SUMMER BOWLING SEASON

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 183, 24 October 1927, Page 7

SUMMER BOWLING SEASON

CLUBS’ OFFICIAL OPENINGS

RESULTS OF SATURDAY’S. MATCHES

FAVOURED by excellent weather, a large number of city and suburban bowling clubs held their official openings on Saturday. The greens were in excellent order, and the attendances at all the functions were large.

Auckland Club The scene at the opening of the Auckland Bowling Club in Grafton Road on Saturday afternoon was one of enthusiasm. There was an exceptionally large attendance of club members and visitors, including many ladies. The greens were in excellent order and looking - very tempting. The pavilion and grounds were bedecked with bunting, while the tea. room was a picture of coloured flowers. A miniature green, with a statuette of a bowler, on a table was a ■ distinctive feature. in declaring the season open. Air. G. J. Mackay, president, expressed pleasure at the attendance, especially of the ladies. The forthcoming season, he said, promised to be a record one, and with the Summer Time Bill in operation bowlers would be enabled to carry on the competitions to a greater extent than before. A letter of congratulation had been forwarded to Air. T. K.. Sidey, ALP., upon his efforts, which had, at last, resulted in_ success. Air. Alackay congratulated the green superintendent and caretaker on the manner in which th§ greens had beer, prepared. He mentioned that the premier clubs of Canada and Australia had extended an ihvitation to a New Zealand bowler’s team to pay a visit next year, and he hoped to see some of their members making the trip. Airs. Alackay then threw the jack and the 1927-28 season was declared open. Eleven greens were playing during the afternoon. An orchestra dispensed music, and afternoon tea was served. Results:— Presidents v. Vice-Presidents (presidents’ names first in each case). —Woodham, C. Allan, W. Dimery. McKinlay. 20, v. Johnson, Alessenger, Daniel, E. A. Craig, 21; Matheson, Arnold, Anstiss, Dr. Moir, 22, v. Treacy, Dicketts, Ryrie, H. AV. AA'ilson, L. Evans. 11; De Renzie, Harvey, Rawlingson, G. J. Mackay, 19, v. Paterson, Bush, Henton, AAT H. Clarke, 16. Kirk, Brown, AXcCrae, Fletcher 11, v. Hardy, Smith, Seantlebury, D. Hardy 24. Israel, Forder, Comm ins, Osmond 19, v. Blades, McDougall, AVyatt, Andrew 17. Hammond, Speir, Clarkson, Joll 22, v. Barclay, Bilkey, Hacket, Bailey, 12. Shaw, Benny, Robertson, Graham 26, v. Probert, Carlaw, Prime, Nicholson 13. Piggett, Hodgson, A: R. Gray, F. Steele 27, v". Dadley, Goldsmith, Lanigan, Fraser 16. W. J. Campbell, Hood, Barker, Duncan 20, v. Crowhurst, J. Newell, Lyell, AVoolley 20. Bradley, Williams, H. K. Allan, Tv. S. Mack;’ - . 15, v. Watson, Alunro, Alason, Sheath 21. Simpson, B. Alyers, Hardie Neil, Alaxwell Walker 14, v. Mohr, Ansell, Perrett, Findlay 21. Howard, Rainger, Bourke, McMahon 15, v. Buttimore, Forrest, Hewitson, Linder

Carlton “The prosperity of the Carlton Bowling Club has always been due to the loyalty of its members, and to those many friends who have worked so hard in its interests. The committee extends its sincere thanks,” said the president, Mr. W. Ball, when declaring the 1927-28 summer season open on Saturday afternoon. Air. Ball welcomed representatives from the Dominion Council, the Auckland Centre and most of the clubs in the district, to the 35th opening ceremony. To those members “who had hibernated during the winter” the president introduced a new green which had been laid down since last season. “I wish to make a special appeal to the lady friends of the club,” the president continued. “Daylight saving .will soon be with us, and wives will find their husbands coming home in time to go to bed.” He appealed to them to put up with such irregularities because the men folk would no doubt be in better tempers with so much more play. In accordance with the time honoured custom, the president’s wife, Airs. Ball, threw the first jack and play commenced. Afternoon tea was served by the ladies in the clubhouse to the visitors and playing members. Play resulted as follows:

