1901
Peterhead Sentinel and General Advertiser for Buchan District – Saturday 30 March 1901
Bowling Clcb.— A meeting of the subscribers to the Peterhead Bowling Club was held in the Palace Hotel on Tuesday evening— Mr R. B. Crabb in the chair. A set rules was finally adopted, and the following officebearers were elected ;-President -Mr John Birnie, butcher; vice-pr sident, Mr W. C. Mac Bean, accountant; secretary and treasurer, Mr A. Clark Martin, solicitor; Council— Messrs J. D. Bisset, bank agent ; Alexander Creighton, timber merchant ; Robert Gray, solicitor ; and John Ramsay, bank agent. Considerable progress has been made with the preparing of the green, and p’ay will b? commenu d early this summer.
Aberdeen Press and Journal – Thursday 27 June 1901
GALA DAY AT PETERHEAD. VISIT OF THE TOWN SUPERIORS. splendid weather yesterday the usual Wednesday half-holiday at Peterhead .assumed the aspect of a gala day owing two interesting events, namely, the opening of a fine new bowling green and the holding athletic the Recreation Park. Besides the shopkeeping fraternity, many tradesmen took a idav,and as all the schools were closed at noon, is computed that about- 7000 people were holiday-making. Additional was attached the proceedings from the fact that the superiors the town, the governors of th* Merchant Maiden Company, were present their annual visit. Prompt to time, the games commenced at 3.30, when close on 2000 people had lined the spacious enclosure. The Recreation Park was gay with bunting, and most of the ladies present wore summer costumes, the scene was a very pretty one. The ring was the Buchanhaven end, usual. The interest in the programme, which consisted of pony racing and athletic events, was enhanced by the presence the town superiors, who manifested a keen interest in the competitions, which were not finished the time writting. The Merchant ‘Maiden Hospital deputation consisted of Mr Rcbert Weir, master of the company; Mr John Cowan, treasurer; Mr Jas. Anderson, convener of the Estates Committee; David Foulis, Mr Charles J. Turcan, W. Grant, convener of the Education Committee; Mr John Stewart, Right Rev. Mitchell, Moderator the- General Assembly of the Church of Scotland ; Baillie Murray, Mr W. Robertson, hon. treasurer; Mr Alexander Heron, S.S.C., secretary and law agent: Mr James Stenhouse, land adviser; and Mr Thomas M’Kenzie, officer. OPENING OF THE BOWLING GREEN. From ihe games the governors proceeded to the bowling green in St Mary Street, where large and fashionable spectatorat-e await-ed the opening ceremony. Among those present were—Provost Lea.sk and Mts Leask, Treasurer and Martin, Baillie Booth, Baillie Wilson, Councillors Ritchie, Duncan, Birnie, Roes, and Geils. Mr and Mrs R. B. Crabb, Mr and Mrs Thomas Mackie, Mr William Murray, headmaster. North Public School; Davii Martin, town clerk, and Mrs ‘Martin; Mr A. Clark Martin, solicitor; Mr John Birnie, president of the cMb; Mr W. Ainslie and Mis 6 Taitew-ell; Mr P. Irvine, solicitor; Mr Rdbert Gray, solicitor; etc. Mr J. Birnie ex pro-wed his pleasure seeing so many present. The committee, he said, asked 1 him to thank the contractor, Mr Duncan, for the way in which had performed his duties, and for his willingness to assist in every way. If anything was suggested Mr Duncan was always very pleased to give it hie best consideration. His work was there before them, and wan sure it did him oredi’. (Applause.) They were also indebted to John Taylor, who had acted all along as inspector o• works, and -who had spent much time over the matter. He had not only conducted the work to the satisfaction of the’ committee, but also the satisfaction of the contractor to such an extent that the job had been ■pretty much left himself. Then Mr Jame*> Reid, the local factor for the deserved their thanks. Mr Weir assured them that he felt the high honour conferred on him congratulate 1 the Peterhead people on having such beautiful green, and he hoped the club would 1 b© successful. assured them that the governors would the utmost as far their powers admitted to promote the prosperity of Peterhead. (Applause.) had now the honour to ask the club to accept of pair bowls for competition. (Loud applause.) •Mr Birnie called for three cheers for the governors, and ;;he«-e were heartily g’lven. Provost Leask, in proposing voCe of thanks Mr Weir, referred to the pleasure all felt at seeing the Rev. Dr Mitchell among them. Mitchell had’ laboured long among them, and, they all knew, he was Moderator of the Assembly the Church of Scotland. was sure deserved their congratulations on the present occasion. (Applause.) Mr Birnie called for a vote of thanks to Colonel Ferguson. who had presented the club with the turf for the green. He saw Mr Ainslie present, and hoped would accept the thanks the club. (Applause.) Air Ainslie, in a word, acknowledged, and after Weir had, amid ringing cheers, eent up the first bowl, the company were entertained tea. The presentation bowls bear the following inscription:—”Peterhead Bowling Club.—Presented by Robert Weir. Master of the Company of Merchants of the City of Edinburgh.—26th June, 1901.”
