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Evening Post - 6th September 1917
Evening Post, Volume XCIV, Issue 58, 6 September 1917, Page 2 - Our thanks to the National Library of New Zealand for this article
ISLAND BAY BOWLING CLUB
The inaugural meeting of the Island Bay Bowling Club was held in St. Hilda's Club room last evening. The ground committee reported that the ground had been levelled and prepared and the grass seed sown and that it was anticipated that the ground would be available for play about 1st January, 1918. It was decided to register the club under the Incorporated Societies Act. The rules as drafted by the provisional committee were approved and adopted. Debentures Totalling £300 have been applied for but the committee was recommended to increase this issue to at least £500 to meet further expenditure on the grounds and pavilion before play commences. The following officers were elected for the ensuing season :—Patron, Mr. Charles Hill, sen. ; president, Mr. N. F. Willoughby; vicepresident, Mr. C. C. Odlin; secretary, Mr. H. F. Clarke; auditor, Mr. E. J. Colley; committee, Messrs, A. E. Odlin, H.T. Ballinger, C. J. Lockwood, W. J. Gaudin, sen., A. S. Collins, W. S. Broderick, J. Gruar, J. O. Shorland, and W. Kerr.
Evening Post - 24th October 1919
Evening Post, Volume XCVIII, Issue 99, 24 October 1919, Page 8 - Our thanks to the National Library of New Zealand for this article
ISLAND BAY BOWLING CLUB
The Island Bay bowling green will be officially opened for play at 2.15 p.m. tomorrow. Bowlers from other local clubs will be present, and also the following rink representing the executive of the Dominion Bowling Association: — Colonel Collins, Messrs. T. Bush, Dimock, and Gray. The green is in fine order. The club's orchestra will play selections during the' afternoon. By advertisement in this issue the president invites visitors and residents to attend.
Evening Post - 8th November 1919
Evening Post, Volume XCVIII, Issue 112, 8 November 1919, Page 6 - Our thanks to the National Library of New Zealand for this article
ISLAND BAY BOWLING CLUB'S CONCERT
The concert given at the Island Bay Town Hall under the auspices of the Island Bay Bowling Club was one of exceptional merit. The opening overtures were played to each part of the programme by the club's orchestra, other items being contributed as follows : Vocal parts by Miss Marjorie Clark and Mrs. Pizer. Messrs. G. Austin-Blackie, W. Goudie, S. Allwright, R. Meates, and Verdi Mackenzie; elocutionary items by Mr. Alf Spencer and Fraser Thompson; and an instrumental item by Mr. Vine Brown. Counter attractions interfered somewhat with the attendance, but a fair audience was not slow to show its appreciation of such excellent talent, every item in the programme being encored.
Evening Post - 16th June 1920
Evening Post, Volume XCIX, Issue 151, 26 June 1920, Page 6 - Our thanks to the National Library of New Zealand for this article
ISLAND BAY BOWLING CLUB
The third, annual report of the Island Bay Bowling Club states that the membership is now 77, an increase of 11 over last year's return. The financial position has improved, but, increased membership would be welcomed. The green prospects are referred to as highly satisfactory. The committee says it is particularly anxious to make the green and its surroundings a beauty spot in the district.
Evening Post - 24th August 1921
Evening Post, Volume CII, Issue 47, 24 August 1921, Page 8 - Our thanks to the National Library of New Zealand for this article
ISLAND BAY CLUB'S ANNUAL CONCERT
The annual concert of the Island Bay Bowling Club, held last evening, drew a crowded house at the Universal Picture Theatre at the Bay. The club has a very strong social side, which was demonstrated by the appearance of an orchestra of fourteen performers, conducted by Mr. Fraser, and a (glee party of sixteen performers under the conduotorship of Mr. E. W. Burd. These items, supported by vocal and instrumental items by such, leading vocalists and instrumentalists' as Messrs. Albert Russell, Leigh Dew, Percy Martin, Robert Moore, D. Dunning, Rowe Dicker, Farrell, and Master Johnnie Watchman, with ah exhibition of illuminated club swinging by Miss.Reta Crane, and pictures provided by the proprietor of the Theatre, made up a very excellent entertainment. The accompaniments were ably played by Messrs. J. Allen, .T. Duncan, and Mrs. Dicker. Mr. A. E. Odlin, president of the club, presided, and returned thanks to the performers, who were also entertained at the conclusion of the concert by the club's entertainment committee.
