CROQUET NOTES

Evening Post, Volume CXVI, Issue 95, 19 October 1933, Page 21

CROQUET NOTES

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COMING TOURNAMENTS. Wairarapa (Featherston), November ' 27. " . ' ■'"..! Canterbury (Christchurch), December ■ 26. - ; North Island (Kotorua), Jcanuary 4. < 'South Island (Ashburton), January 4. Inter-Island contest (Chiistchurch), January 19. ' ; N.Z. Championships . (Christchurch), J January 19. ] Wellington (Hutt), February 1. Wanganui (Wanganui), February 6. ( Otago (Dunedin), February 19. ] Taranaki (New Plymouth), March 5. i Hawke's Bay (Hastings), March 6. N.Z. Gold and 'Silver Mallets (Grey- _ mouth), March 12. J English Gold and Silver Medals (Wa- ( nganui), March 15. 1 Inter-club Matches. ( The draw for the inter-club matches' < has been arranged by the match com- ( mittee, and the competition com- s meiices on Tuesday, October 31. There s are 16 entries in the A grade, 19 in the t intermediate, and 14 in the B grade, i The same conditions as last year apply i in connection with pre-dated matches, i i.e., any club may pre-date matches by ( arrangement, and in the event of such match being played on a date prior to that sat down, captains of clubs are asked not to send in the results until the conect date, and that is within four days after the date on which the match was due to be played. The inter-club competitions are keenly looked forward to .by Wellington players. The following^ the draw: —A grade: Wob.urn v. .Island Bay, Hutt y, Wellington. No. 2, Waimarie No; 2 v. Kelburn No. 2, Karovi v.. Ngaroma, Central v. Hataitai No. 2, Kelburn ' No. 1 v. Eastbournei Upper Hutt v. Wellington No. 1, Waimarie No. 1 v. Hataitai No. 1. Intermediate: Central v. East* .bourne, Kelburn No. * v. Lyall Bay No. .2, Hutt v. Lyall Bay-No. 1, Mt. Victoria y. Wellington No. 2, Kelburn No. 2 v. Wellington No. 1, Woburn v. Waimario No. 2, Seatoun v. Upper Hutt, Karori v. Hataitai, Khandallah v. Ngaroraa, Waimarie No. 1 a bye. B grade: Eastbourne v. Ngaroma, Island Bay v. Khandallah, Hataitai v. Kilbirnie, Woburn v. Seatoun, Mt. Victoria v. Ngaio, Central v. Waimarie, St. Augustine's v. Karori. Association. Trophies. The following are the first four chafe Jenges rfor the association trophies:— Pollbek' Stars,; Wellington (holders) v. Hataitai, Upper Hutt, Eastbourne, and Central;- Association Ferns, Eastbourne (holders) y. ■Ngaioma, Pliminerton, Hataitai, and Karori; McKenzie Cups, Kelburn v. Johnsonville, Plimmerton, Woburn, and Lyall Bay. Hataitai Club. There was a "large attendance at the official opening of : the Hataitai Club. Mr. H. A. Huggins (patron) performed the opening ceremony. Beautiful bouquets of tulips were presented to Mrs. Scott (president) and Mrs. Eiehardson (secretary) by Mrs. Marsden. The president welcomed the guests, and made feeling reference to the- deaths of three Wellington croquet players—Mesdames Morrah and Redmond, and Mr. Pollock. Mr. Huggins, in an interesting speech, reviewed the club's aqtivities, making special reference to the ever-ready help given to the cause of the unemployed. After wishing the club success in the coming season, he was called upon to drive the first ball through the hoop. A dainty afternobin tea was'served, the tables being beautifully decorated in blue and gold, the club's colours. '-At the conclusion ot tho afternoon, Mrs. Richardson (secretary) was presented ' with a box of sweets given by Mrs. Scott. ■■ ■ The winners Of the various