BOWLING SEASON

Taranaki Daily News, 14 October 1929, Page 3

BOWLING SEASON

'h THE OFFICIAL OPENING GREENS IN NEW PLYMOUTH PLEASANT DAY’S OUTING . .1" . ' ■ ■ ■ ■■" ' USUAL MATCHES PLAY r ED Glorious spring weather prevailed for the opening of the bowling season in North Taranaki on Saturday. Every green in New Plymouth—West End, •New Plymouth, Vogeltown, Fitzroy, Paritutu and Fire Brigade—was thrown open for play, and in most cases the usual president and. vice-president games were played. THE NEW PLYMOUTH CLUB. •WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS. The green of the second oldest bowling -Club in New Zealand, that of the New Plymouth-Bowling Club, was opened. with due ceremoily. The grounds \yere in • splendid condition and the shrubberies arid flower plots were looking at their best. The greens were in great heart and- reflected- ’the highest credit on the caretaker afid green warden. About 90 bowlers were - present aiid/over 40 ladies. ; .Mr. T. Horton,- “vice-president of the club,-:apologised for the absence of the .president; Mr. A. Boon, who in hospital had recently undergone an operation. He was but expressing the deep hope of members that their president would speedily be ' restored to ' health arid strength. The opening day of the season, was a day they had been looking for ever since the close of last season; at least he himself had 'for long been Looking forward to that day, when they renewed old associations arid acknowledged the brotherhood of bowls.' There were,, however, -several; old' faces they would miss, .bowlers who had passed to the Great ’Beyond.., “There 'were 1 Abe and Sam,” said Mr., Horton,referring to Mr. A. 8.. Goldwater and Mr. Sam Rundle, “bowlers who. had been with the club almost since its foundation, whose cheerjr. greetings we will miss. There were ’ also Mr. Cleaver arid Mr Heslop, gentlemen whom we - most highly respected as men and bowlers. These have gone and we sympathise with their relatives in their loss and I with the New Plymouth Club.” It was but .the sequence of things that others should come forward to take, the place of those gone hence, said Mr. Horton, and he was pleased to welcome to the club the 15 new members who had joined the club. Perhaps they did not know the company they were keeping, but he could assure them that they were joining a club with traditions behind it, a club the first to promulgate bowls in Taranaki, with a membership of men whom each delighted to honour. ' He bid them welcome and trusted they would have not only many months of bowling fellowship but that their membership of the club would continue throughout long years yet to come. He desired to take the opportunity of thanking Mr. D. Alexander, the green warden, and his band of willing workers, for the great work done by them in the upkeep and improvement of the greens. Mr. Alexander had spent not only days and weeks in attending to; the green but had given months of gratuitous labour i. the interests of the playing area. It was a credit to him that the greens were in such excellent order, and the giving of his valuable services showed that Mr. Alexander had the interests of the club deeply at heart. “Bowling is more than a game,” said Mr. Horton, in concluding. “It is a great brotherhood, with ideals that can be treasured on-every brother’s heart, flown from the flagpost of every pavilion, written in letters of gold in every club room —hospitality, sociability and good fellowship. And whilst these ideals exist in this bowling club and amongst bowlers generally the world over, the game must take its rightful place as one of the leading sporting games of the British Empire." Mr. Horton than called on Mrs. Bean to throw the jack and deliver the first bowl, after which Mr. Horton declared the green formally opened for the 192930 season. During the afternoon the bowlers and their lady friends were the guests of trietwo vice-presidents, Messrs. Horton and Bean, at afternoon tea, wliich was dispensed by Mrs. Bean and Mrs. H. E. Fookes, assisted by a number of willing helpers. Eleven riuks of bowlers took part in a game between sides representing the president and vice-president, the latter side winning by a margin of 20 points.

