BOWLING.

Otago Witness, Issue 2997, 23 August 1911, Page 65

BOWLING.

Aecretertes are requested to forward particnl.*. el games played and of forthcoming matches. CHARITY TOURNAMENT. A bowling tournament having for its object the charitable purpose of raising funds to assist the widow of a late employee of the Harbour Board was commenced in the large new S shed at the foot of Rattray street wharf on Monday evening. . , i • r Proceedings were opened with a brief speech by Mr C. Russell Smith, who referred to the object of the tournament and stated that he was pleased to see that suoh a large number of bowlers had made so ready a response to the call of chanty. He believed tho present tournament was tho first of its kind ever held in Dunedan. and he also thought this was the first occasion on which bowlers had cpme forward in the cause of charity. The whole of the proceeds of the tournament would be handed over to the widow and family for whose benefit it had been organised. The Harbour Board had given them every assistance, granted them tho use of the shed," and done much generally to facilitate matters. It was unfortunate that Mr Belcher was absent, but he had sent the following telegram from Wellington: "• Kindly apologise for my unavoidable absence and convey to bowlers my sincere thanks for their ready response to tho call of charity; heartiest wishes for success of tournament." Continuing, Mr Smith recommended all those present to let the spirit of charity prevail aa well as the spirit of harmony for which bowlers were noted, and he felt sure everything would go off in a highly satisfactory manner. So far as it has gono the tournament gives every indication of being a thorough success. Entries were restricted to rinks, and of theso the very creditable number of 64 have entered. The arrangements in the interior of the hall were perfect, an excellent "green" had been prepared by covering the floor with a thick carpet of scrim, and a number of electrio lamps lighted the playing area with great bnlb> ance. Every two rinks were roped off and a space left between so that the games could be viewed from every standpoint, while abundant seating accommodation was provided for ladies, of whom a few were present last evening. The surface for bowling was all that could be desired and being much keener than the ordinary closely-cut green it took players some time to settle down to it. Good progress, was, however, made, and before long "touchers" wero fairly numerous, and with a little moro practice should be the order of the day. The generous action of the Kaikorai Band in playing first at the Octagon and then at the wharf is worthy of special mention, and was very much appreciated. So far as can be judged at present the financial success of the tournament seems assured, and it appears probable that, at the conclusion, a substantial sum will have been raised for the object in view. Tho "green" will be open for play each afternoon of this week, and on Wednesday afternoon progressive doubles will be .instituted — 'a full quota of entries for which has already been received. Entries may now be handed to tho secretary for a further series of progressive doubles to be played on Saturday afternoon. Last evening 32 of the 64 rinks engaged took part in the play, and a number of interesting games were witnessed. Three rounds were plaved and also part of the sectional ties. Following are the detailed results: —• Section A. First Round. W. H. M'Leod, Bastings, Campbell, Cormack (s) 8 beat Glaistor, Morrison, M'Lennan, Blackwood (s) 7. Jamieson, M'Leod, Don, Horner (s) 10 beat Wolstenholme, Cope, Wood, King (s) i. Second Round. Horner 8 beat Blackwood 6. Kin."- 12 beat Cormack 8. Third Round. Cormack 11 beat Horner 2. King 14 beat Blackwood 4. Sectional Tie. Horner 4 beat King 2. Cormack a bye. Section B. First Round. Peters, Wyllie, Edgar, Collier (s) 9 beat J. Sanders, Melville, Gillespie, T. Sanders (s! 8. Patterson. F. Wilkinson, A. Blackwood, Nicholson (s) 18 beat Smith, Wilkinson, Falconer, Gillies (s) 5. Second Round. Sanidero 9 beat Gillies 8. Nicholson 19 beat Peters 4. Third Round. Gilliea 10 beat Paters 6. Sanders 8 beat Nicholson 5. Sectional Tie. Sanders 8 beat Nicholson 2. Section C. First Round. W. H. Smith, Ansell, White, Wyatt (s) 6 beat Trounce, Smeaton, Vickery, Collins (s) 5. R. H. Scott, Barclay, Hiddle, Aloock (s) 9 beat H. Smith, Brown, Milne, C. E Smith (s) 8. Second Round. Smith 11 boat Wyaiit 1. Aloock 17 beat Collins 13. Third Round. Collins 11 beat Smith 8. Aloock 7 beat Wvatt 6. Aa Aloock scored in each round ho won the section outright. Sbcvion D. Round. Brice, Smith, Speight, Duncan (s) 10 beat Fogarty, M'Laughlan, M'Kinlay, Evam (s) 6. Jones, Henderson, Patterson, Thomson (s) 10 beat Walker, Jolly, Mercer, Stoneham (s) 4. Second Round. Evans 12 beat Thomson 5. Duncan 9 beat Stoncham 6. Third Round. Thomson 8 beat Duncan 4. Evans 13 beat Stoneham 4. Sectional Tie. Evans 9 beat Duncan 7. Thomson a bye. This concluded play for the night. Tonight the floor will be occupied by the remaining 32 rinks.