Bowling Clubs Open

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 799, 21 October 1929, Page 7

Bowling Clubs Open

MANY OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS

Interesting Matches Played CA 1 UIiD.VI could not have been better for the official r , CT r ng %° many Ci, -V and suburban bowling clubs i lie bowling fraternity turned out in force at all clubs and .1 the conclusion ol the functions a number of friendly matches were played, keen and interesting contests being ■ie order ol the day. On other greens, club and inter-club trames were decided.

TE PAPAPA The* Te Papa pa Bowling Club held its official opening in the presence of record attendance of women and ►m sister clubs, the accommodation being taxed to the utmost. <'?lubs that were represented were Ellerslie. Dominion Road, Epsom, Carlton, Rocky Nook, Mangere, Papakura, Manurewn. Ponsonby, and St. Heliers. The Auckland Centre was represented by Messrs. J. M. Thomson, H. C. Clarke, and T. Proctor. The president of the Te Papapa Club, Mr. E. Marks, gave a brief address, and paid a tribute to the help given by the ladies of the district, and the voluntary work done by the members during the winter months. Mrs. Marks threw the first jack, and the green was declared open. Mr. W. J. Jordan, M.P.. and Mrs. Jordan, and Mr. E. Morton, Mayor of Onehunga. were among those present. Following were the results of games played:—Beaumont, Burton, Richardson, Wharton, 19, v. Poll, Berridge, Algus, Johnson, 20: F. Harriman, W. Bell, D. Middleton, W. Jenkins, 17, v. Williams, Fallon, Luke, Clarkson, 19; Griffiths, Simmers, Knight, R. Buchanan, IS, v. Sissons, Davenport, Jones, E. Marks, 20; Bray. Buckley, Hammond, S. Jenkins, 29, \*. Waters, T. Harrison, Fairbrother, N'eild, 19; Westney, Blincoe, McGorum, Seaton, 15, v. Cornford, Palmer, Noon, Bates, 18; Wilsbn, Cautley, Constantine, Bridge, 17, v. Armitage, Mclntee. Thorpe, Robinson. 17; Paterson, Twiname, Gray, Ritchie, 21, v. Lakie. C. Clarkson, Colbrook, Carbine, 20; Tegg, Harvey, Beere, Pilkington. 35. v. Jacobs, Liston, Wikland, Lyall, 20. GLEN EDEN The Glen Eden Bowling and Croquet (Tub's greens and pavilions were gaily decorated with flags and bunting, and a large number of residents and visitors were in attendance at the official opening. Representatives from various bowling and croquet clubs were also present. The Auckland Centre was represented by Messrs. S. Coldicutt apd A. C. Tonkin. Mr. Firth, president of the Glen Eden Club, in declaring the greens open, referred to the steady progress that had taken place since the formation of the club, and said they had reason to congratulate themselves on its sound position. He then called upon Mrs. Firth to throw the first jack. An adjournment was made to the croquet lawns, where Mrs. G. F. Hosking expressed pleasure in declaring the lawns open for play, and called upon Mrs. X'. S. Fox to drive the first ball. Refreshments were provided by the ladies.

