DUNEDIN’S HOSPITALITY

Evening Star, Issue 21622, 18 January 1934, Page 11

DUNEDIN’S HOSPITALITY

PRAISED BY AUSTRALIAN BOWLERS VISITORS HOPE TO RETURN Just before leaving town by the second express tips morning for Wellington, two of the visiting Australian bowlers—Mr F. W. Jackson, of Manly, Sydney, and Mr H. Haydock, of Gawler, South Australia—voiced the appreciation of the members of the team from the other side for the hospitality and courtesy shown them during their stay here. They also asked a r Star ’ reporter to convey their personal thanks to all those who had made their trip so enjoyable. “ Dunedin spells hospitality in capital letters,” said Mr Jackson. “We have not had a better time anywhere, and our stay has meant nothing but enjoyment. Nobody seems to be able to do enough to make things pleasant for us. We shall have very happy memories of our stay in Dunedin, and we are now looking forward to our next visit.” ■ Mr Jackson went on to say that he regretted not having had the chance to see the lower portion of the South Island, but would make a point of going south next time. Nothing but good fellowship existed between the bowlers, who met on the greens, and, win or lose, they were just the same. Endorsing the opinions expressed by Mr Jackson, Mr Haydock said that from the moment they arrived in New Zealand they had had a most enjoyable time. He wished to thank the railway and tramway authorities for their various courtesies, and also the officials, the ladies, and others connected with the. bowling carnival for their hospitality. The beauty of the scenery in this' country had been an eyeopener. The trip had made the Australians feel at least twenty years younger. The conditions of the greens he had played on here were much superior to anything in his own country. The bowlers were sorry to leave, and hoped that it would not be long before they returned. He also paid a tribute to the hotel accommodation, which had made a real home away from home. The action of the various local club members in placing their motor cars at the disposal of the visitors had been greatly appreciated. Mr H. G. Mayer, of Wellington, who met the Australians on their arrival in that city, accompanying them to Dunedin, and often filling a vacancy in their team, should also be thanked for what he had done for them. He had really earned the name of the “ Anzac bowler,” by which he was known on the greens. Messrs Jackson and Haydock are to tour, through the thermal regions on their way to Auckland, before catching the boat for Sydney.