October 1928
October 1928
October 1928
Sixth Annual Report
Sixth Annual Report
The Consett Guardian printed the Club's sixth annual report.
A transcriptions of the article is below.
BOWLS.
CONSETT PARK CLUB.The annual meeting of the above club was held on Monday night at Blackhill when Mr. J. T. Wilson was voted to the chair in the unavoidable absence of the president and chairman.SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT.The annual report was read as follows:-It is with pleasure we present to you the annual report. The club continues to be in a healthy condition. The membership, viz 200, is complete, and there are a number on the waiting list ready to take up vacancies when they occur. The financial position is satisfactory.Owing to inclement weather the opening of the greens was delayed and did not take place until the 28th April. As in previous years a match was played between teams chosen by the President and the Chairman. After the game the players and friends were entertained to tea by the kind invitation of the Consett Iron Co. Representatives of the local councils were present and expressed the appreciation of the public generally to the Consett Iron Company for providing such excellent facilities for recreation in the Consett Park – an appreciation which is heartily endorsed by the members of our club.On the whole it can be said that the season has been successful, not only from a bowling point of view, but the weather too, for although the summer was late in arriving we were fortunate in having a fairly long period of continuous “bowling weather”.Our programme was the heaviest yet attempted and it was found necessary on several occasions to play two matches on one day. It is gratifying to be able to say that generally the members loyally supported the club, in some instances at very short notice, and at much inconvenience. Your committee desire to place on record their appreciation of the help given in this way. We played 18 matches: 10 were won, 8 lost. Points scored were 1,467 against 1,413.The club broke fresh ground by arranging visits to West Hartlepool on Whit Monday and to Barnard Castle on August Bank Holiday. Both outings were enjoyed and our members were received and entertained in a most friendly and hospitable manner.By varying our programme will be of advantage to those of our members who are keen to improve their knowledge of the game. The experience gained by playing on better greens against older and often more expert players, is admitted to be of much benefit. We get accustomed to play under different conditions. climatic and physical, with the same calmness and tranquilly that we show on our own green.The club competitions have. as in previous years, been keenly fought out and there were many exciting and surprising results. The prize winners are as follows:Club championship – 1st, Mr. P. McCaughey; 2nd, Mr J. Eustace, jun.; 3rd Messrs S. Gradon and A. J. Page.Club Rink – 1st, Messrs W R. Dixon, R. Russell, J. Tait, and E. Tindle (skip); 2nd Messrs J. Lynn, G. Strong, A. Ling, and J. W. Lake (skip).Jumble Competition – 1st, Mr. T. Dunn (11.81 per cent); 2nd, Mr. J. W. Lake (11.70); 3rd Mr. A. E. Brodie (11.56); 4th, Mr. E. Tindle (11.53); 5th, Mr J. Wilkinson (11.42).Six spoons competitions were held during the season, and were perhaps more popular than ever, because of the alteration by increasing the number of ends played.Owing to various circumstances the club pairs competition was not concluded, and in consequence the trophy and prizes are withheld until another season.The club was again declared the winner of the North-West Durham League, after a close struggle with Annfield Plain, both clubs having the same number of points but ours having a better average of shots scored for and against. The following members took part in the county trial match, and also played in county matches during the season:- Messrs A J. Page, E. Tindle, A. Mangles.In the “Daily Telegraph” Singles Competition we were represented by Mr. A. J. Page and he succeeded in winning all his ties against Durham County players, but was beaten by the Cumberland representative, after a keenly fought tie at Newcastle.The club entered a rink in the “Daily News” Competition but they did not survive long, being beaten in the second match by the Sunderland rink, last year’s winners of the competition.Mr. A.J. Page again won the N. W. Durham Singles competition. He is to be heartily congratulated on a most successful season.The club succeeded in winning this C.I.C. Challenge Cup, by defeating Garesfield, the holders.The following table gives the names of the skips and results:- P. W. L. Ties For Agst. R. Wilson 12 5 6 1 228 233J. B. Richardson 11 6 5 209 229A. Mangles 10 7 2 1 236 167E. Tindle 9 3 6 179 176T. Dunn 7 3 4 129 127W. Turnbull 4 2 2 81 96W. Clarkson 3 3 72 40T. Mitchell 3 2 1 57 52R. Clough 3 2 1 47 62F. J. Simpson 2 1 1 57 52J. Stockdale 2 1 1 48 39J. G. Chalmers 2 1 1 32 34R. Nettleton 2 1 1 24 45J. H. Turnbull 1 1 24 15W. Charlton 1 1 22 14K. Wilkinson 1 1 21 17R. W. Bell 1 1 9 29 On the closing day of the season the members took part in a new form of competition, viz., progressive pairs, the winner proving to be Mr P Massey; 2nd, Mr. T Dunn, 3rd Mr. J. Curry.Our annual social and whist drive was again a very enjoyable function. The number present was the largest we have ever had. Your committee are very pleased to note this fact and would press still further for a larger attendance, feeling sure that once the members have been there they will not miss going in following years.In conclusion, your committee wish to thank the members generally for their support and cooperation, and have no hesitation in saying that the good fellowship which has existed amongst the members since the club was formed is stronger every year. We hope it will always be so on.