WAIWETU CLUB'S YEAR

Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 47, 25 February 1937, Page 16

WAIWETU CLUB'S YEAR

The twenty-seventh annual meeting of members of the Waiwetu Club was held on Wednesday night. There was a good attendance of members. The annual report showed that the club had had a successful season, membership being fully maintained. Competitions were well supported and the trophy winners came from short and long handicappers in equal shares. Finances showed a sound position although a small loss was shown on the year's working. The Club was represented at the New Zealand championships for the first time and Mr. Holland was to be congratulated on reaching the amateur semi-final. In inter-club games both Watt and Ramsh Cup teams did well to finish runnersup to Shandon, to'whom the clubs congratulations were extended on their wins. The ladies' Mary Alward Cup team made a greatly-improved showing." Home and away matches with the Greytown Club were universally Owing to the lease of the Hutt Park links nearing expiry, it was decided, at a; special general meeting to purchase suitable land at Whakatiki. Upper Hutt, for an 18-hole course. This area was eminently suitable and reports from Mr. Watt, professional ■at the Wellington Golf Club, and Mr. Horton, golf research expert, stated that the area lent itself to the making of a first-class links with ideal surroundings and playing conditions. The 1937 season would commence there next month when 14 holes would be ready for play; the remaining four holes would be put in order during the coming season and it was hoped that they would be available by the end of the year. A well-appointed club house had been built and an implement shed erected. A new tractor and mowers had been purchased. Two asphalt tennis courts on the property should prove an added interest for members, and it was hoped in the future if the demand was evident to lay down further courts and a bowling green. A sheltered area for car parking was also being constructed. The following office bearers for the coming season were elected:—President, Mr. E. P. Yaldwin; vice-presi-dents, Messrs. B. A.;H. Barker and T. E. Mawby; patroness, Mrs. H. C. Kirk; club captain, Mr. N. O. Maitlarid; auditor, Mr. W. J. Munro; committee, Messrs. T. J. Harvey, T. P. Davis, R. G. Holland, W. F. Gill,. and G. R. Millward; secretary,- Mr. W. C. Gregory; treasurer, Mr. F. K. MacfarJane.