BOWLING.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2651, 5 November 1909, Page 6

BOWLING.

GISBORNE CLUB

Though the weather yesterday afternoon was not particularly favorable for bowling, there was a strong muster of the members of the Gisborne Club upon their green, which was in very fair order. Three full-rink matches and one three were played, besides somo minor contests, and the players had a very pleasant time. The following were the results of the principal games: Townson, Pavitt, Craig, Simson (skip) 27 beat O’Meara, Bullock, Mackintosh, F. A. Martin (skip) 8. Wilson, W. 11. Clarkson, Kyme, Ambridge (skip) 27 beat Zachanah, Harris F W Pettie, Robertson (skip) 16. H. Miller, IV. Pettie, Witty, T. A. Crawford (skip) 24, beat Boulton, Hennessy, It. G. Crawford, Eure (skip) 20. Lucas, . Burton, Seymour (slap) 20 beat J. F. Pettie, McGlashan, Johnstone (skip) 17. . TT ~ The matches for the Club’s Handicap Singles were begun yesterday, and two games were played. The result ot these were as follows: F. W. Eure (2) 23 beat F. A. Martin (3 behind) 19. Burton (7) 29 beat H. Miller (9) 22._ Thirty-eight entries have been received for this competition, a medal for which has been presented by Mr. F. IV. Pettie. The following is the draw for the first round, which must bo completed by Saturday, November 27th: —H. Mackintosh 4 plays W. Pettie 4, Pavitt 6 pi avs C. Maher 12, Zachariah 9 plays Traill 12, Wootton 6 plavs Seymour 8, R. Crawford 8 plays Wilson 7, Benzie 4 plavs Craig scr., Burton 7, plays H. Miller 9, Witty 5, plays Hennessy.J, Paltridge 5 plays Simson 1, Redstone 9 plavs Morgan 8, Ambridge 4 plays Bullock 6. IV. R- Clarkson 6 plays O’Meara 8, J. F. Pettie 7 plays Townson 9, T. Adair 6 ’days Kyme 5, Dodd 5 plays F. IV. Pettie scr., Lucas i plays Johnstone 7, Williams 7 plays Carson 3, R. Robertson 3 plays J. J. Martin 2 behind, Eure 2 plays F. A. Martin 3 behind. The Eure Stars, presented by Mr. 1. Eure as prizes for challenge fours, were on view at- the green yesterday afternoon. They are handsome gold_ sixpointed stars, bearing the inscription G. Challenge Fours.” The competition is an open one, and the holders of the Stars must play within seven days any four members who challenge them. An entrance fee of 6d each is charged, and on Thursday, the general club day, no Star match shall be played until after 4 p.m. The following entries have been received by the secre-ta-rv, Mr. H. Mackintosh:— Kyme, Paltridge, Benzie, Witty (skip). Burton, Mackintosh, Hennessy, Eure (skip). Seymour, Wootton, R. G. Crawford, T. A. Crawford (skip). IV. R. Clarkson, F.IV. Pettie, Craig, Simson< (skip). Entries close to-morrow (Saturday), and the order of plav will be decided by ballot.

NORTHERN BOWLING ASSOCIATION’S TOURNAMENT.

The annual tournament of the Northern Bowling Association of New Zealand commences on th-e Wellington City and suburban greens on Monday, January 10th, 1910 i Club rink matches, of nixie games of 21 heads each, take place on the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, with the finals on the Thursday. The entrance fee for each player is 12s 6d. Winners of the sections _ will be unable to compete for the pairs matches, as the latter are to be played in sections on the Thursday, and Friday. These matches are to be limited to five games of 21 heads each. The entrance fee for these games will be: For those who have played in the rink matches 2s 6d per player; for those who have not played in the rink matches, 12s 6d per player. Each team must consist of members of the same club, and mxist wear Tine colors of the club. All entries are to be made by players through the secretaries of the clubs, on the forms supplied to him. Entries for both rink and pair matches close on December 20th, and must- be forwarded by the secretaries to Mr. J. H. Mentiplay, the secretary of the Association. A circular in reference to the above has been received by the secretaries of the local clubs.

OPENING OF VARIOUS GREENS

The Dunedin Bowling Club on'Saturday last opened the season’s play, and also their new pavilion, which is a roomy, well-equipped building. Mr. G. Crow (president of the club) expressed regret that the weather was so disagreeable. The club was formed thir-ty-eiglit years ago, and the first game was played on the green in December, 1872. Many changes had taken place since that time, and of the original 106 members, lie was sorry to say, very few remained. The club had been first known as the Dunedin Bowling and Quoiting Club. The quoiting ground eventually disappeared, and the club ■then became the Dunedin Bowling, Lawn Tennis -and Fives Club. The two latter games died out, and to-day the club existed is a bowling club simply. The green 01 anally consisted of four rinks, then it consisted of eight rinks, and now two additional rinks had been made, which provided ten rinks for play. The navilion had been found to be too small for requirements, and had been pulled down and a new one, with largely increased accommodation, erected in -another spot, special attention haying been paid to accommodation for ladies, who, they hoped, would favor them with their presence during the season.

There was a good attendance of members and visitors at the opening of the Caversbam Green. The green, says the “Dunedin Star,” has been -wonderfully improved since last season. In the absence of the president (Mr. T. K. Sidey, M.P.), the green was declared open by Mr. A. MacGregor, vice-president, and Mrs. Sidey formally opened the green by rolling the first bowl of the season. Despite the elements and the fact Dmt the green was not at all playable, Caledonians turned put in goodly numbers to the official opening of their season last Saturday afternoon, says the “Dunedin Star.” The function, as first arranged, was intended to be particularlv /a “ladies’ day,” but each member seemed to have decided to come alone. At 2.30 o’clock the formal opening took place. It was indeed formal. The president (Air. C. F. Greenslade) steuped out from the balcony, rol.jpd up a “kitty,” followed with a good bowl, and then declared the season open for the “Cale.” Green. A cheer followed his opening, and no speeches were made, the large number present settling down to an afternoon’s festivity, The secretary (Air. A. W. Brown) says' that the prospects for the season are favorable, there being a membership of 105 —an increase of fifteen on last

year—ninety-six being Mayers. The green is as true as ever, and the surrounding banks have been rebuilt and put down in ’ fresh grass. The Hamilton (IVai'kat-o) Bowling Club had a most successful opening on Wednesday last (writes the ‘‘New Zealand ' Herald” correspondent). The weather was splendid, the green was in good order, and there was a large attendance, including many visitors. The president (Mr. R. Parr) declared the green open, and Mrs. Parr threw the jack across the green. ’ The Rocky Nook Bowling Club (Auckland) opened its season last Saturday.