Saturday’s Bowling

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 491, 22 October 1928, Page 7

Saturday’s Bowling

Numerous Official Openings

SUCCESSFUL FUNCTIONS HELD

THE majority of the city and suburban bowling clubs held their official openings on Saturday when, thanks to ideal conditions, enjoyable games were played. Officials irom the Auckland Centre visited most of the greens during the afternoon, and visits bv members of various clubs were freely exchanged. *

WAITE MATA The president, Mr. H. Cadness, welcomed a large attendance of bowlers and visitors at the official opening of the ijlth season of the Waitemata Bowling and Croquet Club on Saturday. He contended that the situation of the rinks with its surrounding native scenery was unequalled or excelled in the Auckland Province. Addresses were delivered by the Mayor of Northcote, Mr. A. E. Greenslade. Mr. Alex. Harris, M.P., and Mr. G. M. Reed, who represented the Auckland Bowling Centre. The first jack of the season was rolled by Mrs. H. Cadness. The croquet section of the club was opened by Mrs. C. Rose, the president. During an interval the president presented Mi'. W. Corin, the first year’s players’ champion for the season 1927-28, with a gold medal suitably inscribed, and to the club a silver cup, donated by himself and to be known as the Cadness Cup, for a two-rink tournament to be played on Wednesdays by the marine borough clubs. The pavilion and grounds were gaily decorated and the Birkenhead Borough Band under the baton of Mr. Grei Smith contributed a musical gramme. Afternoon tea was supplied to bowlers and visitors by the bowlers’ wives. The following games were plaved: Sharp. Alexander. Watson, Smith, 17 v. Moller, Aspden. Williamson, McGill’ 13: Corrin, Hulse, Davies. McKinstrv. 20. v. Stewart, Wilson, Lethbridge. A. Fra.ser 12; Davidson, Hallett, E. J. Fraser. Tarrant. 30, v. Wells, Pearm, Cadness, Lyon, 0: Whitehead. Griffiths, Birch, Delaney, 24. v. Mays, Boles, Swindail, Bilkey, 14; Bentley, Dent, Blackledge, Dick, 30, v. Hubble. Brown, Robertson, Potter. 15; Brennan, Swanson. Osborne, McPhail, IS, \*. Fisher, Rogers. Blackwell, Burrows, l?,. CARLTON It did not need the "Heremai” sign displayed at the entrance to the Carlton Bowling Club on Saturday to assure visitors of a hearty welcome. The annual opening ceremony again attracted a large attendance, and visitors were received with the traditional hospitality of the club. The president, Mr. A. B. Barter, extended a hearty welcome to tho numerous visitors. In a brief but appropriate speech he referred to the opening ceremony as a prologue to the season’s play. There was only one performer, he said, and that was the president's wife, who threw up kitty. Mr. Barter expressed the hope that members would spend an enjoyable season, and that the club -would continue to register the same progress as in past seasons. Mrs. Barter then threw up the first ball and the green was declared open for the season. A number of games were played, and r.ftcrnoon tea was dispensed by wives of the members. Results are as follow: Casey, Stokes, Jamieson, Holmes, 21, v. Little, Baird, Harvey, Perry, 16; Ramsay, McGlone, Wicksteed, Blair, 12, v. luglis, Birkenhead, Fish, Fookes, 32; D. Dickson. Pitt, Coutts, Truscott, 24, v. Buchanan, Linder, Stevens, Tutt, 22; Kewbegin, P.arkinson, Clarkson, Davidson, 29, v. A. Dixon. Mitchell, Wishart, Ball, 20; Rowe, Bates, Kilgour, Barter, 23. v. O’Loughlin. Horrell, Snell. Keith, 16; Tyndall. F. C. Robertson, Brittain, J. Smith, 23, v. Corsie, Turner, T. Watkin, Lamb, 9; Holford. Burns, Packman, Gordon. 15, v. Pennalligen. J. Turner, T. Mountain. C. Kelly*. IS: Hodge, Stuart, C. Mountain, Warren, 14, v. J. Watson, Wright. Williams. W. D. Kelly, 13; Garrard, Lundon, Pollard. Duffln, 27, v. Adamson, Meaney. Bird, Fraser, 16; Hamilton. F. E. Robertson. Gavey. 