Labour Day, play commencing at 9 a.m. k or the opening of the 1 croquet club, the president, Mrs. Ardern, received the visitors in a lemon and green three-piece suit. After extending a welcome, and best wishes for a pleasant season. Later in the afternoon a visit was paid to the club by a party representing the executive of the Auckland Bowling Centre. Mr. J. Thompson, on behalf of the executive extended its best wishes to Rawhiti for a successful and happy season. Mr. T. Proctor and Mr. H. Clarke also expressed seasonable wishe«. The visit which was much appreciated by the Rawhiti Club was referred to a-s a fine example of tho cordiality that exists between the centre officials and the clubs. Following were the results of games Played: Culpin, Katterfeldt, Murray, 23, v. Vincent, Coleman, Brown, Oldham. 16; Robertson, Ormerod, Austin, Melnnes, 29, v. Hedges. Vaughan, Stubbs. Haslam. 10: Rowden. Hulse, Walker, Connor, 19, v. Le Grice, Schofield, Koefoed, \\ ooller, 10; Cameron, Rawlinson, Xewn v™ E - 24. v. C. Bennett, Weller, In. Thompson. J. B. Paterson, 13; Ryder, Henson, Worthington. P. Thomson' 25, v. Baycretz, Wilmot, Martin, Schischka, 16; Bodle, Woods, Millard, Lupena, 19, v. J. Harris, Rogers, Donnell, D. Harris, 17; Watson. Keller, Tongue, Chiplin. 18, v. Clark, Thronson, Lorain, T, Price, 14; Brownlee, Jackson, R. Hardcastle. F. Bennett. 19, v. Leaning, Samways, Scellv, STelby, 17: Knight. Wright. J. White, R. Taylor. 19. v. R. Walker. Barker. Eaves, Crowe. 13. ELLERSLIE CLUB There was a large attendance at the official opening of the Ellerslie Bowling Club, and the greens were in perfect order. Among the visitors present were Mr. W. J. Jordan, M.P., patron of the club, who-addressed the members and their friends, and Messrs. J. M. Thompson, G. H. Clarke and T. Procter. The president of the club, Mr. A. J. Coppins, in opening the club, welcomed the visitors and congratulated the greenkeeper on the beautiful state of tho greens. Mrs. Coppins sent up the first jack amid applause, and the games were started. Tea was served during the afternoon. Following are the results of games played:—F. W. White, Fitness, Michaels, Hawthorne, 12, v. Howell. Gavey, Short, Playdell, 29; Boulton, McDermott. Rostgard, Gollan, 1, v. Cooksey, Ryan, Woodward, F. Wood, 16; Woodlock, Henry, Cross, Macklow, 19, v. Coombe, Bracewell, Holly, Knight, 20; Trebilcock, Peggott, Sykes, Joll, 21, v. Ogle, Whyte, house, Somerfield, 17; Cheek, Bew, Toy, Hay, 10, v. F. Wright, Chirstman, Johnson, Coppins, 27; Bartlett, A. C. .Hill, Ganley, Lynch, 20, v. Arthur, Slye, A. McKenzie*, McKelvie, 16: Stillman, Alder. Flyger, Bushell, 13, v. Ross, McLeod, Thomas, Osborne, 28; Diggens, G. Hunter, W. Somerville, Wilcox, 25, v. R. W. Hill, J. Campbell, Crosby, J. Taylor, 17; H. K. McKenzie, Buchanan, Walker, Laud, 18, v. Markham, Dickson, Brown, Whittle,

The representatives from the Auckland Centre conveyed greetings to the Glen Eden Club, and expressed themselves as highly pleased with the greens. They considered Glen Eden •was fortunate in having bowling and croquet facilities under such ideal surroundings. The results of play were as follow: Perkins, Hemming, Yeo, Firth, 19. v. Bond, Gill, Waldrom, G. F. Hosking. 16; I. Sunde, S. Marienovich, Croucher, Edgerley, 22, J. Edleston, Rosier, Hanham, Audley. 16; A. J. Routley, Reid, J. Routley, J. F. Hosking, 15, v. Sunde, Schramm, Laurie, Roylance, 22; Yranges, M. Marienovich, G. Edleston, Spencer, 20, v. Chandler, McCullough. Croft, Kirkpatrick, 17; Clark, Sheet, Carter, Fox, IS, v. Book, Sampson, Claridge, Burbage, IS. REMUERA At the Remuera Bowling Club the president, Mr. E. E. Daniels, extended a hearty welcome to the members and a large and very representative gathering of visitors from other clubs. He also welcomed the members of the Croquet Club who, he said, were always prepared to assist the club in any way possible.

20. EDENDALE The Edendale Bowling Club began its 12th season at the Royal Terrace green. In welcoming the visitors. tho president. Mr. J. Mond. said the club was in a strong position. He thanked various members for their voluntary assistance in preparing the greens, which were now in first-class order. As a mark of respect to the memory of two members who had died during the winter, the assembly stood in silence. The pavilion was decorated with flags and an orchestra added to the spirit of the occasion. Mrs. Mond, wife of the president, threw the first jack. On behalf of the Auckland Bowling Centre, the president, Mr. S. Coldicutt, who was accompanied by Messrs. Tonkin and Whitten, complimented the club on the appearance of the greens, and wished members of the club a successful season. The membership now stands at 45. AVONDALE CLUB The greens, both for bowlers and croquet players, are in- excellent order, and everything is in readiness for the official opening of the Avondale Bowling Club, which is to take place on October 26. The pavilion has been repainted, and climbing roses have been planted in a number of places. DOMINION ROAD With the opening of the twenty-first season, the Dominion Road Bowling Club celebrated its coming-of-age. There were about 350 present, including members and friends. The pavilion was gaily decorated with bunting and a band contributed lively music.* In opening the season, the president, Mr. S 5. E. Chappell, congratulated the club on its continued progress and wished members an enjoyable season. Mrs. Chappell, wife of the president, rolled the first kitty, and played the first bowl. The assembly included the

They were starting off the season with the greens in excellent condition, said the president, and for that they had to thank the greens and ground committee and the greenkeeper and his staff. The president also referred to the fact that the Remuera Club stood in the unique position of having the largest membership in Xew Zealand and the greatest playing area in tho world. He also mentioned that the club would be holding a two-day tournament commencing on January ? in which 64 teams would be takißS part. Mrs. Daniels sent down the first bowl, being warmly applauded for tho meritorious feat of hitting the jack. The greens were then declared opened for the season.

