BULLS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 71, Issue 257, 30 October 1928, Page 3

BULLS

BULLS TENNIS CLUB [ Special ” Chronicle ’ Service 1 The president, Mr G. W. Flower, presided over an attendance of 23 at the annual general me*. ring last week. The annual report and balance sheet was adopted on the motion of the president, who congratulated members on the prosperous conditions ■ isclosed, and the seconder, Mr F. J. Mansell, patron of the club, enlarged upon the previous speaker’s remarks, stating that the position was splendid considering the heavy expenditure during the year for improvements. The bank overdraft would probably be wiped out when the present season’s subscriptions came in. All accounts had bej,n paid right up to date, and there were no liabilities. Mr Mansell continued in reminiscent vein, recalling the days (twenty years ago) when one of the earliest members, Miss McEwen, had to go xound the town looking for someone to play tennis with on the Club’s only court. Today the club had five of the finest courts in the district, ..nd a very large membership. He had much pleasure in moving a hearty vote of thanks to the president, captain, secretary, committee, and other members of the club who had helped to place the club 'in such a fine position. Seconded Ly Mr C. Duucum, and carried by acclamation. The election of officers for the new season resulted as follows—Patron, F. J. Mansell, Esq.; president, G. D. Flower, Esq.; vice-presidents, Sir Jas. Wilson, J. Tricker, Esq., J. H. Whisker, Esq., A. Amon, Esq., . nd F. J. Watson, Esq. Captain, V. Edwards; secretary and treasurer, F. F. Ralfe. Ladies’ committee, Mesdames Law’, Mansell and Ralfe. Men’s committee, Olson, Green, Farrer and Bertram. Delegates to the. Manawatu Lawn Tennis Association, Messrs Ralfe ard Olson. Ladder and selection committee. Miss Walker, the captain, and the secretary. Autitor, Mr R. Mackay. Typiste, Miss M. Green. A vote of thanks was passed to Miss Green and Mr Mackay for their past services. Proposals w’ere carried as follows: That subscriptions be as last year; that the grounds be left in the care of the committee; that the matter of leaving one court free for players not engaged in matches be left to the committee to arrange; that members buy tennis balls privately, not through the club; that the ladder committee be given a free hand in selecting teams for matches. A vote of thanks to the chair concluded a very enthusiastic meeting. GENERAL NEWS The acting-postmaster, Mr C. W. Farrer, with Mrs Farrer, left by the Main Trunk last evening on a visit to the Waikato and Rotorua. They will be the guests of Mr Farrer’s sister, Mrs Forrest, Waitoa, during part of their holiday. Mr P. W. Hunt, of Palmerston North, will act as relieving postmaster during Mr Farrer’s absence. Mr F. J. A. Edwards, of Halcombe, is also a member of the relieving staff here at present. Mr Gavin Wilson, who was staying with his son, Mr F. G. H. Wilson, in Bulls last week, has returned to Wellington.

The Marton Boy Scouts intend giving an entertainment in Bulls on Wednesday evening. Their minstrel show is said to be very amusing, and the lads are strong on “local hits.” THE PICTURES In “French Dressing-' the current First National release to be shown at Bulls on Saturday night, the female members of the cast are clothed in gorgeous and expensive gowns throughout the whole production. The story opens in Boston where Phillip Grey and his wife, Cynthia love amid luxury. At length, Cynthia thinking her husband untrue leaves for Paris to secure a divorce. In the productions the scenes were actually filmed in the French capital in the night clubs and on the boulevardes and the players were able to display the latest in while dancing merrily to the tunes of Parisian jazz-bands or sipping wine in cafes that are only peculiar to Paris.