BOWLERS CONFER

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23083, 7 July 1938, Page 6

BOWLERS CONFER

DOMINION COUNCIL SUCCESSFUL PAST SEASON TOURNAMENT IN AUCKLAND General satisfaction with the progross made during the past season was expressed by members of the council of the Now Zealand Bowling Association at its annual meeting, which was commenced at Hotel Cargen yesterday. Tributes were paid to the manner in which the Dunedin Centre executive had managed the last Dominion tournament, and Mr. G. A. Nelson (Dunedin), who moved tho adoption of the report and balance-shoot in the temporary absence of tllr> immediate past president, Mr. W. Connor (Dunedin), said that the council should be thoroughly satisfied with tho condition of the association's finances. Tlie report and balanco-shcet, a summary of which appeared in tln; llfmiu.ii oa Tuesday, were adopted. "I assure you that throughout New Zealand howlers nro very pleased that you have consented to occupy this high position." said Mr. S. M. Stone (Wellington), the actingchairman, in relinquishing his position in favour of the new president, Mr. F. A. TTosking (Auckland). The latter, in reply, said that in his four years on the council ho had learned something of its workings and was confident that, with the fine support ho would receivo from members, his position would not be too difficult. He considered that the forthcoming Dominion tourney in Auckland would be the biggest yet held. Next Championship With regard to the next championship tournament, it was agreed that the date of commencement should bo January !), 10W). and that tho order of play, singles, pairs and rinks, should be the same as last year. Some controversy arose as to I lie method of play in the singles competition. The opinions of Auckland councillors favoured tho introduction of the section method, Mr. A. E. Whitten stating he felt, that not only Aucklanders, but also visiting players, would appreciate this system. The president said that, while he favoured the automatic two-life system throughout, there was a definite demand in Auckland for sectional play. Many players did not appreciate the risk of going out after only two rounds of play. Mr. H. B. Oakey (Christchurch), In sunporting the tivo-lifo system, said that the sectional play was too arduous. However, if the Auckland officials, who were more in touch with the position locally, favoured the section methods, he was prepared to concede tho point. It was finally agreed, after a ballot. that the singles should be played on the two-life system throughout, also that the conditions governing the pairs and rinks events should be the same as those for last year. An amendment with regard to the rinks competition that post-section play should be on tho onelife principle, was defeated. Official Testing Centres fteqnests from the Marlborough, Bay of Plenty and North Auckland Centres to be recognised as official testing centres were granted. Mr. W. IT. Struckett (Auckland) was appointed tho council's official bowl tester. A suggestion from Mr. R. S. Brown, of the Sports Travel Company, England, that a party of Xew Zealand bowlers should tour Great Britain during next summer was considered. Pending an invitation from the International Bowling Bonrd. it was decided to leave the matter to the executive. Dealing with instructions to be cabled to the association's representatives on Ihe International Bowling Board, it was resolved to support the application from the American Association for admission to the International Board. A remit to be submitted by the Australian Association, suggesting that the constitution of the International Board should be altered so that England. Scotland. Wales and Ireland, also each of* the Dominions, should have two representatives, caused some controversy. and was finally supported. Mr. W. J. Truscoti, president of the Auckland Bowling Centro, said that Canada and Australia had heen lax in exercising their right for representation in the past and. until they showed sufficient keenness in this respect, they should not ask for full status. Centennial Celebrations A letter was received from the Auckland Provincial Centennial Council with regard to the proposed Centennial Games to be held in Auckland curly in 1910, suggesting that the association should make an endeavour to holt a Dominion tournament in Auckland during the course of flic celebrations. The president pointed out that, as the council at a special meeting had already decided to hold the centennial tournament in Wellington, the proposal could not ho entertained. Messrs. G. L. Gladding and F. E. Mason, both of Auckland, were appointed secretary and auditor respectively. It was decided that the next annual meeting would he held in Wellington, tho date to bo fixed later.

FUNCTION AT CARLTON ENTERTAINMENT OF VISITORS Members of the New Zealand Bowling Council were the guests of (lie Auckland Bowling Centre at a social held last evening in tho Carlton Club's pavilion. Among those present were presidents and secretaries of the various Auckland bowling clubs. Items were given during the evening by Messrs. E. Snell. A. McElwaiu, It. Yat.es, E. J. Hill and Shepley. The councillors will be entertained this evening at the home of Mr. \V. ,T. Truscoti, president of the Auckland Centre, and tomorrow morning they will be taken for a drive to Pukekohe, whero they will bo the guests of the local bowling club. MOUNT ALBERT TOURNEY Section winners in the tournament played on the Mount Albert Bowline Club's green yesterday were as follows:—Section A, W. Denison (Balmoral), r, wins; section B F. Firth (Glen Kden). r> wins, Tho final 'will be played at a later date. NEW CLUB AT RUAWAI [by TELKGRArH—own conn kspoxdknt] DARGAVJLLE, Wednesday Following tho presentation of a report of the provisional committee set up to investigate the possibilities of a bowling club at Ruawai. a well-attended public meeting decided to proceed with its formation. About HO people agreed In donate sufficient, funds to lay down a bowling green. Officers were elected as follows:—Catron, Mr. l; Coniespresident. Mr. A. XI. Walters; vice-presidents, Mr. S. Geagen. Mr G. G. Thurston: secretary, Mr. L. Markham; committee, Messrs. T. Gregson, .T. Anibury, C. W. Thomas E. K. Humes C. L. Laslcll.