BOWLING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14721, 1 July 1911, Page 11

BOWLING.

AUCKLAND 1 CLUB. Tho annual meeting of the Auckland Bowling (flub was held in the pavilion, Grafton Ros.d, last evening, tho prosidont (Mr. J. Thornes) presiding over a large at , tondanco of members. The annual report I and balancc-sheot were road and adopted. Tho report referred to tho principal tournaments of tho year, and corded the results. ./ •> In intcrclub matches tho members won 10 matches and lost five. Reference was made , to the club's opposition to tho proposed constitution of the Northern Bowling Association, and also to the negotiations between tho City Council's Works Committee and tho club in regard to an exobango of sites. The Council did not confirm the proposal of tho Works Committee, and tho matter has thereforo been deferred. • During tho recent heavy rains tho bank slipped : further on to tho club's property. Tho Council has been notified, and tho town clcrk has written requesting tho committee to again meet tho Works Committee to con»ic!cr tho matter. Reference was made to the serious loss sustained to tho club by the deaths of two esteemed members, Messrs. J. M. Brigham and Wm. Gorrie. were congratulated on tho continued financial prosperity of tho club. Tho balanco of income over expenditure ; amounted to £38 18s lOd. Tho general expenditure was heavier than .usual, while tho greens also demanded moro than tho usual expenditure. Tho total membership of tho club now stands at 128, including honorary and country members, as against 132 at the end of the previous season. Tho election of officers resulted as follows:—President., Mr. Jas. Carlaw; vicei presidents, Messrs. 11. Cameron, 11. Tucle--1 hope, W. E. Bush; trustees, Messrs. A. M. 1 Myers, L. Jf Bagnall, J. Reid; lion, treasurer, Mr. Jas. S. Ryrie; lion, auditor, Mr. G. C. Gorrio; hon. green superintendent, Mr. T. E. Pearson; hon. secretary, Mr. S. Coldicutt; committoo of management, Messrs. B. W. Buttle, F. Diddams, A. Mewburn, Dr. Ilardio Noil, G. B. Osmond, H. O. Tyler; Match Committee, Messrs. J. Carlaw, T. E. Crowhurst, H. C. Tyler; solo selector, Mr. Jas. Carlaw. Tho prizes won during tho past season were presented by tho new president (Mr. Jas. Carlaw) as follows:—Championship: Winner, Mr. J. C'oulthurst; runner-up. Mr. G. B. Osmond. Club fours: Styak, Scott. Colthurst, Handcock (skip). Novel fours: Ncwbegin, W. Gorrie, Perrott, Dr. Hardio Neil. Handicap pairs: J. Russoll and J. Carlaw. Geo. Main cup: J. Carlaw. Handicap singles: W. Ladley. "Veterans natch: T. E. Crowhurst. First-year players ihampionship: J. Russell. - , . - , ' Trophies were donated for next seasons plav by tho president (Mr. J. Carlaw), Messrs. R. Cameron, R. Tiidehope, W. E. Bush, A. M. Myers, M.P., S. Coldicutt, 1. L. Diddams, and J. McMastcr. Votes of thanks were passed to the ladies assisting at afternoon teas on special occasions, to Mr. G. B. Main, jum, to donors of trophies, and to tho press.. Iho meeting, which was very enthusiastic, concluded with tho members, whoso . club colours are red, white, and blue, , honouring tho King s Coronation by singing ' God Save tho ■ • King.". . ______ THAMES CLUB. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Thames, Friday. The annual meeting of tho Thames Bowling Club was hold this evening, Mr. ItWood . (president) in tho chair. The report and balance-sheet showed that the club was in a sound financial position. Ibo election of officers resulted in Mr. J. E. Enroll being elected president; Messrs, _ O Callaghan, W Price, and W. McCullough, vice-presi-dents: Mr. R. E. Rudman, secretary and treasurer; Messrs. J. F. Inglis, J. Jordan, W. H. Baker, W. Claik, D. Mackay, and F." Svkos, committee of management. A letter was read from tho secretary of the Northern Bowling Association, asking the club to affiliate -with that body, but it was resolved to affiliate with the Auckland Provincial Association in preference. The annual meeting of the Carlton