BOWLING

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2595, 18 October 1915, Page 9

BOWLING

« . SEVERAL GREENS OPENED KELBURN CLUB. The Kelburn bowling green was opened for play during the current season on Saturday in glorious weather. The president, _ Mr. F. Meadowcroft, ill welcoming visitors, made reference to the stirring events of the past year in tho theatre of war, and eulogised those men of our Dominion who had fought and were still fighting for our liberty. Although most bowlers have got beyond the military age, two members from Kelburn Club had gone to the front, and a third expected to be called up at any moment. The assemblage joined in singing the National Anthem. Councillor Frost took the opportunity to congratulate the club on the'result of the efforts to turn to utility and a means for recreation part of the citizens' heritage, created and intended for that purpose. He claimed that the Town Belt .was meant for recreation, and it was gladdening to see it put to such good use as had been ilono by the Kelburn Bowling Club. At the request of the president, Mrs. Meadoworoft sent up the first "kitty," and as a result of the keenness of the green it was a "ditcher." A most enjoyable game ensued, all expressing astonishment at the fineness of the green, considering that it has only just been constructed, and is being used this season for practically the first time. A largo number of ladies were present on Saturday, and in common with their male relatives wore struck with the improvements which have been effected. The following games were played:— Eraser, Partridge, Harton, Jackson (s.), 12; Doherty, Oakes, M'Arthur, Dall (s., 26. M'Cunasky, Roberts, Martin, Bland (s.), 25; Goodall, Porter, Mayer, King (s.), 20. Lachlan, Mason. Macfarlane, Lachlan (s.), 30; Hamerton, Wkldop, Dinnie, Gray (s.), 15.

Kiuvig, Bennett, Veitcli, Bush (s.), 17; Manley, , Meadowcroft, Routley (s.), 22. Widdop, Giles, Page, H. Gannaway (s.), 2S; Wynn, Smyth, Robertson, Thomson (s.), 13. Hutchison, Nicholls, Dodds, M'Coll (s.), IB; Andrews, Priestley, Flyger, A. Johnston (s.), IS. Duff, Milne (s.), 1G; Rose, Batten (s.), 22. HATAITAI CLUB. Tho opening of the Hataitai Club for tho season was performed by the president, Mr. Pilkin"ton, in tho presence of a very large number of ladies and visiting bowlers. The green was found in firstclass order, and a good afternoon's sport was enjoyed by all present. The result of tho day's play was:— Wellington.—Pole, Menzies, Crane, Crooder (s.), 28; Hataitai—Pilkington, Blick, Penney, Mitchell (s.), 15. Victoria.—Martin, Cray, Laugdon, Keith (s.), 2-1; Hataitai—A. Claridge, Fielding, Julius, Hendry (s.), 11. Newtown.—Noble, Salmon Scott, Prince (s.), 32; Hataitai—Shepherd, Cheesm;-.n, iM'Wbannell, Pryor (s.), 19. Khaiidallali.—Budd, Cameron, Weight, Clark (s.), 27; Hataitai—Williams, Halliday, Naismith, Kinniburgh (s.), 11. Hataitai.—Kcan, Gruar, AVard, Slater (s.), 17; Stonebanks, M'Lean, D. Claridge, Bailey (s.), IS.

Hataitai. —Buckmaster, PritchaTd, Stain, Galvin ($.), 11; Marks, Light, Johnson, Martin (s.), 20.

Hataitai.—Edwards, Gyles, Pose, M'Kit trick (s.), 17; Pulsl'ord, Huggins, Matthews, Ballinger (sj, 20. Hataitai.—Dowling, Summers, M'Crregor, Grenfel (s.), 14; Shorney, Pulsford, Mackenzie, Fathers (s.), 8.

