TAIHAPE NEWS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 244, 16 October 1939, Page 2

TAIHAPE NEWS

Amateur Athletic Club Amateur Athletic Cub wtu held u.: Friday evening, when the president, Mr. H. D. Bond, presided over a laige and enthusiastic attendance, including • >n auof the Taiiiape Amateur Athlet. • Club on ihe very able and satisfactory way held on show night, also the dance evening. The financial result was very piex-ing to the committee of p. Association as they nad no doubt it was to the Athletic Club. The president thanked the 'ccrelary for his fine efforts, which had contributed in a large measure to the slic'd:. At ■ • fleeted mu h c.eT: on the secretarj <Mr. W. A. Smith-. > . to the committee and the competitors for their contribution towards a most successful season. The report and balance-sheet were adopted, Lie latter disclosing a credit of 152. • i offi 1 I: Patron. Mr. J. Quirk; president. Mr. H. D. B ( Messrs. H. R. Rush, T V. Auld: hon. secretary and treasurer. -Mr. W. A. Smith; hon. auditor, Mr. J. Graham; executive committee. Messrs. .1. Menzies, J. Hunt. Grey. R. Finn, W. Pine. R. D. Mayson, J* C. Bowick. with power to add; delegates to Wanganui Centre, Mr. J. Goss and another. On the motion of .Mr. J. Hunt it was decidea to start the twilight sports on November 2. tabloid meetings should be held during the season, including novelty events. Mr. Menzies moved that the system of providing prizes for each t«\ light meeting be retained. The motion wa? carried. Mr Smith offer? : point* prizes for ladies for the season for twlight meetings only. The chairman reported that '.he A. and P. Association were desirous that a floodlight meeting should be held on show night and he had assured the president and secretary that in all probability such a meeting would be held. The subscription was fixed at 5s for seniors, 2s 6d for juniors under 18 years and 2s fid for ladies.