21, x. Clayton, Gage-Brown, Cross, 23; Hudson. Thompson, Brown. Muston, 22, v Abdullah, Fuge. Williamson. Denison, 13; Harland. W. Fletcher. Sargeant, Laird, 21. v. Johnston, Doyle. Ronayne. Gardiner, 21; Trendall. Martin. Frost. Snedden, 19, v. White. Stohr. Deare. Knight, 17; Demetri. McKay. Dillicar. Renwick. 13. v. Anfi’ove. Richardson, Buxton. Ritrhie. 17; Winks. Cottrell. Isaacs. 17. v. "Blewden. Nation. No+on. 15: Clifton. Oven*. G. Hosking. 21. v. Van Staveren. Dickey, Wetherilt, J. Hosking, 30. REMUERA The opening of the Remuera Bowling Club took place in fine weather shortly after 2 o’clock. There was a large attendance of members and friends, and also visitors from other clubs. The president, Mr. T. Procter, referred to the ambitious scheme embarked on by the club, which included a new green at the rear of the club-house, and an extension of the croquet greens for the Croquet Club, which, he said, would no doubt be appreciated by the members. Mr. Procter extended a warm welcome to the large number of visitors *rom other clubs, and also to the members of the Remuera Ladies’ Croquet Club, who were their guests for the afternoon. Mr. Procter concluded by expressing his best wishes for a very' successful season for all members of the club. Miss Thompson, a niece of the president, then sent down the first ball, and the season was declared open. A series of games in which members and visitors took part occupied the afternoon, visitors being entertained with the club's customary hospitality. Results were as follow:—Burnett, Rudman. Colthard. Woolley, 15, v. Passmore, Wake. Davis, Osmond, 23; Griffiths, Hatch, Paterson, Russell, 17, v. Achison, Brook, Burcher, Hooper, 17; Shannon, Myers. Johnston, Vuglar, 22, v. Whittaker, Jacks. Somerfield, East, 31; Douglas, Raynes, Marshall. Long. 17, v. Cutfield, *V inthrop, Bell, W. T. Clarkson, 25; Hertaler, Tudehope, Xenderdine, Ashton, J®. v. Choyce,. Hawkins, Dransfield, Daniels, 15; Williams, J. M. Vickerman, Walton. Proctor, 20, v. Lusher, Edmislon, Short, Findlay, 20; Fisher, Annan£ale, Kissling, Badeley, 19, v. Everton, Dicketts, Anderson, Saxton, 17: Coath, O Leary. C. Kissling, Ryan, 21, v. Martin, Purchas, Rathbone, Maher, 11; bymes, Robertson, Scott, Macfarlane, 20, v. H. Brown, Mahon, Rainger, Hawkens, Loosemore, McGregor, H. Wright, W. Wallace, 23, v. Booth, Farrar, Ridings, J. Hill, 17; j. a. Thomson, Sissons, B. Bull, S. Kissling, 19, v. McKechnie, R. L. Williams, Wight, Young. 25; Kirk, Dixon, A M. Bell. Xewthon, 11, v. Tomlinson, Menzies, Norton, Harbutt, 21; Sutherland. Alexander. Harrison, Gavey, 28, v. Walker, Jackson. J. Baker. Diamond, 26; Dempsey. Mellars, 27. v. Bowles, J7allace, Tuke, 11: Stubbs, Bruce Smith, R- Ashton, 19, v. W. Diamond, A. Brown, E- D. Reid, 22. EPSOM “When I look round upon the willing hand of workers I have with me I feel Proud to be president of the Epsom Club,” stated Mr. R. McK. Morrison at official opening of that club. He did not think it would be possible Set better green superintendent in ‘New Zealand than the one they had, or a better secretary or treasurer. The president referred to the sickness of Mr. Locke, a valued member of £he club, and expressed regret on behalf of the club that he was not able to be present that afternoon. He also referred to the excellent manner in w hich Mr. Hardley had represented the club on the English tour and the energetic manner in which he had always striven to advertise the dominion’s products. The president expressed the hope that members w ould find the greens to their liking during the season, and trusted that the fine spirit of the game would again Prevail in the club. Mr. H. C. Clarke, who represented the president of the Auckland Centre, conveyed the best wishes of the c *ntre for an enjoyable season. Mrs. Morrison then sent up the jack w hich officially opened the season, Mrs.

