RAIN MARS BOWLING

Taranaki Daily News, 17 October 1935, Page 8

RAIN MARS BOWLING

HAWERA CLUB’S OPENING DAY.

LARGE GATHERING AT GREENS.

It was only the green and the gardens that were dampened by the heavy rain which prevented bowlers assembled for the Hawera club's official opening yesterday afternoon from enjoying their favourite pastime. The utmost enthusiasm prevailed, the speakers striking a note of cheery optimism for the success of the new season. Fine weather in the morning, except for a light sprinkling of rain, had caused bowlers from almost every club in South Taranaki from Waverley to Opunake and even from farther afield to assemble at the green. The rain in the early afternoon, however, effectively prevented play on the green, v.hich had been excellently prepared. It was almost incredible how quickly mother bowling season had arrived, said the president, Mr. D. McCormick, in extending a welcome to visitors and club members. The presence of so many spoke volumes for the good fellowship existing among bowsers and was indicative of the good wishes of members of so many other clubs. He was pleased to welcome so many women, who seemed as keenly interested in the welfare of the club as the members. Their work at the afternoon tea tables was appreciated.

Good wishes for the season were expressed by Mr. F. W. Mason on behalf cf the Taranaki Bowling Centre and by Mr. D. G. Smart, a member of the Hawera Borough Council. After Mrs. McCormick had thrown up, the first kitty and Mrs. R. Tait had rolled the'first bowl Mr. McCormick declared the season officially open. Bouquets from the committee and members of the club were presented to Mesdarrjes McCormick and Tait by Mr. H. E., Shaw. Mr. A. V. Tait, Kaponga, spoke on behalf of visitors. PERSONAL. Sympathy was accorded the relatives of three members of the Eawera Bowling Club who had recently died, Messrs. R. Tait (patron), T. Corkill z and M. J Joll, at the club’s official opening yesterday. They were highly esteemed and worthy members of the club for many years, said the president, Mr. D. McCormick. Mr. F. W. Mason expressed the sympathy of the Taranaki Bowling Centre. Mr. Rod Syme, instructor in agriculture to the Taranaki Education Board in the South Taranaki area, was congratulated at yesterday’s meeting of the board for his work for the South Taranaki Boys and Girls’ Agricultural Clubs’ Association, the annual report of which was tabled at the meeting. Members commented on the splendid work being done in South Taranaki and paid a tribute to Mr. Syme’s work. David F. Sage, Hawera, was a successful candidate for the higher local examination in elocution recently conducted at Hawera by the Trinity College of Music. Flying-Officer lan Keith, pilot-instruct-br to the Western Federated Aero Club, arrived at Hawera yesterday for a two weeks’ course of instruction to pilot members of the Hawera Aero Club at Dunlop Field. / ————— GENERAL ITEMS. Social at Te Roti. The Te Roti Cricket Club held a successful euchre and dance party on Friday evening. The supper as provided by women of the. district and able assistance was given by Mrs. J, Cleaver. The prizes were won by Mrs. Cleaver senr. 1 Mrs. Lee 2, Mr. Hatcher 1, Mr. McAsey 2 Travelling prizes were w n i by Miss Briscoe and Mr. Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. McAsey. Music for the dance was supplied by Mrs. Attrill, extras being played by Mrs. Kelly and Mr. Love. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by M~. Hurley and Miss Skedgwell and a statue log-cabin by Mr. Patton and Miss Schicker. Mr. Hitchcock was master of ceremonies.

Dearth of Shop Premises. There is only one shop empty at present in the main business area of Hawera. It is understood that the firm of Boots Ltd., chain store chemists, which was stated recently to be considering extension of operations to Few Zealand, has made inquiries for premises at Hawera.

Purchase by Eltham Firm. C. A. Wilkinson Ltd., Eltham, has purchased the freehold of a property in Princes Street, Hawera formerly occupied by Kendall and McFadyen. The building has been vacant for some time.