BOWLING

Opotiki News, Volume II, Issue 206, 12 July 1939, Page 3

BOWLING

THE CITIZENS’ CLUB ANNUAL ' AIELTLNG The annual meeting of the Opotiki Citizens’ Bowling Club was held 1 m the Masonic Hall on Friday night. The president, Air, S. At. Jeplison, presided over a fair attendance. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the secretary, Air. Chas. Barrio, and confirmed. The balancesheet shewed an excess of assets over liabilities of £238 15s 9d. The club finished the year with a small debit balance. Balance Sheet. The following annual , report- was presented by the president : In presenting the annual report for llk 1938-39 season, l have to thank members for their co-operation in onioning for the various competitions, and a glance at the statement of accounts will show in wlia.t a sound position the club now stands; due to the efforts of our energetic oominitteo. To the winners of the competitions we extend our heartiest congratulations and trust they carry on the nigh standard of play throughout the coming season. Unfortunately only one game was played for the Stevens' Pennant during the past season, and it is a. recommendation to the incoming committee that they try and arrange more games with the Opotiki Club for this trophy during the coming season. A party of Queensland howlers visited the 'Bay of Plenty and' a game with them being played at .Rotorua, our c lub was most fortunate to lie in the draw, a mil we were well represented. and thoroughly enjoyed the day’s outing. During the latter end ol the season a tour of Taranaki was arranged by the Bay Centre and I am pleased to say four of our members availed themselves of this opportunity, and had a most* enjoyable time, extending over a lull week. The touring party consisted of 32 bowlers and eight, ladies. Should further tours be arranged 1 would take this opportunity of advising members to whole-heartedly support them. To the members- of the Ladies Croquet Club we extend our sincere thanks lor the way in which they have assisted us in the past, and any way -in which our club can assist them wc shall be only too pleased to do so. A very old and highly respected membei of our club passed away during the season and to his wife and inmily we extend our heartfelt’ sympathy. Mr. Webb will be very much missed on the howling greens of Opotiki.

The Francis Cup is to bc> played oil the Citizens’ Club’s green during the coming season and we shall theieiori he the Executive Committee for the Bay of Plenty, with the assistance m two 'members lrom the Opotiki Club.

The annual visits between our dub and the Taneatua and M.liakatain Clubs took place as u.-mal and most enjoyable games were played.

Your committee having gone into ways and means, it has been decided to enlarge the club’s pavilion and this work will be done during the off season. It is also a recommendation to the incoming committee that the laities’ green bo taken tor our winter green and that four playing courts be made for the ladies outside the present area ; thus enabling the ladies’ croquet dub to double their membership. *Jn conclusion 1 wish to thank the green superintendent for the way in which lie has kept the greens and surroundings during the off season and also the playing season and can assure him it is. much appieciated by members. .1. wish to thank Mr. Whitfield for the use of his room for committee meetings, the Opotiki Howling Cluh for the use of their spiked roller and also those who gave trophies. D; the members of the committee I wish to thank them for their loyal support and it is, as I have already mentioned, due to their efforts that the cluh is in such a. fine position to-day. One member of cur committee found ii. necessary to leave the district and to MV. and. Mrs. Rayner we wish the host of luck and good health in then new home.

To my successor I extend a hearty welcome and can assure him ol a loyal co-operation Inin the members. for and on behalf of the committee, S. M . Jeplison, chairman. The report and balance-sheet were adopted after a number of questions had been answered.