BOWLING

Evening Star, Issue 17696, 24 June 1921, Page 1

BOWLING

CALEDONIAN CLUB. Tlifi| annual report states that the past season has been one -of the most successful in the dub’s history. The. balance-sheet shows that from a, financial point of view ihe dub was never in a more satisfactory position, mainly owing fo the energy of 1 lie treasurer (Air R. C. Procter), who reduced the outstanding dues to an absolute minimum. Tho billiard table also proved a source of revenue, besides providing entertainment for tho members. Hie club maintained its high standard of play during the season, and again succeeded in carrying off the interclub banner, also securing third place in the four-rink championship : whilst Mr -I. Scott captured tho coveted honor of champion of champions. Tim dub competitions were productive of many excibng finishes, and it i.s gratifying to notice that amongst, the prize-winners are two of the oldest members of the club —Alo-srs ,1. Ogg and It. T. Wheeler. The list also proves that our younger players have proim-d bv the instruction and practice a-lfordid by the assistance of older members, combined with an excellent given. Tho prize-list is as follows : Champion single g J. Scott 1, D. Smytha 2; handicap singles, J. Mills 1, J. Scott 2; doubles. J. Al'Combic and R. Brockio 1. J. Hanson and R. Carson 2: junior singles. J. Hamilton 1, J’. Critchlkdd 2; rink championship d 1 ecem-Inda ferns)—J. Ogg, C. Ibmford, A. Summered. J. Abbott isTL R. T. Wheeler, J. Hanson, W. .Miller, W. Lindsay (s) 2. The dub expresses heartiest thanks to Mrs C. F. Grci-ndado and sewvai others for prizes presented. Hie Billiards Comm iU.ee de-sorves great credit, lor the aide manner in which it. conduced to a, su,vi .-Bui i-.‘ne the numerous ma*dies ,-,n I (ournameiil? entrusted to its ca'v. The committee takes pride in the fact j’mt, ‘-Jim social spirit is highly d-ve-!o-,,--d in all our activities. We have been c-vUvnuh h.am ve in the service rendered' by lady friends in the way ft- Jn-periling afiernoon tea on Saturdays ami in ot-lmr directions. It. would Vie invidious to i icntrn any names where so okiuv bare, worked so willingly and well; hut to show some slight recognition of our appreciation the .Social Committed decided to hold a ladies’ evening, and the function was such a. decided success that wo feel sure the incoming commit,ree will consider ihe advisability 'of holding similar evenings.” ST. CLAIR CLUB. Tho, annual meeting was held in tho pavilion last evening "with an attendance of over forty members. Tin; Chairman (Mr H. Vv. Jones), in moving the- adoption of the ivrorr and balance-sheet, congratulated the members ■on the. largo attendance, Tfe referred to tho good position of the club as disclosed by ihe halanco-shvct, congratulated the greenkoeper IMr G-illespi«)_ on his uirk, and Messrs Aintman and Tilhnrrj on their rinks’ performances at tho Easter tournament. it also gave him great pleasure to present a cup for rink play. J ho following are (he prize-winners for t.hc season : — Champion singles, C, Anhui an (third time in succession) ; junior singles, -I. B. M‘lntyre; doubles. R. M'Nauchton and K. Longwnrth (a.) ; rinks —AY. Anderson, R. M'Narey, K. 1.-ong-wortli, and R. Coxon is). Tho election of of news resulted as follows: —President, Air IT. AA. Jones Ireelected) : vice-presidents, Messrs J. Seddon and J. Rl Rodgerson ; committee— Messrs H. C. Jones, A\ T . Speight, T. C. Coull. R. M'Naughton: Match Committee — Messrs J. Seddon, W. R. Piddington, •T. R. Rodaerson; delegates to centre, .Messrs J. H. Hancock and G. W. Lanbain; auditor, Mr R. A. Cleland; treasurer, -Mr Alex. Kilpatrick ; secretary, Mr W. R. Piddington. Mr Piddington was elected a life member. Twelve* new members were proposed. Motes of thanks to the ladlei and Press terminated one of the most successful annual meetings this club has had.