BOWLING.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 250, 22 October 1928, Page 12

BOWLING.

THE SEASON OPENED.

2.ARGE GATHERINGS EVERYWHERE

(By TRUNDLER.)

The remarkable popularity of bowling in Auckland was strikingly illustrated on Saturday, when no less than 18 clubs officially opened their summer season, although several others had opened on the previous two Saturdays, and the rest of the 44 clubs in the Auckland Centre are still closed for the winter. The number opening last Saturday is rather significant, as it is exactly equal to the total number of clubs in the Wellington Centre.

The centre executive adopted an excellent idea on Sautrday in dividing their strength for the afternoon, as this enabled them to visit nearly all the official openings and a few of the larger clubs. Favoured with fine weather, although not as brilliant as the competitors enjoyed at the Mount Eden tournament on Wednesday, "everything went off under most enjoyable conditions. A pleasing feature of the afternoon was the heavy visiting programme, made possible by the large number of clubs which had opened the previous Saturday, and whose members were therefore free to accept club invitations. Pukekohe members returned the visit of city bowlers to their own opening a fortnight ago, officially sending representatives on Saturday to no less than seven clubs. The association of the provincial clubs with the city has been a most agreeable development of recent years, six or eight city club now exchanging annual visits with a provincial club. Now that the roads are so much better, and motor-1 ing has become so easy, the rest will doubtless be "adopted" by a city club. No regular visits have yet been arranged with Warkworth, Taukau, Buckland and Helensville, and although the entry of Helensville in the pennant matches has disposed of the comparative isolation of that club, there is an opening for three clubs to approach the others. Pukekohe are staging a full-rink tournament on Wednesday, November 7, and as their two greens are in nice order this season a good entry should be attracted. Honouring a Bowler's Memory. A very quiet ceremony took place at the Edendale pavilion on Saturday, when Mr. T. D. Anderson presented a silver cup to the club, to be known as the "Herb Horspool memorial cup," in memory of the late Mr. Horspool, a former president of the club, who died nearly a year ago. Mr. Horspool was always very fond of pairs, and as Mr. Anderson was generally his partner he decided to keep his old friend's memory green by presenting a cup for the pairs championship of the club. The cup will always remain the property of the club, and will be on exhibition in the pavilion! but the winners will have their names engraved on it each year, and a pair of gold medals will be presented to the winners by Mr. W. J. Edwards, the president of 1922, another old friend of the late Mr. Horspool. This trophy has been instituted on very similar lines to the "Neilson memorial cup, presented a few years ago to the Onehunga Club by Mr. R. Buchanan, the present president, in memory of Mrs. Buchanan's uncle, the late Mr. Daniel Neilson, who was one of the oldest members of the club. It is awarded to the rink winning the Labour Day tournament each year, and remains the property of the club, but the winners are presented with miniature duplicates by Mr. Buchanan. Edendale membership is increased this year by nearly a dozen, chiefly experienced players from other clubs. Hew Territory at Grey Lynn. Grey Lynn is one of the many clubs entering upon the new season with high hopes. Comfortably fettled in the new freehold property, members and visitors ,on Saturday were delighted with the new green, which will be the one mainly . J5, ÜB ® this season. During the recess a great deal of work- hag been done on and around the playing areas, and also in the pavilion, where the lockers are once more ready for use. Several new members have been nominated, and the prospects of the club are most encouraging, even though a few members have been lost, mainly by removal to other districts. Having had no winter green this year, the crab recently held a reunion of members, with their wives and lady friends, •s a kind of rally before the summer season commenced. In spite of the inclemency of the weather, the gathering wai a great success, there being an attendance of about 60 enthusiasts. Much appreciated solos were given by Miss Buckley during the evening, but oldtime dances formed the main part of the programme and were entered into with zest by the great majority. The music was supplied by an excellent x orchestra, under Mr. Weir. The special feature of the evening, however, was the unveiling of enlarged photographs of past president?, presented in response to the request of the committee, which aims at the completion of the series now that the club has such a fine pavilion in which they can be hung to advantage. This year the S were: Messrs. R. H. Johnson (1915), M. J. Bennett (1916 and 1917), M u"ay (1920), John Ferguson 1928? T? ?• Newton (1924 to The President, Mr. F. J. Bail- ' ® lllt , ab, y thanked all these gentlemen, and at his request, Mr. Murrav who was one of the guests, gave sss^r-' of tbe s,r,ießt daj "

/ GREY LYNN CLUB. J There was a large attendance of memberfi and friends at the Grey Lynn green n Saturday afternoon, when the season °jK ly ° pe i led - The P reß 'dent, Mr. J;f ( B , aildon ' welcomed the visitors, and greeted members and expressed the hope that another successful season would be experienced. Mrs. Baildon rolled the first jack. The ladies provided a dainty afternoon tea, the upstairs clubroom looking a picture. h Results— ' Callings), Smith, G. Little. C. Little lfl ' Bleakley, Jamieson, Moran 23 • (.hrijtey McClyniont Gibbons, Fletcher 14*. To . Struckett, Armstrong, J. Lye dnn ct)on *W. j Harrilac, Binns. F. BailNewton Puddle Whitehead, Cronln, W. WhYml ?i' A - . Molloy, Grudy, Wilde, LiwriidJ Vk T 'J E "o ran ' Sneu * Davidson, Caddy 17 I •J' 1 8m,t *Ji Aggers, Walker, ray Gnl.iftJAn rr a n .' Marshall, W. MurMclvor 17 v i?, : Tigue, Irving, H. Reed, ion f'iflmuT' ?' ceo '> Richardson, Eggiu- _ FR£ ft l : V C °,\ A - BueWe y. ft. Young, ttmu a Gray 2B*- t '" 1 '" 1 ' Rawllnsou. mm Ton*el« V' A t?""; j. Keed, Blfmlrif'vci- vh ye ' r ' erdon , G. Fletcher, fteSlin Min;»..^ 1, 2l rßon '«- T - Stewart, J.

