Bowling.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18889, 12 October 1929, Page 10

Bowling.

SIX CITY CLUBS OPEN SEASON TO-DAY

Six city bowling clubs—United, Sydenham. Canterbury, Shirley, EdgeAvare and Beckenham—commenced their seasons to-day. The weather early in the afternoon was ideal. Generally, the greens were in first-class order. SDaZWABS CLUB. Mr D. C. Burns, president of the Edgeware Bowling and Croquet Club, opened the club’s season this afternoon before about 100 visitors and a large attendance of members. Mr D. E. Wood, president of the boAvling centre, also spoke. The Mayor, of Christchurch (the Rev J. K. Archer) visited the grounds during the afternoon. Mr Burns referred to the - death of an old member of the club, Mr W. Brodie. He congratulated Mr P. Matson, greens superintenent, and Mr J. Hayman, greenkeeper, on the state of the greens. Bowlers, he said, would Avelcoine the permanent advent of daylight saving. During the season coaches would be appointed for the benefit of the younger players. The opening jack was thrown by Miss L. Stewart, and the first ball by Miss Alison Burns. LYTTELTON CLUB. The Lyttelton Club opened the season under ideal weather conditions. The president, Mr T. Maher, welcomed visitors and said that he Avas pleased to see so many present, and so many members of other clubs. The past season probably was the most successful since the club was formed, due to the good work by the president, Mr J. Neville and a strong committee. He hoped that the next president would be able o repeat that statement. He paid a tribute to the Match Committee and the greenkeeper for the good condition of the green to-day. Mr Maher asked Miss Eileen Maher to roll the kitty and Mrs Maher rolled the first bowl and declared the season open. Friendly matchese were played, and those present were entertained at afternoon tea by Mr and Mrs Maher. SHIBLEY SEASON BEGINS. The Shirley Bowling Club held their official opening this at ter noon. The fine afternoon attracted a large number of visitors and non-players. Mr J. B. Johns, the club president, welcomed the visitors and hoped that they would all remain and enjoy their game. He Avas convinced that the Shirley Club had a . large future before it and that the members Avould enjoy their association with it. He then declared the season Mr T. E. Taylor, the representative of the Elmwood Club, thanked the Shirley Club for their hospitality, on behalf of the visiting players. Mr D. G. Sullivan, M.P., congratulated the club on its progress and wished it every success in the future. Councillor P. W. Sharpe, the club patron, then presented the trophies to last year’s winners. The afternoon was spent in friendly (games, afternoon tea being provided for the players. BECKENHAM CLUB. There Avas a large attendance at the opening of the Beckenham Club, when the ceremony was performed by the president, Air J. Thornton. On behalf of the committee and himself, Air Thornton extended best wishes for a pleasant and profitable season. They had with them the three essentials for a successful function—good weather, a good green and a fine array of pleasurable company. He welcomed the visitors, neAV members and prospective members. Uc announced that the committee had in mind several ways to improve the finances of the club, and the co-operation of members would be requested. Air Thornton referred to the loss that the Sydenham Club had sustained in the destruction of its pavilion, and announced that a tournament Avould be held next Saturday to assist the Sydenham Club. Later in the afternoon the Alayor

