BOWLS.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 658, 8 November 1909, Page 5

BOWLS.

. SATURDAY AFTERNOON'S PLAY. '.The >7eather > was bright but a little on the when ■ there ..was 'a. 'good attendance on the bowling greens of thc(: city-and suburbs. . On - :looking ] ? round'at-the'vnow L players : it is surprising to i ! iiote the large ■number of young men who have: , '.taken .tpvthe green; this'year. ' Bowls,"itseems, J can no'longer, be called.an" "old man's, game." Though there , are still many very 'fine playerswho long have passed into, the autumn: 'of life, and even .those who have lived their "three , score years and ten" (among the latter some ■; formidablo bowlers), yot'there is no mistaking ' . the fact that' the younger element; in club membership is getting bigger and always' big- j ger with thf march of the/years... Arid—a note-. ; worthy fact—some of., these, young; players are still prominent'in moro strenuous sp6rts. Of course there aro uot a'few who hold that young 2 ■ men, should not play howls—that. having'the. ('■ agility and . virility of youth, they should .take inorj active exercise than is afforded by the 1 ancient .pastime that played in the days of Drake. There lis ibVdoubt. an element of truth 2 . in, : .-that. ■ but ,'it,must be . remembered' that':, there, • are • , : many■:'» young I ;men to whom ' : some Saturday .game , is ; desirablo,' lut " nevertheless cannot .1 afford such time for practice as, would.be essential, for'the'proper playing say; cricket' (i or teiinis; ','And many, of these would'probably. I

not play any game if it were not that the green offered attractions. So the younger man lias invaded the gre>n to some purpose during Clio last three 01 four years, and finding thu game a good one, is inducing others to 1 take it up too. CLUB. The following games were played on the 'Wellington Clubs greens on Saturday:— Liddle, Blundell, Adams, L. Blnndell (s.), 23; Arnold, Phtnmor, Manz, Ballingor (s.), 25. Ed™, Knox, Hunt, Lockie (s.), 20; Birch Boyd, Gibbes, M'Glashan (s.), 16. Eiley, Neilsen, Sim, Gruar (s.), 28; Wells, Godbor, Allen, Burns (s.), 10. Muir, Barnott, G. Brown, N. JlTean (s.), 36; Tanner, Hememan, Wilson, Churchward (3.), 20. v Jennings, Butler, White, S. Brown (s.), 17; Eichardsou, Pearson, Berry, Blake (s.), 11. . Dowsing:, Barron, Hufswick, Remington (s.), 22; Roberts,. Mills,. Frost, Geddes (s.), 18. Stephens, Greatbach, Drummond, Hamilton (s.), 18; Lindsay, Brown, Gronfoll, Allen (s.), .15. Bates, Georgetti, Carroll, Monlt (s.), 23; Evans, Norton, Itussoli, Brodio (s.), 16. ' Baird, Skinner, Ledger, Dall (s.), 19; Brown, Airoy, Gr'undy, Crane (s.), 16. Edwin Feathers. Tho first struggle for the 'Edwin Feathers proved a most valiant one. Wellington nere tho holders, and it dovolved upon Karori as tho first challengers on the list to try and wrest tho coveted feathers. Wei ington's team consisted of well-tried bowlers, nho, on paper, bowlers would judge capablo of retaining tho feathered baubles, but Karori had come prepared to do or die—and they did. It was a neck-and-nock struggle right to the ond. The teams .were ,12 all on tho ninth bead, 10 all on ,the thirteenth, and 19 all on tho; sixteenth. Then Earori, thanks to., tho excellent drawing I Went of its representatives, crept ahead - and won by tbo narrow margin of two points. Tho team was heartily congratulated on all I sides over its deserved win.. The teams wero—Wellington (holders): Fre-eth, Still, Brunskill, Webb (s.), 22. Karori (challengers): Lower, Dryden, Williams, Lloyd (s.), 24. ' WELLINGTON V. NEWTOWN. ' a ** In tho inter-club match Wellington v. Newtorn on Saturday, Norwaba 13, the follow-

