BOWLING YEAR

Wairarapa Times-Age, 11 September 1941, Page 6

BOWLING YEAR

WAIRARAPA CENTRE ANNUAL

REPORT SUCCESSFUL SEASON RECORDED. PATRIOTIC TOURNEY YIELDS GOOD RETURN. The annual report of the Wairarapa Bowling Centre, to be presented at the annual meeting to be held al Greytown uii September 2.'), states that the 19401941 season was a happy and successful one, and in spite of difficulties the number of bowlers enrolled in the district had shown a slight increase. The < titstanding event of the year was undoubtedly the Patriotic Tournament held on the Masterton and Park green, at which the splendid sum of L 72 Ils was raised. The centre ottered its hearty thanks to all clubs for their splendid co-operation. The exchange of visits with the Manawatu Centre was again carried out, and, as on previous occasions, these games were a source of delight to all who participated. The Wairarapa New Year Tournament was again held on the Mastertcn Clubs greens, and proved to be an outstanding success. The winners were G. Hughan, T. G. Underhill A. C. Tucker, G. W. Hart (s) of the Carterton Club. A revival of interest was shown in the Centre games, viz., lor the Pragnall Cup, Grady Medals, and Centre Fours. The present holders were: Pragnall Cun. W. Sorensen (Carterton;; Grady Medals, L. Curtis and W. Higgison (s), Greytown; Centre Fours, F. Dennes, G. Brunton, N. S. McLeod, W. Higgiscn (s), Grey town. The Booth Cup and Duthie Shield fixtures were again played, and resulted in the Martinborough Club winning the former, and also sharing in the honour with the Featherston Club for the latter. The Champion of Champion games resulted as follows:—Champion Singles, W. Christian (Masterton);. Champion Pairs. R. Thompson, F. Harrington (s), Carterton; Champion Fours, J. Kiernan, F. C. Bunny, W. Kilgour, N. S. McLeod (s), Greytown. To all the above players the Centre offered its hearty congratulations. The executive, during the past season, made application for a special benzine allowance, for the playing of inter-club fixtures. This application was successful and enabled players to travel without drawing on their own private supplies. The Centre offered its thanks to the Masterion, Park, Carterton and Featherston clubs for the use of their greens for special events during the past season. The centre had given its hearty support to the Wanganui and Manawatu centres in their efforts to secure some representation for minor centres on the Dominion Bowling Council. Progress was being made toward remedying this grievance, and thanks were due to the two centres mentioned for their untiring efforts. The recommendation that permanent badges be given to winners of Championship games has had the consideration of the Executive, and the results would be placed before delegates at the annual meeting. Thanks were due to the hon. auditor, Mr J. F. Roberts, and the Press for their friendly co-op-eration. . . , The report is signed by the president,’ Mr G, Hayne.