Since its introduction some three years ago, the game of Lawn Bowls has become +so popular that it now numbers among its velaries almost a majority of the members of the Shanghai Recreation Club. It was much to be regretted, therefore, that the anticipated success of the Tournament cubies) played on Saturday afternoon was sadly interfered with by several members who had entered for the contest failing to keep their engagement. This resulted in some of those who had been punctual to time being left behind lamenting on the scene of their would-be triumphs owing to those with whom they were bracketed as partners being absent. Once, however, a start was made the contest was a keen one, and after several pairs had retired defeated, the winners of the semifinal, Messrs. J.' Bamsay, E. Tuck, A. H. Jaques and C, H. Purcell, attempted to bring the Tournament to a definite conclusion, but the light failing it was decided to play off the final this afternoon.
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