BOWLING

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 19942, 29 October 1934, Page 5

BOWLING

TWO CLUBS OPEN THE SEASON CONDITIONS UNPLEASANT At the time set down for the opening of the Park Bowling Club on Saturday by the Mayoress, Mrs T. W. Satterthwaite, the weather, which had been ideal for the sport, bright and sunny, with little wind, suddenly changed, and a boisterous wind sprang up from the south. Mr P. B. Hawkey, who represented the Mayor and Councillors, said that owing to the opening of the Waitaki Hydro Works to-day, the Mayor was unable to be present to hoist the flag. Mr Hawkey said that the pole had a history, having been originally erected on the old clock tower, and when the tower was demolished, the Mayor had promised the staff to the club. He had now fulfilled his promise, and the blue and gold of the club colours would fly at its peak. He then called upon Mrs Satterthwaite to hoist the flag. The president of the club, Mr J. M. Toneycliffe, welcomed all visitors and members of other clubs, and stated that the weather had for the past few weeks been against bowls, but he had much pleasure in declaring the green open for play. He then called upon Mrs Satterthwaite to roll up the first kitty, Mrs Toneycliffe playing the first bowl. After the opening ceremony, Mrs Toneycliffe presented the Mayoress with a bouquet.

Timaru Club. The Timaru Bowling Club’s green was also opened on Saturday in the presence of a large attendance of bowlers and friends by the president,

Mr W. Scott. Mr Scott paid a tribute to the efficient work of the green supervisor, Dr G. H. Ussher, the green in its present condition being a credit to his enthusiasm. He .iso wished to thank all members of the club who had assisted in the work of preparation, and to the ladies' club for its assistance socially. He contended that the club had been honoured by having one of its members, Mr A. R. Clark, elected president of the South Canterbury Centre. He

also expressed the thanks of the Timaru Club to those clubs who had opened their greens to Timaru members when their own green was closed. Mr A. R. Clark, president of the South Canterbury Centre, outlined the changes which were being made in the Christmas tournament, and expressed the hope that the changed conditions would meet with the approval of the

clubs. He thought that the alterations would tend to make the competitions more acceptable to both Timaruvians and visitors. He said it was a pity the Timaru green had not been available during the past two years for major events. On behalf of the Centre he wished the chib the best of luck for the ensuing season.

Mr Scott then declared t' i season open, and called upon Mrs Satterthwaite to roll up the first kitty. Mrs W. Scott then sent down the first bowl, scoring a toucher.