BULLS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 229, 28 September 1931, Page 3

BULLS

BULLS CROQUET CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. ( The annual general meeting of the Bulls Croquet Club was held on Friday, Mrs b. W. Ingram presiding over a good attendance of members. The annual report, which was adopted, read as follows: — ‘ ‘ The season 1930-31 was a very short one, the weather being unfavourable, and tne Hawke's Bay earthquakes interfering with mter-cipb matches. Omy two inter-club matches were played. Bulls lost to Shannon, 7,7 —82; and to Northern, 63—87. Mesdames Stevens and Wilson, holders of the Bennett Buttons, lost to Mesdames Ingram and Brough tun, 16 —26. Mesdames Wilson and warmer defeated the holders, 26 — 13; ana defeated Takaro (Miss Tennent and Mrs McFarlane),. 26—7; but lost the Buttons to Northern (Mesdames Tucker and Cook), 14—26. Only one match was p.ayed for the Edis Stars, Mesdames Ingram and Brouguton defeating Mesdames Wilson and Larmer, 26—22. Members attended the opening day at Marton, Mesdames Larmor and Wilson winning trophies. Fine weather prevailed on our opening day, and visitors'were present iroui Marton, Feilding and Oroua Clubs, and competitions were won as follows: — Golf, Mrs Dewe (Feilding); Tunnels, Mrs Read (Bulls); French, Mrs Bridge (Oroua); Ladder, Mrs Broughton (Bulls). The president attended a ga.a day at Terrace End, and won a trophy. A friendly match was played at nuns between Marton and Bulls, the home players winning both doubles. Successful euchre parties were held during the winter, and Mrs F. Simpson, Mr G. H. Archer, and members are ; thanked for trophies. Trophies for opening day were donated by Mesdames Ingram, Broughton and Wilson; and on closing day by Mesdames Larmer, Brouguton, Ingram and Wiison. During the year the club lost one of its members, Mrs John Ellery, auu members stood in silence in respect for the deceased. Another loss to croquet was also suffered by the death of Mr C. A. £. Ferguson, secretary of the N.Z. Council. We have to again thank Mr Geo. Ellis, the club’s patrons, for his continued interest in the club. Also Mr G. H. Archer, for his valuable assistance, and the caretaker (Mr Hillier) for extra work done during the year. Under the circumstances the past season was a good one, and the club is in a sound financial position. The prospects for the coming season are very bright, several new members taking up tne game, and the lawns being in improved condition.” Election of Officers.—The following were elected: Patron, Mr Geo. Ellis; president, Mrs b. W. Ingram; vice-presi-dent, Mrs H. Stevens; hon. treasurer, Mrs C. M. Broughton; hon. secretary, Mrs E. \viison; committee, Mesdames Robins, Bead, Dougiity, Larmer, Stevens, Simpson, and tne president, treasurer and secretary (ex officio); matcii committee, Mesdames Stevens and Larmer; afternoon tea secretary, Mrs Wilson. Subscriptions.—lt was decided to reduce the subscriptions 25 per cent, making them 15s this season. General.—it was decided to officially open the green on the same day as the Bowling Club, the actual date not yet being arranged. Mr D. Hillier was reappointed the club's caretaker. Affiliation.—lt was decided to affiliate with the Manawatu Croquet Association, and to take part in Manawatu inter-club matches. SALE DAY. To-day is sale day in Bulls. There will be a fair yarding of cattle, sheep and pigs. To-day being Dominion Day, the banks will be closed, and the usual rush for “change” will ensue. EARTHQUAKE. Earthquakes have been fairly frequent lately, and many local people felt a queer tremor shortly before 8 p.m. on Friday. There was only a slight shake, but subterranean noises like thunder were somewhat alarming. RANGITIKEI GOLF CLUB. The final of the 1931 Handicap was well contested. W. Pean was 4 up at the end of' the first round, but Q. O. Wilson took the next four holes, and after that a neck and neck struggle ensued. They were all square at the 17th hole, and it was anybody’s game. Both found the rough with their drives, and Dean’s second went into the drain, the penalty giving Wilson the advantage, to win by one stroke.