BOWLING

Waikato Independent, Volume XXXIV, Issue 3236, 22 November 1934, Page 5

BOWLING

! THE CAMBRIDGE CLUB MEETING OF EXECUTIVE A mooting of the executive committee of tho Cambridge Bowling Club was held on Tuesday evening when there were present Dr H. C. Tod (president), Messrs Edwin James, E. C. Wallis, F. M. Oliver, C. Waghorne, D. J. Lundon and F. R. Wooldridge (secretary). It was reported that the finances of the club were fqirly satisfactory, considering the additional expenditure that had been entailed this yeaf witi the purchase of an electric mower. Mr UrCn, who was a visitor to Canv bridge recently, wrote expressing the opinion that there was no club where he received such courtesy and enjoyment as Cambridge and offered to donate two tankards for a pairs competition. ! ' It was decided to thank Mr Uren for his gift and if possible to arrange a one-day pairs tournament on January 29 tb play for the trophies.

A . discussion took place concerning the large number of club competitions Jvhich it was stated affected to some extent the members wishing to enjoy a roll up in the evening. It was hoped that j arrangements* could bo made for thpi po-6^ration- r Wf members in shortening ■thb i'eofiip’etitions, but nothing defeite 1 !J W&'a -iefeiiofed. Mr - t3 gMen superintendent, ! stated thiit dliring 1 the past 18 months the: greens in the 11 'Waikato district had shoWln •n ■ r te'ni3efib^ : jo a peculiar" blight. To; sififeguafdt the gteens it was decided to treat thcriv with per-chloride of xricr-cuTy-r—9 ounces to each green. NIGHT BOWLING COMMITTEE ARRANGEMENTS FOR OPENING Final arrangements for the opening of tlie night bowling on Saturday were made at a meeting of the committee on Tuesday night. There were present Messrs E. G. Martyn (chairman), W. Ik Edwards, C. Waghornc, F. M. Oliver and J. Linsley (secretary). Mr F. R. Wooldridge was also present (exofficio). It was agreed that the prospects were bright for a very successful opening on Saturday evening. The Power Board has offered to erect coloured lights around the green and to make a donation of the electricity. An electric pick-up at the pavilion will provide music. Tea and light refreshments will be provided in the pavilion for visitors, and members are asked to bring a basket.