MAHUNGA GOLF CLUB

Wairarapa Times-Age, 22 November 1939, Page 7

MAHUNGA GOLF CLUB

IMPROVEMENTS TO LINKS AND BUILDINGS. NINTH ANNUAL REPORT. I "We are pleased to report a small credit balance in the accounts at the close of the season,” states the ninth annual report of the Mahunga Golf Club. "During the season further improvements have been carried out to the greens, tees and fairways. New tees have been laid down and these should be ready for use in the coming season. The use of the tractor, which has recently been purchased, in conjunction with the gang mowers, should prove a distinct advantage in keeping the fairways in improved condition. The club house has been enlarged and this has proved a veritable boon owing to the increased membership. A septic tank has been constructed with a view to providing drainage facilities at the club house, and the coming committee will no doubt favourably consider completing the very necessary work before the new season opens. A new implement shed has also been provided to house the club’s implements. All these improvements have been carried out at a minimum of expense to the club. The .waiving of an entrance fee resulted in acquiring quite an increase in membership, but there are still vacancies, and members are urged to induce others to take up the game. "The following nominations have been received for the general committee, and as seven members only are required a ballot will be necessary:— I. I. McGregor, G. T. Wagg, A. H. Ward, G. R. Ward. D. Hunn, S. Jen-] kins, Miss Wyber, R. Lendrum, L. Roach, C. Sutherland, E. Jenkins, Miss M. Diggins, F. C. Brockett. "Club championships and competitions resulted: Ladies. —Senior championship. Miss C. F. Polson; runner-up. Miss Madsen; junior championship, Miss M. Horneman; runner-up. Miss N. Boddington; captain’s trophy, Miss B. Taylor; net aggregate, Mrs A.- H. Ward; L.G.U. silver medal, Mrs A. H. Ward; L.G.U. bronze medal. Mrs D. A. Hunn; Mills Cup. Miss P. Madsen. Men. —Senior championship, A. S. McGregor; runner-up. W. W. Hendry; intermediate championship, A. O. Jones; runner-up. S. Jenkins: junior championship, L. Curtis; runner-up, J. P. Farrell; net aggregate, A. O. Jones; captain's trophy. R. Lendrum; ladies’ committee trophy, lan McFarlane; Brockett Cup. J. McK. Norrie. Closing day competition—mixed fourball, J. Dove and Miss C. Cumming. "Club members who have joined or will join the New Zealand military forces will have their club membership preserved. Enjoyable inter-club games were played with Riverside. Masterton. Eketahuna and Bideford and appreciation of hospitality extended to members is hereby acknowledged. Appreciation is extended to the members of the various sub-commit-tees for their willing service at all times. Any of last season’s nonplaying members who desire next season to become full playing members, are requested to notify the secretary by February of next year. Also, any members intending to resign are requested to do so. in writing, before the opening day. failing which they will be liable for a full season's subscription. We wish herein to express appreciation to the club’s auditor (Mr D. B. Curry) for his honorary services, also to the Press for its assistance and courtesies at all times. In conclusion, we wish to thank all members for the interest shown in the welfare of the club and in the various competitions arranged."

The report is to be presented for the committee by Messrs 1. 1. McGregor, captain, and J. G. McFarlane, hon secretary.