BOWLING.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 2792, 2 October 1924, Page 2

BOWLING.

OPENING DAYS. Manawa.tu Club Sat., Oct. 4th. Otaki Club Sat., Oct. 4th Levin Club Wed., Oet. Bth. Palmerston Club Sat., Oet. 11th Fcilding Club Sat., Oet. 11th

OPENING OF SHANNON GREEN

Yesterday afternoon Shannon green was officially opened by the acting pres il.-nt, Sir W. Clayton, in the presem-c of a large gathering ot visiting and local bowlers and ladies. Visiting rinks were present from Otaki, Levin, Foxton and Palmerston N. Tn opening the green. Mr Clayton extended a hearty welcome to visitors. and proceeded to refer to the desirability of instituting a veterans’ contest in the Centre for the purpose, of providing an interest for [flayers advanced in years. Of late years the younger men had invaded the howling greens and predominated the Centre tournament, and he made the suggestion that a cup or some such trophy should be provided for these old players. This year was the twentieth anniversary of the Shannon Club and lie (Mr Clayton) had especial pleasure in welcoming members of the Palmerston N. Club, as that was the parent clttb as far as Shannon was concerned. Reference was made to the Kinniberg Feathers and a plea voiced to ihe effect that more interest should be shown.

Owing to the recent rains the green was somewhat heavy and spongy, but nevertheless a very enjoyable afternoon was spent by bowlers present. A feature of the outing was the splendid afternoon tea dispensed by the ladies. The following are the details of games played by the two Foxton rinks: — Ivupa Hawea, Whiteman, Webster, Bills (s), Otaki: 24; P. L. Hollings, Winstanlev, Walton, McColl (s), 12. Aim, Blake, Bovis, Knowles (s), Shannon: 17; Huntley, Walker, McKeown, Barr (s), 12. Ti’ott (s), Palmerston N. 17; Murray (s), Shannon 12. Eddy (s) Otaki, 28; T. Shannon, Shannon, 16. Sulian (s), Levin, 25; Gagliardi (s), Shannon, 21. ' Pike (s), Levin, 21; Gunning (s), Shannon, 14. OPENING OF NORTHERN GREEN One rink from Foxton journeyed to Northern Club yesterday and was present at the official opening. Rain intervened when play had reached about the loth heady and consequently the games were unfinished. The local rink was composed of Healey, Pearson, Christie and A. ~ X. Smith.