Evening Post - 8th October 1923
Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 85, 8 October 1923, Page 2 - Our thanks to the National Library of New Zealand for this article
ISLAND BAY
The vice president of the Island Bay Club (Mr W..Kerr) apologised for the absence of the president (Mr. A. S. Collins) on the ground of indifferent health, and heartily welcomed visitors and members, including the Mayor (Mr. R A. Wright, M.P.) The Island Bay Club, he said, opened in 1918 with fewer than 40 members, and had gradually increased, until to-day there was an active membership of 96, and a considerable hon. membership, while, as the greens could be further extended, it was hoped to still increase the membership. He thanked all those, including the ladies who had helped to put the club in its present satisfactory position. The club could now play eleven rinks, and, with the inclusion of available ground, fourteen rinks, which placed it in the position of the second largest green in Wellington.
The Mayor (Mr. R. A. Wright, M.P.) complimented members of the club on the progress made, both in the past year and since the club's inception. Island Bay was making great headway; it was a district that would continue to grow. Bowling clubs always seemed to grow with the population, so that the Island Bay Bowling Glub might find itself forced to greatly increase its greens in the future. If men never did anything worse than play bowls, they would not go far wrong, and he looked forward to the time when he would be able to play bowls himself. He wished them ahappy and prosperous season.
"Kitty" was thrown by Mrs. Collins and the green then formally declared open. During afternoon tea, the health of the veteran delegate to the centre (Mr. J. Gruar) was drunk with musical honours, and a pleasant afternoon was spent, despite the miserable weather.
Evening Post - 20th October 1925
Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 96, 20 October 1924, Page 5 - Our thanks to the National Library of New Zealand for this article
ISLAND BAY CLUB
The Island Bay Bowling Club opened for the season's play on Saturday afternoon. The weather conditions were far from good, but the attendance of members and visitors was not affected. The grounds were encircled with flag decorations. Mr. William Kerr (the president) extended a hearty welcome to all, especially to a visiting rink from Levin, and to new members. Reference was made to the loss of three members during the year by death—Dr. Pabst and Messrs. J. M'Menamin and Giblin. The gathering stood silent for a minute as a token of respect to their memory. Last year the club had a membership of 85, with 13 honorary members, said the president. A number had left through removals, but the roll had been made up by the addition of eleven new members, with the prospect of several more. During the year the club had made good progress, having added a second story to the pavilion and installed a second billiard table, and also a number of new lockers. It was now as well equipped as any club in the district.
The ladies were specially thanked for their assistance last season, and hopes were entertained for their help this season.
The club was deeply indebted to Mr. J. Campbell, the green superintendent, and also to Mr. D. Munro, his deputy, for the immense amount of work done to make the green look so well. The president hoped the players would be careful to carry out the rule of keeping one foot on the mat.
Special thanks were also accorded to Mr. Barnes for the new lockers, Mr. Restreaux for top dressing, Mr. Taylor for paint and oils, and to all members who helped with working bees.
After declaring the green open, Mr. Kerr called on Mrs. Kerr to throw the kitty, and Mr. Walter Broderick, the oldest foundation member, to roll up the first bowl, which was done amidst loud applause. Later in the afternoon the Mayor (Mr. R. A. Wright) and Messrs. Meadowcroft and S. Potter, the Dominion and centre chairman, addressed those present.
During the afternoon music was rendered by Key's Orchestra, and afternoon tea was handed round by the ladies. Owing to the rain, only three heads were played by the rinks selected. The rest of the afternoon was spent with billiards and music.
Evening Post - 10th October 1927
Evening Post, Volume CIV, Issue 87, 10 October 1927, Page 14 - Our thanks to the National Library of New Zealand for this article
BOWLING
THE SEASON OPENED
The opening of the Island Bay Club was performed by the president (Mr. J. A. Conder). After formally welcoming the visitors, he referred to.the perfect condition of the green, and congratulated the green superintendent, his deputy, and the greenkeeper, Messrs. J. A. Campbell D. Munro, and Heath respectively. The Mayor (Mr. G. A. Troup) and the Hon. R. A. Wright also spoke.
