BOWLING.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 November 1922, Page 3

BOWLING.

STRATFORD v. INGLEWOOD, The Stratford Bowling Club B section wil be represented by the following rinks against Inglewood, at Inglewood, to-day: Young, Curtis, Sangster, W. McDonald (s) ; Walters Moore, Carman, Allan (s) ; Finlay, Walsh Sanderson, McMillan (s) ; Hunt, Malone, Martin, Lyons (s). The following rinks have been selected tc represent Inglewood against Stratford B, at Inglewood to-day: Simcock, Raynor, McLaggan G. Morton (s) ; Surrey, Egarr, Henry, Gartei (s) ; Codd, Frewin, Southcombe, F. Spurdie (s) ; Lightfoot, Olson, Longbottom. Allan (s). The following from the A section will play Avon on the Stratford green at 2.30 p.m. : Clarke. Lindon. Peters, Smart (s) ; Hill, C. Thompson, Patterson. Jackson (s) ; Carryer, Blank, Boyd, J. S. McDonald (s) ; Woodhead, Old, Porritt, Skoglund (s).

WEST END CLUB. The following will represent West End at Vogeltown: Styles, T. Sole, Potter, Billing (s.) ; Hodson. Lye, Douglas, Beale (s.) : Walsh, Reston, Brash, Fred Newell (s) ; J. White, Sinclair. Hurleston, Medley (s.) : Putt, Gyde, F. Sole, Petty (s.) ; Bruce, Darby, Doull, Honeyfield (s.) ; Boulton, Stevenson, Petty Johnson (s.). West End against Waitara, at West End green : Mander, Ellis, Lee, Oliver (s.) ; G. Sole, Moverley, Julian. F. J. Hill (s.) : N. Sole, McAUum, Horton, J. D. Sole (s) ; Corney, Casey, Humphries, Frank Newell (s.) : H. Hill, Monaghan, Haylock, Lobb (s.) ; Bennett, Garnham, Morey, Townsley (s.). West End colts’ rlijk: Mander, Haylock, White, junr., Boswell. "I think.” said the cheery Vicar of Brimpsfleld, England, the Rev. Wyndham Earee, "that bwls is one of the best games for men, particularly those not needing an exercise too vigorous. Bowls is truly a fine old English game, and I am delighted at seeing It to-day becoming so wonderfully popular. I aim sure if only our clergy, both in towns and country villages, would enter more intimately into the sports and recreations of the men Jn the parish. they would both gain a lot themselves and do a great service to the Church in many ways. It is not necessary that such clergy should be players, let alone champions at any game. It is the pleasant intercourse, the genial spirit, the close touch and friendship which tell all through. For, once you as a parson have made any man in the parish your friend, it Is difficult to a degree not easily recognised for him to refuse to do this, that, or the other for you with regard to your Church services and work when you ask him. Get into touch with your men through their recreations Is my advice to any brother-clergy to-day even more than ever.” The Vicar was askedj what he regarded as the chief advantages of bowls as a gaime, apart from the walking exercise and good-fellowship it promoted. "Well, those should be enough to recommend it if it had no other charms, eh?” said he. "But it has many charms as a sport. It needs good eyesight, a steady hand, and a well-balanced method of judging, if you wish to become a first-class bowler. The merest flick of the wrist too much may mean failure when you set the ball rolling. Your mind, from constant training and experience, acquires the habit of taking all the facts, into account, and this excellent habit is useful, as I know from personal experience in other walks of life. Then patience is a big asset for one who aspires to succeed in bwls. Altogether, the game is a tip-top recreation and sport, and is heartily to he commended to our workers of every class in town and country, as one of the best they can enjoy to-day.”