BOWLING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19675, 29 June 1927, Page 15

BOWLING.

PENNANT COMPETITIONS. NO CHANGE IN SYSTEM. VIEWS OF CLUB DELEGATES. Questions relating to pennant matches were discussed at the annual meeting of the Auckland Bowling Centre last evening. Mr. W. D. Kelly (Dominion Road) introduced a suggestion from his club with reference to the matches, "that each club taking part in these matches should be requested to select its players from the classification list and place them in the order classified." Mr. P. J. Scantlebury (Auckland) said he was entirely in favour of the present system. He pointed out the difficulties with regard to the system, and thought that a larger quota for each competing club might help to give more satisfaction. He moved that the executive should adopt the present system for nert season's mtitches. Several members spoke in support of the motion. Mr. M. McCallum (Remuera) said his club was not in favour of the pennant system. Mr. W. Ball (Carlton) suggested that if the present method was adhered to, all clubs should put in their full quota and give every member an opportunity to take part. Messrs. H. C. Clarke (Rocky Nook) and F. G. Hoaking (Avondale) spoke in favour of the best players taking part in pennant matches, and inter-club games being arranged at different times. Two members suggested that pennant matches should be divided into A and B grades. Mr. N. Mcßobie (Remuera) said he was not in favour of distinguishing between large and small clubs. Mr. A. H. Yeoman said the object of introducing the matches was to give the smaller clubs a chance. Members were taking the matter too seriously. They were imbued with too much of the spirit to win, as the matches were really interclub contests The motion was then carried. A motion by Mr. Mcßobie that the maximum number of a club's quota in pennant matches should be eight, was lost, and the number was left to the incoming executive to decide.

THE AUCKLAND CENTRE. HELP TO COUNTRY CLUBS. OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR. Tlio annual meeting: of the Auckland Centre of the Dominion Bowling Association was held last evening Mr, J. Pascoe presided over an attendance of sixty-five memben. , Mr. Leighton (Henderson), in moving the adoption of the annual report, expressed appreciation of the efforts of the Auckland executive in furthering the interests of the game during the past season, especially with regard to country clubs. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—President. Mr. J. Pascoe (Devonport) ; vice-president, Mr. S. Coldicutt (Auckland): secretary, Mr. G. L. Gladding (Rocky Nook); auditor, Mr. Fl E. Mason (Devonport): treasurer. Mr. A. H Yeoman (Dominion Road): executive committee. Messrs. G. Reid (Stanley), J. Thomson (Carlton), H. C. Clarke (Rocky Nook), A. Whitten (West End). P. Scantlebury (Auckland), A. C. Tonkin (West End) and E. Wright (Onehunga) ; southern country clubs' representative. Mr. A. B. Barter: representatives to Dominion Council. Messrs. J M. Thomson and G. L. Gladding. The treasurer and auditor were granted £25 and £2 '2s respectively for their services during the past season. It was decided to place on record the services of Messrs. C. W. Garrard iand A. Parsons, who had acted on the committee for the past eight years, and did not seek re-election. 'Hie secretary of the Dominion Association advised that the annual meeting of that bodv would be held in Christchurch. on September 13. It was decided to support the daylightsaving scheme. GREY LYNN CLUB. THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

Tlie annual meeting of the Grey Lynn Bowling Club was held on Monday. Mr. W. H. Newton presiding over a good attendance of members. The annual report referred to the financial arrangements regarding the new green which would be opened nsxt season. There was £l4O in hand and arrangements were being made to raise further funds before the end of the winter. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—Patron. Mr. C. J. Christey; president, Mr. W. El Newton; secretary. Mr. John Preston: treasurer, Mr. E. J. Hutson; vice-presidents, Messrs. F. Baildon, L. Binns, R. Collen, R. Caddy. T. Walker and IT. Whittle: green superintendent. Mr. G. Fletcher; sole selector, Mr. E. Buckley; reporter. Mr. T. J. Mclvor: conch, Mr. O. Gallaher.

The final of the club fours will be played oil Saturday between the following rinks:— Christey. Armstrong, Caddy. C. Little (skip) arid James Preston, R. Teague, J. Lye, G. Fletcher (skip). _ A reslution was carried in favour of tho Daylight Saving Bill.