BOWLING.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 October 1921, Page 3

BOWLING.

OPENING OF THE SEASON. THE TOWN CLUES. Bowling clubs in New Plymouth officially commenced the season on Saturday, and wer© favored with good weather conditions. The decision that all clubs should hold the opening on the same da.te is a new departure, operating for the first time this year. Formerly clubs opened greens on different dates, but as this occupied at least four playing days at the commencement of the season it was decided to adopt one opening day for ali clubs, members foregathering on their own greens, THE FITZROY GREEN. There was a large gathering of bowlers and ladies at the Fitzroy green to attend tne opening ceremony. Mr. A. S. Brooker (President), on behalf of the club, extended a hearty welcome to all at the beginning of another bowling season, especially to those visitors from other clubs. He said the opening of all the greens simultaneously prevented a large number of players from neighbouring clubs from being present, but he was pleased to have received telegrams of congratulation and good wishes from the Waitara and West End dubs. He regretted to have to refer to tire death of the late Mr. O. Oxenha<m, who had always been a keen member of the club and a good sport. Mr. Oxenham’s presence on both the bowling and croquet lawns would be sadly missed. Mr. Brooker moved that a resolution of sympathy with the relatives of their late fellow bowler and friend, and an appreciation of his services and friendship be placed on record, and the motion was carried, all present standing in silence.

Mr. Brooker congratulated the club on its success last season. It had annexed tho Taranaki Association banner and the Taranaki championship shield. He then presented Mr. Percy Jury with the championship singles, cup and a medal presented by Mr. J. Bennett. The junior championship singles medal, presented by Mr. A. S. Brooker, was handed to Mr. J. S. Short. The recipients were heartily applauded.

Thanks for the welcome extended to them were returned by Mr. F. J. Hill (New Plymouth Club), Mr. N. C. Vale (Thames Club), and Mr. H. C. Glendinning (West End Club). Mr. Brooker, in declaring the green open for the season’s play, asked Mrs. Brooker to throw tie first "jack,” and the usual president and vice-president match was proceeoed with. During the afternoon Mr. Brooker formally declared the croquet lawns open for play, calling on Mrs. P. Jury to make the initial

Tin- president v. vice-president match resulted in a win for the latter by 138 to 95. The scores were as follows, the president's teams being mentioned first in each case : Edgeworth, Brooker. Jackson 14; v. Walker. Williams, Dingle 28. Glendinning, Best, Veale, Champion 21; v. Gillespie, Brayshaw, Okey, Jury 21. Martin, Schultz, Hill, Allen 23; v. Callaghan. Short, Cook, Price 27. Cameron, Bridgman, Beadle, McNeil 21; v. Haughton, .Kivell, Healy, Higgs 31. Hopkins, Gilmour, Buckle, Smith 16; v. Chapman, Vickers, Elster, H. SriTart 31. NEW PLYMOUTH CLUB. The greens were open for play on Saturday afternoon, and attracted a large number of bowiers. Play commenced on the Leech Street green, which proved remarkably true, the bowls running very smoothly. Everything points to this club having a very successful season, especially as 25 new members' names were posted on the notice board. Tiie official opening of this club’s greens ana pavilion will take place on November 19, when bowlers from every club in Taranaki will be invited to be present. The pavilion will be completed up to contract time. The following are the scores between the president's and vice-president’s teams, the names of the former being mentioned rtrsi in each Cleaver, Morton, Dixon, Thomson (s) 21 ; v. Hooper, Grayson-, W. Skinner, A. K. Smart (s) 25. ' Harvey, Roy Inder, Lomas, huscombe (s) 21: v. G. Looney. T. Avery, C. Carter, S Rundle (s) 20. I Blnnie. Brooking', F. Hooker, Woollett (3) 18; v. Dawson, Bacon, S. Knuckey, G. Jackson (s) 24 J. Avery. Mace, Phillips, W. Smith (s) 19; v. Eeatson, Potts, Waller, N. Johnson (s) 27. Arden. O. Johnson. Jas. Drake, F. Reilringer (s) 28: v. W. Rundle, W. J. Chaney, W. Roberts, Wood (s) 27. Bellringer, Gibson, E. Ingram (s) 22; v. T. Furlong, Hislop, Dr. Campbell (s) 18. Totals.—President 129, vice-president 141. AT WEST FIND. There was a good gathering of members o? the West. End Club, and at the preliminary ceremony the president (Mr. J. D. Sole) expressed the hope that they would have a successful season. Players might find the green a little heavy for play, he said, but this was to be expected early in the season. The No. 1 green had been re-sown, and although not yet ready for play, presented a very promising appearance. The thanks of the club were due to those in charge of this work, and to all who had helped the club, especially the ladies. Before declaring the green open Mr. Lobb presented tiie trophies won during the season, the senior championship going to Mr. Billing for the third year in succession, and the junior prize to Mr. Percy Douglas. He congratulated both these players on their success.