Walker playing the first stroke for the Croquet Club. Afternoon tea was handed round and a '’ e , r , y Pleasant afternoon was spent. following were the results of play:— R*« l l t * ol 2£ r2 £ , .« Sansbury » A - Jones, 23. v. oinson, Gladding, "Wilkinson, 22; W. Harrison, Ongley, Foote, Grattan, 35, v. E. Taylor, Kingey, A. Taylor, Millen, 29; Slater, Brown, Fox, Goldsmith, 24, v. Llarkson, Gordon, McGregor, Tanner, 16; oo' Parkinson, Johnston, Mingins, v. A. S. Lamb, R. G. Clark, Morton, Smith, 14; Standen, Lawrence, Hethering£?n, Morison, 25, v. French, Beckman, A. G. Clarke, H. C. Clarke. 15; Harris, McMullen, A, Wallace, Gosling, 23, v. BowFox, Greening, E. Richmond, 15; vV ells. Peak, F. Richmond, Inglis, 23, v. Carruth, McCullough, Bruce, Burton, 16; W H Lamb, Furnell, Ramsay, J. Wright, 28, v. Freeman, Hendry, Paget, de Launay, 15; Bean, Wood, Mcßeath, Jenkin, -o, v. McMillan, Westwood, Penn, Par--17; Turner, J. Harrison, Kendall, Llakey, «4, v. T. Wallace, McDougail, Wheelans, Parker-Hill, 15; Gribble, Matthews, C. Lamb, E. F. Jones, 26, v. Wiseman, Land. McCowan, W. Taylor, 10; Gunthorpe, C. A. Jackson, Nash, 32, v. Hardley, Gray, Robinson, 14; Alfrey. Cox, Roseveare, 23, v. McLaren. A. Wright, Bx ldge, 20; Jansen Hill, W. Wallace, Loyne, 21, v. Ambur>\ Speight, W. Jones, George, 14. ELLERSLIE The pavilion of the Ellerslie Bowling Club decorated with flags and palms presented a gala appearance on Saturday, when the official opening of the season was held. There was an attendance of about. 200 members, ladies and visitors. The president. Mr. J. J. Toy, in welcoming the visitors, expressed appreciation of the services of the green committee. The club now had three fine greens available, two for bowling and one for croquet. After Mrs. Toy threw up the first jack the green -was declared open. Afternoon tear was dispensed by the ladies’ committee. During the afternoon Mr. S. Coldicutt, president, and other representatives of the Auckland Centre, visited the green and congratulated the club upon its request for more teams in the pennant competition. Following are the results of matches played:—McNeice, Wliitehouse, Coppins, J. J. Toy, 23, v. Cooksey, Ross, Woodward, Crosher, 20; Garmson, Lowe, A. C. Hill., Macklow, 19, v. Howell, Chippell, J. White, W. Somervell, 17; Coombe, Bolton, Crawshaw, F. Wood, 17, v. Christmas, R. Hunter, A. Hewson, H. Diggens, 16; McDermott* A. McKenzie, Thompson, T. Henry, 29, v. Wilson, Darby, Alpe, Wilcox, 17; R. Hill, Joll, Patterson, H. Wright, 30, v. F. Wright, Walker, Sykes, McLeod, 13; Longville, G. Hunter, M. Blair, Lynch, 21, v. H. K. McKenzie, Campbell, Rostgard T. Dickson, 20; Bracewell, Dimmery, Chapman, Gollan, 21, v. Cheek, Bust, Piggott, W. Osborne, 15; Trebilcock, Ganley, Donnell, J. Godfrey, 25. v. D. Dickson, Dunn, J. W. Carr, W. Fletcher, 25. RAWHITI About 150 members were present at the opening of the Rawhiti Bowling Club’s season on Saturday. Among the visitors were Mr. J. S. Dickson, M.P., and three officials from the Auckland Centre, Mr. S. Coldicutt, president, and Messrs. P. J. Scantlebury and A. E. Whitten. The Rawhiti Tennis and Croquet Clubs were also represented. Mr. J. B. Paterson, president of the club, formally declared the season open, and Mrs. Paterson "threw the first jack. During the afternoon the trophies won in the last two winter percentage fours contests were presented by Mr. Coldicutt. Afternoon tea was provided by Mr. and Mrs. Paterson. The chief feature of the afternoon’s play was the match between teams chosen by the president and the vice-president, the president’s teams winning by 173 points to 163. Details are as follow, the president’s teams being mentioned first:—Pouter, Roberts, Gentles, Paterson, 21, v. Bagnall, Wilmot, Maitland, Thompson, 20; Simpson, Wayte, Savin, Austin, 16, v. Darnell, Harris, Daniel, Chiplin, 19; Walker, Cameron, Martin, Taylor, 21, v. Henson, Culpin, Watson, Harris, 25; Katterford, Woods, Millard, Stubbs, 28, v. Leaning, Robertson, Walker, Millard, 