competitions were aa follows:—Mrs. Robertson/(Seatoun), tunnel; Mrs. Phillips (Rangamarie), golf; Miss Mitchenson (Wellington), ladder; Mrs. Thompson, french. Shortly after the opening day, a 'sports day was held and was well at^ tended by members. The competition winners were. Mrs., Moeller, (1), Mrs. Cadwallader (2), french; Mrs. Jackson, golf; Mm; D. Collins, ladder; Mrs. Marsdeni? tunnel;, and. Mrs. Liddell, honorary members' competition. Eastbourne Club. ■' Although a boisterous northerly wind was blowing in Wellington, it was by no means unpleasant on the lawns of the Eastbourne Club on Tuesday last, when the greens were officially opened for the season. Tlms guests were welcomed by Mrs. Richards (president) who, together' with Mrs. Mather (a foundation member) was presented with charming bouquets. '■' It was surprising that bo early in the season the lawns were in a. midsummer condition, necessitating watering, but nevertheless they were playing well, and witli care and attention should be as good as any of the city lawns. ; Several competitions were held during the afternoon, the winners being as follows:—Mrs. Bock, French; Mrs. Spenee, target; Miss D. MeKenzie, golf; Mrs. Mc'Nally, to and fro. Among the guests were Mrs. E. MeKenzie, lion, secretary Wellington Croquet Association, and Mrs. Caldow (referee). " ■ i Apologies were received from Mesdames Austin and Bobeock. : Lyall Bay Club. > The opening of the Lyall Bay Club took place recently in the presence of members and a few friends. The president (Mrs. Rabbidge), who was presented • with a beautiful bouquet made by Mrs. Clark and sent from Feildin'g, welcomed those present, and after driving the first, ball of the season declared the green open for play. Bouquets were also presented by Mrs. Rndlcfn (captain) and Mrs. Tasker (secretary:). The club has been presented with gold buttons, the gift of Mesdames Tasker and Hewton. These buttons are to be called tho Moran Memorial Buttons, in memory of the late Mrs. Moran, and are to b« played for as A and B united handicap doubles, jyhich competition is to extend throughout the season. The club's full-sized green is the tangible result -of efforts made 'by both the croquet players and bowlers, who are to be congratulated on having achieved their object. Prior to this season the members of the Lyall Bay Ctub were considerably handicapped by having only a three-quarter-sized lawn, and ,it is gratifying to learn that they have now one of the most sheltered and finest-surfaced greens in the city. The winners of competitions held during the afternoon were Mesdames Perkin, Maiton, Tasker, Sleightholme, Marshall, and Liddell. Wellington Club. ' V There was a scene of animation qn the Wellington lawns last week when the official opening took place. A high northerly wind was blowing, but fortunately the Wellington Club's greens are in a, sheltered position, and tfye boisterous conditions were hardly noticeable on tho lawns. The president, Mrs. Ramsay, vice-president, Mrs. W. H. Smith, afid secretary, Miss Bates, each carrying charming bouquets, received the visitors. The Mayoress, Mrs. T. C. A. Hislop, after being presented with a bouquet of black and gold tulips, made a happy speech, and drove the ball through the hoop. Mr. 1 Watkins also spoke eulogistically of I the efforts of the club's players in improving both the pavilion and the lawns. .- They, .were a, credit to ..the club, he said, A. delicious afternoon tea

