BOWLING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13632, 29 June 1906, Page 8

BOWLING.

KAHUNA BOWLING CLUB. _ The annual meeting of the Kaituna Bowling- Olub was held in the Palace Tea Rooms last evening, Mr Vf Taylor (president of the club) occupied tho chair, and there was an attendant of M members. AXXDAI, HEPORT. Tho Chairman, in moving the adoption of the annual report and balance sheet, (already published), said lie was pleased to see so many members present, and before proceeding to business, he would Iflie to t.-tlec the present opportunity of thanking them for having elected him to the position of liresiilent. It had ever been his -..endeavour to deserve that honour at the bands of members. Ho desired, also, to record his thanks to the committee for their courtesy and attention to him during his term of office j it had been considerably lightened by tho assistance received from those, gentlemen, and more particularly from tho two working heads, Messrs J. Stone, the secretary, and Mr }. A. HasleU, the treasurer. These two gentlemen were true enthusiasts, and those present would agree with him in saying that; no good work could ta done where thero was not enthusiasm. lie would also liko to refer I? the work of tho Green Committee, associated with tho name of Captain Sundstrum. Everything had been done to make tho green a good one, and lie thought he could safely eay that members found the result satisfactory. The thank of tho club were due to Messrs C. R. Smith and Fred Smith for the trouble thoy had taken in getting tho debentures returned to the various holders. As far as finance was concerned, members would find that that was satisfactory, and accounts had boon paid right up to date, he thought for the first tirno foneomc years past.—(Applause.) All tho outstanding liabilities had been paid sinco the statement had been made up. He was exceedingly pleased to renort a credit balance. Tho levy of 2s 6d mado on members for the contingency account had left a small deficit still, the amount havino scarcely covered tho expense of afternoon teas; and in connection with this important matter Miss Nicholson and other Jadie< wcro deserving-of the.club's best thanks. Jno Chairman referred feelingly to the loss of two respected members of the clubMessrs J. Rattray and E. Cook. The former gentleman was one of the founders of tho green, and he had given a lot o! attention to cultivating the social side. In Mr Cook the club had also lost a genial member, who was much missed from the grcon. Mr C. R. Smith seconded tho motion Jto agreed with what Uio chairman had | said, ana he thought, with him, that through the indefatigable efforts of ft-re-tary and tre.ii/nirer, the members had enI joyed a pleasant season, and to those i gentlemen wss due to a groat extent the present prosperity of tho club. He hoped it would be the good fortune of the club that tho eervioes of those two gentlemen would be retained for many years to come. (Applause.) The motion wis put and carried without further discussion. I The Chairman then presented the prizes I won duriog the season to the resrw-ctivr sneoosfiful_ competitors, accompanying each with felicitous expressions of good-will. •Mr 0. J. Payne moved, Mr C. T. Patereon seconding-" That the matter of thpavihon bo left to die incoming committee, with power to make such alterations as it thinks desirable; but the liabilities do not exceed the amount of subscriptions pro rmsed. '-The matter wss taken in committee, and the motion was carried. °" the motion of the Chairman, Mr E M. Roach, architect, was mado a life member .or services in connection with tho club. oiwi!-BE*nens. The election of office-bearers was then pro- ™ wi'li as follows :-President, Mr Alex. Thomson; vice-president, Mr C R Smith; treasurer, Mr J, A, Haslett; -»re-

