October 1925
October 1925
October 1925
Third Annual Report
Third Annual Report
On 6th November1925, The Consett Guardian reported on the Club's third annual meeting.
A transcriptions of the article is below.
CONSETT PARK BOWLING CLUB.ANNUAL MEETING.CLUB IN VERY PROSPEROUS POSITION.EXTENSION OF PRIZE LIST.The annual meeting of the above club took place on Friday night in the P. M. Church schoolroom, Park Road Blackhill, when there was a large attendance.In the unavoidable absence of counsellors E. J. George and R. Alsop, coun. W.D. Reed was voted to the chair. The chairman said that they had two friends from South Moor with them that night - Mr. Turner and his colleague. (Applause.) They were very pleased to see them although they had come under the impression that it was the annual whist drive at the club.THIRD ANNUAL REPORTThis was submitted by Major Mangles on behalf of the Management Committee as follows:-In presenting to you the third annual report of the club we feel we can confidently assert that the past season has been most successful and enjoyable from every point of view. We commenced the season on Saturday April 25th when the new Bowling Green was opened by our chairman Mr Ralph Alsop, who performed the ceremony in the unavoidable absence of Mr. George, our President. The opening game was played by sides composed of players selected by the President and the Chairman and resulted in a win for the Chairman‘s side by 61 points to 56. Considering that the green was laid only last season it played remarkably well. After the game the players and friends were invited to partake of tea which was kindly provided by the Consett Iron Company, when felicitous speeches were made by Counsellors Nixon and Walton. Our Chairman Coun. Alsop in responding on behalf of the Consett Iron Company and the Bowling Club announced that the club had received the offer of a trophy, a beautiful silver cup, from the Vice-presidents to be competed for in a “Pairs” competition, and in the name of the Management Committee he thanked the Vice-presidents for their gift. The club, so far as competitions are concerned. is now complete with trophies and we must consider ourselves fortunate in having so many kind patrons connected with the club, and who take such a very live interest in it. Few clubs so young as ours have been so fortunate.It will be remembered that previously our annual general meetings were held in January but in accordance with the request of the County and the English Bowling Associations. who hold theirs in November and December respectively, our rule has been altered and in future the annual general meeting will be held in the month of October.The weather this summer has been very favourable for bowling and in consequence the green has been well patronised. There have been numerous occasions when the attendance has been so good that both greens could have been fully occupied if the old one had been in condition, but in spite of having to wait the players generally have accepted the position in a very good spirit. Needless to say that under such pleasant and favourable conditions there has been a marked advance in the quality of the play which we think is to some extent also due to a new competition which we commenced at the end of May, called a “Jumble” competition. It became very popular. As the rules and conditions explain it continued throughout the season and it has had the effect of making an ordinary game into a keen contest. Prizes were awarded to the three members who obtained the best percentage of points gained to games played, and the winners were as follows:- 1st prize Major Mangles 11.95 per cent; second prize Mr. R. W. Bell 11.39; third prize Mr. R. Middleton 11.34.The club sent up a satisfactory number of entries for the County Championships - in the rinks championship five entries. The winning rink, composed of Messrs. J. W. Lake R. W. Bell, J W. Richardson and Major Mangles (skip), succeeded in winning the final of the N. W. Durham District, but were beaten in the next round by York District Rink. In the Pairs Championship we made three entries, the winning pair being Messrs. W. Turnbull and T. Dunn, who were beaten by Garesfield in the District final. In the Singles Championship we had one entry Mr. J.B. Richardson, who was beaten in the District final also by the Garesfield player.The following members were nominated for county honours:- J. Heatley, J. B. Richardson, R. Wilson, F. J. Simpson, G. Eustace, D. Davison and Major Mangles. Of these Messrs. J. Heatley, J. P. Richardson and Major Mangles played in the County trial match at Sunderland.Mr. R. Wilson and Major Mangles played in the County matches the Northampton, Cumberland and Westmoreland, and the last name also played v. Northumberland.The Club Championship was won by Mr R. Tindle who has played consistently well throughout the season and thoroughly deserves the honour of being the club champion for this year. In the final he met a very doughty opponent in Mr. J . Heatley, last year’s champion, who has once more shown that he is a wonderfully good single-handed player. We congratulate these two gentlemen on their successes. The rink competition was won by the following:- Messrs. G. Curry, J. Turner, W. Turnbull and E. Tindle (skip), and we offer them our congratulations. It will be seen that Mr. T. Tindle, in addition to being the club champion, has also skipped a winning rink in the Rink Competition - a further proof of his undoubted ability.In the Pairs