THE BOWLING SEASON.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 24 September 1928, Page 3

THE BOWLING SEASON.

. * -* ♦ - ■' OTAKI OLUB. A .meeting: of the committee of the above club was held at Mr. H. Palmer's residence on Wednesday night. Present: ■ Messrs White-Scott (chairman), A.. Satherley, H, J. Wyatt,. F, James, D. Noble, L, G. Lowry, H. Palmer, H. Nicolson, and D. H. Wilmot (lion, secretary). Correspondence was read from Mr. J. stating that he was quite willing to accept the .appointment as the club's delegate on the Manawatu Centre. A later letter .from Mr. Bartholomew contained a full report of the Centre ,'s meeting.—Gratification was expressed by members at the great interest taken by Mr. Bartholomew in the club's business, and it was generally agreed that he would be a most worthy representative of the club. It was decided to forward to him a letter of appreciation. A letter was read from the Foxton Club inviting members pf the Otaki Club to be present at their opening day (October 10th). .The letter pointed out that the prospects for the season were good and that the green would be in first-class condition for play.—lt was decided to aeeept the invitation, and to endeavour to get a good muster to make the trip. The Foxton Club also stated that it hoped to send representatives to Otaki for its opening day (Wednesday next). The Levin Club also forwarded an invitation for its opening day (October 6th) and it was decided to make an effort to be well represented. A letter was read from Mr. T. H. Millward resigning as an active member of the club, he having left the district. He expressed his best wishes for the club's welfare" and said when in Otaki he would look forward to a game. —Resignation accepted . with great regret. Mr. T. W. Hughes, now in Sydney, wrote for his clearance from the Otaki Club as he desired to play in Sydney. —Clearance to be granted. It. was decided to recommend that the club' take part in Pennant matches, and this, together with the Shield contest, will be discussed with representatives of other clubs. It was pointed out that' the local Bulb Society was holding its show on the- 26th, the day'fixed by the club as its opening day. . -It was agreed that the /opening of the season would not affect"the .Show, and its was therefore decided to make no postponement. It was agreed that rinks be picked by the President and Vice-President, and that Mr. 11. Freeman be asked to make tlr; opening speech. The green supervisors reported that the green would be in first-class order for the opening day. Mr'. Y.oung kindly offered a medal for competition which it was decided to give\ in a progressive pairs tournament, on a date to be fixed. It was agreed that teams be picked at 1.30 and that play start at 2 p.m., teams to ybe picked from players as they arrived on the green. It was decided that club badges be secured, a matter that was left to Mr. Wilmot to attend to. It was agreed that Mr. C. Gooding, who in years past had done much forthe' dub, be made a life member. It was resolved that country members be allowed to join at 30s. A discussion eventuated over Wellington members who desired to join as hon. members, but if was agreed that the matter was one more for City players than the club. It was pointed out that' while" City players fully appreciated the hospitality of the club they felt that it was unfair to encroach on the generosity of country players, and had expressed a desire to join up as hon. members.—Agreed to accept City members at 10s 6d. The recent ball was discussed, and although the expenses had totalled £SO 15s lid it was reported that there was a credit of over £33. ' Thanks were accorded Mr. Satherley and his assistants, Messrs D. Noble and Palmer, also the ladies who had worked so well. It was agreed to take out an insurance policy of £IOO on bowls, etc., left in the pavilion. The matter of improving the pavilion was left in abeyance, but it was agreed that lockers receive attention. It was deemed advisable to hold [monthly meetings of the committee, and the secretary said *>this would give him an opportunity of frequently putting before members the position of. the club. Mr. Wilmot kindly offered to coae'h new players provided they arrived at the green at a suitable hour. Minor matters were also, considered, and it was agreed that the coming season should be the most successful in 'the history of the club. Several new members had intimated that they intended to join, and as they would be given every encouragement should ■make good progress. The question of having music for the. opening day was not favoured. - ' The matter of beautifying the grounds was left in abeyance, although it was agreed that more flowers would add to the attractiveness of t!hc green's surroundings. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Palmer for the use of his room.