Bowling.

Matamata Record, Volume XIX, Issue 1742, 25 June 1936, Page 5

Bowling.

PUTARURU CLUB’S SEASON Generally Satisfactory Tone A generally satisfactory tone was maintained throughout the annual report presented by the executive committee of the Putaruru Bowling Club to the annual meeting of the club last week. The meeting attracted a fair attendance, and was presided over by the retiring president, Mr. H. K. McDermott. Successful Tournaments The report showed that three fullrink and two progressive pairs tournaments were held during the season, these being successful and resulting in a net profit of £l6 13s 5d to the club. This sum was a substantial help to the club and appreciation was expressed of the work done in making these functions successful and to the visiting teams from other clubs. Inter-club Matches An official visit had been paid by the Te Kuiti club early in the season, over 20 members making the trip. A return visit by the Putaruru club had not been so well patronised and it was pointed out that difficulty had been experienced in securing eight members to travel. Competition Winners All club ' competitions had been completed after some keen games, The winners were:— Club Champion.—A. Delargey. Dukeson Cup.—H. McKenzie, G. Radd, H. K. McDermott and G. V. Pearce (s). Dukeson Pairs. —H. McKenzie and Hansson (s). Nathan Trophy.—W. Yandle. The club green had played excellently, during, the season and had been the subject of very favourable comment by prominent bowlers from throughout the South’ Auckland trict. Thanks in this connection were expressed to the green superintendent, Mr. A. Delargey, for his conscientious work hot only during the past year, but for several seasons past.. The club was extremely fortunate in having so enthusiastic a member. Similar appreciation was extended also to Mr. W, Horton, advisory expert, and to the caretaker. Thanks were tendered also to Mrs. V. Eather for her catering. Before the adoption of the report those present stood in silence as a mark of respect to the late Mr. King. Election of Officers The election of officers resulted: — President, Mr. M. St. J. Paxton; senior vice-president, Mr. G. V. Pearce, junior vice-president, Mr. R. Gillies; hon. secretary, Mr. R. Gillies; hon. treasurer, Mr. H. K. McDermott; committee, Messrs. G. Radd, A. Delargey and R. W. Cook; green superintendent, Mr. A. Delargey; selector, Mr. H. K. McDermott; handicapper, Mr. G. V. Pearce; delegate to South Auckland Centre, Mr. M. St. J. Paxton; delegate to Roto-, rua Challenge Cup Committee, Mr. Owen Jones.

Resignations were accepted with regret from Messrs. H. W. Lindsey, A. R. Vosper and C. E. Hollard. hints for bowlers HoW to BeconVO Popular A bowling enthusiast sends the following hints on how to become a popular bowler:— Be generous with your advice, especially to the old members. They generally need more “ pep.” . Always let your skip know what you’re doing. For instance, if your wood finishes near the next rink tell him you took too much grass; if in the gutter, you were too strong; while if you are a few yards short don’t forget to mention that you took too much off. These remarks should always be made in a loud voice, as possibly your skip may be deaf. Anyhow, it shows the other players you know all about the game. Show you are interested in the game by standing as close to kitty as possible. Third man will enjoy this. A little attention to the above should soon see you in the four-rink team. Should you not be chosen, adopt a supercilious attitude towards the selectors. They are generally old fossils who don’t know their job. Don’t forget to howl that the club is run by a clique. Don’t notify the secretary if you can’t come to a match. Don’t be early—stand on your dignity. Don’t think of coming if the weather doesn’t suit you. (Continued in Next Column)

ODDS and Ends Green fees: Bushrangers in big boots. Pothunters: There ain’t no such things. Mr. Cantplayforim: A gentleman who can’t play for anyone. * Umpires, scorers, markers: Blokes whose ‘ parents were born blind. Scoring cards: Bits of cardboard for No. Two’s to make mistakes upon. When you’re gone we’ll not forget: The jokers who don’t pay their subscriptions. Green mowers: Miniature “ Puffing Billies,” whose barks are worse than their bites. Champion bowlers: Guys who get all the rubs, wicks, byes, flukes and easy passages. Club trophies: Goods purchased wholesale and mostly worth onefourth of their stated value. String measures: Elastic devices that exist in mournful numbers to demonstrate to us that things are not what they seem. Anti-pothunters: Players who have never won a trophy in their bowling careers, and don’t like to see anyone else winning them.