SHANNON

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 221, 18 August 1937, Page 3

SHANNON

(From Our Own Correspondent.) SHANNON, Aug. 16. The president (Mr A. hi. Ilydo), presided over the annual meeting ot the Bowling and Cloquet. Club, and commented upon the harmony existing among memhois last season, lie stated that tne club was very, fortunate in having a debit balance ot only ±llll2 alter purchasing the freehold of the properly just two years ago. Considerable improvements lo buildings and grounds were carried out last year at a cost of just over £2O. 'the assets were valued at £225, and, considering (lie small membership, tbe financial position of the club was must satislaetory. It was with regret that Mr C. I’. Grey, the secretary lor tbe past live years, found it necessary lo resign that position. Mr Grey lias tuliy recovered from his rccciil illness and will not be severing his connection with the club. The Levin Club •sought, an expression of opinion from surrounding duns as to whether the formation oi a sub-centre affiliated to llie Wellington Centre would bo an .improvement on the existing conditions. It was considered that Shannon w'as being very well treated by the Manavvutu Centro and, therefore, no action would be taken, Mr K. Collins was elected president, and Mr 11. lfook vice-president.; secretary, Mr I. llemmingsen; selection committee, Messrs Bovis, Roach and Clayton; greens committee, Messrs Alexander and C. TIook; delegate to Manavvutu Centre, Mr H. W T . Bovis (Palmerston North). The opening day was fixed for October 16. All local football matches were postponed on Saturday owing to the Test mutch at Wellington, and "a largo number of enthusiasts visited the city., Mr A. Semple (postmaster) is on furlough and is being relieved by Mr H. McGucrin. Mr F. Thurston, of the Bank of New Zealand, is on holiday and Mr GJenny (Hastings) is relieving him.