BOWLING NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 22465, 9 October 1936, Page 14

BOWLING NOTES

[By Draw.] Club secretaries, or those in charge of the social activities of their clubs, are invited to send along notices in reference to any club events. Inquiries Alating to the rules of the game will be welcomed. Correspondence addressed to “ Draw ” must reach this office not later than noon on Tuesday each week. Questions and Answers. “Scotty” wishes to know of some method of getting rid of pearlwort. This pest was little known a quarter of a century ago, and to-day few sports grounds exist' which do not_ contain some portion of the pest. It is generally claimed that severe frost will kill pearlwort, and some supervisors have kept the mower going all the winter so that the grass plants may be kept short. Thus no protection is provided for this nuisance. I would recommend that patches of pearlwort be treated with small, but' frequent, doses of “lawn sand,” the intention being that the pearlwort shall be scalded by the caustic. action of the lawn sand and. will gradually, die away, while the grass plants spread and take its place. Club Openings.

' Only two clubs in the Dunedin Centre held their opening day last week-end, and they were favoured with a lovely afternoon for the ceremony. At Logan Park there was an excellent attendance of members and visitors. Mr il. A. Crawford, the club’s president, in a speech of welcome to the visitors said he was extremely pleased with the large number present. He paid tribute to the good work of the members, who, by working “ bees,” had got the green in such a good state without expense to the club. Mr W. Connor, vice-presi-dent of the New Zealand Bowling Council, on behalf of that body wished the club the best of good luck for the new season. His Worship the Mayor, the Hev. K. T. Cox, also congratulated the club on the fine condition of its green, and jokingly reminded the members that, the property was another of the many sports grounds owned by the City Corporation. Mr T. Smith represented the Dunedin Centre, and offered that body’s congratulations to the club on its good showing iu last year’s competitions, and expressed the pleasure it gave him to be present that day. The elevated position of the new Kaituua green and the delightful view obtained from the club’s property added greatly to this club’s opening ceremony, which was conducted by Mr W. F. Forrester, this year’s president. Mr J. H. Hinton, president of the Dunedin Bowling Centro, offered bis best wishes to the club for a successful season, and congratulated it on its foresight and energy in adding the second green. The prospects of this club for the future are exceedingly bright.

Official Cjub Openings. October 10.—Anderson’s Bay (president, Mr Jas. MTntosh; secretary, Mr Jas Mooney); Kaikorai (president, Mr William O. Clark; secretary, Mr J. M'Gregor); Mornington (president, Mr R. S. J. A. Macdonald; secretary, Mr Liddel); Balmacewen (president, Air 11. L. Fairmaid; secretary, Air G. Finlayson).