Peterhead Sentinel and General Advertiser for Buchan District – Saturday 29 June 1901
OPENING PETERHEAD BOWLING GREEN. Tiibrk was a largo attendance at the opening of the bowling-giuen in St Mary Street, Peterhead, on Wednesday afternoon, additional interest attaching to the occasion from the fact that the Master of the Merchant Maiden Company, of Edinburgh, was to conduct the formal opening ceremony. The Governors of the Company, who are tho superiors of Peterhead, at tended the opening in their corporate capacity. Mr J. Birnie, president of the club, expressed his pleasure at seeeing so many present. The committee, said, asked him to thank the contractor, Duncan, f r the way in which lie had performed his duties, and for his willingness assist in every way. If anything was suggested, Mr Duncan was always very pleased give it his best consideration. woik was there before them, and he was sure it did him credit—(applause.) They were also indebted to Mr John Taylor, who had acted ns inspec?or of w rks, and who hud spent much lime over the matter. He had not only conducted the work lo the satisfaction of the committee, but also to the sitisfaction of Ihe contractor, t« such an extent that the job had been pretty much left lo himself. Then Mr Janies H“id, the local factor for the governors, deserved their thanks. it often happened that the money went done sooner than ihe k. Mr Reid, who was one of the original committee, had always shown very great interest in the works. He had suggested some great improvements, which involved great amountofcarting, and this extra carting he had provided free(applause). They wore very much indebted also to the governors of the Merchants Maiden Company, who had very generously granted ths site, not feuing, but at agricultural, rate (applause)—and they had capped their generosity by coming lo declare the ground open (loud applause). He then called upon Mr We;r. Weir assured them that the high honour conferred on him. He must confess that he was a little surprised that the honour had come his way, because he con’d recollect only one occasion on which he was connected with the game of bowls. At that time certain society Edinburgh asked him to accompany them on their annual visit to the country, and the feature of the meeting was game of bowls between the members and the guests. He carried off a silver trophy—(applause). When asked afterwards how he won it, he said that it was in his usual way, but within the next day or so it was discovered that the prize was a eon- I eolation one—(laughter). Well, he had to seek for some other reason, and ho thought it might be that he was Master of the Merchant Hos pital, the superiors of Peterhead and its harbours. He might say the choice was not so uu| fit us might first seem. There was an ancient connection between the company and the game lof bowls. The company was formed in 1681, and nine years afterwards a bowling green was formed in connection with their hall, which that time stood in the salubrious precincts of 1 the Cowgafce—(laughter). Many citizens joined in the game of bowls. There wore curious accounts showing, Mr Weir said, that the bowls bad to be purchased abroad at a dear figure, but later on they got them in England much cheaper, thus showing the business principles which distinguished Scotsmen —(laughter). He congratulated the Peterhead people on having such beautiful green, and he hoped the club would be successful. He assured them that the governors would the utmost, as far as their powers admitted to promote the prosperity of Peterhead —(appUuse). He had now the honour to ask the club to accept of a pair of bowls for competition—(loud applause). On the call of Mr Birnie, three cheers were heartily given for the Governors. Provost Leusk, in proposing vote of thanks to Mr Weir, referred to the pleasure all felt at seeing the Rev. Mitchell among them. Mitchell had laboured long among them, and, they well knew, he was Moderator of the Assembly of the Church of Scotland. He was sore he deserved their congratulations on the present occasion—(applause). Biruie called for a vote of thanks to Colonel Ferguson, who had presented the club with the turf for the green. He aw Mr Ainslie present, and he hoped would accept the thanks of the club—(applause). Mr Ain-lie briefly acknowledged, and after Mr Weir had, amid ringing cheers, sent the first bowl, the company were entertained at lei. The presentation bowls hear the following in scriptsion : —Peterhead Bowling Club.—Presented Robert Weir, Master ot the Company of Merchants of the C.ty of Edinburgh.—26th June, 1901.”
