PRESENTATION.

Evening Post, Volume LXXX, Issue 62, 10 September 1910, Page 2

PRESENTATION.

TRIBUTE TO MR. MENTIPLAY. The Northern Bowling Association entertained its secretary, "Mr. J. B. Mentiplay, at the Wellington Bowling Club^s pdvilion last night, the occasion being to present him with a cheque wherewith to purchase a memento of his sixteen | years' service to the association. There was a representative gathering of members, over which Mr. R. J. Collins presided. Mr. Mentiplay's resignation of his office had been entailed by liis promotion in the service of the Bank of New Zealand, which necessitated his removal from Wellington. In handing him the cheque, Mr. Collins said that the present prosperous condition of the association was largely due to Mr. Mentijfvlay's efforts. His never-failing courtesy and tact had endeared him to all bowlers, and it was not surprising that so many of the clubs affiliated to the association had contributed to the testimonial. Other members also spoke in eulogistic terms of Mr. Mentiplay's services. In reply, Mr. Mentiplay said he highly appreciated the gift, and with it would purchase a souvenir that he would value most highly. Speaking of Ihe proposed changes in the constitution of the association, Mr. Mentiplay said he hoped they would prove successful ; but he was, perhaps, conservative and a little bit old fashioned, in thinking the old ways were best. The tournament last year was the biggest yet held, and he hoped that the one to be held at Auckland next year would be even more successful. On behalf of Mrs. Mentiplay and himself he thanked them for the pleasant things they had said. A card tournament was then held, and a pleasant evening spent. It is Mr. Mentiplay s intention to purchase a gold watch with the cheque.