October 17.—Roslyn (president, Air G. T. Dennis; secretary, Air M. F. APKay); Taieri (president, Air F. Bradley; secretary, Air H. AI'L. Johnstone); West Harbour (president, Air Robt. S. Hutton; secretary, Mr W. Connor); Dunedin (president, Mr J. W. Scurr; secretary, Air Geo. Nelson); Leith (president, Air Geo. Newey; secretary, Mr A. Ponton); St. Clair (president, Air J. Nicolson; secretary, Air A. Burns); St. Hilda (president, Air L. C. Buist; secretary, Air J. H. Hinton); Caversham (president, Air L. J. Ballard; secretary, Air E. D. Smyth); North-east Valley (president, Air Jas. Coulter; secretary, Mr H. J. Duncan); Otago (president, Mr J. D. Best; secretary, Air T. AI. Gillies); Port Chalmers (president, Mr T. Alathewsou; secretary, Mr R. Willmott; Caledonian (president, Air J. D. Cameron; secretary,'Air L. J. Edwards); Caversham (president, Air L. J. Ballard; secretary, Air E. D. Smyth); Tainui (president, Mr S A. Wood; secretary, Mr D. C. Al'lnnesl; Brighton (president, Air D. Alurdocn; secretary, Mr E. E. Dvason). _ Notes. A speaker at the St. Kilda social on Tuesday evening made mention that in his opinion the time was ripe for the Dunedin Centre to set about and secure two greens on the one property on which the various , competitions governed by the center could be played. This suggestion has been mentioned by “ Draw ” on occasions in this column, and perhaps the near future may see a start made to try to accomplish this object, which would bo in the best interests of the game in Dunedin. _ During the winter “ Draw ” published a series of articles on the cultivation and maintenance of greens. The ‘ Evening Star 1 Company lias set these notes up in pamphlet form. Greenkeepers and supervisors requiring a copy should send their names with an addressed envelope attached to “ Draw,” and a copy will be forwarded. Centre Business. The special meeting of - the Centre Executive last Saturday evening was for the purpose of reviewing the Draw Committee’s report and the list of fixtures as drawn up by that committee. All matters as proposed by the Draw Committee were approved, with just one or two minor alterations. In submitting the report the convener of the committee, Air G. Nelson, expressed appreciation of the work of Alessrs Rowley, Forster, Richards. and Davis. The draw submitted by Air Rowley, which was the one adopted, clearly showed what a vast amount of time this gentleman must have given to the work, and all members of the executive paid tribute to him for his excellent draw. The draws for the Wednesday and four-rink championship games were also approved,, and a vote of thanks to the Draw Committee was carried by acclamation. The Saturday shield games will commence on October 31, the Wednesday competition on November 14, and the first series of the four-rink games must be concluded during the' week ending November 14. Alany details in connection with the running of these competitions were discussed, and all these matters will appear in the booklet of the centre, which should be in the hands of the players about the 21st of this month. The special committee appointed to discuss the question of a successor to Air' W. A. Scott, the local tester for some 28 years, has recommended Air G. A. Nelson. Caversham Club. Last Saturday’s bridge night was to have been the last of the season, but thc_ interest was so great that it was decided to have another flutter to-nior-row evening. The prizes un Saturday were won by Airs J. Warrington and Air W. G. Cole, and those for to-mor-

row evening will be donated by members. Next Tuesday evening the final “ chow ” tourney will be held, when the billiards prizes won during the season will be presented. Bowlers’ Billiards. The Henaglian Banner was won by the St. Kilda Club this winter, and this club on Tuesday evening held a smoko concert to which were invited all the players of the various clubs who had taken part in the competition. A most enjoyable evening was the outcome. Mr L. C. (Jim) Buist, the president, was in the chair, and in a happy little speech made all the visitors feel at home right away. A splendid musical programme arranged by Mr Jim Hamburg was much appreciated, and the good work of tho pianist, Mr Jack Roberts, who played all the accompaniments and assisted with the community sings, was of a high order. Mr Sam Devereux was in rare form with his yarns, particularly the ones in connection with whippet racing. The toast ‘of “ The Dunedin Centro ” was proposed by Mr Jacobsen and responded to by Mr J. H. Hinton. Tho toast of the donor of the shield (Mr W. Henaglian) was proposed by Mr G. A. Nelson, who made reference to the good work of this gentleman in connection with bowling and billiards,. Mr Henaglian, unfortunately, was out of town, but nevertheless his health was drunk with great enthusiasm. The individual prizes for the champion of champions billiards contest were presented by Mr Buist. Mr Charlie Burtenshaw. of the Valley Club, accounted for the first prize, and also secured the prize for the_ biggest break in the banner competition. Mr Forrester, of the Caledonian Club, was runner-up. This gentleman also proposed the,toast of the St. Kilda players, and was supported by speakers representing all the clubs in the competition. • Before the conclusion appreciative references were made congratulating the St. Kilda Club in arranging the evening, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Tho Ladies’ Association. Tin's association will hold'its opening for the season 19J6-37 on Wednesday afternoon on its own greens at Logan Park (president Mrs H. Kane, secretary Mrs J. CookeL and “Draw” acknowledges an invitation.