Overy, Isacs, Wrighton, Davidson, 23, V. London, Allwood, Coutts, Gillies, 23; Hodge, Stohr, Bennett, AV. Coltman, 19, V. Andrews, AATllimson, Coulthard, Clarkson, 19; AVright, Baird, Rowe, Alclndoe, 23, v. Sawyer, Norgrove, AVishart, Everett, 15; Alurdoch, T. A\ r atson, Gordon, Ramsay, 20, v. Buchanan, Page-Brown, Holmes, Bell, IS; Gerring, Ramsay, Elliott, Laurenson, 13, a*. Adamson, Norton, Brittain, Snedden, IS; AA'hite, Little, Clayton, Thorne, 22, v. Richards, Frane, Birkenhead, Holland, 12; Garnson, Anderson, Kelly, Lamb, 27, v. Abdallah, Dickie, Deere, O’Sullivan, 16; Hudson, Hill, Avery, AVarren, 30, v. Hutchison, Gould, Arey, Terry, 16; Goile, Robertson, Gladding, Blair, 17, v. Pitt, Williams, Edmonds, Roberts, 15; Ross, Alorton, Holland, Taylor, 28, v. Alc-Glone, Stilwell, Ritchie, Wickstead, 23; Stevenson, AlcNab, Bates, Truseott, 28, v. Aleany, Cottrell, Campbell, Kilgour, 22; Garrett, Turner, Laird, Hill, 22, v. Hamilton, Foster, Schnackenburg, Hosking, 22; \ T an Stavern, AVatson, Knight, Casey, 27, v. Bartrum, Sawbridge, Davey, E. Knight, 13; 1 AA r hitaker, Donnell, Jnglis, Alartin, 23, v. Clifton, Blewden, Bird, Reiiwick, 14. Devonport Opens Alany Devonport bowlers attended the opening of the Devonport Bowling Club’s 'season on Saturday afternoon. The president, Air. H. S. \Y\ King, welcomed the visitors and referred to the fact that the Alayor of Devonport, Air. E. Aldridge, was present. He was new to bowls, said Air. King, but they soon hoped to make a bowler of 'him. Air. Aldridge congratulated the club on its improvements, which had been extensive during the year. Friendly games were played during the afternoon. -Matches resulted as follows:—Dunmore, A. E. Jones, Melville, Elvy, 23, v. Spier, Jackman, Bruce, Alclntyre. 19; Gill, Cotier, Watson, Anderson, 24, v. Clark, Lund, Batten, iKng, 22; Barber, Buchanan, T. AA'rigley, Sullivan, 22, v. Alorgan, Aldridge, Mincliin, Blackburn, 19; Sinclair, McLeod, J. P. AAT'ight, Cox, 29, v. Atkin Palmer, Latta, Gallagher, 19: George, Elmsley, Martinson, Gooding, 26, v. Full-

james, Chivers, Susman, Lowe, 16; Guthrie, AlcLean, Blaekie, Harty, 23, v. Brown, Murphy, Aloran, Jackson, 17; AA'oods, A'aile, Xewbegin, Ashmore, 16, v. Robertson, Heath. AAT'ight, Alills, 16; AlcLaren, Griffiths, Trevithick, Barker, 17, v. Griffiths, Blair, Connell. Stapleton, 16; AlcGregor, Thorton, Trayes, Audi'ey, 25, V. Coleman, Crow, Hamlin, Goldwater, 23; AlcDonald, Dickens, Davis, Bach, 24, V. Pitts, Andrews, AlcLaren, 12; Penrose, Ching, Miller, Anderson, 24. v. Screaton, Campbell, Grundy, McCallum, 19. Epsom Club There was an attendance of over 300 members and friends at the Epsom Bowling and Croquet Club’s grounds on Saturday, when the club celebrated its 21st birthday. - The pavilion and grounds were gaily decorated with flags and buntings in keeping with the occasion. In congratulating th*s club on 9t s coming of age the president. Air. T. R. George, gave particular thanks to those members who had worked hard - and supported it since its infancy. Airs. George declared the green open by rolling the jack. The honour of the first bowl was given to Air. R. Clark, one of the original members. After a few words on the aims and hopes of the Croquet Club, Airs. Hamblin, the president, struck the first ball and declared the green open. Afternoon tea was given by the ladies, and music was supplied by AlcCarthy’s Orchestra. Results: Fox, .AV. Harris, Lewis, W. Taylor 16, v. Slater, ALorton, Gladding, Aliller 25. Yearbury, Mynott, Tozer, Delaway 20, v. Westwood, Yorke, AV. AVallace, Toomer 20. Johnston, Dowling, McGowan, AA r alton 20, v. Bryce, Hill, A. Taylor, T. George 19. W. A. Gribble, Duke, AA’. AV. Gribble, Bridges 29, v. Wiseman, Furnell, Penn, E. Richmond 18. Gordon, McMillan,- AlcGregor, Burton 16, v. Davies, Lawrence, A. Wright, AV. Smith 24. AVhitehouse, McCullough, Crawford, E. F. James 23, v. Hendry, Gray, Tingey, Nash 23. Hutchison, Wells, Ramsay, J. AVright 17, v. Atoyle, Hamblin, Laud, Gosling 26. Mcßeith, Johnson, J. Smith 20, v. French, Paget, Kendall, Blakey 21. Diamond, A. F. J. Laud, Ongley, Mingins 22, v. Ambury, Sainty, J. AVallace, Parker-Hill U. Freeman, Were, Rutland, Grattan 25, v. Harris, Browning, G. Blaythwait, Jenkins 23. Curtis, Sevin, Garson, AlcPlierson 25, v. Dr. Rowley, Hayes, Jackson, Jnglis 19. Boyd. ATcDougall, C. Lamb, AV. Boyne 14, v. Carruth, Hall, A\ r addingham, Blanchard 23. AVylie, Peak, F. Richmond, Addison, 23, v. J. Harrison, Ilardley, A. G. Clark, Alorrison ,17.