Following are the results of matches played:— Taylor, Tudliope. Dempsey, Gavey, 18, v. Forney hough. McKechnie, Hatch, c. r,. Brookes. IS; Tomlinson, N. Wyatt, Vtckerman. Pierce, 21, v. Walker, Robertson. Davis. Peeler. 19; Paterson, Sutherland. Dransfleld, Bray. 20. v. Symes, Williams, Burcher. T. Fraser, 17; burneu, Annadale, Kenderdine Melnnes. 20, v. j. White. Loose more, Baker. Castle, 17; Kdmiston, Griffiths. J. Kissling, T. A. Ashton. 25. V. Robinson, Professor Patei - son, Young. 20; R. A. McCallum, Bull, K. E. Ashton, S. Kissling, y a. Smith, O’Leary, Wernham, C. Maher, is. Tancred. Coe. Hill, 20, v. Cutheld, Dar vow. Kelly. 10: W. T. Bell. Sommerfleld. Jury. 23, v. Norton, Lawrence, Sheath, 30: Egerton. A. M. Bell, Brookfield. 21, v. Dr. Wood. Dicketts, Wight, A. 11. Graham. 20: Thomson. Etlerbeck, Norcross. P. Watson. 23. v. Eady. fa. Hardley, E. D. Reed, Vugler, 19; Nlrk, Choyce, 11. Brookes, W. Hardley. -«*. v • Tudehope, Wallace. Mellars. A. R. eraham. IS; Dr. De Bussierre Scherer. S. Diamond. Colthurst. 23. v. Evans, tv ant, H. East. Badeley. 22: K. McCallum, uan"away. Smith. ICoefoed. 28. y. Campbell. Westwood. F Clark. W. McCallum. 8. Keldon, Wilson. Mahon. Garland -l. '- McXaugrhton, Foster. Middleton, Menfarlane. it* Aoheson Whitaker. Spooner. Daniels. 20. v. Hertslett. Alexander. J. Diamond. Clarkson. 13; Dixon Mjel-.. Jacks. Saxton. 27. v. Kearv. Ormiston. Wallace. Minsins. U: Mahony. _R. Johnson. W. Hill. I.one. 30, v Donald son. Rusher. Wrisrht. Honey-fled, 17. F sher. Brook. Ralines. Uißarlnchotnam, 22. v. Dr.mlas, St; ak. .1. » • Short. 1,7; Waters-. Murphy, fecott. Jve" ton, 21. v. Adams. Raineer. Bowles. ItRAWHITI There was a large attendance at the gaily hr flagged grounds of the Uawlnti Bowling and Croquet Clubs when the Official opening ceremony was Performed bv the president, Mr. Ay Paterson. Auckland, Devonport, Nomads. St. Heliers. Mangere, Ponsonby, Stanley Bay, Manurewa. Rocky A’ook. Papatoetoe, and Grey GY ll * l Clubs were among those represented. After extending a welcome to tlie visitors. Mr. Paterson thanked tne members of the croquet club for the assistance always cordially given the elub by Mr. J. Wheel, greenkeeper; Mr. A. McPherson, green superintendent: Mr. A. Jackson, and all who had freely given their services to the club. Among the visitors present was MrA. Selby, the veteran of the Howick Club, and in the play that followed he 'vas sot down to play Mr. F. Bennett, the Rawhiti veteran. Although both have seen 83 summers, they proved themselves to be good exponents ol the Same. Mrs. Paterson threw the first jack in connection with the opening ceremony. It was also announced That it "as the intention of the club to hold *n all-day open rink tournament oil

Hon. A. J. Stallworthy, Minister of Health, and patron of the club. There were also present Mr. S. Coldicutt, president of the Auckland Bowling Centre, and Messrs. Tonkin and Whitten, of the Auckland Bowling Centre. In a short speech Mr. Stallworthy congratulated the club on its eminent position. Mr. Coldicutt conveyed greetings from the Auckland Centre and congratulated the club on the excellent state of its greens. In this

