BOWLING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 12819, 20 March 1905, Page 3

BOWLING.

o_ Thk wot weather 011 Saturday compelled club committees to abandon the inter-club matches arranged, but. though the conditions were most unfavourable. some of the more ardent, of our l>owling enthusiasts indulged in play. Appended are the details : — MOUNT EDEN Git HEX. Ordinary game?: Charter, Garland (skip). 11, v. Robinson, Surtnan (skip). 15: Walton, 31, v. Culpan, 11; Martin, 1", v. Mercer, 2. Club Pairs: Wool lor and Hooper, 23, beat Myers (Little, substitute) and Wrath a 11, '■>. Club Championship: Mercer, 21, beat A. W. Jones, 17 (third game). Handicap Singles: Martin, 23. beat Ross, 31. Nicholson Trophy: C. 0. Brookes, 21, beat It. H. Rankin, IS. ROCKY NOOK V. 01" N'T ED EX. The following 10 teams will represent the Mount Eden Club in the iuter-club match against Rooky Nook, next Saturday, March 25: — At Rocky Nook: Walton, Mahonv. J. W. Junes. Hudson (skip); i'hipps, Gray, Coe, 11. tt. Brookes (skip); Wickham, Daere, Stimuli, Young (skip): Charter, Myers, Newland. Brimblecombe (skip.), Mackie, Adams, Vooley, Burns (skip). At Mount Eden: Nicholson, Kissell. Garland, Ross (skip); McGregor, Davis. Tuft, Mercer (skip); Toy, Monk, Blades, Hooper (.-kip); Little. Rendell, J oil 11 son, Rankin (skip); McStav, McGowati, Seabrook, Wratliall (skip) CIVIL SERVICE V. LAW. On Friday last an interesting game of bowls was played on the Remuera green (31 heads up) between teams representing the Civil service and the legal fraternity. Two rinks were occupied, ami the Cvil servants won on the aggregate by sir points. Culpau's (Law) team got away with ,a strong lead, and were never afterwards overhauled, for although Easio.Vs men made a strong effort in the latter part ot the game, their opponents proved too good for them, finishing up fo.n points to the good. Garland's (Civil service) team scored a win over Oliphint's team by a margin of 10 points. This was a capital game from star: to finish, some line play being shown. I'p to the 21st head no less than five ties had occurred, the score at that point being 17—1!-. Garland's team then drew away, and won comfortably. Scores : Civil Servants—Senn, Rose, G. Gleuister, Eastern (skip) 31. v. Law—Wilson-Smith, Nicholson, Blades, Oil pan (skip)—3s. Civil Servants—E. J. Glenister. Mcknight, Hull. Garland (skip)— 32, v. Law—Reeves, Baiter, Wynyard, Ollphant (skip)— 22. THE OXEUt'NG A GREEN. Although a large number of bowlers assembled on the Onehungu green ou Saturday play was prevented owing to the rain. Afternoon tea was provided, however, ami dispensed by Mesdames I'abst and Mooney, and the members had an enjoyable time in the pavilion. The club championship contest, is drawing to a close. E. B. Wright, last year's winner, lias scored victories in each match in his division, while W. N. MclntOi.'i is leading in the B division. The champion for 1905 will be one of these l> 'l>uriug the week the following games were [Hiring the week the following games were played:— _ ... ... . Non-winner? Handicap: H. Bray. 13. v. \\. Turner, 11; A. Brown, 22, v. W. T. Court, la A. E. Ellison. 2ti, v. Dr. Dudley. 23. R. L. .Martin's Trophy: W. N. Mcintosh, -0, 1 - W. Gray. 17; A. Brown. 27, v. M. worth. 13: C. Selmaner, 27. v. I!. T. Michaels. 1. ; W. Mcintosh. '.3. V. G. H. James, 20; J. ishaldrici, -1, v. S. Bradley. 14. , . Officers" Trophy: J. Xeiil. 24. v .1. Shabinrk, '»•»• 1!. T. Michaels. 2<>, v. 1. l.ubb, -0, H. J. Michaels, 2«. v. I'. W. Court. 14; E. B. Wright". 20. v. Dr. I'abst. 13. First-rear Players' Trophy: C. Schnauer, -2, v. 6. Riddle, 21.