Mount Albert Before the 1927-28 season closes it is hoped that at least 30 new members will have linked up with the Alt. Albert Bowling Club. That was the keynote to the speech of the president, Air. J. C. AVallett, at the official opening of the club on Saturday afternoon. In extending a welcome to the large assemblage of bowlers and visitors, the president expressed the hope that from the large population of Alt. Albert they would be able to bring their membership up to at least 120. The operation of the Daylight Saving Bill would allow greater opportunities for play, and lie sincerely trusted that the coming season would be a most successful one. Mr. L. E. Rhodes, Alayor of Alt. Albert, who was present as a visitor, congratulated the club on the splendid condition of the greens. Amidst the applause of the assemblage the first “kitty” was thrown by Airs. Wallett, and the season declared open. Games resulted as follows:—Jones, Dinery, Dawson, Bodley, 14, v. Dann, Bouskill, Pickens, Cuthrie, 20; Pool, Gladding, Bald, Wallett, 21, v. AVallace, Entrican, Lane, Holdsworth, 20; Trigg, Lansdale. Bartons, Walker. 13. v Boothly, Doyle, Luke, Hawke, 30, Humphries, Hughes, Richards, Rowe, 23, v. Service, Stenson, T. Alaxwell, T. E. Jones, 21; Nybert, AA r . Thomas, Cutforth, Stevens, 24, v. Grix, Patterson, Bennett, A. Jenkins, 24; Rogers, Horsley, Grindy, Aluir, 17, v. Crowe, Pirrit. Coffey, Nesbit, 24; Francis, Shepherd, H. Dawson, Bigelow, 19, v. Rev. Sutherland, Blemley, Floyd, G. Clarke, 22; Dyson, Pearson, Blair, Alleby, 23, v. Stevenson, Beck, Chappell, S. E. Chappell, 15. Ponsonby Green

The bad weather had considerably delayed the work on the green, said the president of the Ponsonby Bowling Club, All*. R. A. Drummond, at the official opening on Saturday afternoon, but the green superintendent and the caretaker had succeeded in getting the grounds in good order. He read a telegram from Air. Pascoe sending the best wishes of the 1 centre executive on the official opening. The first jack was thrown by Airs. AVilfred Manning. Results are as follow: Peterson, Baggett, Harkins, Drummond, 12, v. Dromgool, Colebrook, Fai - - row, Hawkins, 19; Alorris, Ormerod, D. McGregor, Bucljan, t 7. v. A. Good. Hill. Pardington, Somerville, 26; A. AA r ilson, AlcKeown, Pettit, Bryant, 17, v. F. Aloore, T. Elleray, Lucenia, Gill, 14; Mulliner, AVaterworth Goldwater. Dick, 20, V. Gentles, Struckett. A. T. Craig, Best, 20; Cowburne, Fanch, Loveft, Letham, 21, v. AVebster, Buckle, Oswald, J. Paterson, 11 ; Blamires, Gray, AlcLeod. Rowbottom, 22, v. Xeumegen, Oldham, Payne, Johnson, ,15; Lye, Oates, Neild, J. McGregor, 21, v. Parkinson, Blincow, Miller, Alclnnes, 17; Hemmings, R. Carbines, Rolfe, J. McLeod, 20. v. Bishop, Alartin, F. Carbines, Kelly, 16: R. Smith, Dougherty, Coppins, AATlson, 12, v. Clai'ke, A\ . Elleray, King, .T. Griffiths, IS; Carlaw, Schischka, AA'. AAT'ight, Crowe, 25, v. E. Good, AAT Brown, Braidwood. Gibson, 10; Cox, Black, 19, v. Robb. Rolston, 17. Remuera ! Brave flags fluttered over the Kem- ! uera Bowling Club’s beautiful grounds, | where the season was opened on Saturday afternoon. Large crowds were present., including representatives of various clubs. The veteran president, Air. H. C. Choyce, declared the season open in a short speech. He welcomed the visitors, including a large number of ladies. The club had been hindered by a shortage of ground, but now arrangements had been made with the Dilworth Trust, and. with a new area soon to be a\*ailable, the club would have room for 36 rinks, which, it was said, would be the biggest area of any bowling club in the world.. Apropos, of that record, Air. Choyce mentioned that he himself was the oldest president of any club in the Dominion. He tendered thanks 'to the ladies of the club to the Ground Committee, and others.

