BOWLING CLUB.

Waipa Post, Volume XIX, Issue 1104, 11 June 1921, Page 4

BOWLING CLUB.

The second annual meeting of tlit : Otorohanga Bowling Club was held last night. Mr H. Benner presided and. there. was a total attendance of 13 members. Mr C. H. Lord, acting-secretary, presented a statement of affairs to. date and read a report on the result of his auditing. After discussion it was decided on the motion of Messrs. R. Bell and, H. Smith that the amount required (£100) for the payment of pressing liabilities, etc., be raised by debentures of £1 and upwards 'the 'same to bear interest at 'the current rate (7^'per cent). The was instructed to circulate each member regarding the debentures. The > balance-sheet 3s read was adopted.' ' . Sunday Bo wis. The question of I Sunday play on the green was brought" up by the president who asked foi\the unbiased opinion of the members.,He did not think it should prove a very vexed question especially when they recognised that it had not been a succss. The number of members using the green on ~ Sunday had been very small. Mr R. Bell seconded by Mr C. H. Lord moved that there be no Sunday bowling during the coming season. Mr Henry suggested that it was necessary that "the last year's motion for Sunday bowling be rescinded. jThis was ruled as unnecessary as the motion was for the season only. M r Armstrong, speaking as one who had moved for Sunday bowling'last season, said that from his observations he was of opinion that'the lovement had been a mistake and if Sunday bowling 'was continued he felt it would be detrimental to the club, and would tend to a reduction of membership .and public interest in the club.. • Mr Henry said.he was against the matter being brought up without notice of motion.

Mr Lord said the matter must be settled at once as the result would probably affect the election of officers. Mr. Henry continued to remonstrate and pleaded for freedom of conscience on the matter. *■* i

- Mr Bell said it was a question of whether it was to the j benefit of the club "or otherwise to continue Sunday bowling. Mr 'Chilcott spoke against the abolition of Sunday bowling. x • s Mr Corbett, whilst recognising the independence of the individual in* regard to Sunday observance, said that a club was in a different position.They had to treat the matter as a club, -or body of men. The president thanked Mr Corbett for putting the matter as he Ijad. The matter was one to be considered from the club's financial point of view and the members had to decide whether Sunday* bowling was to the benefit of the club or othewise. i, :

The question was put to the ballot with the result that the voting was: playing 5; against 8. Thi> motion was declared carried. ,'

Election of Officers. The election of officers was the next on the agenda paper. . % Mr Benner whilst thanking members for the support he had received as president said that whether** tliey had intended to propose him or not, he regretted he could not see his way to accept the position. He would, however, continue to support the club in .every way. Mr Benner then vacated the chair and Mr J. A. Ormsby took his' place.

Messrs. J. A, Ormsby and James were proposed as president but both having declined, Mr R. Bell was unanimously elected to the position.

Messrs. H. Benner, R. Green and J. Cooper were elected vice- presidents. Mr C. H. Lord was elected secretary and treasurer. The position of "green superintendent" was filled by the election of Mr Saunderson —subject to his consent. Messrs. R, England, J./James, Chi 1cott, and H. Smith were elected to the committee. Messrs Saunderson, Armstrong and James were elected a match committee. , Mr H. Corbett was- appointed auditor. Subscription. The question of subscription was discussed and it was' resolved that the subscription for the' coming year be £3 3/ and the nomination fee 10/ and country members' subscription was fixed at 30/ and honorary members 21/. ■ The meeting closed with a iearty vote of thanks to Mr 'Saunderson for the interest he had laken in the club and for his past services as secretary and the secretary was instructed to wire him and wish him success ?'n sitting for his xaminationi Caretaker. The secretary was instructed to write to Mr Holland' and inform him that the club was not in a position to accept his offer, of caretaker. On the motion of Mr Chilcott a hearty) vote of thanks was accorded Mr Benner for his services to the club - and his donations in kind. A similar vote was 15 accorded the ladies for their support and kindnefs in providing afternoon tea, etc., and this ended the v busness.