21; Thompson, Schofield, Eaves, Moncur, 26, v. Cameron, Jackson, Allen, MacPherson, 17; Walker, Harle, Murray, Bright, 27, v. Hedges, Hardcastle, Vaughan, Mclnnes, 20; Smith, Paterson, Bennett, Oldham, 15, v. Brown, Samways, Watson, Wooller, 25; Hamlin, Barker, Worthington, McKinley, 26, v. Thronson, Dr. McDougail, Sharkey, Millward, 15. ONEHUNGA The Onehunga Bowling Club held its official opening ceremony in the presence of a large number of members and friends. The greens and the surroundings are showing a big improvement on last year. The president, Mr. Robert Buchanan, welcomed the visitors who included Messrs. J. Pascoe, A. G. Tonkin, E. B. Wright and G. L. Gladding, representatives of the Auckland Centre. He wished the club all success in the ensuing year and referred to the excellent past record held by the club. Mr. Pascoe apologised for the absence of Mr. F. Coldicutt, who was unable to be present. Mrs. Buchanan, wife of the president, threw the first jack amid applause, and the greens were officially opened . During the afternoon the following games were played: Welham, Foote, George, Bourke 16, v. Fordham, Marsden, Davies, I. J. Sutherland 29; Beere, Richardson, McFarquhar, Sommers 25, v. Westley, Milne, F. Marks, Mclntosh 18; Kennedy, McGuire, Vella, Schnauer 32, v. Skinner, Wiggington, Sutherland, Ramsey 16; Ross, McCombs, Bassett, Lawrie 16, v. Moore, Whiteside, Wright, Buchanan 25; Angus, Waldrum, Lindberg, Jackson IS, v. Hayden, Brown, Schnackenberg, Woolley 25; Keenan, Stokes, Mudie, Roberts 22, v. McMaster, Solomon. Slowerday, Gatland 15; Hickman, Burgess, Kinniard, A. Brown 14, v. Campling, Munro, E. Marks, Hills 21; Robb, Burrows, Harrison, McCullay 21, v. Gill, Phillips, Whitmore, Kenny 33; Collins, Green, Luke, Macklow 19, v. L. Bray, Grundy, Davenport, Robertson 18; Grosvenor, Skinner, C. W. Ross, A. George 17, v. Webb, Neale, Kirkwood, Jones, 22. OTAHUHU A large number of visitors from sister clubs and club members attended the official opening of the Otahuhu Bowling Club. Mr. H. Everitt, president, extended a hearty welcome to the gathering. During his speech mention was made of the good feeling existing among the members and of the necessity for three additional rinks. He then called on Mr. J. Pascoe, past-president of the Auckland Centre, who paid tribute to tho splendid condition of the greens, and congratulated the club on such an auspicious opening of the season. Mrs. Everitt then threw the first jack, after which full rink play commenced. The 3rd Auckland Mounted Rifles Band, under Bandmaster Stuart, was in attendance and rendered an enjoyable programme of musical numbers. The Auckland Bowling Centre was represented by Messrs. J. Pascoe, A. C. Tonkin, G. L. Gladding, accompanied by Mr. Carter, of Devonport. The results are as follow: Madigan, E. Allen, Thomasen, Ferguson 21, v. Morris, Phillips, Russell, Nicholls 17; Waters, Flood, Venables, Mclvor 18, v. Tomes, Nield, R. Todd, Brown 25; Barrett, Turiname, I. Clark, Chappell 12, v. Matheson, Whyte, Smith, F. Davies 29; C. B. Whitmore, Jamieson, Loughlen, Fearnley 24, v. Moss, Lawson, Cook, Pearce 28; H. O. Robinson, W. McAnulty, Morton, Connor 16. v. West, McNarv, J. H. Turner, Sykes 24: Dunn, Gorrie, Tullheine. Dr. Hardte Neil 15, v. Daisley, | Trevera, Cahill, Everitt 19; G. E. Whit-

more, Downey, Ogilvie, Lippiatt 25, v. Hickson, Nixon, Crawford, Pinhey 19. PAPATOETOE The following ordinary draw was played at Papatoetoe: Dawson, Shepherd, Foster. Rawnsley, 24, v. Gane, Wyllie, A. Ritchie, Tregear, IS; G. Runciman, Young, De Ath, Nettlingham, 30, v. Gubb, Moe, Thomas, J. Franklin, 17; Bygrave, Thorne, Bayliss, 17, v. C. Ritchie, Chappell, Cowling, 16; Browne, Anderson, Galloway, Crawford, 21, v. Wills. Jackson, McCallum, Hosking, 17; Booth, McFarlane, J. Bryant, Knight, 2S, v. Whyte, Carr, McLarnon, Balderson, 12. MANUREWA Mr. A. C. Fawcett, president of the Manurewa Bowling Club, extended a hearty welcome to the large gathering of members and visitors who attended the official opening of the