BOWLING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15655, 25 June 1914, Page 10

BOWLING.

WAIHI CLUB. - [BY TEtEOEAPH.—OWtf COBBESPONDENT.] • > Waihi, Wednesday. The annual distribution of prizes won during the past season on the Waihi bowling green, took place in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening, the president of the club v (the Rev. P. Cleary) occupyingthe chair. , The greater part of tho evening was devoted to a progressive euchre tournament, the lady's pnzo being won by Mrs'. S I Clark, and the men's prize by Sir. A. H. Clark.' The prize-winners were as follows:— Boxing Day tournament (pairs), Messrs. ' C. Flett and D. Moran: Miners' Union Day tournament (pairs), Messrs. T. Wakefield and C. J. Aickin; club champion (singles) Mr. W. Samson, runner-up Mr. W. Whitchurch; first year's champion (singles) Mr. S. Clark, runner-up Mr. B. Brown; Williams Cup (singles). Mr. J. Whitehead;, pairs championship, Messrs. W. Whitechurch and W. McConachio; president's handicap (singles), Mr. W. Whitechurch, runner-up Mr, A. C. Scandrett. CALLIOPE 'CLUB'S MEETING. The annual meeting of the Calliope Bowling Club was held in the club pavilion on Friday. The report and balancesheet were read and confirmed, and the members present expressed their appreciation of the work done by the executive officers. During the season the club, was represented at all tournaments, and though the teams did not win, they maintained the reputation of the club. Croquet was play«d at Stanley* green last year for trie first time, and about 18 ladies availed themselves of the privilege. It is anticipated that the membership will increase to. 25 this season. The. following officers were elected for the ensuing year. President, Mr.. Geo. Gribbin; vice-presidents, Messrs. C. G. Macindoo-and W. H. Bartlett; hon. sec- , rctary, Mr. H. Linder; hon. treasurer, Mr. H. E. Simmonds; hon. auditor, Mr. E.. S. Wight; match committee, Messrs. < E. S. Wight, G. M. Roid, and W. F. i Stevenson; committee of management, < Messrs. W. Mitchell, P, Ellis, F. Mulcrae, ,0. L. Jewell, G. M.' Reid, and A. ' Bogerson. 1 lie rou «d superintendent will be ' elected at the first committee meeting. * i UNIQUE GIFT. < A rather unique gift has been made to \ the Turanganui Bowling Club (Giaborne), ] by Sir James Carroll in' the shape of a valuable yearling. The bowling club is not likely to set up stables for turf pur- '", pofle». The yearling is to be sold, and .; the, proceeds are to go to the club, , i *' ~t\. -. *