BOWLING.

Taranaki Daily News, 6 July 1921, Page 5

BOWLING.

THE VOGELTOWN CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Vogeltown Bowling Club was held lust night, about 20 members being present. The president (Mr. F. W. Okey) was in the chair. THE ANNUAL REPORT.

The following report was presented by the president: “In presenting the third annual report I have to congratulate the members op the satisfactory condition of the finances of the club, especially in view of the small membership and the 1 ict that the club has been in existence so short a time. The season opened in < fine weather, and very many complijmentary remarks were passed by the visitors on the excellent condition uf the green. The club competed in both the Banner and Gilmour Cup competitions, and, although not having the privilege of lowering the colors of our more experienced opponents, on several occasions all available members were in the field and all thoroughly enjoyed the 1 competition matches. The club championship was won by Mr. A. T. Moore, and he is to be congratulated on his consistent play. Mr. R. Tippins is also to be congratulated on reaching the final. Both the Dobson Bowls and the Hookham Medals have been much nought after, and provided closely contested and enjoyable games. During the previous year the accommodation in the

pavilion was found to be inadequate, and by means of working bees it was extended, and although not now pretentious the building should meet the requirement for the present. Thanks are due to all thoHe, both members and friends, who assisted the club by donacions of debentures, cash or material, or by giving up their time for the various working bees. The ladies are especially c.eserying of thanks for the splendid assistance they g..ve at the opening day and throughout the sea~son, especially Mrs. Gilbert, for the willing help g*ven at all times.”

The balance sheet showed a credit on the year’s working v f £47 3s lOd. The report and balaueo-sheet were adopted. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: President. Mr. F. IV. Okey (re-elected); vinepresident, Mr. V. Griffiths: committee, Messrs. XV. Healey, A. Dobson, C. Robertson, A. T. Moore, A. C. Evens (all reelected); secretary. Mr E. C. Evans (reelected); auditor, Mr. W. * Okey; sole selector, Mr. Healey; green warden, Mr

V. Griffiths; delegate to bowling centre, 3ir. A. T Moore. GENERAL. It was decided that the singles championship should be started earlier than last year. It was pointed out that the clubs intended to have a common opening in place of the usual consecutive openings, and this would give the club several weeks’ additional play. The hour for starting play was fixed at 2 o’clock. It was resolved that the subscription be £3. reducible to £2 10s if paid within a certain time. Messrs. Robertson and Healey were appointed a committee to go into the matter of the advisability of enlarging the present green or procuring a new , a PP o ’ n tment of a caretaker was left to the committee. Mr. Healey said he had secured a new r ? lle lJ rom club at a cost nt £1.5, subject to satisfaction with its condition. A subscription list co defray of tlle roller was opened, and i W * 6 subscribed in the room. With a view to stimulating interest in the game it was decided to divide the club into two sections for the competitions next season.