club. Representatives were present from all the neighbouring clubs and the Auckland executive was also represented. Mrs. Fawcett threw the first kitty for the 1928-29 season, after which a series of very enjoyable garnes was played. ROCKY NOOK Two ceremonies took place on the Rocky Nook bowling green when both the Bowling Club and the Ladies’ Croquet Club opened play for the 1928-29 season. There was a large attendance of members and visitors. The president of the bowling club. Mr. J C. Kent, welcomed the visitors and wished members every success in the coming season. The first kitty was thrown by Miss Dorothy Kent amidst a round of applause and the green declared open. Mr. R. Eagleton, presided at the opening of the Croquet Club, and took the opportunity of presenting the club with a handsome cup which is to be called the Krop Challenge Cup for competition as the committee thinks fit. Mrs. Wakley, president of the club, drove the first ball and the greens were declared open. The Hon. Sir George Fowlds, patron of the club, and Messrs. P. Scantlebury, A. E. Whitten and S. Coldicutt (president), members of the Auckland Centre, were present during the afternoon. Play resulted as follows: Yeo, Berry, Pearce, Kayes 21, v Jones, Beehre, Blakey, Bryden 25; E. Taylor, Cadwallader, W. Taylor, Bouskill 23, v. Harrison, Young, Bain, Wise 30; Wrigllt, Austin, Jones, Sayers 17, v. W. Sadler, White, E. Sidler, Cliff 22; Mayhill, Hudson, Newton, Wakerley 15, v. Farley, Huston, Loram, Blackwood 33: Finlay, Turner, Alder, Jenkin 18, v. Lewis, Laing, Jenkin, Cutler 15; Oughton, Mills, Lamb. Moir 21, v. Mason, Rutledge, Smith, Jury 13; Kayes, Chambers, Stone, Kent 22, v. Baxter, Buckley, Williams, Eagleton 17; Yeo, senr., Wilson, Tongue, Keatley 24, v. E. T. White, Beatt, J. Pearce, P. "White, 22; Buckle, Randle 27, v. Gribble, Roylance 22. EDENDALE “I am very glad to see so many ladies present,” said Mr. C. E. Addison, president of the Edendale Bowling Club, “for I must admit that it is a very selfish game from the woman’s point of view.” Mr. Addison welcomed all the new members, as well as Mr. F. C. Bluck, the club’s patron. He also mentioned that, during the afternoon, the president and two members of the Auckland Centre would visit the club. A cup has been presented for competition by Mr. T. D. Anderson, in memory of ]Vfr. H. Horspool, who died some six months ago. Mr. Horspool was one of the oldest members of the club and one of the most popular. The cup will not leave the club rooms, but the winning teams will receive medals to commemorate their success. The season was officially opened by Mrs. Addison, wife of the president, who threw the jack for the first match. Following are the results of matches played:—Sakey, Coad, East, Edmonds. 21, v. Richardson, McLeod, Mason, Bainbridge, 19; Young, Captain White, Potter, Addison, 28, v. Culpa n, Ball, Greenwood, Cullen, 20; Brown, Elliott, A. Smith, Goodall, 13, v. McKay, O. Garland, J. Butler, Canton, 23; Hawes, Claridge, A. Hill, Brownett, 15, v. Palmer, O'Brien, McMahon, Edmonds, 29; Conway, Addison, Maude, James, 25, v. Anderson, C. Hill, Burgess, Sharpe, 20; S. Moore, Benton, D. Gordon, Moore, 23, v. Bluck, Tockler, Stillwell, R. Smith, 19. DOMINION ROAD An ordinary draw was played at the Dominion Road Club. Results are as follow: Bayley, C. W. A. Clark, Walker, Yeoman 9, v. Barton, P. Ferguson, Hinkley, W. H. Clark 36; Beck, Gunn, Bellamy, West 16, v. Anderson, A. R. Davis, Wildish, Cartwright, 19; Gunning, W. H. Davis, W. Wilson, Truman 20, v. Stevens, Bathgate, Johnson, W. li. Nagle 15; W. S. Fisher, Sawyer, Tattersall, Ashby 14, v. F. C. Taylor, Mason, Semadine, C. Todd 19 MOUNT ALBERT The official opening ceremony of the Mount Albert Bowling Club coincided with the 31st anniversary of the club. There was a large attendance of members and their friends and the greens were in splendid order. The president, Mr. P. Floyd, extended a welcome to the visitors and referred to the fact that the club was starting off the year with 17 new