BOWLING CLUB'S SOCIAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 158, 26 July 1901, Page 2

BOWLING CLUB'S SOCIAL.

I The annual so ial given by the New PI. m uth Bowling Olub is one of those .gatnsrings which are not only extrf ni'-ly enjoyable, but are also a reflex of tbe gjud fueling which exists 'among-'t those who take their rWeatioo in a foem that vitalises the social interes s of tho community. The ga'reriog at the Foresters' Hall on Thursday evening was an exoption to the i ul?, rather did it emphteise tha popuhri'y of tbe Club, inasmuch as tha attendance was a record one, heartit ess of enjoyment being its chief cSa'actris'ic. The dancing room had | been v >ry tit'tefnlly decorated by MrsJ Hall, whose d-ift artistic touches here and thrre produced [a cheerful effect, | and helped to enhance ths pleasure ef those preien* 1 . Danc'ni; wae, of ooura», the chief faa'wrs of toe programme, and as Mr. McKinnoa Ban's orchestra jwa* in charge of the mu<ic, it goes wi hout saying that tho=e who went to dance had a thoroughly good time. Mr Waldeu Hall p 'rfcrmed the duties of , M.O. most eflicien'ly and courtetusly. Du ing the ev ning the prizes won last seism were to the 'ortunate compe'itors by Mr. Tisch, the vice-pre-idout, in theubgeoce of Mr. Paul, who is so ably cap'aining the New Ze.land bowUrs team in England, Mr T sch proved fully equal to tbe occ mim and in very felicitous terms conveyed his congratulations to ths vftriom prize winners, all of whom were accorded hoarty applaufo for their skill, the number who carried off the novice's reward being spaciully favoured in this rwpeot, and than is bo doubt

that, apsrs from Mr. 0. T. Mills' pipularity in other respects, he has enhanced his reputation by taking the first step towards becomieg a champion bowler. Tba chief prize, the champion cup, and with it the club prize of a silver fern I bowl was carried off by Mr. Ab. Goldwater, whose skill is only equalled by his enthusiasm. The pairs prize (silver mounted bowls in case) fell to Mess's. Ward and J Avery, the latter of whom we were glad te see complo'ely recovered from his late accident. Mr. W, Moray secured the prize (silver mounted bowls) in the handicap sing'o\ the runnera-up priz« (a setx>f Apostle epoons) in connection with the handicaps being awarded to Mr. W. D. Webster, while the beginners prize (a set of bowla) was secured by Mr. 0. T. Mills. A most sumptuous supper was provided by the ladies, chief of wham was Mrs. Paul, who is to be mo-tt heartily congratulatid in the complete success of this important item in the evening's enjoyment. In every fence the gathering was worthy of the Club and may ba fairly classed as the foci tl of the season.