ON THE GREEN.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 243, 14 October 1929, Page 5

ON THE GREEN.

BOWLS AND KINDRED SPORTS PAPAROA CLUBS OPEN. (By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.) PAPAROA, this day. The official opening of the bowling, tennis, and croquet clubs for the season resulted in a large gathering of residents and influx of visitors to the settlement on Saturday. At the bowling club opening, President G. Smith declared the green open, the first jack being thrown by the president's wife. An enjoyable afternoon was spent in playing friendly matches. Representative? from Hikurangi, Kensington, Whangarei, Waipu, Maungaturoto, and Dargaville clubs were present. Mr. T. J. Wilson, president of the North Auckland Centre, in a short address on behalf of the visitors, tendered good wishes to the Paparoa Club. The Paparoa Tennis Club's opening drew a large attendance of visitors and members, both courts being busy the whole afternoon. Dr. Dawson, in the opening speech, remarked that the early opening was due to concrete courts being put down last season. He wished the club a successful season. Mrs. J. M. Forster, president of the club, opened the croquet green. She was supported by Mr. G- Smith, president of the bowling club, who made a neat address. There was a large attendance of visitors from neighbouring districts, and tea was served in the pavilion, which was tastefully decorated in the club's colours.