FOWLING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 9566, 24 October 1892, Page 3

FOWLING.

DuKEDIM P.OWLIN'fi, L.VU'N TkNNIS, ANT) FIVRS

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The Dunedin Bowling Club's green in-Cum-berland street was opened on Saturday, under the most favourable auspices, and the scene presented during the afternoon was an animated oue. The weather was simply perfect, and more than compensated for the disappointment of the previous Saturday. The attendance of members and visitors was large, including quite a number of ladies. The Ordnance Band, under the conductorship of Mr Coombs, were stationed on the tennis court, and played a number of selections at short intervals, adding greatly to the~afternoon's enjoyment. Among the visitors were his Worship the Mayor, the mayoress, and Mr "Walter Bentley, the latter joining in the game. Afternoon tea, which was greatly appreciated, was dispoused by Mrs Haynes (the wife of the president) aud the Misses Hayues. The match was the time-honoured one oE President v. Vice-president. Sides having been chosen from those present at 2.30, the president, Mr C. Haynes, declared the green open. After thanking the visitors, aud especially the ladies, for attending iv such numbers, he congratulated the club on its bright prospects and the indications of a successful season, and hoped that with the aid of the many young bowlers who had joined, the club would maintain its reputation and position, and add further laurels to those which had been gained in the past. Play was then proceeded with, and it was at once evident that the green was in splendid order, being both true and fast, its general appearance and condition reflecting credit ou Mr Morton the caretaker, who must have been gratified by the praise which was expressed on all sides. Tho result of the game was a win for the President's side by a majority of 15 points. The following were the players and scores:— PRESIDENT. VlCf-PRESIDENT. J. Cameron AY. Smith J. Murray J. Jack J. G. Moore li\ l'eake 0. Hayneatt'res.)... 1G J. Wilson (V.P.) ... 13 T. Morris T. Togo t. "Wilson G. J. Anderson J. Mitchell J. Todd A. Thomson (s) ... 10 J. Hunter (s) ... 21 C. Small (J. Brown AY. Thomson Alex. Robertson A.Mowat Ji1. Siedeber? John Thomson (5)... 27 A. T. Anderson (s) 15 IT. Dodd J. Leighton AY". Robertson AY. Wood U Eraser A. Robertson M. Sinclair (a) ... 11 W. Harrop (s) ... 2G 0. Poster P. G. Mackintosh .. Flintlera I[. Gutlmo A. Frnser J. ]?. l'eake D. Baxter (s) ... 25 T. Young (s) ... 23 T. Moodie — Meilde AY. Angus AY. Bentley J- Avis AY. Wright AY. GV,vie(s) ... 30 R. AVilson (s) ... 12 Total 128 Total 113 At the conclusion of the game Mr Haynes proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Coombs and the members of the Ordnance Band for the pleasure they had afforded by their playing. This was carried amid hearty cheers. At the call of Mr J. AVilson (the vicepresident) cheers were also given for the ladies.

Caledonian Bowling Club,

The Caledonian Club's green was also opened on Saturday afternoon, and a large number of members and their lady friends attended. The green, contrary to expectations, was in capital order, a fact which must be attributed solely to the attention and exertions of the newly appointed caretaker, Mr John Renfrew. The I grounds were decorated with flags, and a flooring had been laid on the site of the proposed" new bowl-house and covered in with flags. The surrounding fences with the borders of flowers and trees have very much improved the appearance of the club's grounds. The Misses Rose and Kate Blaney dispensed tea and cake provided by the president (Mr C. Greenslade), while the president, vice-presidents, and other members were actively employed in serving the ladies and visitors with refreshments, which were greatly appreciated. Mr R. Adair (piper to the Burns Club) enlivened the proceedings by discoursing the national music of the Caledonians. The event of the afternoon, a match President v. Vice-presidents, was played off, in which six nnks were engaged. The result of the match was fchat the Vice-presidents (Messrs J. A. j Kirby and J. M. Gallaway) jvon by 11 points The following are the names of the players and the scores >^-