OPENING OF FITZROY GREEN. BENEFITS OF MODERN PAVILION. In opening the Fitzroy Club’s green Mr. A. L. Hammond extended a hearty welcome to the large number present. He was particularly ; pleased to see so many ladies. He offered congratulations, on behalf of the Fitzroy Club, to all the bowling clubs in Taranaki, and especially to Fitzroy’s sister clubs in New Plymouth. ..' ‘ They -had begun- the season with an up-to-date pavilion, said Mr. Hammond, fitted with all modern' Comforts and appointments. The footpaths liad. received attention, the concrete paths giving Me. green a neat, improved appearance." This work had been made possible by the labour and time so-generously given by members, to whom the club -was much indebted. The green itself, he continued, was well up to standard. Mr. E. Dingle, green warden,'was the right man in the right place and Mr. Hammond felt he was a lucky man to be associated with such • a capable secretary. Mr. Dingle was one who could justly claim no small •share, in having, made the club what it was to-day. “This," said Mr. Hammond, “is the meeting-place of those .who play this happy summer game. Here the pipe, the cigarette and the fraternal handshakes play their part. Here in the sunshine each could get full. measure of enjoyment in the good old game of bowls.” On behalf of the Waitara Club Mr. W. H. Nosworthy congratulated the Fitzroy Club on the great strides. of progress it had made. The fine day was an omen of good luck. He wished the club a very happy season. Mr. Hammond then presented trophies won’last season as follows: —

Championship singles.—P. Jury. Smith Cup (pairs).—J. McCarty (skip) and R. Day (lead). Gilmour Shield (Tuesday pairs).-si. Pavitt (skip) and J. Barton (lead). Campbell Shoes (handicap singles).— J. McNeill.

Mr. Jury, said Mr. Hammond in presenting him with the trophy, had been one of- the most consistent and best players in the club for several years. In addition, he was the second member to bring honour to the club by winning the champion of champions tourney in Taranaki. The first champion of champions front ’ Fitzroy was Mr. H. J, Price. Miss - Alice Hammond then threw the jack and Mr. Pavitt, senior, sent down a remarkably good first bowl. Following are the details of the opening match, president v_. vice-president: —

WEST END CLUB SUCCESSES. LARGE NUMBER AT THE OPENING. At the West End green there was a large muster of members aiid. visiting bowlers and ladies for the official opening ceremony. The president (Mr. J.. Turnbull) in declaring the greens open referred to the success of the club ‘in competition and tournament games. West End had won both A and B sections of the northern division banner competition, and was successful in the provincial championship. In tournament games they had also done well, annexing both the New Year and. open tournaments, while a West End pair had won the champion pairs at the Cambridge tournament. The ladies’ committee had been busy during the year, and by means of euchie parties had raised a considerable sum, which had been expended on necessary articles for the tea-room. The committee had also donated several seats for the green. The thanks of the club were due to Mesdames White and Putt for the donation of seats in memory of their late husbands. , The president referred to the loss sustained by the club by the death of Mr W. Putt.* He extended the sympathy ot the club to Mr. Putt’s relatives. Other clubs had also suffered loss during the year, and those present stood in silence as a mark of respect to the bowlers who had died. . The club'trophies won during the year were then presented by the president:— Senior championship, G. Sole; junior championship, P. Mason. The duty of throwing the jack and playing the first bowl was performed by Mrs. Turnbull, who earned applause by drawing to within a few inches of kittv. Members then took part in the usual president v. vice-president s match.

The condition of the greens was a credit to the green warden (Mr. Hurlstone) and the caretaker, and players much appreciated the excellent playing surface provided. ■ Following are the scores:—

GOOD OPENING AT VOGELTOWN. PRESIDENT’S RINKS WIN. , . Playing conditions were perfect for the opening of the Vcigeltown' - greens, which were in great order. / There was. an attendance which augijred well for the success of the club this season and in addition to the visitors from Waitara there was ■an exceptionally, large representation of ladies.

In extending-a welcome, the president of the club, Mr. A. T. Moore, stated ,it was ■ gratifying to see the number of new members present and it was- particularly pleasing to have a number of visitors from Waitara. Mr., Moore referred to the excellent appearance of the greens arid , surroundings arid lie was confident that the greens would play as well as they looked. There appeared to be no doubt that they would all be pleased with the playing surface arid he hoped they would all have, good: games. He conveyed greetings to the other clubs and .trusted that they, too, would have a good time. Mr. Moore acknowledged the good work of the green warden, Mr. C. W. Reube, the members who had assisted him and the custodian, Mr. A. Aldridge, in preparing tile greens. Addressing the ladies, the president explained that the small green had been top-dressed and. would soon be available for croquet. <' Mr. Moore presented the Pioneer-Cup for the singles championship, won for the second time in succession by G. Wigley, together with the gold button. On behalf of the southern division of the club, Mr. C. Dobson accepted the Davidson Cup. ' Mrs. Moore, the wife of the president, threw the first jack. The two oldest members of the club, G. W. Browne and B. Tooke, played the first head and the green was declared open. Mr. A. Chittenden, president of the Waitara Club, conveyed good wishes from .Waitara and hoped that they would enjoy a most pleasurable season. The teams picked by the president and the vice : preside: t, Mr. Cooper, had x battle royal, in which the issue was in doubt- till the last head. The president won by four points. Following are the detailed scores:

