The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-07
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For over throo hours the d~elerato, Of the
United Bowling Clubs were in session on Sun
day afternoon at Beethoven Hall. While little
business was transacted the proceedings were
quite exciting. AZ has been published in THE
suN, there are two factions In the o~rRanixa-
ton. The smaller one. led by Henry Fsid-
mann, wants the German language spoken at
the meetings, while George Schmitt, who II one
of the champions OF tho opposing faction. be-
lieves that they should be conducted In Eng
llsh. The German faction has held the upper
hand because the constitution Is 20 arranged
that no change can be made II three clubs
oppose II.
As is tho custom at the meetings Of the United
Bowling Clubs. tho Secretary was asked on
Saturday night to read his report, which In
Guided a bill Of S12 due to the United Bowling
Clubs Of Germany. The Secretary had hardly
finished whom George schimtt arose and made
q motion that as the foreign organization was
Of no benefit to the local bowlers the bill
words between Feldmann and schmitt. There
was every indication that the argument would
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Prince Bismarck, who is an honorary member Of
the United Bowling Clubs. had paid his dues.
President fimm, who Il a stanch admirer Of
the ex Chancellor. Timm said:
Il am. surprised to hear any one talk q Bis,
marck in this manner. We should all feel
proud that we can say that the Prince Is Q
member OF our organization"
The delegates cheered Tfmm, and when a vote
was taken the German supporters had scored
another victory. for IL was decided to stick to
the European organization.
ARRANGEMENTS were made for tho annual head.
pin tournament, which will begin the latter part
Of January at the Germans Assembly Rooms
alleys. THO TOURNEY will be open to all organ
be entered from each. The competition will be
divided into five sections, according TO the rec.
ords made by the applications. rs follows: First
section. over 400; second section, 375 TO 400;
third section. $50 to 1915; fourth section, 300 TO
$50: fifth section, below 800. The clubs will be
arranged according to the scores rolled in the
United Bowling Clubs tournament Of 1896 and
Each team will play one tcn.pin game and one
ninepin game. The entrance fee will be 70.
The report Of the Nominating Committe in.
cluded the following names:
For President. John WoIe, Spartans; First Vice.
President, T.. Demmler. Bloonin gdales; Second Vice.
President. c: L: milford. Corinthians; Third Woe
President, A. r. MAIN. Heinebunds; Financial secre-
tary, {. H. King. Gothams; Corresponding SECRETARY.
L. haimbach. Black Bass; Treasurer, Joseph Thum.
Spartans; Captain. j. Won Schuckmnnn. Riyerdales;
First Assistant Captain, L. Schultz, Civil Service; Bee
ond Assistant Captain, II. kiumpp, cennons; Libr9-
II. Kliegl. Harmonies: frst assistant. n. Bosnen,
Hectors; second assistant. =. Henry. Pioneers; Trustee
In place Of J. Tritsch. L. =. Schuette, Norddeutschers
Finance Committees schenck. Gothams; J. !. Dan
OK. Acmes.
A strong effort was made to induce DIR. Timm
to accept a denomination for President, but he
declined.