BOWLING

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLII, Issue 20511, 1 September 1936, Page 8

BOWLING

FAIRLIE CLUB A SUCCESSFUL YEAR The thirteenth annual report to be presented at the annual meeting of the Fairlie Bowling Club says:— The official opening of the green was held on Thursday, October 24, 1935. Although the weather would not permit play on the green a large number of members assembled. The president, Mr D. Annan, extended a welcome to all, and thanked those members who had assisted in preparing the green for the new season. He then called on Mr C. Talbot to open the green. The first bowl was played by the ladies’ president, Mrs Crichton, assisted by Mrs D. Annan, after which afternoon tea was provided by the lady members. During the season the club suffered a great loss in the death of Mr Wyber, who had been one of the past presidents, and who was always working for the good of the club. The club took part in the Centre competitions, meeting Timaru, Park, West End, Waimate, Ashbury and Geraldine teams. In all matches played, the four rinks of the Fairlie Club proved a strong combination. The club was represented in the Steans Cup, Canterbury v. South Canterbury, and the Murray Bowl, North Otago v. South Canterbury; also the Redpath Shield, Canterbury v. Otago, and South Canterbury Christmas tournament, games, which were enjoyed by all who took part. Competitions The following players represented the club in champion of champion games:—

Rinks—H. Carlton. C. Boulter, W. Whitehead, C. Stamp. Doubles—C. Boulter, T. Stamp. Singles—H. Carlton.

Keen interest was taken in the various competitions of the club. The winners for the season were:— Champion Doubles—H. H. Wall, D. Annan.

Champion singles—C. Boulter. Handicap doubles—C. Boulter, J. Barron.

Handicap singles—C. Boulter. The winners of the ladles’ competitions were:—

Champion singles—Nurse Campbell. Handicap singles—Nurse Campbell. Handicap doubles—Mrs D. Arman, Mrs D. Campbell. The club is much indebted to the lady members for the great assistance they have given financially and otherwise. The thanks of the members are due to the president and Mrs D. Annan, and the officers of the club for their work and interest during the year, including Mr J. Moyes, the club’s delegate to the South Canterbury Centre, and Mr J. A. Fraser, the club’s auditor.

For the closing day of the club there was a good attendance of both men and women players. Progressive doubles were played. Mrs Bourn and G. Sheehan won the leads’ competition with four wins each, while T. Stamp won the skip’s prize with four wins. Mr A. Annan expressed pleasure at the large attendance and referred to the successful season the club had experienced. He also thanked all members for their assistance during the season and spoke of the lady members’ good work in providing afternoon teas, etc. Mr Annan then declared the season closed.

The club commenced the season with a credit balance of £l/7/0, and after working expenses and sundry improvements had been met, finished up with a credit balance of £4/17/8.

ASHBURY CLUB

ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Ashbury Bowling Club, which was held last night, was one of the best attended in the history of the club, members contending that the interest shown augured well for the coming season. The chair was occupied by Mr E. J. Ellis.

Complimentary reference was made to the work of the president, secretary and committee during the year, the season having closed with a credit balance of £lO/4/3. The election of officers resulted:— President, Mr E. C. Scales; vicepresidents, Messrs N. Hamlyn (senior), H. Lomas (junior); secretary and treasurer, Mr K. Davie; auditor, Mr C. G. Baker; delegate to South Canterbury Bowling Centre, Mr E. J. Ellis; committee, Messrs J. Whitton, R. Watson, W. S. Young, E. Henshaw, A. Manning, E. J. Ellis, C. L. Cutler; selector, Mr N. Hamlyn; match committee, Messrs N. Hamlyn, J. W. Stevenson, R. Watson; green supervisor, Mr A. E. Lewis; greenkeeper, Mr R. Irvine.

The retiring president expressed his thanks to the secretary and committee for their loyalty to him during e

year. Owing to the uncertain weather they had not been able to play so many friendly matches as they would have liked, but he hoped the coming season would be a much more favourable one. He also expressed appreciation of the assistance given by the Indies.

Votes of thanks were passed to the auditor, retiring president, secretary and treasurer.

The following donations were received:—Cup for colts’ competition, Mr R. Watson; cup for senior champion, president; cup for doubles, Messrs C. W. Johnson and F. Spring.

It was decided to conduct the club competitions on the same lines as last year.

After a brief discussion, it was decided to increase the ladles’ levy to

A vote of thanks was passed to Mrs E. J. Ellis and those who had assisted her with the catering arrangements

last season. A challenge is to be issued for the Bristol Cup. the delegate to the Centre being instructed to favour the original conditions, namely, eight rinks Challenge, to be played on the holder’s green.

A majority vote favoured an eightrink Centre competition.