BOWLING.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13891, 30 April 1909, Page 6

BOWLING.

THE KIX"TOA~ CLTIB. The Kia Toa Bowling Club officially closed its green for the season yesterday afternoon. About sixty players were present and a match was arranged President v. Vice-President. The green was in good order and the lovely weather helped to make a fitting wind-up to the season's proceedings. The scores for the afternoon were: —President 73, Vice-President 100. There , was -a fair sprinkling of the fair sex on the green and afternoon tea was provided by Mrs McCahon. Before separating Mr Bristol, President of the Club, said lie was pleased to see so many present, and was sure that others as well as himself were sorry that this was to be the last day. Although, as a new club many difficulties had to be overcome, yet. he was proud to say that things had worked smoothly and harmoniously right through the season; .no complaints had been received 'about anything,_ and nothing had arisen in the workinjg -of the club to cause disagreement amongst the members. He attributed this to the efficient maimer in which the officials had carried out their duties, and although he did not like to single out one from the others, yet he coiild not help mentioning the popular secretary, Mr J. L. Gillies,- and he had been asked to make him a small presentation expressive of the good .wishes of all the,members of the club. The proud position the club was in to-day was entirely due to the energy ; and zeal, of Mr Gillies. He referred to him as the man at the wheel who had piloted the club over stormy seas into smooth .water. He then presented Mr : Gillies .with-a handsome timepiece, sub"scribed' for. by all the members of the club. Mr Gillies, in acknowledging the presentation said that this was the first be had heard of it. He considered that he had not done any more than any of the other officials of tlie_ club. All had done their best, and if any one l rliould be singled out it was the president ; if he (Mr Gillies) .was the pilot, then Mr Bristol was the captain, and as such was the the prime cause of the good position of the club.' He hoped that Sir Bristol would be long spared to occupy .the position of President, as everybody felt-.that as long as he.was things would go well. Three cheers for the secretary and three more for the president offic'allv closed the green after a very enjoyable season's play.