FITZROY BOWLING CLUB.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 61, 22 November 1907, Page 3

FITZROY BOWLING CLUB.

flic Kitzroy Bowling, Tennis, nnd Croquet Club opened its season yesterday afternoon, when then: was a large attendance of members and friends, the ladies being in strong force. Afternoon tea was provided and dispensed by the ladies. A sharp wind blowing across (he green at times proved a disagreeable element. The president of the club (Mr. W. G. Malone) said he felt proud of the position which he held, and was glad to bee siwh a large assemblage, lie thought that those present would agree with him when he said that the club, with its combination of games was a model one. lie felt mire that it was much nicer fur tin; member* of a family to meet on a ground where they could play their respective games than for some to be at one place and the others elsewhere. He had during the past few days found out that in early times the game of bowls wats illegal in England and was forbidden by Act of Parliament to be played, and was looked upon not only

u- a but a dishonorable game. Re deeply regretted that Mrs. Malone | wa-i unable to attend to "throw the jack," but Mrs. Paul had kindly consented to do so. and the member-, lie j was Mire, felt greatly honored to have that lady's presence. In conclusion. Inhoped rlie club would be the means of promoting real good fellowship and friendship amongst all. Mr*. Paul then "threw the jack" and declared the green open, amidst the plaudits of all present. Mv. Cock (pri'-iilent of the Xew Plymouth Club) -aid it afforded him great plea-uiv to be piv-ent on the "Fitzroy green. lie expressed regret thai hiflub had Ix-en unable to a*k the Fitzroy bowler- to I lie opening of the Xew Plvnioiith green on 11th November, but owing to the increased membership the town green wi- not large enough to accommodate them all. ITe congratulated the club on the improved green, which, he said, was no doubt due to the untiring efforts of Mr. Aldridge. and on behalf of the Xew Plymouth Club he extended a hearty invitation to the Fitzroy members to vi>it the. New Plymouth green. Rinks were then chosen, and an enjoyable afternoon's play followed. The tennis courts and croquet lawn were al«o fully occupied.