ROWING

Western Star, 6 October 1939, Page 1

ROWING

OPENING OF BIVEBTPN CLUB.

■ln glorious weather the Biverton Rowing Club initiated their season's activities with the official opening on Wednesday afternoon. Owing to the shed having recently been shifted from its former site to the new location, boats were not ready for active use. The president of the Club, the Mayor (Dr ■N. G. Trotter) made reference | that in. 1901 the original permission | was given to erect the sheds on the former site, and he complimented the contractors (Messrs Lindsay Bros.) on the admirable job they had made of the shifting. 1901 was also the year they affiliated with the Southland Rowing Association, and they had continued membership ever since. He wished them a prosperous and successful season. Those present then made an inspection of the shed and got busy with preliminary arrangements, shifting the skiffs and other necessary -requirements to enable the first boat to enter the water this evening ready for the week-end. " SMOKE CONCERT. At a smoke concert held in the evening Dr. Trotter again presided, and after he had proposed the loyal toasts the following toasts were honoured: "Southland Rowing Association," proposed by Mr W. Smyth and replied to bv Mr A. G. Campbell gill)""Riverton Rowing Club," proposed by Air T. Craig and responded to by Mr H. Allison. "Sister' Clubs," .proposed by Mr J. Hogan (Invercargill) and responded io bj r Mr Arthur Bailey. "Kindred Sports," proposed by Air J. Frew and responded to by Air A. Nicol (Aparima Bowling Club) and Air J. Eraser (Football). "Ex-Oarsmen," proposed by Air R. Campbell and responded to by Mr G. Dickson. "Successful Crews," proposed by Air H. Allison and responded to by Air W. Saunders. "Coaches," proposed by Air A. Weir and responded to by Air W. Camp bell. "Coxswains," proposed by Air F. Hop wood and responded to by Angus Bailey. "Ladies," proposed by Air V. Rose and responded to by Air J. Fraser. "The President," proposed by Mr W. Smyth and responded to by Dr. Trotter.' *