CARLTON CLUB. There are few bowling greens in New Zealand so ideally situated as. those of the> Carlton Club and never was this morrc apparent than on Saturday afternoon, on the occasion of the official opening of the 1928-29 season. Against a background of spring gardens and dark green trees, the sun-drenched lawns presented a beautiful picture, as the president, Mr. A. B. Barter, addressed the gathering of ladies, members and visitors.

Tn a happy «peech, short and to the point, Mr. Barter likened the bowling green to the stage. The players were the actors, clad in summer raiment, each and all as happy as those with congenial parts behind the footlights. The man fortunate enough to be Carlton's president was happy indeed, for nowhere in the Dominion could one find a club that ranked higher in sportsmanship and hospitality. (Applause). He thanked all for the loyal support they accorded the club and expressed the hope that the season would be most successful. Reverting again to the simile of the stage, Mr. Barter said the play had a prologue, in which there was but one player, the president's wife. (Laughter and applause). He asked Mrs. Barter to send up the first jack.

Mrs. Barter performed her duty most graciously and the season was declared open, amid applause. Results of games played during the afternoon are as follow:— •

Clifton, Overy, Wrightson, G. Hosking 21, v. Van Staveren, Dickey, Wetherell, J. Hosking 30; Winks, Cotterill, Isaacs 17, v. Blewden, Nation, Noton 15; Demetri, McKay, Dilliear, Renwick 15, v. Angove, Richardson, Buxton, Ritchie 17; Trendall, Martin, Frost, Snedden 19, v. W. H. White, Stohr, Deare, Knight 17 ; Harland, Fletcher, Sargeant, Laird 21, v. Johnston, Doyle, Ronayne, Gardiner 21; Hudson, Thompson, Brown, Muston 22, v. Abdallah, Fuge, Williamson, Denison 13; Hamilton, F. E. Robertson, Gavey 21, v. Clayton, Gainsborough, Cross 23; Garrard, Lundon, A. Pollard, Duffin 27, v. Adamson, Meaney, Bord, Fraser 10; Hodge, Stuart, C. Mountain, Warren 14, v. J. Watson, Wright, Williams, W. D. Kelly 13; Holford, Burns, Packman, Gordon 15, v. Penallegan, Turner, T. Mountain, C. Kelly 18 ; Tyudall, F. C. Robertson, Brittain, J. Smith 23, v. Corfle. Turner,-' T. Watson, Lamb 9; Rowe, Bates, Kilgour, Barter 23, v. O'Loughlln, Horrell, Snell, Keith 16; Newmegen, Parkinson, Clarkson, Davidson 29, v. A. Dixon, Mitchell, Wishart, Ball 20; D. Dickson, Pitt, Coutts, Truscott 24, v. Buchanan, Linder, Stevens, Tutt 22; Ramsay, McGlone, Wlckstedd, Blair 13, v. Inglis, Birkenhead, Fish, Fookes 32; Casey, Stokes, Jamieson, Holmes 21, v. Little, Baird, Harvey, Perry 16. PONSONBY CLUB. The Ponsonby Bowling Club's green was officially opened on Saturday under the happiest auspices. The weather was perfect for bowling, and the green and ground looked at their best. The club was "at home" to a large number of guests, among whom were many ladies and visiting bowlers. Representatives were present from most of the city clubs. The grounds were gaily decorated with flags, and a programme of music was played by the Ponsonby Boys' Band. The president of the club, Mr. John Schischka, in a happy little speech, declared the green open for the season. He extended a cordial welcome to the visitors, and said he hoped all would enjoy a pleasant game. He expressed the hope that the members of the Ponsonby Club would have an enjoyable season. He drew attention to the excellent order of the green, and said credit was due to the green superintendent, Mr. A. Parsons, and the greenkeeper for its condition. He made sympathetic reference to the old members of the club, who were not. able to be present with them on this occasion. He also read a telegram from the president of the Auckland Centre, Mr. S. Coldicutt, extending the best wishes of the centre and himself for a successful opening season.

The first jack was thrown by Mrs. Schischka, and the green was declared open for the season, amid cheers. The games played resulted as follow:— A. T. Good, Buckle, Kretschmar, Best 24, V. Matthews, Harking, C. Allan, Torrance 18; Parkinson, Goldwater, ' J. Veale, Schischka 24, v. Omerod, McMillan, Somerß, Somervell 17; Brown, Lovett, Mclnnes, Bryant 22, v. R. E. Smith, Coppins, D. McGregor, Rowbottom 14; Newmegan, Colebrook, Paterson, Miller 27, v. McKeown, Baggett, Knot, Benson 12; Lye, McCrae, Lucena, Kelly 20, v. W. Elleray, Fanch, W. T. S. Wilson, Crowe 20; E. Good, W. Andrews, Drummond, Garry 20, v. Goodacre, Morris, A. T. Craig, A. Parsons 16; Calder, Petersen, Wright, Johnson 17, v. F. Moore, Dromgool, Conway, McGregor 26; Mulliner, Virtue, Richardson, Letham 16, v. Robb, Blencoe, Partington, S. White 25; Carlaw, T. Elleray, Miinro, Buchan 20, v. Webster, Bishop, Rolston, Griffiths 15.

