BOWLING.

Waipa Post, Volume VI, Issue 256, 17 October 1913, Page 2

BOWLING.

OPENING DAY.

Ideal weather prevailed on Wednesday afternoon, when a representative gathering of bowlers and a large number of visitors were present at the opening of the Te Awamutu Bowling Club's green. Bowlers were present from Auckland, Te Kuiti, Cambridge, and Frankton. The green was in splendid order.

Mr G. Gifford (president) in a \ short address, extended a hearty/' welcome to the visitors and their friends, and said it was always a pleasure to meet them on such occasions. It tended to make the opening day more enjoyable. As usual they were fortunate as regards the weather, as prior that :. morning the weather was anything but promising, and he hoped those present would spend an enjoyable afternoon. For the benefit of new members he stated they first started the game at Mr Edgecumbe's place, that gentleman having kindly placed his lawn at the disposal of members. The club was indebted to Mr Edgecumbe for the interest and help he had given to ..the club. He had helped to make things run smoothly, going so far as to climb to the top of the windmill and help to make the works go smoothly there. The next move was to remove to what is known as the old green, where manv a pleasant day's sport and hard-fought game was indulged in. Three seasons ago they removed to their present ground and he hoped they would long continue to remain there, as it was far too good for them to think of leaving. Additional enthusiasm had been infused into the club by the presentation of a beautiful pair of gold stars, the gift of Mr D. Norden, for pairs competition. Mr Brackenridge had also given a handsome medal, to which was attached yards of ribbon. Both these gentlemen were deserving of the thanks of the club for their splendid trophies. Mr Gifford then declared the green open for play, and his little five-year-old daughter threw the "Jack" , according to time-honored custom amidst applause.

A telegram was received by the president from Mr G. H. White, until lately a prominent member of the club, stating that he regretted not being present at the opening, and wishing the club a successful season.

Afternoon tea was supplied by the ladies.

The following are the results of the various rinks :

Simpson, Vile, Bowden, Wallace fckip) 22, v. Butcher, Wood, Clements, Norden (skip) 20. Warburton.Rev. Lynch, White, Walsh (skip) 10, v. Lamond, Gilbert, North, Collins (okip) 24. Stonchouse, Oliphant,Williams, Carter (skip) 21, v. Young, Miller,' Stevenson, Jeffery (skip) 17. Lander, Snell, T. Mclnnes, Julian (skip) 22, v. Christian, Irvine, Henderson, Gifford (skip) 9-

Jones, Ross, P. Clements, C. Matthews (skip) 13, v. Edgeeumbe Bray, Lenehan, Brackenridge (skip) 30.

Wood, Robottom, Brown, Stewart (skip) 10, v. Johnson, Henderson, Speedy, Fennie (skip) 23. Rev. Kayll, Storey, Innes Jones, Rev. Clarke (skip) 27, v. Daking, Wood, Owen, Dr Reekie (skip) 11.