connection, he mentioned Mr. T. West, the green superintendent, and Mr. W. Montgomery, greenkeeper. The Mont le Grande Croquet Club was also opened this afternoon, the ceremony being performed bv the secretary. Mr. R. White. The president, Mrs. W. Cole, drove the first ball. Following were the results of games played:—President’s v. vice-presidents’ teams, president’s names being mentioned first:—Anderson, J. .S. Roberts, Lodd, Hawkins, IS, v. Moore, Mason, Newton, Pearce, 25; Wildish, Fort, W. H. Jones, A. B. Jackson. 23, v. Rutledge, D. Wilson, McDougall, Dennison, 12; G. W. A. Clark, Stevens, Winks, Turner, 17, v. Bathgate. F. Wilson, W. Brown. J. B. Ramsay, 15; Snerdon, Bellamy, D. Camp--5® 1 . 1 * E. Chappell, 22. v. Knagg, C. Calder, W. H. Clarke, Keith, 20; Sawyer, Chittenden, Robertson. A. E. Smith. 23, v * w A£ th L op * Fleming, Goldsmith, Canr on ’ Fercy. Gentles, Sharkey, Keat*e>’’ 20, v. D. Winks, Betts, Farrow, Benson, wu; Donald, Gold water, Bucklev, Truman, 25, v. Gunning. F. Taylor, Goodall, J*~. i?* Fisher, 16: Barber. Rattray, W. Richardson. B. Kayes. 26, v. Leonard. Ferguson, W. Wilson, Freeman, 14; Hawthorne, Knox, Norgrove, Kelly, 20, v. A. Chappell, Skinner. Xagle, Bainbridge, 21: Guthrie, Bleaklev, Hoppy, Bryden, 16, v. Barnard, Beck, Balderson, Trevithick, 17; McCullough, Scott, Pearce, Gifford, 20. Scather, Huston, Goldsmith, sen., Ashby, 22; J. Kayes, Mercer, D. Richardson* E \ E * Roberts. IS, v. Ritchie, A. E. Buckley, Blair, Forbes. 15. Totals: President’s teams, 248; vice-presidfents’, MOUNT EDEN The informal opening of the Mount Eden Bowling Club was held on Saturday. The president, Mr. J. Findlay, welcomed the visitors, and said it was hoped that the new green’s magnificent park would be officially opened shortly. He called upon Mr. D. Fergusson, the oldest member of the club present, to roll up the jack. Six new members were elected, and a gold life member’s medal was presented to Mr. Oliver Nicholson, who has held the position of president for four years, and has been patron of the club since 1907. Mr. Nicholson suitably replied, and assured the members of his continued mterest in the Mount Eden Club. Following were the results of the games played:—Sakey, White, Murray, A ffir l i V, 1 Greenwood, C. Hill, Avery, w«fl"r> e ’« 2 xV , Worthington, StillS, I S 'A^ l ? l * eoa > 14 ’ v - Learning, Clark, McLeod, Addisson, 23; Negus, McNair ray lor, Blakeley, 25, v. Harris, Young Preston, Brownett, 16; Anderson, Young McMahon, Canton, 23, v. Mayhill, Baft, Hill, Maud, 21; Spencer, East, Bradfi bharp » 19 ’ Y* Meyer, Horsle>, Vincent, 18; Hawes, Annison, Forder, Clement, 2°, v. Culpan, Rattray, Caldwalder, Edmund. 20. TAKAPUNA In marked contrast to the conditions prevailing on the opening day last year, the official opening for the 1929-30 season of the Takapuna Bowling Club took placQ under Ideal circumstances.

In declaring the green open, the president, Mr. P. a. Coulthard, thanked the Mayor of Takapuna and the official visitors from the Auckland Bowling Centre for their kindly interest in the club. The club’s flag was flying at half-mast out of respect to the memory of one of its old members, the lato Mr. Arthur Buckley, whose funeral took place this afternoon. Another valued member, Mr. Charles Perfect, had also died during the year.

Felicitous speeches were also delivered by Mr. J. W. Williamson, Mayor of Takapuna and Mr. J. Hardley, representing the Auckland Bowling Centre.

Eade, Sinclair, . Vaile, Snoad 29, v. Riddell, Prentice, McMurtrie, Mills 20; Henderson, Baxter, Winter, Butler 30, v. Oborn, Arrowsmith, Burnett. Hanna 29; Lisk, Fenton, Wilkinson, Blakey 24, v. Bindon, Jury, Coulthard, Muston 17; McCarthy, Hardy, Elliot, Hooper 19, v. Robinson, Budding. Price, Whittle 17; Street, W. E. Hardy, Bennett, ltowe 22, v. Corfe, R. Johnston, F. A. Smith, Ogilvie 15; White, Gray, Christy, Hayden 28, v. Blackwell, Hooper, Dunlop, Kent 17; O’Neill, Stallard, Wrigley, Bray 23, v. Collins, Walters, Waterman, Cox 14. WAITEMATA There was a large attendance of bowlers and visitors at official opening of the Waitemata Bowling and Croquet Club’s greens. The paviion slnd environs were decorated with bunting, and musical selections were rendered by the Birkenhead Borough Band. The lawns were in good playing condition, and the green superintendent, Mr- J. J. Browne, was complimented on their order. The president of the Waitemata Club, Mr. H. Cadness, welcomed those present. Addresses were also given by Mr. A. Harris, M.P., Mr. A. E. Greenslade, Mayor of Northcote, and Mr. J. W. Hardey, president of the Auckland Bowling Centre, who was accompanied by Messrs. G. M. Reid and K. Baiter, members of that executive. Mrs. Cadness threw the first jack and bowl over the green, which the president then declared open for play. Mrs. C. Rose, president of the croquet section of the club, subsequently drove the ball to the hoops, and Mr. Cadness declared the croquet lawn open.

