BOWLING CLUB.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XL, Issue 9208, 9 October 1891, Page 2

BOWLING CLUB.

ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the New Plymouth Bowling Club waa held in the Criterion Hotel on Thursday night. Present : — Messrs Samuel (President, in the chair), J. Paul, J. C. George*, A. Goldwater, J. Sanderson, N. K. McDiannid, F. Jones, W. Morey, S. Fraser, R. G. Bauchope, H. Dempsey, D. McAllum, J. Vealo junr, T. Avery, and A. D. Gray. Annual Keport. — The hon secretary, Mr J. Paul, read the following report :—: — "In presenting tho annual report I have once more to congratulate tho Club on the successful issue of matches played during the past season. The following is a statement of the several events, all of which were played on tho New Plymouth green: Feb 11, 1891, New Plymouth 116, v Wanganui 113 (4 rinks), won by 3 points; March 28, 1891, New Plymouth 99, v Wellington 42 (4 rinkß), won by 57 points; March 30, 1891, Now Plymouth 89, v Napier 43 (3 rinks), won by 46 points; March 30, 1891, New Plymouth I 29, v Wanganui 14 (1 rink), won by 15 points; April 16, 1891, New Plymouth 69, v. Nelson 35 (2 rinks), won by 34 points. In a return match played with Wellington on March 30, New Plymouth was beaten by five points, which is the only defeat the club has sustained during the season. A slight misunderstanding arose with the Auckland Club over the tho tournament which was held hero at tho celebration of our Provincial Jubilee. Mutual explanations, however, have been made, and it is to bo hoped that the good feeling whtch has hitherto existed between the two clubs will still contino. Prizes. — Thero were only two prizes competed for during tho season, one pro sented by MrSkelton for a rink match, and the other by Mr J. C. George for a double match ; the former being won by Messrs T. Avery, F. C. Jury, A. Goldwator, and J. Paul, and the latter by Messrs Jones and McAllum. The Club prize match, and one presented by Mr Jones, on account of the wet season, were not completed, and will, therefore, be open for competition this next season. J Repairs. — The Committee deemed it advisable to top dress parts of the green, j in order to level up one or two places, especially in No. 3 rink, and this, on account of the recent dry weather, may have the effect of delaying tho opening of the green till tho beginning of November. Thanks.— The thanks of the Club are due to Messrs Skelton and George for prizes, to Mr Sanderson for superintending repairs to the green, and to Mr Coker for the use of a piano. Practice of Members.— Although the Club numbers about 50 subscribing members, there only about 20 who ever play, and many of these even are very irregular in their attendance. The Committee would, therefore, strongly urge that efforts be made to increase the active list of membership, and by assiduous practice endeavor to maintain the prestige which the Club has already attained. Bowling Tournament. — It is understood that a Bowling Tournament will take place at Napier next Easter, and tho Committee hope the Club will be strongly represented on that occasion. Bowling Association. — A Northern Bowling Association has at last been formed, with head-quarters at Wellington, and the Committee have appointed Mr Will Lambert as their delegate. Balance sheet.— Mr Morey, the treasurer, read tho balance-sheet, which was considered satisfactory by the meeting. — Mr J. C. George moved the adoption of tho report and statement of accounts. — Mr Paul stated he omitted to mention in his report that the President had very considerately relieved the Club of one expense by entertaining some of the guesta of the season. The Club were deeply indobted to the President. — The resolution was then seconded by Mr Goldwater, and carried. Election of Officers. — The Chairman pointed out that he had filled the offices of Vice-president for two seasons and President for two seasons, and he, there Eore, thought that a new President might be elected in his place in order to infuse new blood into tho various offices. He had much pleasure, therefore, to propose Mr Paul, who had fathered bowling here, to fill the office of President. The Chairman then thanked the members for their aid i during the time he was President. He would always take a keen interest in the Club although not an officer. -The proposition was seconded by Mr Veale, and carried unanimously.— Mr Paul returned thanks in a few suitable remarks, aud said no effort of his would be found wanting to j promote the interests of tho Club, and bowling generally. — Messrs Moroy and J . C. George were elected Vice-Presidents of the Club. — Mr T. A. Murphy was elected hon. secretary and treasurer. — Messrs Sanderson, Goldwa or, Furlong, Gray, Jones, and McAllum, were elected a Committee. Mr Bauchope waa elected auditor. ALTERATIONS.-—On Mr GOLDWATER's motion, two rules were were altered. One amendment to allow the election of two instead of one vice president, and the other altering the month of annual mooting from October to September. New Memhebs.— Messrs McKellar, C. Rennell, Tring, T. A. Murphy, J. Hißlop, Weld on, and R. Cock were elected new members of the Club. Thanks —Mr George moved a vote of thanks to the retiring officers — to the late President, to the present President (the retiring secretary), to Mr Morey (as treasurer), to Mr Bauchope (auditor), and to tho retiring Committee.— Seconded by Mr Veale, and carried .—The gentlemen named returned thanks for tho expression. Presentation of Prizes —The Chair man presented prizes won during tho past season to Messrs Jones and McAllum (double match), and to Mosers Avery, Jury, Goldwater, and Paul (rink match) The first prize toot" the form of sleevelinks, and the latter four photographs of the successful team in large and handsome frames. — Mr Morey notified that he would give a prizo for competition this season. Mr Gray also stated he would give a trophy valued at £3 3a. Vote of Sympathy. — The Chairman spoke of the loss the Club had sustained in the death of Mr J. T. Davip, and movei a vote of sympathy be sent to Mrs Davis. — Seconded by Mr Morey, and cirried. Health of President. — Tho health of the new President and retiring President was then drunk. Mr Paul and Mr Samuel made a few suitable remarks in reply. [ Half-Holiday. — Mr Goldwater advocated that the tradespeople should endeavor to have a half-holiday, say on Thursday afternoon. This would enable a large gathering to meet on the green to indulge in play. If the tradespeople were (inuuiinous in establishing a permanent half-holiday, he had no doubt, that those who already observe tlio Wednesday halflioliday would altor their day to suit. — The Chairman, Messrs Paul, Jones, Avery, and othei a supported the suggestion. — All Goldwater stated he understood that Mi Jones intended to take the matter up Openi sQ Green. — Tho opening of tin green was left to tho Committee. — Mi Sanderson said that the begining oJ November would be early enough. The meetiDg adjourned.