Mr E. A. Herron, last year's president, unveiled a memorial tablet to the late Mr. W. S. Broderick, who left £1000 to his old club. Mrs. Conder sent up the jack, and the season's play commenced.
Evening Post - 26th June 1929
Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 147, 26 June 1929, Page 9 - Our thanks to the National Library of New Zealand for this article
ISLAND BAY CLUB
The twelfth annual report of the Island Bay Bowling Club, to be presented to members, on 4th July, shows that the club's position is very satisfactory. The membership consists of eighty-six ordinary, eighteen honorary, and one country members, but there is ample accommodation for a considerably larger membership. Receipts from all sources show a pleasing increase, and the benefits to the club of the late Mr. W. S. Broderick's legacy are shown in the reduced expenditure for interest. Mortgage finance has been rearranged, and the liabilities now stand at £212. The club's guarantors are now relieved of any further responsibility, and thanks are expressed to those gentlemen who, during the difficult years o£ the club's early history, gave valuable assistance in that direction.
The various competitions and successes of the past season are recorded in the report. Deep regret is recorded at the death during the season of Mr. N. F. Willoughby, the club's first president and one of its foundation members and guarantors.
Thanks are accorded debenture holders for kindly donating interest due, car owners for considerately transporting players to and from other greens, Mr. W. Sheard for painting seats, scoring boards, discs, etc. Mr. W. J. Churchill for gift of crockery, several friends for prizes for card evenings, the Press for generous and valued publicity, and all who have assisted by gift or deed.
Evening Post - 19th April 1933
Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 91, 19 April 1933, Page 9 - Our thanks to the National Library of New Zealand for this article
BOWLING
EASTERN SUBURBS TOURNEY
WIN FOR ISLAND BAY
The final of the Eastern Suburbs bowling tourney was played on the Lyall Bay green yesterday afternoon, and resulted as follows:—
Island Bay: Hansen, Kerr, Taylor, Hale (s), 21; Lyall Bay: Howse, Reid, Brad- Joy; Hazlewood (s), 13.
At the conclusion of the game the president, Mr. R. H. McKenzie, congratulated the winners, remarking that they had played fine bowls and deserved to win. He also congratulated the runners-up and paid a tribute to Hazlewood's play in the semi-final. Mr. McKenzie expressed the opinion that it was about time the Lyall Bay Club missed winning the tourney after its previous successes. He thanked the Newtown Club for the use of its green in place of that of Hataitai, which had been closed for the season.
Cheers were given for the winners and runners-up.
Evening Post - 10th November 1933
Evening Post, Volume CXVI, Issue 114, 10 November 1933, Page 14 - Our thanks to the National Library of New Zealand for this article
FOUR BOWLS WIN
The members of the Island Bay Bowling Club conducted a ballot on whether the club pairs competition should be conducted with four bowls or three, as is now done in the Dominion tournament. The "whips" on both sides were very active and the result was as follows: —In favour of four bowls, 38; in favour of three bowls, 30.
Evening Post - 3rd July 1934
Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 2, 3 July 1934, Page 15 - Our thanks to the National Library of New Zealand for this article
BOWLING
ISLAND BAY CLUB
The membership of the Island Bay Bowling Club now stands at 74 ordinary members and 1 honorary member, according to the annual report of the club, which is to be presented at the annual meeting on July 12.
Referring to finance, the report states that receipts from subscriptions are practically the same as last year. The efforts of the entertainment committee produced £31, last year's efforts realising £53.
The report records with regret the death during the year of Mr. F. H. Capon and Mr. W G. Mouldey, two highly-esteemed and popular members.
The surface of the green caused considerable anxiety during the playing season, states the report. Tho green committee reports that all work in connection with the green is well advanced, and there is every indication of an excellent playing surface for next season.