' Club playe ™ represent the Wellingto At home.-Adains, Baird; H. P. Alio: Moncplay (s.); Crskino, Cook, Gcddis, Remm[ ~,n .(?■).»'■ Evans, Butler, Focke, Haybittle (s.) W. Muir, Glendinning, J. W. Brown, Waddo Jennings; Dr. lioyd, Still (s.) ■ Grcnfell, Phelps, C. Smith, Simm (s.). Away—Arnold, E. Roberts, Hildreth, E. .1 ■if.'.". S-); Manz, Tanner, Grundy, Sir E. C Gibbes (s.); B. B. Allen, Plavell, Skinnei biuar (s.); Fay, Jcffery, Galo, A. Laurcnso: ; b x i T fp v > O'Sullivan, Sicvcwngli (t.)# Norton, Godbor, "VVylie, Brodio (s-). KELBURNE CLUB. 1 „,.® o ,^ l^ n >,®oimdcn, Morrison, Waddell (s.] i. Stewart, Gray, Gow (5.),18. ■. Dickson, Buokendge,. Harton, Kelly (5.),. 17 Avery, WatUins, Drury, Knowles (s.), '23. a JP RT i on ' Comrio, Carter, Jameson (s.) 1-; Coull, Goulter, Wright, A. Johnston (s.) / ■F e l st '- 'person,: Williamson,' M., Bbutlej (s.), 24; Anderson, Butter, Littlejohn, Blanch ard (s.), 14. (s H°ut.ey, Blanchard (s.), 22; Foist, Littlejohi ' Campbell Crescants. ' Johnson and Blanchard (s.), 22; H. Gann away and Kelly (s.), 21. .' • VICTORIA CLUB. The following games were played 'on Saturday by the Victoria Club:— Menelaus, King, Marks, Keith (s.), 17: M Girr, Kitto, Vosseler, Scott (s.), 23. Joumans, l'ost, Guise, Bary (s.), 32; Stevens, Iliggins, Townsloy, Hemingway (s.), 19. '■ Kellow, Deaient, Marfan, Kitto (s.), 27; Dixon, Butler, Baggett, Hatch (s.), 22. . . ; ; . Menelaus, Partridge, Avery, : Godber (s.), 30; Jaoka, Kershaw, Townsend, Marks (s.), 12; Robertson, Gordon, MTjean, Anderson (s.), 16; | Rcid, Thompson, Gibhn, Warboys (s.), 21. _ Besn'ut, Pilcher, Langdon, Hneston (?■■)," 31; Broad, Aimit, MacMorran, Mayer (s.), 23. M'Girr, M'Hutcheson, Witt, B. Dixon (s.), 11; Evans, King, Parton, Scott (s.), 29. Gandin, Bennott, A. Longmore, Keith (s.), 8v Allport, JacksoD, Madeloy, Snaddon (s.), 20. i Diamond Buckles. The Diamond Buckles have been held by tho Newtown Club, and successfully defended by J. ; Brackenridge jr. 'and-' Prince;'for: nearly a year. The holders, however, were; defeated on Saturday -by .Bedstone and .Norwood, , of the Victoria Club. The' following 1 are the "scores:—. Holders: J. Brackenridge jr., Prince (s.), 14. Challengers: Redstone, Norwood (s.), 20. THORNDON CLUB. .' Saturday's games resulted as follow:— Thorndon Roses. : Sloane, Stubbs, Wilson (s.), 30; Johnson, Dawes, Whittle, T. T. King (s.), 12. • ''' . Ordinary Games. Gascoigne, Biddick, W; Nathan, Corliss (s.), 24; Reading, R. G. Boss,-' Praser, Haywood (s.). 15. :..." lieeves, Quick, Hogben, Parata (s.), 1G; C. Barraud, Stuart, C. Whitty, D. Ross (s.), 19. Freeman, -Millington, Hatch,' Chambers . (s.), 23; Dumb'ell,.: Arden, fOollins, - ICilgour (s.), 16 ; Jiano, Jourdain, Dixon, M'Korrow (s.j, 19 Pringle, Alves, M. Clark. Matthews (s.), 20. •Exley, Callan, Conlin, Mason (s.), 30; Stevenson, Laishley, Jones, Macintosh'(s.), 18. •- . Lewis, Wiggins, sen., P. Brandon,' Robinson (s.i, . 23; 'Broderick, Woodwffe, 'E. Morttn, Letham (a.), 11.