Airs. YVyvern Wilson, a daughter of the president, then threw the jack, and Air. Choyce bowled an excellent first shot to open the season’s play. Following are the results of matches:— AA'. J. Campbell, Cutfield, AI. Bell, Frost, 16, v. Sawyer, R. AA’alker, Baker, Townley, 13; Sutherland, Loosemore, AVyatt, Newton, 15, v. Cahill, B. Bluck, Dempsey, Alacfarlane, 14; Young, Styak, Tudhope, AV. C. Young, 18, v. Purchas, AA’allace, Alahon, Alella s, 15; Canon Alexander, Franklin, Watson, 17, v. Donaldson, AA r hittaker, Somerfield, A. R. Graham. 16; Sturges, Bowles, Dranfield, Coe, 18, v. Blackmore, Edmiston. Harrison, Harbutt, 24; Alartin, Taylor. AA'ight, Bray, 21, v. Rainger, Hatch, C. Kissling, East, 19: De Boissere, Tancred, AA". T. Bell. Paterson, 18, v. Kirk, Fisher, Stubbs, E. D. Reid, 15; Jackson, Stanfield, Spooner,

E. Jury. 22. v. Farrer, Kenderdine. Wright. G. Walker. 15; Hertslett. Wade. V. Bull, Franks. 20. v. Palmer. Williams. Burcher, Russell. 10; Cooth. Douglas, K. D. Ashton. Saxton, 22. v. Bryett, Brownlee, Scott, Wilieox, IS; Procter, Vickerman, Long, Choyce, 20, v. Brook. Smith, Davis, Leyland. 20; Keary. Seelly, <r. 1-F. Kissling. Palmer, 19. v. O’Leary, Maddorn, Short, Daniels. 16: W. Walker. Dean, Uhnibourne. Garrard. 23. v. Seagar, Hawkins, Clark. C. Brookes. 22; Gannaway. Annandale, T. A. Ashton, 22, v. S Kissling, Marshall, Jacks, 20. Rocky Nook Never during the 27 years of its existence have the Rocky Nook Bowling Club’s greens been in better order than on the occasion of its official opening ceremony for the 1926-27 season. held on Saturday afternoon. In making that statement the Hon. George Fowlds, patron throughout the whole of the period, congratulated the greenkeeper, Mr. John Jenkins. Over 80 bowlers and approximately 200 visitors were present, and the occasion was marked with great enthusiasm. To these the president, Mr. R. Eagleton. extended a welcome, and expressed the hope that the coming season would be one of the most sue- ; cessful in the history of the club. Mrs. Blackley, daughter of the president, then threw the first jack, and the season’s play commenced. Nine rinks were occupied. During the afternoon opportunity was taken by Mrs, Blackley to present the club, on behalf of Mr. Eagleton and family, with a handsome flag in memory of .her mother. Iri conjunction with the Bowling Club the Rocky Nook Ladies’ Croquet Club was also opened. Results; Friendly Matches.—Hairison, Baxter, Jones, Eagleton 23, v. Kent, Cunningham, White, Taylor 13; Taylor, Mason, Alder, Smith 13, v. Farley, Kayes, Street, Gribble 25; Wilson, Huston, Williams, West 15, v. Jones, Reid. Liversidge, Kayes 27; Hedges, Berry, Wright, Pearce 19, v. Aughton, Hudson, Loram, Buckle 17; Hall, Beehre, Stone, Roylance 17, v. Huston, Cullen, Vivian, Finch 23; Yeo, Hitch en, Cliff e, Keatley 27, v. Mayhill, Thomas, Blakey, White 20; Compston, Tongue, Goodall, Clarke 22, v. Austin, Findlav, Bain, Jenkins 25; Sidler, Cad•wallader, Milner 21, v. Bigrave, Smith, W. Jenkins 19. Stanley Bay Club There was a large attendance at the opening of the Stanley Bay BowlingClub. The president, Mr. H. Purser, welcomed the visitors, who included Mr. J. Pascoe, Mr. A. Harris, M.P. and Mr. J. Hislop, Deputy-Mayor of Devonport. He congratulated the Auckland Bowling Centre on re-electing Mr. Pascoe as its president. Mr. Purser referred to the improvements to the club’s pavilion, and asked for nominations for bowlers who were willing to accept invitations to visit Canada, Australia and England. Mr. Pascoe congratulated the club on its success. Friendly games were played during the afternoon. The results of the games were as follows:—Whitley, Weller, Cox, McMaster. IS, v. Ferguson, Bathgate, Brown, Benson, 17; Hindman, Gentles, Sheehan, Hall, 20, v. Sainty, Paterson, Bertrand. Ogilvie, 14; Gallon, Hay, Wilson, Purser, 27, v. Clarke, Wrigley, Locke, White, 16; Sergeant, Melling, Lambie, MacGregor, 23, v. Savage, C. E. Smith, Bartlett, Vugler, 19; H. E. Smith, Darroch, Sakey. Paterson, 15, v. Bray, Chesney, Bentley, Codd. 13; Stevens, Dewar, Hooker, McGlashan, 28, v. Darroch, Ross, Nicholl, .Jones, 24.