The.games between teams representing the president and vice-presidents aggregated 129 and 134 points respectively. Details of the play are as follow: Brennan Williamson, Blackwell, Cadness, 15, v. Copeland, Whitehead, Wall work, D. R. Davies, 23; Mills, Stewart, Corrin, Wilson, 13, v. Johnson, Aspden, Callan, Potter,’2s; Hillum, Atkins, Hurley, McPhail, 27, v. Swindail, Jones. Blackledge, Burrows, 19; Mullin, S. Clark, Roberts, Heath, 19 x v. Dunkerly, Havill, Elston Campbell, 9; Watson, Bear, Davidson, Currie, IS, v. Brooks, West, Went, Delaney, 14; Hulse, Hunt, Lethbridge, Lyon, 18, v. Muller, Robertson, Browne, Ellisdon, 22; Simpson, Kerry, Wells, Tarrant, 19, v. Chinnery, Holland, Fraser, R. Johnston, 22. OTAHUHU A large and representative gathering of bowlers attended the official opening of the Otahuhu Club on Saturday afternoon. Mr. C. P. Downey, president of the club, extended a hearty welcome to the visitors, and trusted that they would spend an enjoyable afternoon. Reference was made to the good work carried out during the close season by the green superintendent and caretaker, thus providing the club with good greens right at the commencement of the season. Mrs. Downey then threw the jack and bowled ti e first bowl of the 1929-30 season. During the afternoon the green was visited by members of the Auckland Bowling Centre. The greens were in good order, and a president v. vice-presidents match resulted as follows:

Taylor, Wilson, Crawford. Bell, 13, v. Daisley, Purser, J. A. Williams, Franklin, 2S; Hodges, McCullough, Nicholas, Pearce, 20, M. May, Wright, Ferguson, Jones, 16; Cox, Pinhey, O’Loughlin, King, 25, v. McAnulty, Smith, Laing, Harper. 22; Franks, Lawson, Kirkham, Downey, 19, v. Moss, Hickson, Everitt, C. K. La wry, 23; J Wilcox, Hamlin, McFarlane, Farley, 22, v. Trevena, Xeild, McKinley, Gardiner, 26; Greenwood, Doherty, Sanderson, Mclvor, 24, v. Ogilvie, Goodwin, Cahill, Woolley, 19; Gorrie, Moors.’ M Williams. Knight, 20, v. Nixon, McNary, Cooke. Carron, 19: Myers, Adams, Sinclair. Bain, IS, v. Gardiner, Whitmore. R B. Todd. Sykes, 21; Tomes. Parsons, Fearnley, Stringer, 21, v. West, Hall. Wombwell, Davies, 19; Barrett. J. Todd, Venables. Moir, 20. v. Crawford, Parton, T. Williams, Madigan, IS; Sanderson. Lippiatt. Crawford. 20, v. Moorham, Ferguson, S. Harper, IS. THAMES Perfect weather, record attendance and greens in first-class condition, was the order at the opening of the Thames Bowling Club’s 1929-30 season on Saturday afternoon. Bowlers were present from the clubs of Te Aroha,

Waihi, Cambridge, Hikutaia, Paeroa and Kerepeehi. and the attendance of the public was the largest for many years. The president of the Thames Club, Mr. F. McCullough, welcomed the assemblage and said that Saturday’s opening was the 29th anniversary of the club. The past season was one the members were justly proud of; in fact, it was the most successful in tho history of Thames bowling. Mr. Adamson’s rink won the champion of champions shi < i at the South Auckland tournament, and they also won the championship at the Taranaki tournament, held at Hawera. At the latter tourney 100 rinks took part, and to win in such company was most creditable. At the Thames Club’s tournament Mr. VV. Smith’s rink had come out on top. Mr. McCullough said he hoped the coming season would be as successful as the last. He called upon Mrs. McCullough to throw the jack across the green, and amid cheers the season was declared open.

Afternoon tea was handed round by the members’ wives and croquet club women. The proceedings were enlivened by a number of selections by Mr. A. Williams’s orchestra.