(On behalf of the Management Committee)A. MANGLES, Hon. Secretary.NEW MEMBERS.New members were elected:- Messrs J. T. Davidson, D. B. Scott, J. Oliver, R. H. Watson, J. Elliott, J. W. Stoddart, J. Burus, C. W. Sutton, J. Almond, who were all on the waiting list.FINANCEIn the absence of the treasurer, Mr. Stockdale. Major Mangles presented the balance sheet which showed that the year was commenced with a balance of £21 4s 8d; subscriptions had amounted to £29 16s; entrance fees £11 2s; expenses West Hartlepool game £13 13 6d; whist drives £13 16s, the total income being £89 4s 8d.On the expenditure side £14 7s has been expanded in prizes; entry fees, £4 12s; West Hartlepool game £13 15s 6d; silver spoons £6 6s; greenkeepers gratuity £2 2s; whist drive £15 16s 6d; and other smaller items, leaving a balance in hand of £20 19s 2d.Major Mangles added that since the balance sheet was made up, two or three subscriptions have been received from vice presidents, so that the balance in hand would be in excess of that of last year. (Applause.)The chairman thought it was an exceedingly satisfactory balance sheet, as they had actually finished in a better condition than last year.Major Mangles said that there was a loss on the whist drive of just over £2. He went on to say that in Mr Stockdale they had a treasurer second to none. Mr Stockdale was extremely careful in all his transactions and they were very lucky indeed to have such a treasurer. (Applause.) It was interesting to note that they had 200 members at 2/5 each, and for every 2/6 they paid each member practically got back 2/-. They could not do it unless they had good supporters in the president and vice presidents.The chairman pointed out but there were several items on the balance sheet in the way of expenditure that would not crop up again so that next year they would be better off than before.Mr Charlton agreed that the balance sheet was satisfactory, but they had heard that there was a loss of £2 on the whist drive. How had that occurred?Major Mangles replied that the cost of the hall had gone up. and they also paid more for the music. That was how the loss had been incurred. The hall cost £3 4s 10d and the music £1 10s. The refreshments had cost the same.Mr Charlton said that instead of a loss they ought to have a profit, and they might put a little more on the charge.ELECTION OF OFFICERSMr. J. Ellison said they had had great pleasure in moving the re-election of Mr. George as president. They all knew what a very great interest Mr. George took in the club. (Applause.) The Chairman, in seconding, said that they could not possibly get a more worthy gentleman to fill the position. (Applause.)The motion was carried by acclamation.Mr Clough moved the re-election of Mr. Alsop as chairman, and said that they regretted the absence of Mr Alsop, but felt sure that his thoughts would be with them in America.Mr. Brodie seconded and the motion was carried amid applause.The following vice presidents were re-elected, with the addition of Mr. A. Walker:- Messrs E. Atkinson, S. Ainsley, W. Davison, F. B. George, A G. Henderson, F. A. Kirkup, Dr. J. Murray, W. F. Reed, S. A. Simon, J. R. Surtees, G. H. Walton, H. H. Wattsford.Mr Charlton proposed the re-election of Mr Stockdale as treasurer. He humorously remarked that he counted himself as a bit of a judge in regards to a collector, and in Mr Stockdale he thought they had a good one. (Laughter and applause.) He thought that Mr Stockdale was the right man in the right place. (Applause.)Major Mangles was enthusiastically re-elected as hon. secretary.The Chairman said that from his knowledge of Major Mangles he did not think that they could possibly find a better man for the position (Applause.) It had been a pleasure to him (the Chairman) to hear the many complimentary remarks made concerning Major Mangles throughout the county. (Applause.)Mr . J. W. Lake received an unanimous vote for the position of hon. assistant secretary.The management committee is constituted as follows:- Messrs A E. Brodie, G. J. Macfadzean, J. S. Moon, S. A. Simon (on behalf of the Consett Iron Co.), W. D. Reed, J. B. Richardson, J. Davison, and G. T. Wilson (elected by the members); auditors Messrs J. Barrow and A. Simpson.SYMPATHYMr Clough moved that a letter of sympathy be sent to Mr. Reed in his illness.The chairman seconded, and said that he saw Mr Reed the previous night and found him wonderful, and he hoped to be in amongst them next season. He was keeping in touch with everything