BOWLING.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3038, 20 May 1926, Page 2

BOWLING.

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING OF FOXTON CLUB.

A special general meeting of members of tht? local Bowling Club was held in Perreau’s rooms last evening. There was a good attendance of members, and the chair was occupied by the president (Rev. W. 11. Walton). The meeting was somewhat in the form of a social evening, refreshments being partaken of while discussion on club matters was continued. In opening the meeting, the President stated that first of all he wished, on behalf of members, to extend to Mr. S. E. Cowley hearty good wishes on his approaching holiday in England, bon voyage, and a safe return to Foxton. Members felt that they would like Mr. Cowley to aecept a small token from fellow bowlers which would serve to remind him of the respect, in which he was held. The president expressed the hope that Mr. Cowley would find his parents in good health, and when he returned to New Zealand would again' take up the game of howls. He had much pleasure in handing Mr Cowley a silver-mounted amber cigarette holder and ease on behalf of members of the club. Messrs Perreau, Walker and Winstanley endorsed the President’s remarks. Mr. Cowley, in acknowledging the gift, said he appreciated very much the spirit which prompted it. The present would remind him, if any reminder was necessay, of the good fellows lie had met on Foxton green. He had found that a brotherhood existed among bowlers, and on his return he fully intended taking up the game more earnestly than previously. The main business of the meeting was consideration of a notice of motion by Mr. Winstanley, seconded by the President, that rule 6, clause (d) be altered to provide that the financial year end on April 30th, instead of June 30th, as*at present; also that Rule 10 be altered to provide that the annual general meeting be held in May of each year. In support of his motion Mr. Winstanley contended that by having the dates altered as proposed, it would allow of the election of officers and committees at the close of the playing season, thereby giving them full scope for the exercise of their enthusiasm and the carrying out of works which they considered necessary after closing of the season. At present new committees were elected at a time too near the opening of the green, which did not afford them opportunity to put their ideas into operation.

Several members spoke in support of the proposal, and on being put the motion met with unanimous support.

The President moved, seconded by Mr. Walker, that for this year the books of the club be closed on May 31st, and that the annual general meeting be held about the second week in June.

Out of this motion arose a good deal of discussion concerning general matters of importance to the club. Mr. Winstanley, in optimistic mood, predicted that such alterations to the rules would make for a greater vitality in club matters, in that the administration could he better organised; enthusiasm would increase and finance he more readily forthcoming. The discussion covered many angles of club affairs, most of which were favourable to the alteration proposed. One member, in pessimistic mood, contended that alterations to rules was no substitute for enthusiasm, discipline and loyalty among club members. To be a successful club, members must assist their officers by being, loyal to the obligations of (he Club and amend themselves to necessary discipline, besides assisting in voluntary labour on the green. As a reward for litis advice, il was contended that the member had been “missing his Kruschen.” On being put. the motion was carried without dissent. II was reported that Mr. Thomson had deposited two loads of soil at. the green for top-dressing, and that operations in this connection had been commenced. Certain advice given by visiting experts in the method of treating the green was explained. The question of installing electric light on the green for evening play was mentioned, but nothing definite was done in the matter.