Jack High!

Marchmount Bowling Club (MBC) in Dumfries must boast one of the best indoor club facilities of any bowling club in the area. On Friday 26^th March the Howff Club were welcome guests for the annual games night between the two clubs. Past President of MBC Douglas Edgar welcomed everyone and assured us of good sportsmanship along with ‘doughty fighters’ as he read out the names of who was to play with whom and who they would play against. I was partnered by Howff stalwart Ted Murray but we were of no great support to eeach other as we didn’t win a game at any of the events.

Half Time brought the light supper of pies & mushy peas and biscuits & cheese served by the volunteer members of the bowling club committee. As we were about to play further games of table bowls, dominoes, pool and short mat bowls, Howff member Bert Hastings hit the jackpot with the slot machine, I am however sworn to secrecy the exact amount Bert won! After more failures by Ted, myself and many others!!, Douglas proceeded to announce the result as an amicable draw, although there was the mere suggestion that MBC had won by a single point. Douglas thanked everyone for their participation and suggested that some members of the Howff may wish to  practise before next year’s event. I on behalf of the Howff thanked Douglas and the members of MBC for their kind welcome and hospitality and assured them that I personally would up my game for next year!

I was unable to attend the SSCBA meeting in Gatehouse the following day and was indisposed later that evening and had to miss the President’s soiree at Ellisland. I am reliably informed that Howff members had behaved themselves and were indebted to May and Les Byres for their service and attention.

April approaches and my time is nearing the end!!!

April Fools!!

I hosted an informal meeting of the Howff office bearers at Locharbriggs on Friday 2^nd April to review the year past as well as look forward to next. This was most enjoyable and productive, I enjoyed the company of the gentlemen present who left in the ‘wee sma hours’ more respectable than they possibly should have been, after a few refreshments!!

Monday 5^th April saw the final executive committee meeting of the season and my final as President before the AGM later this month. I have been very fortunate with the support I have received from the committee and the Past President’s who attend these meetings. I thanked them for the unfailing support not only at meetings and functions but in what ever capacity I have had to undertake as President of our great club.

I will deliver my ‘last blog’ as President later this month with a brief resume of my time in office.

JOHN M CASKIE

PRESIDENT BURNS HOWFF CLUB

10 / APRIL / 2009