Buchan Observer and East Aberdeenshire Advertiser – Tuesday 20 August 1901
BOWLING. PETERHEAD v. CRUDEN BAY. On Saturday afternoon the members of the Peterhead Bowling Club, consisting of a party of 20 players organized by Mr W. W. Hill, journeyed by brake to Cruden Bay Hotel, and played a match with the hotel visitors ou the hotel green. Sixteen players on each side, forming four rinks, took part in the match, which resulted in a win for the Peterhead players as follows : Hotel Skips. Peterhead Skips. Mathieson … 19 Bassett 22 Young … . 9 Hill … 16 Gibb … 9 Anderson 21 Brydon 7 Hunter… 25 Total … 44 Total … 84 A large turnout of visitors viewed the match from the terrace in front of the hotel. The memb:.e of the newly formed Peterhead. Club are to be congratolated on the excellent result of their play, this being their first match away from the home green, the defence of the hotel players proving very etrong. Tea was partaken of at Cue hotel, and a very enjoyable aft-moon epent, which was only marred by the inclrmency of the weather on the return journey. It is proposed to have a return match played on the Peterhead Bowling Green.
Peterhead Sentinel and General Advertiser for Buchan District – Saturday 24 August 1901
Bowling Match.—The Peterhead Bowling Club played their tiist match on Saturday at Cruden Bay, when they defeated the visitors •iU points. Scores Peterhead. Hunter Hill … Anderson Uisset Visitors. Bryden … 7 16 Voung … 9 21 Gibb 9 Mathieson
Peterhead Sentinel and General Advertiser for Buchan District – Saturday 24 August 1901
PETERHEAD WINS ITS FIRST MATCH. A party of players belonging to the Peterhead Bowling Club, and got together Mr W. W. Hill, met strong team of the visitors Cruden Pay Saturday afternoon. Play took place on tho hotel green, the teams being divided into four rinks, with oixteen players each side, four of the Peterhead players being kept in reserve. The game, which was witnessed large number of visitors the hotel, resulted in win for the Peterhead players, the scores of the various rinks being as follows : Visitors’ Skijts. Peterhead Skip*. Mathieson … Bisset … … 9 Anderson… … 21 7 Hunter Total 44 Total This is the first match the Peterhead club has played away from its own green : and the members are to be congratulated on having given good an account themselves as against the experienced players with whom they were matched. After an enjoyable tea in the hotel, the party returned to Peterhead brake. Showery weather was experienced the return journey; but on the whole must enjoyable afternoon was spent.
Buchan Observer and East Aberdeenshire Advertiser – Tuesday 08 October 1901
BOWLING. PET/SEIICW BOWLING C LOB. —The final p’ay for the season took place on Wednesday on the Peterhead Bowling Club Green, when the after. noon and evening were devoted to a series of friendly contests among the members. In the afternoon the final round for the pm:solemn for a year of the handsome bowls presented by the pre. sident of the Merchant Maiden Company, on the opening of the green in the end of June last, was played when the rink ‘skipped by Mr G. W. Keillor beat Mr J. 1). Bisset’s rink by 2l pieta to 6. In the evening the bowling green was brilliantly lighted up, the effect being heightened by a pretty arrangement of Chinese lauterue ‘ and a number of variously coloured lights. A large number of spectators watched the progress of the play on the rinks that were formed, and daring the evening tho proceedings were enlivened by excellent music by the Artillery band, under the leadership of Mr Joseph Ritchie. Altogerher the season has been a most successful one. The game has “caught on” splendidly, and the club, which has now a large membership, has got an excellent etart.