that went on in connection with the Bowling Club.Mr. Charlton endorsed the remarks of the two previous speakers, and hoped that Mr Reed would soon be restored to health (Applause)/The motion was carried by acclamation.PRESENTATIONSThe chairman next made the presentation of prizes to the winners mentioned above.Mr. McCaughey said that he felt it a great honour to have won the trophy, and felt more proud than he could express in words. He wished the Consett Park Bowling Club continued success. (Applause.)Mr. E. Tindle thanked all for their appreciation. He was proud to do all he could to play the game. It had always been his lot to meet players who were the same. It had been his good fortune to have a good rink. (Applause.)CONGRATULATIONSThe chairman said that there was one thing that he would like to mention and that was that the secretary was president of the Durham and Yorkshire Bowling Association When he (the Chairman) was at Durham and West Hartlepool the remarks he heard concerning Major Mangles were highly complementary and appreciative. The Consett Club was indeed fortunate in having such a secretary as Major Mangles. (Applause.)Major Mangles, in response, though that the honour conferred on him was really an honour to North-West Durham for having taken up the game of bowls add becoming affiliated to the English Bowling Association. He thought that the loyalty shown to the parent body in that district has something to do with the fact that he held the presidency of the Durham and Yorkshire Association for a year. There is no doubt in his mind that the Consett Park Bowling Club held a high position in the county. (Applause) All the clubs in North West Durham had become affiliated to the English Bowling Association. There was only Sunderland that had more clubs. Might he take the opportunity of asking them to do everything possible to maintain the good name that they possessed. They were all, he thought, very proud of that good name. (Applause) He wanted, wherever they went, if they were members of the Consett Park Bowling Club, to be received as good sports. (Applause.) He was sure, with the members they had, and the excellent feeling that prevailed, there was no doubt that they would make their club second to none in the county. (Applause.)It was decided to place on the minutes a record of the honour conferred upon Major Mangles.Mr Charlton thought that thanks were also due to the secretary, assistant secretary, and treasurer for the excellent arrangements made in connection with the competitions. He knew that this was very much appreciated by the members. (Applause.)A hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded the meeting.
CONSETT PARK CLUB.The annual meeting of the above club was held on Monday night at Blackhill when Mr. J. T. Wilson was voted to the chair in the unavoidable absence of the president and chairman.SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT.The annual report was read as follows:-It is with pleasure we present to you the annual report. The club continues to be in a healthy condition. The membership, viz 200, is complete, and there are a number on the waiting list ready to take up vacancies when they occur. The financial position is satisfactory.Owing to inclement weather the opening of the greens was delayed and did not take place until the 28th April. As in previous years a match was played between teams chosen by the President and the Chairman. After the game the players and friends were entertained to tea by the kind invitation of the Consett Iron Co. Representatives of the local councils were present and expressed the appreciation of the public generally to the Consett Iron Company for providing such excellent facilities for recreation in the Consett Park – an appreciation which is heartily endorsed by the members of our club.On the whole it can be said that the season has been successful, not only from a bowling point of view, but the weather too, for although the summer was late in arriving we were fortunate in having a fairly long period of continuous “bowling weather”.Our programme was the heaviest yet attempted and it was found necessary on several occasions to play two matches on one day. It is gratifying to be able to say that generally the members loyally supported the club, in some instances at very short notice, and at much inconvenience. Your committee desire to place on record their appreciation of the help given in this way. We played 18 matches: 10 were won, 8 lost. Points scored were 1,467 against 1,413.The club broke fresh ground by arranging visits to West Hartlepool on Whit Monday and to Barnard Castle on August Bank Holiday. Both outings were enjoyed and our members were received and entertained in a most friendly and hospitable manner.By varying our programme will be of advantage to those of our members who are keen to improve their knowledge of the game. The experience gained by playing on better greens against older and often more expert players, is admitted to be of much benefit. We get accustomed to play under different conditions. climatic and physical, with the same calmness and tranquilly that we show on our own green.The