EPSOM CLUB. With flags bedight, the pavilion and grounds of the Epsom Bowling Club presented a gala appearance in the sunshine of the early afternoon, when the season was opened in the presence of a large gathering u, ladies, visitors and members. A professional band played the National Anthem, prior to the speech of the president, Mr. R. McK. Morison. "If any man in Epsom is proud this afternoon, that man is 11. McK. Morison," said the president. "I am proud to be president of this fine club, and proud to be associated with its officers.

Mr. Morison regretted that three members had been lost to the club through death during the past year, and extended to their relatives the club's most sincere sympathy. All would regret, he said, that Mr. Lock was unable to be present, owing to illness, and the absent member had the sympathy of every member. I should not be doing my duty if I did not refer to the splendid manner in which Mr. Hardley, as manager of the New Zealand touring team, represented us in England," continued the president. "Mr. Hardley never lost an opportunity of advertising the Dominion. He did most" valuable work. (Hear, hear). I know that wherever Mr. Hardley went he advised the people to eat more New Zealand mutton, more New Zealand cheese, fruit and butter. In addition he played the good old game in a manner worthy of New Zealand."

After Mrs. Walker had made the first stroke of the croquet season, and Mrs. Morison had rolled the first jack, tlie president ■ declared the season open, amid cheers.

Results :• — Carruth, McCullagli, Bruce, Burton 16, v. VJells, Peak, Richmond. Inglis 23; Freeman, Hendry. Paget, De Launay 15, v. W. H Lanib, Frunell, Rainsay, J. Wright 26: MciFw n 'r, Westwo °d. Penn,. Parsons 17, v. no. Vr ea . nl, H. Wood, Meßeth,:Jenkin if' r Mc V ul,en . J- Wallace, Gosling Bowring, K. F. Fox, Greening, E. T. ciZrbl° D< h S J, A : French, Beckman, A. G. ' «• ? larke 15 > v - standen, LawWylie P«rkw gton T i?" M - 25; wyne, Parkinson, Johnston, Mingins 22 r v. 14 - Slater G - Clark. Morton, Smith Ctahnn fi„ ' t Wn ' , I ox ' Goldsmith 24, V. Turner HnrrS' McGregor, Tanner 10; T C W.lh.W iir Kendall, Blakey 24, v. Hill l! wi.! Wheelans, Parker pL'i' Wiseman. Laud, McCowan. W. Footf °{fj' .Vones. Ce GS e i^V Bridge 20, v Alfrcy, Cox, Roseveare 23 • Vinson, Gladding, Wilkinson 22, v Mont. gomery, Sansbury, A. Jones 23;' (inn.. thorpe, jG. Jackson, Nash 32, v. Hardlev Gray, Robinson 14. ' ara,ey>

RAWHITI CLUB. The Rawhiti Bowling Club, Remuera, had a successful opening ceremony on Saturday. There were about 150 persons present, including representatives from the centre and district. Mr. J. B. Paterson, the president of the club, in declaring the season open, congratulated the members of the club and of the tennis and croquet sections on the work they had done, and wished them all a successful season. The jack was thrown up by Mrs. Paterson, and the president and vice-president selected teams for the afternoon's play. During the afternoon trophies won in the last two percentage fours competitions were presented to the winners. A dainty afternoon tea was provided by the president and Mrs. Paterson.

A match between teams chosen by the president and the vice-president resulted in a win for the former by 173 points to 163. Details arfe as follows, the president's teams being mentioned first Pouter, Roberts, Gentles, Paterson 21, v. Bagnall, Wilmot, Muitland, Thompson 20; Simpson, Waytei Savin, Austin 10, v. Darnell, Harris, Daniel, Chiplin 10 ; Walker, Cameron, Martin. Taylor 21, v. Henson, Culpin, Watsou, Harris 25; ICatterford, Woods, Millard, Stubbs 28, v. Leaning, Robertson, Walker, Millard 21; Thompson, Schofleld, Eaves, Moncur 2G, v. Cameron, Jackson, Allen, MacPherson 17; Walker, Harle, Murray, Bright 27, v. Hedges, Hardeastle, Vaughan, Mclnnes 20; Smith, Paterson, Bennett, Oldham 15, v. Brown, Samways, Watson, Wooller 25; Hamlin, Barker, Worthington, McKinley 2(>, v. Thronson, Dr. McDougall. Sharkey, Millwnrd 15.

MOUNT ALBERT CLUB. There was an animated scene at the Mount Albert Bowling Club's green when the season was officially opened by the president, Mr. P. Ployd. Miss Floyd threw the jack. Afternoon tea provided by the Misses Floyd and friends was greatly appreciated.

The president, in his opening address, referred to the old members of the club who laid its foundations 31 years ago. Included among those to whom the president paid a very high tribute were Sir Geo. Fowlds (at present patron of the club), J. Tonson Garlick, J. W. James, J. Bouskill, T. A. Ashton and many others, some of whom had passed to the beyond. The visitors, included among whom were Sir Geo. Fowlds, Mr. L. E. Rhodes, the Mayor of Mt. Albert, Messrs. Coldicutt, Scantlebury, and Wliitten, of the Auckland Centre executive, and a host of ladies, were given a warm welcome. The president especially welcomed the seventeen new members and expressed a hope that this season the club would have at least 17 more.