At the annual meeting Mr. A. H. Clerke will move that rule 1 be amended so that the club may make the necessary arrangements to allow the admission of lady members, and Mr. H. F. Clarke will move that the champion rinks competition to played on the two-life system, and that in the champion pairs competition the players shall play with three bowls instead of four.
Club competitions played during the season resulted as follows:—Champion singles (Willoughby Cup), Mr. A. R. Glen; junior singles (Clerke Cup) uncompleted; champion pairs (Duncan Hearts), Messrs. F. A. Earnsbaw, D. H Taylor (s); champion rinks (Smith Buttons). Messrs H Hansen, W Kerr, D. H Taylor, T M Hale (s); percentage fours (Odlin Ribbons). Messrs A. J Goodall. R Case. G. T. Estall. J. Jenkins (s); club pairs. (Restieaux Cup). Messrs G. C. Stearn, E. A. Herron (s).
Evening Post - 14th March 1935
Evening Post, Volume CXIX, Issue 62, 14 March 1935, Page 8 - Our thanks to the National Library of New Zealand for this article
ISLAND BAY CLUB
The monthly meeting of the Island Bay Bowling Club was held on Monday, Mr. D. Taylor, president, presiding. The green superintendent reported that the green was in a satisfactory condition considering the long, spell of dry weather. It was decided to close the green on April 27, and in the evening of that day a card evening is to'be held when it is hoped all members and their, wives will be present. Arrangements have been left in the hands of Ilr. H. Osbprne, who has so ably carried out these functions on behalf of the club for many years.past. It was also decided to arrange a series of billiard tournaments amongst the members during the winter. The billiard committee is to make the necessary arrangements. All members are earnestly requested to support these functions, as most pleasant evenings are assured. The president (Mr. D. Taylor) had presented a billiard cue as a trophy for the billiard players. The conditions under which the tournament is to be played are to be drawn up by the donor
and the billiard committee. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the president for his kindly gift.
Several members have entered for the Easter tournament conducted by the Wellington Centre.
A sub-committee was set up to arrange a pairs tournament for the members of the club who are not taking part in the Wellington Centre tournament.
A very handsome honours board was presented to the club by the president for the purpose of recording the names of winners of the progressive pairs and rinks. It also bears the names of those who were successful in winning these matches in previous years. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Taylor for this handsome gift, which is a great asset to the club.
Evening Post - 2nd May 1935
Evening Post, Volume CXIX, Issue 102, 2 May 1935, Page 19 - Our thanks to the National Library of New Zealand for this article
ISLAND BAY BOWLING CLUB
The Island Bay Bowling Club's green was closed for the season last Saturday. The matches played were president v. vice-president, but the results of the games could not be announced as rain set in and players had to adjourn to the pavilion. Ihe president (Mr. D. H. Taylor] at the afternoon-tea adjournment, took the opportunity of thanking, the members of the club for their loyal support during the year. This had enabled him to carry out his duties during his term of office and he expressed the hope that the club would continue to prosper. Three cheers were given for-theipresidept.
The afternoon tea arrangements were in-the hands of the president's wife, Mrs. D. Taylor, and Miss R. Taylor.
In the course of the afternoon the match committee announced that Messrs. E. Booeock and G. Cass had been successful in winning the club pairs.
The members and their wives met in the evening for a social gathering in the form of a 500 and euchre party. The prizes were donated by the president, and were won by the following:—Euchre: Ladies, Mrs. Handyside; gentlemen, Mr. W.Kerr. 500: Ladies, Miss Radican; gentlemen, Mr. E. Pegg. The social arrangements were carried out by Messrs H. Osborne, W. Churchill, and T. Ricketts. The supper arrangements were in charge of Mrs. D.Taylor and lady helpers, all of whom received the thanks of the club.
Evening Post - 10th July 1936
Evening Post, Issue 9, 10 July 1936, Page 11 - Our thanks to the National Library of New Zealand for this article
ISLAND BAY BOWLING CLUB
It was stated yesterday that the Island Bay Bowling Club had decided to increase the subscription of members but the secretary of the club (Mr. H. F. Clarke) states that no actual increase has been made. The subscription was fixed by the annual meeting at £4 4s, reducible to £3 15s if paid on or before November 1, 1936. It was also agreed that the committee should be empowered to impose a levy not exceeding 10s per member should the necessity arise. The subscription is thus at the same level as in the past.