Aberdeen Press and Journal – Tuesday 29 October 1901
BOWLING. Peterhead Club. —The balance sheet has just been prepared and issued to the shareholders of Peterhead Bowling Club preparatory to the meeting to-morrow. The capital account shows the subscription’s from 53 preference members at each yielded £313; bank interest, £1 13j 2d —£319 18s 2d. £10 from the revenue and expenditure account and balance of £117 15s lid, brings the total to £447 14s Id. In the revenue and expenditure account sum of £46 8s was obtained from the subscriptions 37 preference members at 7s 6d, and 31 ordinary members at 21s. Box rente, bowls, and games brings this to £61 12s 2d. Of this, sum, the greenkeeper. insurance, rent and taxes, and eundries consume £31 3s 2d, while a balance of £10 is carried capital account as before stated, and £20 9s carried to next year
Peterhead Sentinel and General Advertiser for Buchan District – Saturday 02 November 1901
PETERHEAD BOWLING CLUB. Thr half-yearly meeting of the Peterhead Bowling Club was held on Wednesday evening in the PaDce Hotel. was large attendance, and Mr John Birnie, < he president, occupied the chair. The statement of accounts, which was sub i.itted, show’s the cost of the construction of the green to hive been £345 18s Id, cost of pavi ion, box-s, seats, tools, howls, etc., £94 10s Bd, which, together with 4d of miscellaneous expenses, bring the Capital expenditure up t > £447 14s Id. This is met su: scriplions of £6 each from preference members, ith bank inlt-rest of ISj 23, amounting to £319 18s 2d, a deficiency of £127 Id, which, however, is reduced by from that amount by a contribution from the balance in hand after the seasons operations. The ordinary revenue from 37 preference membeis ami 31 ordiuaiy numbers is £4G 61, hut the receipts are brought up to £64 2d by box routs and other miscellaneous items. The expenditure amounts to £3l 21, showing balance £3O 9s of which £lO, as already staled, is devoted to reducing the debt of the club. The prizes gained during the season were thereafter presented, namely :—Single handed tournrmont— l, pair of bowls presented by the President, Mr James Forrest; 2, water colour painting—“ Pass of dialer,” Ssm Pope, jun., Mr T. Scott ; bowls presented by Mrj Weir, preses Merchant Company of Eilin-‘ burgh, played for by rink tournament, Mr Gee. I Keillor’s rink.
1902
Peterhead Sentinel and General Advertiser for Buchan District – Saturday 24 May 1902
Peterhead Bowling Club. THE GREEN will be OPENED for Play on Wednesday, the 28th inst., at 3 o’clock. New Mem be; may enrolled application the Secretary or Members of Council.
Peterhead Sentinel and General Advertiser for Buchan District – Saturday 04 October 1902
Bowling Gaslight. —The members of the Peterhead Bowling Club brought a very successful season a close last night, when halfa dozen rinks were played by gat-light. The illuminations were on extensive scale, the scene being very effective oue. The tosc, thistle, and shamrock, with stirs on either side, were illumined by ga*, while incandescent gas lamps threw bright light over the green. The games were watched with interest, by a large gathering of the members and their lady friends. During the evening excellent selections were discoursed by the artillery band under the leadership of Bandmaster Ritchie. The illuminations were carried out George Keillor, gas manager. The club has now had gas introduced into the pavilion the green.
1903
Peterhead Sentinel and General Advertiser for Buchan District – Saturday 17 October 1903
Bow ling Club.— The members of the Peterhead Bowling Club have practically closed their t-eason. The membership has been well maintained, and the game has increased in popularity in the town. The results <f the various competitions held dunng tho season aie as follows : —Governors’ howls and championship green (scratch)—l Mr TA. Yates, 2Mr T. H Scott, 3Mr John Birnie. The bow ls, which were pre rented by Mr Weir, Master of the Merchant Maiden Company, now become the properly of Mr Yates, this being the second year in succession in which he has won them. Dumlastsir Cup, presented by Mr Alexander Gray, Aberdeen (handicap)—Winner, Mt T. ales ; tar.iier up, Mr C. F. Wills. Pn dcnt’s pri/.e, pa i bowls, presented by Mr John Birnie (handicap)—Winner, A. Clark Ma tin ; runoer up, Mr W. Hunt r. Mr Win. Duncan’s priz*, pair of bowls’, presented Mr Wm. Dane m, coot’actor, Inverurie (handicap)—V\ inner, James Taylor, ; runner up, Mr W. 3. Mr Fted Strachan’a pr zu, presented Mr Fr d Stracban, diesp)—Winner, X. A, ales runner up, Mr A. Milne, jun. Hats competition, for prizes pres nted Mr W. S. Taylor (handicap)—Messrs J. ]i. Dickie and J. Harvey. Rink Competition—Messrs T. H. Scott (skip), W. L. Birnie, jun., W. Hay,and W. Mackintosh. Stickiea” competition, a walking stick, pre scoled by Mr J. \V. Hunter, to each member of the rink making the highest score through the season—Messrs W. S. Taylor (skip), C. F. Wills, D. J. Milue, and T. A. Yates.
