BOWLING.

Otaki Mail, 19 September 1923, Page 3

BOWLING.

THE OTAKI CLUB. A general meeting of the Ota Bowling Club was held in the < Gunc Chambers on Monday nigm, v.iu a ili-.-i was a satisfactory attendance oi me. bers. The President. Mr. G. Emmie, presided. A letter from the Ka si bourne Cm invited representatives of the Joe; club to be present at the opening e the iust. — Invitation accepted. Mr. Freeman (.Secretan ) reporti that as a result of the recent ball rhei was u credit of s3l. This was eemui ered very satisfactory, and votes >. thanks were accorded the ladies ,\\\ so wiliinglv helped and ine sec-vn.r.t —Messrs Satheiley and preemnn. H. was decided' that the green I opened on Saturday. 29th, and that n vitations be sent to the Lex m. lion, Poxton, Kaiori. Hataitai, Johnsui ville ami Eastbourne Clubs to n preventatives, It was suggested that the Petuce cup be converted into a district Iroph; but after discussion it was decided th:i it be played for by the local club members,'the Match Committee to a. range conditions. Mr. Ayre was added to the genei" committee, ilessrs St.. George, Bills, an Avre elected a match committee, an the President and Secretary a refresi ment committee.

A donation of £2 Ids was 'receive. from Air. T. Walsh and accepted ivitl thanks. It was agreed that the mono;, be placed to the general fund. The playing for trophies was discus sed at lengtu and while some member: favoured striking them from the pro gramme others considered that by play ing for prizes interest was caused Matter left to Match Committee.

The question of lockers was again discussed and it was agreed that the present lockers be removed to the under room of the pavilion, also that a portion of the upper wall of the pavilion be removed and the room thus extended, the work to be done by a working The Secretary reported that the ekib only had three unlinaiictal members, while several names were suggested as new members. The matter of securing land for making an additional croquet green was discussed, it being stated that owing to Mr. Satherley's illness the matter had been left in obeyancc.—Decided that the President enquire into the matter. It was pointed out that a lack o* courtesy had been shown visiting bowlers, who were allowed to stand on the bank and not asked to play. It was thought by some that the trouble was caused by Pearcey cup competitions, members being fully occupied in games for this trophy. It was agreed that money received from entries he handed to the winners of the Pearcey cup competition, they to purchase medals. The Levin Club will open the sea.-ou on Weduesdav, October 3rd.