Whist results
Thursday, January 29: Top score - Bert Barnikel (171); 1st lady - Mair Marquiss (168); 2nd lady - Mary Renowden (also 168); 1st gent - Elsie Breadnam (168); 2nd gent - Gladys Irvine (162); first half winner - Jean Salisbury (87); second half -Muriel Griffiths (82); longest sitter - Pauline Barnikel (six times); lowest score - Joyce Waters; raffles - Jean Salisbury and Muriel Griffiths.
Saturday, January 31: Top score - Muriel Griffiths (180); 1st lady - Mair Marquiss (172); 2nd lady - Jean Salisbury (170); 1st gent - Elsie Breadnam (172); 2nd gent - Gladys Irvine (167); first half winner - Pauline Barnikel (92); second half - Ginnie Beeken (81); longest sitter - Olive Frost (eight times); lowest score - Mary Renowden; raffles - Phyllis Jones and Mair Marquiss.
Bonus ball winners
Wednesday, January 28 - Lynn Delabertouche; Saturday, January 31 - Jan Cooke.
Charity quiz
Thursday, February 12 - 7.30 for 8 pm. Bring a team of four and enjoy.
Lewis J. Hilling
Lewis joined Tenby Bowling Club in 1965 (writes B.B.). His father was a collier at Bonvilles Court, Saundersfoot, and had 11 children. Lewis was the fourth child.
His earliest memory was starting school at the age of four and, being naturally gregarious, he enjoyed every moment. Not destined to be a studious scholar, Lewis left the Saundersfoot Elementary School at 14 to start his life's work in ironmongery.
He joined Harold Thomas and Son, ironmonger and general store. The diverse nature of the business pleased Lewis so much he nurtured a yen to own his own store in time. He spent one year at Tenby Woolworths, before enlisting for war service in the Royal Tank Corp in 1942. His was one of the hairy jobs as despatch rider. Demobbed in 1946, he married 'Hetty' Williams, which has proven to be a perfect match and they were blessed with two children, Gaynor and Roland.
Lewis then managed the Morris Bros ironmongery stores here in Tenby for 17 years, before launching successfully into his own business. He bought Lloyd and Matthews ironmongery store in Frog Street. This store was a real Aladdin's Cave, which he ran with skill and pride until 1977.
He then bought the Manchester Café and expanded the ironmongery business, cashing in on the ever-increasing tourist trade, and finally handing over the business to his children on retirement in 1988.
He was a longtime member of the Tenby Chamber of Trade and uniquely was elected as the first chairman of the Welsh Chamber of Trade on its formation in 1978.
Lewis loves his garden and has been a dedicated member of the Moreton Chapel for many years, helping with the formation of the youth club.
His father had a very lively wit and enjoyed a good laugh. Lewis found that he also had a flair for making people happy and coupled with an ability to compere functions, he found that he was in great demand for many years.
As pressure eased on the work front, Lewis spent more time bowling, winning many club trophies over the years.
His administrative skills were to prove a boon in the Tenby Bowling Club affairs. He was chairman of management for eight years, overseeing excellent progress, including the building of the sales kiosk-cum-equipment store and the much-improved first floor balcony.
He captained the Five Arches team in 1986. He became a trustee of the club. Finally, he was honoured when members elected him to club president.
Lewis had the constitution changed, limiting the presidential time in office to three years. A very popular move, enabling the club to honour other worthy members for services rendered.
Lewis was deservedly made a life member. He currently chairs the limited company meeting with his fellow directors.
Top of the list of achievements must be Lewis chairing the steering committee set-up to help farmer Hugh Davies as he developed indoor bowling at Heatherton in 1993. The centre opened successfully in 1994/5 and Lewis, being a wise old bird with a great sense of humour, is still, by popular demand, the chairman of the bowling entity and still enjoying his bowling at the ripe old age of 86.
Happiest period of his life was early marriage and watching his children grow. He enjoys making people laugh most of all (a speciality of his).
His advice to the next generation is 'keep a level head, be ambitious, but do not aim too high.'
Darts report
A fantastic evening of darts against the Jeffreyston Inn B team. Mike Gouldingay set the ball rolling with a fine 90 finish to claim the first singles match, another good win by Phil and a 19-dart leg by the unstoppable JR gave the bowlers a 3-0 lead.
The Jeffreyston team then fought back and levelled the game at the end of the singles.
Mike and Phil teamed up to take the first doubles and an unbelievable 155 finish by JR clinched the match in the second doubles game.
No match tonight (Friday); next game home to Cresselly Cricket Club on February 13.