BOWLS

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 328, 15 October 1908, Page 2

BOWLS

OPENINC OF VICTORIA CREEN. The perfect weather experienced yesterday lent a zest to outdoor sports of all kinds, and nowhere was this moro apparent than on tho billiard-table greens of ,the various bowling clubs, which aro now fairly embarked for season's voyage. The Victoria Club took advantage of tho holiday to open its green on tho sunny slopes of Mt. Victoria, and, thanks to a variety of lucky circumstances, tho function proved as enjoyable as could bo desired. In declaring tho green open, the president (Mr. F. Kitto) extended a hearty welcome to the visitors, particularly tliank"lß the ladies for .their gracious presence. Mr. 1 resident also drew attention to the improvements that had been effected in tho grounds and pavilion during the winter recess, and in that respect mentioned the efforts of the ground committeo (Messrs. -E. Scott and Mayer). After tho jack had been formally thrown, the bawlers swarmed 011 to tho green, and revelled in tho pursuit of the illusive kitty in the . glorious sunshine. During the afternoon a group photograph ofplayers and visitors was taken. The games resulted as follow: — Guise, Tucker, Marks, Brackenridge (s.), 31! Parton, Richmond, Rutter, Macmorraii (s.), 19. Longdon, Roberts, Lougmore, Kitto (s.), 18; Jones, Allen, Spence, Ross (s.), 10. Frost, M'Cabc, Worboys, Fossetto (s.), 17: Port, Houghton, Merrick, Norwood (s.), 16. Plimmer, Phelps, Kellow, G. Brown (s.), 22;'Wright, Townsley, Avery, Redstono (s.), 14. M'Leod, M'Gurk, F. Hendry, Jack (s.), 20; Tattle, Gaudin, Martin, W. Hendry (5.1,'11. Curtis, Robinson, Kirker, Varcoe (s.), 23; Baggett, Smith, Brotlie, Dixon (s.), 22. Evans, Youm'ans, M'Caskill, Mack (s.), 23; Bastings, Broad, Jno. Smith, Wylie Cs.l, 9. Smith, Dement,., ; Kershaw, Bary (s.), 24; Vosueller, -Holdsworth, Hatch, Kibblewhitft (s.), 19, NEWTOWN BOWLINC CLUB. The Newtown Bowling Club opened its season yesterday in the presence of a large assemblage, including a fair proportion of ladies. The President (Mr. T. Bland) congratulated the Ground Committee, of which Mr. Sexton, sen., is chairman, 011 the excellent condition of tho ground. On behalf of .the club ho thanked the ladies for having provided afternoon tea and decorated tho rooms in the pavilion. There were, ho continued, now about 112 members on the roll, which constituted a record in the history of the club. Ho then called upon Mrs. Bland to throw up the jack, and on Mrs. Martin, wife of the vice-president, to unfurl the flag, after which amidst cheers he declared tho season open. Members of the club and visitors then indulged in a number of scratch games. After tho rain on the previous. evening the turf was slightly heavy, but otherwise was in good playing order. Some good play was shown by new and old members alike. Throughout the afternoon light refreshments, which were much appreciated, were dispensed. The results of tho games wore as follow:— Tho following; were the results of the games playod:— Vice-President.: C. W. Martin, Grenside, Bailey, Wylie 20. President: Warwick, Morris, Robbins, Webb (s.), IS. 1 Topp, Bennett, Armstrong, J. Martin (s), 16. Bunt, Evans, Cant, Bland (s.), 14. ■'Watt, Glew, Phillips, Laughton (s.), 10. Goodall, Reed, J. Pollock, Underwood (s.), 27. J. Sexton, Flyger, Brackenridgo, Jowcll (s.), 38. Rodger, Haigh, A. J. Pollock, Campbell (s.), 10. May.o, Noble, Kerr, Prince (s.), 27. Barnes, M'Lay, Warren, Price (s.), 15. Pauling, Ranson, Duff, S. Roberts (s.), 32. Alpe, Dearman, Hosie, Ramsay (s.), 11. Parkinson, Watsbn, Crewes, Haworth (s.), 24. Guerin, Amos, Stone, D'Emden (s.), 14. Johnson, S. Williams, M'llwraith, G. Hendry (s.), 23. Castle M Nancariw (s.), 15." Totals: Vice-President; 183; President, 124. V . KARORI CLUB. / Tho following are tho* results of the play yesterday : Cooper, Campbell, junr., Cox, J. Spiers (s.), 23; Hemsley, Burns, Dickerson, Campbell (s.), 17. M. Spiers, Dasent, Roberts, C. H. Williams (s.), 19; Hope, Eagle, E. Spiers, Lloyd (s.), 9. J. F. Spiers, Campbell, junr., Cox, W. Cooper (s.), 22; Dickefson, Burns, Campbell, senr., Hemsley (s.), 23. C. Spiers, Townshend (s.), 18; Wright, Tustin (s.), 17. Citizen's Life Badges. Crawford, Henderson : (s.), 22; W. J. Williams, Lockett (s.), 13. KELBURNE CLUB. Tho JJelburno Bowling Club opened its season under the most favourable circumstances yesterday. Tho president, Mr. W. Dinnie, delivered a short address to the members, and stated that the financial position of the club was very satisfactory, and that tho membership had now reached 100. He thanked tho members of tho Ladies' Bowling Club for their assistance in supplying and serving the Saturday teas, ana referred to the contemplated visit of the Patea Ladies'.Club to play a return match, the Kelburne ladies having visited Patea last, season. Bowling, he remarked, now took a prominent position among sports, there being a kind of freemasonry amongst bowling" clubs, which was highly gratifying. In concluding, he wished tho'members a pleasant afternoon and asked Mrs. Dinnie to declare tho season open by throwing the jack, which she did amidst _ cheers. The green proved to be in splendid order. The following matches were then played:-. President v. Vice-President. President —Anderson, S. Hamerton, R. Carter, J. G. Dawson (s.), 13;.' Vice-President —Morrison, Moody, Coull, Baldwin (s.), 20. Drury, Reardon, Littlejohn, Dinnie (s.), 16; Macarthur, Manley, Waddel, Williamson (s.), 15. Butler, Batton, Hawloy, Blake 22; Gannaway, junr.,. Watkins, Shearer, Jameson (s.), 15. Izard, Gannaway, senr., Johnston, Campbell (s.), 24; Gold, Duguid, Miller, Routley (s.), 20. . Routley, senr., Feist, de Castro, Kelly (s.), 19; Holmden, Hodgkins, Knowles, Crichton-Smith (s.), 14. Grand total —President, 94; Vice-President, 90. Pairs Match. Avery, Webb (s.),' 22; Perry, Speed (s.), 12. A match between lady members of the club was played, with tho following result Mrs. M'Villey, Mrs. Knowles, IMiss Myers, 28; Mrs. Dinnie, Mrs. Dawson, Miss Williams, 25. DATE OF ASSOCIATION'S TOURNAMENT. A good deal of dissatisfaction is being expressed among bowlers _at tho decision to alter the date of the Northern Bowling Association's tournament to be hbld in Napier in January next. The dato of tho tournament is usuallv fixed according to a recommendation ol tin; clubs in the town where it is to be hold. The Napior suggestion was that it should commence 011 January 4, and satisfaction was expressed by those players who manage to work it in with their New Year holidays. Now. without any explanation, the association has altered tho opening day to January 11, with tho result that it will prohibit a good many local bowlers from attending. The latter date is particularly awkward for warehousemen (who are. largely given to bowls), as it will clash with the annual stocktaking.