1904
1905
Buchan Observer and East Aberdeenshire Advertiser – Tuesday 02 May 1905
Bowling. PETERHEAD CLcs.—The half-yearly meeting of the Peterhead Bowling Club was held in the Palace Hotel, Peterhead, on Wednesday night—Mr D. Johnston Milne, vice-president, in the chair. Office-bearers were elected as follows—President, Mr D. Johnston Milne ; vice-president, Mr Robert Robertson ; secretary and treasurer, Mr A. Clark Martin ; committee—Messrs John Birnie, James Taylor, jun.,J. D. Bisset, A. P. Ross ; green warden, Mr Joh Birnie ; skips—files-rs W. Scott, J. B. Dickie, W. Anderson, John Birnie, A. Webster, A. Scott, J. Taylor, jnn., D. J. Milne, and Robert Robertson ; Match Committee—Messns A. Webster, James Taylor, jun., A. P. Ross, W. Scott, and W. L. Birdie, jun.
Buchan Observer and East Aberdeenshire Advertiser – Tuesday 08 August 1905
Bowling. Perraimen.—The members of the Peterhead Bowling Club had an ” At Home” on Wednesday afternoon. There was a large attendance of members and their friends, and the weather being fine, a pleasant afternoon was enjoyed. Tea was served in the course of the proceeding’s, and excellent music was supplied by the Gordon Highlanders Volunteer Bank, nuder the leadership of Band, master Killeen. In the evening a match was ”played between representatives of the public in town who are members of the club, and teams from the other section of the club. The latter won by 36 points. The following are the scores i—Boards—Bobert ECobertson, 26 ; J. B. Dickie, 16 ;A. Boom, 16 ; John Birnie, 16 ; D. J. Milne, 18. Club—James Talor,un., 12 ; Wm. Scott, 30 ;W. Anderson, 30 ; Joh n Davidson, 23 ; A. Webster, 33.
1906
Buchan Observer and East Aberdeenshire Advertiser – Tuesday 13 November 1906
NOTES FOR BOWLERS. BY BACKHAND. MY friend Backhand Junior will no doubt be pleased to learn that the suggestion he made in Bowling Notes last August regarding a “smoker” to close tho season with has caught on, and tomorrow evening will see the matter an accomplished fact. The subject was broached at the meeting at which the prizes were presented the other week in the Palace Hotel, and being unanimously agreed to, a committee was appointeed to carry out the arrangements. The “smoker” bas been entered into with mach enthusiasm, and I learn that an excellent programme has been got together, in which Mr Alex. Sinclair (gold medallist), and Mr John Mitchell !the local “Barry Lauder”), will each take a prominent part, and altogether the committee are to be congratulated on the excellent fare provided. The “order of things” will be song, toast, and sentiment from 7 to 8•30, followed by progressive whist ; and let mo remind you to bring ” the hooks” and ofriend with you. Some croaker suggested that he was afraid very few would turn up, but that gentleman can lay the flattering unction to his soul that with one or two exceptions every bowler will be there, accompanied by a friend; and it is anticipated that between 60 and 70 will be present. And why not? See that you are there, and I guarantee you will not go away disappointed. Now, gentlemen, please note, Palace Hotel tomorrow evening at 7 prompt, and again I repeat —bring a friend. The half-yearly meeting, at which the prizes were presented, was a tame affair. Not even a bottle of “fizz.” Well! well! Tho prizewinners were there almost to a man, and a hearty cheer was given to champion J. B. when he scooped in the championship ‘pot,” etc., eta. Someone says he bloshed, but don’t you believe it? Notice of motion was tabled to reduce the annual subscription for bowl boxes, but as the motion will not be considered until the meeting in April next. Members will have ample time to consider the question before then. It is quite an open secret that Peterhead Bowling Club are likely to have opposition in the not very distant future in the shape of a public bowling green, and as the municipal election is on next month that is the time to ” hustle” up your candidates on the matter. I don’t see why an important town like Peterhead shonld not have a public green, which, like all other “greens” of a like nature, will pay itself in course of time.