Mr. S. Coldicutt, in his reply on behalf of the Auckland Centre, congratulated the club on u quality of its greens and on its continued success. The club was also congratulated in having three members, Messrs. E. Thomas, J. Rowe and Geo. Clark, who were amongst the pioneer party who went to Australia to inaugurate Test matches between Australia and New Zealand. Mr. Coldicutt expressed a hope that the three members would be selected to play against the Australian team at Wellington in January next. The Mayor, Mr. Rhodes, offered his congratulations to the president and the club, wishing them a successful season, and mentioned that the borough council were doing their best to set apart areas for bowling and various other sports in the district. . Sir Geo. Fowlds also offered his hearty congratulations at the continued success of the club, of which he was pleased to be one of the founder?. Results:— President v. Vice-presidents (president's J®®™ 8 first).—Shepperd, Skinner, Bennett, ??.. «« T " Grix, Campbell, Dimery. Allely 33: Williams, Horsley, sen., Hawkes, Garlisk 19, v. Decastro, Harbutt, Horsley, Jon., E. Thomas 16; Pickens, Scott, Bush! p l°yd lt», v. Wallace, Dimery, jun., Holdsworth, Fisher 15; Coseey, Thompson. Blomeley, Croucher 20, y. Hills, W. Thomas, Gladding, Wallett 18: Lonsdale, Wilson, Lang, Dawson 24, Trigg, Dyson, Luke, Hawkins 11; Poole, Bodley, Mulr, Bromley 18, v Humphreys, Barton, T. Stevens, J. Thomas 22; Rogers, J. Bouskill, Rowe, Jenkln 14, v. Mchlbbln, Angus, Maxwell, Beck 26; Blythe Imeson, Guthrie, Harrison 14, v. Hushes' Munns, Daniels, Nesbit 23; Nyberg, w! Stevens, Entrlcan, P. Dawson 28, r. A Morrison, J. Morrison, Tomllnson, Francis 14Crowe, Le Grice, Cutforth, Hacket 11 v Sutherland, Cotterill, Townley, Clark 30: Hall, Page, Amoore, McLaughlan 13. v. Stewart, Rhodes, Norgrove, Lang 20. Totals: President 101, Vice-President *457* •,

ONEHUN6A CLUB. The summer season was opened in the presence of one of the largest gatherings that has ever assembled on the green. The tables vere decorated with the club colours, navy blue and cardinal, in a choice selection of anemones, flags, cornflowers and poppies. The president of the club, Mr. R. Buchanan, welcomed the members and visitors, specially mentioning Sir Frederic Lang, and representatives of other clubs. He was particularly pleased to see that the Auckland Bowling Centre executive was represented by the past president, Mr. James Pascoe, the secretary, Mr.-G. L. Gladding, and Mr. A. C. Tonkin. Mr. Buchanan referred to Mr. Pascoe's impending departure for England and hoped that he would there represent New Zealand on the International Bowling Board. Mr. Pascoe, replied on behalf of the visitors, and his party then departed for Otahuhu. The company then replied to the croquet lawns, where Mr. Buchanan again addressed thesv assembly, Mrs. Biichanan making the. first hoop to open the season. Mr. Lighton was in attendance with an orchestra from the Onehunga Orphans' Club, which provided music throughout the afternoon. Results of play:—

Kinnaird, Burges, Bramun, Brown 16 ni.i ST' C?n'pllnß. E. Marks. Hill 21; Gill, Phillips, Whltmore, Kenny 32, v. Robb Burrows, Harrison, McCullan 22; L. Brav Grundy, Davenport, Robertson 18, v Collins. Tanner, Luke, Macklow 19; Grosvenor, Skinner, C. W. Ross, A. George 16 v. Webb, Neale, Kirkwood, G. Jones 22' Beere U- "Richardson, Macfarquliar. Sommers 27, v. Westney, Milnes, F. Marks. Mcintosh 18; J. Ross. McKune. Basßett, Lawrie 16. v. Moore, Whiteside, E. Sutherland, Buchanan 25; Kennedy, McGuire V ella, Schnauer 32, v. J. Skinner, Wiggington, R. Si therland, Ramsay 16; Angus Waldrun, Lindberg. Jackson IS. v. Havden' S. Brown, Schnackenberg, Woolley" 26 ' Keenan, Stokes, Mudie, Roberts 22, V. McMaster, Scloman, Flowerdav, E. Gatland 17; Welham, Foote. T. George, Bourke 14, v. Fordham, Marsden, Davies, I Sutherland 29. EDENDALE CLUB. The Edendale Club opened the seasoq in brilliant sunshine and in the presence of a large attendance of players and guests', among whom ladies predominated. Mr.' Burnnand's band rendered an appreciative, programme of music, afternoon tea was provided by the ladies, and the opening of the season wag set in a happy atinosphere. The president, Mr. C. E. Addison, in his opening remarks, welcomed the visitors and said lie was pleased to see so many new members present. He complimented the caretaker oh the condition of the green. During the afternoon the president and some members of the Auckland centre visited the green and were welcomed by the club president. The wish was expressed that the club would have a very successful season and that the club would do even better than last year.

Club Fours.—Sakey, Coad, East. Edmonds 21, v. Richardson, McLeod, Mason, Bainbrldge 19; Young, Captain White, Potter, Addison 28, v. Culpan, Ball, Greenwood, Cuilen 20; Brown, Elliott, A. Smith, Goodall 13. v. McKay, O. Garland, J. Butler, Canton 23; Hawes. Claridge, A. Hill. Browiiett 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, 23, v. Bluck, Torckler, Stillwell, R. smith 19.

