BOWLING.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 14, 11 October 1907, Page 2

BOWLING.

OPENING OP THE SEASON. Several of , the city bowling clubs opened their greens for the season on Labour Day, and though tho weather during the afternoon was true to tradition (Labour Days are alwavs wet), the best was made of tho happv occasion, which ushers in tho rolling 'bowl. VICTORIA CLUB. _At, the Victoria Club a large number oi visitors of both sexes were present to ; witness the green declared open by Mr. P. Kitto, vice-president. Mr. Kitto said ho was very pleased to see so many ladies ■ present, and lie was deHghted to welcome sn many visitors from other clubs. The .financial position of the club was sound —it was in the hands of men who took as much interest in the club as in their own business. Tlje treasurer was largely, responsible for this satisfactory' state of things, and his efforts had been well backed up by the members, with, the result that there were no arrears' 'of subscriptions and there was a credit at the bank. The limit of membership was 120, which had now been reached, and he was pleased nv one sense, yet. regretted in another that they were unable to admit to membership several gentlemen who wished to join. - It was a pity the pioneors of the club had not provided'for taking in more land, so that they could have taken . everybody into, their arms, but'that was now impossible, though he thought the time must arrive when another cliib would have to be started thereabouts. The vicepresident then called upon Mrs. Kitto to throw up the "jack." ' ' ■ The.following are results of thoplay:—. . Parton, Tingey, Stevens, Redstone, (s.\ 27; Guise, Youmans, .Gamble, Barry (s,), 11- ' ..,'.. Baggett, Langdon, Murray, "Ross ' (s.), 23; Kellow, Gould, White, HemingWav (s.), 15. ". . ..,.'.., Kelly, Mitchell, Fowler, A, Dixon (s.), 33; Webb, Tucker, Roberts, -Norwood (s.), 18. ... Tattle, Robertson, Avery, Blanchard (s.), 25; Kirker, Robinson, Witt, Bush (s.), 15.' '~ ' ' Menelaus, Arint, Chambers, Snaddon (s.), 25; It. Dixon, Powell, Collins, Kcrsham (s.), 22. Fosettc, Jackman, Allen, Fraser (s.), 19 j Walls, Robinson, jun., Dimock, Hatch (s.), 11.' Thompson, , ; Brandon, '"■ Johnston, Btackenridge, jnn. (s.l, 21; Campbell, Duller, M*Morrnn,.Mack (s.), 12. ■ Towhley, Allen, Martin, Yarcoe (s.), 25; Poland, Lethbridge, Warboy6, Buddo ■ is). .21. . •■,'•;." Directors' match.—Brodie,' Keith, Mayer, Scott (s.l, 13; Gbdber; Mackay, Huc-ston,' Kitto (s.), 12. / '-.'■•-' ,-■-. club.;T ; .,V ; "'\ In the absence of the President (Mr. - John Wright), the" vice-president, (Mr. I. Bland) officiated nt the. opening of the Newtown Club, over the pavilion of which the championship banner of New ' Zealand bravely flew. ' „ Mr., Blant 6tated that the club had'' been' established in 1893, and had liad ' a good record, and was now tho; '"■■' proud' possessor of banner" and' shield tor the champion rink of New Zealand. He welcomed back from, the l Old Country Mr. George Prince, tho veteran bowler,', who had upheld the honour of the Dominion and'the club on tho bowling greens at Home, and referred to * what that gentleman had said regarding: the public bowling 'greefis in the Old ■' Country, where one' could step inside and have a game for a penny. He hoped that the idea would be pushed in ,New Zealand, and that His- Worship the . Mayor would endeavour to establish public bowling greens in Wellington. . They did not expect to get a game for a ponny, but'something might bo done tc -■ {ilnce so pure and healthy a game as jowls within the reach of all.-. He saidthe club had to" thank" tho ladies for. ■ their presence, and tho kind manner in ... which they provided afternoon-tea for. ; - inembers and visitors.'