BOWLING.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3004, 27 February 1926, Page 2

BOWLING.

f MANAWATU CENTRE. On Wednesday next four rinks from Levin will visit Foxton, to spend the afternoon in friendly play. Bowlers and croquet members are asked to bring a basket on the occasion to assist with the catering arrangements. A meeting of the Manawatu Bowling centre was held yesterday afternoon. Present were: Messrs J. A. Nash (chairman) J. Bartholomew, .J. S. Herdman, G. Corbridge, C. D. Fraser, W. Hunter and G. N. Stephenson The following championship" fixtures were decided upon:—Wednesday, March 10, singles championship on Terrace End green; March 17, pairs on Manawatu green. In the pairs tourney, it was decided to make the number of heads 21 and the time limit 2£ hours. Mr. Nash moved that Wanganui Centre be written to expressing regret at its decision to hold an Easter rink tournament this year, and pointing out that Manawatu had foregone its New Year tournament to suit Wanganui, on the understanding that Wanganui would do likewise at Easter time.

A recommendation was brought forward by Mr. Bartholomew that the Dixon Cup and Tucker Badges competition be continued this season under the rules governing the trophies until one week prior to the Easter tournament, when the then holders will return the cup and badges to the Centre executive. ]\fr Nash gave notice to rescind the following motion passed at last meeting:—“That the Stancell Shield and Banner that is usually the first prize at the New Year tournament, be held by the champion of champion rinks and pairs respectively, this to be at. the pleasure of the centre.”

The chairman referred to the excellent services rendered the Centre and bowling generally by the secretary, Mr. A. F. Wlimsett, remarking that members did not realise the amount of work he had to do.—Times.