ON THE GREENS

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 70, 6 October 1928, Page 11

ON THE GREENS

BOWLING SEASON STARTS OPENING CEREMONIES Summer "sports ■having now displaced1 winter 'games, v in- spito' of the ficklo weather, this afternoon saw the opening for the 1928-29 -'■ season of many; local bowling greens. Genial sunshine tempted abroad many a-veteran at the gamej as well as those who are making their first essay at this.. ancient and universal pastime, and : the" greens in their spring verdue," with the: bright dresses of the ladies who assisted to inako-a social success' of .the, opening functions, presented •a- gay ' picture. Generally speaking, the greens were in splendid order, particularly- so in some' cases, the recent rain having allowed them to be rolled- as smooth as the proverbial billiard table. V ISLAND BAY. Tor the opening of the island Bay Club there was a large gathering, which included the Mayor (Mr. Gt. A; Troup), tho Hon. ( K. A. Wright, and Mr. B. M'Keen, M.P. The jack having been sent on the first 'of its many journeys for the season by: Mrs J. A. Campbell, the president's wife, play was started, an orchestra and afternoon tea adding to tho dnjoyment of players^ and spectators. . During his remarks prior to declaring the green, open for play, Mri Campbell referred to the advantages of the game of bowls as a means of recreation, especially for those who wero not as young as they were once. The club, he said, was an asset to Island Bay, and one of which tho residents could justly be proud. The opening day,* as it came round each year X was always tinned with sadness, for ,the roll showed that death or advancing :years had claimed some .members. He referred to' the advantages of daylight saving, not only to bowlers", but to all city workers. SEATQUN CLUB. The opening ceremony at the Seatoun Bowling and Tennis Club's green was performed by the president (Mr., B. r. Gardiner). ' Ther,e was a large attendance, which included Mr. T. Forsyth, M.P., Mr. S. M. Stone (president of the Dominion Boowling Centre^, Mr. Maarcus Marks (president of the' Wellington Bowjing Centre), and presidents and representatives of various other clubs. ;. ! ; ..-;■; Mr. Gardiner commented on. the many improvements made during' the. past season, including a .'new tennis ( coiirt, and mentioned, that Ihe tennis club, had now; over .a . hundred ; niembers, while there* were twelve new members in the'bowling club.."The croquet section was full. Mr. .Gardiner then declared the green -open" for playl..' After the ceremony members and their friends were entertained at afternoon tea by the preaident and Mrs. I Gardiner. Selections were provided by an orchestra. . - -' VICTORIA CLUB. The Victoria Bowling Club commenced its. 32nd.season this afternoon. There: was a large attendance of members and visitors, including many ladies.; The president (Mr. F. W. Vosseller) anI nouneed that tho Dominion tournament would be held in Wellingtontthift season, | and the club intended to do everything possible for tho competitors.. In consequonce of the. tournament, there would probably bo a curtailment of members' play. Mr. Vosseler referred to the loss .sustained by the death of two estimable, bowlers, Messrs. Varcoe. and Morgan, and to the fact that several members were on the sick list. He' said that the club would enter this season^ in the Pennant 'tournament, .while .it' stillheld the view, tfiat'th'e present syV tern' was unsuitable, and that'"the old method of two rinks away and two home; shouia boreverted to, ; '.., : EASTBOURNE CLUB. ■ , The Eastbourne' 'Bowling' 01ub's\ sea-' son' was opened thig afterndon by the president (Mr. W. Perry) .in;'the- -presenoe of a large gathering :of:members.' and their- friends and : representatives of kindred bodies. - Mr. Perry extended a hearty welcome to' the-visitors and expressed the hope that the coming Reason would be both enjoyable and successful. He then formally" declared the; green open for play. Those present Were afterwards entertained at afternoon tea.