ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2276, 9 October 1914, Page 8

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

ROWING CREWS FOR OPENING DAY. The following will represent the Wellington Rowing Club at tho opening of the rowing season on Saturday next; — Senior Fours. —H. Hinchcliffe, A. Donaldson, S. Shilling, A. W. Jackson. Junior Fours.—A. Macarthy,S. Staveley, R. Hayes, L. Bogundd. Married Men's Fours. —W. Hinchcliffe, M. Rafter, H. M'Kinley,'H. Redding.- .-'.■ Senior Doubles.—H. M'Kinley, A. AV. Jackson. Junior Doubles. —A. Macauley, B. Russell. Single Men's Fours. —S. Shilling, A. Donaldson, G. Johnston, W. Hoare. Veteran Fours.—To be picked on Saturday.

BOWLS

KELBURN BOWLING CLUB. The annual general meeting of the Kelburn Bowling Club was held on Wednesday night. The annual'report of the directors disclosed the fact that during the year they had arranged a lease of an acre of the Town Belt from the City Council for a term of twenty-one years. On this ground a new green lias been, laid, measuring- 100 ft.'. by 110 ft., but unfortunately, owing to unfavourable weather and other circumstances, the sowing of the seed was delayed until early spring, with the result that the green will not be available for play until the end of the year. In the meantime arrangements have been made to utilise a portion of the old green for play until the new one is ready. The directors have disposed, of nearly, all

the land comprising the old green at a satisfactory figure. The office-bearers elected for the current season are as follow:—President, . Mr. F. Meadowcroft; .vice-president, Mr. T. Gray; hon. secretary,-Mr. F. T. R. Johnson; hon. treasurer, Mr. J. Mac Arthur; directors, Messrs. F. Widdop, A. Johnston, R. E. Manley, C. B. Harton, J. A. Doherty.. A. D. Thompson, A. W. Hutchings, and. J. M. Hutchison; auditor, Mr. E.' C. Batten; delegates to centre, Messrs. T. Gray and F. T. R. Johnson. The cere* inonial opening of the season will be postponed this year until the new green is" ready. Members are requested, however, to meet for play on the old green on Saturday week. Thereafter the ground will be available for play daily as usual. . ' .

GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS

LADIES' TOURNEY. (By TelcErapb- Press Association.) Dunedin, October 8., : The New Zealand ladies' golf championships commenced this morning. In the first round, Miss D. Fisher-(Christ-church) beat Miss Chrystall (Christchurch) 3 up and 2 to play; Miss Wright (Timaru) beat Miss Wilson (Cbristchurch) 5 up and 4 to play; Mrs. Kerr (Timaru) won by default from Mrs. Allan (Otago). The Coronation Medal match was also played, the leading scores, being:— Miss- R. Harris, Hagley, gross 91, handicap 11, not 80; Miss Glendining, Otago, 102, 22, 80; Miss Roberts, Otago, 109, 24, 85;. Miss T. Rattray, Otago, 110, 23, 87;-Miss N. Gome, Auckland, 103, 16, 87; Miss 11. Wilson Christclrurch, 93, 5, 88.

CRICKET

KARORI CLUB. The annual general meeting of tho Karori Cricket Ciub was held at the Parochial Hall on Monday last. Mr. C. J. Dasent, president of the club, being in the chair, there being a fair attendance, including several new members. The annual' report and balance-sheet (previously .published) Wore read and adopted. It was decided to form a boys' team in connection with the club to play in the Boys' League. Tho election 'of officers resulted as follows: — Patron, Mr. AV. H. D. Bell, M.P.; president, Mr. C. J. Dasent; vice-presi-dents; Messrs.' W. T. Hildreth, It. E. Hayes, S. Shoarer, R. .J. Tan-,, A. Henderson, W. E. Dasent, J. Brunger, and ltev. Woodward; captain, Mr. T. Spiers; vice-captain, Mr. C. T. Coate; secretary, and treasurer, Mr. A. &. Edwards;' General Committee, Messrs. C. T. Coate, F. L. Cartwright, and C. Prince;. Match Committee, Messrs. C. T Coate, A. G. Edwards, ' and C. Prince; delegate to Wellington Cricket Association, Mr. C. T. Coate. Messrs. C J. Spiers and D. Hill were elected life members of the club.. It was again decided to admit one schoolboy, to the club without subscription, as 'in previous -years. It was decided to start practice at Karori Park to-morrow. All intending and present members are requested to attend. BOYS' INSTITUTE OLD BOYS. The adjourned annual meeting of the Boys' Institute Old Boys' Cricket Club was held last night, tho following officers being elected:—Patron, Mr. R. h.. Wood; vice-presidents, -Messrs. U. U Atkinson, F. Watkins M.J. Luckw, J. G. Harkness, J. G. W. Aitken, M.L.C., D. R. Howitt, W. Brown, and D. M'Kcnzie; club captain, Mr. C. Ji. Dick; hon. secretary, Mr J. D. Howitt; hon. treasurer, Mr.. A. A. Maoin; management committee, Messrs h. Guise and E. V. G. Renner, with officers of the'club. It was decided to enter one team in the .Wellington Cricket Association's junior competition. Practice will commence on baturaay next. JUNIOR ASSOCIATION. The nineteenth annual report of the Junior Cricket Association states that the 1913-1914 season was a highly satisfactory one from all points of view, but particularly membership and finance. The present European crisis may interfere with the membership'this season, but the committee hope that retired members will assist olubs who have temporarily lost players. Eight entries were received for the senior, grade cup, and great interest was maintained throughout tho season. Tho final was a keen and interesting struggle, lasting over three Saturdays, Thorndon eventually winning- / , Entries for tho junior grade were also very satisfactory. No trophies have been awarded for the past season. The report adds:—During the past vear there has been a great deal ot talk in Wellington oricket circles, regarding tho possible amalgamation ot tho three Saturday Associations; but finally it was recognised that this was impossible,' as each of the three associations was playing cricket under entirely different conditions. However, a conference of delegates from the three associations was held to discuss matters of general interest, such as representative matches, relations with tho City Corporation regarding grounds, and so on. A good deal of good may result generally, while the inner working of each- association will not ho interfered with. . Tho action of the City Corporation m closing the grounds on occasions on account of rain does not altogether meet with the committee's approval, and it is hoped to make arrangements for the coming season by wliich this will he partly avoided. Manv of the association's players have loft with the Expeditionary Forces. Two or the committee—Messrs. J. W. Black and AV. L. Borrows—are with the forces at Samoo. Tho report concludes with the following paragraph:—"lt-is a matter for much regret that clubs do not regularly send in their results to the Press for publication, and it is hoped that more attention will bo given to this impor : 1 [ tant point in future."