BOWLING

New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11662, 29 October 1923, Page 3

BOWLING

WELLINGTON CLUB SUCCESSFUL OPENING ON SATURDAY. MOST ENJOYABLE FUNCTION. * In spite of tlie fact that the rain during the previous day and night had made the greens unplayable, there was a very large gathering of members and Inends almost half of those in attendance being ladies, at the Wellington Bowling Club’s official opening on Saturday afternoon; and the function proved a most enjoyable one. v Amongst those present were Mr i*. Medowcroft (president of the Wellington Centre), Si r John Luke, M.P.. Ai.oss'> C J. B. Norwood (president of the Victoria Club), Gyles (president of the Hataitai Club). G Johnson (president of the Thorn don Club), R. Reed (president of the Seatoun Club), and M. Routley (prescient of the Kclburn Club), also representatives from the Ne.wtown Club. The club president (Mr S. Potter) extended a very hearty welcome to all the ladies and gentlemen present, and expressed his regret that, owing to the recent rains, the greens were not in a fit *tbte for play that afternoon. Telegram and cablegrams of congratulation had been received, he stated,, from Mr Kinnear, of Adelaide, formerly a member o ! iho club; Mr Archibald, president of the Queensland Bowlin:; Association, whcisiled New Zealand last year; Mi Spence, patron of the New South Wale Association; Mr Wall* president of clip* nrsoeiation*. and Mr A. T. Markimu (Secretary of the Post and Telegraph l>e partment). who was unavoidably awa? tn Christchurch. The president express ed his owrt regret and that of the elm generally at the fact that the club had dump the past year lost four of its members by death —Messrs Lockie, Wilcox, Campbell, and Higgins. Mr Lockie he said, had been one of the oldest mem bers of the club, and had always take 1 a great interest in it; and Mr Higgins h:*t a good war service record. At ih* president’s request all present stood for a few moments in silence as a mark of respect for the dead. In conclusion, Mr Potter congratulated the club on the very fin© attendance at the opening ceremoiyv; and hoped that the members would have a very enjoyable. sociable, and successful season.

In conclusion, Mr Potter congratulated the club on the very fin© attendance at the opening ceremoiyv; and hoped that the member* would have a very enjoyable. sociable, and successful season. The silver Kitty, used for the first time in connection with the club, and thrown by Mrs Potter, wife of the president, was presented to the club by a former member, Mr H. G. Smith, who tho president informed the gathering amid applause, had just arrived in Wellington from England ?«a hour before, and had made a point of being present at the opening. Mr Potter, in an after speech, made reference to the- distinguished visitors present, specially mentioning tue names of the president of the centre and the presidents of the other bowling clubs Messrs Meadowcroft and Norwood briefly and suitably responded. On the invitation of Mrs Potter those present then partook* of afternoon tea, after which an adjournment was made to the social hall, where a very pleasant time was spent in dancing and community singing to the strains of Mr Cowley’s Orchestra* which also contributed a very fine programme of instrumental items. TEAMS FOR MATCHES PENNANT GAMES AND OTHERS.; The following teams will represent The Wellington Bowling Club in the pennant match on Saturday next against Victoria : At Home—A. Marshall, Innes, Mayer, Hill (s); Manley, Oob-rn, Glendining, Spiller (s). Away—Houldsworth, Warwick, H. G. Smith, Fairway (s); Davies, Duncan, Grenfell, Potter (s). Against Victoria (friendly game):— At home —Ledger, Waddel, Finnegan, G. Brown (s). Away—Robertson, Longmore, J. J. Roberts, Burgess (s). Edwin Feathers.—Against Kclburn—R. Thompson, Spinks, Allen, Gooder (s). Hill Pins —Against Hutt on Wednesday—Manley, Innes, J. J. Roberts, .Hill <B>: CENTRAL PETONE CLUB A SUCCESSFUL OPENING. SEASON OFFICIALLY COMMENCED. A crowd of some 300 persons attended the opening ceremony in connection with this popular club, which, for once, was favoured with a fine week-end. The grounds, pretty at all times, were c»o----corated with bunting, and the whole effect was pleasing to the eye. The Petone Municipal Band was in attendance, and throughout the afternoon entertained players and visitors with tastefuly rendered selections. PRESIDENT’S SPEECH. At 2.15 the newly elected president, Mr W. Watkinson, extended a hearty welcome to all present, and in a short hut happy speech said that he trusted that the visitors from the various clubs would enjoy themselves and take back with them the Central Club’s wish to every club in the centre for a prosperous and happy season. He referred to the large increase in membership which the club had attained. This now stood at 74, and removed tho club from its infancy. GOOD WISHES. The speaker regretted that their esteemed friend, Mr T. M. Wilford, Leader of His Majesty's Opposition, was unable to be present with them on this occasion, being away on a holiday tour, but was sure that they enjoyed the Hon. Wilford’s good wishes. Mr Watkinson concluded bv expressing the wish that alt would partake freely of the enjoyment he and his fellow members were offering that afternoon. GOOD WORK DONE. The Mayor of Petone (Mr J. W. McEwan) said that he had much pleasure in beincr present, and complimented the club on their continued success in beautifying the grounds secured from the council. The club intended to further continue the good work, and were joining in the big Citizens’ Carnival to be held during Christmas week, when an endeavour would be made to raise a sum of money to bo expended in improving the Petone foreshore and the recreation ground. BOOMING A BEACH. Tho beauties of the .place mentioned were not so widely known as they should be, and it was intended to spare no effort to bring them prominently before the whole of the population of Wellington province. The Mayor then declared the greens and lawns open for play for the current season. Airs Watkinson (the president’s wife) threw the “kitty." The Mayor drew the first bowl to it, and the president followed. RESULTS OF GAMES. Plav then commerced, the games tufting the form of the time-honoured president versus vice-presidents’ match, (president’s teams mentioned first) : Shaw, Bock, Slinn, Parker. It; W Urwin. Barnsley, Howat. Fisher. 10. Lord. Gadd. Tarrant. J. Anderson. 12: Tcmnest. Adams, Underdown, R. Shardlow. 8. Burke. Ridley, Ackroyd. Spence, 18; Wnrner. Gaffney. Dunne, Martin. 4-. Leibczeit, Payne. Stone. A. Sliardlow, f); J. May, Bolsham, Greenwood, Harris 8. Richardson, Thompson, Tovey, Dona*

gluie, 12; Fitzgerald, J. Green. W. Hay, Allan, 14. Vugler, P. Miller, Kerr, McArthur. 12; Foster. Double. T, Green, Pawson, 2t. Totals—President, 77; vice presidents, C 3. The Conti-! Ladies' Croquet Club dispensed afte 0 .on tea to nil present, and wore complimented on their splendid offering.