Evening Post - 16th March 1937
Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 63, 16 March 1937, Page 15 - Our thanks to the National Library of New Zealand for this article
BOWLING
CHAMPION PAIR
ISLAND BAY ON TOP
Conditions were excellent for bowling, at Hataitai yesterday afternoon when the champion pairs of the Island Bay and Thorndon Bowling Clubs played the final game in the champion of champions competition of the Wellington Bowling Centre. The scoring was erratic but the game was interesting because of its unexpected changes of fortune. Island Bay opened with an almost clear run to 18.points on the first six ends. Then Thorndon scored on six ends and had, a good fighting chance. The scoring was fairly evenly divided in the concluding stages, but the Island Bay pair made the bigger scores and won by 23 points to 18.
The players were D. Munro, J. B. Lawrie (Island Bay), and G. Springhall, L.M.Naylor (Thorndon).
The Island Bay pair opened well, scoring 1, 2, 4, 6 on the first four ends. Naylor got a pair in on the fifth end but could not hold Lawrie on the next two ends, a 4 and a single giving Island Bay a lead of 18 points to 2. At this stage the game appeared likely to be one-sided and uninteresting, but a change in the light wind and a dulling of the green altered conditions slightly and Naylor, who had not been at his best, struck form and made a remarkable recovery. Springhall had been playing an excellent game throughout, and with the full support of his skip a 4 was put in. The next five ends also went to Thorndon, 3, 1, 2, 1, 1, bringing the score to 18-14 in favour of Island Bay.
On the next end the Island Bay pair added two, but Springhall and Naylor were still playing well and brought their score to 16 with two singles. Island Bay got a single in on the next head, but the Thorndon pair did the same on the eighteenth. Thorndon s fighting chance was reduced on the nineteenth end by two points to Island Bay,but the players kept at it with the score 23-17 in Island Bay's favour.
The second last end gave Island Bay another point and the last head was started with the Thorndon pair requiring counters with seven their eight bowls to tie. The head was a close one, giving little chance of a big score to either side. Nalyor ran at it with his last and opened it up without moving the jack far and the game ended 23-18 in Island Bay's favour.
Mr. J. Kershaw addressed the players and spectators on behalf of the Wellington Bowling Centre at the conclusion of play, and congratulated the new champions of champions on their win and the runners-up on their excellent fight after being so many points down.
Mr. Lawrie and Mr. Munro responded briefly and said they were proud to take the honour back to their club. All of the speakers referred to the excellence of the Hataitai Club's green, and Mr. Kershaw thanked the club for allowing the centre to hold the fixture there.
Evening Post - 18th March 1937
Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 65, 18 March 1937, Page 11 - Our thanks to the National Library of New Zealand for this article
BOWLING
CHAMPION RINKS
FINALISTS FOUND
Conditions for bowling continued ideal today for the semi-finals and final of the Wellington Bowling Centre's champion of champions competition, the club champions taking part having nothing to complain of, as the light breeze did not have any effect on the bowls. Every win in the second round played yesterday afternoon was reasonably decisive, and the games in the third round equally so. The last end in the game between Wellington and Khandallah was not completed until this morning and proved the most even-scored contest, the former club winning by two points.
The two semi-final games this morning proved interesting contests, the teams being well matched. The green was fairly fast and improved as the heat of the sun increased.
The Newtown rink, got away well against Seatoun, and although the heads were almost evenly divided, the Newtown rink made frequent 3's and 2's. Seatoun scored a 4 on the fourteenth end but were still five points down and only reduced Newtown's lead by one to lose 21-17.
The heads were also evenly divided in the game between Island Bay and Wellington, the Bay players getting two 3's and two 2's with a number of singles against Wellington's score of singles with one 3 and one 2. On the fourteenth end Island Bay led 15-5, but Wellington took charge for the rest of the game and advanced to 13 while Island Bay had to be content with an additional pair. The game ended 17-13 in Island Bay's favour.
