BOWLING NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 22471, 16 October 1936, Page 4

BOWLING NOTES

[By Draw.]

.'Club secretaries, or those in charge of the social activities of their chibs, are invited to send along notices in_ reference to anv club events. Inquiries relating to the rules of the game wil bo welcomed. Correspondence addressed to “ Draw ”''must reach this office not later than noon on Tuesday each week.

Questions and Answers. “Oamaru.’’—Many thanks, the enclosure being used in this issue. Alexandra.” —-Thanks for your interesting note. Club Openings. Last Saturday at the Anderson's Bay green the president, Mr James M Intosh, declared the green open after Mrs MTntosh had rolled the first bowl. This dub’s green is in excellent condition and reflects credit on all connected with its upkeep. Last season it was in good condition, but the improvement since then is more than pleasing to the members. Mornington also opened last week, and the president, Mr R. J. S. Macdonald, expressed his pleasure at seeing such a large gathering of members and supporters of the club present to assist in the'opening ceremony. Mr F. Venn represented the Dunedin Centre Executive, and congratulated the club on its good showing last season. His Worship the Mayor (the Rev. K. T. Cox) extended' his good wishes for a successful season. -Mr Hinton, tho president of the centre, and a party of other, officials also paid a visit during the course of the afternoon. To-morrow the following clubs will open their greens;—Roslyn, Taieri, West Harbour, Dunedin, Leith, St. Clair, St. Hilda, Caversham, North-east Valley, Otago, Port Chalmers, Calcdanian, Tainui, Brighton. On the following Saturday Wnikauaiti, Opobo, arid Green Island will hold their opening ceremonies. Kaikorai Club. This, club also opened its green last Saturday, and there was a large attendance; of members and visitors. It must have' been pleasing to executive officers of this club to see the opening so well patronised. The centre members were well-represented, and Mr E. Longworth was the speaker on this body’s behalf. Mr jV, ,0. Clark, the club’s president, expressed his satisfaction at such a large gathering of friends, and said he felt sure that the club would have a moat successful-season. This club held in the evening following the opening a progressive euchre tournament, the prizes being won by Mrs Frame, Miss R. Stubbs, and Messrs Cubitt and Anderson. A musical programme was rendered by Messrs Arthur MacDonald and l J. B. M‘Connell and Miss R. Stubbs. Mr Clark returned thanks for the support accorded him, and Mr A. N. Hope, the Vice-president, expressed the pleasure of all who had participated in the opening ceremony with the arrangements and entertainment provided by the president. Balmacewen Club. The Balmacewen Club' had a very .satisfactory opening on Saturday last. The weather was on its best behaviour, and there was a large ’ gathering of friends and representatives from sister clubs. Mr R. L, Fairjnaid, the president, welcomed the visitors. Mr Richards represented the centre and conveyed its best wishes, also Mr W. Connor, representing the N.Z.8.A., wlhed the club a successful season. Mr A. M‘Millau, vice-president of the tennis section, congratulated the bowling section on- its successful opening. Mrs Briggs, of tho Ladies’ Croquet Association, expressed her best wishes to the croquet section. Mrs Fairmaid performed the opening ceremony by rolling up the first bowl, and Mr Fairmaid hooped the first ball on the croquet lawn. The ladies were, as usual, untiring in their efforts in. the decorating of the- pavilion and dispensing afternoon .tea. Tho bowling green is in excellent order, for which the Green Committee and; the caretaker are to be higlily complimented, and a full green of players entered into the spirit of the day, having an enjoyable game. Central Otago Affairs. The Alexandra Club held its opening on October 10. Although the weather was not of the best. Bannockburn, Cromwell, and Clyde Clubs were well represented. Apologies were received from the president (Mr E. Murphy) and several members of the Ranfurly Club, and greetings were received from Mr J. H. Flinton, president of the Dunedin Centre. After tho first bowl had been played by Mrs Ruff, president of the Croquet Club, the president (Mr J. H. Watt) declared the green open for the season. It is anticipated that the season will be a most successful one, and there is every indication that the Christmas tournament will bo better patronised than ever before. Tho Miller’s Flat Club open on the 17th. Cromwell, Ranfurly, and Roxburgh on the 24th. and Pembroke probably on Labour Day. The Clyde Club lias arranged for the 31st as its opening day. Bannockburn has an increased membership, and intends entering four rinks in the Central fixtures, which commence on November 14. Tho first serious competition is for the Captain Jolly memorial trophy, which commences on November 7. An Alexandra rink, consisting of R. Hewitt, A. Milne, J. Timminga, and W. Hewitt (skip), is the present holder, but is likely to meet with some very strong opposition in its endeavour to retain the honour. Phoenix Club’s Jubilee. Arrangements are now well in hand for the Phccnix Bowling Club’s golden jubilee at Oamaru on October 24, 25, and 26, and indications point to a large attendance of ex-members from other centres, as well as a full muster of present members. The club was formed on July 20, 1886, and, after overcoming financial difficulties in the early stages, has progressed and flourished until it possesses one of the finest pavilions in the South Island and two splendid greens, with a steadily increasing membership in both men’s and women’s clubs, in keeping with the popularity of the game. The jubilee celebration.open with a reunion and howling on the afternoon of Saturday, October 24. followed by a dinner and invitation smoke concert at night. On the Sunday there will be a church parade in the morning at St. Luke’s, and in the afternoon a motor drive has been arranged. On Labour Day a jubilee ail day tournament will be held, and the celebrations will conclude with a social in the club pavilion at night. Leith Club. Indoor bowls in the Leith Club’s pavilion were terminated for the season on Friday night, when a most enjoyable evening was spent by members and ■visitors alike. Thg mixed rinks games were completed, though both rinks were fully ©copied with. the merry-making

