INDOOR BOWLS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 27 September 1940, Page 7

INDOOR BOWLS

MASTERTON CLUB SINGLES WON BY C. LEIGH. SEASON BROUGHT TO A CLOSE. The Masterton Indoor Bowling Club concluded a successful season last night when the championship and the colts’ singles matches were played, after which an enjoyable social was held. The championship singles’ match was played off between Mr F. Pickering and Mr C. Leigh (secretary). Leigh was well on his game and from the start the result was never in doubt. He was not headed at any stage and won from Pickering by 19 to 9. The colts’ singles match contested by Mr A. Henson and Mr F. McNab provided an interesting and hard-fought game. McNab played many excellent shots to establish a clear cut lead, but Henson eventually came into his own and overhauled his opponent to win by 20 to 14. The president (Mr J. Fenton) in congratulating club members on their success, both during the evening and throughout the season, referred to the season as being one of the most successful since the inception of the club. He commented on the splendid work put in by the secretary, Mr C. Leigh, and he thanked members for their loyal support. ( Trophies were presented as follows: Rinks: Messrs P. Downes, C. Hearps, G. McFarlane. J. Fenton (s). The trophies were presented by Mr P. Buckley and acknowledged by Mr J. Fenton. Championship pairs: Messrs F. McNab and W. Edwards (s); presented by Mr Fenton and acknowledged by Mr McNab. Champion singles: Mr C. Leigh; presented by Mr C. F. Roff and acknowledged by Mr Leigh. Progressive pairs: Messrs C. Andrews (lead), E. Joyce" (skip); presented by Mr C. Pickering and acknowledged by Messrs Andrew and J. Hanley.

Colts’ singles: Mr A. Henson; presented by Mr J. Mayes and acknowledged by Mr Henson. Trade teams: Borthwick’s No. 2, Messrs A. Henson, W. Peterson, S. Henson and P. Nuttall; presented by Mr C. Leigh and acknowledged by Mr Peterson. During the evening several vocal numbers were rendered by Mr O. Hemmingsen. Mr R. Reid was the pianist.