LEVIN BOWLING CLUB.

Shannon News, 6 June 1928, Page 3

LEVIN BOWLING CLUB.

annual meeting.

MR J. D. BROWN ELECTED PRESIDENT.

The Levin Bowling Club held its an«al meeting on WcdnesHny, m W,lHams’ rooms. The president (Mi. -boss) was in the chair,; and there was an , attendance, of 2d members Apologies for absence were received from Messrs Bryant, J>. A. Smith, E. S. Laneas- • ter, 6. Lamb, and C. H. Bykc. ANNUAL REPORT. » The annual report and balance sheet were read by the secretary (Mr J. Casey). The report was as follows: In presenting the annual report 101 the year 1927-28, your committee m pleased' to state that the past year lias been a very successful one. Delight ful weather and the longer hours available for play, due to the operation ot t\e SunJe/Time Act, gave ..members . 1 ample Opportunity to indulge in the ■ favourite summer pastime, lhe past season saw a definite increase in L, club’s membership, which had previously remained in the vicinity of 4b. The Club’s membership now stands at 50 —: an increase of 10, attributable in no small measure to the Summer Time Act of 1927. M • , v , Finance. —The details attached t the balance sheet show very completely ; the financial operations of the season. Commencing with a credit balance ot £36* 13s Bd, a. further net profit of £23 18s 3d brought the credit balance at the end of the present season to £6O Us lid- In this connection it is worthy of . note that the new rule pertaining to the time of payment and the privileges attaching to the payment of subscriptions by the said time nan a stimulating effect. _ Inter-club Matches. Triangular Shield: Your committee desires to congratulate the club’s representatives m the Triangle Shield games. They were successful not only in regaining possession of the Shield, but also m compiling the record number of points to date in <the competition—viz., 21o—besides winning all their games. Friendly Inter-Club Games.—The Club did not play many inter-club earnest Your committee would suggest that this phase of friendly rivalry with neighbouring bowlers should be availed of more than it has been m the past. . Centre Trophies.—Dixon Cup: A-our committee* congratulates the rink, consisting of Messrs Holdaway, Bull, Clements, jun., and Suhan in. bringing the “blue ribbon”' of trophies, the Dixon Cup, to the club during the sea--son. After fending off one challenge for it, they had to accept , defeat a 1 the hands of Eketahuna. ■ Manawatu Ferns.—The holders of this trophy, Messrs Foss, Smaill, Percj and Pyke, successfully withstood a challenge from the Terrace End Bowling Club. . , , Kinneburgh Feathers.—This trophy was again keenly competed for by the clubs in this area.. After holding it i for the major portion of the season, your representatives were defeated by those consistent triers. Otaki, in a game memorable for the last shot played by the Otaki skip enabling a win to be recorded in Otaki’s favour. t- Manawatu Centre Champion of Champions.—Your'committee desires to con gratulate Messrs Bull and Clements, jun., in'winning the Pairs Championship of the Manawatu Centre for the 1927-28 season. In the Rinks and in the Singles Championship, your representatives were unsuccessful. Club ivere not a success, and with the idea ,of stimulating interest and increasing the . number of games played, your eom- ! mittee has made recommendations con- * tained later in the report. - Winners. —-Senior championship, V*. Bull; B Grade championship, W. Morton; B. grade handicap, B. J- Foss; senior handicap lapsed. Afternoon Tea.—Your committee desires to congratulate the club in having a band of ladies who interest themselves in its welfare by organising the afternoon tea department. Their efforts are much appreciated, and tune Was when tlie credit, "balance of the club was due to the, contribution ±iom this department. This year the net profit was £l4 3s —a result that eains the hearty commendation of every member of the club. . . Grounds. —Your committee desires ■to place on record the good work that has been performed by* the Green Com . mittee, consisting of Messrs T. Edwards, P. Clements, jun., and C. H. Pyke. They succeeded, in a difficult season, in placing a good playing sur- ( face before members during the whole season. All tools and implements have ' been left in a state of good repair, due. to their constant cave. The time spent by these members in caring for the club’s property has earned our special thanks. The green has been i top-dressed, and it is in splendid order. The young grass is coming away well, and it is generally accepted that the green presents a better appearance now than it has done for many ycais past.