) Tay, Smith, T. R. Brandon,''Mittail (a.), 21; 1 Gamble, Allen, Shearer, D;. Nathan (s.); 13. ! - JOHNSONVILLE CLUB. Orr, Mirrielees, Petrie (e.), 24; Har-. 7 IO Pi Syles, Manson, Newcombe (s.),' 18. . Kelly, Green, Mills, Morgan (s.), 22; Kelsby. . Schlaich, .O'Neill, Bethune. (s.), 19. / ' f ... ■ PETONE CLUB. . ; , The" annual fixture between Greytown and . 'Petone Bowling Clubs will be pl&yed on Petone ; green on Tuesday, November 9. The , teams, . at least representing , Greytown, are expected ' to put' in on appearance, and, givbn fine, j weather, a very enjoyable game is anticipated. The .following will represent PetonoCol- _ qmtt, Elvines, Eenai, Southgate (s.), Bennie, ' Hay,. Castle, Dr. Boss, (a.); . Paling, Nicholls, ' '..Melhiiisli, Jlarsclen'. (s.). v .'V > The following Club games ware played; on Saturday r— , . v ' i Pirth, Mudge,.'Bpll,, Lowin ■ (s.), ;25;: Wake- > ham, Castle, Fowler, Marsden. (5.)19.. Lariey, Hay.' (si), 25; ; Brookes, Croft,'Beynon, Carter (s.), 12. '. Elvinea, Gray, Southgate, Gilmour (a.), 19; Cometti, Dr. Harding, Warden,, Eenai (s.), 17. AUen, Waddoll, Colqnitt, Wakelin (s.), 20; Hill, , Cooper, Glew.(s.), 15. Citizens' Badges. ; i Holders: Cowio and Powler, 22. Challengers: a Vyalton and Carter, 14. ' [ . Ferns. , Holders: Jones, Smith, Coles, Wylio(s.), 18. j Challengers: Pindlay, Udy, Methnish, Dr. . I{OS3 (s.), 22. . . V: l . I ' LOWEf: HUTT CLUB. On King's Birthday representatives , of the f Lower Hutt Bowling Club',. to ■ the number 1 of ' three .; rinks ; or v more, -, will pay: a visit to . the Mastorton Bowling Club. : ' Club. Badges. Holdors: Allporti Barraud, Cuff, Holland ! (s.), 17. Challengers: Polo, Judd, -Cudbv, ; Trovethick (s.), 25. > . .. . : . ; Other Games. . _ . , ".Sinclair, 'Peterkin/ Howden, Barlow (s.), 28; ■ Macaskill, Elliott, 0. Stevens, Davidson (s.), |

