BOWLING.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2232, 8 November 1907, Page 3

BOWLING.

TXJRANGANTJI OLTJB. The opening day of the Turanganui Club was held yesterday in tno presence of a large and representative •fathering of bowlers generally and the public. Mr. Alatthewson, President, formally declared the green open by throwing the jack. In tlie course of Ilia remarks, ho stated that, owing to the water-supply being still unavailable tho green was not all that could bo wished for, yet lie trusted that all tho players would have 'an enjoyable afternoon. He also referred to tho tournament to bo held in Auckland this season, and hoped that two teams would bo sent, from Ins club. Mr. Mntthowson concluded Ins remarks, and presented Uxo medals for tho Handicap Pours won last year bv Martin (skip). Hallam, McSkimming, and McConnell. Air. Mai tin brieilv returned thanks, and tlio games were proceeded with. Teams ueie picked representing tlio President and Vice-President, and an exceedingly close finish .resulted in tho 1 resident s side being victorious bv tho narrow margin of one point. Tlio following are tho details of tlio play, tlio President’s tonm boing mentioned first in each instance: — , , , wl Clarkson, Hud, Robertson, and Alatthewson 17 v. Houlihan,-Morse, Nasmith jun, and W. Pe tt ie -3. AlcConoll, Morrison; Hallam, and Petrie 20 v. Kyme, G. Miller, X>ennott and Ponsford 17. ' Alackrell, .Cussen, E. A\ illiams and Nasmith sen. 23 v. Joyce, Neale, J. Williams and AVitty 21. Skeet, E. Burke, Ratchfte, land J. Martin 19 v. Burke, Hailey, Lewis and Gaudin lo- , Skillicorn, Neill, Hemiessy and Sawyor 20 v. Devery, McSknumin o , J Pottio, and Colley 22. ’At tho conclusion of the day s plaj tho members gathered in the pavilion, and Mr. W. Pettie, President of tlio Gisborne Club, thanked tho Turanganui members for the pleasant at ternoon spent. They bad enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Though the green Was not all that was to be wished yet it onlv required time and attention to make it a perfect green, for it had the necessary foundation. In tlio course of a short time they could with confidence invito the Dominion teams to play on their green. Ho considered the club had the makings of a number of first-class players, who could hold their own with any team in the Dominion. He wished the club every prosperity. Air. Alatthewson, replying, thanked Air. Pettie for Ills expressions. They were only a new club, land knew that a. green took time to make. Ho spoke of tho harmony existing between the two clubs, and referred to a match to be played on Monday next at the Gisborne green. He hoped the good feeling would always continue.

GISBORNE CLUB. Owing to the opening of the Turannanut green yesterday, there was verv .large number of members present at the Gisborn club yesterday, but those who did lattend had some enjoyable games, which resulted aS folloWS. ‘ , , , /.nr Alartin, Elliott. Afalcolm and O Aleara 14 v. Bullock, Robertson, Crawford and Eure 24. . H- Lewis. Pavitt, Harris, and Crawford 28 v. Colebrook, Brady, Ambridge, and Bright 32. Lawless. Brownlee, Paltvidge, and Morgan 14 v. Elliott, Alorgan, Clarkson and Dodd 18.