PARITUTU CLUB’S OPENING. GREEN IN GOOD CONDITION. • Before a large attendance of members and visitors the Paritutu Club’s green was declared open for summer play under ideal conditions for bowling, by the club’s president, Mr. W. H. L°bb.| Air. Lobb extended a cordial welcome to .all present and congratulated the greenkeeper, Mr. Parker, and. greenwardens on the excellent condition of the playing area. He also extended to sister’ clubs the best wishes of Paritutu, trusting that all would have an enjoyable season. He then called on Mrs. Lobb to throw the jack, which was done amid hearty applause. An enjoyable afternoon tea was dispensed by the ladies. During -the afternoon tea adjoin nment the trophies won during last season were presented as follows: — Singles championship. —Mr. Peters. Pairs championship. — : Mr. Harris (lead), Mr. Walls (skip). Easter tournament. —-Mills, Lett, Haughey, Walls .(s). A president’s v. vice-president’s match was played, the vice-president’s team winning by 115 to 111. Details aie as

FIRE BRIGADE CLUB OPENING.

PRESIDENT’S TEAM VICTORIOUS. There was a large attendance at the official opening of the Fire Brigade (New Plymouth) green on Saturday. The green was in splendid order and it was evident that great care and attention had been given it during the off-season. Mr. H. Ford,■ in the absence of tlie president, Mr. A. Boon, who is confined to his bed, before the usual match between the president’s and vice-presi-dent’s teams commenced, spoke feelingly of the death of .an old comrade, Mr. George Malam. He was a life member of the New Plymouth Fire Brigade and was very popular with his fellow brigadesmen.. As a mark of respect Mr. Ford asked those present to stand in silence. He referred also to the late Mr. John Roberts, who had been an enthusiastic bowler. In remembrance his family had donated a cup, to be known as the Roberts challenge cup, to be competed for by junior players only. Mr. Ford extended a hearty welcome to several members of the Urenui club, which has just been formed rind whose green is now in the final stages of preparation. Mr. R. Pigott responded on behalf of the, Urenui players. Airs. Woodhead, daughter of the genial custodian, Mr F. Doughty, threw the first jack amidst loud applause. The result of the match was a win for the president's rinks by six points. Scores are: —

Details are: — Smith, Richards, Black, Fraser P. V.P. 25 —■ ( g | . Marsh, Colson, Rowlands, 1 at- — 24 Adlam, Kyngdon, Reading, J. R. JJjll (g) 11 — Clark? Melton, Thompson, Mori is on (s) ••• — 29 Driscoll, Howell, D. Alexander, 17 — Juhnson (s) • • ■ e O. Cook, M. Avery,' Skinner, Griffin (s) — 20

Shoemark, McLean, Renaud,- H. 35 — Henwood, 1 ■ Standish, Ladner, Higgs (s) — 9 . .. Binnie, Dodds, C. Carter, F. i- ' ’ . Binnie (s) .......’...... • • • ,15 — Arden, McLean, Linn, Drake (s) — 22 Mendles, Stenhouse, Roberts, A. K. Smart (s) 11 -- W. Cook, Moss, Colllins, Freeman (s) — 38 F. Coleman, Rowe,. Hawkins, Nasmith (s) ...... 17 - Harvey, Valentine, Gilmore Smith, Horton (s) — 25 Duandy, F. J. White, Nisbet Smith, McLeod (s) . ’. 36 — Wav, Foreman, Bean, H. E. .Fookes (s) ................ — 14 Papps, Lash, Pauli, Lomas (s) 31 — Scrimgeotir, Gaustad, Bewley, Taylor (s) — 12 Clark, Mace, Campbell (s) .... 14 — Hoby, Bellringer, Anibury (s).. — 45 Whitehead, Dempsey, T. 0. Fookes (s) ............. 23 — Instill, Muschamp, T. R. Ford ( 8) ......... — 17 235 255

