BOWLING.

Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 248, 18 October 1924, Page 38 (Supplement)

BOWLING.

MOUNT EDEN GREEN. THE OPENING CEREMONY. The official opening of the Mount Eden green took place this afternoon. Unfortunately the weather did not favour the function, but a very enjoyable afternoon was spent, music and other items making the time pass pleasantly. The president, Mr. Lewis JolL in his opening remarks referred feelingly to the late Stephen Georjje Burns one of the founders of the club. He said their late member was well belorcd by his comrades. An enlarged photo of "Bobble" was presented to the club by a few of his old mates In bowls. There was a good attendance of visitors including a number of the fair sex. These were duly welcomed by the president. Mr Joll expressed regret that the rain would not permit of any gnmes to be played He congratulated the Ground Committee upon the good work done with the green. Reference was made to the donation of a new Bagstaff by the patron of the club, Mr. Oliver Nicholson. The jack was rolled across the green by Miss Myrtle Joll, daughter of the president, but notwithstanding the heavy state of the ground It proved a "ditcher." The green was then declared open. Later in the afternoon the president of the Auckland Centre and his officers attended the function.