BOWLING CLUB’S PAVILION

Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 204, 30 August 1938, Page 10

BOWLING CLUB’S PAVILION

Plans Referred Back In accordance with the resolution of the annual general meeting, w r hich was in favour of building a new pavilion for local bowlers, the committee went into the question and reported to a special general meeting of members on Saturday evening, when a modified plan extending the present structure was referred back to the committee. The president (Mr. W. J. Hawkes) presided over a fair attendance, and explained that the committee had gono into the matter thoroughly. It was a matter of finance, and the committee had decided on a modified scheme costing about £2OO. Plans drawn up by the president were submitted, which the committee favourably recommended. These provided for au extra room, 18ft. by 21ft., and the converting of the present locker into a kitchenette, also extra accommodation.

Mr. F. D. Mackie said he would liko to have seen tho pavilion rebuilt, but he realised that thy question of finance had to be considered. He instanced that other clubs had good buildings, and they were able to meet their obligations. He suggested that the cost of an up-to-date pavilion could bo spread over a number of years. Ho regarded the present scheme as merely a temporary one and thought that sooner or later the question of a new pavilion would have to bo faced. He agreed that the plan submitted provided for a big improvement. Ho criticised certain phases of the plan and also mado suggestions regarding the raising of finance for a complete new scheme. Tho chairman said there was the difficulty of getting the necessary guarantee to finance a scheme such as Mr. Mackio had suggested. The club had no security to offer iu land, etc. No doubt they would all like to see a new pavilion, but it was not desired to incur heavy expenditure of £7OO or £BOO ana put a millstone round the necks of members. It was better to live within their means. The club had about 60 membera and tho membership was probably at its peak. The plan was supported by Mr. C. Smith, a member of the committee. Mr. A. Stevenson quoted the example of the Women's Institute in erecting a splendid hall, and he thought the club could tako inspiration from the women iu formulating a scheme. Mr. J. T. Jamieson said the suggestion had been made—and ho thought it was an excellent one—that money should be raised by means of debentures. He personally would be willing to take up debentures.

The president, iu reply to questions, said he considered that tho present building would, with certain repairs, last 12 or 15 years. Mr. Mackie suggested various means by which finance might be raised, one of which was the holding of au art union, but a number of members signified their disapproval of an art union. Messrs. A. K. Boyd, P. Anson, L. McKinlay, J. Griulinton, C. Twaddle, F.

Williams and the secretary also took r part in the debate. 1 The chairman, in reply to Mr. Mackie, - stated that certain provisions had been ? made in order to comply with the Health Department's requirements. Mr. Mackio suggested the deletion of certain items which would reduce the cost of the alterations. At tho suggestion of the president, Mr. M. Pickering, being engaged in the building trade, made a few observations on the plan. He proposed that the number of windows in the additions be | reduced. Mr. Boyd suggested that the scheme, with minor alterations, bo referred to the committee to carry out, and this was supported by Mr. C. Smith. In view of the fact that certain features in the proposals had been criticised, it was proposed by Mr., Mackie that another general meeting be called. He moved to that effect, and Mr. Boyd seconded the motion. The president said he also had in his mind the matter of referring the matter back to tho committeo, as in view of the several suggestions made that evening it might be advantageous to have, a more representative attendance. The motion was carried. A list was then made of the various suggestions.