members. He expressed the hope that the season would be one of the most successful in the history of the club. Mr. S. Coldicutt, president of the Auckland Centre, and Messrs. P. Scantlebury and A. Whitten, members of the executive were present. Miss E. Floyd threw the first kitty and the green tfas declared open for the season. MOUNT ALBERT Following are the results of the games played between the president and vicepresident’s teams, the former players being mentioned first: Shepperd, Skinner, Bennett, Baildon, 16, v. Grix, Campbell, Dimery, Alleley, 33; Williams, Horsley, sen., Hawkes, Garlick, 19, v. Decastro, Harbutt, Horsley, junr., E. Thomas, 15; Pickens, Scott, Bush, Floyd, 15, v. Wallace, Dimery, junr., Holdsworth, Fisher, 15; Cossey, Thompson, Blomeley, Croucher, 20, v. Hills, W. Thomas, Gladding, Wallett, IS; Lonsdale, Wilson, Lang, Dawson, 24, v. Trigg, Dyson, Luke, Hawkins, 11; Poole, Bodley, Muir, Bromley, IS, v. Humphreys, Barton, T. Stevens, J. Thomas,, 22; Rogers, J. Bouskill, Rowe, Jenkin, 14, v. McKibbin, Angus, Maxwell. Beck, 26; Blythe, Imeson, Guthrie, Harrison, 14, v. Hughes, Munns, Daniels, Nesbit, 23; Nyberg. W Stevens, Entrican. P. Dawson, 2S, v. A. Morrison, J. Morrison, Tomlinson. Fi*ancis, 14; Crowe, Le Grice, Cutforth, Hackett. 11, v. Sutherland, Cotterill. Townley, Clark, 30; Hall, Page, Amoore, Mcßaughlan, 13, v. Stewart, Rhodes, Norgrove, Lang. 20. Totals: President’s teams, 191; Vice-president’s teams, 227. MOUNT EDEN Club fours were played at Mount Eden. Results are as follow: Spence, Gi'egson, Sissons, Surman 27, v. Stone, Watson, White, Baker 18; Ferguson, Wagstaff, Rimpole, Woolley 20, v. Doull, Scott, Fogarty, Moon, 14; Macaulay, McKenzie, Fulton, Vivian 17, v. Rust, Poole, Boyce, Battersby 16; Wright, Burley, Reid, Middleton 32, v. Murray, Bourke, Cordes, Herron 11; Alexander, Kenniburgh, D. Nairn, Miller 17, v. J. Nairn, Gray, Sherriff, Gatenby 5; Bailey, Moore, Delamore, Hull, 20, v. Sainsburv, Murdoch, Brown, Paisley, Ovens, D. Ferguson, T. Nairn, Elliott 32, v. Darrach, Cave, Rafrigge, Joll 20. GREY LYNN The Grey Lynn Bowling Club held its official opening in splendid weather. There was a large atendance of members and visitors. In performing the opening ceremony, the president, Mr. F. Baildon, said it was a pleasure to see so many visitors present. Several apologies had been received for non-attendance from other clubs, but this was only to be expected as so many clubs were opening their season that day. Good work had been done to the green by voluntary workers throughout the year and the lower green was in excellent order. He stated the committee should be congratulated upon the financial position of the club. It was good to see so many first-season

players present and the older members should coach them as much as possible. He referred to the Old Time dance which will be held next Wednesday and said that members should keep the social side well forward. He called on Mrs. Baildon to bowl up the jack and the green was declared open. Play was then commenced. The following games were played:— Thomas, Watts, J. Reed, Tonge, 16, v. A. Lye, E. Leydon, G. Fletcher, Blamires, 20; C. Cox, A. Buckley. D. Young. E. Buckley, 9, v. Lang, Hardy, Rawlinson, A. Gray, 26; Teague, Irving, H. Reed, Mclvor, 17, v. Niccol, Richardson, Egginton, C. Clews, 21; A. Maloy, O. Grady, J. Wilde, H. Whittle. 16, v. Emiraldi, Snell, Davidson, Liversidge, 15; Christy, McClymont, Gibbons, Fletcher, 14, v. Hawke. Struckett, Armstrong, J. Lye, 19; Emerson, T. Stewart, J. Preston, Mincham, 23, V. Plummer, Mason, John Preston. Curtis, 13; McDonald, Harriman, Binns, F. Bandon, 21, v. Puddle, Whitehead, Cronin, W. Newton, 21; S. Smith, Aggers, Walker, Caddy, 17, v. Lydon, Marshall. W. Murray, G. Dunlop, 20; Collins, Smith, G. Little, C. Little, 19, v. Street, Bleakley, W. Jamieson, F. Moran, 23. AVONDALE The official opening of the Avondale Bowling Club took place on Saturday. The weather was ideal, and there was a large attendance, including Mr. Coldicutt, president