1907
Peterhead Sentinel and General Advertiser for Buchan District – Saturday 30 November 1907
ANNUAL MEETING. Presentation of Prizes. Thb annual meeting of the Peterhead Bowling Club was held Thursday evening in t! Royal Hotel, Peterhead. Colonel Robe tson, president of the Club who occupied the chair said the past season had been a cold and miserable one, but the result of it shown by the balance sheet, was not in the least unsatisfactory—(applause). He proposed that the abstract of accounts be approved (applause). Mr D. Johnston Milne seconded. He thought the financial statement was very s atisfactory. Colonel Robertson then presented the various prizes to their respective winners as follows : Chnrapionship—Winner, Mr J. G. Stewart, medal by the President; runner-up, Mr A. P. Ross, tobacco box. Dunalastair Cup—Winner, Mr J. G. Stewart, cup and silver sovereign purse; runner-up, Mt A. P. Ross, P’pe. Doubles – Winners, Mr J. A. Scott and Mr J. Gordon, pipe and tobacco pouch each ; runners up, Mr J. Taylor, jun., and Mr P. Ali m, walking stick each by Mrßobl. Mackie. Rinks—Winners. Mr R. Robertson (skip), Mr A. P. Ross, Mr R. Mackie and Mr J. Forrest, sleeve links each ; runners-up, Mr J. Birnie (skip). Mr J. W. Slater, Mr J. Harvay, and Mr R. Cowie, knives by MrM Kinley, Glasgow. Siickies.” Winners, Mr J. B. Dickie (skip), Mr A. Scott, Mr W. Martin, and Mr Walter Duff, walking sticks by Mr Robert Mackie. Vases presented by Mr Win. Macintosh.— Winner, Mr W. Petrie ; runner up, Mr J. Gall. Pipes were presented to each of the following for competition promoted by Mr Jas. Taylor, jun.—Mr W. Macintosh, Mr A. Giles, Mr J. Watt, Mr J. G. Stewart, Mr Walter Duff, Mr J. F. Davidson, Mr Robert Cowie, Mr J. B. Dickie, Captain Kelly, Mr William Martin, Mr J. Taylor, Mr William Petrie, Mr Jaa. Sutherland, Mr Spink. Mr Adam Maitland, MrMunro Johnston, and Mr C. Bruoe, jun. Mr A. P. Ross said he had been requested to return thanks to the donors for tha very handsome prizes which had been presented that night. He did with pleasure, and hoped the donors would remember the club next year(applause). The meeting closed with vote of thanks to Colon*-! Robertson for presiding, on the motion Mr D. J. Milne.
1908
Buchan Observer and East Aberdeenshire Advertiser – Tuesday 17 March 1908
Peterhead Sentinel and General Advertiser for Buchan District – Saturday 04 April 1908
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Peterhead Sentinel and General Advertiser for Buchan District – Saturday 31 October 1908
Aberdeen Weekly Journal – Wednesday 03 June 1908
The Peterhead Bowling Club has beentdrawn aganst the Stonchaven iln the tournament [::* moted by the Aberdeen and Distriot Bowling Associasion. Tho mateh has to byh)nd on a neutral green on or before 13th Jums, and Abordeen i« hikely 1o be the vemue. On Monday first. the local smmmer holiday, the Peter hoad will travel to Banchory, where they will went the Deeside players in a friendly fixture.