West End A large gathering of members and friends assembled at the 16th opening of the West End Bowling Club on Saturday. The weather was all that could be desired and the green was tastefully decorated. Air. G. H. Plummer, president, expressed the club’s deepest appreciation of the services of the ladies, who were given three cheers at his request. Mr. J. W. Hardley, past president of the. Dominion Bowling Association, expressed his pleasure at being present. On behalf of the Dominion Association, he wished the club every success. Mr. Hardley was supported by Messrs. Whitten and Tonkin, members of the Auckland Centre. Mr. M. J. Savage, M.P.. expressed thanks for the opportunity of meeting members of the club. Whatever was due in thanks for the Daylight Saving Bill, he said, was due to Mr. T. K. Sidey, M.P. Mrs. Plummer then rolled the silver jack and made a toucher with the first bowl. Following are the results of the games played: I. Schneideman, W. White, Freeman, G. Plummer 17, v. Mortimer,' Price, Noton, Newton 15; W. Irwin, E. Darby, Hill, R. Scott 22, v. Copeland, B. Wilson, Haig, Chiplin 17; McMurtrie, R. Cox, Bell, Maher 11, v. Collins, W. Hardley, W. Denison, Garry 20; Gribble, G. Hardley, Knaggs, B. Scott 14, v. Service, Mackie, McKeown, Thomson 23; Haynes, E. White, Wynvard, Tonkin 23, v. Rremford, Knox, Kirk, Qualtrough 21; Sands, J. Darby, Anderson, Thomson 19, v. Selby, Lovatt, Potter, Codd 22; Eggington, Thomass, Worsfold, Clarke 14, v. George, Trimble, Tire, Pierce 29; Harris, Horsley, Draffin. Hosking 36, v. Hedlund, Cornwall, Whitten, Torrence 19. Onehunga The informal opening of the Onehunga Club was held in the presence of a large number of members and friends. Air. C. J. Schnauer, one of the vicepresidents in the absence of Air. S. Davenport, president, welcomed the visitors and new members. He congratulated the secretary and superintendent, Mr. T. A. George, on the relaying of one of the greens and the formation of a new one. Airs. Schnauer threw the first jack. Members and friends then adjourned to the croquet green, where Air. Schnauer congratulated the ladies on having won the pennant for seven years in succession and wished success for the coming season'. Matches resulted as follows; — _ _ . L. Bray, A. Aloore, Flowerday, T. A. George 32, v. Whiteside, W. Moore, Alarsden, Robertson 22; Westney, McKeown, Lomas, M. Farquhar 32 v. Byrne, Collins, Lindeberg, W. Wallace, 10; Hickman, 1 . W. Ross, R. Sutherland, Aludie 19. v. Vasev, Bradley, Foote, Waters 18; Bur-c-ess/j. Ross. Lloyd, E. Sutherland 20, v. Stokes, Fordham, *A. Gatland, F. Gatland, 18; McMaster, Beere, Cowell, I. Sutherland 20, v. Gill, Ireland, Alclntosh. T. Wallace 13; Haydon, Welham, Macklow, Kenney 24; v. Skinner, Giggins, Allen, Schnauer 34; Buchanan, Cqutts, \ ella, Wright 20, v. Kennedy, Whitmore, Harlock, A. Brown 17: Phillips, H. Bray.* Mu Pro 24, v. Richardson, Jones, Davies

