BOWLING.

Evening Star, Issue 17085, 2 July 1919, Page 3

BOWLING.

[By Measurer.] The-cablegram published yesterday-that tho English Bowling Association have arranged for a New Zealand team to visit tho United Kingdom in 1920 came as a surprise. Not that the idea is unwelcome j such a visit would be most enjoyable to those fortunate enough to take part in it. Nothing is known of the.suggestion in the South, however, and I shall not be surprised to find that our enterprising Northern friends (Auckland especially) have been leadrhg .jn too matter. Further details will be interesting. » At Caledonian Club’s annual meeting President W. Heiiaghan- waS:quite justified in saying that tie club had experienced a very successful season. They occupy a position unique, perhaps, in tho whole Dominion. Besides owning a pavilion, a billiard table, a piano, and many other conveniences, tlie club showed a credit balance of £63 with absolutely no • liabilities. This fact, with a green equal to any, is a foundation to work upon which admits of great possibilities; If' cYer -a olub hod a chance it is Caledonian. Roslyn Club, at their annual meeting, decided on an experiment which will be watched with interest. The eternal problem of the best means of selecting teams was once more discussed, and it was resolved that the club should vote for, say, 13 skips, these selecting their own teams-; this plan to be tried foi' the first six interclub matches. Bo far as I know, too above system is new to Dunedin, though it ■obtains in some parts of Australia. It may bo all right. One little difficulty (possibly already arranged for) presents itself: Suppose three of the dozen skips want the same man in their team. Who gets him? Doubtless impressed with the success of the four-rink contest. Roslyn have decided to compete next season. They should play a prominent part in it, too. Mr W. Miller was elected president, and .Mr J. flarraway secretary. St. Hilda Club's report'' shows a fairly successful past season. There was little difference in toe financial position, and the membership continued, as before, at the century mark. There had been no great success in intorclub matches. Tho committee express con F fence in the future of the green. Bt. ’ . Ja's groat desideratum is a good playing surface; otherwise they are as well off as any other club in toe City.

One may bo excused if he reads into the report of the Port Chalmers Ginb a condi_tion of affairs entirely unsatisfactory. Tho committee found it necessary to state that, .though tho club did very well in the intorclub games, they were satisfied a better result would have been shown had a number of members given their services in some of the matches. It was hoped tho selector during the coming season would have more support. The work of a selector at any time is difficult enough; if mem/bers will not support him the office becomes unbearable. Further on the report stated that the matter of the rent of lockers was in a very unsatisfactory position, a number of members having refused to pay for use of same.' Also, a remark is made about unpaid subscriptions. There must bo something radically wrong with Port Chalmers Chib when .such a state of things is allowed to exist. The offender? must.be in the minority, and is it maritime that the majority expressed themselves by action in a most emphatic manner? Mr J. 11. Crawford, the now president, as' an all-round sport, having been connected with football, rowing, cricket, golf,, volunteering, and. friendly societies. Mr Jf. Murray, one of the founders of the club, was made a life member. Tho membership now stands at 52. Tlie eleventh annual report of Caversham Club states that tho membership for the season was 46 full and 7 honorary. All subscriptions had been paid, and the finances of the club wore in a healthy condition, the year’s working showing a credit balance of £9 8s Id, after wiping off the debit balance of £lO 10s 2d from last year. Tho club played 12 interclub matches, 105 rinks being engaged, winning 60 and losing 45, making a percentage of 57.14, which brought them up to fifth position in the banner competition. Tho green was again In splendid condition, and reflected credit on the keeper, Mr G. Shand. The Winter Club was again well attended, several successful card and billiard matches being held during tho winter. The billiard table had again proved a great source -of revenue to tho club. The receipts were £2S 15 s 11<1, or £7 6s more tEtan last year. The first gathering held under tho auspices of the recently-formed social club connected with the Anderson Bay Draughts and Bowling Clubs took place last Thursday. There was a good attendance. The president (Mr S. B. Macdonald) said that the meeting was but the forerunner of many such gatherings. A card tournament was held, the winners being airs A. Stuart and Aft Beck. Several musical items were rendered, Mrs Stuart playing the accompaniments. It is proposed to meet fortnightly, the ladies being invited on special occasions. President, Mr S. B. Macdonald; vice-president, Mr S. S. Myers; secretary, Air W. Lischner. The death of Air Thomas Howard (comparatively sudden, I understand) means a serious loss to Roslyn Club, of which for years he had been a leading member. Besides being a very fair player, Air Howard took a vigorous interest in the club’s executive Work. Ho was an ex-president, and had done good work on the committee. At social functions, too, he was prominent, being of that bright and breezy disposition that tells so effectively when men are gathered together. Very many players of other clubs will sharo with Roslyn regret at the departure of Air Howard. The resuscitated Winter Club Committee of St. Kilda have decided to open their season with a gentlemeii'a night on Saturday week, when card games and a musical hour tviil be the programme. Next mouth the first ladies’ evening will be held. Considerable interest is evinced in the proceedings, and from appearances the St. Kilda Winter Club will take the position it once held as one of the leading social institutions in local bowling circles. A proposal to commemorate peace by erecting a lasting memorial met with hearty approval at tho annual meeting of the Wellington Bowling Club. It was suggested in the annual report that imposing gates be erected on the club’s property, and that the piece of land recently acquired, adjoining the pavilion, be fenced and suitably laid out, the cost to be raised by voluntary subscriptions on the part of shareholders. Tho proposal was estimated to cost £3OO. Several members did not approve of tho plan, and suggested that competitive designs should bo called in order that something really emblematic of peace might be obtained. After discussion it was decided to leave tho matter in the hands of the directors, with power to call in the assistance of members if necessary. A list was circulated amongst those present, and a sum of nearly £IOO was guaranteed.