Prior to the opening Mr. F. Adamson. who has - been green superintendent. was made a life member of the elub and presented with a badge which the president stated was a passport to any bowling club in the world. Mr. Adamson said though he was retiring from the position he would always be willing to assist the club to the best of his ability. At the Thames Bowling Club’s greens on Saturday afternoon 70 bowlers participated in the opening day’s play. The following games were played:

Chilton. R. Wood, E. Newman. Peter son IS, v. Lloyd. Hoskings. VV'. Wood, MeCathie 12; Boyle. Foster. Johns. J-J. Taylor 32. v. Clendon, Morrison. Elliott, Long 13; Wallace, Strange, T. Newman, Clothier 30, v. Labarre, Gooder. A. Wood. Silcocks 17; Gleeson. senr.. Potterton, Gleeson, junr.. G. Cordes 18, v. Hill, Palmer, Griffin, Adamson 15; Brown, Cartwright, Harris, Buchan 20, v. Mutton, Pearson, Dunstan, Winder 21; Candy, Gubb, McLaren. Delamore 20, v. Revell, Gallop, Gordon, Millington 19: Jackson, Graham, Murray. McCullough 21. v. Hain, Mclndoe. McCormick, Richards 21; Kedzlee, Pedrobbie, Shand 28, v. Buchan, H. Cordes, Green 15; Holman, Home, Watson, Valentine 17, v. Dodd, Boj'ce, ■Whitehead, Rowell 15. HELENSVILLE There was a large attendance at the official opening of the Helensville Bowling Club, including visitors from Auckland, Onehunga. and New Plymouth. Prior to the official opening, Mr. T. G. Candin, secretary, presented a flag with the club’s initials in yellow on a black background, the club’s colours. Dr. Matheson, the president, hoisted it, and thanked the donor for his gift. The women of the croquet club provided afte.rnoon tea.

The results of the games, president’s v. vice-presidents’ teams, were as follow, president’s skips being mentioned first:—Dr. Matheson, 23, v. McAllister, 29; Hunt, 12, v. Smith, 21; Dr. Hardie Neil, 17, v. Sandin, 25; Day, 20, v. Eastier, 24. Totals: President’s teams, 72; vice-presidents’, 99. ROTORUA The«opening of the Rotorua Bowling Club’s season took place beforg a very large attendance of visitors and members. Games were played between rinks representing the president and the vice-president. Mr. R. A. in his opening address, said that in 1901 fifteen men met and decided to form a bowling club in Rotorua. Mr. Charles Kusabs was appointed as secretary, and he alone of the original members was still a member. In 1902 the first tournament was held, and since that time its popularity had increased each year. The next tournament would be held on October 28.

The result of the games played was as follows:—President, 160; vicepresident, 155. Club Games P’ollowing are the results of club bowling matches played on Saturday:— CARLTON Winter Fours. —Hudson, Holland, Collard, Lillies, 18, v. Richardson, Robertson -Lelly, lo; Sinclair, Hamilton, tun, i unier, 19, v. Wright PenaJligan, Dillicar, Wrightson, IST Kaye Van aiaveren, xViarahali, Harvey, 24, v A Brown, Bell. Cotterell, Taylor, 12: Napier Johnston, Gage-Brown, Perry, 23, v Ross’ Birkenhead, Brittain, Carter, 18; Aldis’ Hewitson, Mountain, Hosking, 17, v ’ Holehouse, Ramsay, Btevens, Osmond lb* Prime, Thornes, Foote, Blair, 32, v. Newbegin, S. Robertson, Pitt, Renwick, 12; Dr. McDougall, Mitchell, Murray, Snedden, 26, v. Dariow, Mollord, Fisn, Laird, 11; Were, Struckett, Warren, 25, v. Bartrom, Linder, Lamb, 13; Allwood, Doyle, Buxton, Arey, IS, v. Abdallah, D. Dickson, McNab, Bird, 16.

