BOWLING.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2341, 6 November 1908, Page 5

BOWLING.

TCBANGANUI CLUB. There was a large attendance on the green of the Turanganui Club yesterday afternoon. A considerable number of lady spectators were among those present. Tho green played very keen, and a highly enjoyable time was experienced. Four full rink practice games were played, and produced c'oso finishes. Afternoon tea, kindly provided by Mrs. J. J. Martin, was served to members and visitors. Two new members, Messrs J. Maynard and It. Tlielwall, were elected. Entries for tho Club’s handicap fours will close to-morrow afternoon, and it is expected that a number of the games tlierein will take place on Monday, when there is to be a full day’s -play on the green, and aftermoon tea will bo provided. GISBORNE CLUB. There was a large j.'viheriiig of players on the green of the Gisborne Club yesterday afternoon. Two games in the first round of the Handicap Fours were played, besides a number of practice games. The green was in admirable condition, and a Very pleasant afternoon was spent. A general meeting of members was held during the afternoon, when four new members, Messrs W. Townson, W. Samson, 0. AV. Exall, and H. C. Beames, were elected!" The following were the results of the games played: HANDICAP FOLKS. Kyme, Morgan, F. Pettie, and Corson "(ski])) (6) 30; beat Bullock, Oussen, Mclntosh, and AVitty (skip) (4) 17. Palt ridge, Boulton (substitute), AV. 11. Clarkson, Simeon (skip) (scratch), 30; beat Townson, Seymour, AVilliams and Gaudin (skip) (5), 18. PRACTICE MATCHES. T. Robertson, Lewis, AAV Pettie, and Crawford (skip) 21; beat Veale, T. Clarkson, liwerson, Hennessv (skip) 16. O’Meara, Burton, Craig, R. Robertson (skip) 27; beat Traill, Redstone, J. H. Martin, Eure (skip) 15. AVilison, Piavitt, Brady, Coleman (skip) 31; beat H. Lewis, G. Miller, Malcolm, F. Martin (skip) 22. Parker, Gilmore, Ambridge (skip) 21; beat Primrose, H. Miller, McGowan (skip) 14. HANDICAP PAIRS. Tho following are the Handicap Paii-s in connection, with the Gisborne Bowling Club:—F. Martin and Colebrook, 2 behind scratch; J. Pons lord and Boulton, scratch; 1. Simson and T. Robertson, scratch; J. J. Martin and O. Hansen, 2 points; Gaudin and J. Pettie, 3; R. Robertson and AA'ootton, 4; Hennessy and Pavitt, 4; Eure and Morgan, 5; AA r . Pettie and H. E. Dodd, 4; Coleman and O’Meara, 4: Hookey and Traill, 5; Craig and T. Clarkson, 5 ; Macintosh and Malcolm. 5; Ambridge and Kyme, 6; F. Pettie and Paltriuge, 6; Brady and Brown, 6; W. It. Clarkson and AA’ilson, 6; J ■ 1-i. Martin and Redstone, 8; E. AVilliams and T. Adair. 10; Cusscn and Bullock, 10; G. Miller and R. Crawford, 10; AVitty and Seymour, 10: Corson and H. Miller, -11; E. Lewis and Brownlee, 12. The following is the draw for the first round: Craig v. Eure, Robertson v. Ambridge, AA’. Pettie v. E. Lewis, AV. R. Clar'kson v. Macintosh, Hennessy v. Poiisforcl, Cuesen v. Simson, Hookey v. F. Pettie, J. H. Martin y. Brady, Gaudin v. Coleman, F. Martin v. AVitty, E. AVilliams v. Corson, G. Miller v. J. J. Martin.