PATEA BOWLING CLUB

Patea Mail, Volume XLIII, 28 July 1919, Page 2

PATEA BOWLING CLUB

ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Patca Bowling Club was held in the Borough Council Chambers on Tuesday night, Mr. J. J. Holi'tinm presiding.

There war, :i fair attendance of members. An apology was received from Mr. Barnett for non-attendance. The minutes of the last annual meeting were read and confirmed.

The annual report Avas read and adopted. The annual balance sheet Avas also read and adopted. The balance shoot showed a balance of assets over liabilities of £IOO LS,-> (id.

In moving the adoption of flic report the Chairman paid a feeling tribute to the memory of the late Mr. J. A. Coogan who would be greatly missed by members on the green. A debt of gratitude Avas duo to Messrs Booth and Johnston for their efforts in connection with the green. AY: 111 regard to the matches with Wavorloy he hoped that fixtures would bo drawn up for the coming season. AVith regard to the Club's crodit balance, this was largely duo to Messrs Booth and Johnston, who had saved them a great deal by their work. Members therefore should not look forward to so large a balance m.xt year. Election of Officers The electioTi of officer.-; was next proceeded with. Mr. A. B. Christensen moved that \r -. Holl-hani be re-elected President. He. said that Mr. Iloltham was one of the best that the Club had ever had. lie had always upheld the dignity of the Club, which was a splendid thing f( ;• anv club.

Mr. McK'enna seconded the resolution and said that the Club could not ■:!>■> belter. The resolution was carried unanim mslv.

In resuming 1 hanks Mr. Iloltham r'd he had tried to do his best, he had made mistakes, but not wilful .->:■■ e.;. 'Ho hoped to make Opening Day this year one to be remembered, and Im hoped members would assist. He thanked them for the honour accorded

Mr. A. B. Christ-onsen was unani m nisly re-eleeji'd ATco-Prosident.

AVith regard to the position of Soei\ t:;ry and Treasurer, Mr. AVood said ii" was unable to act longer. He had had seven years as Secretary and at present had less time tJian formerly, if' had to ihank membew for the leniency extended to him during the past

year and was very sorry not to have niu'e time to devote to the work. The Chairman said Mi. AVood had done magnificent work for the Club in it ■,; past. It was asking too much of h'n to tie him up as Secretary. Tic would move that Mr. Straits be Sec-

n ;ary. Mr. AV. Paievson. seconded (he reso he ion, which was carried unanimous-

Mr. IT. B. Dean was re-elected Hon Auditor and Mr. J. F. llolloway dele g.,fe to the Centre.

Messrs Carey. Tliilbort, AV. Paterson O.msby, and Stephenson, wore elected a committee for the current year.

Messrs Ormsby and Carey were duly presented with- Mr. T. Death's tro ] " s.'-i for ihe Pairs Championship.

Mr. Hulbert and Mr. J. Paterson were presented with the Lowry Challenge Paii's trophies.

The Chairman sa.id it was the intention of the Club to present trophies to Messrs Booth and Johnston for their work on behalf of the Club, but the 1: opines had not yet arrived.

Mr. McKeniia said he would move (hat the Club place on record its warm appreciation of the valuable services rendered by Messrs Booth and Johnston. This was seconded by Mr. Paterson and carried unanimously. The Chairman said he would like to move that the Club show its appreciation of the late Secretary's services by electing him a life member of the Club.

This was seconded by Mr. Johnston id carried unanimously.

Mr. AVoods suitably replied, thanking members for the honour conferred upon him.

The ladies were granted the use of 'the green on the usual conditions. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the ladies, and especially the wife of Ihe President (Mrs. J. J. Iloltham) for assistance rendered during the past year.

A hearty vote of thanks was> accorded the "Press" for services rendered, and to Mr. Deane for donation (■f shrubs tor the Club.

On the motion of Mr. Stephenson a \>: L 'y hearty vole of thanks was also accorded to the President and officers for services rendered during the past year. Messrs B. G. Harding and 11. Par- ; tins as ere unanimously elected members of the Club.

Mr. Hulbert brought forward the (juestion of making better arrangements for playing the Club championships. The Chairman said he would move that it be a recommendation to the Centre that, the date of the Centre Championship be (ixed and announced some time beforehand. 'Phis would enable members (o have their championships completed in time.

Metssrs McKcnnn and Christensen spoke in support of Ihe suggestion that ihe Championships be arranged for on tournament lines. The resolution was then put and carried, and the meeting terminated ,-. ith ihe customary vote of thanks to the chair.

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