BOWLING.

Auckland Star, Volume XL, Issue 271, 13 November 1909, Page 10

BOWLING.

..... DEVONPORT GEEEX. ! On the DeVoriport Green tSe following matches were played during the week : — Noton Stars: Mason. and Armstrong (skip) (challengers)—ls,- v. Mitchell and Grattan (skip) (holders)— 22. Edwin Stars: Mason, Grattan, Warren, Armstrong (skip)—ls, v. Tapper, Mitchell, Eyre, Cottman (skip) (holders) —21. ■ TAKAPUNA BOWLING CLUB. . A. well-attended public meeting was held at Takapuna on Friday evening to consider a proposal to form a Bowling, Croquet, and Tennis Club. Mr.''E. W. Alison presided, and •considerabJe interest was manifested in the proceedings. ;rhe pi-omoters stated they toad inte-rvifw-ed Rome' of the leading residents of the district, and were assured of liberal ■ financial support. A substantia sum of money had already been promised. After some discussion it was decided that a club be formed, and a committee, consistins of 'the following gentlemen, was ap-

I pointed to complete the purchase of two acres of land, being part of the Shakespear estate, and make other preliminary arrangements: Messrs. Alison, Corry, O'Neill. Quick. Blomfleld, Eradstreet Newcomb, and Grimwade (secretary). The proposal 'has 'been well received, and there is every indication .that a etrongdub will be formed.