Temuka

New Zealand Tablet, 6 April 1911, Page 627

Temuka

The annual meeting of the Catholic Chib and Athletic h ball Club was held in the Club rooms, Teniuka, on Thursday evening (says. the Leader). There was a large attendance, and Air. E. B. Gillespie (president) occupied the chair. The following annual report was read: Your executive have much pleasure in presenting this, the seventh annual report; During the year the membership has increased by about 20, and we have now about 100 names on the roll. The amount received in subscriptions this year' is £lO 10s in excess of 1909, thus showing that the increased subscription did not drive members away. Your executive have again to compliment members on the manner in which they have attended to their various religious duties during the year. The reading room was well patronised, and has proved a splendid addition to the Club. So far we regret to state it has been impossible to do anything in the way of forming a debating class. Members, generally,, do not take kindly to this form of recreation. During the winter various social evenings were held, and a lecture on Canada by the Rev. Father Fay drew a crowded house. A shooting gallery was erected at the back of the club rooms, and proved a, big attraction. A series of matches lasting over four mouths took place, for a gold medal presented by the president, and Mr. R. Gillespie proved the winner. Towards the end of the season a road race was promoted by the football branch. There were 23 starters, and a first-class race was the result. A donation of one guinea was received from Rev. Father Fay. Football was again the leading sport. Our club finished third in the junior competition. The Third Grade were not so successful as last year, but nevertheless they proved they were a team to be reckoned with. The football club lost several good players early in the season. e regret to have to report the loss of several valued members firing the year, including our spiritual director (rather Le Floch), Air. Ralph Vtareing (senior vice-presi-dent), junior vice-president, and Air. R. Kane (a member of the executive). It is needless to say anything in regard to the loss club has sustained through the departure of Father Le Floch, as members are well aware of the interest he took in all matters in connection with the chili, especially football. It is with feeling of the deepest sorrow we have to report the tragic death of one of our oldest and most valued members, Air. John McAuliffe. The late Air. Ale A iff e was a tower of strength, to the club in its struggling days, and only those who were hi close touch \\ itli club affairs two or three years ago can estimate the loss we have sustained. _ In conclusion, we wish to thank members for the enthusiastic manner in which they have supported the club during the past season, and hope they will continue to do all in their power to promote the welfare and progress of the club. E. B. Gillespie, president; J. Taugney, secretary. The balance sheet showed receipts £66 4s Id. expenses £65 9s 3d; assets £l4l 14s lOd, liabilities (including account outstanding £ll 5 ) £37 5 S • leaving a credit balance of £lO4 9s lOd. The report and balance sheet were considered very satisfactory, and were adopted. The following officers were then elected': —Patron and spiritual director, Rev. Father Fay; president. Mr. E B Gillespie; vice presidents, Messrs, J. Scott and J. Farrell • treasurer, Air. F. Twomey (re-elected); secretary. Air. J.’ I anguey (re-elected); executive—Messrs. AT. Fitzgerald J Breen F. F. Connell, P. Gillespie, and A. Scott ; selection committee (football)—Messrs. Jas. Spillane. F. 4’wornev K. and I. Gillespie; delegate . S.C.R.U.. Air. W. Harte • delegate Sports Association, Mr. E. 13. Gillespie; chib captain. Afr. John Spillane; vice-captain, Mr. R. Gillespie; coach, Rev. Father Fay. Rev. Father Fay promised to take the football teams Pi hand, and gave some sound advice to members generally urging them to play the game in proper spirit, and if they do this they will eventually come out on top. He also promised a handsome donation towards the fund for improving the club room, for which he was heartily applauded It was decided to accent the offer of a' match with the Man,st Old Boys (Christchurch), to he played in Timaru at Easter. Mr. Jno. Spillane offered a 'trophy for a billiard tournament. r- x, After some further discussion on general matters Rev Father Fay proposed a vote of thanks to the chair and closed one of the most successful annual meetings the club has yet held. “