BOWLING

Southland Times, Issue 18832, 27 May 1920, Page 7

BOWLING

NORTHEND CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Northend Bowling Club held in the Club’s pavilion last evening was largely attended. The President, Mr G. Stevens, occupied the chair. In reviewing the report and balancesheet the chairman congratulated the (Hub on a very successful season and stated that to a great extent this was due to the spirit of fellowship which had prevailed amongst the officers of the club. The club Lad been particularly fortunate in its new members, who had organised competitions with other clubs and had in many other ways taken an unusually keen interest in the game. The Champion of Champion singles match had been won by a Northend Chib’s representative, Mr \V. Matson, and while the club had not succeeded in winning any of the olher competitions, it had closely contested several events. A rink had represented the club at the Dominion tournament at Christchurch, and although they had not been successful they had given a good account of themselves. There was reason for gratification in the fact that the club had gained second and fourth in the champion pairs. The season had also been very satisfactory from a financial point of view and increased revenue had been derived from members’ subscriptions and the building fund. The club Lad commenced the season with a debit balance of £4 Its hut had now a credit of £1 10s. lie formally moved the adoption of the report and balance-sheet. The annual report stated that the committee had to congratulate the club on what in many respects had been the most satisfactory year in the club’s history. The weather, though decidedly unpleasant at the outset, had. been unequalled for bowling from the middle of December on, and the playing surface had been ideal. In this connection the thanks of the members were due to the caretaker, Mr Wilson, and to Mr J. Holloway. At the official opening of the green a granted double photograph was unveiled by the President’s wife as a memorial to their old comrades, Messrs T. Watson and O. E. Cederman. The club was represented in tournament play at various centres with gratifying results. At the Dominion tournament at Christchurch Messrs D. J. Wesney. T. A. Wallace, C. E. Hannah and J. Holloway, although unsuccessfud. were recognised on all hands as on» pf the strongest- competing combinations. Messrs 'Wesney and Hannah were also greenwinners in the Champion Doubles. At the Oamaru tournament Messrs A. Wallace, J. Smith, Jones and W. Watson gained third place in the Champion Rinks and Messrs Wallace and Watson won the Phoenix Pairs. At the local tournament Messrs A, E. Wesnev and E. Smith won second prize and Messrs W. Watson and D. J. Wesney won fourth prize in. the Champion Doubles. The club competitions wore of an interesting nature. but despite the fine season the matches, with the exception of the Beginners’ Singles, were allowed to be drawn out over too long a period. The thanks of the club were due to the president, vice-presi-dent- and Messrs W. Robson. A. E. Smith, J. Haiti, S. McDonald and D. J. Wesney, who donated prizes for the various competitions. The new members of the ciub had been quite a feature of the season and the beginners had displayed great worth as clubmates and showed ability as players. It was with regret that the committee had to report- the death of one of its most jiopular bowlers in the person of Mr W. H. Johnston who had ably filled the position of secretary. His death had been keenly felt by his elubmates. The committee abo regretted having to record the death of Mr W. Craig, who was for many years an active niemh'T and a generous donor to the funds of the club. He was also one of the founders of the club.

The report aLo referred to the length of Ihe various competitions. The motion was seconded and the report and balance-sheet were adopted. ELECTION’ OF OFFICER?. The election of office-bearers resulted as President, Mr T. Smith; vice-presidents; Messrs F. Joyce, Robson and W. Watson; committee: Messrs J. Holloway, D. J. Wesney. P. L. Daubney, W. Cowie. T. A. Wallace, C, E. Hannah and W. Leek; Saturday Committee: Messrs D. J. Wesney. Robson. Tain and E. Smith: selectors; Messrs T. A. Wallace and D. J. Wesney; green ranger, Mr J. Holloway; assistant ranger, Mr G. Stevens: delegates to centre: Messrs J. Louden and G. Stevens; secretary, Mr W. F. Scandrett; assistant-secretary, Mr J. Bmith; treasurer. Mr A. Wallace; auditor, Mr J. Mclllwrick. Several new members were elected. Messrs T. A. Wallace, S. McDonald, G. Stevens. P. L. Gilkison am! W. Robson notified their intention, of donating prizes for the coming season. A member suggested that the club should take into consideration the question of acquiring a little more ground for the purpose of extending the green and of widening the borders, die moved that it he a recommendation to the incoming committee to consider the question. The motion was seconded and carried. The president, and Messrs T. A. Wallace and W. Robson were appointed a committee to approach the Council in regard to the matter.

INVERCARGILL CLUB* The annual meeting of the Invercargill Bowlin? Chib was heM on Monday evening. Mr McKillop presided and twenty-three Other club members were present. In moving the adoption of the annual report and balance sheet, the chairman referred to the season as the most successful the club had ever experienced. For many years the club had coveted the honour of winning the banner presented for the Four Banks championship and last season they had trained the honour for the first time in the club's history. The club had also been very’ successful in several other competitions. The finances of the club were also in a Batisfactory state and altogether the season had been a most prosperous one. The annual report stateil that the committee felt justly proud of the success which had attended the club during the past season. both as regards membership and the results of matches. The roll number at the end of the 1919 season was - 49, these including four honorary and three soldier members, At the end of last season the roll number stood at 55, including seven honorary" members. For the first time in the history of the club the much coveted banner would adorn the wall of the pavilion. It Was unnecessary to state that they were more than delighted at winning the Four Binks championship. In the inter-club fixtures, both Wednesday and Saturday, the club was not -•</> successful, and Messrs Stevenson, Macdonald, Strang and Bremner were also unsuccessful in their efforts to obtain final possession of the Garfield Crawford shield. In addition to winning the banner, the club's representatives, Messrs Bremner and Iggo and Messrs Strang and Stringer, won the Mayor’s Doubles. Messrs Bremner and Iggo also won the Champion Doubles, while Messrs Bremner and Stevenson and Mr Stringer secured third prize in the doubles and singles matches respectively at the Southland tournament. The billiard table, the only source of income to the club besides the members’ subscriptions, had attracted a large number of members. Apart from the financial aspect the table had been the means of keeping members in touch with each other during the off season. The thanks of the club were-due to .Mr Baltin, who had charge of the table. Thanks were also due to the caretaker, Mr Maxted, and to the green ranger. Mr McLean, whose attention to the green had made it one of the best plaving area# in Southland. During the year a ladies’ crorjuet club had been formed and the Bowling Club hod granted it the use of the area at the cast end of the green. The reserve adjoining the club's grounds had been prepared tor croquet and lawn tennis, and would be ready for play next season. The report and balance sheet were adopted. ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

The election of office-bearers resulted as follows; —".’resident, Mr T. Macdonald; vice-

president, Mr A. Derbie; committee, Messrs I. Jenkins, R. Cutfield, J. Strang, W. Brem-, ner and A. Geddes; delegates to Centre, Messrs W. Bremner and J. Strang; selectors, Messrs J. Strang (Wednesday), and Withers (Saturday); green ranger, Mr T. D. Lennie; treasurer, Mr J. Mehaffey; secretary, Mr F. G. Stevenson. Four new members were elected. The president presented the trophies to the winners of the various club competitions and congratulated the recipients on their success. At the conclusion of the meeting the members of the club were entertained at supper by Mr G. Dyer.