was served in the pavilion whore the tables had been artistically decorated under the supervision of Miss Clark and Mrs. Barr. Among the visitors were Mrs. Austin (president, Wellington Association), Mrs. Earl (secretary, Wellington Association), and Mrs. Gambrill (president Manawatu Association). Several competitions wore keenly contested during the afternoon. Hutt Club. One of the most largely-attended openings of the season wa* that of the Hutt Bowling and Croquet Club. The united efforts of the i clubs, together with a glorious spring day, made the afternoon an unqualified success. At the conclusion of the official opening of the bowling and tennis clubs, Mr. Watkins briefly addressed croquet players and friends,- after which Mrs. Andrews (Mayoress) declared the greens opened for play. Mrs. Leighton (president) drove the first ball of the season. The Institute Band, comprising twenty members, added-to the enjoyment of the function. Afternoon tea was served in the bowling pavilion, which had been decorated by the bowl--ers with streamers in the club colours.

Tho table was Indcn with dainties provided by members of the croquet club. Among tho guests were Miss Card (Featherston), Mr. and Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Kirk (Levin), Mrs. Johnstone (Okaiawa), Mesdames Mitchell, Camp-' bell, Austin, Gardiner, Boocock, Caldow, Murray, Gilbert, Lowory, Leadbeator, Parker, Mouat, and Misses Clark and Saunders. Apologies were received from Mesdames MeKenzie (secretary of tho association) and O'Donr.fll (treasurer). The winners of the competitions hold during ' the afternoon were Mesdames Henderson, Leadbeater, Lynnoburg, and Miss Clark. Khandallah Club. Situated amidst beautiful native bush surroundings, the Khandallah lawns seemed to those visitors unused, to such a setting an ideal spot in which to enjoy a game of croquet. Tha opening of the greens, which took place last Thursday, was an unqualified success. A largo number of visitors from other clubs were present. Miss Cowles (president) welcomed the guests, and called on Mrs. Austin (president Wellington Association) to declare the greens open to play, and subsequently to play the first ball through the hoop. In a few happy remarks, Mrs. Austin, who was presented with a beautiful bouquet of tulips, complimented the Khandallah ladies on their untiring efforts in putting down such excellent lawns, and also in having erected a pavilion: The bowlers' pavilion, in which afternoon tea was served, presented a gay sight, being artistically decorated in tho club's colours of red and green. Competitions were

keenly contested by most of the visitors. Woburn Club. The Woburn Croquet Club's opening t'o&k place on Saturday afternoon^ in ideal weather. Mrs. Monks (president) received the visitors, which, included Mrs. Andrews (Mayoress!, Mesdames Austin, Gardner, -Boocoek, and Caldow. Apologies were received from Mrs. E. MeKenzie, Mrs.-'Nash, and Mrs. Walker,:and the club secretary, Mrs. Epwe, who was absent through sickliess. . , [ .; The after playing the first, ball through the hoop, declared the greens open for the season. ' Novelty sweet bouquets were made and donated by Mrs. Tamblyn, and were presented to the Mayoress, Mesdames Austin, Jones, and Monks, by Misses Valeric and Geraldine Woods. . \A. very dainty afternoon tea was served and competitions during the afternoon were won by Mesdames Richardson, Miller, and Vaughan. Kelburn Club. •An opening party was held on the Kelburn lawns recently when, owing to wet weather, flag bridge was played and enjoyed by a large number of members. The winners were Mesdames Jolly, A. Wilson, and Osborae. The greens are looking very nice, and a Yankee singles competition will be commenced almost immediately. Members' Day at Karori. • A very pleasant afternoon was spent on the Karori Club's lawns last Monday. There was .a record attendance. The club is fortunate in having eight

new members, which is a pleasing sigil in these times of stress. , Mrs ; ; Frank. Johnstone welcomed those present, and wished all a successful season. The | winners of "competitions hold during the afternoon were:—Mrs. Dryden, golfs; Mrs. Bramley, angles; Mrs. _ Flint, French; Mrs. Howeli,, runiter-up';;'Mrs. Franklin, to and fro; Mjs. Harper,'takeoff; Mrs. Lewis,:peg. ~■■ :i-l\\ [ Golden Bay, Club.; ■ V :;- The Golden Bay Club opened itsjl933---3-34 season on the club's greens in.' glorious spring weather,. There wasia-large attendance of members : aiid : .fv&itol;s from'the Motueka Croquet Clul),<;"those present numbering over 100. The greens were in excellent condition fjor play, and the improvements made /to We grounds by the erection of ruistic shelters and flower beds/were .much admired. A dainty afternoon j tea was provided by ths club memfjers, and competitions held during thie afternoon were. keenly contested. ; ' . ;' Tho opening ceremony ' was pe"r» formed, by the president, *Mrs. F. AY". Falconer, who welcomed [the visitors, and after inviting Mrs. ;Baird to play the first ball, declared ,• the - .greens open. i ■■■•■. .:v. The results of thai competitions played during the afternoon were as follows:—French croquet, Mrs.■ Falconer; hoop at all anglete, Mrs. R. Hanibrook; clock golf, Mrs./Stobi^J (ladies), Mr. J. W. Murray (men); hurryscurry, Mrs. Canton iand Mrs. Jjggdit (Motuoka). ■■ '■ ,;

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