EPSOM BOWLING CLUB.

Observer, Volume XL, Issue 12, 22 November 1919, Page 18

EPSOM BOWLING CLUB.

The executive of the Epsom Bowling and Croquet Club for the season comprise:—R. Millen, president; G. Anderson and A. Peak, vice-presi-dents : Alex Wright, hon secretary; A. J. McGowan, treasurer; committee, Messrs. W. R. Clark, Pollard and E. F. Jones; match committee, Messrs. W. Smith, D. Crabtree and A. Jones; green superintendent, F. Richmond; while Mrs. Hinton guides the destinies of the Croquet Club, with Miss Shrewsbury as hon. secretary, from which it will bo seen that members' interests are likely to'be well looked after. » * * Another pleasant afternoon was spent on the green on Saturday, a very large number of players putting in an. appearance. Further interest was lent to the occasion by the visit of four teams from Carlton to play for the Lambert Cup, each of whom proved himself a real good sport and the best of company, and by the manner in which they took their departure they were evidently well pleased with their visit to the Epsom Club, apart from the final result of the games indulged in. The Epsomites have a welcome for all bowlers at all times, and more especially when they can measure strides with some of the best from clubs with a membership of twice their own, as the smaller clubs then have a chance of meeting players fit to take their places in any tournament, the result being a real educational test, and gives the small clubs a better idea of the finer points of the game, and how they should be played, and if for no other reason the present system of playing for the Lambert Cup is a good innovation, and will have a beneficial effect on bowling generally. • * - Coming to the play itself, Epsom have nothing to be ashamed of with the result—3 wins and 5 losses ii not a bad performance against such a strong combination as the Carltonites can put in the field. The three wins were of the decisive order—3o — 9, 25—16, and 28—16, reads very well, and none of the losses were really of the runaway order, but bad enough, no doubt. Never mind, better luck next tiTae, Epsom. « « • On the Carlton green, Grattan's team had a real good thing on, winning by 30—9. Des. is playing his first season for Epsom, and each of his games to date have all gone his way. • * * Watkins kept his adversary busy right Up to the last head, eventually succumbing by a couple of points. • * • Jervis Wright's four never had a semblance of a chance of winning from the word "go," although he undoubtedly had a strong team.

Bill Foubister's team thought they had a sporting chance up to the 13th head—ll all reading well. But rumour says they had shot their bolt, and it must have been so, as not another point came their way during the remaining eight heads played. Bill, as a rule, is always capable of doing things, but his opponents took no chances. *' * * On the Epsom green things got a bit complicated owing to the nonappearance of several players. One Carltonite was missing; perhaps he mistook the trots for the Epsom green, and several members of the home club. No doubt the close proximity of the Alexandra Park, and the anxiety to get rid of a few pounds was the real reason of so many absentees. All the same, as a matter of courtesy to their club officials, it would be a graceful thing on their part to notify the selectors in due time. There are many others who are looking for interclub honours, and, if picked, would consider it a duty to be present in preference to trying to get rich quick. » * * Then at ths tea adjournment Carlton had another bit of bad luck, Arthur Holmes being called away on urgent business, the rest of the game being played three a-side, Tapper acting as skip. * • * Harry Wells was pitted against Holmes. Starting off with a three, he maintained his lead throughout, eventually winning by 25—16. Harry is very solid this season. ** * ' Geo. Anderson was up against Blair, and succeeded in notching 11 up to the sth head, to his opponent's nil. The 13th head the score was 13 all. From tliis on Anderson forged ahead, scoring 5, 4, 3 on successive heads, running out 28—16. * • • Arthur Jones had Tom Watson to deal with, but Tom got off some beautiful ''wicks" at the right time, and kept his nose in front throughout, Arthur having the consolation of knowing that he got very "near" several times. But that doesn't count, does it, Arthur? * * * Dave Crabtree, after a lengthy holiday in Australia, donned the shoes again, and was unfortunate enough to meet a better man m Hosking, and was always 4or 5 to the bad, the final score not being a true criterion of the respective teams. * * * Hosking no doubt had the luck of things, nevertheless he played some extraordinary follow-on shots, thereby depriving Crabtree of many good scores. But he deserved them all, as each one was nominated by his lieutenant. * * • The club fours were full of interest, and some good games resulted. * * * Buttle had the best of Billy Harrison throughout, winning 22-^-14. * • • Moreland easily accounted for G. Wright, 21—9. This is a player worthy of consideration for inter-club honours. * * * Veale and Peak had a ding-dong tussle, the former prevailing, 18— 14. * * * Permaligen and Thompson had a game of the see-saw order, Thompson eventually winning, 18—17,

TAKAPUNA BOWLING CLUB. Inter-club matches, Ponsonby v. Takapuna. Ponsonby names first. M. Fairsi Pardington, Bruce, H. Bray, 10; Meek, Barton, Hanna, Hunter, 20. W. King, Orams, Drummond, Johnstone, 4; Cowan, Christie, 'Weston, Gamble, 18. « * * Ordinary draw:— Oborn, Williamson, Bachman, Sim, 24; Winter, Lisk, Adeane, Williams, 19. Seaman, Galbraith, Gilling, Munro, 15; Hardcastle, Millward, Kingsford, Brandon, 26. Skipwith, Cutler, Audley, Holmes, 17; P. Thomson, Bowden, M. Thompson, Hardley, 18. '<& ' ® : ®