Buchan Observer and East Aberdeenshire Advertiser – Tuesday 23 June 1908
Could the members of the Peterhead Bowling Club, by a stretch of imagination, be termed the ” Boolen o Buchan ? ” Why not These who journeyed to Banchory on the holidaythere were twenty all told—were charmed with the green and surroundings, and also with the kind hospitality extended to them by , the Banchory Club. Still, when all is said and done, I don’t see any more charming spot than our own “paradise.” Nothing but surprise packets during the past fort night, especially in the rink matches ! And I confess I am not a little disappointed that the secretary’s rink did not make a better fight for supremacy in meeting W. A’s team, which I am informed was considerably strengthened by the inclusion of Mr Bob Tait, and I really believe it. For a young man, Mr Tait knows the game well. His style of play is pleasing to watch, and with a little luck he will, I lain sure, give a good account of himself in thisyear’s competitions. I would gladly have relegated the duty of writing the next “note ” to that boy, B. Tun., as I am convinced be could have said some nice things about it, which really lam not equal to. How would this do : FRASERBURGH • • – 105 PETERHEAD – • • • 83 Come, oome, gentlemen Yet another “unsavoury note.” A member of the Club has written requesting me to draw attention through the medium of these notes to a filthy habit on the part of some of spitting in the “ditches,” and I hope that this hint will be all that is necessary to put a stop to this abominable habit. If you must expectorate, throw it up the bask—ugh! What a pity the Great Western match did not come off ! The teams should most certainly have proceeded to Aberdeen when they were not advised otherwise. I am told it was a fine afternoon in the city. I find that ‘Mr J. Gall has repeated his remarkable victory over Backhand in the Vase Competition last year by defeating J. IL Phillip in the championship t week. Truly a most meritorious performance. Gall has the Imack of getting there when least expected, and it’s that that wins. I anticipated that J. G. Stewart and J. W. Slater would have been at the very least semi-finalists in the Pairs Competition, but they fell somewhat softly to their opponents. What’s up, J. G. S.? You mustn’t forget that you have your reputation to maintain as last year’s champion and cupholder. There are murmurings in the camp as to the teams which visited Fraserburgh last week. In fact some of the players were picked up en route, and while this is a pity, don’t blame the Match Committee. I know from past experience that if you ask a man a week before hand to play a match either at home or away, he will tell you, “he’s not sure “—or, “if you can get any other body” ho “doesn’t mind.” And so on. But to give you a direct answer—well—for want of it matches are lost. I have on more than one occasion since the opening of the season referred to the green, and I cannot help again commenting upon the excellent condition of the turf. I think the Bowling Council were fortunate in securing the sen-icesof Walker, the greenkeeper, who keeps everything in splendid order. Mr Editor, these not are not intended as an ad- rertisement ‘for anyone’s goods, but I cannal;op noticing the very “pat” “ad.” which appears at the bottom of these notes. In fact, to the casual observer it might be taken as part and parcel of ” Backhand’s” Malone. The following have survived the first round of the Cup and Championship so far as played :—J. J. Sutherland, J. Forrest, J. B. Dickie, J. Taylor, jun., W. Petrie, and W. Anderson, J. G. Stewart, J. Birnie, J. Gall, W. Scott, It. Tait, W. Redden, J. H. Phillip, Alex. Scott, and J. A. Scott. I fear that to-morrow afternoon’s game will be marred by the counter attractions at the opening of the harbour. Would it not have added to the nuportance of the ceremony by the “drifters” being dressed with buntingand sailing in single file into the harbour ? What think ye? BOWLEIB, Please Note !!! No need to take off your boom when going on to green. Get a pair of the new OVERSHOE, specially made for your game. No hooks to bend or break, easy to slip on and off, you can get them at moderate price at the Dundee Equitable Boot Depot, 1 Queen Street, Peterhead. ‘Phone, 3211. SPOR T. QUOITING.
Peterhead Sentinel and General Advertiser for Buchan District – Saturday 01 August 1908
Bowling PETERHEAD CLUB v. PETERHEAD PUSLIC BOARDS. Teams represcnting the Peterhead Bowling Club a~d the Peterhead Pablic Boards met in a friendli‘ game on the Club’s gieen on Wedunesday. The ma’ch was keenly contested by the playera, and was followed with great interest by many other enthusiasts, The result was a win for the Club by 90 to 67. The rick scores were as follows : — CLUB. PUBLIC BOARDS, A. P. Roes (skip), Provost Leask (skip), J. W, Blater, J. B. Dickie, J. Henderson, J. Gordon, and and R, Cowie—23. W. Ha;– 28 W. O. Petrie (skip), R. Robertson (skip), C. F. Wills, J. Birnie, C B.uce, scn., and R. Mackie, and W. Macintosh—22 J. C. Booth —l6 J. G. Stewart (skip), W. Simpson (skip), J. Taylor, jun., D. J. Milue, D. Fyfe, and A. R, Ritehie, and J. Watt—26 W. Martin—B J. H. Philip (skip), A. Scott (skip), R. Tait, Rev. J. B. Davidson, J. J. Sutherland, Dr Smith, and and W. Maitland—l9 J. Forrest—ls 90 67 formiFr, —Oa Wednesday afternocn, a points competition took place among the members of the Club for a handsome challenge silver cup, gifted by Mrs Hurvey of Carnousie Twenty-three members entered the competition, and the trophy was gained by Mr A. Shand. High Street, with a score of 31, A fuw of th next in order were—Mr Jame: Young, Commercia! Company, 24 : Mr W.lliam Palerson, The Elms, 20 ; M« G. Mowat, Town and County Bauk, 19 ; M« W. J Ritchie, School Hill, 19; Mr A, Burps, sen., 16 ; MeG. Muaro, North of Scotland Back, 16.
