RIVERTON BOWLING CLUB.

Western Star, 30 April 1920, Page 2

RIVERTON BOWLING CLUB.

The annual meeting of the above was hold in Mr Stock’s rooms on Thursday, when there was a good attendance of members, the. President (Mr E. B. Patrick) being in the chair.

The Treasurer read the balancesheet, which showed the receipts to have been £46 10s 6d, the chief items being; subscriptions £34 10s, and dona---’ tions £lO 2s. The expenditure embodied £36 11s for caretaking and* £5 17s 3d for top-dressing, and sundry small amounts, leaving a. credit balance of 6/-. The liabilities over assets showed a debit of 12/-. . The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the balance-sheet, saidl he had to congratulate the Club on its healthy financial position. Last year they commenced with a debit of £l3, and this year they closed with a. debit of 13/-. That was most satisfactory, and a credit to the members. That was not the only credit to be accounted for. During the season the players had attainedl a position that any club should be proud of. The Club members were the winners of the four-rink championship, with 5 wins and no losses. The champion singles fell to S. L. Beer, while the doubles were won by Beer and Buddie. At the end of last season Willett’s rink held the .senior “Stars,” which were eventually. handed over to' a second link, slapped fay Beer, and this rink also, holds an unbeaten record.' The junior “ Stars ” were held by Fraser’s rink, and Buddie arranged a rink, challenged the Aparima rink, andl was successful in bringing' the trophies back. Taken altogether they bad scooped the pool. The young players had been valuable to the Club and acquitted themselves well in the various matches. Ho felt they were entitled to stand up and give three cheers for themselves. (Laughter.) The good weather after Christmas andi the intelligent and enthusiastic efforts of Mr King had put the green in splendid order, and it was a pleasure to 1 play upon. The- club matches were well contested. Mr Scobie, the genial treasurer, and one of the keenest players again won the Cup for the champion singles, S. Beer 1 behlg runner-up, and they could all congratulate him in winning two 1 trophies, and wish him every luck, health and prosperity. (Applause.) He would formally move the adoption of the balance-sheet, congratulating members on the splendid spirit that existed - during the season. -Mr Wintou, in seconding the motion, said he was pleased at their success. The green bad been, in good order, and the games had been very enjoyable, both in sociability and inkeenness. “ '

Mr Willett said the great success in bowling was a good green, and there was no doubt their gyeen had never been in better order. They should! endeavour, to keep up .a. high standard. It was a credit to their caretaker, Mr King, They should look ahead, and build up a fund for the purpose of erecting a pavilion. They already had a £SO donation.- from the estate of their late member, Mr W. J. Pankjiurst, and, they should now add to it, so that a pavilion, in. keeping with the beautiful surroundings could be built in the near future future.

The Chairman, in presenting Mr Scohie with the Gordon Cup, said members congratulated' him on his play and his success in winning it twice. Mr Scohie, in reply, said he was very pleased to win, but there was' a bit of luck in the final game. The Chairman said W. Buddie, the skip of the winning doubles, was not present, but he noticed their old friend " Larry ” Dwyer, his lead) was present, and he wished to congratulate him, and asked him, to come forward and claim his prize. (Applause.) L, Dwyer said he was proud of his valuable prize, and h© wishodi the club and its members long life and success. Mr Willett, as vice-president of the Southland centre, was entrusted by the President, -Mr McDonald, with the presentation of the valuable, cup for the rink championship. This cup presented in 1917, Orepuki being the first holders. Riverton has now won it twice in succession. It becomes the property' of the club which at the end of 10 years has the most wins.'

—Office-bearers.—'

•President: Mr A. E. Willett; Vicepresidents : Messrs P. Wilson and G. Merrie; Secretary, Mr S. L. McNeil; Treasurer, Mr W. Scobie; Committee: Messrs'S. L- Beer, E. B. Patrick, W, Buddie, S. Bailey, W. J- Wintou, E. Trail, J. Geary, J. O’Brien, S. Hall, Auditor; Mr F. 0. Mills. Delegate, Mr A. E. Willett. The subscription was „ibted» at 30/and 15/- for country and first year members.

Mr Scohie, in moving a hearty vote of thanks to Mr King for his attention to the green during the season, said he had played on a few greens while away on holiday, and none of them could come near their own.

Mr. King, in reply, said he liked a good green to> play on himself. To keep the green in order they must do a little top-dressing in the spring. The hanks wanted building up. The worm casts had become very bad, aud when those were cut off by the mower it left bare patch. A good idpai during the winter would be to run oho of°the old fashioned mowers oyer the surface now and then to keep it clear of the casts and allow the grass to grow. There Aver© still a feAv lio’lloav places on the green.—lt Avas decided that the incoming Committee take into' consideration the suggetions' of tho caretaker. . , It Avas decided that the matter of bowl testing be gone into. A vote* of thanks to the retiring President Avas carried by acclamation. A dainty supper was provided Mrs Stock. This Avas done full justice to, and a hearty vote- of thanks was tendered the hostess and her assistant, Miss Johnstone, for their attention.