HERNE BAY SAILING CLUB.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 235, 3 October 1936, Page 19

HERNE BAY SAILING CLUB.

ANNUAL MEETING. The fourth annunl meeting of the Heme Bay Sailing Club was held last evening In the club room, 07, Sarstield Street, POll- - Mr. Geo. Dennes presiding over an attendance of 40 members. Reviewing the past. season, Mr. Dennes said that since the club's formation lour years ago lie appreciated the support and encouragement given to members by their many friends alul by the yacht clubs of Auckland. By looking after the younger members they were training them for membership in the senior clubs. Mr. Dennis referred to Mr. J. Xi. Savory, of San Francisco, who sent a letter wishing the club a successful season, and mentioned that lie expected to be in Auckland about December 20, and would try aiid see tlie Silver Fern boats racing. Mr; Denned said that the' keen interest taken in the club by residents of Pousoriby and the buys augured well for its future. , The balance'-slieet submitted by- Master N." Shaw' showed receipts totalling 44, tire expenditure leaving a credit baiancc of £8 7/11. Assets were valued at £17, with no liabilities. The following officers were elected for the coming season. Patron, Mr. J. li. Savory; vice-patron, Mr. Ernest. Davis; president, Mr. Geo. Tyler; vice-presidents, Captain H. H.i Sergeant, Messrs. It. ReW, W. J...Held, ,L. H. Heiyrd, A. G.. Taylor, \V. A. Johnston,' ■ I.' Vickerman,- T;. H. Glendining, C. .M. Croft, G. Bellve, A. V. Williams, L. C. Miller, A. W. 'Spalding, C. A. Renner, 11. Hewson, 11. Bowden, C. Greva'tt, G. G. Shierlaw, R. 'A., Laldlaw, 11.. Levy ; commodore,. Mr. Geo. Dennes ; vicecommodore, Master Des. Hurley; rearcommodore, Master J. Rew; secretary, Master Ray Hurley; treasurer. Master D. Taylor; club eaptajji, Mr. Geo. Tyler; committee, Messrs* Bellve and 0. Riley, ■ Masters J. McLauachon, D. Hewson, G. jßourke, D» Lfehcoorne, G„ Phillips, It. Uell-Boolfi i twrieStd'spteV, Mr:'- R. - Taylor; My., ,J_ Spaldins.; . judge, Mr. A. Hurley. Den-nesy;*whcnreturning thanks toe Tiis re-election, said' that hi addition to the six club boats of the Silver Fern class three were building at Oneliunga and five at Greymouth. He thanked Messrs. Bellve and Kiley for joining the committee. They would be able to give the boys good advice and practical help; Mr. Dennes Also thanked Mr. and Mrs. Hurley for "their assistance on prize night, and to.Mr. Bellve The lirst race will''be held on; Saturday, Octobeu 31, if weather, conditions 'are 'suitable. Tlje boats of . the Silver Fern class are,; Silver- Fern, Mary T., Valerie, Flying Clotid, Kandy Kid, and; Endeavour. They were designed by Mr. Arch Logan, and are on the lines of the M class, with Bermudan rig, and cost about £40 complete.