BOWLING.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 June 1921, Page 3

BOWLING.

NEW PLYMOUTH CLUB. THE ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the New Plymouth Bowling Club was held last night, Mr. A. K. Smart presiding over an attendance of 32 members. The chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet, congratulated the club on its present financial position, which had never prevlouslj’ been In such a satisfactory state. The club had increased both its membership and Its property, and the prospects for further extensions were very good. The purchase of the property for the new green had not been made too soon, as the Saturday half-holiday was now established In New Plymouth, and this fact had increased the number of Saturday players on the green, and he was sure that one green would not have provided adequate accommodation for the players. The thanks of the club were due to tl’ose who assisted In the making of the new green, also the secretary (Mr. (’. Carter), who during the last year had been the heart and soul of the club, and who had given his services willingly in the club's interests. Mr. Brooking had carried out the duties of treasurer faithfully and well, and was worthy of the club’s thanks for tis advice and help. The resolution was seconded by Air. W. N. Ewing, and carried.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The election of officers resulted: —President, Mr. C. H. Burgess; vice-presidents, Alessrs. J. R. Hill and C. N. Johnston; secretary, Mr. Carter; treasurer, Mr. W. F. Brooking; committee, Messrs. H. Fookes, A. K. Smart, J. J. Lomas, A. E. Washer, H. Dempsey, and A. Goldwater; auditor, Mr. J, S. Aledley; delegates to Taranaki Centre, Messrs. A. K. Smart. O. Firth, C. H. Burgess. An honorarium of 15 guineas was voted to the secretary. LAST SEASON’S PRIZES. The chairman presented the prizes won during last, season, and congratulated each winner on his success. The list is as follows : —Championship Cup, Mr. C. N. Johnson; senior handicap, Mr. Fred. Hooker; junior championship, Mr. J. J. Lomas; junior handicap, Mr. Fred. Hooker; handicap pairs, Mr. J. McLeod (lead), Mr. Washer (skip). NEW PAVILION. A plan of the proposed new pavilion was submitted to the meeting. The chairman said it was proposed to have a 65ft building, the estimated cost of which was £l5OO. A 75ft. building would cost about £lB5O, the place in both cases to be built in rough cast with seats, etc., installed. Air. C. Carter said that looking at the question from a financial point of view, be thought the club should proceed with the nowpavilion. From what he had heard he understood that there would be no difficulty in raising the money, providing a personal guarantee of security was forthcoming irom members. It would be six months before the pavilion would be completed. Mr. Ewing thought it would be unwise K> proceed with the erection of the pavilion at present. He would like to see it erected, but thought the club would be well advised to wait for a while,. The chairman moved; "That this meeting approves of the plan submitted for a pavi-1 lion in the site in Courtenay Street, and authorises the committee to proceed with the I erection of same as soon as satisfactory I financial arrangements can be made, and the

time is opportune as regards cost of eonEtniction." .Mr. H. Fookes seconded. Mr. W. J. Penn moved as an amendment that the fncothing committee be instructed to report fully to a general meeting in one month’s time (July 21), on the financial aspect of the erection of a new pavilion. Mr. Burgess seconded. Air. E. Jackson moved as a further amendment that the erection of the new pavilion according to the plan submitted, be proceeded with Immediately, but: this was lost, and Air. Penn's amendment was carried. . GENERAL. It was decided that the Incoming committee be instructed to take out an insurance policy for £350 on the bowls in the pavilion, and that a levy of 6d be placed on members to pay for insurance. The following new members were elected: Messrs. J. Heslop, A. R. Davis, J. T. Griffin, Wm. Gyde, J. J. Chapman, Barnett, G. Gray, C. E. Bellringer, J. W, Abbott, T. A. Valentine, Roy Inder, D. C. Potts, and Archdeacon Evans. Air. C. H. Johnston was appointed green warden for the coming season. NEW ZEALANDERS IN SCOTLAND. By Telegraph. -Press Association. Received June 23, 10.30 p.m. London, June 22. Ayr heat the New Zealand bowlers by 133 points to 84.