Ellerslie There was a large gathering at the j opening ot“ the Ellerslie green. The i president congratulated the club on its : progress during the year. He said; special praise was due to Mr. J. A. Godfrey and Mr. Woolliams for the splendid playing green. During the year the club laid down a new croquet lawn as a result of a scheme brought down by Air. J. A. Godfrey, It will be ready for play by Christmas. Among those present was Air. W. J. Jordan, M.P., patron of the club, who spoke on the Summer Time Bill. Other visitors included Air. W. J. Alunro. Wanganui, Mr. Selby, representing the Ho wick Club, who was the oldest member on the green, and Mr. C. H. Hill, a life member. Air. Selby is 89 years of age and Air. Hill is 85. Owing to the absence of Airs. Flyger, the first jack was thrown by Airs. Toy, wife of a vice-president. Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames Toy, Sykes, Knight and Osborne. Following are the results of games played: Ganiev, Hunter. Lynex, Flyger 17, v. Alackenzie, Stevenson, Woodward. Plunkett 16; Campbell, Coombe, W. Watson, W. Osborne 27, v. Rostguard, McNice, Hosking, Dickson 16; Bolton, Longville, Slye, Green 17, v. Sykes, R. Hunter, Thompson, Diggens 17; Toy, Alackey, F. Watson, Smytheman 24, v. H. K. Mackenzie, Doorty, Bartlett, Wood 14; Ryan, Arthur, Selby. Godfrey 15, v. Joll, junr., Clarkson, Coppins, Macklow 23; Munro, Alitchell. A. C. Hill, Somerfield 22, v. Joll, senr., Treblecock, W. H. Smith, F. Osborne 12; Morgan, Pilkington, Lynch,

Henrv 15, v. Blair, Christmas, Austin, ; Gollan 15; Bracewell, Paterson, M-I.eod, McKelvie 20, v. AA’estbrooke, i ooksej.; Somerville, Taylor 17. Avondale A large number of visitors was present at the official opening of the Avondale green. Mr. W. Gilbert, president, extended a hearty welcome to the visitors. and congratulated the greenkeeper on the fine appearance of the greens and grounds. Air. 11. G. R. Mason, M.P., patron, briefly addressed the gathering and Rev. Rankin, president of the New Lynn Club, replied on behalf of the visitors. Advice was received from the sec retarv of the Auckland Bowling Centre that Mr. James Pascoe, president of the centre, had donated a very fine cup lor competition by the clubs from At ondale to Helensville. This announcement was greeted with applause and three cheers were given for the donor, j Mrs. Gilbert threw the first pack. The following games were played:—, Ansell, G. Tavlor, Gilmer, Porritt 30, < v F Taylor, Jeffreys, Potter. Kirkpat- \ rick 20; Wilmot, Corban; Mathieson, Beaton 29, v. Aleese, Lawrie, .Tones, Johnstou 22; Gracie, Monroe. Witham, Dyson 36, v. Galloway, Brookes, Busson, Rankin 16; Bleakley, Young, "Whyte, Somervell 20, v. Blane, Adams, Avery. Bush 16; Burgess, Melrose, "Wells, Pooler 19 v. Cairn, Francis, Nunns, Winks IS; Platt’ Tait, Kelsall, Darrach 19, v. Western, Hook. Croft, Aloncnr IS; Willard, Baker, Thompson, Cox 35, v. Cunningham, Myers, White, Hebden 28. Otahuhu About 150 members and visitors attended the official opening of the Otahuhu Bowling Club. The president, All. E. V. Pearce, and Airs. Pearce received the guests. The pavilion and grounds were decorated with hunting and ferns, and flowers adorned the tea tables. The president welcomed the visitors. On behalf of the club he thanked Mr. J. Ogilvie for his gift of a new club pennant, which was inscribed with the club’s monogram. The president thanked the greens superintendent, Air. K. Lippiatt, for his supervision and the splendid condition of the greens. Airs. Pearce threw the first jack. During the afternoon, Air. J. W. Hardley and Air. Thompson, of the Auckland Centre, paid an official visit and games were suspended while the visitors addressed the gathering. Afternoon tea was served by Airs. Pearce, assisted by Alesdames Alurdoch, Fearnley and Pinkey, and Allsses M. and F. Pearce. The Otahuhu Municipal Band rendered musical items. Results of games are:

