GOLF.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 March 1922, Page 3

GOLF.

”EW PLYMOUTH CLUB. € ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the New Plymouth Golf Club was held last night. Mr. T. P. Anderson (club captain) presided over an attendance of about thirty-five. The balance-sheet was presented by the secretary (Mr. J. Austin) and the report (already published) was read by the chairman. In moving its adoption Mr. Anderson welcomed members who had attended in spite of the very inclement weather, and he took this as an indication of their enthusiasm. Touching on the work of the year, he remarked that some of the members had kindly donated to the club the interest accruing on debentures. Some amendments as regards the rules of golf had been made, and copies of the rules were available to members on payment of the fee of sixpence. The motion was seconded by Mr. W. H. Robertshaw. Speaking on the report, Mr. W. C. Weston said the committee were to be congratulated on the successful balancesheet presented. He commented on the fact that a large amount of money had been collected during the year. The balance-sheet was adopted. The chairman explained the -fact that on appearances the club showed a debit balance of £B5, whereas last year there was a credit balance of £175. He said this was due to the fact that there had been a considerable pruning down of assets, which was probably a wise precaution. Actually, as stated in the report, the club was about £3OO better off. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The following officers were elected: — President, Dr. Walker; vice-presidents, Messrs. J. Paton, C. H. Weston, and Dr. Home; captain, Mr. W. C. Weston; secretary and treasurer, Mr. J. Austin; auditor, Mr. V. Elliott; committee, Dr. Wade, Messrs. J. E. Avery, T. Thomson, R. T. McQuade, S. Burgess, and F. S. Johns. THE SUBSCRIPTIONS. Subscriptions were fix'ed at the same figure as last yea', namely, men £5 ss, reducible to £4 4s, and ladies £3 10s, reducible to £2 10s. Mr. F. S. Johns suggested that the club might consider amending the fee for country members, believing this might consolidate Taranaki golf contests. The meeting endorsed this view by making the fee for country members £1 Is instead of £l2 2s, as previously. MEMBERS’ SUGGESTIONS. Mr. T. U. Mackay suggested that the holes in the course be named, as in other clubs, and urged that this was a help in learning the geography of the course. The chairman said the committee would consider this point. A member urged that the club should provide score cards all the year round instead of during the winter only. Mr. D. H. Butcher suggested the committee might do something to put a little more vim into the competitions. He also advocated that two classes ' should be made for the men players. In the course of further discussion a suggestion was made that the"MM>mmittee should see that all divots Are replaced. It was also stated that members should become acquainted with the new rules. Mr. Robertshaw said the committee should consider the matter of securing a professional coach as early as possible in the season, and pointed out the benefit derived from a similar step last year. On the motion of Mr. Butcher the committee was recommended to endeavor to secure the New Zealand championships in 1923- for New Plymouth. In supporting this, Mr. Johns said the course was not far behind the best in New Zealand, and he thought it was worthy of a championship meeting. MISCELLANEOUS. The selection of the opening date was left to the committee, with a recom'mendation that it be fixed for Saturday week. The question of green fees was mentioned. and the chairman urged that all members should make it a duty to see that such fees were paid. The selection of a ladies’ committee was deferred till Friday night. It was decided that the entrance fee £1 Is, must be paid at the time of nomination. A hearty /vote of thanks was passed to the outgoing officers and club captain. A recomm’endatior to the committee was added in favor of granting an honorarium to the secretary. It was decided to hold an annual ball, the arrangements to be carried out by a sub-committee. During the meeting Mr. C. H. Burgess thanked the club for the compliment they had paid him in electing him a life* member. He intimated that he did not desire to escape paying his subscription, and would like to give it in the shape of a trophy for proficiency — among the young players if so stipulated by the committee. Mr. Burgess was thanked for his offer.

In reply to a question by Mr. V. Dalgleish, the chairman said the committee -would be considering the question of increasing the locker (accommodation.