BOWLING.

Manawatu Herald, Volume L, Issue 4005, 3 October 1929, Page 2

BOWLING.

OPENING OIF FOXTON GREEN. Favoured with ideal weather, the official opening of the lo'cal (Bowling Club’s green and croquet courts, held yesterday afternoon, was a most successful and enjoyable function. There was a good attendance of visiting howlers and the-' general public, together with visiting croquet players, and the Club’s grounds presented a gay and aiiimated appearance.

Mr. Heyes (president) declared the croquet court open for play, and in doing so, expressed pleasure at seeing so many present.' He referred to the presence of the Rev. Isaacson, (president of the Manav. atu IGroquet Centre, whom he introduced to the assemblage." The Kev. Isaacson extended congratulations to the Croquet Club on being favoured with such excellent weather, and wished the (Cluib a successful season.

In prefacing his declaration in connection with the bowling green, the President extended the usual welcome to visitors and members, and ifchen referred to 'the good work that had been done by a number of )ocal bowlers in the preparation of the green for the opening*. In this connection, he sttid, he would not individualise, but lie felt compelled to mention one name, that of Mr. J. Newth, who spent so much time in attending to the green and surroundings. A humorous touch to the proceedings was introduced by Mr. IT. Hamer handing to the President a parcel purporting to contain a trophy presented for competition among members. Upon opening'the parcel the President announced that the trophy took the form of a “Plum and Apple” challenge cup, designed, manufactured and donated by two local residents known as “Gasbag” and “Tyred.” The cup was an elegant affair" built along conventional lines from a plum and apple jam tin, finished in aluminium paint, and being ornamented with the gay lithograph print of the fruit mentioned. The conditions attached, and N contained in a secret' compartment in the metal stand, are as follows: —(1) The eup is to be known as the Plum and Apple Handicap iSingles Challenge Cup, and is, to become the sole property of the Foxton 'Bowling Club until it is won outright. (■2) If ,'the cup is won outright, namely, 'fifteen times in succession ■or once at intervals, (between drinks) it shall be Handed back to the Club. (3) No player may win njqro than fourteen games in succession. (4) The holder may be challenged at any time by saying, “come and have a bowl.” No handles to be used. (5) If a player challenges a “Frothblower,” he does ’so at his own risk. (6) In case of a win by default, the loser shall take the cup, and then play off to see who 'holds it. (7) The holder shall toss a coin to decide the otrder of play, and then play last. (8) One bowl only may be played at a time. (9) A referee shall be present at all matches, unless be is absent. (10) In case of interference by the referee, the player may protest, and the referee shall then alter his decision. (11) All disputes shall be referred to a committee of five set up for -the purpose by the player who 1 pietests. (12) Iu case of the Committee being absent, he may decide the issue himself, or refer it to the referee, who shall abide iby his decision. (13) The holder shall be responsible for the cup to the full insurable value. (14) If the winner wishes to take the cup home, he may do so provided he insures it to its full value, and does not remove it from the Club grounds. (15) The winner may have his name engraved on the cup hy paying a deposit of five guineas into the Club funds, which shall be forfeited if the Club is altered in any way. (ii 6) The President shall challenge a player on the green to decide 'the first holder. (17) In the event of a bowl not reaching its desired position, it may be placed where the player desired it should go. (18) The game shall consist, of eleven heads, unless the holder is in the lead, in Which case his opponent shall decide when the game stops. • * The reading of the conditions brought forth much laughter.

Mrs. Heyes, wife of the President, threw the first jack, and Mr. C. Spring, a life member of the Club, played the first bowl, the ce-remony-concluding with applause. The bowling green was in firstclass playing condition for the time of the year, visitors and local players alike remarking upon its excellence.

Seven rinks were occupied, and some good play and tough battles were -witnessed.

The following are the details: — ■Shannon: Franks, Eglinton, Butt, Bovis (s) 22; R. Reay, Scaddeu, Mattar, Heyes (s) 17. Perreaiu, Stevenson, Nye, Mulford (s) 27; .Northern: Lynch, Kingston, Palmer (s) 15. Palmerston North: Wilson, Oli"ver, Boon, ißaylis (s) 23; Wardrop, Nicholas, Henderson, Thomson (s) 20.

Hamer, Newth, Walton, Walker (s) 24; Levin: BJryant) Parker, Clements, iSherwood (s) 10. Levin: Dempsey, G. Brown, Hawke, Mdtoks (s) 22; Trueman, J. Reay, Huntley, Woods (s) 12. Shannon: Mason (s) 21; Hinds, Jas. Ross, Fred. Robinson, Christie (s) 20. Stevens snr., Wilson, Stevens (Bulls) (s) 32;'Easton, Parkin, Howe, R. Bryant (s) 20. • -Ample and tasty refreshments were presided over by the hostess, Mrs. W. S. Heyes, assisted by Mesdames Jas. Newth, Fred. Robinson and J. M. Thomson.

At the conclusion of play Mr. Sherwood (Levin) returned- thanks on behalf of visiting -bowlers, and wished the Foxton Club a most successful season. Cheers were exchanged, and a special cheer given for the ladies.

In connection with the Plum and Apple Cup, Mr. Heyes has issued a challenge to Mr. Fred. Robinson, to decide who shall be the first holder of that t|rophy.

With the green in such excellent order so early in the season, enthusiasm in the sport should be warm from the word “go” this year, and with the active co-operation of the committee of management the coming season promises to be one of the most successful for some years past, f

ON THE CROQUET GREEN. Yesterday’S opening was one of the best that ttye Club" has experienced. Visitors were present from Manawatu, Northern, Bulls, Levin, Shannon,, and, Otaki Clubs iand the function Avas most successful. Mr. €. H. Isaacson, of Otaki, presient of the Manawatu Croquet Centre, played the first ball after the green had been officially declared open foil* play by the President of the Bowling Club (Mr. W. S. Heyes). During flu* afternoon various competitions were held which resulted as follow r s: — Golf croquet, Mrs. Bagrie (Levin); target croquet, Mrs. Mayes (Northern); French croquet, Mr. C. FI. Isaacson (Otaki). Among the. visitors present was Mrs. Gambrill, the newly-appointed official handi'eapper for tho Manawatu Croquet Association.