competition several things combined to prevent a conclusion being reached; they were unavoidable but we hope that in future years means will be devised to ensure ties being played off in reasonable time so that the final result may be obtained at the end of the season.The number of Spoons competitions were six this year, an increase of two compared with previous years. They again proved very sporting and enjoyable games.Club matches were played against Chopwell, Langley Park, Garesfield, South Moor and Heaton Casuals. In all nine matches were played of which seven were won, and two lost. Total shots – For, 761; against 663. In the C.I.C. Competition the club again finished second to Langley Park.The members continued to expand hospitality to the visiting teams by entertaining them after the games to tea or supper, and we are sure that these functions are a valuable asset in helping to create a good feeling of sportsmanship between the members of our club and the visiting clubs.The following table gives the results of the selected skips:- P W L T F AMr. J. B. Richardson 8 4 4 0 167 158Mr. R. Wilson 7 3 3 1 166 134Mr. E. Tindle 6 3 2 1 116 195Major Mangles 5 3 2 0 107 92Mr. R. Alsop 2 2 0 0 43 36Mr. W. Turnbull 1 1 0 0 30 11Mr. J. W. Lake 1 1 0 0 24 15Mr. W. D. Reed 1 1 0 0 20 18Mr. T. Mitchell 1 1 0 0 23 21Mr. J. Heatley 1 0 1 0 17 18
Another feature of this season’s programme was the introduction of a “Ladies” Day, which proved to be most successful. Rinks were selected from those who responded to the invitation and silver spoons were presented to the members of the winning rink. Afterwards the players and friends adjourned for tea as the guests of our esteemed Chairman.In March we held a very successful whist drive and social. This event is taking a very important place in the social functions of the winter season, and its success is due very largely to those who assist in the entertainment of the guests, and who so kindly give prizes for the whist drive.The future of our club is very bright, and its success is one more proof that the game of bowls has something in it which causes men to be drawn together in the spirit which creates a friendship. This is nothing new, for Shakespeare has written: he is a marvellous good neighbour, faith, and a very good bowler.FINANCIAL POSITIONMr Stockdale, the hon. Treasurer, said they had commenced the year with a balance in hand of £9 18s 7d. Subscriptions amounted to £33 5s, and their total income was £68 0s 1d. After meeting outstanding accounts to the sum of £17 1s they would have a balance in the bank of £12 15s, (Applause.)The Chairman thought it a very satisfactory report for a young club (Here, hear.)The reports were adopted amid applause.ELECTION OF OFFICERSOfficers for the ensuing year were chosen as follows:- President, Coun. E.J. George; Chairman of the Management Committee coun. R Alsop; the vice-presidents were re-elected “on bloc”; treasure Mr. J. H. Stockdale; hon. Sec. Major Mangles; assistant Mr. J W Lake; auditors Capt. Barrow and Mr A. Simpson.The Management Committee consists of four members elected by the Consett Iron Co. and the same number by the members. The latter chosen were Coun. W. D. Reed, Dr. J, Murray, Messrs. M. Hobday and F. Simpson.PRESENTATION OF PRIZESThe Chairman said that after keen competition the club championship had been won by Mr E Tindle (Applause.) In addition to the trophy, he had to present to Mr Tindle a replica and gold medal. (Applause.)A letter was read from Mr. Heatley, the runner-up, regretting his inability to be present owing to business claims, but congratulating Mr Tindle upon his success and hoping that they might meet in the final next year. (Applause.)The chairman said that Mr Tindle has also been successful in “skipping” the team that had won the Rink Championship. (Applause.)Prizes were then presented to Messrs. G. Currie, J. Turner, W. Turnbull and E. Tindle.The Chairman next handed over the “Jumble” competition prizes to Major Mangles. Mr. R. W. Bell and Mr. R. Nettleton.PRIZE LIST INCREASEDMajor Mangles said that they were all of one mind with regard to the flourishing state of the balance sheet. They were all delighted that they had such a balance in hand, and it had struck him, seeing that their income was practically assured from year to year, that they might increase their prize list. He had therefore drawn up the following suggestions:- The prizes for the club championship were now value £2 and £1 1s respectively. He suggested, instead, prizes worth £2, £1 10s and 10s. In the rink championship all the entrance fees went towards prizes. He suggested that that continue but there be second prizes for the runners up of the value of 10/- each. In the Jumbles competition the value of the prize is worth £1, 12/6 and 7/6. He suggested that they will be £1, 17/6, 15/-, 12/6 and 10/-. As they would see from the list, there was but little difference in the percentages for the "Jumble" competition. If what he had suggested was adopted it would mean a nett increase of £4 14s. He thought that even if they passed that, and they went on with the same expenditure, they would still have a balance on the right side each year. He moved that they approved the advance of £4 14s in the prize list.The chairman was sure that there would not be a dissentient voice.The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.It was also decided to increase the games in the "Jumble" competition to 40.A hearty vote of thanks to the chairman ended the proceedings.
