However, there must be reason in all things, and the fact remains that we do have the potential to produce champions, more particularly in the events mentioned above, where the magnificent physique of some of our sons and daughters gives them a great natural advantage. Is it too much to hope that one day a Maori will represent his country in the field sports at the Olympic Games … or too soon to hope that one may do so at Rome in 1960?

INDOOR BOWLS By T. P. K. Joseph, Pio Pio, K.C. Some 1600 people participated in the ninth National Indoor Bowls Tournament, held at Hastings and Napier from June 9th to 14th, 1958. Among the many competitors there were only 22 of my kinsmen including myself. I feel sure that we will be represented by a far bigger percentage at future tournaments. Unlike most sport where Mum and Dad just go along to see their children take part, Indoor Bowls is for the whole family, Mum and Dad included. So I feel sure more of us Maoris will take up this sport. The standard of play was indeed high. Taranaki and Horowhenua, perhaps produced the best of our Maori bowlers, particularly Mr G. Maha, T. Jackson, Mr and Mrs Edwards. From Horowhenua, we had Mrs A. Holder playing in her 4th National Tournament, and what a grand personality and fine bowler she is. Then there was W. H. and R. Wehipeihare, a grand trio of women. From the mainland we had Mr and Mrs D. Tipere, of Southland. H. Haitana from the Ruapehu Centre, was perhaps the best of us all, as he was one of the last 32 players left in the Singles Final. G. Maha, P. Joseph and Miss J. Peterana qualified for the Rinks which was the last section played. They played with remarkable form and consistency. However, G. Maha did the better of the three, winning 2 games and going down in his 3rd game to a Canterbury team skipped by Mrs A. Gordon. This game was closely fought and perhaps some of the best bowling at the Tournament. T. Jackson, playing 3 for Maha will be well remembered for his coolness under pressure. Mrs A. Gordon duly went on to play A. H. Thomas of Wellington in the final, A. H. Thomas winning by 22 to 14. The friendly atmosphere in which the games were played, and the hospitality by the Host Unions were unexcelled, as was also the efficiency of the President, Mr C. G. Welsh and his Committee. In my opinion Mr Welsh could well be called the DADDY OF BOWLS.

This is the last of our series of four articles on car maintenance. AN OVERHAUL FOR YOUR CAR by DES MAHONEY The soundest piece of advice to give any amateur mechanic about his car is: “Leave it alone until it really needs attention, then do the job properly.” We have left the final home-maintenance, which anyone with a reasonable aptitude for machines and tools can undertake, to include what are called top overhauls, the only type of overhaul which the home mechanic should attempt. But before attempting it, be certain to check everything else which may be making your motor misbehave. A motor is sick when it fires unevenly, pinks excessively, overheats badly, makes really unpleasant noises, uses lots of petrol and oil, or won't start easily. First thing is to go through the checks mentioned in earlier articles, and if everything on the outside is right, then (and only then) you can decide to decarbonize the cylinder-head and possibly grind the valves. You might as well do the latter while the head is off. Preparation for a job like this is essential. Make sure you have enough tools, and the right tools, to take off all the accessories and the head itself. Clean the motor down so that nuts and screws do not get lost in grease. Allow yourself a lot of time. Find little boxes in which to put parts, nuts and bolts removed. Keep plenty of clean rags handy. And remember the order in which you took things off. Here are the things you will need in the case of an overhead-valve motor: Ring spanner of the right size for removal of the cylinder-head. At least two shifting-spanners (small) and an assortment of screwdrivers and other suitable ring-spanners. Valve lifter (for compressing valve springs), suction grinder and grinding-in paste. Old blunt knife and blunt screwdriver for scaping off carbon deposits on head and crowns of pistons. New cylinder-head gasket and valve-cover gasket. In the case of a side-valve motor you will also