HOCKEY

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21120, 22 March 1934, Page 13

HOCKEY

! « LADIES' ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Canterbury Ladies' Hockey Association was beld last evening. Mr 11. Throp presiding over an attendance of 25 delegates. The annual report and balancesheet proved that last season had been an exceptionally successful one. The association team had been successful in tieing with Otago for the K Cup in the annual ladies' tournament held at Dannevirke. During the season the committee had entertained Miss Edith Thompson, C.8.E.. former president of the All-England Women's Hockey Association, at afternoon ten. Miss Thompson had given an interesting talk on hockey in various parts of the world. A very complete report was forwarded by Mrs J. M. Richards, manageress of the Canterbury team which participated in the annual tournament, which showed that the team had been exceptionally successful. The balance-sheet showed a profit of £9 17s 9d on the year's working. Assets were set down at XIO7 5s in excess of liabilities.

In moving the adoption of the report Mr Throp stated that it was the intention of the Canterbury association to apply for the ladies' tournament to be held in Christchurch next season. If the application was granted it would be necessary for the clubs to undertake the billeting of the visiting players. The laxity of some clubs in not notifying the" association secretary of their intention to default was discussed, and it was suggested that unless there was an improvement it would be necessary to impose a fine upon clubs in fault. Officers Elected The following officers were elected: Patron. Mrs H. Holland: president, Miss M. D. Digby: vice-presidents, Mrs H. Pearce, Mrs J. M. Richards, Dr. Hansen, Messrs H. Throp, C. Bellamy, H. S. J. Goodman, and H. W. Rogers; honorary secretary, Miss E. Beattie; assistant honorary secretary and treasurer, Mrs Iggo: honorary auditor, Mr S. G. Holland; delegates to New Zealand Ladies' Hockey Association, Mrs H. Poulter and Miss K. Beattie: committee, Mis Muirson, Misses A. King', Buchanan, M. Gudsell, and G. Sedgley. It was decided to open competition matches on April 28. The application of the Technical Club to change its uniform to a dark green gymnasium frock and tussore blouse was granted.

WEST (. llltlSTC HLRCH HIGH SCHOOL OLD GIRLS' CLUI? The annual meeting of the club was hi Id <>: i Monday evening, Miss M. Duncan in the chair. The annual report stated that the last season had been a successful one lor the club. The standard of play and the re.-'iihs obtained were very satisfactory, and tlie membership had increased considerably. In reference to the balance-sheet it was stated that there was still a considerable amount twing to the association, and arrangements had been made to cover the amount. Messrs W. Crammer and George and C. Perkin were thanked for coaching the teams, and it was hoped that they would continue the good work this season. Mr George Perkin was thanked for the u. c of a meeting 1 oi ill:.

The dale <1 liie cinnionring pract'cc was Jixetl fur April 7, at South IlagV'y Park. Tiie follov. ir.i; officers were elected: Patron, :\lr F. I). Waller; president, Miss May ixe; v;c:o-pre.-;dotits. Mrs Colin Hart, Mrs Ciii.ue, ali* tie Berry, and Mr J. It. Aimoial. secretary and trea-

surer, Mis-; M. Duncan; assistant .cee- ; clary treasurer. Miss I'. Black; ct ir.mitlcf. Mi-.-i s >,'. Perkin, Eva Ht-oper. (Iwen Stewjirl. and M. Hillstion: ch:b captain, MKs A. French; each. Mr \V. Grammar i senior A learn >, .Messrs G. ;iiul C. Perkin 'junior A Iciim/; auditor, Mr Clem J' i oi'cl::i 1.