BOWLING.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17013, 11 April 1923, Page 9

BOWLING.

CHRISTCHURCH CENTRE. A meeting of the Christchurch Bowling Centre was held in the Stock Exchange rooms on Monday evening, when there wai a good attendance of members. In the absence of the president and vice-president Mr T. Healey wae voted to the chair. A vote of sympathy to Mr A. Dickson, in his recent bereavement, was passed, members standing in silence. Apologies were received from Messrs F. Steams. W. 11. Samuels, J. J). Colville.-A. .J. Benzie, A. Dickson and li. B. Oakey. The secretary stated that ihe b&nk-bal aiice showed a credit of £123 as with liabilities totalling £76. It was decided that medals be procured for the winner and runner-up of the Maddisou singles championship. Mr G. R. Proctor gave notice to move: " That in future a certificate be presented to the club whose representatives win the champion rink game.” In accordance with notice of motion, Mr M. F. Barnett moved as follows; " Alteration to Rule 7 Clause.!,, on page 7. Constitution and Rules, by deleting the word ' clnb ' and substituting the words * member of affiliated clubs.' Alteration to Rule 8, Clause. 1, on page 7, Constitution and Rules by substituting the following words:—'-'The levy including the fee fixed by the D.N.Z.B.A. shall be collected from members of each, club by the secretary or treasurer, who shall pay the amount to the secretary-treasurer of the centre on or before the first day of February of each year.' Mr R, Haworth seconded the motion, which alter a longtli.v discussion was lost by fourteen votes to three. The secretary's effort in connection with the Easter tournament were recognised in a tangible manner. The secretary reported that the Linwood Club's rink —»T. E. Allen. ¥. J. Good. G. Cooper and 11. Bureon (skip), were the winners of the Watson Challenge Shield; and the Lyttelton Club’s rink— A. Smith, T\ Maher. .T. North W. Whitford (skip), were the winners of the Canterbury Colts’ Shield. A discussion took place in regard to the probable levy for next season. It was recognised that nothing definite could be done until the annual meeting. and the matter was held ove’r. member* understanding that the levy would be considerably higher than ihnt of thiAn appeal was made for any bowls ?iot being used, for patients in tbe Senator-