BOWLING..

Otago Witness, Issue 2589, 28 October 1903, Page 55

BOWLING..

Secretaries are requested v forward particulars ofzames plarei t»fl of rcrtticomin; matches. The Port Chalmers Bowling Club opened its green on Saturday. The weather was all that could be desired And the green in excellent order, reflecting great credit on Mr Farquharson, the caretaker. The President (Mr J. Stevenson), in a neat speech, referred eulogistic terms to the improved condition of the green, pavilion, and surroundings, and thought that the thanks of the club were due to the Management Committee and caretaker for the many new members joining, and the large number of visitors, especially ladies, who had attended to witness the opening for the eleventh season. He then called on Mr J. R. Monson and Captain Paton, the two oldest members of the club, to open the green by playing two heads. This being done, the green was declared open. During the afternoon tea was provided by the president and vice-presi-dent, which was much appreciated. The usual match, President v. Vice-president, was then played, which resulted, after -a very close game, 111 -favour of the President by one point, the total scores being. President 85, Vicepresident 84.

The Lawrenoe Bowling and Tennis Club opened the season on Wednesday last, when theie was a good turnout of both bowlers and tennis players. The bowling green was declared open by the president (Mr G. O. Taylor) in a few appropriate remarks. A match President v. Vice-president was played, the Vicepresident's side winning at both bowls and tennis. The bowlers who took part were — Piesident: (1) G. Jeffery, S. A Miller, D. L. Christie, G. O. Taylor (s), 12; (2) H. Winmill, P. Bowman, J. H. Jackson, E M. Waktfield (s), 21;— total, 3.1. Vice-president- (1) Rev. J. A. Will, S. Sinclair, A. Campbell, H. L. Darton (s), 26; \2) F. Movie, M. M'Lean, J. M'Hattie, A. Blair (s), 19,— total, 45.