i Knight, Dutlue, Hpdgins. Treadwell (s.), 25: Johnston, Humphries, Eddie, Purdy (s) 9 J**™""!'!. YWnS (s.>; 20; M'Gurk,'. Yates .(s.), 1 KARORI CLUB. Citizens' Badges • ChoUongers: Coopor and Crawford (s.), '25; . Holders. Wright and M'Lennan (s.), U. i" i, ■■■■■<*• OtheriGamiest : >*' • , Eagle,. Cox, Roberts, Bennett "(a.), 24; Reed, ■ -Cathie, Hemsley, England (s.),' 18. -.• V' ; : ' - Atkin,- Short, Raine, J-ockett (s;), 15; If. . Spiers, Brigham, MurdocKy llondGrson : "(s.),' 23 ' . ■; Read,. Cathip, •.England, 1 ; Cox \ (b;), .12; Eairlei Locketf, Bennett, Hemsley (s.), n. /,■>?; tNEWTOWN CLUB. ' Saturday was "Ladies': Day'- with the New.town:■ Club,-; and.- a large number of ladies ; graced --the- green,', and .'.'partook' of' afternoon I tea.' match was played between tho old ■ .and;-.young', -members.: of'- the club,- when the . latter'.romped .'home'.by. a large majority. The following were the scores, the young 'players being mentioned first. in each case — ' W. D. Jamas, Hanson, Duff, Brackenndge, 23; Amos, .Parkinson, .Crewes, Brackenndge, 21 ■ Brackenndge, , ]un;,:Greenside, J:- Sexton. A .Campbell, 23; Salmon, / Elyger, a Kinneburgh! Trice. 10. ••• .•••••• ' Rodger, Watt, A. Pollock, Norwood, 25: Leigh, Bell, Ifeyrick, Danks, 9. il'Lay, Staples, Bailey, Wjlie, 25; Harrowby, Pauling, Trevor,. Redstone; -17; ■ Castle, vEead, Cant/ Hendrv. 21: < t lteberts, Powall, D'Emdon l? P * J * Warwick, D.- Burke, Topp, Laughton, 25; Chotc, Noble, Richards,' Prince, 10. - -i Hn T KI iV B ?f, nes - J - J - Roberts, Martin, Phillips, Bland, Webb, IG. ' Underwood, Guenn,. Astell, Ramsay, 17• Cheginilden, Morris, Scott, ■ Armstrong, -. 20.- > • Newtou*n.will try; conclusions with Wellington in. a 12-rink : friendly:: game and a so send two rinks to meet Kelburne in a similar match. . • ■ : • / , JUNIOR PENNANTS. VICTORIA _ V. PETONE . c At. -Thorndon- . green :-Victoria-Haughton : Cray, Maclaunn,. Markmann. (s.); 28. Petone— ' Jardine..Johnson,.Curtis; Stephens -(s.), H. ' KELBURNE V HUTT. On ,Petone green Batten, Manlev, Macartliur (s.), 22... Hutt-Rish-worth, Parker, Casey,: JPKenzie (s.),' 17;': - . ■ ■ Kelburne:;.; Johnson, Batten, Manley, Mac. : arthur (5.),. 22- ' Lower Hutt: Rishworth, Parker, Casey, M'l<.en7io (s.), 17. THORNDON V. KELBURNE. At Kelburne 'green I Thorndon: ■ :Greigi-?'Han- ; ' .ton,'W. Clark, Leitch (s.)/ 10;' Karori- Hope •Adams, Smith, Burns (s.), 30. v'v'

Fours.—H. Barddejr, W; HinohcKf _G Maslin, \A. Quale, L.Bodloy, J. Meet, an W. Sullivan. ■ 1: ' ' ■ ■ ' . The Wellington Rowing; Club's regatt crews for, the season have been.' selected c follow:— > . Senior Four.—S. Standen (str.),- P. Darav. W Shilling, and H. M'Kinley. Junior Fours.—C. E. Furness (str.J, E. Pern 6.. Shilling, and.W, Hulbert. Maiden Fours.—C.;J. Green (str.), A. Jactooi C. Gray, and C. Morris. / Youths' Fours.—G. Cairns, B. Stewart, A. A Mathieson, and L. Hook. Senior Doubli • Sculls.--S. Standen (str.) an H. M'Kinley. . . ' Senior Pairs.—P. Davey (str.) and ff ( Shilling. ' . . Maiden Double Sculls.—J. Hannan (str.) -an S. Shilling. /