club competitions have. as in previous years, been keenly fought out and there were many exciting and surprising results. The prize winners are as follows:Club championship – 1st, Mr. P. McCaughey; 2nd, Mr J. Eustace, jun.; 3rd Messrs S. Gradon and A. J. Page.Club Rink – 1st, Messrs W R. Dixon, R. Russell, J. Tait, and E. Tindle (skip); 2nd Messrs J. Lynn, G. Strong, A. Ling, and J. W. Lake (skip).Jumble Competition – 1st, Mr. T. Dunn (11.81 per cent); 2nd, Mr. J. W. Lake (11.70); 3rd Mr. A. E. Brodie (11.56); 4th, Mr. E. Tindle (11.53); 5th, Mr J. Wilkinson (11.42).Six spoons competitions were held during the season, and were perhaps more popular than ever, because of the alteration by increasing the number of ends played.Owing to various circumstances the club pairs competition was not concluded, and in consequence the trophy and prizes are withheld until another season.The club was again declared the winner of the North-West Durham League, after a close struggle with Annfield Plain, both clubs having the same number of points but ours having a better average of shots scored for and against. The following members took part in the county trial match, and also played in county matches during the season:- Messrs A J. Page, E. Tindle, A. Mangles.In the “Daily Telegraph” Singles Competition we were represented by Mr. A. J. Page and he succeeded in winning all his ties against Durham County players, but was beaten by the Cumberland representative, after a keenly fought tie at Newcastle.The club entered a rink in the “Daily News” Competition but they did not survive long, being beaten in the second match by the Sunderland rink, last year’s winners of the competition.Mr. A.J. Page again won the N. W. Durham Singles competition. He is to be heartily congratulated on a most successful season.The club succeeded in winning this C.I.C. Challenge Cup, by defeating Garesfield, the holders.The following table gives the names of the skips and results:- P. W. L. Ties For Agst. R. Wilson 12 5 6 1 228 233J. B. Richardson 11 6 5 209 229A. Mangles 10 7 2 1 236 167E. Tindle 9 3 6 179 176T. Dunn 7 3 4 129 127W. Turnbull 4 2 2 81 96W. Clarkson 3 3 72 40T. Mitchell 3 2 1 57 52R. Clough 3 2 1 47 62F. J. Simpson 2 1 1 57 52J. Stockdale 2 1 1 48 39J. G. Chalmers 2 1 1 32 34R. Nettleton 2 1 1 24 45J. H. Turnbull 1 1 24 15W. Charlton 1 1 22 14K. Wilkinson 1 1 21 17R. W. Bell 1 1 9 29 On the closing day of the season the members took part in a new form of competition, viz., progressive pairs, the winner proving to be Mr P Massey; 2nd, Mr. T Dunn, 3rd Mr. J. Curry.Our annual social and whist drive was again a very enjoyable function. The number present was the largest we have ever had. Your committee are very pleased to note this fact and would press still further for a larger attendance, feeling sure that once the members have been there they will not miss going in following years.In conclusion, your committee wish to thank the members generally for their support and cooperation, and have no hesitation in saying that the good fellowship which has existed amongst the members since the club was formed is stronger every year. We hope it will always be so on.(On behalf of the Management Committee)A. MANGLES, Hon. Secretary.NEW MEMBERS.New members were elected:- Messrs J. T. Davidson, D. B. Scott, J. Oliver, R. H. Watson, J. Elliott, J. W. Stoddart, J. Burus, C. W. Sutton, J. Almond, who were all on the waiting list.FINANCEIn the absence of the treasurer, Mr. Stockdale. Major Mangles presented the balance sheet which showed that the year was commenced with a balance of £21 4s 8d; subscriptions had amounted to £29 16s; entrance fees £11 2s; expenses West Hartlepool game £13 13 6d; whist drives £13 16s, the total income being £89 4s 8d.On the expenditure side £14 7s has been expanded in prizes; entry fees, £4 12s; West Hartlepool game £13 15s 6d; silver spoons £6 6s; greenkeepers gratuity £2 2s; whist drive £15 16s 6d; and other smaller items, leaving a balance in hand of £20 19s 2d.Major Mangles added that since the balance sheet was made up, two or three subscriptions have been received from vice presidents, so that the balance in hand would be in excess of that of last year. (Applause.)The chairman thought it was an exceedingly satisfactory balance sheet, as they had actually finished in a better condition than last year.Major Mangles said that there was a loss on the whist drive of just over £2. He went on to say that in Mr Stockdale they had a treasurer second to none. Mr Stockdale was extremely careful in all his transactions and they were very lucky indeed to have such a treasurer. (Applause.) It was interesting to note that they had 200 members at 2/5 each, and for every 2/6 they paid each member practically got back 2/-. They could not do it unless they had good supporters in the president and vice presidents.The chairman pointed out but there were several items on the balance sheet in the way of expenditure that would not crop up again so that next year they would be better off than before.Mr Charlton agreed that the balance sheet was satisfactory, but they had heard that there was a loss of £2 on the whist drive. How had that