Cthe Rpv J. Tv. Archer) congratulated the club on the success of its opening function. Messrs H. T. Armstrong, M.P., and E. J. Howard, M.P., also spoke and wished the club a successful season. Air Armstrong said that the club was doing a great community service in bringing people together after business hours and engendering a fine spirit among the people of the district. SYDENHAM CLUB. The new pavilion at the. .Sydenham boAA'ling green, which has replaced the one that was burnt down a tew w*eeks ago, Avas opem-d this afternoon, when the club commenced its 1929-30 season. The president .(Mr W. Coote) welcomed those present and • expressed pleasure at the large attendance. He said that the green looked particularly nice, despite great difficulties. A few weeks ago the club had tire misfortune to have the pavilion burnt and many of the losses suffered then were irreplaceable. One of the greatest losses was that of the photographs of past presidents, Avhile others included the honours board and the Challenge Shield. However, the members had done great work • in having the paA'ilion rebuilt. He appealed to the members to aid in liquidating the debt of £2OO on the building. “I was thinking Avhfen the president was speaking that the Hon T. AI. Wilford should have been present at the opening of the new pavilion,” said the Mayor, the Rev J. K. Archer. “You know what his theory is—that there is no firebug. I am inclined to think that it might prove to be right,” added Air Archer, amid laughter, as. he compared the fine new building with the old structure that it replaced. The Mayor added that it was a case which illustrated the law of compensation in life, for if the old building had not been burnt, the club would have put up "'lth it. for a long time. He concluded by Avishing the club a successful sea--Air E. J. Howard, M.P., also congratulated the club on its new paA'ilion. He hoped that the season Avould end as happily as it commenced. Air H. T. Armstrong, AI.P., in congratulating the members on the way they had rebuilt the pavilion, said that the new structure was in e\ r ery way creditable. He hoped that all thte members would have a really good time. Councillor F. R. Cooke, in joining in the congratulations, said that the Mayor and himself were fighting the battle of Sydenham in the City Council. Air J. D. Colville, on behalf of the Bowling Centre, also tendered his congratulations to the club. He said that as far as he had gone, the Sydenham green was the best that he had sefen this season and it would probably be used again by the Centre.

Aliss Coote threw' the first kitty and Airs Coote bow’led the first bowl, after Avhich tlio president declared the season and the paA'ilion open. Airs Osw’ald unfurled the neAv flag w’hich has been presented to the club.

ELLESMERE ASSOCIATION. The trophies Avon at bowls last sea-' son in the Ellesmere district were presented at the Ellesmere Bowling Association's annual social, held in the new Dunsandel Hall on Wednesday evening. The association’s trophies were presented by Air H. F. Wright, the Lefeslon Club’s by Air F. B. Woodard, the Southbridge Club’s by Air p. W. Hayes and the Dunsandel Club's by Air F. Chamberlain. The winners were:— Association trophies—Loudon Rooster for inter-club competition, Leeston Club; Boag Shield for champion rink, Southbridge rink (J. Carter. M. Carr, J. H. Hampton and D. W. Hayes); Atr J. Boag's cup for champion singles, H. James (Leeston); runner-up, J. Hannah (Southbridge); cups for champion doubles, R. J. Parkin and D. W. Hayes (Southbridge); runners-up, A. E. Withell and AI. Curran (Leeston); tournament doubles, A. E. Withell and AI. Curran; runners-up, R. Brough and E. J. Chatterton; tournament singles, E. J. Chatferton; runnel-up, H. F. Wright; rink competition, Dunsandel rink (G. W. Kime, J. Boag, R. J. Caldwell and John Walker). Leeston Club—Champion singles, R. James; runner-up, 8. Johnston; champion and handicap doubles, A. E. Withell and AI. Curran; Fisse Cup and miniature, H. W. Johnston. Southbridge Club—Manning Cup for champion singles, J. Hannah; colts’ championship. . M. Carr; handicap doubles, T. White and J. H. Hampton; champion doubles, R. j. Parkin and D. W. Hayes; progressive doubles, G. Ridden and J. Hannah.

Dunsandel Club—Champion singles James Walker; champion doubles, John

Walker and (f. W. Kime; champion rlnU, J. A. Tyler, D. P. Cameron. R. Brough and G. W. Kime; tournament doubles. J. A. Tyler and James Walkfer; closing day doubles. A. M'Crae and John Walker; runners-up. IX P.-Cameron and James Walker; Junior pairs, R. Brough and R. Sollltt; Case Cup for handicap singles, R- Brough; handicap singles, F. Chamberlain.