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Evening Post, Volume LXXXVIII, Issue 83, 5 October 1914, Page 4

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WELLINGTON CLUB After the president (Mr. E. Moult) had declared the Wellington Bowling Club's season open on Saturday afternoon, play was immediately commenced, the teams representing the President and Vice-president. Afternoon tea was served by a committee of ladies, who had no light task, for gathering was a record one. During the afternoon a duet was given by Mis. Paton and Mr. E. J. Hill, and the lady also contributed a solo. Her artistic singing was much appreciated. Miss Muir, daughter of one of the oldest members of the club presented a number of pots of choice cinerarias and a basket of beautiful roses. These were submitted to auction by Mr. A. L. Wil&on, and realised £23 0s 6d. which bum goes to the Patriotic Fund. Misfi Muir was heartily cheered for her handsome gifts. Among those present during the afternoon were the Hons. F. M. B. Fisher, A. L. Herdman, R. 11. Rhodes, and the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Luke). The following are the results of the games : — President's. — Barry 12, Bush 13, Magmis 27, Crane 24, Still 11, Churchward 19, • Tread well 11, Remington 12, Webb 18, Saunders 26, Kinvig 24, Thompson 19, Roberts 18, Skinner 15, Hodcl 6, HornerJ.6. Total, 271. Vice-Ih'esident's. — Macaskill 17, Hendry 26, Cooper 9, Gooder 22,* Sievwright 25, Craig 9. A. Laurenson 27, E. J. Hill 30, Corliss 17, Geddis 12, Pettigrew 19, B. B. Allen 23, Kielsen 20, G. Brown 20, Veitch 8, Frost 20. Total, 304. NEWTOWN CLUB In declaring the Newtown green open in the presence of an assemblage of over 200 players and visitors, the President (Mr. J. Trevor) enlarged on the necessity of .adding to the capacity of the social rooms, a need arising from the great success of the winter socials. Mr. Trevor's thanks to the caretaker, Mr. Earte, for the perfect green provided were accentuated by the applause of all the bowlers present. ' The President announced that twenty-five guineas had been subscribed by members as a contribution to the War Local Distress Fund, and would be paid in on Monday. Mr. C. M. Luke, the club's vice-pre-sident, then expressed the thanks of the_ club to those members who had assisted 1 so valuably in improving the pavilion and its sirrroundings djuring the recess, and also to those ladies and gentlemen who were giving their services during the afternoon. He also expressed the great regret members felt in having to accept the resignations of ftlesjrs. Harry Price, W. B. Bailey, and J. Mayo, who had been so long esteemed members of the club. Mrs. Luke then hoisted the club's flag, Mrs. Trevor threw the first jack, and Mr. Trevor declared the season opened. The National Anthem, having been most heartily sung, cheers were given, and play in tho opening match, President v. Vice-President, beg^an. The President's team lost by two points. The social room was decorated by Mr. Caterer, jun., draped flags and coloured, ribbon streamers being combined with flowers and greenery, with extremely pleasing effect. Outside the pavilion lines ot flags added, to the holiday aspect. The enjoyment of the afternoon was greatly enhanced by the excellent programme of music rendered by the orchestra under Mr. Harold B. Oakes. During the afternoon the Mayor, who has long been a. membei of the club, accompanied by Mrs. Luke, spent a .short time at the green. The wives of ,the directors had charge of the afternoon ;tea» ' - ■"• '" ' i. - THORNDON CLUB There was a- numerous attendance of bowlei's and ladies on the Thorndon green, and the function was regarded as a great success. In declaring the green open for the season, the president (Mr. Victor Dimock) said lie was delighted to see 'such a large attendance of members and visitors on the twentieth anniversary of the opening of the green. He tendered thanks to the ladies who had been good enough to honour the club I with their presence, and especially those I ladies who had so generously provided I afternoon tea. The club had leased the lower green to the Thorndon Croquet Club, and they felt convinced this would |be a great benefit to the club. ■ After i referring to the assistance received from the Sports Protection League in the matter of rates on the greens. Mr. Dimock saM he thought members should feel pleased at the appearance of tho greens, for there was no question that they had never looked so good. Ho j thanked the caretaker (Mr. Watts) for j the care he had taken in connection with the greens. Some improvements had been made in connection with tho garden portions of the club's property, and later on in the season there should be a good display of flowers' in tho borders. He believed it was the intention of the Match Committee to make an early start in connection with the club's matches, and they would endeavour to get them finished much earlier than has been done in the past. In conclusion, he asked Miss Dimock to' throw up the jack, and then declared the green open for play. The games consisted of rinks representing the president and vice-president, the former winning by 184 to 168 points. PETONE CLUB The Pctone Bowling piub's green was opened by the president (Mr. A. Cowip). There was a largp attendance, including visitors from other cltdjs, and the president extended a hearty welcome to all. Compliments were paid to Mr. W. Hendry (ground superintendent) and to Mr. J. M'Callum (caretaker) for ' the excellent condition of the rinks Mrs. Cowic threw up the first "jack" amid cheers. The afternoon was taken up by a match between teams picked by the president and vice-president, which resulted after keenly-fought -out games in a win for the vice-president's team by six points '