BOWLING NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 24333, 23 October 1942, Page 6

BOWLING NOTES

[By Dbaw.]

Centre Executive Meeting. The monthly meeting of the Centre Executive was held last Saturday' evening. Most of the business was of a routine nature, but opportunity was- taken to adjust a few matters requiring attention. One matter was in connection with the Holmes Feathers competition, relating tc the - starting time. It was originally intended to start these games on Monday, November 25, but an error was made in the dates submitted to tbc printers, and this competition will now begin on Monday, November 16, as set down in the new fixture book. A resolution was also carried asking the Umpires’ Association to arrange for umpires for the various Monday night gamefor the Holmes Feathers. Jmpires’ Association. The monthly meeting will be held in the T. and G. Building oh Friday evening, at 7,30. Problems in the Design Book and recommendations in connection with badges will bo discussed. All bowlers arc invited. Further Openings. Quite a number of clubs held their openings last Saturday, and were rewarded with an ideal day. ' An official party, consisting of Mr S. A. Wood (president), Mr A. Robertson (vice-president), Mr E. Longworth (treasurer), and Mr R. S. H. Sinclair (secretary) visited during the course of the afternoon ail the city club openings, and their presence was appreciated at the various gatherings. The Parent Club (Dunedin). In the unavoidable absence of the club’s president (Mr A. B. Harraway) the senior vice-president welcomed the mayor (Mr A. H. Allen), representatives of the New Zealand Council, the Dunedin Centre, sister clubs, and a large gathering of old and new members and lady friends. Mr Brown mentioned that the club was the oldest in the South Island and the second oldest in the Dominion. He spoke of tho heritage the present generation enjoyed from that worthy band of stalwarts who had founded and nurtured the club in its early days, and it was the privilege and duty of the present generation to maintain the standard of the club aud guard its prestige. The decorations in the social hall were a credit to the Ladies’ Committee, and the special assistance given by the men’s committees were specially mentioned by Mr Brown as deserving the thanks of club members. The Mayor congratulated the club on the fine state of the property, and wished all many happy games throughout the season. Mr Devercux (New Zealand Council), Mr A. New-all (Dunedin Centre), and Mr Jcf. Porter (sister clubs) conveyed good wishes to the club. The ladies’ section was opened by Mrs Portcous (president). Mrs Adess representing the Ladies’ Association, conveyed fraternal greetings. Later in the afternoon official parties from both the Dunedin Centre and the Ladies’ Association visited the club and paid their respects. Logan Park. , The president (Mr W. McDonald) extended a cordial welcome to -members and visitors. He paid a special tribute to Mr Roy Dawson (green supervisor) for the splendid results obtained during ihe recess. The green show's a fine sole of cotula weed, and gives every promise of good service. Mr R. L. Fairmaid conveyed greetings from the centre, as did Mr George Thorn (sister clubs) and Mr J. Nisbet (Umpires’ Association). Mrs McDonald, president of the ladies’ section, also welcomed the .visitors, and Mrs Hill, president of the Ladies’ Association, conveyed greetings and rolled the first bowl. The floral decorations in the pavilion by the Ladies’ Committee were tastefully arranged, and were a special feature of the day's proceedings. St. Clair. There was an excellent attendance of members and friends at the official opening. The visitors included Mr N. Anderson (Mayor of St. Kilda) and Mr D. C. Cameron (Deputy Mayor of Dunedin), Mr J. J. Davis (representing the New Zealand Council and the Dunedin Centre), and Mrs W. A. Abbott (Ladies’ Association). Mr W. Ripley, the club’s president, • welcomed members and visitors and made special reference to the splendid condition of the piaymg area. Mrs C. Price is president of the ladies. Anderson’s Bay. Mr Peter Keller, the president, in speaking after he had welcomed members and visitors, stated that the spirit of bowlers was a good pattern for the rest of the wmrld. He expressed thanks to the ladies of the club for their continued help, and to the green supervisor and the greenkeeper for their excellent service in connection with the playing area. Mr E. Longworth represented the Bowling Centre. Mrs Ross, the president of the ladies’ section, threw the first “ kitty ” and Mrs Keller rolled the first bowl. Reference was made to the continued work of the club in the interests of the bowlers’ war effort. - Tainui. Mr Jack Laurie, in welcoming members and visitors, expressed his pleasure at seeing such a large attendance, and made reference to the excellent state of all the club’s playing areas,which are well covered with cotula weed and grass, and made mention of Mr Lex. McLean’s (greenkeeper) good work and careful attention. Mr Sid. Wood, a member of the club and this year’s president of the Dunedin Centre, was in attendance, as were Mr A. Robertson (centre V.P.) and Mr R. S. M. Sinclair (secretary of the New Zealand .Council and the Dunedin Centre). The latter made reference to the number of days allotted by tho centre for one-day patriotic tournaments during the incoming season, and asked for the club’s support in this direction.

Interesting Presentation. During the opening of the Kaituna green, Mr W. G. Love, of the Port Chalmers Club, presented to the Kaituna members a photograph taken at the Port Club’s jubilee function held in the early part of this year on the Port Club’s green. The picture is one of Mr John Watson (Port) and Mr Charles Payne, who were both present a’t the opening of the Port Chalmers green some fifty years ago when the Port green was first established. Mr Watson has taken a keen interest in the Port Club through the years, while Mr Payne is probably one of the best-known players in the Dominion. He was president of the first association and was president of the amalgamated association in 1930.

Brighton. President J. McLauohlan expressed his pleasure at the fine attendance of members and visitors from sister clubs. He referred to the necessity of keeping the game alive while many players were absent on active service and expressed satisfaction that the Centro Executive had arranged a series of matches. Mr W. Anderson conveyed greetings to the club from the Dunedin Centre and Mr Dennis O’Connell wished the Brighton members a happy and enjoyable season on behalf of sister clubs. Mrs MeLaucblan rolled the first bowl, after which members and visitors enjoyed a roll up. Caversham, This club’s green was in splendid order for the opening day, and Mr J. T. Hammond, the president, in welcoming members and visitors, made special mention of the necessity of keeping the citizens interested in some form of recreation. He knew of nothing better than a game of bowls. Mr J. Butler represented the centre and Mrs Ansell the 0.L.8.A. Mrs Hammond rolled the first bowl for the men’s club and Mrs Hayward did likewise for the ladies. During the day the Home Guard Band dispensed music. Their attendance was an appreciation of the valuable assistance given to the band’s funds by the ladies of the club. Of Interest to the Ladies. On Saturday, October 24, the Dunedin Ladies’ Club is holding a rink tourney, the proceeds of which will be devoted to the centre funds. On Wednesday, November 4, the N.E. Valley ladies are holding a tournament at the Valley green for patriotic purposes.