CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 27 October 1941, Page 7

CARTERTON

BOWLING. CLUB /V< SEASON OFFICIALLY OPENED. (“Times-Age” Special.) The official opening of the season by the Carterton Bowling Club took place on Saturday. Some forty bowlers, including a rink from the Masterton Club, were present. There was also a fair attendance of members of the Carterton Ladies’ Club. The president (Mr F. L. Barr) extended a hearty welcome to those present and said that he was. particularly pleased to see the president of the Wairarapa Centre at the gathering. Mr Barr referred to the loss through death of one of the greenkeepers (Mr C. Nicholson) this year. As a mark of respect he asked those present to stand in silence for a few moments as a mark cf respect to the memory of deceased. The late Mr Nicholson, he said, was a very old and keen bowler and was held in respect by all with whom he came in contact. Reference was made by Mr Barr to the improvements which had been carried out on the grounds during the off season by willing workers, and he thanked those members for the interest they had taken in the club. He also thanked members for liberal donations and these had materially helped in providing the improvements, iHe congratulated the greenkeepers, Messrs E. Kilmister and E. Smith,, on the excellent services they had rendered. The work done by voluntary parties including removing over 1000 pieces of turf from the club’s adjacent section and placing them on the sides cf the playing area, the effect of which was very noticeable. Besides this work considerable attention had been given to the ladies’ green, which was now a much improved playing area. Half a dozen new members had been proposed and would be balloted for on Saturday next and he hoped members would make an effort to further increase the membership. Mr Barr then proceeded to present the following prizes won during last season’s play: Champion singles, F. Harrington; champion pairs, Reg Thompson (lead), F. Harrington (skip); champion fours, W. E. Smith (lead), T. G. Underhill (scorer), C. H. Barber (measurer), G. W. Hart (skip); progressive pairs, E. T. Beaven (lead), A. C. Tucker (skip); junior singles, H. Colson; Masson Cup, Smith, Underhill, Barber, G. Hart.(s); DeLacey Buttons, J. L. Harris and C. J. DeLacey (s). Mr Hayne, president of the Centre, was invited to present trophies won by club members, during the season. Mr.Hayne said' that it was always a pleasure to visit Carterton and to be assured of the hearty co-operation of the Carterton Club in all Centre matters. He congratulated Mr Barr and his workers on the great improvement carried out on the Carterton grounds. He hoped they would have a happy and prosperous season. He asked Mr G. W. Hart (s) and his team to accept certificates as the winners of the Wairarapa Centre’s New Year tourney. Mr G. W. Hart suitably returned thanks. (Applause.) Messrs F. Harrington and Rog Thompson (s) were presented with certificates for having won the champion pairs competition of the Wairarapa. To the winners of club competitions club badges with red ribbon and bars attached were presented, an innovation much appreciated by the successful competitors. Mrs Barr then threw the first jack and Mr Gordon Hughan the first bowl, after which the club’s flag was hoisted and the green declared officially opened for play. The match committee, Messrs Geo. Riggs and C. J. DeLacey, arranged teams and five rinks were soon enjoying play. Afternoon tea was presided over by Mrs Barr and her two daughters and Mrs H. Colson for which they were accorded thanks. Several members of the ladies’ club also participated in a game of bowls. WAIRARAPA P. & A. SOCIETY ANNUAL SHOW. A working bee of committeemen was busy on the showgrounds on Saturday arranging the appointments for the annual show, which will commence on Wednesday next. Today the committee are engaged in fixing catalogue numbers to the pens in the various classes. The grounds and the appointments have received careful, attention by the society’s caretaker. Considerable painting has been done and the grounds are locking at their best. Many side shows have already made their/gppearance in readiness for the opening day. Although the war is having its effect on almost everything at the present time the society is indeed fortunate that there is very little falling off in the entries as compared with last year. The 1941 show is being eagerly looked forward to and given fine weather the attendance should be good. The night show will be held on Wednesday. A Sharp Frost. There was a sharp frost in Carterton this morning, but fortunately no damage was done to tomato, pumpkin, or potato crops. During the past few days heavy falls of snow have occurred on the high ranges. Gardeners can prepare for more frosts, with perhaps a heavy one tonight. Long Night Dance. A long night dance will be held in the Bandroom, Carterton, on Wednesday night.