and carnival-like scenes which prevailed throughout tho evening. During the supper adjournment Mr ,VY. Patterson was presented with a set of hair brushes and inscribed case in appreciation of his fine work during the winter months. As a result of his efforts Mr Knowles reported that the clnb had gained about £4O. In returning thanks, Mr Patterson expressed his appreciation of tho committee associated with him in his efforts to entertain the many visitors and members, which ho said was a _ real pleasure to himself. Ho appreciated the happy spirit which prevailed during the playing of the games, and ho specially thanked Mrs Knowles for the support so generously given him during the afternoon sessions. Caversham Club. Tho final meeting of the bridge circle attracted a large muster last Saturday night, and in closing the season, Mr J." Forster thanked the players for their consistent support. Tho prizes were won by Mesdamcs Saxton and Seales, and Messrs Kennedy and DowJand. The prizes won on the billiards table during flic year were presented at a “ smoko ” in the pavilion on Tuesday evening, the winners being Messrs A.’Milne, 0. H. Mackay, and E. James (break). The chairman (Mr A. Love), eulogised' the work of tho committee during the winter, especially for arranging the - fortnightly concert programmes. The president of tho club (Mr L. J. Ballard) spoke in similar terms, and invited all members and supporters to both afternoon and evening functions in connection with tho opening of tho green to-morrow. Motes. Most of the clubs, it is pleasing to note, are receiving a number of new members, and one has placed at least 10. This is good news, and the writer can “ tell the world ” that most clubs in this, centre have room for active members. Tho young-middle-aged men who have shorter hours of work under the new laws of the country should not miss the chance of joining up with a bowling club. They will never regret it. Dave Campbell, a veteran player, and a class one in his heyday, was a visitor, to the Kaikopai green on Saturday, as was Jim Veitch. Jack Tonkin, Ernie Harraway, and Jock Best. Tho latter .is tho president of the Otago Club for the incoming season. Ernie informed the writer that he was looking forward to the opening of his club (Dunedin) and stated that ho was feeling much improved in health. Mention of the Harraway , name brings home to mo the fact that Jim, Ernie’s brother, and a member of the Balmacewen Club, who had a serious illness during tho winter, is fast making a full recovery. Those responsible for the care of the Balmacewen green must bo feeling very pleased with themselves, as there is no doubt that it has never been in such fine trim as it is at the present time. The surface last Saturday was delightful, and it was fully appreciated by those fortunate to have a roll up. The Centre president (Mr J. H. Hinton), is keen on attending as many club openings as time will allow him. His visits are appreciated by the many club officials. Mr Hinton will be present at the official opening of the Dunedin Clnb to-morrow, this chib being tho oldest in tho South Island. Saturday shield matches commence on tho last day of October, perhaps just a little early to allow of most players striking form. The Wednesday competition starts in the second week in November. To-morrow evening, the Dunedin Centre will hold its usual monthly meeting. At tho centre _ meeting held on October 3, the following resolution was adopted;—“ Should any green, in the opinion of the Greens Committee, bo considered unsuitable to fulfil any of the season’s engagements, the Greens Committee shall have power to transfer such game or games to any other green under the control of the centre.” ’ Etiquette of Bowling. Some bowlers have a very bad habit of passing remarks just as their opponent is about to deliver his bowl. If you have at any time been guilty of this class of thing, see fo it that this bad habit is i-ectified. It is poor sportsmanship. You should remember that, having played your bowl, and seeing it come to rest, your control of the mat ceases, and you have not the right after that even to ask a question. Just wait patiently until your turn to play comes, and then you may ask the position or lie of your howls. No one should play with a bowl that has not tho required date stamp on it, nor should he play with bowls that are not marked on the discs as set out in the laws of the game. Do not play with a new set that docs not conform with the rules, just wait until yon have them properly marked and tested. A player who stands at tho head end should he careful to give plenty of room to his opponent when that player’s side is in charge. Do not crowd your opponent stand still and well out of tho road is a good example to show. There are some players who are inclined to ho just a little too loud when giving instructions. Moderation in this line is sure to he. acceptable to all taking part in tho game. There are two kinds of bowlers who appeal to ns—a goe.d winner and a •rood loser. There is a good percentage of these in the game, hut please try and make it 100 per cent. All players should appear in competition matches in the proper howler’s .tress —flannel trousers and cluh colour blazers. Make sure that your shoes conform with tho regulations regarding footwear. Good footwear assists greatly in the protection of fhe turf, and all players should see that nothing that will injure the playing surface of our greens is permitted. The mat is meant to play from—not off.