WAITEMATA GREEN OPENS. The twenty-fourth season of the Wai* tem&ta Bowling Club, whose lawn, situated in pretty surroundings at the head of the bay between Northcote and Birkenhead, was opened on Saturday. There was a large attendance of bowlers and visitors to whom the president, Mr. Herbert Cadness, extended a cordial welcome. Addresses were given. by the Mayor, Mr. A. E. Grenslade, Mr. Alex. Harris, M.P., and Mr. G. M. Reid, representative of the Auckland Bowling Centre. Mrs. Cadness rolled the first jack on the green, which the president declared open for play fofr the ensuing season. The Birkenhead Band played a programme of pleasing music. , The lawns were gaily decorated with bunting. The green superintendent, Mr. E. J. Eraser, was heartily congratulated by the president on the excellent condition of the green. The croquet section was opened by Mrs. C. Rose, the president. Games representing the president and vice-president resulted in a win for the vice-president by 126 to 92. Wells, Pearn, Cadnesw, Lyon 9, v. Davidson, Hallett, E. J. Fraser, Tarrant 80; Brennan, Swanson, Osborne, McPhail 19, v. Fisher, Rogers, Blackwell, Burrows 13: Corrln, Hulse, Davies, McKlnsterie 20, v. P. Stewart H W. Wilson, Lethbridge, T. F. Fraser 12 • Hubble, Brown, Robertson, Potter 15, v! Bentley, Dent, Blackledge. Dick 29 ; Moiler AsiMlen, Williamson, McGill 15, v. Sharp, Alexander, Watson, Smith 18; Mays, Boles, Swendail, Bllkey 14, v. Whitehead, Griffiths, Birch, de Launay 24.

ROCKY NOOK. With flags flying and music floating over the sparkling greens, the members of the Rocky Xook Bowling and Croquet Club had a gala. day for the opening of the season, 'ihere were a large attendance, happy speeches, appetising refreshments, and excellent sport. Never has there been a more auspicious opening day. Among those present were the patron (Sir George Fowlds), the president (Mr. L. C. Kent), and the immediate past-president (Mr. R. Eagleton), the lastnamed recently returned from his trip abroad. During the afternoon a fraternal visit was paid by Messrs. S. Coldicutt, president of the Auckland Bowling Centre, P. J. Scantlebury, and A. B. Whitten, members of the Centre. In a happy speech Mr. Kent expressed his pleasure at being able to welcome the visitors on such a bright afternoon. He hoped that each of the clubs represented would have a record season. The speaker read telegrams conveying good wishes from a number of clnbs, the Auckland Bowling Centre, and the Dominion Bowling Association. He extended a special welcome to members who had belonged to the club fof 20 years and more as represented by Messrs. Cutler, Bryden,' and Gribble. "May the greens be good und true," concluded the president, "and may the bowls roll well for each and all." (Applause.) The green was opened for the season In old-time fashion by Miss Dorothy Kent, amidst general agplause. A second opening took place on the croquet lawns, where Mr. Eagleton addressed the ladies. It was, he said, one of the happiest moments of his life to be back on the Rocky Nook green. He commented on the nnc spirit which prevailed among the members of the croquet club. In the language of the Canadians, they were '*a fine bunch of women, and in their bands the club was certain to continue its success. Mr. Eagleton handed to the president (Mrs. Wakerier) a large silver loving cap. which he had secured from friends In London, the Krop Manufacturing Company. This was to be awarded as the president and committee decided. Mrs. Wakerley having made the first stroke of the season, the green was open with due ceremony. The green was in excellent order for the time of year, and the play was greatly ena7 Mlow l * Ptrt " " Bnl te

