also present. In connection with the subsidy for work on the main road, the cleric reported that the had written to the Highways Board asking when the money would he available, but so far no reply had been received. . Jt was resolved that a soecial meet- I ing of the board be held' on August 20 for the rmrpose of revising the roll. Accounts totalling £165 6s lid were read and passed for payment. A deimtation, consisting of Messrs E. C. Dallison, Browning, Christensen, and Oalcenfall, waited on the board in reference to the erection of a municipal swimming hath. It had been reported that he had written to the a good supply of water was available somewhere near the dam. The deputation asked if the board would investigate the spring, and if there was sufficient water .would the board be prepared to assist in the building of a bath. Air Heginbotham said that he knew the spring mentioned. In his opinion there was not sufficient water to fill a half-inch pipe. Air Adlam assured the deputation that the whole of the board were in sympathy with the scheme, and would make every effort to find out if there was sufficient water available. Air Browning, speaking on behalf of the children, complimented AA r averley on its splendid playing areas. One sport, however, was not catered for, and that was swimming. Personally, he would like to see some provision made for the teaching of swimming. He asked the hoard if they would favourably consider assisting 'the committee in the erection of a bath if -it was decided to erect baths at Johnston’s Lake.

Air Christensen asked if it would not be possible to build a bath at the Domain and fill from a pump. Air Adlam said that the matter would receive every consideration.— Patea Press.