occurred?Major Mangles replied that the cost of the hall had gone up. and they also paid more for the music. That was how the loss had been incurred. The hall cost £3 4s 10d and the music £1 10s. The refreshments had cost the same.Mr Charlton said that instead of a loss they ought to have a profit, and they might put a little more on the charge.ELECTION OF OFFICERSMr. J. Ellison said they had had great pleasure in moving the re-election of Mr. George as president. They all knew what a very great interest Mr. George took in the club. (Applause.) The Chairman, in seconding, said that they could not possibly get a more worthy gentleman to fill the position. (Applause.)The motion was carried by acclamation.Mr Clough moved the re-election of Mr. Alsop as chairman, and said that they regretted the absence of Mr Alsop, but felt sure that his thoughts would be with them in America.Mr. Brodie seconded and the motion was carried amid applause.The following vice presidents were re-elected, with the addition of Mr. A. Walker:- Messrs E. Atkinson, S. Ainsley, W. Davison, F. B. George, A G. Henderson, F. A. Kirkup, Dr. J. Murray, W. F. Reed, S. A. Simon, J. R. Surtees, G. H. Walton, H. H. Wattsford.Mr Charlton proposed the re-election of Mr Stockdale as treasurer. He humorously remarked that he counted himself as a bit of a judge in regards to a collector, and in Mr Stockdale he thought they had a good one. (Laughter and applause.) He thought that Mr Stockdale was the right man in the right place. (Applause.)Major Mangles was enthusiastically re-elected as hon. secretary.The Chairman said that from his knowledge of Major Mangles he did not think that they could possibly find a better man for the position (Applause.) It had been a pleasure to him (the Chairman) to hear the many complimentary remarks made concerning Major Mangles throughout the county. (Applause.)Mr . J. W. Lake received an unanimous vote for the position of hon. assistant secretary.The management committee is constituted as follows:- Messrs A E. Brodie, G. J. Macfadzean, J. S. Moon, S. A. Simon (on behalf of the Consett Iron Co.), W. D. Reed, J. B. Richardson, J. Davison, and G. T. Wilson (elected by the members); auditors Messrs J. Barrow and A. Simpson.SYMPATHYMr Clough moved that a letter of sympathy be sent to Mr. Reed in his illness.The chairman seconded, and said that he saw Mr Reed the previous night and found him wonderful, and he hoped to be in amongst them next season. He was keeping in touch with everything that went on in connection with the Bowling Club.Mr. Charlton endorsed the remarks of the two previous speakers, and hoped that Mr Reed would soon be restored to health (Applause)/The motion was carried by acclamation.PRESENTATIONSThe chairman next made the presentation of prizes to the winners mentioned above.Mr. McCaughey said that he felt it a great honour to have won the trophy, and felt more proud than he could express in words. He wished the Consett Park Bowling Club continued success. (Applause.)Mr. E. Tindle thanked all for their appreciation. He was proud to do all he could to play the game. It had always been his lot to meet players who were the same. It had been his good fortune to have a good rink. (Applause.)CONGRATULATIONSThe chairman said that there was one thing that he would like to mention and that was that the secretary was president of the Durham and Yorkshire Bowling Association When he (the Chairman) was at Durham and West Hartlepool the remarks he heard concerning Major Mangles were highly complementary and appreciative. The Consett Club was indeed fortunate in having such a secretary as Major Mangles. (Applause.)Major Mangles, in response, though that the honour conferred on him was really an honour to North-West Durham for having taken up the game of bowls add becoming affiliated to the English Bowling Association. He thought that the loyalty shown to the parent body in that district has something to do with the fact that he held the presidency of the Durham and Yorkshire Association for a year. There is no doubt in his mind that the Consett Park Bowling Club held a high position in the county. (Applause) All the clubs in North West Durham had become affiliated to the English Bowling Association. There was only Sunderland that had more clubs. Might he take the opportunity of asking them to do everything possible to maintain the good name that they possessed. They were all, he thought, very proud of that good name. (Applause) He wanted, wherever they went, if they were members of the Consett Park Bowling Club, to be received as good sports. (Applause.) He was sure, with the members they had, and the excellent feeling that prevailed, there was no doubt that they would make their club second to none in the county. (Applause.)It was decided to place on the minutes a record of the honour conferred upon Major Mangles.Mr Charlton thought that thanks were also due to the secretary, assistant secretary, and treasurer for the excellent arrangements made in connection with the competitions. He knew that this was very much appreciated by the members. (Applause.)A hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded the meeting.
