SUCCESSFUL YEAR

Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20832, 16 June 1939, Page 2

SUCCESSFUL YEAR

FRANKTON BOWLING CLUB ANNUAL MEETING HELD One of the most successful seasons fn the history of the Frankton Bowlins: Club was reviewed in the club’s pavilion last evening when the annual meeting was held. The president, Mr J, Cooney, presided over a good attendance. **\Ve made progress beyond all expectations last > ear. and I feel sure that this will be an incentive to the ensuing year’s ofticprs to further the work that has already been carried out." said Mr Cooney when presenting his annual report. "In that connection I would urge every member to cooperate with the executive in all possible ways. I am sure that the club can be justly proud of tiie high standard of play that lias prevailed and of the performances in competition and tournament play, which have had their reward in the victories that have been gained.’’ Once again the Frankton club won the Faster tournament, Messrs H. Hawkins. P. Bond. 11. Judge and H. Alker gaining thp decision after a playoff with a Claudelands rink.' In addition. Messrs P. Bond. B. Hawkins, P. Exelby and H. Alker won the champion of champions title, and the club's representatives also won the Morrinsville and Taupiri clubs’ Boxing Day tournaments and the final tournament on the Frankton green. Challenge Pairs Shield Mr J. D. Gann's rink, which also Included Messrs C. Exelby. A. Rockell and A. Bridges, was the runner-up in the South Auckland centre’s New Tear tournament. The club was also the holder of the Waikato Challenge Pairs Shield until next o»*ason. Messrs Judge and Exelby having successfully defended the last challenge "The membership has increased to over 40 members," continued Mr Cooney. "A women’s bowling club is already under way and I feel that this will be a successful adjunct to our club." When expressing appreciation to everyone who had assisted the club during the year, Mr Cooney mentioned the action of Mr C. W. Weatherley in donating trophies for the night bowling pairs tournament. The report and the balance sheet, which disclosed a satisfactory position, were adopted. Election of Officers The election of ofTlccrs resulted as follows:—Patron, Mr H. T. Reid; president, Mr J. Rooney; vice-presi-dents, Messrs A. Rockell and P. Bond: secretary and treasurer, Mr E. Whineray; assistant secretary, Mr F. E. Forster; auditor, Mr J. Prenton; green committee, Messrs J. Cooney, A. Samson and 11. B. Kerr; selection committee, Messrs P. Bond and H. Judge; delegates to South Auckland Centre, Messrs J. Cooney and P. Bond; delegates to Waikato Committee, Messrs Cooney and A. Wheeler; club coach, Mr H. Judge; committee, Messrs H. Judge. T. Luxton, J. Ross, R. McLean, P. Hansen, snr., and A. Bridges. Matters affecting the formation of the women's club were discussed, the president stating that the work was well in hand. Already 24 prospective members had come forward and indications were that a strong club would be formed. It was proposed that the new club could use the green on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons and on Wednesday evenings. It was decided to invite Mr N. Bell to address the club members after the opening of the new season. The following trophies which were won. last season were presented by the president.—Champion singles. Mr W. H. Hawkins; champion pairs. Messrs H. Judge and P. Bond; junior handicap. Mr F. E. Forster; president's cup, Mr H. B. Kerr; handicap singles, Mr R. Si Alker; night bowling cup, Mr J. Cooney; most improved player, Mr J. Stuart. Having been the winning skip for three successive/ years in the champion pairs competition, Mr Bond won the skip’s trophy outright. HAMILTON EABT CLUB ANNUAL MEETING HELD A very successful year was reviewed at the annual meeting of the Hamilton East Bowling Club held last evening. The accounts revealed that the club was in a most satisfactory financial position the excess of income over expenditure on the year’s workings being almost £65. The balance sheet showed that there was £lOl 7s 2d in the trading bank and over £62 in the savings bank. Mr W\ Wilson presided over an attendance of about 50 members. In his report. Mr Wilson referred to the growing membership of the club and stated if it continued to increase at the present rate consideration would have to be given to enlarging the pavilion. During the year a number of trophies were presented and the thanks of the club were due to the donors, said Mr Wilson. The following officers were elected: Patron. Mr L. D. Nathan; chairman. Mr J. Karton: vice-presidents. Messrs H. Lorn.is, L. >yms. R. Handley; secretary and treasurer. Mr F. Mitchell: auditor. Mr D. >yms; committee, Messrs N. Hamilton. H. Lomas. P. Kelly, R. Handley, M. Sklenars: delegates to South Auckland Centre. Messrs J. Karton and A. Williams; match commillre. Messrs H. Lomas. P. Kelly and N. sklenars; club reporter, Mr H. Davison.