BOWLING

Chronicle (Levin), 11 July 1946, Page 2

BOWLING

PARAPARAUMU CLUB'S YEAR The annual meeting of the Paraparaumu Bowling Cluo will be heia to-morrow (Friday) night when the seventh annual report will be presented. The annual report is at. rollows (mter-alia) "Obituary : It is with regret that we have to record the death of twc of our esteemed members during che past season. These were Mr. C. Dahl and Mr. W. H. Nicholls Mr. Dahl was a fine bowler and was held in the highest esteem by all. In the passing of Mr. Nicholls che club lost one of its most tireiess workers. Having been treasurer since the inception of the club, and also immediate pasi president, Mr. Nicholls did much tc oring the club to its present high standard amohgst bowlers. "The club continues to retam its popuiarity amongst visiting bowlers, and many of the regular visitors were present during the hoiiday season as well as many new- j comers. The season was opened on September 29, and while the early part of the year wa^ somewhai marred by wind, the latter months were most enjoyable and bowling was carried on well into the month of May. Several inter-club visite were arranged during the season and the visit to Otaki- to play 101 the Hyams' bowl resulted in oui club reiaining the trophy for a further season. The club was aisu auccessful in winning the Kapiti shieid, while the country pennants were lost by half a game. "many in the season Mr. Kmght tendered his resignation /ro m tlv executive and as greens snperinlendenD. These positions he held since the green was first laici down, and it was with leluctance that the committee had tc accept the resignation. At a later date a presentation on behalf oi members was mahe to Mr. Knighi 111 appreciation of his valuable services to the club. It is pleasing tc note that Mr. Knight is still taking a Kcen interest in the work ocmg carried out 011 the greens. Mr. Scott replaced Mr. Knight a: greens superintendent. "Since the closing of the green several members have assisted Mr Scott and Mr. Scwart in preparing a topdressing ior the No. i green, wnich at present promise: 10 be most satisfactory, an excellcnt strike of grass having been sccured. At the beginning of Junc progress was being made with preparations for topdressing the No. 2 green. "Here it will not be'out of place to express the club's appreciatior. to Mr. Stewart for his untiring efforts in this work, and also to those who assisted him— Messrs H. Davidson, H. Walcon, J. Clieetham, D. Jenkins, A. Henderson, V/. J. McCuiloch, S. G. Batten, W. R. Wyiie and W. Knight. To Mr. M. Gandar we aiso express our thanks and appreciation for giving his timc in taking out the levels of both greens. Tne club is also indebtea to Mr. Ricketts for having had th, mower compietely overhaulcd at hi own expense. This was a somewha. coscly work, abr! his efforts arc much appreciated by the executive. The thames oF Ihe executiv, are also expressed to all those who donated seats. To Mr. Stewart hert again our thanks are due for keeping the greens in crder during tnt playing season, and to Mr Scott as greens superintendent. We • also wish to tnank the croquet sectioi. for a donation of £4 10s, Mr. A. J White as auditor, and all the ladiet v/ho assisted with al'ternoon teas. "The cluo completed the seasoi with a slightly smaller balance thar. usual, but in view of the fact that ii was necessary to purchase a nev motor for the mower and a large: vvater-heater for the kitchen, a.1\ytll as additional maintenance or the No. 2 green, it is felt by thi committee that the position is satisfactory." .