BOWLING.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 160711, 26 July 1920, Page 4

BOWLING.

WANGANUI CLUB. •. ANNUAL MEETING.' The annual general meeting was held on Saturday night in the Central Hall before a record attendance. Eloquence was the order of the evening, and orators were all in a happy vein. What had been done in the past year was talked over, the glorious victory at Christchurch when London’s doughty team brought home the Blue Ribbon of the Bowling World, and what was going to be done in the coming season, was all brought forward in speeches worthy of a place in Hansard. The following officers were elected:—President, Geo. Spriggens; vice-president, R. G. McNiven; hon. secretary, A. Nisbet Smith; hon. treasurer, D. McFarlane; hon. auditors, W. Rankin, and W. Ridd; committee, Messrs Addenbrooke, Beswick, Crawford, Foster, Harden, Mewburn, McAneny, Price, Doig Scott. Sixteen new members were brought forward, and if one can believe Dame Rumour, more than double that number are just waiting to get their names down. Hearty good wishes and congratulations to the retiring president and vice-president brought a splendid and enthusiastic gathering to a close. RAPANUI CLUB. „ ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Rapanui Bowling Club was held on Wednesday last, Mr J. Hodges presiding. . The first annual report congratulated the members on the progress made snice the club was formed sixteen months ago. The opening game was played last Easter and the green promises exceedingly well for next season. The balance sheet showed a balance due on formation of green and cost of plant and pavilion, of £395. This liability it is anticipated will be considerably reduced by donations. The following were elected officers for the ensuing season:—President, G. S. Gordon; vice-president, J. B. Jack; hon. secretary and treasurer, W. G. Herd; general committee, Messrs Gibbard, Low, Ross, S. Russell, H. Christie, G. Handley, S. Handley; delegate to Centre, H, Christie. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Messrs Gibbard and Jack for their great services in getting the club thoroughly established.