; committee expresses p 1 its thanks to the donors of trophies for the 1927-28 season—Messrs R. <T. Foss, C. Sherwood, E. S. Lancaster, ' and W. E, Monks; to Mr Bull for auditing the club’s books; and to the Press for publicity given to the club’s dopings'throughout the season. Congratulations.—All members will join heartily with the Committee in congratulating Mr Suhan on his inclusion in the NeW Zealand bowlers ’ team now oh tour in Great Britain and Ireland. , . 1 Obituary. —It is with deep regret that we have to refer to. the death of Mr S. Inder Your committee desires to express its heartfelt sympathy to his rclcitivcs* • Recommendations of Committee. .. Your committee desires to make the . following recommendations , ' 1. Club, Competitions: That the Management Committee arrange for a super-

visor of competitions, with a view to a more satisfactory' “gettmg-off ot 'the events. 2. Fixed Deposit.—That. £2o be placed on fixed deposit for twelve months at the Bank of New Zealand, Levin 3. Improvements to Pavilion, lha the pavilion bo lined and a window pu in at back of dining-room; the cost of same not to exceed £lO. 4. Opening Day.— That the opening dav next season be a Saturday', and that in subsequent years the opening day be a Wednesday and Saturday alternatively. ■ . . ~ Conclusion. —In retiring from office, the committee appreciates the assistance and support accorded it by members throughout the year, and trusts that the present happy relationship between members and the Management Committee may long endure. The chairman moved t.hc adoption ox the report, and in doing so referred to several points. One was the nature of the green, 1 the condition of which, oii the opening day and throughout the year was much better than in previous seasons. Those who were competent to pass an opinion on the matter said that the condition of the green on the opening dav reflected the greatest credit on those responsible for it. The committee had done excellent, work during the vear and would hand over the green m first, class condition to the incoming committee. He commended the Management Committee’s report recommending the appointment of a supervisor, who would have the backing of the committee in getting off the events. It was held by the committee that such an fficer could be of great assistance to the management in getting the competitions off. The financial, position was satisfactory to everybody. It had been deemed advisable that improvements should be made, to the pavilion, which would greatly add to its convenience. The opening day a been recommended to be held on a ba.urday in the coming season and on a Wednesday in the following year, after which the question of a rota or those days would be open to consideration. The r ommendatilons contained m the report would come before the new Management Committee. _ The motion for the adoption of the reoort was seconded by Mr Derham. HOME-AND-HOME MATCHES TO

BE AW.KAiNvj-wi-'-Mr McDonald suggested that hoine-and-home matches be arranged with Otaki, Shannon and Foxton three t-at-urdays in Levin and three ay. . c moved that the management committee be recommended to take the necessary steps in this direction. Mr Sherwood seconded the motion. Mr J. D. Brown suggested that the scheme be drawn up so as to include all clubs in the Manawatu Centre. Mr McDonald intimated, that lie would be agreeable ,to this recommendation. • , ’ , , The motion, as amended, was carried unanimously. A PLEASANT SEASON. Mr A. W'. Hutchings expressed the indebtedness of members to the green committee and the management committee for the opportunities afforded, ast season, for very many happy days. With regard to the green he could say from experience that the Levin green was one of the best in the North Island; he could honestly say that this was the best green out of seven _or eight on which he had played during che months of February, March, and A Mr' F. E. Parker urged the older members particularly to come along to evening play if the Summer-Time Act was iu forcb next season. The report was then adopted. VALUED , SERVICES. In referring to the balance sheet, the chairman stated that the item of £75 for the caretaker would be a matter for consideration next year and in future years, as it was not an adequate remuneration for the work which the jlub was getting from the caretaker. The balance sheet was adopted, and lie sum of £5 6s was voted to the ;eeretary as a token of the membeis j-oodwili. Mr Casey, in responding, Taid that he had had ample evidence >f goodwill from the club, the recoleetion which he would never lose. TROPHIES AWARDED. The presentation of trophies was then nade by the chairman. To Mr W. Bull he handed the club’s “blue rib--0011,” the medal for the singles championship. In doing so, the chaiunan referred to the estimation in which lie winner was held *by the members or his unfailing sporting spirit. The ' ircseiil ation was accompanied by mus.cal honours. Other awards were made as follows: Mr W. E. Monks’ trophy for the B grade championship —Mr W. Morton. Mr E. S. Lancaster’s trophy for the B grade handicap—handed by Mr T. F. Gibson (vice-president) to the winner, Mr B. .T. Foss. « .The competition for Mr Sherwood’s r,ropliy having lapsed, the donor agreed to its being carried forward to the next* season. ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

