By Command
The office bearers of 1923 had nothing of the old man’s game approach to bowls as they sponsored a boy’s section, and from this junior innovation, W.D.Salmond, four times green champion, was a notable graduate. Oldest member is Willie Moncur one of three brothers who are all on the roll. Willie joined in 1910 and has resided in a house in Baronscourt Terrace overlooking the green since 1909.
The office bearers of 1923 had nothing of the old man’s game approach to bowls as they sponsored a boy’s section, and from this junior innovation, W.D.Salmond, four times green champion, was a notable graduate. Oldest member is Willie Moncur one of three brothers who are all on the roll. Willie joined in 1910 and has resided in a house in Baronscourt Terrace overlooking the green since 1909.
Another old member Willie Wright recalled to me how residing in the immediate proximity to the green involved him in games which he had not intended taking part in. It happened on several occasions he played by command when members shouted for him to come down and complete a rink.
Willie has been a good servant of the club acting as treasurer for 12 years; he also did a spell of secretary and match secretary and was president in 1939.
The strong family link in the club was responsible for a real long shot coming up one season in the rink competition, when the three brothers Moncur and their father came out of the hat to complete a quartet - William, sen. and jun. Jim and Peter.
Tommy Duncan, the present Edinburgh and Leith B.A.secretary, is another who has done his stint, completing 10 years as official scribe after holding the chair in 1943, and he has also co-operated in bringing playing honours to Willowbrae.
Willie has been a good servant of the club acting as treasurer for 12 years; he also did a spell of secretary and match secretary and was president in 1939.
The strong family link in the club was responsible for a real long shot coming up one season in the rink competition, when the three brothers Moncur and their father came out of the hat to complete a quartet -
Tommy Duncan, the present Edinburgh and Leith B.A.secretary, is another who has done his stint, completing 10 years as official scribe after holding the chair in 1943, and he has also co-
Costly Job
The officials have never grudged paying out money to improve the amenities and playing facilities. Last year the re-laying of the upper green cost the club four figures and a good bit.
In the season now rapidly coming to a close Willowbrae have enjoyed a splendid measure of success. Mrs D.Lyall won the Steel trophy which carries with it the single handed championship of the Women’s Association; Willie Wood proceded triumphantly through the Tait tournament and to crown their achievements Willowbrae broke through in the four club Steel Trophy rink competition for the first time.
The officials have never grudged paying out money to improve the amenities and playing facilities. Last year the re-
In the season now rapidly coming to a close Willowbrae have enjoyed a splendid measure of success. Mrs D.Lyall won the Steel trophy which carries with it the single handed championship of the Women’s Association; Willie Wood proceded triumphantly through the Tait tournament and to crown their achievements Willowbrae broke through in the four club Steel Trophy rink competition for the first time.
Club Honours
First XVI Trophy 1926, 1931, 1947, 1956
Second XVI Trophy 1940, 1950
Coronation Pairs 1942 T.Rutter and A.B.Harrison
Tait Trophy 1928 D.R.Brown; 1944 W.D.Salmond; 1952 John Murray;
First XVI Trophy 1926, 1931, 1947, 1956
Second XVI Trophy 1940, 1950
Coronation Pairs 1942 T.Rutter and A.B.Harrison
Tait Trophy 1928 D.R.Brown; 1944 W.D.Salmond; 1952 John Murray;
1958 W.R.Wood,2001 Ian W.B.Paterson
S.B.A.District Singles 1944 W.McIntosh
Daily Mail Pairs 1952 T.Duncan and J.Murray
SBA District Pairs 1953 T.Duncan and W.D.Salmond
Women's Henderson Rink Trophy 1934 Mrs J.McDonald(skip).
Steel Trophy 1958 Mrs D Lyall
Edinburgh Tournament Pairs 1950 Mrs P Syme and Mrs J Berwick
Mrs McDonald was also an Internationalist, but the record in that category is held by Mrs A.Barr Wilson, six times honoured and a dozen times champion between 1923 and 1951 including the treble in 1928 - 1930
They have a lot to live up to at Willowbrae.
G.T.
S.B.A.District Singles 1944 W.McIntosh
Daily Mail Pairs 1952 T.Duncan and J.Murray
SBA District Pairs 1953 T.Duncan and W.D.Salmond
Women's Henderson Rink Trophy 1934 Mrs J.McDonald(skip).
Steel Trophy 1958 Mrs D Lyall
Edinburgh Tournament Pairs 1950 Mrs P Syme and Mrs J Berwick
Mrs McDonald was also an Internationalist, but the record in that category is held by Mrs A.Barr Wilson, six times honoured and a dozen times champion between 1923 and 1951 including the treble in 1928 -
They have a lot to live up to at Willowbrae.
G.T.
