ATHLETIC UNION.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 22 September 1913, Page 5

ATHLETIC UNION.

The annual meeting of the Wairarapa centre of the New Zealand Athletic and Cycling Union was held on Saturday evening, Mr M. Lavery, President, presiding. Correspondence was received from the Auckland centre, suggesting the formation of a North Island Union. It was decided that no action be taken in the matter. The President submitted the annual report and balance-sheet, the latter showing a credit balance of £ls 7s. It was point©d*out that there was no mention in balance-sheet of expenses incurred by delegates to the Blenheim Conference. The secretary stated that the delegates did not wish to claim expenses. It was decided that a vote of £5 os be voted to the delegates, who were also thanked for their report.

The following officers were elected: —President, Mr M. Lavery (re-elect-ed unopposed); vice-presidents, Messrs T. G. Hoar and J. B. McKenzie; secretary, W. Gillespie; treasurer, P. C. Jorgensen; hendicapper, W. J. White; assistant handicapper, W. S. Dixon. It was 1 unanimously decided that a vote of appreciation be accorded Mr ;Whit©, for his services as handicapper. It was decided that the annual report and balance-sheet be printed and circulated amongst the various affiliated clubs.