Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-23
WILL PUT IN CEMENT
 BORDERS AT ONCE
Decided at Annual Meeting-President Williamson Reeleeted-Associatio Grateful to Board of Trade

The annual meeting of the National Roque association, adjourned from Wednesday, was called to order by President L. c. Williamson at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon at the roque club grounds. The dispute over the title of western champion was referred to a committee composed of C. c. Cox, A. l.. Peale, and Charles Jacobus for investigation and report at the next annual meeting Chairman w C. Rod man of the correspondence committee announced that 200 circulars had been sent out to rogue players in an effort to increase interest in the association.
 F. G. Adams, chairman of the audit ing committee, reported that the treasurer's report had been found cor rect
 c. G. Williams of Washington, chair man of the committee on new cement borders reported that Mayor Murphy and the officers of the Board of Trade had been visited and that the board had promised $125 or more if needed for the construction of the desired ce- ment borders. It was voted to give F. c. Adams of Kingston. N. T., full charge of the work of construction and the work will be started at once that the borders may be well seasoned when another tournament rolls around MT Adams says that the courts can be finely equipped for s125 or s15o,
 The work will probably be corn- menced next week and MT. Adams will be assisted by local workmen Mr, Adams has had a wide experience in cement work and has offered to do the work at cost.
 A vote of thanks was passed the Board of Trade, Mayor Murphy. the committee and MT. Adams for their part in securing the new borders. Sec retary treasurer was given vote of thanks for his efforts in making the tournament a financial success The report of the nominating committee was read and officers elected for the ensuing year, Secretary ". F. Perry declining reelection The following were elected:
 PreSident-L. c. Williamson of Washington, D. c
 First Viqe PTesident-W. L. Rob- inson of Mansfield, Mass.
 Second Vice President-A. D. Spell man of Willimantic.
 tlce of Providence
 Secretary-Arthur L. Peale of Nor wich
 Treasurer L. Case of Nor wich.
 Official Editor-Charles Jacobus of Springfield
 The local newspapers received a vote of thanks for publishing the events of the tournament The rules com nlittee, Chairman Charles Jacobus, was instructed to draw up new set of rules and report at the next annual meeting. President Williamson ap- pointed these committees for 1914:
 Committee of Arrangenents-H. T. Webb, chairman: c. c. Cox, W. L.. Robinson, President Williamson, F. M. Thorn pson.
 Committee on Grounds-L. Stock well. chairman; A. D. Spellman, E. G. Adams, H. Wahly. A. L. Peale.
 Committee on rrespondence-W. c. Rodn7an of Philadelphia, chairman; P, c. Turner of Pasadena, Calif.. c. G. Williams of Washington, D. C., C. B. Crowell of Bratt1eooro, Vt. J. D. Miner of Hast Greenwich.
 Committee on Finance-W. l.. Rob- inson of Mansfield. Mass. chairman: Charles Jaco'bus of Springfield, John N. Taylor of New Jersey, H. T. Webb of West Chester, Pa, James l.. Case of Norwich.
 Committee on Rules-Charles Jaco- bus of Springfield. chairman, w. Wah- ly of Washington. c. c. Cox of Nal den, Dr. B. R. Veasey of Philadelphia, J. c. Kirk of Philadelphia
 The meeting adjourned to the third Tuesday of August, 1914.