GISBORNE BOWLING CLUB.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2577, 11 August 1909, Page 7

GISBORNE BOWLING CLUB.

THE NEAV PAVILION

The necessary- arrangements have been completed, and in a very short space of time a most handsome new pavilion will be in course of erection for the Gisborne Bowling Club. The new building to be erected will be of two storeys, with wide- verandah and balcony, and fitted with.all up-to-date requirements* The length of the proposed new building is 52ft x 25ft. Tlie ground floor contains a locker room, 18 x 17, in the centre of tlie structure, with convenient lockers for the use of members, in which to keep their bowls, shoes, etc., and each locker is to have a different key. To the right, from the locker room, will be the committee room, an apartment measuring 18ft x 9ft., .and to the left of the locker room a refreshment room is provided for, with lobby rooms adjoining for making tea, etc., and fitted with convenient cupboards. The remaining compartment on the ground floor will _ be a gentlemen’s lavatory, fitted witli all conveniences, and with the important addition of drainage to the river. A flight of stairs leading to the second storey is under cover, and leads from the AVainui road end of the building on to the balcony. A 7ft balcony runs round three, sides of the building, and entrance to a large social room is obtained by a large- double pair of doors 7.6 x 4.6 and two single doors. The social room is 30ft x 18 x 13, and the walls will have a dado 4ft 6in high, with a- bold base and cap mould. Above the dado, the walls will he papered, and a "AVimderlicli steel ceiling is also to be installed. Just off the social room .there is to be a tea room, fitted with a gas.stove, sink, and cupboards, find adjacent will bo a ladies’ cloak room and lavatory, fitted with all the most modern conveniences. The building is* to be erected Between the two greens, facing the Kaiti bridge, and side on to the AVainui road. Tlie rooms will-be well lit'and thoroughly ventilated, and it is expected that the new tgiilding- when completed will be a credit to the Gisborne Bowling Club, •and that it will be a pavilion second to' none in the Dominion for comfort and convenience. The ■’dans for the pavilion have been prepared by Mr. F. J. AAhlson, sen., and reflect great credit on that .gentleman for their completeness and attention to detail. In conversation with a “Times” reporter yesterday, Mr. AYm. Pettie, President of the Club, said that with the new arrangements and conveniences, the members of the club were hopeful of seeing a great deal more interest taken in the club by the lady friends of members, as under the proposed new conditions they would not only be able to spend an enjoyable afternoon in watching the play from the spacious balcony of the new pavilion, but would also by their presence make the afternoon more pleasant for everybody. Mr. Pettie speaks well of the prospects of the coming season; and. already has knowledge of a goodly number of new members. _ Several valuable prizes for competition have heen held over from last season, and other prizes have been promised, and a really good season is anticipated. Pie expects that the new pavilion will bo a' credit, not only to the club, but to the town, and expresses himself as well pleased that the club has been able to see its way to have such a handsome structure erected.