BOWLING.

Press, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14522, 26 November 1912, Page 9

BOWLING.

TOURING TEAM v. CHRISTCHORCH. The Southern bowlers who have been touring the North Island played a test match with a team of Christehurch bowlers selected from tho various city and suburban clubs yesterday afternoon. The Canterbury g reen hod been placed at the disposal of the Christchurch Centre, and the appearance of the green spoke volumes a« to the care and attention that had been bestowed upon it. Eight rinks were engaged, and play commenced shortly after 2.i0 p.m. Mr N. Young, vice-president of the Christcaiirch Centre, welcomed the tourists, and congratulated them on their successful tour. ilr C. Hum? 1 bmith responded, thanking Mr \oung and the Christchnrch bowlers for j their hearty welcome. The members of the tram had had a royal time, and had been treated Ilk . king*. Cheers were given, and tho team sang an original -Bowlers' Song" they have sung on the tour. At the close of the match. Mr M. F. Barnett ca.led upon Mr Chas. Payne to mako a presentation to Mr C. Russell Smith, which he aid in a happy ___ humorous Fay. He stated that Mr Smith had proved a tower of strength as secretary, which position he bad filled to the utmost satisfaction of all members of the team. The presentation was mado on behalf of the ladies, for whoso comfort Mr Smith had spared no pains. Mr Smith suitably responded. Then the oldest member of tho team, Mr John White, of Dunedin, presented Mrs M. F. Barnctt with a present, also from the ladies, for which Mr M. F. Barnctt responded. Tho team then gave a song, and finished up with a haka. Tho game ended in a close fini?h, 192 to 131 in favour of the touring team. The following are tho names of the players, tho touring team's being given first in each instance: —■ No. I—W. Bridget. D. Neave, A. Armstrong, R. Wales (skip! 22 v G. Pritchard, J. D. Taylor, T. McGallan, N. Young (skip) No. 2—J. E. White. J. L. Stubberfield, J. Cbegwin, J. Bcntlev (fkipl 1C v W. Borrelt G. Smith, W. Hclliweil W. H. MacDou»all (skip) 34. No. 3—J. Edwards, J. Garside, E. 11. Henderson, W. McFarlano (skip) -tl v Tait, Dr. Gow, E. E. Daniels, J. Brackonridgo (skip) 2». No. i—C. Tl. Agar, T. Holgate, A. J, Cooper, W. Sbeddr.n (skip) 21 v J. JowEey, J. D. Colville, J. Mercer, E. Hoffman (skip) 2G. j No. 5-J. Snell, C. Grater, J. Collins. T. ] Sanders (skip) 27 v E. C. Willis, F. Hobbs, J. Bosomworth, A. H. Bourn (skin) 21. No. 6—G. C. Smith, M. F. Harriett, C. G. j I Smith, J. W. Nicho'.son (skin) 27 v A. Lowrv, ' B. F. Finnigan, A. F. Spiller, A. Stark (skip) 27. No. 7-H. W. McDowell, J. White, J. H. Maynard, J. McCurdy (skin) 1G v 11. J. Roe, F. McCtillough, Jas. Taylor, W. Eraser (skip) 23. No. B—J. Lindsay, W. Crawford, Geo. Dunn, C. F. Payne (skip) 22 v H. Woodham, G. Cooper, F. Rcdpath, R, Howarth (skip) Totals—Tourin? team 192, Christchurch 101. In tho evening tho Christchurch Centre entertained the South Island touring team at the Cadena Tea Rooms. A highly enjoyable evening was spent, and a largo number were present. Among tho toasts propored were "The South Island Touring Team" Rtid the "'New Zealand Bowling Association. Instrumental items given by Mc.ars Cox, Rowo and Johnston wero much appreciated, and Messrs Johnston, Rowe, R. J. Hobbs and H. S. Hobbs contributed vocal items.