BOWLING

New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12095, 24 March 1925, Page 8

BOWLING

MUNICIPAL GREEN. CENTRAL PARK SITE. ' More than once in recent years the question as to whether Wellington should or should'not hqve a municipal 'bowling, green has been raised in bowling circles. The chairman of the Reserves Committee of the City Council (Councillor W. J. Thompson), in conversation with a "Times"' reporter, said he considered that it’was very desirable that the City Council; should lay down a municipal IjowliAg green, where' play could he' indulged in Of an evening on payment of a small Charge. r , Councillor Thompson said he considered that Central Park would (Be a suitable locality for such a green, which could be made available of an evening, and on Saturday afternoons and on holidays. The Radies were now provided .with about 15 croquet lawns, And it was has.intention to obtain a report from the Director of Parks and Reserves as to the possibility;, of providing facilities for bowlers oh similar lines' to those followed in many cities, in England and Scotland. ’ . VICTORIA CLUB. ' The annual match betweep past and present members of the Victoria Bowling Club was played on Saturday, and *was won by the past members by a margin of 25; points on the aggregate. EASTERN SUBURBS TOURNEY. In connection with the Eastern Suburbs tournament, to be held at Easter, the Secretary states that there are -vacancies for six teams. Entries close this evening. All Interested are requested to king Mr Shelling (telephone 25-587) for further information. '