Buchan Observer and East Aberdeenshire Advertiser – Tuesday 25 August 1908
BOWLING Prraanest, STONEIIOVEN.—On Saturday three tlnks of four-a-side of the Peterhead Bowling Club inited Stonehaven and engaged in a friendly game with three rinks of the local club. Unfortunately the weather turned out somewhat rainy, and only 18 heads were played, the gaine ending in a win for toneltaren by G points. The following are the SToNanavEr. PETERHEAD. J. Taylor (skip) 18 J. H. Phillip … 19 Bailie Thomson… … 19 Palle Dickie 16 Brook … … 16 W. O. Petrie … 12 The Stonehaven bowlers extended warm hospitality their visitors,who gave them a cordial invitation to play a return match at Peterhead next year.
Buchan Observer and East Aberdeenshire Advertiser – Tuesday 13 October 1908
The Peterhead Bowling Club brought its season to a close last Wednesday with a match between teams drawn for by the president and the secretary. The result of play was as follows : President. Secretary. .1. B. Dickie (skip) 19 J. H. Phillip (skip) 20 J. Taylor l9 W. Anderson „ 19 J. G. Stewart ~ 10 W. 0. Pet is „ 21 The secretary’s team thus won by 12 points. At the close of the match M r W. 1)..T. Mine made a few remarks on the play of the season and its enjoyable nature throughout.
Peterhead Sentinel and General Advertiser for Buchan District – Saturday 31 October 1908
PETERHEAD BOWLING CLUB. The asutumn meetiog of the Peterhead Bow. ling Club was held in the P.lace Hotel, Peterhead, on Wednesday evening. Mr Robert Rohertson, the “t:dd-at. occupied the chair, and there was a large attendance. The office-bearers for 1909 were elected as follows : —President, Provost Leask ; vice-president, Bailie Dickie; secretary and treasurer; Mr James H. Phillip, Cranadell, Landale Road, Peteihead ; council—The president and vice. president, and Messrs R Mackie, W. O, Petrie, R. Tait and A. Webster; skips—Messrs A, Webater, J. G. St:wart, J. B. Dickie, Jame: Taylor, jun., R. Tait, J. H. Phillip, W. Scott, John Leith. W, O, Petrie, and W. Auderson ; green warden, Mc D, J. M.lae. Tae priz’s won in the various competitions were then presented, the following being the winners :— Champiooship—Mr R. T.it, wiover; Mr J. G. Stuart, runver op. Alastair Cap—Mr W. O. Petrie, winner ;Mr R. Tuit, runuer up. Doubles—Bailie Dickle snd Mr A P. Ross, winneis ; snd Mesars A, Scott and D. J. Miine. Rinks—Mesars W. O. Potrie (skip), A. Wobster W. Maitland, and J. Forcest; Messrs Jomcs Gordon (skip), James Tiylor, jan., P. Allan and R Cowie, runners up. *“‘Stickies”—Mr J. H. Philp( liR. Bailie Dickie, and Messrs A. M’D Reid, and R. Tait. A special vote of thanks was awarded to the re’iving president, Mr Robertsoc, after which the usual votes of thanks termicated the proceedings.
Aberdeen Press and Journal – Friday 04 December 1908
PETERHEAD. Bowling Club Smoking Concert.—The members of the Bowling Club held an enjoyable smoking concert in the Palace Hotel Wednesday evening. Provost Leask, the president, was in the chair, and there was a large attendance. A musical programme was submitted various members of the company, who afterwards engaged in progressive whist. The arrangements were carried out a committee, to which Baillie Dickie was chairman, and Mr J. H. Phillip secretary.
1909
Peterhead Bowling Club 125 Years 