EPSOM First-year Players.—Campbell, D. E. Gray, Howard, I<, v. Saunaers, Croplev. Stehr, 2U. Ordinary draw: Bowring Wood, Brown, Bruce, 19, v. T. Small Thompson, A. G. Clarke, Gladding, 17’; C. Land, T. Wallace, Ongley, Hooper, 2u! v. Dr. Miller, Freeman, Turner, Kendall, 12; W. Harrison, Mynott, McGregor, Brittain, 18, v. French, Vere, J. Harrison* W. Wallace, 10; Costall, Hill, Paget, E. S. Jones, 17, v. Good, Slater, A. Taylor, George, 16; Chapman, Standen, Sayers, Bayne, 21, v. Wiseman, Lawrence, Whelan, E. Richmond, 15, Peak, E. A. Jackson, Beckman, Nash, 29, v. Dr. Rowlev, Montgomery, Blackwell, Taylor, 15; Hendry, Parkinson, Salisbury, Hetherington, 24, v. Gordon, Moyle, A. Gray, Parsons, 22; McCullough, Yearbury, J Wallace, J. Wright, 20. v. Hollis, E. Tavlor. Funnell, Mcßeath, 17; Penn, Gouk, Wylie, Inglis, 20. v. E. Morrison, Dowding, Duke, Grattan, 14. PONSONBY Final of Tournament.—Elleray, Drummond, Rutland, Bridges, 31, v. Oates Rowbottom, Buchan, Dick, 12. Ordinary draw; Lane, W. Parkinson, Veale, Parsons, 23, v. A. Parkinson, Water worth, Paterson, Torrance, 22; Jones, Rev. B. Harris, Ormerod. Miller, 21. v. Mclvor, Clarke, Anderson, Hill, 20; Hunt, MeKeown, Richardson, Best, 36, v. Lye, Fairs, McCrea, Somervell, 12; Fanch, G. Hardley. Matthews, McLeod, 25, v. Gallagher, Kretschmar, Fitzgerald. McCarthy, 18. MOUNT EDEN Club Games.—Boyce, Gregson. Sergeant, J, Sfhith, 21, v. Bailey, B. Smith, Sissons, Bates. 18: D. Ferguson, Rudd, Hills, Fraser, 23, v. Moon, Oatridge, Heron, Little, 15; Beere, Watson, Deiamore, Findlay, 25, v. McKenzie, Fernandez. Cullen, Andrew, 15: Wright. Leighton, Marshall, Nicholson, 20, v. Mueller, Moore, Reid, Gill, 14; H. Ferguson, Bree, T. Nairn, Trayes, 16, v. McCauley, Spence, Robertson, H. Walton. 14; Bailev, Fogerty, L. R. SherrifCs, Bigelow, 27, v. Douglatt, Yates, Jamieson, Miller, 15; Bromwich, Murdoch, Campbell, Hull, 26, v. Tailby White, McPherson, Vivian, IS; Kinniard. Harrison, A. Nairn, Comes, 27. v. Crighton, Evans, Patterson, Fletcher, 19; Taylor, J. A. Sh err iff, H. Gribble, Gribble. senr., 20, v. Williams Wagstaff, Rintoul, Tutt. 17; Cave. Dignan, Brown. Baker, 25, v. Alexander. Rendell. Cordes. Elliott. 11; Henderson, Chambers. Joll, Gatenby, 21, v. Gage, Bourke, Elliott. Daisley, 15. MOUNT ALBERT

Club Fours.—VV 7 . Thomas. Laing, Stewart, Hawke, 32, v. Orix, Pattison, J. Thomas, Townley, 16: sinpson, Humphreys, Bennett, Cutforth, 21, v. Page Rev. Mr. Sutherland, P. Maxwell, Jenkin 14; Tidman, Mason, Ure, Luke 2° v* Pool. Amor, Francis. Clark, 13; Wood,’ De t astro, Richards, Rowe, 29, v * Hall Sheppard. Blair, Holds worth. IS: Bull. W* Maxwell, Stevens, T. Stevens. 20. v Dimery, N. Dimery, S. Dimery, W. Dimerj*. 14; Dyson, Lonsdale. Dawson. B. Dawson. 20, v. Crowe. Barton. Wallett, E - Thomas, 15; Cossey, Blamires, Daniells Bromley, 32. v. Rogers, Blyth. Floyd, Garlick. 21; Hills, Allely, 32, v. Skipworth. Muir. 28. DEVONPORT Ordinary Draw.—Barber, Elmsley Susinan, Cox. 13, v. Scotland, Minchin, McDonald. Newbegin. 21; McPherson. Jackman. McLeod. Anderson. 20, v. SRichards, Fulljames, Foster, I.owe, 22; Thornton. Newman, Mason. Harvey, 20, v. Clarke, Buchanan. Martinson.' Elvv. 24; Gaudie. A. Morgan. 21, v. Davie?,* Lundon. 18. Winter Stars.—Coleman. Rees-George.

