BOWLING

Evening Star, Issue 20313, 23 October 1929, Page 4

BOWLING

ST. CLAIR LADIES' CLUB The opening of the second season of the St. Clair Ladies’ Bowling Club yesterday afternoon answered the highest expectations, the weather being warm and windless, the decorations left standing from the men’s gala day just as bright as when fixed up, the green all right, the attendance quite numerous, including visitors from other clubs and many of the St. : Clair-men who like to see the ladies enjoying themselves. The membership now stands at thirty-five, with others ready to join. Mrs John Seddon, president, welcomed the visitors, and in a neat little speech acknowledged the help of the main chib and the play ; ng advice of the expert enced players. Mrs George Adess, president of the Ladies’ Bowling Association, congratulated the St. Clair Club upon affiliating, and remarked that the organisation was prospering. Mr R. Hanning, representing the centre, entertained the company with a short and humorous address' on the entrance of the fair sex to the sport, which he considered would strengthen bowling in various ways. Mr H. Ualliday, president of the St. Clair Club, assured the ladies that their welcome was not wearing out. Mr T. J. Walker, at the request of the ladies, declared the green open for their use. Mr J. H, Hancock rolled up the first bowl. Four rinks were occupied by the ladies during the afternoon. In the first head two of the leads got touchers. Afternoon tea was served.