RAETIHI

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 252, 23 October 1937, Page 14

RAETIHI

RAETIHI BOWLING CLUB Brilliant sunshine greeted the Raetihi Bowling Club on the occasion of its official opening on Wednesday afternoon. The green was in splendid order and the surrounding gardens were delightful with their spring flowers and green shrubs. Visitors from Ohakune, Taumarunui and Wanganui were in attendance and a number of ladies were also present. Mr. C. M. Whyte (president) welcomed visitors and then apologised for the absence of the club patron (Hon. F. Langstone), whose duties of State prevented him from being present. He then called upon the Mayor of Raetihi (Dr. W. J. Feltham) to perform the opening ceremony. Dr. Feltham congratulated the club on reaching its present financial position following many difficulties since the inception of the club in 1920. “He thought the club should be proud in possessing a green second to none in the Dominion. Mr. Cosford (president of the Ohakune Bowling Club) returned thanks on behalf of the visitors for the invitation to be present. While granting the Raetihi Club the possession of a green second to none in New Zealand he believed that in Ohakune they had a club and club surroundings second to none in the Dominion. (Laughter). The Mayor then declared the green open pnd the president s wife (Mrs. C. M. Whyte) threw up the first jack and delivered the first bowl amidst applause. A much appreciated afternoon tea was served by Mesdames B. A. Drury, C. M. Whyte and R. Mosen. Rinks games were played during the rest of the afternoon. RAETIHI CROQUET CLL B There was a large attendance at the opening ceremony of the Raetihi Croquet Club on Wednesday afternoon. The lawns were in particularly fine order and play in the various competitions, which were the order of the day, were enjoyed by all. The opening ceremony was performed by the president (Mrs. A. C. Henderson) who welcomed the visitors and expressed the hope that a successful season would be experienced by the club. Mrs. Henderson then called upon the club captain (Mrs. Russell) to put the first ball through the hoop. A dainty afternoon tea was dispensed by Mrs. R. A. Thompson and helpers.

Competition winners were: Skittles, Mrs. H. Bowater; ladder, Miss Betty Marshall; angles, Mrs. Russell; French croquet, Mrs. M. Windle; feathers, Mrs. M. Windle.