New Zealand Power-Boat Association.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 13, 28 September 1910, Page 9

New Zealand Power-Boat Association.

ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the New Zealand Power Boat Association was held last Wednesday, the commodore (Mr. A. It. Brett) presiding over a good attendance of members. Annual Report.—ln the fifth annual report, presented by the secretary (Mr A. L. Alexander), the committee congratulated the Association on the successful result of the past season’s operations, the year’s finances showing an increase in the number of subscriptions paid, some 203 having been paid, as compared with 174 the prece‘ding year. During the season numerous races were held, all of which proved successful, especially the cruising events, there having been plenty of entries, while the trophies were valuable and attractive. Several picnics were also held, and were well attended and enjoyable. A good number of boats turned out on each occasion, and it was felt generally that the association might number these pleasant events among their most successful fixtures. The committee considered that in future a larger number of such trips would add greatly to the popularity of the association. The bal-ance-sheet showed a satisfactory state of affairs, a substantial credit balance being carried forward. The report and balancesheet were adopted, the commodore and vice-commodore (Mr Jaggs) both referring to the evident success of the past season’s operations. Officers.—The election of officers for tlio ensuing season resulted as follows: —Commodore, Mr I*. J. llowden; vice-commodore, M. W. Hazzard; rear-commodore, Mr Chas. Palmer; lion treas., Mr L. Buchanan; committee,• Messrs AV. 11. Worrall. C. Court. A. .1. Collings, S. Leyland, A. 11. Bentley, J. Wilson, I>. Morrison, A. 11. Atkinson, C Dryland, E. Edgcninbp and T. Prosser. Some difficulty was experienced in securing a secretary to replace Mr A. I;. Alexander, who retired from the post, the matter bring eventually left to Hie ingoing committee. Mr Palmer moved that in future an honorarium be paid Io Ihe secretary, the amount to be fixed by the committee. The motion was carried. The appointment of a handicapper was also left to the Ingoing committee. Messrs J. do Renzi and Payee were re-elected as honorary auditors. Mr Jaggs was elected as delegate to the 1 ich Ing Association, the appointment of a second delegate being left to the new committee. Thanks.—Votes of thanks to the retiring commodore, vice-commodore, and members of the outgoing committee were carried. Messrs. Brett mid Jaggs returning- thanks. Trophies.—Mr. A. R. Brett promised throe trophies, to be presented at the cud of the season to the throe boats winning the most points. It was decided to place C 5 to the reserve fund, and Messrs. Brel! and 11. Whitson each contributed £2 10, towards the reserve fund.

Tort Captains.—Mr. Jaggs suggested that the commodore call at the earliest opportunity upon Mr. Wilson, of Mahurangl, on the question of appointing him port captain for that district, as there are a good number of members in the locality. The commodore expressed the opinion that it would also be appropriate if the following gentlemen were appointed as port captains: - Mr. Darby (Russell), Mr. Steadman (Whangarei), Mr. 11. Dacro (Mangonui), Mr. E. Payne (Thames), and Mr. Moresby (Paeroa). It was decided to adopt the suggestions. Presentation.—The commodore presented. Mr. 11. Cadnese, junr.. wiih a handsome gold medal in appreciation of h’s past services as secretary, and Mr. Alexander, the retiring secretary, also received a token of appreciation for his efforts on behalf of the Associa tlon. Club-house.—Captain St. Clair AVhyte expressed the opinion that it a was tim e the Association possessed a clubhouse of its own. seeing that a site was given it by the Harbour Board three years ago, ami he pro posed that debentures be issued at £J each for the purpose of erecting the building. A number of gentlemen present promised to lake up debentures. Mr. Jack moved that the flag officers and (’apt. Whyte be appointed to go into the matter, visit the site, wait on the Harbour Board, and report to the committee at the next mooting, .after which a general meeting bo called to obtain the feeling of members. The motion was second by Mr. Alexander, and carried unanimously. Harbour Thefts.— Mr. Do Renzi thought that something should bp done in the way of offering a reward leading to the conviction of perpetrators of petty larceny from power boats. The general feeling was that the matter was one for the Yachting Association to deal with, but it was decided to place £5 in the hands of the Yachting Association for the purpose.