Goldsworthy, J. Morgan, 2J, v. Atkin, Wright, Sullivan, Hamlin, 20. ONEHUNGA President’s Fours.—First round: Phillips, Neale, McGuire, A. Brown, 18, v. Ireland, Mackune, Wigginton, E. Gatland, 17; Robb, Bell, Moodie, E. Sutherland, 18, v. Burgess, Kirkwood, Fordham, Macklow, 13; Whiteside, Skinner, George, Gatland, 22, v. McMaster, Higgins, Marks, IS; Grace, Welham; Allen, George, 24, v. Blazey, Mclntosh, Carroll, Vella, 16; Stokes, Gill, Foote, Robertson, 22, v. Skinner, Kennedy, Davis, Livingstone, 20; Gibbons, Hayden, Munro, Kenny, 24, v. Thacker, Hickman, Harrison, Sutherland, 18. Ordinary Draw.—Westney, Matthews, Wynyard, Davenpqft, 30, v. Robb. Norris, Lindburn, McFarquhar, 22. ST. HELIERS Ordinary Draw.—Hunt, Hart, Lovegrove, Trewhella, 22, v. Warren, Brewer, Bradshaw, Holdsworth, 17; Andrews, White, Cameron, May, 29, v. Scotting, Dawson, Lawrence, S. White, 20; Clark, Thompson, Norris, Knight, 23, v. McLaren, Blomfield, P. White, Wright, IS; Inglis, Roberts, Crawshaw, Porter, 33, a . Barnes, Tyndall, Burnett, Philip, 2; Cottrell, Reid, Campbell, Russell, 32, v. Bradley, Stevens, Smith. Keys, 22. PAPATOETOE A smokers v. non-smokers match was played on the Papatoetoe green on Saturday. Results are as follow (smokers’ teams first): —Thorne, Wyllie, Young, Rawnsley, 23, v. Gubb, Shepperd, Cutforth, Bayliss, 21; Foss. Anderson, Booth, 16, v. Ross, Runciman. Rev. Roseveare, 27; Gane. Nicholson, Ranum. Nesbitt, 14, v. Dawson. McFarland, Bygrave, McLarnon, 22; A. Wilson, Snelltng, ivlcCallum, Nettlingham, 24, v. Carr. Parker, Bryant, Civil, 12; Jackson. Philllpson, Moe. Parker Hill, IS, v. Wills, Boyce, Waters, Smytheman, 31; Graham, Thomas, 29, v. Trimble. Cowling, 16. Aggregate: Smokers. 125; Non-smokers, 129. Inter-Club Gaines AUCKLAND v. CARLTON Allan, G. Allen, Dailey, Davidson, 19, v. Whittaker, Coutts, Ball, Tvuscott, 12. STANLEY BAY v. DEVONPORT At Devonport. Sainty, Hindman, Hooker, Johnston, 18, v. Blair, Lacy, Bartley, Layzell, 22.

PONSONBY v. WEST END Lincoln, Rolse, Griffiths, Leedham, 14, v. Andrews, Wynyard. C. Hardley, Irv-ing-Clarke, 20. GAMES AT CAMBRIDGE Following are the results of games played on the Cambridge Bowling Club's greens on Saturday: G. Clark, Richardson, C. W. Clark, Dix, 22, v. Clemow, Rodgers, O’Toole, Wallis, 19; A. Hodgson. Whitehorn, Tucker, Phairn, 24, a*. VV. White ’ Mallins, Linley, Bryce, 23; Caley, Bourke, ■ Towsey, J. Hay, IS, v. Hampshire, Glanville, H. Webber, Woolley, 11; Woolridge, Headifin, Cooper, J. Low, 17, v Weatherall, Simpson. Lundon, N. Hill, 11; Hendricksen, Rivers, Edwards, S. James, 21, v. Thorpe, Hulrae, Munn, Halliday, 19; Allen, Andrews. Speiglit, Boulton, 23, v. Smythe, Martvn, Bowling, Edwin, James, 20. The greens were in excellent order and better than they have been for several seasons. The club’s prospects are very bright. The membership totals 104. TUAKAU CLUB The Tuakau Bowling and Croquet Club held its official opening on Saturday. The weather was fine and there was a large gathering, including visitors from neighbouring clubs. The president, Mr. VV. J. Deeble, declared the greens open. On the croquet greens Mrs. J. Fulton, president of the croquet section, hit the first ball and on the bowling- greens Miss T. Deeble threw the first jack. Play on tlie bowling green during rbe afternoon resulted as follows: Graham. Fla veil, Bullock. Hosking, 15, v. Bloxham, Greenway, Patton, A. Hewitt, 13; A. Smeed, VVymer, Butcher, Neil. 2S. v. D. Fausett, Grandison, J. Pirret, W. A. Smeed, 16; McNaughton, Fulton, Glasgow. Raynes, 25, v. Logan. Keven, I lelder, C. Smeed. 19; Nicholson, Finch, Burrows, Steele, 14, v. Deeble, Vaughan, Rowe, Crouch, 14; Hard. Stringer, Hewitt, Maiden, 22, v. Holland, May, Pirret, Wright. 20. EPSOM’S LABOUR DAY EVENT The following skips have entered teams for the Epsom Bowling Club’s open Labour Day tournament:—Franklin, Gribble, Hooper, Richmond. Burton, Jenkin, Blakey, J. Wright, A. Gray, Ramsay, VV". Taylor, J. Williamson, Donnell, E. F. Jones, Thompson. .Whitehouse. There are still a few vacancies. HILLSBOROUGH CLUB The following skips have entered teams for the tournament to be held by the Hillsborough Bowling Club next Wednesday:—Loram, Stringer, Goldsmith, G.

Clark, A. Tonkin, E. Gatland, Robinson. Armstrong. Parker-Hill. Ritchie. Turner. I Irving Clarke, P. McFarlane, W. Wallace, D. Fraser, Jenkin (Epsom). The entry ls now complete.