The final is being played between Newtown and Island Bay this afternoon, the players being Porter, O'Connor, Webster. Lewis (Newtown), and McDonald, Mitchell, Aldridge, Green (Island Bay).
The results of play are as follows:—
Second Round.
Christie, O'Neill, Edwards, Ross (Wellington), 28; Reid, Strange-Mure, Cathie, Wells (Hataitai), 15.
Mirams, Schwas's, Porteous, Lock (Khandallah), 32; Kerr, White, Gibson, Lambert (Thomdon), 13.
Loe, Thompson, James, Rendle (Eastbourne), 23; Thorn, Dyett, Christiansen, Field (Karori), 21.
McDonald, Mitchell, Aldridge, Green (Island Bay), 20; Devine, Coles, Robertson, Silbery (Petone), 12.
Porter, O'Connor, Webster, Lewis (Newtown), 22; Johnson, Willetts Offord, Mills (Johnsonville), 14.
Third Round.
Ross (Wellington), 15; Lock (Khandallah), 12.
Green (Island' Bay), 21; Rendle (Eastbourne), 12.
Lewis (Newtown), 22; House, Reid, Bradley, Hazlewood (Lyall Bay), 14.
Ramsden, Swanson; Stone, Glennie (Seatoun), 19; Langdon, Lightfoot, Brown, Mudgway (Upper Hutt), 14.
Semi-finals.
Green (Island Bay), 17; Ross (Wellington), 13.
Lewis (Newtown), 21; Glennie (Seatoun), 17.
Evening Post - 8th October 1938
Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 86, 8 October 1938, Page 11 - Our thanks to the National Library of New Zealand for this article
ISLAND BAY CLUB
The twenty-first anniversary of the founding of the Island Bay Bowling Club was celebrated at the opening of the season this afternoon. In recognition of the occasion the club pavilion was decorated with streamers in the club colours, brown and yellow, the work of the wife of the president, Mrs. W. Kerr, and lady helpers.
Mr. Kerr traced briefly the club's history and its rise to its present eminence in the bowling world.
Visitors included Messrs. R. McKeen, D. Howlett, and M. J. Casey, (president) and A. F. Spiller (secretary), of the Wellington Bowling Centre.
The club had its beginnings on September 5, 1917, when enthusiasts met and adopted a set of rules, Mr. Kerr said. The first green was sown and formed by Mr. W. G. Crawford, a well-known Karori bowler. The green was officially opened on January 5, 1918, by the then member for the district, Mr. R. A. Wright. There were then forty-five playing members. As membership grew more space was needed, and by March of the same year an additional section had been acquired. In 1923 a second storey was added to the pavilion and two billiard tables were installed. A legacy of £1000 was left to the club by a member, the late Mr. W. S. Broderick, and this was applied to a reduction of the liabilities.
The kitty was thrown this afternoon by Mrs. Kerr and the first bowl was rolled by the oldest man in the club, Mr. George Ross, who is 86 years of age. A full game was played and afternoon tea was served under the supervision of Mrs. Kerr and helpers.
Tonight, in celebration of, the anniversary, a social evening will be held and a birthday cake will be cut. A full muster of present and past members is expected.
Evening Post - 9th November 1939
Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 113, 9 November 1939, Page 16 - Our thanks to the National Library of New Zealand for this article
BOWLING
ISLAND BAY
The second round of the percentage fours at the Island Bay Club was completed in good weather, with the following results:—Lawrie 25, Bryce 12; Hale 20, Earnshaw 17; Jenkins 15, Parsons 12; Clerke 18, Osborne 16; Hansen 23, Aldridge 22; Billings 21, Herron 18; Kerr 21, Ricketts 12; Clarke 26, Recce 9.
There were two surprising results in the first pennant matches. Jones, who was playing Campbell, of Hutt, was leading at the tenth end by 17-4, but Campbell came with a run on the last five ends and won by a point, this being Jones's first pennant loss for over two years.
In the junior pennant, Davis, of Island Bay, was leading Haigh, of Wellington, at the seventeenth end by 21-11, when the Wellington four piled on 13 points in four ends and won 24-23. The Wellington skip learned his bowls at Island Bay last season.
