Margin; Large Gathering in Ideal Conditions Shanghai, May 22. THE Shanghai Lawn Bowls Club opened the 1938 season yesterday under very favourable weather conditions and a large gathering of members and their families were present- This year 'a number of old faces are missing, something in the region of twenty-five old players having left the port during the past twelve months. On the other hand there is consolation in the fact that. at the opening function there were at least fifteen new members present.
Before the start' of play the gathering was addressed by the President, Mr, W. J, Monk, who expressed the satisfaction of the members at the large attendance of ladies present and hoped that such support Would continue throughout the season.
Mr, Monk also reminded those present that this was the opening of {the silver Anniversary Year of the Club, Reference was also made to the new eatering arrangements which had been made,
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