THE NEW GREEN AT EASTBOURNE. Saturday was something of a gala (lay for many of the residents of Eastbourne, the event being the opening of an up-to-dat'o boivling green. The Eastbourne Club has a site that might bo termed superb. The playing green nestles at tho foot of a bush-clad slop?, where the... native Tttoki, malioe, ake ake, ngaio, and cabbagepalm vie with each other, for the preeminence, while handsome weeping willows modestly- at tho hillfoot otl'er their spreading' arms for welcome shade, the whole of this green-varied luxuriance giving a satisfying and restful sense to the beholder. Tracks thread this beautiful hill- slope; with outlooks at vantage points here and there offering a panoramic view of the harbour. The keenest delight in these surroundings' was shown by the large number of ladies present. Visiting bowlers also expressed appreciation., The formalities of the opening of tho green were commendably short. Tho president, Mr. J. Morris, said they hart looked forward to that day—club members had worked for it; in fact, they had lived for it. For some years they hail been content to avail themselves of tho generosity of Mr. W. P. Shortt, whose small private green had been used pending the day when they could acquiro their own. They now, at last, had realised their aspirations. The Mayor, Mr. J. P. Keily, congratulated the bowling club upon its enterprise. He had the more pleasure in taking part in Ijio opening funotion because he regarded the bowling green ns a distinct asset to the borough. It. would be an inducement to the class of men that the borough most desired. He coupled the present event with such forward steps as the municipalisntion of tho ferry service, and the installing of a public water supply. These all tended to encourage the right class of- people to talce up their residence in Eastbourne. Referring to "the father of bowling in Eastbourne," Mr. W. P. Shott, lie understood that the club had made him a life member, and he hoped Mr. Shortt woul'l long live to enjoy the privilege. He then paid a high tribute to tho club's honorary secretary, Mr. F. J. Chittey, who had done yeoman service in promoting the club's interests, while he also mentioned the valuable assistance given by Mr. C. M'Keegan, a member ho might describe as tho club's "consulting engineer." The Mayor then called upon Miss Morris, (he president's daughter, to "throw up the jack," which done, to tho acompaniment of applause, the Mayor declared the green open for play. A number of visiting bowlers participated. Among them were Mr. F. TownRend, with a rink from the Victoria Club; Mr. Touks, with a rink from the Newtown Club; while such well-known bowlers as Messrs. P. D. Leslie, T. Ballinger, and T. Mayer were in evidence. These three have become members of the Eastbourne Club. ' During the course of the afternoon refreshment was served in the open, under the trees. The green itself is full-sized, containing eight rinks, the playing finalities nf which the visiting bowlers 011 Saturday declared to bo exceptionally enod, especially for a new-made green, rlie members were pleased with tho result, winch they had spared no effort to achieve.

WELLINGTON CLUB. 1.1 ®'■£» ?,"' y i ntel '-club match played on the Wellington Club's green on Saturday was between two teams each from the Sea. ™ni and Wellington Clubs. The result wa.f as follows i— Wellington.—Redmond, Longmore, Ingram, Jackman (s.), U ; Seatoun-Mogill, Ralston, Aexander, Green (s.), 27. Wellington—Hyams, Blake Wyatt, Duncan (s.), 2G; Seatoun—Heath, Bradley, Wyatt, M'Girr (s.), 19. Totals.—Seatoun, 40; Wellington, 40. THORNDON CLUB. The opening of the Thorndon Club's Green for the season on Saturday afternoon was an unqualified success. The weather was periect, the lawn was in capital condition, and there was a full attendance of members and visitors from other city and suburban clubs. In performing the opening ceremony the president (Colonel Collins, C.H.G.), made particular reference lo the excellent state of the green, and to the valuable, gratuitous work which Messrs. .T. Conlin and ]). Ross had done in connection with it during tlio recess. Under the new directorate. lie added, there would be a chango of policy. The social and friendly side of the game was lo be a feature of l.ho season's operations, and inter-club matches would he encouraged for the purpose of developing a friendly rivalry between members of the various clubs. Afternoon tea ivas dispensed by a committee of ladies, under the direction of Miss Kvelyn Collins (daughter of the president), aiid .urs, Hegbsn (wits of the vico<presid«nfl, A rama bets-con teams representing the

president; and vice-president resulted in a win for the former. The scores were as under, Iho president's skips' names being mentioned first in each caso:—Leighton, 27; Johnson, 10; Bedstone, 13; M'Eldownoy, 21. Dimoclc, 13; Wilson, 18; Munro, 15; Davy, 25. Grey, 28; S. Hill, 8; Plirnmer, 18; Wylic, 20; Nimmo, 12; Hatch, 13. Totals—President, 12G; vice-presi-dunt, 120. During the afternoon a number of ladies sold buttonholes on. behalf of the Wounded Soldiers' Fund, and raised the sum of is 10s. 6(1.

LOWER HUTT. The pavilion at the Lower Hutt green was tastefully decorated ivith stocks and roses, for the opening of the Iwwliug and tennis season on Saturday. There was a large attendance of members, and in his opening speecli the president (Mr. C. H. Treadwell) referred feelingly to the loss the club had sustained in the death of its late patron, the Hon. J. Duthie, M.L.C., the founder of the Duthie Cup. Mrs. Treadwell threw the jack and the green was declared open amid cheers. Afternoon. tea was provided, and several friendly games were indulged in.