. The results of the-games (played in -~ the rain) were as follow :-r .': ~■■:>' ~-; '•■'■ M'Hwrith, -.Williams.-' Grewps, , Danks,,-.: (s.), 20; Topp, Haigh, Pauling, Martin/ : (S.), 13. •-.-■• , .■-.'■ : "- ~'- "..; .. P. C. Watt, C. M. Luke, M'Eldowney,. Swirtey (s.), -13; Godbe'r, J. P.. Luke, ' Haworth, Wylie (5.),.7. Powell, Pollock, Underwood, J. J. Rob-! erts. (s.), 20; Mitford, M'Eldowney, Wig-. - gins, Smith'(s.), 7.-. ■' - Castle, Sexton, Phillips, D'Emden (s.l, 17; Collie,' Stone, Johnston, Bland (s.), '5. '..''■" ■ ■'■■■ ' " M'l ay, Grenside, : Hcginbottom, Ram- • sav (s.), 12; Duff, Wakelin, Staples, T. Roberts (s.), 10. '~ .. , > ' Black, James, Campbell, Laughton (s.j," 16; Baillie, Noble, Meyrick, Hendry (s.), 3. ' . .', "" •• '■" , Most of the above games were abandoned Mi account of the rain, henco the small scores. '•"■'.-. ' KELBURNE CLUB. / : - Notwithstanding - tho wet afternoon, . there-■.was a large .attendance of mem- ■•■ bers and visitors at the, opening of the Kelburne Bowling Green, on Wednesday, afternoon, which, was gaily decorated 'with bunting for; the occasion. The ' President; Mr. J. P. Campbell, in his ' opening speech referred to the-large- 1 amount of work done during the slack season on the Green,- whioh was now one • of tho best in the City. • Ho eulogised the interest taken by. members, notably the Green Superintendent, Mr. R. C, ' Hainerton, who had spent a large portion of his time in improving the surroundings, Messrs. Johnston (Vice- '• President), Thompson and ; Routley, who had supplied articles of use,for the pav- • ilion, Mr. Dinnie, who had presented a ■ very beautiful and massive silver cup, ••■ and! Mr. Lane, who had presented a handsome pair of badges. on behalf of the Citizens' Life Assurance Company, Not a small measure of> thanks was due also to the ladies who had' provided afternoon tea during the whole of last season. The Club was in a flourishing; condition, no • fewer than fifteen new members having joined 'since the beginning of the financial year. After'asking'Mrs. Campbell to throw the "jack" across the Green, lie declared the Green' open for play. Tho wives of members of the ; Committee provided refreshments. Several enjoyable games were fought to a finish,'" The following cards wcra handed in:— '„',"' Williamson, Waddel,: - J Routley,? Hamerton, sen., (s.), Hj.Hamerton, jun., ■ Gannaway, Knowles, Routley (6.), 13. Batten, Holmdcn (s.), 7; Webb,. M'Eobie (s.), 6. '•-.'.„ ~ Hislop, T. C. Dawson, : Robieson, J. P. Campbell, 11; Blenkhorn, • Duguid, •■ J. G. Dawson, Johnston (s.). 9.- ' Gold, Drury, Whiteford. Dinnie (s.), 20- 'Vial, Coiill, Baskiville, Thompson (5.),'19. '■'.. .-.. "' ■ ' PARLIAMENT v. G.P.O. ' The representatives of tho Legislature ' suffered defeat at the hands 6f representatives of the General Post Office nt ; the Wellington Club's green on Wednesday, after a capital two-rink game. The . result was as follows :— G:P.O.—-Ledger, Robertson, Kelly, Dall (s.), 19. Parliament—W. Prascr," J. Allen, F. Maiuler, Hon. J. Millar (s.l, . 10. The score wus 18 all on the twentieth head, but Mr. Dall managed to get in • threo on the final head. G.P.O.—M'MeuaI way, Cuniining, Longton, Brackenbridge, ■> jun. (s.), 29. Parliament—C. M., pray, -■ T. Mackenzie, Hon. ,J. B. Calian, Hon. h J. Carroll (s.), 19. . ' ;'.' , Tho Victoria Club has been presented with a pair of liandsomo silver badges , by Mr.'J. F. Lane, on behalf of tho , Citizens' Life Insurance Society. Tho . medals are for a pairs club match and can nover be won outright. ' ■"'•" Tho Wellington Bowling Club on Wednesday night entertained the members of the Tliorndon and Victoria Bowl-. ing Clubs at its new pavilion. Cardrplaying made the principal recreation.", Mr." W. T. Grundy, vice-president of, the , club, was welcomed back after his visit to England., '< '--