of the Auckland Bowling Centre, Messrs. Scantlebury and Whitten, members of the executive, and Mr. H. G. R. Mason, M.P. The visitors were given a very hearty welcome by Mr. G. Porritt, president. Mr. Coldicutt addressed the gathering and congratulated the club on the improvements which have been recently carried out to the greens, which are now’ in first-class condition for the coming season. He remarked that though the Daylight Saving Bill had not been carried this year, bowlers and sportsmen generally were thankful for the half-hour which had been conceded. "The president invited Mrs. Porritt to throw the jack, and then declared the green open lor the coming season, amid applause. The Avondale Municipal Band was in attendance and livened the proceedings with a fine programme, under the conductorship of Mr. Foster. The president’s wife, Mrs. Porritt, acted as hostess, and supplied afternoon tea, assisted by members’ wives and members of the Croquet Club. The following games were played: Myers, Blanc, Pooley, Leighton 24, v. Darlow, Western, Smith, Brooks 21; Watson, McCormick, McGoram, Bennett 13, ,v. Blakey, Cunningham, Cairns, Kilpatrick 22; Newell, Hoyes, Somervell, Wans* bone 31, v. Drake, Craig, Adams, Kelsall 27; Simpson, Barnes, Gilbert, Taylor -26, v. Hodgson, Tait, Routley, Porritt 13; Speir, Youngraan, Harman, Beeton 17, v. Burgess, Grade, Perkinson, Stephenson 19; Foreman, Mason, Adams, Bridsen 23, v. Gibson, Crawford, Croft, Pook 15; Hinton, Mayall, Darrach IS, v. Nunns, Tong, Sutherland 18; T. Myers, Clements, Harrison, Jones 19, v. Essam, "Willard, Ansell, Johnson 29. NEW LYNN The informal opening of the New, Lynn Bowling Club took place on Saturday afternoon. In the absence of the president, the senior vicepresident, Mr. C. H. Cox, made a few appropriate remarks, afterwards calling on Mrs. Cox to throw up the kitty. The new croquet green was the scene of a large gathering of ladies, bowlers and friends when the opening ceremony took place. Mr. C. H. Cox declared the green open, and called on the president, Mrs. W. Witham, to drive the first ball, after which enthusiastic cheers were given for the ladies, and play commenced. Results of the bowling games are as follow: Thompson. Oborn, M. Meese, Rankin, 18, v. White, W. Munro. A. Galloway, B. Meese, 14; Laing, Bailey, Adams, Witham, 13, V. Cutler, Probert, Webster, Edgerley, 19; Oake, Clark, Laurie. Wells, 26, v. Jeffrey, Munro, Pringle. Boag. 20; Collard. Johnson, Overington, Young, 21, v. Whitaker, Hebden, Matheson, Whyte, 17. PONSONBY The Ponsonby Bowling Club opened its 35th season on Saturday. There was a large attendance of visitors and bowlers from other clubs, who were warmly welcomed by the president, Mr. J. Schischka. The pavilion was gaily decorated with bunting, and the Ponsonby Band was in attendance. Mrs. Schischka rolled the first jack, and the club was declared open for tho season 1928-29. Vhe greens were in excellent condition, and Mr. A. Parsons, the green superintendent, was complimented for his good work. Following are the results: F. A. Moore, Dromgool, Conway. McGregor, 26, v. Calder, W. Peterson, W. Wright, R. I. Johnson, 17; Neumegan, Colebrook, Paterson, Miller, 27, v. McKeown, Baggett, Knox. Benson, 12; Parkinson, Coldwater, Beale, Schischka, 24, V. Ormrod, McMillan, Somers, Somerville, 17; Lye, McCrea, Luoina, Kelly’, 20, v. Elleray, Fanch, Wilson, Grove. 20; Good, Buckles, Kretschmar, Best, 24, v. Matthew, Harkins, Allan, Torrence, 18; Brown, Lovett, Mclinnes, Bryant, 22, v. R. E. Smith, Coppins, McGregor, Rowbottom, 14; Good, Andrew. Drummond, Garry, 20, v. Goodacre, Morris, Craig, Parsons, 14; Mulliner, Virtue, Richardson, Letham, 16, v. Robb. Clincow, Pardington, White, 25; Carlaw, Elleray, Munro, Buchan, 20, v. Webster, Bishop, Ralston, Griffiths, 15. DEVONPORT “I am sorry the friendly community spirit which prevails among bowlers does not exist in many other branches of sport. A bowler is always ready to rush out with a pair of shoes and offer a man a game,” said