FOXTON ATHLETIC CLUB.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 3769, 30 July 1907, Page 3

FOXTON ATHLETIC CLUB.

Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the above club was held in Mr M. Perreau’s rooms last night, when a fair number of members were present. Mr M. Perreau occupied the chair. The balance sheet disclosed a credit balance of 19s, a falling off of about £ll from last year’s balance. The report stated that although the year had ended with a loss of several pounds, the balance was considered very satisfactory, considering the bad weather that had to be contended against. This caused a marked falling off in the gate receipts. The special train from Feilding showed a loss of £2 10s 4d. The report stated that there had also been a falling off in the number of financial members, and it was recommended that a special effort be made to increase the membership roll. Eulogistic reference was made to the good work accomplished by the late Secretary, Mr F. Whibley, and the committee desired to wish him every success in his new sphere of business. The report and balance sheet as read were adopted. Members expressed the hope that the elements would be favourable for this year’s

meeting. f On the motion of Messrs Whibley and Hickson, the Secretary was instructed to write to the Borough Council making application to carry out certain work on the track. It was pointed out that the Council were precluded from doing this last year by reason of inability to use Reserve funds. It was explained that the Council now possessed the necessary authority to draw on this fund. The following officers were elected :—Patron, John Stevens Esq., M.H.R. ; President, His Worship the Mayor (B. G. Gower Esq;) Vice-Presidents, Messrs Dr Mandl, S. J. Hickson, W. J. White, A. E. Shadbolt, Geo. Gray, O. Robinson, W. Ross, C. Easton, F. W. Frankland, E. W. Wilson, G. Stiles and G. Coley ; secretary, J. W. Rough; treasurer, E. Healey; committee, Messrs J. Martin, F. Woods, R. Baker, M. Perreau, R. Hynes, F. Whibley, /J. Gillispie, C. Hood, P. T. "•Robinson, F. Lawton, W. Gordon, R. Hickson; Judges, Messrs Chisholm, Gower, Hickson, O. Robinson, L. Wilson, J. Symons, G. Phillips and Hussey ; auditors, Messrs Morgan and W. Adams ; handicapper, Mr U. Shannon; starters, Messrs E. K. Smith and R. J. Jeffery ; time-keepers, Messrs Bkrnard and M. Walker. Mr Rough’s name was substituted for Mr Whiblev’s to operate on the bank account. It was decided to notify the Feilding centre that the Club desired the 9th November as the date of meeting, and Mr Healey was authorised to book the hall on the evening of that date for the annual concert.

After other minor matters of importance had been discussed the meeting rose with votes of thanks to the Chairman and for use of rooms.