| ' PRESIDENT. ' TICK-PRESIDENT. D. Stirling j. M. Gallaway J-keots J. Lmaki 11. M Cutcheon J. Wells W. Da wson, M. H. B. (s) 6 G. H. Campbell (s) 2jj & C; Ton: an(;e • J- Wedderapoon V. A. Smith. J. Swan P. Fagan p. M'Kenzie G. Capstick (s) ... 15 a. Walker (s) ... 14 T. Chapman R. Adair J. Golder ~ . J. M'Gregor kW™'\, V; ' J-Maiiey Q.B.I)aU(s) ... 15 F. S. Stokes (s) ...Ift J. Henderson D. Dawson — Monson — Ness G. Weddcrspoon — Evans J. Evans (s) 17 P. Wilson (s) ... 12 S. D. Cronin J. Come T. It. Dodds D. Stevenson J- OSS , , J- I'arker 0. Greenslade (s) ... 27 J. A.Kirby(s) ... 11 P. Brady j. Morgan .7, Campbell D. O'Conor J Rotinrtson D.Dickie G. J. Barlow (s) ... 17 J. Davidson (s) ... 23 To£al .... .... 97 Total ... ... 108 After the finish of the game Mr C. Greenslade made a few remarks, in the course of which he thanked the visitors for their presence. Jhe club had started with many new members, and ho trusted they would all practice steadily and endeavour to make the seasou a prosperous one. Three cheers were given for the president and the visitors.

Rosu'N Bowlixg Club.

A match was played on the above club's green on Saturday between sides phos.en hy Mr W Garltou (president) and Mr A. Anderson (vicepresident). The weather was splendid, tip green in good order, and tho attendance fair notwithstanding counter attractions. The game was well contested, and resulted in a victory for the Vice-president's side by six points Players and scores:— -Hr,^ calau W.Watson a" JlTr „ J.S.Webb Angus Matfceson It. Crawford W. Carlton (s) ~. 14 A. Anderson (3) ... 21 W.Mercer G. Armstrong C. I'ountam J. D Perrett Alex. Mathcson (s) 17 It. T. Wheeler (s) ... 1 9 J. B Callan A . Clapperton J. \Vildo dud. W.Wilson P-Dow(a) 20 W. Brown (s) ... 23 Total ... ... 57 Total i Kaituna Bowling and Lawn Tenxis Cum. A large number of players and visitors, both ladies aud gentlemen, were present at this club's grounds on Saturday, when bowls tennis, and croquet each received attention, the first-mentioned game being most largely patronised. Everything was in favour of enjoyment, as the weather was splendid, the green in capital condition, and Mrs Forrester kindly supplied afternoon tea. On the bowling green a return match was played between sides chosen by the President and Vice-president, the latter's side winning by 21 points. The following are the players and scores .— H. B. Williams F. Smith James Ferguson A. Black J. Stephenson J. C. Stephens J. Pvattray fs) ... 25 H. W. Rcid(s) ... 15 w wJ, r,eek ~ M'lntosh W. Wells J. Barton W Davies O. A. E. Vivian l.,Sneddon(s) ... 7 E. D. Butts (s) ... U w- White Rev. E. J. Porter ,G. 11. Statham H. Crawford A. Tapper T. Menzies 1. O. Corliss (s) ... 15 J. Crow(s) 1!) C. T. Patorsou J. W. Smith W Parker ' p u S. Ormsby C. iynmore S. P. Stevens C. Payne (s) ... 14 J. Horsburgli.(s) ... 24 Total (jl Total 82 Our Auckland correspondent telegraphs: — • -liiere was a lare;e attendance of members of the Auckland Bowling Club for the match between the president (A, W. Thompson) and vice-president (J. Hardie), five rinks f.-'ide. Ihe latter won by two points, the scores being 93 for the president and 95 for the vicepresident. A number of new members were proposed. Additional rinkiug accommodation is to be provided for the bowling tournament at the New Icar."