oo K £ yes ' Chambers, Stone, L. C. Kent T?'. V ter> Bu ™. ley ' Williams, Eagleton il' e °- Ben - Wilson. Tongue, Kentley 24, ▼. B. T. White, Beatty, J. Pearce P White 22; Oughton, Mills, Lamb, P. Molr ia'. T M?:>.»f 80 5 Rut ledge, P. Smith, Jury *£• Hudson, Newton, Wakerlev r.!\ v - Farley, Haston. Loram, Blackwood v 't »».= aj t F urne & Alder ' H - Jenkin IS. a. ?^ nR, m W v Jenk,n ' C«Uer 15; Wrighti Austin. T. Jones. Slivers Id v Sadler. H White, Sidler* 23? Yeo, Jun!; Berry, P. Pearce, B. Kayes 21, v. J. H. Jones. Beehre, Blakey. Bryden 25; E. TayW. Taylor, Bousklll 23, v. garrison, J. Young, Bain, Wise 30; Buckle. RandeU 27, v. Gribble, Roylance 22. REMUERA CLUB. ' The Remuera Bowling Club, which has the largest membership of any club in the district and with more greens, It la said, than any other bowling club in the world, was formally opened for the seasou on Saturday. Bunting in abundance overhung the fine pavilion and the surroundings were looking at their beat. *n?n£fn P reslde , nt ■•(Mr. Tom Procter), In formally opening the greena, referred to a number of valued members who had passed on since last season. In welcomihif vialto ™» , h e specially mentioned that their guests included the members of the Remuera Crpquet Club. . iP r f 8 i? lent mentioned the extensions which had been made to the grounds since last season, in order to keep pace with the club 8 development, after which Mrs. Procter threw up the first Jack. In the absence, through Illness, of Miss Helen ™ « n l a Margaret Thomson rolled qp the first bowl—a toucher—and the season was opened. A large number of bowlers promptly commenced operations. 34 teams taking part in friendly games. Results -ate as follow-:— Burnett, Rudman, Coulthard, Woollev 15. o i«?f sm °T» e ' Wake, Davis, Osmond 23; Griffiths, Hatch, Paterson, Russell 17. v. Achison, Brook, Burcher, Hooper 17; Shannon, Myers, Johnston, Vugler 22, v Whittftker. Jacks, Somerfield, Bast 31; Douglas, Raynes, Marshall, Long 17, ▼. Cutfleld, Vinthrop.Bel., W. T. Clarkson 25; Hertslet, Tudehope Kenderdine, Ashton 80, v. Cnoyee, Hawkins, Dransfield, Daniels 15 • Williams, J. M. VlckemaVWalton! Procter 20, v. Lusher, Bdmistoa. Short iq° : F i sher - An nandale, Kissling; Badeley 19, v. Bverton, Dlcketts, Anderson! Saxton 17; Coath, O'Leary, C. Kissling, ? f y t n "h v - Martin, Purchae, Rathbone, Maher 11; Symes, Robertson, Scott, Macfarlane 20, v. H. Brown, Mahon, Ralnger, Hawkens 31; Loosemore, McGregor. H. Wright, W. Wallace 23, v. Booth, Farrar, Ridings, J. Hill 17; J. A. Thomson, Slsaons B-.Bun, s Kissling 19, v. McKeehiie, * £ Williams, Wight, Young 25; Kirk, Dixon, A. M. Bell, Newton 11, v. Tomllnson, Menzies, Norton, Harbutt 21; Sutherland, Alexander, Harrison, Gavey 28, v. Walker. Jackson, J. Baker, Diamond 26; Wood. Dempsey, Mellars 27, v. Bowles. Wallace, £"ke 11; Stubbs, Bruce Smith, B. Ashton 19, v. W. Diamond, A. Brown, B. D. Held AVONDALE CLUB. In the presence of a bright company at Avondale the president (Mr. Porrltt) extended a welcome to visiting bowlers, realdents and officials. He referred to past successes of the club and expressed the hope that the season would be one of the happiest in the experience of all. Mr S Coldicutt (president of the Auckland Bowling Centre) also spoke. He took the opportunity of thanking Mr. H. G. R. Mason, M.P for the support he had accorded to the daylight saving legislation, which was greatly appreciated by all who derived health and enjoyment from various forms of outdoor recreation. The "kittv" having been thrown by Mrs. Porrltt. the green was declared open for the season by the president. '

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. Porrltt, acted as hostess, and supplied afternoon tea. assisted by members' wives and the Croquet Club.

The following games were played: B Myers, Blanc, Pooley, Lelghton 24, ▼. DarWestern, Smith, Brooks 21; Watson, ' "McCormick, McGoram, Bennett 13, v. Blakey 'Cunningham, Calms, Kilpatrick 22; Newell! Hoyes, Somervell, Wansboro' 31, v. Drake Craig, Adams, Kelsall 27; Simpson, Barnes, Gilbert, Taylor 26, v. Hodgson, TaJt, Routley, Porritt 13; Spelr, Youngman, Hannan, Beeton 17, v. Burgess, Oracle, Perkinson, Stephenson 19; Foreman, Mason, Adams, Bridsen 23, v. Gibson, Crawford, .Croft, Pook 15 ; Hinton-, Mayall, Darrach 18, v. Nunns; Tong, " Sutherland 18; T. Myers, Clements, Harrison, Jones 19, v. Essam, Willard, Ansell, Johnson 29. MANUREWA CLUB. The opening of the Manurewa Bowling and Croquet Club's season was largely attended on Saturday. The president, Mr. C. A. Fawcett, extended a welcome to the local and visiting bowlers, also to the representatives of the Auckland Centre. The green was in excellent order for play. Mrs. Fawcett rolled the first jack.

Mrs. F. Whyte, president of the croquet club, also extended a welcome to the visitors, and Mrs. T. Wood played the first hoop.

Afternoon tea was erved in the Town Hall. The large attendance and enthusiasm displayed on the greens augurs well for a successful season. 1

ELLERSLIE CLUB. The official opening of the Ellerslie Bowling Club took place on Saturday afternoon, under the happiest suspices. There were about 170 present, including a large number of ladies. Mr. J. J. Toy, president, welcomed the visitors and guests, and afternoon tea was provided by the ladies. The pavilion was gaily decorated and the grounds were in excellent order. Mr. S. Coldicut, president of the Auckland centre, and member of the executive, congratulated the members on the progress made by the club and commended the club upon the number of teams entered for the pennant games and the opportunity it would afford the juniors for taking part. A number of enjoyable games were played by the members, the results being as follow :— Trebilcock, Ganley, Donnell, Godfrey 25, v. D. Dixon, jun., Dunn, Carr, Fletcher 25; Cheek, E. Bust, Piggott, W. Osborne 15, v. Bancroft, Dimery, Chapman, Gollan 21; McDermott, A. McKenzie, Thompson, Henry 29, v. Coilson, Darby, Slye, Wilcox 17; Longville, G. Hunter, M. Blair, Lynch 21, v. H. McKenzie, Turnbull, Rostgard, T. Dixon 20; Christmas, R. Hunter, Hewson, Diggins 16, v. Coombe, Bolton, Crawshaw, F. Wood 17 ; F. Wright, W. Walker, Sykes, McLeod 13, v. R. Hill, Joll, Pallerson, H. Wright 30; Garmson, Low, A. C. Hill, Macklow 19, v. Howell, Chappell, J. White, W. Somervell 17 ; Cooksey, T. Ross, Woodward, Crosher 20, v. McNeice, J. Whitehouse, Coppins, Toy 23. OTAHUHU CLUB. The official opening of the Otahuhu Club's season took place on Saturday, when there was a large attendance, including many ladies. Mr. James Pascoe, past president of the Auckland Centre, and several of the executive attended. The Auckland Mounted Rifles Band was in attendance. The president of the club, Mr. H. E. Everett, welcomed the visitors on behalf of the club. Mr. Pascoe also addressed the visitors and members. Ladies of the executive supplied afternoon tea, and the club games were as follows :—

