It is impossible to read without a thrill of emotion this eulogy of the New Zealand troops from the highest official source. The weather was perfect, the wind hardly affecting the green, which is now well protected by a fine high hedge. The President (Mr J. Scott) thanked the ladies for their attendance, and also the visiting bowlers, of whom there were a fair number. He asked the bowlers to note that the green was being thrown open free to returned soldiers, with free bowls and free slippers. A band of ladies attended to the provision of afternoon tea, and the proceedings were enlivened by music.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 07, 2016 17:29 UTC