tary Mr J. Stone j committee-Messrs C | L. I'aterson, F. Smyth, C. J. Pavne. J. F i Bailey, T. Sutcliffi.., Captain Sundstrum j match selector, Mr C. B. Dall; delegate: Io tho N.Z.8.A., Messrs J. Stone and A lnomson_; auditor. Mr W. Forrester. In taking the chair, the new President returned thanks to members for the honoin conferred upon him. During his term ol oliico ho trusted he would gain the' avmpa.hy and support of all member's,(Applause.) MOTIONS, Mr C, T, Paterson moved, in accordance I with nohce of motion Riven-" That, in luture tho caretaker of Kahuna Bowling and Lawn Tennis Club shall not be a member of any bowling club."—Mr J. F Bailoy seconded the motion.-Mr C. J. layno moved, as an amendment-" That (he matter■ be referred to the committee to deal with. -Mr Sneddon secondcd.-After considerable discussion, however, both I niotion and amendment were allowed to lapse. _ Mr J. Stone moved—"That rule 7 (retiring members of committee shall be olifiiblo for re-election, subject to the provision that no member Fhall be elected for more than two successive years, the proviso to have force only in relation to six ordinary membars), bo rcscindod."-Mr I'aterson seconded. -After discussion the motion was lost. Mr Stone moved further-" That no memMr shall be elisriblo to compote in any club ties imtif his subscription and entry \v 3 ~', r ° current season are paid."—Mr W. la.vldr seconded.—Several members expressed themselves slromrlv atrainst tho mol.ion. which was lost. Mr C. A. Smith moved- "That the rules Iw amended m regard to subscriptions that. In Addition to f.ho subscription named all new members shall pay au entrance fee of £1 Is. ' In dointr so, Mr Smith said that after the money the present and past members had expended in improving the Knituna property, new members should be asked to contribute smnoihinf,' in the shape of n fee.~Mr J. F. Bailey seeonded.Scvcra! speakers expressed the opinion that this would have the effect of prcventm* new members joininjr (he club, and on being nut the motion was lost. . Mr Smith further moved-" That, in the opinion of this meetinsr. the male' members of (he tennis section of the club should bo panted the privileges of a voice and vote in its aftatrs, and that it be a reoucst to Hie incoming committee io bring forward pronosih to this effect on lines enuitablo to each section of tho club for consideration at the nevt general meet in?."—Mr Taylor wconded.-Mr Melville .stated that the Bowlinjf Club hod a number of honorary members who paid the same subscription as the Tennis Club members, am! they were not allowed a vole.—Mr Stonhens said ib.-i that argument, practically amounled to ?iving the honorary members a vote.—Afier considerable discussion, the motion was carried l>v 1? votes to In. Mr Melville moved-" 'Chat it. be a rocommen/r'tion to the ineominj committee (hat rule ,11 in reference Io the balloting of nlayoM for afternoon play be carried out in its entirety."—The motion was carried. The meeting; closed with -otes of thanks io the retiring: presided. office-bearers, (lie tennis section, and the press. NORTH.EAST VALLEV CLUB.

NORTH-EAST VALLEY CLUB. Tho following is. thp report to ho snlv rmttocl to members of tlio 'North-East Voljoy Bowling and Tennia Club, {his ovenin?:—

committee, in placing before you its report and statement of receipts and expenditure for nine months ending June, 1505, has n.easmo in congratulating members on the progress of tlio club for the past season. Although' the unfavourable weather in-len'ersd witil the amoE-nt of play, ■still wo have to congratulate members on the improvement in thoir play. The assets of the club have boon materially increased by tho eroetion of a windmill (thus ensuring a continuous supply of water for the green) and the purchase of a uc.v roller,

Inter-club Fixtures.-Your committoe cannot congratulate the club on the 'po-ition it holds in inter-club fixtures, though wo hope for better things as tho members get more experience in the game. Tournaments.—Tie following represented your club at tho N.Z.R.A. tournament held in DwjiKliu:—J. H. Wilson. G. Dunn. It. Kidd, and J. 11. Spence (s). and at Oamaru by Pi Gray, J. H. Spencer, G, Dunn, and 11. Wilson (s).

The Green.—Thero is every prospect of a good playing green for -the coming season. The top dressing has been done. Pavilion/—Your comrnitteo in vacating office would reoouimen dto their successors' serious consideration the erection of a pavilion. Finance.—The finance of tho club shows a debrt l»!e.nce, ovrinp; partly to the heavy expe'.vdituro incurred! in procuring necessary appliances for upkeep of the green, and the membership at £1 10s proving inadequate for the current expenditure. The. committee would ask tho members to support them by taking up debentures in their effort to' overcome" the deficiency.

In conclusion, your comrnittco has to nan?; members for their support during the >ast year.