Club Fours. —C. B. Whitmore, Jamieson. O'Lachlin, earn ley 24, v. Moss, Lawson, Cook, Pearce 28; G. D. Whitmore, Dawney, Ogilvle, Llpplatt 25, v. Hickson, Nixon, Crawford, Pinhey 19; Waters, Hood, Venables, Mclvor 18, v. Tomes, Nleld, R. B. Todd, Brown 25; Dunn, Gorrie, Tullerie. Dr. Hardie Neil 15, v. Dalsley, Trevena, Cahill, Everett 19; H. O. Robiuson, W. McAnulty, Morton, Connor 16, v. West, McNary, J. H. Turner, Sykes 24 ; Madlgan, E. Allen, Thomas sen. Ferguson 21, v. Morris, Phillips, Russell, Nlcholls 17; Barrett, Twi ; name, J. Clarke, Chappell 12, v. Matheson, Whyte, Smith, S. Davies 29. DEVONPORT CLUB. There waa a large attendance of members and friends for the Devonport Club's opening. The president. Mr. F. E. Mason, made feeling reference to the death of Mr. W. Traves, who passed away a few weeks after his Installation to the presidency at the club's annual meeting, To the many visitors he extended a hearty welcome, and the assiduity of the honorary green superintendent. Mr. F. Warren, in securing and maintaining the splendid condition of the rinks was warmly praised. The Mayor of Devonport, Mr. E. Aldridge, conveyed to the club the greetings of the Borough Council and congratulated it upon the prospects of its year. Later In the afternoon Mr. G M. Reid, representing the Auckland Centre, and Mr. A. Harris, M.P, also spoke. Results:— Club Fours.—<A. Jones, Goudie, sen., McDonald. Elllsdon 17, v. Buchanan, Jackman, Short, Cox 20; Spicer, Murphv, Gray, Lowe 12, t. Atkln, Gill, McLaren, Elvie 19; H. P. Andrews, Cuff, Melville, Mason 18, v. Fulljames, Naylor, Goldeworthy, Hosldns 25; Martin, Hill, Susman, Hamlin 9, v. Aldls, George. Bruce, Kewbegin 33; Hirst, Penrose, Scotland, Bayley 13. v. Elmsley, Sinclair, Stewart, Snoad 21; Blair, Goudin, Trevefchick, Eyre 26, v. Griffith, Ching, McLeod, King 16; D. Griffiths, Coleman, Foster, Grundy 12, v. Connell, Jun., Blair. Bartly, Blackle 21; Chlvers, McAllum, T. MeCallum, Stapleton 27, v. Crabb, Lind, Crow, Valle 12; Newman, A. Morgan, Captain Williams, W. Jones 12, v. Thornton, Minchin, Jackson, A. E. Andrews 25; Barter, Markham. Palmer, Watson 20, v. Martinson, Connell, Lacey, Gifford 25; E. Buchanan. Moore, Wrlgley, Gooding 21, v Gabldes, Bush, Wright, Audley 14; Foster, White, Goldwater, D. Harvey 20, v. Davis, Clarke, Muller, Rice 21; Richards, Pitts, Jun., Wallwork, Hannah 22, v. Koefoed, Allen, Sullivan, J. Morgan 20. STANLEY GREEN. The Stanley Bay greens were successtally opened on Saturday in the presence of a large gathering of members and visitors. The president, Mr. Niblock, welcomed the visitors and spoke of the ancient and enjoyable nature of the game of bowls. He paid a tribute to the good services of the ladles during the year. 41,6 snests were Mr. A. Harris! TV. " „ and the Mayor of Devonnort (Mr. E. Aldrldge) Who both addressed the gathering and congratulated the club on its greens and surroundings. Mr. Purser the past president, presented prizes to the winners of the pairs competition unfinished end of the reason, the winners being R. Reld and W. J. Johnston. Mr. Wrlgley was presented with the prize he won in the fours competition. Mr. G. M. Held of the Central Executive congratulated the club on its highly successful opening. The -Jack was thrown by Mrs. Niblock, after which Mr. Niblock declared the green open. The following games were played:—R. Reld, Roberts, Cox, Ogilvle v. Dawson, Watson, Wrlgley, Brookes 11; Shehan, Ranum, Johnson, Niblock 25 J Hoy te, Salnty, McMaster, Purser 16 • Ross, Preston, White, Robertson 23. v' Gentles, Whitley, Hart, Ure 15; Hindman, Callon, Hall, Blglow 16, v. Chesney, Gray, Lambie, Smith 15; Darroch, Nichol. Hooker, Hollows 26, v. Weller, Clarke Bertram, Prime 17. PAPAKURA CLUB. The Papakura Bowling Club was opened on Saturday afternoon. In line weather The president (Mr. Jas. McCall), in a short speech, welcomed the visitors. He referred to the loßb the club had sustained in the death of the late - Mr. Duncan McLennan, a founder and generous supporter 2. The president then asked Mrs. O. W. O Connell to throw up the jack, and declared the green open. During the afternoon the club was ▼isited by members of the Auckland Centre, and Mr. Pascoe, after a short speech, called for three cheers for the club. The Auckland, Dominion Road, Papatoetoe, Mangere, and Clevedon clubs were represented.