Downey, Alo.ss. Carson, Pearce 21, v. Hart, Garrie, Alurdoch, AlcEntee 16; Tomes, Whyte, Sykes, Bradshaw 25, v. Hickson, W. Turner, Ernest, Gardiner 20: Hermansen, Davis, Alayo, Clarke IS, v. Roberts, Palmer, Fearnley, Cook 13; Tievan, Adams, Connor, Hamlin 18, v. Christie, Nixon, Pinkey, Eaves 23; Crawford, i Finn, Ogilvie, Morton 21. v. I. B. Whit- ! more, Trevena, Nicliolls, Davies 14; West. Collins, R. B. Todd, Wilson 21, v. Whitmore, Nicholson, Daisley, Goodwin 20: Barrett, Lawson, Sinclair, J. Harper 37. v. A. Turner, McLeary, Thomasen, Bailey 34; Morris, Rouse, Aladigan, Fearnlev 37, v. Neald, Boniface, Alorant, Ferguson 22. Kawau Island Club The opening- of the Kawau bowling took place at the Mansion House grounds in glorious weather. The winning team from Auckland* was skipped by Air. J. B. Henry, assisted bv Dr. Gordon, and the local team was skipped by Mr. AV. Hodgkins. The game was most exciting and was enjoyed bv a large number, including many from the visiting yachts and launches. Mangere East In ideal weather conditions, and with a perfect playing green, the Mangere East Bowling Club played the first round of the club’s percentage fours on Saturday. At tlie close of play, a ballot was held; when seven new members were elected. This brings the total of new members up to 13 for the season. The following are the results of the day’s play: Hodges, Kay, Hogan. McDonald, 20, v. Scoun, Litchfield, Sigley, Prangley. 30; Stevenson. Hunt. Massey, Hallier, 24, v. Tate. Moon. McX.aren. Granger, 14; Steel, Raven. 21. v. Xewson, McXeaby, 27.

Papatoetoe With a large number of the members repaying the opening day’s visits, the Papatoetoe Club’s greens were not overworked on Saturday. Those present were the guests of the tennis club at.* its official opening. The members of the croquet club also attended. The i following are the bowling results: Snelling. Cutforth, Balderson, 16. v. Nottingham, S. AlcCullough. Cowling. 21; Whyte, AAV Ison, 22, v. O’Loughlin. Civil, 17; C. Ritchie. AYakelin, Gillard. Tidmarsli. 17. v. H. Bryant, Wills, ] Bucton, Death. 16; A. Ritchie, Wyllie, Waters. Rawnsley, 34, v. Booth, Browne. R. AlcCollough, Roseveare, 17. Manurewa With the greens playing to perfection, sheltered from a gentle southeasterly breeze, the members of the Manurewa Bowling Club, held the official opening of their ground on Saturday, when visitors were present from practically every club within travelling distance, necessitating the use of every rink available. Air. C. A. Fawcet, president of the club, welcomed one and all, and trusted that they would all have a very enjoyable day’s play. He mentioned that 20 new members had been elected, the majority of whom were present. Air. A. C. A. Sexton, chairman of the j Alanurewa Town Board, from which {body the land is leased, also spoke,

CLUB MATCHES

mentioning his pleasure at seeing the area in such a splendid condition. Air. Fawcett then called on Mrs. Fawcett to throw the jack, after which he declared the greens open. A visit was paid by Alessrs. Hardley and Thompson, representing the Dominion centre executive, and they congratulated the club on the splendid opening. The results of play for the afternoon are as follow: —Sidaway. Hawthorn. Osborne. Steele, 14. v. Grind rod. W. Frost, Whitton. Pegler. 24; Mitchell. Coxliead, Runciman, Dunn. 17, v. Hood. Bell, Galloway, Law. 19; Sheldon. King, Gallaher, A. Hewitt, 24, v. F. White, AlcDonald, Butterworth. Robertson, 19; Jones, R. Craig, Fowler. Murray, S. v. Rogers. T. Wood. F. Wood.* R. Frost, 22: Bryan. Bell, Graham, Dawe. 25. v. Hull. Richards, Fawcett. Forbes, 9: Wilcox, Wells. Nield. 25, v. Collett, S. Craig, Gray, 11. Otahuhu

With the pavilion bedecked \n ith strings of gay bunting, and the municipal band enlivening the proceedings with an abundance of musical items, the Otahuhu Bowling Club successfully opened its greens on Saturday, under ideal weather conditions. The lawns presented a very gay appearance, as representatives from practically every club in the Auckland district were present, and each displayed a combina - non of colours distinguishing their headquarters. In h. few words. Mr. G. V. Pearce, president, welcomed the visitors, and expressed his wish that one and all would spend an enjoyable day’s play. He then called on Airs. Pearce to throw the first jack, and then drew the shot. |An apology was received from Mr. E. D. McLennan, M.P., expressing his regret at being unable to he present. Messrs. Hardley and Thompson, of the Dominion centre executive, attended and expressed pleasure at being present. The new club pennant, donated by Air. J. Ogilvie, graced the place of honour for the first time. During the afternoon teams representing the president and vice-presi-dents engaged in play, and a very enjoyable day’s sport resulted as follows: Downey, Aloss. Carson. Pearce, 21, v. 'Hart. Gorrie. Alurdoch, McEntee, 36; Cornes. Whyte, Sykes, Bradsh#w. _5, v. Hickson, W. Turner, Ernest. Gardiner 20; Hermansen. F. B. Davis. May, Clark. 39, v. Roberts. Palmer. Fearnley, Cook. 13: Frewin, Adams. Connor, Hamlin. 18, v. Christie, Nixon. Pinhey, Eaves, 23: Crawford, Finn, Ogilvie, Alorton. 21, v. O. B. A\ hit more, Trevena. Nicliolls. Davis, 14: e^,* Collins, R. Todd. Wilson. 21, v. G E. Whitmore, Nicholson. Daisies, Goodl- - °0- Barrett, Lawson, Sinclair, J. Harper. 17, v. J. Turner. McNeary. Thomson, Bailey. 34; Marns. Rouse, S E. Fearnley. Aladigan. I*. v. Neild. | Boneface.- Marrant. Ferguson. 22 .