- The chairman expressed regret that it would not be possible for Mr T. F. Gibson, vice-president, to allow himself to be nominated for the position of president this year.. The members were very sorry that they would not have his company in the 1928-29 season. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: —President, Mr J. D. Brown; vice-president, Mr C. Sherwood; secretary and treasurer, Mr J. Casey; management committee, Messis P. Clements, A. W. Hutchings, 11. McDonald, F. E. Parker, and W. Smaill; green committee, Messrs T. Edwards, P. Clements, and A. Hawke; match committee, Mr Clements (with power to'co-opt); auditor, Mr W. Bull; delegates to the Manawatu Centre, Messrs G. N. Stephenson and J. D. Brown.

THE NEW PRESIDENT. Mr Brown, in returning thanks „ for his election to the position of president, said he hoped that at the end of the season the members would be able to say that they had done the right thing. It was a ver.v hard mat-

ter for anyone to follow in the footsteps of Mr Foss as president, because it must, be recognised that the club had had a very good president in the past season. However, one could only do his best, h e assured the members that he would do his utmost for the club without fear or favour. Mr Foss, in retiring from the office of president, thanked all who had assisted him in the work they had a.t heart. There was not a matter that he had had in hand concerning which he did not'find that all the members were prepared to oil the machine an'l make it go smoothly. He trusted that the same co-operation would be.shown to the incoming president. On the motion of Mr Derham, a cordial vote of thanks was passed to the ladies who had provided afternoon tea during the past year, and to all ladies and gentlemen who had helped the club in any xvay. DONATIONS FOR COMING SEASON

Mr Browm intimated that, as president, he would donate two medals oiie each for the senior .and junior championships. . \ Mr Smaill promised a donation of £1 Is, to be allotted to such competition as the management committee may determine. , The allocation of M1 1 Sherwood s trophy Was' left to the same comniLtee -‘ TOURNAMENT AT LEVIN' / SUGGESTED. Mr Parker asked if it would be possible for the Levin, Otald, Foxton, and Shannon Clubs to hold a one-day tournament at Levin. Mr Sherwood remarked that this would provide rather an attractive item during 011 c of the holidays at Ghiistmas or New Year.. Mr Clements stated that it, would be necessary to obtain the consent of the Manawatu Centre, and the other clubs in the Centre would be able to attend the tournament.. The chairman said Mr Parker, as a member of the Management Committee, could bring the matter forward m that committee. A RECTANGULAR SHIELD?

Mr Bull raised the question whether it would not be advisable to ask Otaki to join in the Shield matches. If this were possible the trophy • would the altered from the Triangular Shield to a ‘‘square” shield. (Laughter). He suggested a conference of the three clubs at present interested to consider the subject. The chairman stated that this could go forward as a recommendation to the clubs concerned. It, was mentioned that there was a tendency for the Otaki club to withdraw from the Manawatu Centre and become affiliated with Wellington. On the motion of Mr McDonald, the meeting passed a recommendation to the Management Committee that all competitions be played on the “two life” system, under which a competitor who is beaten in his first two games is eliminated. The voting, on a show of hands, was 14 in favour of the proposal and eight against it.

THANKS TO PAST PRESIDENT. Mr Brown moved a hearty vote of thanks to the retiring president for his able work during the past year. He remarked that the members had always found Mr Foss very straight; he had carried out his duties in such a manner that the speaker felt very proud to move the club’s thanks to hnn.

The motion was seconded by Mr Clements, and carried by acclamation.