THE POWER BOATS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 259, 1 November 1928, Page 21

THE POWER BOATS.

ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL MEETING. ELECTION OP OFFICERS. PRESENTATION OP PRIZES.

The twenty-third annual meeting of the New Zealand Power Boat Association was held last evening in the clubhouse, Quay Street Extension, the commodore, Mr. C. J. Collings, presiding over an attendance of over 60 members, including a large proportion of ladles. The annual report stated that there was an increasing interest in speed boat and outboard racing. To carry out these two classes of events, the association had inaugurated a eeries of events on the Whau River. These were well patronised both by competitors and spectators. A cruising race was held to Kawau for trophies presented by Mr. A. R. Brett. The boats were divided into classes, and competition was keen. The clubhouse had been maintained in good order, and was largely used by members. During the year a substantial reduction was made in the debenture liability. The committee has not lost sight of the fact that a new clubhouse site will be required when the boat harbour at St. Mary's Bay is completed, and had lodged an application for a section on the outer wall. Membership increased by 30 for the year. It was with regret that the resignation from the executive of Mr. S. H. Leyland was received. During the year Mrs. Buchanan, Dr. Moir and Mr. W. Dawson, three of the association's oldest members, died. Sympathy was expressed towards their relatives. The good work done by Captain H. H. Sergeant and his officers in the marking and laying-off of courses was particularly appreciated, also the services of the Ladies' Committee and the Press.

The balance-sheet snowed the club to be sound financially. The total receipts amounted to £452 10/11, which left a credit of £60 17/4.

Mr. Collings, in moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet, said that the advantage of holding races on the Whau river was that they were always sure of smooth water.

The following officers were elected for the I season 1928-29:—Patron, Mr. H. R. Mackenzie ; vice-patrons, the Hon. Minister of Marine, his Worship the Mayor, Captain H. H. Sergeant, Messrs. S. H. Leyland, H. O. Wiles, C. S. Macindoe, W. B. Leyland and C. H. Palmer; commodore, Mr. C. J. Collings; vice-commodore, Mr. H. O. Wiles; rear commodore, Mr. A. R. Brett; hon. secretary, Mr. J. S. D. Hanna; assistant secretary, Mr. S. H. Blundell; treasurer, Mr. A. M. Wilson; hon. solicitor, Mr. John Alexander; hon. auditor, Mr. C. R. D'Audney; committee, Messrs. A. Williams, J. Brook, L. Stericker, R. H. Shepherd, G. P. Robertson, L. Schischka, R. Mouat, C. F. Chivers, A. W. L. Macdonald, L. Buchanan, B. Spencer; club trustees, Messrs. A. Burt, M. W. Lane, A. G. Lunn and P. Le Roy. The annual subscription was fixed at £1 1/ for boat owners and 10/6 for non-boat owners. Some discussion took place over the subscription payable by ontboards, but it was eventually agreed that owners should pay the same as other boat owners. The trophies won during the season, which included five cups, were distributed by Mrs. C. J. Collings, principal winners being: Mr. C. B. Walrond's My Girl, the Burt Cup and four other prizes; Mr. L. Palmer's Miss Afcarana, the Farmers' Trading Co.'fl Cap and four other prises; Gay, Remington Roneo Gold Cap; Romance 11., Mr. A. B. Brett's cash prize for boats over nine knots; Edwina, Mr. A. R Brett's prize, under nine knots; Mr. R. Burns' Gold Cnp, Miss Akarana; Mr. G. Hodgson's trophy. Bacteria; Mr. A. Williams' trophy, Bonzo; Xeil, Cropper's trophy, Peggy; Mr. C. B. Waldron's trophy, Adelaide; Ellis and Co.'* trophy, My A rote of tharks was accorded the retiring officers and committee, on the motion of Mr C H. T. Palmer, who Mid them men • aid" * Jot of work not s*mm& fr* mmtom-.