BOWLING

Evening Post, Volume XCV, Issue 139, 12 June 1918, Page 4

BOWLING

WELLINGTON CENTRE'S ANNUAL

MEETING

At the annual meeting of the -Wellington Bowling Centre last night there were present:—Messrs. S. H. Underwood (Newtown), in the chair, W. C. Cooper (Karori), P. Mcadowcroft (Kelbuvn), W. H. Morrah (Lyall Bay), V. Dimcck (Thorndon), J. S. Keith (Victoria), A. A. Wylie (Wellington), G. Bradley jSeatoun), G. Hendry (Hataitai), G. Hogben (Khandallah), W. F. Rennia (Petone), W. Powell (Eastbourne), li. W. Shallcrass (Te Hiwi), a.nd J. J. Eoberts (hon. secretary and treasurer).

The adoption of the annual report and balance-sheet (a digest of "which has already been published) was moVed by the chairman, who said he considered the chief feature of the year's work was the great effort they had made on behalf of patriotic funds. The result was a credit to all concerned, and would show thoße who might be disposed to criticiso them that, although they played bowls, they were quite ready 'to "do their bit" as far as patriotic efforts were concerned; (Hear, hear.) M to the Edwin Feathers, he thought the games should be confined to the city clubs, among whom the "feathers" used to be regarded as a kind of "Blue Ribbon." The Hill Pins might well be confined to the suburban clubs, and played on tho Saturday. As to the suggestions made by Mr. Shallcrass for the better upkeep of greens, he said they had got so accustomed to tho present condition of affairs that they had failed to recognise the benefit to be gained by combination among the clubs, especially in regard to a central depot for the provision of suitable top-dressing. He hoped tho clubs would seriously and carefully consider the proposals that had been made.

Mr.' V. Dimock seconded the motion, which was earned after a. brief discussion. •

The election of officers and 1 .executive resulted, as nndsr:—President, Mr. W. C. Cooper; vice-president, Mr. G. Hendry; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr. J. J. Roberts; hon. auditor, Mr. J. W, Kinniburgh; executive, one member from each club.

Notice was given by Mr. Meadowcroft to move that the rules be altered so as to permit of a member of a ctab who is not a member of the executive being elected to the position of president or vice-president.

Tho Chairman paid a high tribute to the valuable work done by the secretary (Mr. Roberts) during the 'past year, and moved that he be voted the same honorarium as last year. '"This was seconded by Mr. Cooper and carried amid applause.

The following were nominated, for ths council of tho Dominion Bowling Association: President, the nominee of the Auckland centre; vice-president, the Christehurch nominee for that position; •hon. treasurer, the Aiicldand nominee; North Isla-nd members of the council. Colonel R. J. Collins, Messrs. S. H. Underwood and V. Dimock.