BOWLS SEASON AGAIN

Taranaki Daily News, 24 October 1930, Page 8

BOWLS SEASON AGAIN

STRATFORD CLUB'S OPENING.

Members of the Stratford Bowling Club were filled with forebodings yesterday when the showery weather of the past few days showed no signs of abating for their official opening ceremony. However, the sun broke through in the afternoon and members and visitors spent a very enjoyable time. The club’s supper room was specially decorated in the new colours recently adopted (blue, green and gold) and the new and attractive blazers lent a distinctly holiday air to the green. Afternoon tea was served by the ladies. .. A fair number of visitors, not anticipating such a fine afternoon, failed to bring their bowling ge-ir. ' . In declaring the green open, the president (Mr. W. Harris) extended a cordial welcome to the visitors and congratulated the ladies, who had worked so hard in the afternoon tea room. He was especially pleased to see the president of the Taranaki centre and other members of New Plymouth clubs present and remarked that it was a pleasure to reflect upon the opportunities given in the game of bowls for friendly intercourse with other bowlers in various centres.

Airs. Harris then sent down the first jack and Mr. George Smart, who had the honour of having the longest active association with the ~chib, bowled the •first bowl,' to the accompaniment of acclamation. , ■ - ■ The following rinks engaged’in play : — Williams, Dunbar, Bake, Petty (s) ,12 - Thompson, Rumball, Barnett, Harris ................. — 20 Clemow, Summerfield, Sayers, Goodwin (s) ••••••, H — S. Ewing, Coe; Leach, MacDon-' ’ aid (s) — 21 A. S. Martin, Fastier, Pope, Mc- . Laren (s) 27 — Carman, Anderson, Smart, Abbott (s) — 27 Higgs, A. Coojc, O. 'Cook, Christoffel (s) . 19 — Lawson, ‘Christie, Dingle, . Weston (s) — 19 . STRATFORD MOUNTAIN CLUB. INCREASE IN ACTIVITIES. The membership and activities of the Stratford Mountain Club are expanding rapidly, branches have, been opened in Eltham and TJpko. In due course-Mid-hirst, Ngaere and Cardiff will be included in the organisation. The club is to be registered as an incorporated liody. . An official'visit by five'members of the club will be made to the 'Mount Egmont Alpine Club-during the Labour Day week-end. A strong representation has booked at the Stratford house and will pay visits and join the Egmont club’s functions at Dawson Falls. The Taranaki Alpine Club will be represented by 12, and the Rriapehu Ski Club by 18 members. The Mount Egmont Alpine Club will be represented in force. Mr'. Brian Haybittle, of the Egmont club, will be leader and will be assisted by Mr. R. Murie, captain of the Ruapehu Ski Club. Next Wednesday the club will hold the second series of lectures of .the’seasop- in the drill hall. Mr. ’ Rod Syme, captain of the Mouqt Egmont Alpine Club, will deliver a lecture, accompanied by lantern slides, of scenes from his last trip along the western coast glacier region, the climb of Mount Cook and scenes on Mount Egmont. Scenes will be shown of the club’s official outing on October 12, Mr. B. Murray, of the Mount Egmont club, and honorary instructor to the Stratford club, will speak on the dangers of climbing, and how to avoid them.

The second official outing will be held on November 2 to the sign, post (North Egmont). An alternative trip will be arranged for those not desirous of making the longer trip. Labour Day weekend has been left open for private trips. A history of the Stratford Mountain Club is gradually being compiled from the records of its pioneer members. The first minute book, dating back over 30, years, has been located.

PERSONAL ITEMS.

Mr. L. Graham, junior mechanist in the P. and T. Departments Stratford, left yesterday on transfer to Hastings, where a new automatic exchange is being installed. Mr. A. Julian, Eltham, wh'o nas beeen ill for several weeks, has gone to the Hawera hospital for treatment.

PURANGI NEWS.

Fays’ dance on October 10 attracted a crowd, several elderly people attending. The Hawaiian musicians, through a bereavement in one of the families, did not attend. (Music was supplied by Messrs. Reu'ben, Kopu and Fay, extras (being played by Misses Goodwin and (Burke (Inglewood) and Daisie Mounsey (Purangi). The balloon dance was won by Miss Hasler and partner. Miss Polly Hiroa gave a hula dance. Docking is mostly completed and some good percentages have been recorded. Although not the best of weather for feed for dairy cows they are doing very well.

KING’S THEATRE.

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A new era in motion picture entertainment, in '.the entire field of entertainment in fact, dawned in a blaze of glory at the King’s Theatre last night, when “The Hollywood Revue,” Metro-Goldwyn-Mayor’s stupendous cinematic combination of the variety, musical comedy and revue stages, was presented to a delighted audience. ■ This is a motion picture that has equal proportions of eye and ear entertainment, and it is the first motion picture to be absolutely devoid of plot, yet thoroughly interesting and exciting. . It has no plot because it is a series of skits, songs, dances and chatter, just a melange of the sort of stuff out of which the high-priced “Follies,” “Scandals,” “Vanities,” etc., of the Broadway theatres are built. This picture offers more, even, than do those attractions. Almost 30 stars of stage and screen fame appear in the acts. New melodies and dances are introduced by the biggest ballet yet assembled. I's dances, songs and comedy are fast, furious and breath-taking. Altogether it is an entertainment that seldom comes and patrons should take the opportunity of seeing this great production. Plans are now filling for ■ each night.’