Evening Post - 5th January 1940
Evening Post, Volume CXXIX, Issue 4, 5 January 1940, Page 9 - Our thanks to the National Library of New Zealand for this article
BOWLING TOURNEY
PLAY IN SINGLES
Owing to the Island Bay Bowling Club's green, which was flooded in the recent heavy rain, not yet being quite ready for play, the games in section C of the singles in the Centennial bowling tournament on Monday will be played on the Petone green instead of at Island Bay
Evening Post - 15th March 1940
Evening Post, Volume CXXIX, Issue 64, 15 March 1940, Page 5 - Our thanks to the National Library of New Zealand for this article
BOWLING
CHAMPION FOURS
LYALL BAY'S THIRD WIN
Sherwood's four captured on the Newtown Club's green yesterday afternoon the Wellington Bowling Centre's champion of champions honour by beating Lawrie's Island Bay team in the final by 19-14. This gave the Lyall Bay Club its third win in the competition since it was inaugurated twenty-eight years ago.
The players were: — Lyall Bay: F. Dick, J. Fleming, A. E. Morris, W. F. Sherwood.
Island Bay: D. McDonald, Harold Hansen, T. Bryce, J. B. -Lawrie.
The north-west wind ruined many shots played behind it, the best heads being usually those played towards the pavilion end. Sherwood deserved his win, for he drew and drove well. Lawrie, in good fighting mood, had his most consistent support from Bryce, his versatile third. Morris played good bowls, and Dick and McDonald had a pretty even tussle.
Lawrie led off with a 3. When seven ends were over, he was 8-4 and stayed on that score for six ends. Sherwood meantime added eight points (12-8). Bryce killed the twelfth end when Island Bay was 3 down. Sherwood on replay got 2. Lawrie was on 10 for three ends and on 12 for another three ends, Sherwood being 16-12 on the eighteenth end. When 3 down on the next end, Sherwood killed, and on the replay got the shot, which Lawrie took off to gain 2 (Lawrie 14-16). Constant changes in the twentieth end eventually left Sherwood with one counter. In the final end Lyall Bay was 4 down, but Morris gained second place. Sherwood secured the shot and added a beautiful close toucher. Lawrie failed to disturb.
Mr. T. Lock, president of the centre, congratulated the winning and runner-up teams on their good display, and thanked the Newtown Club for the use of its excellent green and for the hospitality shown the players and visitors.
Mr. C. Barker, club secretary, responded, and said it was probably the first time a champion of champions competition had been played on the green.
Evening Post - 20th December 1940
Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 149, 20 December 1940, Page 11 - Our thanks to the National Library of New Zealand for this article
WELLINGTON'S FIRST CLUB
NEW RECREATION FOR WOMEN
THE GAME OF BOWLS
After several months' hard work to remove the opposition placed in the way by the men members of the various bowling clubs, the first ladies' bowling club to be formed in Wellington, was opened yesterday afternoon at Island Bay, permission having been given by the Island Bay men's club for the women to form a club and use their small green of three rinks on two days of each week.
There are already 20 playing members, and about 50 women, including several from the women's club at Paraparaumu, were present at the opening. Several of the experienced visitors played in each rink to assist in the introduction of novices to the game.
SUITABLE FOR OLDER WOMEN.
The forming of this club will open up a new sphere of recreation for women, and one that is particularly suitable for older women. Miss Noeline M. Thomson, of the Physical Welfare and Recreation branch of the Department of Internal Affairs, has been largely responsible for the organisation of the club, and at the opening ceremony yesterday she thanked all who had assisted her. Mrs. G. W. Pink, secretary of the new club, thanked the Island Bay Bowling Club for allowing them the use of the green. The president of the Island Bay Bowling Club, Mr. H. C. Parsons, replied. Mr. McKeen, M.P., congratulated the members of the new club, and Mrs. McKeen addressed the gathering, declared the green open, and threw the first kitty. Mrs. Pink delivered the first bowl.
Members of the men's club were the guests of the new club at afternoon tea, during which Mr. McKeen announced that he would present two badges for the winners of the men's championship pairs, and Mrs. McKeen announced that she would present similar trophies for the winners of the women's championship pairs.
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