RIWAKA

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXX, 8 October 1936, Page 10

RIWAKA

CROQUET CLUB ANNUAL MEETING (From Our Own Correspondent) At the annual meeting of the Riwaka Croquet Club the president, Mrs G. Atkins, presided over a large'attendance of members. The balance sheet, which disclosed a very satisfactory state of affairs, and the annual report were presented and duly adopted. . The'president was thanked for her comprehensive report, also Mesdames Sparks (treasurer), and Wilkinson (secretary), for their good work in the interest of the club. Apologies for absence were received from Mrs W. A. Ryder, L. Stanton, and F. G. Painter.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS Officers for the year were elected as follows:—Patron, Mr C. Jenkins (reelected): president, Mrs G. Atkins (reelected t; vice-presidents. Mesdames C. Jenkins, L. W. Goodall, A. R. Fowler; secretary, Mrs O. C. Wilkinson (reelected); assistant-secretary, Mrs C. Jenkins; captain, Mrs A. R. Fowler; treasurer, Mrs W. Marshall; delegates to association, Mesdames Eggers and Sparks; auditor, Mr J. Goodyer (reelected); grounds committee, Mesdames Sparks, Goodall and Eggers. It was decided that. the opening of the courts for the ’season take place on Saturday,' 10th October; also that subscriptions for the year be as follows, playing members ; 10s 6d, honorary members ss.

THE REPORT The president presented the following report: “Your committee are pleased to report a. successful year of the club. Financially we are in a better position than we have been at. the close of the past three seasons. Our increased balance is due to successful card parties, etc., beiiig held throughout the year. One was- held at the home of the president (Mrs Atkins’s) and several were held at the ; Riwaka Library. The success of these was due principally to the memorial commute, who lent us cards and crockery and assisted us in every way, for which we thank them. Competitions held also brought in a good sum of money. A very successful dance was held last March and resulted in nearly £7 being added to our club’s funds. Membership kept at the same level as last year. Play, especially at the latter end of the season, was keen and of a good standard. We congratulate the winners of trophies. The senior championship - went to .Mrs ;W. Marshall and the junior championship tp Mrs F.; G. Painter;. The , trio , trophy went to -Mrs D. Eggers and the Mo-tueka-Golden Bay championship to Mrs G. Atkins. Visits were paid us by the Mapua and Golden Bay clubs and : our members visited the Mapua, Nelson and Hinemoa .clubs. We held a very enjoyable'all-day tournament on Easter Monday, twelve pairs taking part. Mrs II Goodall and Mr W. Hickmott are to be congratulated on winning the trophies for the mixed pairs. . . A : . “Our lawns have been kept in splendid order throughout the season, and our grateful thanks are due to the caretaken (Mr L. Evans) ; for painting our pavilion free and keeping everything in trim order. “We hope for an increased membership for the season 1936-37. We feel that we would rather have double,the number of members at half the price of our usual subscription. Officebearers of the club are heartily thanked for their untiring zeal at all times, and, on retiring, we wish the incoming committee every success.”