EGMONT RACING CLUB.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1527, 31 July 1919, Page 9

EGMONT RACING CLUB.

ANNUAL REPORT. The following report for the year ending June 30 is to be presented by the chairman (Mr. J. Gray) at the annual meeting of the members of the Egmont Racing Club at Hawera to-day (AVednesday, July 30): — The committee have pleasure in presenting the annual balance-sheet, and can congratulate members upon the continued prosperity and popularity of the club. The year’s operations resulted in a net profit of £3317 7s. 9d., after making donations amounting to £285 Ils. 9d., and writin g off £353 for-, depreciation on buildings, £153 10s. for improvements and £5O 12s. 6d. for plant. During the year the sum of £1915 14s. has been expended in acquiring further

land, and a« sum of £153 10s. on improvements, viz., a new judge’s box and installation of electric light in buildings and caretaker’s cottage; The sum of £715 13s. 7d. for maintenance of property is exceptionally large, owing to all buildings having been renovated and repaired where necessary, including the relining of the ceiling of the grandstand. All buildings are now in good state of repair. The increased popularity of the club’s meetings necessitates further accommodation for patrons, and your committee have in view an extensive scheme of improvements, which they hope to have completed in time for the next summer meeting. The year ha.s been one of more than usual misfortune in the passing away of several of our esteemed members and officials, viz., Messrs. J. M. Currin, G. H. Gibson, M. J. Goodson AV H. Hartgill and A. S. Tonks. Your committee record the death of these gentlemen with deep regret. The committee desire to express thanks to the paid and honorary staff for their services during the year. . Nominations for the offices of president and vice-president, not being in excess of the offices to be filled I hereby declare the following duly elected, viz.: President. Mr. R. H. Nolan; vice-president, Mr. J. Gray.