Opotiki (From Our Own Correspondent) OPOTIKI, Saturday. The Opotiki Citizens’ Bowling Club green was opened this afternoon in glorious summer weather. A large number of members turned up. Tlit* club has enrolled a record number of new members this year. r w. Stevens, president, welcomed the visitors. Mrs. Stevens threw the jack after which the green were fully occupied with mixed teams of both clubs. .. „ AC the conclusion of play Mr. G. Dawson, vice-president of the Opotiki Bowling Club, heartily thanked the members of the Citizens’ Club for the pleasant afternoon.

Following are the results of club bowling matches played on Saturday . Dominion Road. —Ordinary draw: Buck - lev, Gunning, Clifford, Goldsmith, 25, v - Clark, Or me, Cartwright. Truman, IS; ironside. Tattersall, Sharkey, Blair, 1-*. iv. Sessions. Davis, Deakin, Newton, 3*: Ilinkley, Barton, Ashby, AV. Richardson. 17 v. Ferguson. Swap, Nagle, A\ inthrop, 24; Bellamv, Ricliardson, Ayling, Robbins, 23. v. Ranum. Virtue. Stone, Coupland, 19; Percy, Sutherland, Kelly, 17, v. Peat, Robertson, Yeoman, 16Mount Eden.— Club fours: ra> 1° . Dodge, Rintoul, Jones, 17, v. Barry, Bailev. Fogerty, Baker. 19; Young. Rendell. Shnriffs Cornes, 25. v. Delamore, Chambers, Hoyte Fraser, 17: Douglas, Mueller, AA'hite’, Hull, 35. v. Buller. Moore, Johnston, Elliott, 22: Murdoch, Short, Serjeant, Surman, 16, v. Cave. Spence, Ferguson, Gatenbv. 18; Poole, AVagstaff, 4 Reid, Daisley, 17. v. B. Smith, Owen. ! Bainbridge, Rankin, 17; Watson, Stone, i Gribble Trayes. 22. v. Mackenzie, williams, Bourke, .Marshall, 16: AA’right, Walton, Sherriff, Franklin, 16, v. Hughes. Grav, Robertson, Middleton. 21; Gregson, McCatday. Ross. Hayman, 23, v. Milroy. Ovens. Stokes, Fulton. 21: Darrach. Bartlefet, Cochrane, 12, v. J. Smith. Beere. Kinniburgh, 26. Waitemata. —A. G. Osborne. M. I* isher, T. H. Hurlev, J. T. Aspden, 24, v. W. J. Fullbrook, AV. Hulse, D. Elston. G. H. ’ Lyon, 17: E. Swindail. A. E. Wilkins, F ' G. Blackwell, W. G. AlcKinstrie, 17, v. F Hubble. J. Dent, H. Crowley. J. R. McPhail, 13: J. J. Brown. C. Rose, J. "Williamson, A. Campbell. 17. v. S. Rogers, C. Llewellyn, H. Burrows, D. R. Davies, 17; R. Birch, G. Davidson. J. AV. Lethbridge, S. 35. McGill, 22, v. E. Mullon, A. Wills, J. A. Adams, R. A. Johnston, IS: A. AV. Re veil, AV. Corrin. N. Swanson, S. Flavell, 22. v. E. J. Fraser, S. Mills, W. Watson, F. G. Blackwell, 16; J. Smith, T* Stewart. H. D. Boles. A. AV. Currie, 20. v. F. Hallett, C. Delaney, J. Jones, H. Cadness, 13. INTER-CLUB MATCH Following are the results of matches between Hillsborough and Te Papa pa played on Saturday. the Hillsborough players being mentioned fiisst:—At T# Papapa: Goldsmith, 10. v. Bridge, 11; Simson, 19. v. Wilson. 21. At Hillsborough: Baker, 20, v. Thorp, 17; Pollard, 28, v. Speight, 16.