EKETAIWNA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 11 April 1940, Page 7

EKETAIWNA

GOLF CLUB ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS. (“Times-Age” Special.) There was an excellent attendance at the annual meeting of the Eketahuna Golf Club held in the Municipal Buildings. The. president, Mr R. Dickson was in the chair. The annual report and balance sheet were adopted without discussion. The club closed last season with a credit balance of £3O 18s 9d, a most satisfactory state of affairs considering that. I the season commenced with a deficit of £5O. The annual report stated inter alia: —The club has experienced another successful year and although weather conditions were at times most unpleasant, keen competition was in evidence throughout the season. The membership was well maintained, there being an exceedingly gratifying influx of new members. The winners of the various competitions were as follows: —Ladies, senior championship, Miss N. Greathead; junior championship, Miss P. O'Regan; Herbert Cup, Miss N. Greathead; Southey Cups, Miss J. Angus and Miss P. O'Regan; Ladies Golf Union Medals, Miss J. Angus (silver medal), Miss P, O'Regan (bronze medal). Men: Senior Championship, Mr D. Fraser; intermediate championship, Mr W. Leith; junior championship. Mr R. Dickson; Southey Cup, Mr H. Higginson; White Cup, Mr V. Anderson. The club's third annual tournament was held in June. There was an excellent entry of local and outside club members. The second day of the tournament was marred by atrocious weather, but, nevertheless,, all events were finalised and the tournament was an outstanding success. The usual in-ter-club matches were played in addition to an unsuccessful match with Pahiatua for the Gregorio Cup. At the commencement of the season a new mower of improved design was purchased and the green surfaces were considerably improved. The club house was painted, the work being done voluntarily by Messrs R. and J. Dickson. Our thanks are due to them for their work. We have to record that one of our members Mr J. Tredray is now on military service, and another member, Mr J. Dickson, will shortly enter camp. The statement of receipts and expenditure shows that the club’s finances are in a healthy state. It is pleasing to note that the club house is now free of debt, and we have once more a credit balance. Much credit, for this is due to the business like administration of our affairs by our worthy president, Mr R. Dickson, Wo have, as usual, to extend our thanks to the ladies of the club for their unfailing service in attending to the social side of the club. We particularly thank the ladies who, under most trying conditions, prepared and supplied meals to the competitors at the annual tournament. In conclusion, we wish to thank all members for their willing co-operation during the year, the outgoing Committee for its work and the Press for valued publicity. The election of officers resulted as follows: Patron, Mr. F. White (reelected); president, Mr. R. Dickson (reelected); vice-president, Dr. E. M. Simmers; club captain, Mr. M. Shale (subject to his consent); vice-captain, Mr. W. C. Duffill; secretary-treasurer, Mr. W. J. Henderson (re-elected); handicapper, Mr. J. Tuckett; committee, Messrs R. Quinlivan, P. S. Page and D. Fraser; auditor, Mi'. O. Walton (reelected). The annual subscription was fixed at the same amounts as last year —£2 for men and £1 8s 6d for ladies. It was decided to open the season on Sunday next. It was resolved that all members joining the military forces be kept financial for the duration of the war and one year after. Mr. Dickson thanked the auditor, Mr. O. Walton for his valued services. He also paid a tribute to the excellent work of the secretary. Mr. W. J. Henderson, who was responsible for much of the success enjoyed by the club last year. Mr. Dickson concluded by wishing all members an enjoyable season at golf. The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the chair. The ladies of the club held a meeting subsequently, when the following officers were elected: —Captain, Mrs. W. J. Henderson; vice-captain. Miss N. Greathead; secretary, Miss W. Dickson; committee. Mrs. R. Dickson. Misses K. Herbert. H. Fraser, P. O'Regan and Angus.

RETURNED SOLDIERS MONTHLY MEETING OF BRANCH. At the monthly meeting of the local branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association, those present were Messrs A. H. Herbert (chair), M. Morriss, A. Chambers. McLaughlin, L. Russell, W. Hornblow (treasurer). C. Bowyers. A. Golder. C. Dillon, W. Shannon. T. Hancock and M. Shale (secretary). Mr Morriss, on behalf of his father, thanked the executive for the letter of sympathy in his illness. Mr A. Golder was appointed to represent the Eketahuna branch at the luncheon in Wellington on Anzac Day. The secretary reported that the membership of the branch was 71 at the end of the financial year. It was agreed that the annual statement of accounts as read by the secretary. be sent forward for audit. Mr A. Fordyce was selected to take the address at the Anzac Day service. It was decided to hold the annual re-union of the branch on May 10 in the Odd Fellows’ Hall and the annual meeting on May 22 in the Anglican school room. A sub-committee was appointed consisting of Messrs Herbert. Daniel. Shale and Hornblow, to arrange details for the annual re-union.

Mr Hornblow was appointed to represent the branch at the annual conference. Personal. Mr and Mrs B. Booth (Stanley Street) have returned home from their annual vacation. During his absence Mr Booth was relieved by Mr A. Staples of Pahiatua.