Another feature of this season’s programme was the introduction of a “Ladies” Day, which proved to be most successful. Rinks were selected from those who responded to the invitation and silver spoons were presented to the members of the winning rink. Afterwards the players and friends adjourned for tea as the guests of our esteemed Chairman.In March we held a very successful whist drive and social. This event is taking a very important place in the social functions of the winter season, and its success is due very largely to those who assist in the entertainment of the guests, and who so kindly give prizes for the whist drive.The future of our club is very bright, and its success is one more proof that the game of bowls has something in it which causes men to be drawn together in the spirit which creates a friendship. This is nothing new, for Shakespeare has written: he is a marvellous good neighbour, faith, and a very good bowler.FINANCIAL POSITIONMr Stockdale, the hon. Treasurer, said they had commenced the year with a balance in hand of £9 18s 7d. Subscriptions amounted to £33 5s, and their total income was £68 0s 1d. After meeting outstanding accounts to the sum of £17 1s they would have a balance in the bank of £12 15s, (Applause.)The Chairman thought it a very satisfactory report for a young club (Here, hear.)The reports were adopted amid applause.ELECTION OF OFFICERSOfficers for the ensuing year were chosen as follows:- President, Coun. E.J. George; Chairman of the Management Committee coun. R Alsop; the vice-presidents were re-elected “on bloc”; treasure Mr. J. H. Stockdale; hon. Sec. Major Mangles; assistant Mr. J W Lake; auditors Capt. Barrow and Mr A. Simpson.The Management Committee consists of four members elected by the Consett Iron Co. and the same number by the members. The latter chosen were Coun. W. D. Reed, Dr. J, Murray, Messrs. M. Hobday and F. Simpson.PRESENTATION OF PRIZESThe Chairman said that after keen competition the club championship had been won by Mr E Tindle (Applause.) In addition to the trophy, he had to present to Mr Tindle a replica and gold medal. (Applause.)A letter was read from Mr. Heatley, the runner-up, regretting his inability to be present owing to business claims, but congratulating Mr Tindle upon his success and hoping that they might meet in the final next year. (Applause.)The chairman said that Mr Tindle has also been successful in “skipping” the team that had won the Rink Championship. (Applause.)Prizes were then presented to Messrs. G. Currie, J. Turner, W. Turnbull and E. Tindle.The Chairman next handed over the “Jumble” competition prizes to Major Mangles. Mr. R. W. Bell and Mr. R. Nettleton.PRIZE LIST INCREASEDMajor Mangles said that they were all of one mind with regard to the flourishing state of the balance sheet. They were all delighted that they had such a balance in hand, and it had struck him, seeing that their income was practically assured from year to year, that they might increase their prize list. He had therefore drawn up the following suggestions:- The prizes for the club championship were now value £2 and £1 1s respectively. He suggested, instead, prizes worth £2, £1 10s and 10s. In the rink championship all the entrance fees went towards prizes. He suggested that that continue but there be second prizes for the runners up of the value of 10/- each. In the Jumbles competition the value of the prize is worth £1, 12/6 and 7/6. He suggested that they will be £1, 17/6, 15/-, 12/6 and 10/-. As they would see from the list, there was but little difference in the percentages for the "Jumble" competition. If what he had suggested was adopted it would mean a nett increase of £4 14s. He thought that even if they passed that, and they went on with the same expenditure, they would still have a balance on the right side each year. He moved that they approved the advance of £4 14s in the prize list.The chairman was sure that there would not be a dissentient voice.The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.It was also decided to increase the games in the "Jumble" competition to 40.A hearty vote of thanks to the chairman ended the proceedings.
