BOWLING NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 21825, 14 September 1934, Page 4

BOWLING NOTES

[By Draw.] The writer of this column will he pleased to receive _ items of interest, and inquiries relating to the rules oi the game will be welcomed. Correspondence must reach this office not later than noon on Tuesday. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. “ Mixed.”—The laws of the Dunedin Centre provide that women cannot take part in any of their tourneys or competitions, but most clubs have no provision that would debar women from being elected as members, and if a woman were elected a member of a club 1 cannot see any legislation that would prevent her taking part in the New Zealand championships. . “ Young Player ” asks for some information that will assist him in laying the foundation of a good delivery, and wants a few hints thereon. This letter arrived too late to allow of dealing with its contents this week, and “ Draw will endeavour to fulfill this young player’s requirements in next week’s issue. “ Matches.”—Yes; the centre executive have the power to arrange the matches for the season, and is usually guided in its endeavour by the expressions of opinion given at the annual meeting of delegates. There should be little cause'for worry in regard to a reasonable number of matches being played in the Saturday competition. The present executive of the centre is fully l alive to the requirements of the majority of players in the district, and is sure to act in a why that will be to the advantage of the game. “ Odd Man.”—lf a bond has been altered in any way since last tested, it should be retested in the district where the player resides. Yes; in the strict reading of the .rule a player having his bowls fully “ french polished ’ should be treated ns an alteration, and, in my opinion, should be retested. ‘ GENERAL NOTES. “ Draw ” wishes to acknowledge an invitation to a smoke concert to be given by the RosJyn Club in honour of those players who won the “ Henaghan ” Shield. This function will be held in the club’s pavilion on Wednesday, September 26. A few years back, when we were all a little bit bettor off than we are at the present time, it was a common practice amongst players who had to go to “ foreign ” greens on a Saturday in a club member’s motor car to put in a shilling a head to pay for petrol. Unfortunately in most clubs this gesture of trying to assist the car owner has been dropped, and the writer would suggest to those players during the incoming season who have to travel, and do so iu their club mate’s car, not to overlook the matter of having a “ bob ” in. There is no doubt bowling car owners are very decent in the way of offering to give a “ lift,” but it would be a graceful act for those who accept a ride to pay their share of the wear and . tear. So this season don’t just say “thank you” for the ride, but do your ivhack. A popular event of the past, the Otago match, has been revived by the well-known Mount Eden player, Mr D. C. Fraser, who has arranged for it to betplayed on October 6. Any Otago bowler who lias not hitherto taken part in the matches should communicate with the organiser to ensure inclusion in the ganies. —Auckland ‘ Herald.’ The ratepayers of Dunedin decided at the poll last Tuesday in no uncertain manner that they did not want the present system of rating interfered with. One thing “ Draw ” is certain of, and that is, if the rating on unimproved value had by any chance been carried it would have spelt disaster. to many bowling clubs in and about the city.it is stated on good authority that the Hospital Board will purchase that part of the Dunedin Bowling Club’s property which faces towards Castle street. The change will not interfere in any way with any of the playing area at present in use by the club, the only difference being the loss of the entrance from Castle street. The Leith Club is making every effort to improve its playing surface, and the committee of the club is confident that during the coming season it will have a much-improved green. In the edition of August 2 of the ‘ Bowls News’ (London), reference is made to the passing of two old Dunedin bowlers—Frederick Bastings and Thomas Moodie. This paper also mentions the fact that the Milton green (of which the former was a foundation member) was formed in 1878, thus being the oldest country club in Otago, and second only to the Dunedin Club in the Otago province. This statement is not quite correct, as there were three clubs in existence in Dunedin in 1878. ' John Scott Kilgour passed away at Auckland last week. He was a very fine bowler, and wen the singles championship of New Zealand at Dunedin in 1914. Jack was a good all-round player, and highly respected by all who come in contact with him, both on and off the playing greens. DUNEDIN CLUB. This club held its sixth social evening on Tuesday last, and once again there was a large attendance. The first part of the programme consisted of progressive euchre, and the prizes for most ganies were won by Mrs A. J. Gregory and Mr W, G. Robertson, while the prizes offered for those who won the least number of ganies went to Miss Brailey and Mr W. A. Scott. At, the conclusion of the cards supper was served, after which dancing was indulged in for an hour and a-half. _ The Ladies’ Committee of this club is to be congratulated on the work it has put in in arranging the pavilion for each of the functions held during the winter. The Men’s Committee, led by ■Mr Hal Smith (chairman) and W. Abbott (secretary) attend to the many other details requiring attention. The club benefits substantially cadi winter from these social events, so the rank and file of this club are under a deep debt of gratitude to both the ladies and gents’ social committees for their kindly interest in the club’s welfare. It "is the intention of the Duncdm Club to open its green on October 13. SEASON 1934-35. Presidents and secretaries are busy getting their invitation cards ready for posting out, the only thing that is holding them back being the date of the opening. In this matter the green supervisor has a say, and most of them as a rule try and get the opening day kept hack as long as possible, as some of them contend that an early start.is not good for the young grass. There is no denying the fact that it docs not pay to rush the opening of a bowling green in Dunedin, as a week’s extra care at the beginning of the season often soells much more pleasure in the concluding period There is every promise that there will be an increase of players taking

part in the centre competitions. Men who are getting past an active interest in cricket, tennis, rowing, and other sport should take up the game of bowls, which will then supply them with the means of filling in their spare tunc. BOWLERS’ BILLIARDS. Mr C. Tyrell, of the Roslyu Club, won the final of the bowling clubs’ billiard championship by defeating Mr Coombs, of St. Clair (500 to 397). Charlie has won the bowling and the billiard championship this season, and it is pleasing to note that- he plays his billiards in just the same manner as lie does bowls— “ free and easy ” and without anv loss of time. .Sometimes one is inclined to think that lie rather hurries his game, but apparently lie knows what suits him best. He is a fine opponent, a good winner, and a good loser (which is fairly rare). “ Draw ” offers his congratulations to the “ double ” winner.