ATHLETIC NOTES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XL, Issue 12239, 7 April 1903, Page 6

ATHLETIC NOTES.

NEWTON FOOTBALL CLUB. The 13th annual meeting of the Newton District Football Club, was held on Friday evening, Mr. H. Conquer presiding. The report and balance-sheet were read and adopted, the latter showing the club's assets to be about £I*o over liabilities. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—Patron, Mr. T. Prosser (re-elected); president, Mr. H. Cpnquer (re-elected); vicepresidents, same as last year, with the following added— A. Dickensen, J. Fernandez, J. Knight. T. Richards, W. F. Smith, H. Foster, E. Foster, D. Hobbs W. Lvons, J. Smith, R. Brown, G. Wright and Dr. Grant; hon. secretary, Mr. A. Jenkm; hon. treasure!, Mr. H. Conquer; hon, secretary Training Hall Committee, Mr. G. A. Bradburn; Management Committee, Messrs. H. Hobson, W. Heath, A. J. Long. J. Heath, F. Jones, A. Pillenger, G. Walker, W. Williamson, A. Dickenson; delegates to A.R.U., Messrs. H. Conquer, W. Williamson and G. A. Bradburn. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. G. A. Bradourn for past services as secretary of the club. NORTHERN AMATEUR SWIMMING ASSOCIATION. The committee of the Northern Amateur Swimming Club held their weekly meeting at Mr. R. Eagleton's rooms; Queen-street, last night. Several important matters in connection with the dock carnival were dealt with. The protest against the City Football Club relay team was dismissed, also that against the North Shore Sailing Club. Consideration of the protest against R. Henderson in the 75yds handicap for boys, on the grounds of being over age. was deferred to enable the winner to produce his birth certificate. Mr. M. Champion was present, and after having heard the correspondence that had taken place between the olub and the Wellington centre and the Christchurch Association, expressed himself as perfectly satisfied with the efforts the club had made on his behalf. A subject was introduced by Mr. W B Eyre than had caused the committee great regret, namely, the betting element that was painfully evident at the clubs carnival last Saturday. A motion was proposed and carried, "That steps be taken immediately to approach the authorities in order to obtain ample police or detective assistance to suppress betting at all future meetings held by the Northern Amateur Swimming Club." A deputation was formed to interview the proper authorities on the subject. ____________»_