Mr. A. Harris, M.P., at the opening of the Devonport Bowling Club’s season Weather conditions were ideal and the greens were crowded, the attendance including a large number of visitors from the Auckland and suburban clubs. The Mayor of Devonport, Mr. E. Aldridge, in declaring the season open, congratulated the club on its successful progress, and also Mr. Frank Mason on his election as chairman. He offered his sympathy with the club and the relatives of Mr. Trayes, who was elected president at the annual meeting, but died before he took up office. Mr. Aldridge also congratulated the retiring president, Mr. H. S. W. King, on the results of his two years’ successful work as president. Mr. George Reid, of the Auckland Centre, congratulated Mr. Mason on his election, and the club on its greens, which were among the best in Auckland. Mrs. Frank Mason, wife of the president, threw’ the first jack and the season was declared open. Fuljames, Naylor, Goldsworthy, Hoskin 20, v. Andrew’, Cuss, Melville, Mason 18; Fra ter. White, Goldwater, Harvev 20, v. Davis, Clark, Miller, Rice 21; Richards, Pitts, Wallwork, Hanna 22, v. Axford, Allen, Sullivan, Morgan 20; Buchanan, Moore, Wrigley, Gooding 21, v. Gabifeies Woods, Wright, Audeley 14; Barker, Markham, Palmer, Watson 20, v. Parkinson, Connell, Lacey, Gifford, 25; Thornton, Michin, Jackson, Anderson 25, v Newman, Morgan, Captain Williams, W .Tones 12; Chivers, McCallum, P. McCallum. Stapleton 27, v. Crabb, Lind, Crowe, Dale 12: Connell, junr.. Praer, Bartley, Blackie 21, v. Grijth, Colnian, Foster, Grundy 12; Blair, Gaudin, Trevethick, Byre 26. v. A. Griffiths, Ching. McLeod. King 16; Elmsley, Sinclair, Stewart Snoad 21, v. Hurst, Penrose, Scotland, Bailey 13; Aldin, George, Bruce, Newbigen S 3, v. Martin, Bell, Susman, Mamlm 9; Adkins. Gill, Maclaren, Elvy 19, v. Spicer, Murphy. Gray, Lowe 12; Buchanan, Jackmon, Short. Cox 20. v. Jones Gourdie, McDonald. Ellison 17. STANLEY BAY The Stanley Bay Bowling Club was opened by the president, the Rev. A. M. Xiblock. Mr. Xiblock stated that although he was accustomed to preaching to con-

gregations he was not so accustomed to talking to bowlers. He considered that the game of bowls with its need for physical and mental skill tended to develop the best in the devotees of the game. A great advantage of the game was also the opportunity it gave for social intercourse, and the enjoyment of comradeship in a healthy sport. Mr. Xiblock took the opportunity of expressing the sympathy of the members with the relatives of Mr. Paterson, an old member of the club whose death occurred reecntly. The decision to hold a pairs tournament on Labour Day ■was also announced. Mrs. Xiblock then threw up the first jack and the green was declared open for the season. R. Reid, Roberts, Cox, Ogilvie 31 v. Dawson, Watson, Wrigley, Brookes 11; Hindman,, Gallon, Hall, Bigelow, 16, v. Chesney, Bray, Lambie, Smith 15; Sheenhan, Ranum, Johnson, Xiblock 25 V. Hoyte, Sainty, McMasters, Purser 16; Ross, Preston, White, Robertson 23 v. Gentles, Whitley, Hart, Ure 15: Darroch, Nichol, Hooker, Hollows 26 v. Weller, Clarke, Bertram, Prime 17. TAKAPUNA Oborn, Black well* Hooker, F. A. Smith, 18, v. Robinson, Bindon, Lisk, W. H. Taylor, 27; O’Neill, Waterman, Butler, W. A. Knaggs, 26, v. Biolette, Henderson, Bennet, Somerfield, 18; Corfe, Walters, McMurtrie, T. Mills, 15, v. Riddell, Dr. Wake, Buckley, Wernhar.., 23; Eade, Kay, Price, Cutler. 29, v. Stallard, Blenkhorn, - Arrowsmith, Hayden, 13; White, Dudding, Prentice, Galbraith. 10, v. Johnson, Tidman, Burnett, Christey, 33. CENTRE’S BUSY DAY ROUND OF VISITS Mr. J. Pascoe, past president, Mr. G. L. Gladding, secretary, and Mr. A. C. Tonkin, member of the executive of the Auckland Bowling Centre, accompanied by Mr. Carter, of the Devonport Club, paid a round of visits to several of the suburban bowling clubs on Saturday, which were celebrating their official openings for the 1928-29 season. Included in the itinerary were the Onehunga, Otahuhu, Manurewa and Papakura Clubs.