BOWLING

Evening Post, Volume CIV, Issue 10, 12 July 1922, Page 11

BOWLING

WELLINGTON CENTRE ■ APPRECIATION OF LATE MR. UNDERWOOD. The "Wellington Bowling Centre met last night. Mr. F. Meadowcroft presided, and there were present: Messrs. M. J. Hodgins.O. K'Chittey, S. Potter, J. Muir, E. Pawson, J. Gruar, D. ArdeU, E. J. Hill, "W. H. Morrah, A. Edwaids, H. E. Gilbert, A. Coles, H. J. Wyatt, H. Ranson, J. B. Reid, and J. S. Keith. Before proceeding -with the ordinary business, Mr.. Meadowcroft made feeling reference to the death of the late secretary, Mr.. S. H. Underwood. Mr. Meadowcroft said that the late' Mr. Underwood had fulfilled his duties with satisfaction to the centre and with credit to himself. Mr. Underwood had conducted the big Dominion tournament with eminent success, and they were met that night under a great shadow of sorrow. AU they could do was to express their sincere sympathy with Mrs. Underwood, who had herself helped her late husband and bowlers generally in no small degree. . Mr. Meadowcroft moved: "That this centre desires to place on record the deep appreciation of the services rendered to bowling by the late secretary, Mr. S. H. Underwood, and, further, wishes to express its sincere sympathy with Mrs. Underwood and family in the loss they have sustained." In seconding the motion, Mr. M. J. Hodgins said that in the death of Mr. Underwood he had lost, not only a good' bowling pal, but'a deep friend. ; Mr. E. J. Hill, one of the original . members of the centre, stated that Mr. Underwood waa courteous and kind in every way, and his loss to the "bowling world was a great one indeed. ! The motion was carried, members standing in silence. , Letters were received from the Dunedin Bowling Centre, and from several clubs, expressiijg regret at the death of Mr. Underwood. '. . The Chairman extended a cordial welcome to the new members of the centre, I each of whom made suitable reply. APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY. On the motion of Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Morxah, it was decided unanimously to appoint Mr. R. W. Shallcrass secretary of the centre. Mr. Hill reported that Mr. J. J. Roberts, a former centre secretary, had expressed his willingness to afEord all assistance to. Mr. Shallcrass in his duties. Some discussion arose regarding the programme far the coming season. Reference was made to the possibility of some clubs withdrawing from the senior pennants. Mr. Potter moved: "That tihti pennants be playedl."Mr. Keith moved, a» an amendment: "That the question regarding the senior pennants be adjourned!' until next meeting, in order that delegates might be fully apprised as to whether their clubs would play in the pennante." Mr. Keith said that if any club withdrew from the pennants, it,would be the first step in the disintegration of the centre. It wonld not be fair for delegates, to' adjudicate on competitions im which their clubs were not interested. Mr. Hill seconded the amendment, and said that some Bcheme might be devised whereby all members of clubs might have a chance of participating in inter-club matches. This would tend to a settlement ot grievances in some clubs regarding the selection of members f_r pennant games. Mr. Potter withdrew hi» "motion, and it Was agreed to postpone the question regarding the pennant* until next meeting. : V . . A committee, consisting of Messrs. Ptotter, Raflsoa, Hill, Ardell^ and Itodginn, waa appointed to consider a scheme regarding inter-club matches, and teport to neife meeting. With the exceptron of the champion of ohampions, it was decided to pcsfcptm* the matter of ne*t season's programme until the next meeting of the centre, THE CHAMPION OF OHAMPIONS. On behalf of Kelbum, Mr, Meadewc_oft proposed . "That tlie preswit __le regarding representation of chibs itt the champion of champion rinks, pairs, and singles be amended in the direction ef allowing clubs to select their representatives in those competitions as they think fit.". ■Mr ; , Oofes seconded .the metionj and said-.that the hafd and fait rul. OBtalil= ing iri. ffiS past two Seasons had ptoy&J !. too ir_so_ie alfcgtetHer: ■ . I Iri supporting the preposition^ M*:' Gtilfet stated that IBs eJiA (Kiail--aaiiftfe) .§__ te__^-.ifc. impossible td tarnply witli the fcoriditions: The motion was opposed By Mt: Hill*. who.said that' he had always.advicaiefii the "open door" policy;, Bat it was not right, that.cifiibe, sliottfS ,be, able . tc» nominate, <__u_pion_i_.wliO s jiad .hot playe_ far the honour Sf representing t_*i? Hub. Mr. Po{t^ i] js_M v hl(^_ i wio_l.ai lie jetty. tOvSee.a^^binb se!ecting_,its Shampi'oiis witlhout.liavihg.a competitibri': He _d_i: ported ffio motion. '. , ...Mr: Banson agrwU. :j witli.tlie motJon: Newtown CluS had diffictiltj; in .iiiifeiiig an-angements - for xaen. to meet in cbni; petitions.to find -its champions.. The motion was carried; Mr: ~HiS. and Mr;.. Hodgins dissenting: -, . Mr: statedthat^whJlg.lie had been instructed to bring, triie .motion forward; yet .he v.a«. opposed tO.it,. siiKJt it was to be hop._J that, .effibs would; h^il nominate fchampions without .firet of all playing.competitions. tt> .find them.: Mr: "Potter. suggested i^hat a match for veteran, .bowlers should, be .arranged: t Tlie Ch'?ih.^n agreed jvith t_B proposal; whibii he. characterised as a, gfead one.. He.would, be .plfe'Ssß__to preSeßifc gold medals to.the winners Of .he cha_tpiori veteari -fifllc-. (A^lauee.) , _ It. was decidieta .to .institute, a ''P-Si'-dent's daia t^ay," for liowifenj over sevehty .years of age^ details lid be afrariggd later.