, The customary match between the presthent’s and vice-president's teams was played during the afternoon. The scores are as follows, the president’s team being mentioned first: F. Sole, Darby, Mynott, Honeyfield (3) 17; v. N. Sole, D. Jones. Brash. Harton (s) 28. White, Mills. 11. Hill, Roebuck (s) 19 ; v. Walsh. R. Hill, Morey, Ilurlsfone (s) 22. G. Sole, Ross. C. Rundle, F. J. Hill (s) 31 ; v. Goodacre, Baildon, Corney, Townsley (s) 22. Hodson, Horne, Saunders, Newell (s) 17; v. - Styles, Connolly, Blackhall, J. D. Sole (s) 18. Pennington, Henderson, MeAllum, Oliver (s) 20; v. Thomson, MeWhinney, Potter, Medley (3) 23. A. L. MeAllum. Putt. Billing (s) 30; v. WEitham, Stevenson', Beal (s) 27. Mander, Sinclair, Curtis, Petty (s) 28’; v. Smith, Haylock, Dingle, Lee (s) 21. Gyde, Rigg, Lye, Lobb (s) 17; v. Sims, V-Tiilliams, T. Sole, C. Burgess (3) 28. Totals.—President 179, vice-president 189. A handsome collection of souvenirs gathered from all clubs against whom the New Zealanders played while in England, has been

placed in the club's pavilion. They were secured by Mr. F. J. Hill during the tour, and he had them mounted in a glass case, and has kindly lent the collection to the club. VOGELTOWN CLUB. Tiie Vogel town Club’s property was looking at its best when the members foregathered for the official opening of the season. The I president (Mr. F. W. Okey) welcomed players ' and expressed the hope that they would have I a successful season. The club, he said, could ' hardly congratulate themselves on their efforts last season, though they had the consolation of knowing they were always a good second. This year they would -be out to win. The club had arrived at its fourth birthday, and it was about time they were getting on their feet, so he hoped to see something achieved during the season. The championship cup was then presented to last year’s winner, Mr. A. T. Moore, who annexed the trophy for tiie second occasion during the three years it has been competed for, and he was congratulated on his performance. On behalf of the club Mr. E. A. Washer congratulated the club on its progress, and he predicted that they would be winners on more tian one occasion during the forthcoming season. After Mrs. Okey had thrown the "jack” the green was declared open for play. The usual president’s v. vice-president'? match was then played, the scores being as follows (president’s team being mentioned first) : Short, Gilbert, G. Tippins, Evans (s) 17; v O. Allan, Wigley, Hooker, Marshall (s) 16. Howell. Smith. Healy, Okey (s) 24; v. Ruebe. Hooper, Boswell, Griffiths (s) 16. Hoskin, Carter, Moore, Robertson (s) 31; v. Binnle, A. Yeates, Dobson, Washer (s) 12. N. Allen, Fulton, R. Tippins, Edgecombe (s) W; v. Brown, F. Yeates, Burke, Lawrence (s) 15. Toialg.—Proßideut SB, vloe-pTB«ident 87*