SOME LIVELY DEBATES.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXII, Issue 4323, 28 September 1921, Page 3

SOME LIVELY DEBATES.

PAEROA BOWLING CLUB.

the annual meeting. ', The seventeenth annual meeting of the Paeroa Bowling Club was held last evening, the president, Mr W. J. Ellis, occupying the chair. There was a good attendance, and most of those who were unable to be present sent apologies for absence.

The balance-sheet disclosed a credit of Ils 6d. The excess of assets over liabilities was £32 15s. Mr J. Pinder commented that the lockers, being fixtures, could not be removed from the building, which belonged to the Domain Board. It was pointed out that the lockers were revenue-producing.

His Worship the Mayor, Mr P. E. Brenan, congratulated the secretary on his report, but humorously commented that the services of the Domain Board were not recognised. The president replied that it was an oversight, but the Club would be better pleased if the Board could keep their-gear out of the room, which was erected by the Club for the Club. The adoption of the report and bal-ance-sheet was carried. In answer, to Mr Pinder, Che secretary (Sergt.-Major Busby) said eight committee meetings were held last year.

Mr Pinder said this was more satisfactory than he was led to believe. Mr W. J. Towers hoped the Club .would pull together better next year. It was of no use saying that there Wad been a successful year for the last few seasons. He was not going to particularise in regard to the management, but there was much dissatisfaction, several members having left the district with a grievance. The work was shelved upon the shoulders of a few energetic ones. He hoped men would be elected who would carry out their duties to the best of their ability.

Mr F. E. Flatt (member of the Domain Board) said in regard to the toolsheds that they were for the Club’s use. but belonged to the Domain Board. But if the sheds were misused, it was the club secretary’s duty to write and make a complaint ,to the Domain Board, and the Club would get all consideration. The secretary said the Domain Board had been written to on one occasion, but- the only reply the Club got was through the newspaper, ■ Mr Flatt said he w,as unaware of the letter. Mr Pinder said that if the Domain Board would find the material he Would erect the building ; it was mosc annoying that blood and bone manure should be stored in the same place as the refreshments were partaken of. The following nominations for new members were received : Messrs A. E. Say, G. F. Foster, J. Moreland, L. E. Martin, A. G. Cottrell, W. A. Le Cocq. —Passed. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The election of officers was next proceeded with. Patron : The late president, Mr W.

J. Ellis. -President: Mr G. H. Taylor. At this stage Mr G. P. de Castro suggested that the whole of the members should be constituted as a committee, whereby every member would be eligible to attend all the meetings, and keep all members informed of what was going on. - Mr Ellis supported, as did Mr Eugene Shaw. The latter said the system worked well in other places. Mr de Castro said his object in moving aS above was, in part, to do away with vice-presidents. Mr Ellis opposed.

Mr Towers also objected, partially, he advocating that members might attend committee meetings, but not vote. He did not think vice-presi-dents were of great use, except in the reception of visitors. One vicepresident would be sufficient, in any case, during the absence of the president.

Mr Pinder moved th.at vice-presi-dents be not elected.

Mr de Castro suggested it would be better to rescind the by-law regarding vice-presidents.

Mr Pascoe was not. in favour of the innovation. Mr Pinder, speaking in favour of the new proposal, said that if the whole membership had all been on the committee the withdrawal from the Auckland Association would never have taken place. The South Auckland tournament had always been a farce, and an insult to members playing in it. There had been several meetings held on the green last year, complaining of certain things being done, and at which the committeemen were not present. He was getting sick and tired of the old-fashioned way.

Mr W. J. Bryden said dissatisfied members, if in the majority, could call a special meeting and unseat the committee. Mr Pinder said the unseating of a committee would'mak.e matters ten

times worse. Mr Ellis said there were bound to be little meetings about grievances, but most of them were forgotten by now.

Mr Brenan thought it better to stick to the old order of things ; large committees were unwieldy; growling was a tradition of! the British race, and if this complaint were absent there was no work being done. Quarterly meetings of members could be held.

Mr W. Turner thought a president, secretary and treasurer would be sufficient, and the members to meet once a month.

The secretary pointed out that the system would not work in quick emergencies.

Mr de Castro added that the general meetings could appoint sub-commit-tees to carry out their wishes. The motion for the new scheme was defeated by .16 votes to 8.

Mr D. McWatters was then elected vice-president.

Secretary and Treasurer: After several members had refused to accept the position Mr N. Cz Busby was re-elected.

Green superintendent: Mr Busby

said he favoured appointing-a superintendent independent of the Domain Board, and the committee had made it a recommendation.

Mr Turner proposed Mr Pinder. Mr Towers proposed that a green committee, of three, should be appointed.

Mr Busby then withdrew his proposal in favour of the committee idea. Mr Pinder favoured one man.

Mr Ellis said the Club committe? thought it was unfair ip Mr Hamilton to put him in the position of green superintendent while at the same time he was an employee of and subject to the Domain Board. After furthei’ discussion it was then moved that a responsible member of the Club be appointed superintendent. Mr Towers proposed an amendment in favour of the committee ofi three. Mr Brenan seconded, saying that three men could better pour oil on the troubled waters. The amendment was lost, by the close voting of 11 to 12. The motion was then carried, by 14 to 5, in favour of a superintendent other than an employee- of the Domain Board. Mr Towers strongly favoured the appointment of Mr G. H. Taylor.,

Mr Pinder then declined nomination, stating that Mr Taylor would be the right man in 'the right place. Mr Taylor was unanimously ap pointed. Auditoi’: Mr W. Carver. Selectors : Messrs Towers;- Hamilton and Taylor, WAIHI TEAM.

The following team will go to Waihi to the official opening on Saturday : Messrs N. C. Busby, J. Pinder, W. E. Ardern, W. A.. Le Cocq, J. Walmsley, W. Turner, Chamberlain, F. J. Wells, W. J. Ellis, G. H. Taylor. Members desirous of going to Waikino on Saturday week were asked to put their names on the board at the Paeroa green. , The- election was then gone on with, the dbove business being transacted while the ballot was being taken. Committee: Mr Towers proposed that three members, with the other officers being members ex--officip, be elected. —Carried. Messrs Towers, de Castro, and Bryden were elected.

Delegate to South Auckland conference: Decided that the president be asked to attend, and failing him, Mr W. J. Towers attend. Delegates to Goldfields Stars Competition : Mr Pinder. Goldfields Tournament delegate: Mr Pinder. COMPETITIONS. The following competitions were decided jipon: The A and B Grade Championship Shield, the Brenan Memorial Shield. On the completion of the Brenan Memorial Competition, which would be played first, the Pairs to follow, or any further competitions the committee might decide on.

Mr Pinder moved that the Brenan Shield should be hung up in the pavi T lion. Seconded by Mr de Castro, with the addition that the shield be insured. —Carried. “KITTY” WANTS MORE LIGHT. In answer to a query about electrically lighting the green, Mr F. E. Flatt, Borough Council representative bn the Power Board, said that if half of the .green was required at night, foqir 200-candlepower lamps would be required, which would allow of half the green being used at one time, and by the use of a “change-over” switch, the other half could be used at another period if desirable.—Committee to investigate the financial aspect and report.