PETONE CENTRAL

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 101, 26 October 1925, Page 2

PETONE CENTRAL

A large gathering of visitors, members and ladies, were present at the opening of the Petone Central Bowling Club on Saturday afternoon. Mr. Pawßon, who presided, regretted that the weather had made the greens unplayable. Members, he said, would wish Mr. T. M. AVilford, their patron, who was unable to attend through illness, a speedy recovery. Mr. Pawson alluded to" the popularity of the club, in which the bowling, tennis, and croquet sections each had a full quota of members. He paid a tribute to the excellent organising work of the ladies of the croquet 'club for its benefit. Tho grounds, under the care of Mr. Shardlow, the yreetikeeper, and Mr. Leatham, the caretaker, were in excellent order, and laid out to the best advantage. Hs wished everyone luck for the season. Apologies were received from iha president anrj secretary of the Bow-Hug Centre {Messrs. Stone and Shallcraes), and the president of the Petone Bowling Club (Me. Burns). The Mayor of Petone (Mr. J, \\. M'Ewan) declared the green open, and wished the <:-lub good fortune. His breezy speech wns met with "For He's a Jolly Grind Fellow." 'Mrs. Pawson threw "the kitty and the first bowl. Mr. Pawoon the next, and Mr. M'Ewan th» next, Mrs. Pawson's beni^ the best. Play was impossible, but cards and other' social diversions and the dainty afternoon tea passed the afternoon pleasantly.