BOWLING CLUB.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 16 October 1912, Page 3

BOWLING CLUB.

The meeting called for Saturday evening last to form a Bowling Club in connection with the Hot Springs green was, considering the importance of the event of the opening of these greens and tennis and croquet lawns, very poorly attended. There were present: Messrs Jas, McLeod, R, Nicholls, G. Jackson, J. Simcock, J, C. Rimmer, W. Ellott, G. Wharton, E, McLeod, Jas. Hand, J. Wilson, A. Becroft, H. Stringer, Jas. Stewart, and W. B. Card.

Mr Jas. McLeod (chairman of the Town Board) explained the business of the meeting, and pointed out that Mr Gerald Jackson, Engineer to the Waitemata County Council, and an enthusiastic bowler, one of Rocky Nook's Club top notches was present for the purpose of giving them information as to the best course to take in forming the proposed club. Mr McLeod w^as elected chairman of the meeting; Mr Stringer acting as secretary pro tern.

It was resolved that a Club be formed, to be callrd " The Helensville Bowling Club."

Mr Jackson stated that he would advise the Club to register under the Friendly Societies, and affiliate with the Bowling Association and the Provincial Association. It would allow them to send teams to take part in tournaments, and would allow other clubs affiliated to visit their green, which would assist them in getting a good start. The opening day was a very important matter aud should be as early as possible, before the championship tournaments in town were commenced, to allow Mr Carlo \v, who had signified his willingness to bring a large number of players to take part, a chance of getting them, as if left too late very few would be able to come, being engaged in Club tournaments. Mr Jackson produced a copy of rules used by Bowling Clubs which were read by the Secretary. He advised the new Club to adopt them and leave them to the committee to make alteration necessary for their ground, and refer them to a later general meeting. Mr McLeod thought a number of the rules would be useless to the Club. Mr Becroft thought it would bo wise to procure a copy of rules from Rotorua and To Aroha Clubs to give an idea how clubs were conducted when the ground was the property of a Domain Board. It was decided to elect office-bearers as set down m the rules of Rocky Nook Club, and tho following wero elected for the first year :—Patron, Mr J. G. Coates, M!p ; President, Mr Jas. McLeod ; Vice-Presidents, Messrs J. A. Wilson and Jas. Stewart, Secretary and Treasurer, Mr Page (subject to his acceptance) ; Committee : Messrs Hand, Nicholls, Ellett, and Wharton; Green Superintendent, -Mr J. C. Rirnmer ; Auditor, Mr 11. W. Stringer; Delegates to Provincial Bowling Association, Messrs Jackson and Cawkwell, It was resolved that the rules read be adopted by the Club, subject to their revision by the Committee. The subscription was fixed at "Members £1 is, Jinn. Members 10s (id. All joining tho Club before tho cud of October to be foundation members. It Avas decided that the Secretary make an application in writing to the Domain Board asking permission to use the ground, and what the Board would charge tho Club. Mr Jackson gave considerable information as to requirements, and the miming of club matches, etc, Restated that there was not much interest unless playing for some trophy, and advocated that Champion singles, pairs and fours be played, to be won by the highest aggregate. OPENING LAY. It was unanimously resolved that the epeuing day be November 7th The Chairman stated that he had made inquiries and was sure the railway authorities would delay the last train from Helensville to Auckland on the opening day, which would allow visitors to return home that night. Mr Nicholls suggested tint the schools should have a holiday, so as to be able to attend the opening. It was decided to ask Mr Carlow, of Auckland, to select and biing up G 1 visiting bowlers to take part in tho proceedings.

■ The meeting then closed. The committee of the Bowling Club was to meet on Monday evening but owing to another mooting the matter was postponed.