BOWLING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16233, 19 May 1916, Page 8

BOWLING.

{WHOLESALE V. RETAIL GROCERS. ..Th o closing match of the season, but not ine least enjoyable, between members of the wholesale and retail grocery trade, was played on Wednesday. The several heads were keenly and the result proved the superiority of the retailors, who won by a margin of 27 in a five-rink match. The Kame was played at the Mount Albert green, at the invitation of Mr. A. W. Pace, who ? the movinK spirit in this season's series of trade (tames, and as May 17 was the anniversary of the birthday of Mr. Page the players accepted it as a fitting occasion l,- I? 1 ! appreciation of the arrangements which had been made by him for the pleasure and comfort p£ the trade. Mr iayea presented Mr. Page with a case of pipes, and called for three cheers for the recipient which were heartily given M 6, /il n course of r.n appropriate reply said j ho presentation was altogether imex" peeled. The results were as follows the wholesale players being mentioned first in each case;—C. Blackwoll. A. Tucker ci Somerfield. D. Grattan. 20, v J. Gentles'. W. H. Hambiin. A. W. Page, J. Counland, 28W. Pago, H. A. Buscombc, W. Hough B* A, Kayes, 23. v. J. Robins. p. .T. Potted J Preston, G. Warren. 30: A. Koylance.' - higgle, R. Clarke. — Goldsmith, 21, v J Henderson, N. Urquhart, J. Sharpies. J. \v' Butler, 19; — Andrews, F. Lincoln. T' . Clarke, A.', Jenkins, 15, v. F. Bridges, p' Hartley. — Scbnaokenburg. F. EUiadon, 23- — Andrew,;;— McMullen, T. B. George, 22' v. Appleby, C. B. King. J. E. Cornes, 22. Totals: Wholesale, 101; retail. 128. Majority for retailer#.- 27 points. DOMINION ROAD CLUB. The Dominion Road Bowling Club will hold a " Russian , Day 1 ' to-morrow to mark the closing of •' the . summer season. A match between players residing respectively north and south of the green will be played. An, entranco fee of 2s will, bo charged, and tho proceeds will go to the Russian Prisoners' Relief Fund. In addition to the summer green, the club's winter green, wnioa is in excellent order, will be available, so that., ample accommodation" is assured. . The j committee ask for a . large attendance of members, friends, and visiting nowlex* nt order to assist this deserving ftmd.M much a possible. The draw will m made at 1.45 p.m. >~4 . ' • *