VETERAN BOWLERS

Manawatu Standard, Volume LXII, Issue 99, 26 March 1942, Page 6

VETERAN BOWLERS

Another very enjoyable afternoon was spent by elderly bowlers in the city at the Terrace End green on Wednesday afternoon when the members of the three clubs on the eastern side of the railway line were hosts to the clubs with headquarters to the west. The recent heavy rain and threatening morning prevented visitors further afield from attending; nevertheless six full rinks assembled and completed one game of ten heads before rain set in and play was discontinued for the day. Before the games commenced Mr J. J. O'Shea, on behalf of the hosts, extended a cordial welcome to all and expressed his pleasure at seeing so many present to avail themselves of the joys of association which it is tho object of the promoters of these gatherings to afford to all elderly bowlers. He had been requested to mention, on behalf of the Terrace End Club, that the green and all other facilities Would always be gladly placed at their disposal whenever required. At the afternoon tea adjournment Mr J. Kershaw (Northern) returned thanks on behalf of the visitors, wherein special reference was made to the generous refreshments dispensed by Mrs Dixon and her lady companions; and to Mr W. Howe for his trouble in preparing the green. As an alternative to continuing play in drizzling rain it was decided by vote to take advantage of this favourable opportunity to hold the first annual meeting. Following is the result of games, visiting rinks being mentioned first (N. Northern, P.N. Palmerston North, T. Takaro, T.E. Terrace End, H. Hokowhitu, M. Manawatu): J. Stone (P.N.). C. G. Williams (T). E. P. Binns (N.), J. Kershaw (N.) 8 v. A. S. Aldrich (T), Green (Raetihi), J. Reay (T.E.), W. J. Robertson (M) 10; D. Macphcrson (N), H. Field (T), G. H. Bycroft (Nl, J. C. Uroad (P.N.) 9 v. J. Brooks (H), G. Ashton (T.E.), J. W. Body (H). H. 11. Blate (M), 7; E. H. Rodgers (N), W. G. Bayliss (T), E. Ball (T), W. W. Jones (P.N.) 12 v. Scott, 11. G. Sylvester (ID, C. 11. Greening (N), G. W. Mills (T.E.) 7; T. E. Mitchell (P.N.), W. J. Croucher* (P.N.). J. T. Ross (N), F. Kirk (N) 4 v. McEood (M). J. A. Coup (M), R. B. Robertson (M), J. Ross (T.E.) 11; H. Alexander (P.N.), S. W. R. Evans (P.N.), A. 11. Mills (N), A. Smith (T) 11 v. A. Knowles (T.E.), W. Whitehead (M), J. Wallace (T.E.), G. Lynch (II) 11; B. K. Bennett (N), G. 11. Barrett (P.N.) 11. E. Fairoy (N), R. Russell (T) 20 v. C. E. Larsen (N). W. R. Kells (T.E.), W. llowo (T.E.), Barry 4 Totals: Visitors, 3£ games, 64 points; hosts, 2i games, 50 points. ANNUAL MEETING.

This meeting was held in the social room of the Terrace End Club and was fully attended. Mr W. J. Croucher (chairman of the exocutivo committee) presided, an*. explained that in view of the short notice no report had been prepared. In lieu of this the chairman briefly outlined the activities of the association since its formation. Ho went on to say that owing to tho unsottled conditions generally prevailing at the time, together with transport difficulties, it had not been possible to extend tho influence of the association throughout tho centre, but every effort would bo made to secure tho interest of all clubs throughout the territory so that on the return to normal conditions the membership would bo moro widely extended. The verbal report was approved and a vote of thanks accorded tho executive that had launched tho movement so successfully. The election of officers result-ed--Patron, Mr James Hay; prosidcnl, Mr' W. J. Croucher; Messrs T. R. Ilodder and J. J. OShea, secretary and treasurer Mr W \\ Jones; execuuve committee Messrs R. B. Robertson (Manawatu*, J. .vcrfhaw (Norl*en), E. Ball (Takaro), J. W. Body (Hokowhitu), G. W. Mills (Thrace End) J Hay (Palmerston North), J. J. O Shea (Foxton) and A. Smith (Oroua Arising from a general discussion as to tho procedure to bo followed in future seasons tho committee was requested to draw up a f° 1 nrogramttio during the recess The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Terrace End club for the use of its room.