Bowling Club will be held in the pavilion next • Wednesday evening. A challenge match between teams representing the railway and Herald was played at, Rocky Nook green on Wednesday afternoon, the newspaper men winning from tho "rolling" stock by a good margin. - A return match will probably be played at an early date. " aquatics. YACHTING. The 20-footer Mei was hauled up at Devonport on Saturday. The keel yacht Rewi was hauled up at Judge's Bay on Tuesday. The yachts Why Not and Miro were hauled, up at Freeman's Bay on Saturday last Mr. W. B. Wine, of Ireland-street, Free- ' man's Bay, has just completed a 22ft mulletboat, 7ft 9in beam, which he hopes to race . next season.' He has under construction a . 22ft mullet-boat, Bft beam, for Mr. F. -••' v: Saunders. . Tho meeting held on Tuesday evening * in the Chamber of Commerce was a representative one. It is pleasing' to ago that other public bodies are now taking notice of the waterside robberies. At the last ' meeting of tho Devon port Borough Council the matter was referred to by Messrs. Considino and Tapper, and a motion was passed calling the attention of the Minister for Justice to the thefts from yachts, and requesting that provision bo made for the •_ protection of small craft in the harbour, uiie Council also suggested that the police be furnished with a launch. The sale is reported of the yacht Romp, lately owned by Mr. F. Rule, of Ponsonby. She was first lgiown as tho Ehoa, then as the Rona, and "lately as the Romp, having been built by Mr. T. Le Huquet, of De- •• vonport, about 1893. The yaoht.3 Rainbow, "Waterwitch, and lAuterero have been hauled up at Devonport. . ... The annual presentation of prizes in connection with . the Ponsonby Cruising Olub took plaoe on Thursday evening. Mr. J. A. Cooper presided, and pue- " >ented the prizes, a list of which has been. Published in a former issue of the Herald. Oho function took tho form of a progressive euchre party and a dance. There was a crowded attendance, and the gathering was Very successful. '-'h-y' ' - A ' • v•' / : MOTOR-BOATING. The launch Elaine has Decn hauled up Bear the King's Drive. Mr. Jas. Reid, King's Drive, reports T)usine« very brisk. Ho has just completed 1. fishing launch 28ffc long, 6ft 6in beam, k-nd 2ft 6in draught, fitted "with a 7-h.p. KogaJ engine, for New Plymouth., Ho is faying down a 22ft launch, to bo fitted with an 8-h.p, Regal 2-cycle engine, and a .35ft launch, to ba fitted with a 10-h.p. 2-oycle Regal engine. He has fitted a 4-h.p. Regal engine to the launoh Avis, owned by Messrs. Curry and Keyes, of Birkenhead. He reports tho sale of one 5-h.p. and on© 7-h.p. Regal engine, to be shipped on Satur- . Aay to Pelorua Sound also two 3-h.p. and * one 4-h.p., -which were shipped away during the week. Tho launches Tui and Roma have been ihauled up at Do vonport. The launoh Iloerua, late Sybil, owned by Mr. A Seabrook, has been purchased by Mr. A. Brett. ROWING. Tho annual social and prize night of the Waitemata Boating Club will bo held on Monday evening. Tho prizes won during the past season will bo presented by Mr. A. M. Myers, M.P. The evening will conclude with dancing. SWIMMING. - ' CHAMPION IN ENGLAND. An interesting letter was received yesterday from M. E. Champion, Auckland's representative at tho I cstival of Empire ports. Ho stated that he was in excellent health, and that tho English climate did not ' affect him at all. Woodger, Brown, Opie, Hardwiok, and himself weifo staying toil : ■ gether, and they wero being treated with W great hospitality. He was training with Hardwiok, and at the Honisby baths the Australian beat him over a IGOyds, the times Wving Hardwiok 595., Champion 60 4-ss. hio baths were 44yds long, 'and filled with .resh water. Hardwick wanted Champion jo swim in the mile race. The Aucklander ■ aid ho did not expect to beat Battereby, who is swimming very well. Champion ex- . pects to leave England on July. 6, he being duo to- arrive in Auckland on. August 24.. to ..V i'i. i' M ,«,. J . '