Following are the results of the play Robertson, Trimble, Ryburn, Hope 22 " v Dickey, Laslett, 6. Boagey, McCollougb 23' O Connell, Page, Harding, Leltcb 17 v' Hunt, McCallum, Simpson, Winks 17; Cornford, Percy, Mogford, Hammond 27, v. Bull Meikle, W. Boagey, McEntee 17; Mulllns! Brenden, Bates 30, v. Andrew, A. Willis Rowe 13. A number of games were unfinished.' MOUNT EDEN CLUB. Club Fours.— o. Ferguson, T Nairn, Elliott 32, v. Darroch, Cage Oatridge, Joll 20; Spence. Gregson, Sissons, Surman 27, v. Stone, Watson, White, Blake 7 ' if* Fe w**> n . Wagstaff, Rintoul, Woolley 20, v. Doull, Scott, Fogerty, Moon 13 • Bailey, Moore, Delamore, Hull 20 v Chambers, Murdoch, Brown, Daisley' 16* Alexander, Klnniburgh, D. Nairn, Miller 23, v. J. Nairn, Gray, Shirriffs, Gatenby 15 - Wright, Burney, Reid, Middleton 32, v Murray, Bourke, Cordes, Herron 11 • McCauley, McKensie, Fulton, Vivian 17 v' Rust, Poole, Voyee, Battersby 16. ' DOMINION ROAD CLUB. Ordinary Draw.—Fisher, Sawyer, TatterAshby 14, v. Taylor, Alteon, Semadeni, Codd 19; Gunning, Davis, Wilson, Truman "2" v. Stevens, Bathgate. Johnston, Nagle 15; Beck, Gunn, Bellamy, West 16 v Anderson, Davis, Wildish, Cartwright' 19 •' Bayley, Clark, Walker, Yeoman 9 v Bar' ton, Ferguson, Hinkley, W. H. Clark 36. ST. HELIER'S CLUB. Club Fours.—Bady, Samways, Beere. i^ o ™Te.ii ' S A McLaren, Koeford 18, Inglis, Stevens, Cameron, Porter 19 v. Andrews, Reid, Blamfield, Lowe 14'• Nay 16 ' V " Clark Watson - POINT CHEVALIER CLUB. Club Fours.—Allan, Breckon, Snellman Gibson 13, v. Walters, Holdsworth, DonaldSJSrt. *U- San * Halliburton Johnstone. BSlT^ei&2? ySOn 15 ' v - Barton -

CLOTHIER SHIELD.

GAMES AT TE AROHA. (By Telegraph.—Owu Correspondent.) TE AROHA, this day. Results of the competition for the Clothier Shield and Goldfields Stars commenced at Te Aroha on Saturday, are as follow:— FIRST ROUND. Hikutala (Grlbb, W. Alley, H. Morrison, A. Robinson) 12, ▼. Waihi (Bottrell, Taylor, Wuna, McGonagle) IS; Hikutala. No. 2 (Robinson, field. Morrison. H. Morrldon)

5, v. Morrinsville (Buchan, Coghill, Donald. L. Buchan) 19; Morrinsville (Weston, Strand, Bint, Branch 13, v. Paeroa (Hie, Gitobs, Metham, Towers) 12; Matamata (Simpson, Brunton, Egan, Gordon) 4, Thames, No. 2 (Pratt, Whltechnrch, D«lamore, Adamson) 19; Paeroa (Chamberlain, Wilkinson, Holes, Hamilton) IS, ▼. Thames, No. 1 (Wallace, Alexander, Cordes, H. Cordes) 10; Matamata, No. 1 (Oat«, Mclntyre, Livingstone, Stewart) 14, ▼. Matamata, No. 2 (Barke, Barnes, Were( Green) 13; Te Aroha (Clothier, Wood, Arthur, P. Heathcote) 18, v. Te Aroha (Lockyer, Maingay, J. Heathcote, P. Bygrave) 14; Te Aroha (Andrew, Palmer, Wallace, Tony) 26, ▼. The Aroha (Tapp. Rosenfeldt, Ngahura, Petersen) 5. SECOND BOUND. Petersen 22 v. Robinson 14, Green 13 v. Buchan 15, McGonagle 8 ▼. Adamson 20. H. Morrison 25 v. H. Cordes 8, Towers 16 v. Gordon 4, Bygrave 15 v. Hamilton 13, Tony 7 v. Branch 19. Stewart 10 t. P. Heathcote 15. THIRD BOUND. Tony 24 v. Towers 12, Petersen 20 T. Branch 12, McGonagle 23 v. Gordon 15. Robinson 6 v. Adamson 17, Stewart 18 v. Bygrave 5, Green 14 v. Heathcote 9, Morrison 11 v. Hamilton 16, Buchan 8 v. Cordes 14.