Bowling

Hutt News, Volume 15, Issue 20, 15 October 1941, Page 5

Bowling

After a Bpell of exceptionally w6t weather, the brilliant sunshine oit Saturday afternoon was greatly appreciated for the opening of the tinro locarbowlfliK Although the state of the Irduims di| not permit of play, plAsanf social gatherings were "held '• '

At the Tjenpln. jtord Croquet Club the. ceremony performed by the president, Mr. P. (J. Taylor, who called on Mrs. Taylor to throw up the first kitty of the season, and on the club's pat£On, Mr. William Hendry, to play the first bowl, which was marked with a 'V" for victory.

The president' welcomed members and visitors, and remarked that despite the exceptional rainfall which hari threatened" Earlier the postponement rtf» the ""Opening ceremony, a good Of work had been done-on th« green. He paid a tribute to the excellent work donq by the greenkeeper, Mr. J. Sellars, and the green superintendent, Mr. J. Fletcher. Last year's membership was 130, and this year 20 new members were in sight.

Reference wiis in'ride" to the pass-' ing of Messrs. D. McKenzie, F. Teasdell and T. Glover, and silent tribute was paid to their memory.

The Mayor (Mr. J, W. Andrews) congratulated the club on the auspicious circuujsta'rfces attending the opening. prised the work of the women's committee, and thanked the& jkisd organisations splendid efforts ott behalf of funds, saying that their continued support would be greatly 'appreciated.

Mr. H.js. commented that athletic and outdoor activity brou&h : t- 4f>(jtot and happy frawte of mlifti. Young men had been~callM" away"7rom firesides to war service, and* tlie older men should errtfeavour Witeep as fit as possible so that they could fulfil any duties aillottfett 'to them at home. A large number■ members and visitors wtece. tbe., guests of Mr. and jMrs. Taylor at afteAoon tea, who were ably assisted by Miss Taylor and members is'fVie tejanis and croquet and "ijteniiis® sections of the club. The*'tat?W!!i beautifully decorated with anemones, iris, and other which formed the fed and blue.

During the afternoon tea songs were rendered Baker, Misß P, Lawson and Mr. Turley, and the Home Ouanl Military Band played selections. ! y '' l '' '' '

AVOBURN CLUB The fourteenth season of the Wobui'ii'BowftSif'aiisl £fi*o(/utot Club was opoiml by the jMaypr, J. W. Andhgws, who, wiUj other visitors, was welcomed Vytf/e'j&eSldefft, Mr. Wni. Smith, who. feelingly referred to the loss sustained by the club through the death Its most highly Mr. J. Forsyth, Mr. C. B. Robinson, and Mr. G. dbjMlfl|oi«7>jpr. Smith remarked were in fine condition and should be much appreciated "toy players. He thanked the jatligs- Iqr. t(r£tr wonderful assistance during the past season.

Mr. Andrews congratulated the club on the ,sl)lendrd.3.<sbndition of the property, and said that the club was one ot the finest aisets the City Council possessed. It had made a beauty spot out of what was originally an unsightly .council reserve.

Mrs. Wni. Smith sent up the first kitty of the season, and the Mayor sent up the first bowl and declared the op«sn. A dele6tal|ta afjernoota tea ; was served by* the ladies of the croquet section, the table! being artistically de'corate<J blooms in the club's colqura red and gold,