V.P. P. Campbell, Gillespie, Healy, E. 20' — Dingle, (s) ......... Vickers, Bonnell, Pavitt, Martin. (s) ........ — 23 Keating, Whiting, Hooker, Abbott. (s) 23. — Chapman, Thorpe, Murray, Somerton (s) . . . . — 20 Bleakley, West, White, Nos- / • • worthy (s) 15 — Drake, Marshall, Smith, Hammond (s) Milne, Clow, Hall, Hamblyn (s) Crawford, Perrott, Verry, Jury .21 19 — . — 20 Gunson, Grainger, Sarten, Jack? 26 — Weller, Day, Rennell, Okey'(s)Waldock, Laing, Beadle, Wil- — 22 11 — Aitchley, Lister, McKenzie, Price ......i — 25 w 114 131

P. V.P. Hamblyn, Smith, McAllum, Turnbull (s) ....... . .• 15, — Jensen, Hannan, Johnson, Phillips (s)' 25 Dunn, Brash, Douglass (s) .... 32 — Ward, Pearce, Sturjh. (s) — 11 Carter, Hickey, Blair, Bruce (s) 15 — Darby, Aylward, Watkins, • Luscombe (s) ....... 17 Gyde, , May, Honeyfield (s) 25 — Jury, A. McPhillips, Morey, ,■ Lobb (s) ................. — 24 Trehey, Conaglen, Casey, Oliver (8) ■18 — Graham, T. Sole, Charters, Morris (s) — ■ 21 Sinclair, De la Manchai, Hoskin, J. D. Sole (s) ........ 22 — Medley, Bowman, Canton, Billiiig (s) — 20 Grace, : Mannix, Tomlins, G. Sole ( 8 ) 18 — Bowie, Whitcombe, P. Mason, Bigwood (s) . — 27 Guild, Duggan, Cawthrey, N. Sole (s) ........ 28. — Sims, Brown, Hooker, Harrison — 13 Sheehy, McPhillips, Bennett, Hill (s) 23 — Inch,' Moore, Mander, Beal (s) — 22 J. Bruce, Fleming, R. Boulton, Marsh (s) ..... 21 — F. Mason, Chapman, Reston, F. Boulton (s) . — 18 217.198

P. V.P Brown, Innes, Short, Moore (s) 29 — Tooke, Gilbert, Dobson, Cooper • .« — 1G Nichol,' Walton, Worth, Chittenden (s) 21 — Smith, Okev, Griffiths, Healy ' ■ (a) .. ... ■ • • • • • • • • • • • .— 24 Holder, Ballantyne, Allen, Antonovic (s) 21 — Whiteside, A. Smith, Burke, — 20 Evans (s) King, Innes, Langley, Robert19 — son (s) .... Carter, Wilson, Langridge, Wig- — 29 ley (s) Broad, Sandford, Young, Dickson (s) 16 — Sole, N. Allen, Edgecombe, — 19 Ruebe (s) ■ ... Le Fleming, Boulton, Mayer, 21 — Boswell (s) Amoore, Kivell, Baker, Marshall (s) — 14 127 123

follow: — P. V.P. Stewart, Vincent, Lobb (b) .... 17 — [vil, Hay, Mackie (s) — . 28 Gaylard, Elliot, Jackson (s) .. 25 — Carter, Main, Harvey (s) 19 Brown, Letta, Barnes, Thomson (s) 18 McWhinney, Parker, Mills, Peters (s) — Millman, Whitehead, Walls (s) 28 .— Shimming, Roberts, Bennett (s) •— 22 CaVeny, D. Camp, ' Des Forges, 23 Adam (s) —. Round,' Sugg, Haughey,. Wallis (s) •— 22 — Ill 115

P. ’ y.P. J. Lowe, Schultz, , Harvey, Doughty (s) .17 — F. Roberts, W. Way, Carrington,, Street (s) .....' .— 17 Duffill, Gable, Hav, Goldsmith • (8) ' .12 — Finn, Baunton, Boswell, Finlay (8) 16 F. Roberts, R. Lowe, H. Woodhead, W. Roeh (s) 16 — • J. Roch, J. Lowe, Higgs, H. Ford (s) ................. •— 23 Managh, Whiting, D. Des Forges, 24 J. Austin (s) Edwards, Pigott, Bicheno, C. McLeod (s) — 7 —- •—• 69 63