BOWLING NOTES

Chronicle (Levin), 28 August 1946, Page 2

BOWLING NOTES

WELLINGTON CENTRE All bowls must bear the test. stainp ie4j or sujsequcnl starnps. Ciubs are especially requestea to see that all bowls played by members in club competitipns conform with this instruction, and that the test stamps are easily legible and also that the discs 011 bowls are correctly marked in ^ compliance 'Witli the laws ~of the* game, "Bowl* cesting is carried out on the Wellington Clu'o's green and where jowls require testing the owners pr clubs concerned should make the necessary arrangements with Mr. J. T. Parry, official tester, 6 Rixon Grove, Wellington, Telephones: o5.139 or 51.599 Wellington Bowling Club. The services of Mr. W. M. Horton, advisory expert to tht green research committee, have been rctained for a further term aird uhe support and co-operation oi :lubs - in conAection with thb niportant matter is solicited. Mr. Christie (NaeNae) broughi ap the question of the difflculty cliat was being experienced in obtaining correct bowling costume. and enquired what attitude would ee taken in connection with the N.Z.B.A. tournament regarding tne jame. Mr. Norrie stated the mauter had been fully discussed at the mnual meeting of the N.Z.B.A. ancl it was considered that the rules regarding bowling costume should jo adhered to. Mr. Parton brought up the quesfion of orders for bowiing trophies aeing negotiated in a proper manncr, and was informed that all clubs were being advisecl that a Lrophy is an article which may be kept as a lasting memento, aird -hat no cash prizes sliall be preaented. Mr. W. F. Iladwin Submitted a drawing of a suitabie sconng boaj'd. This was thc subject- of much favourable comment and Mr. Hadwin intimated that at the next meeting he woulcl provide further information, which would include ihe cstirnatecl cost of same.