CROQUET NOTES

Evening Post, Volume CXIX, Issue 86, 11 April 1935, Page 20

CROQUET NOTES

By "Com

End of the Season,

Practically all local greens will this week finish the 1934-35 season. The past few months have been very busy, ones for croquet players not only in Wellington but throughout the Dominion, and club matches have in many cases only just been completed. The gold and silver mallets competition, held in Wellington, was a great success as was also the Wellington provincial tournament. Each year more players are taking part in match play, not only in their respective districts but throughout the Dominion. In 1937 the Australian team will probably be visiting New Zealand; it should be the means of adding extra stimulus to the already keen enthusiasm of New Zealand players.

Hutt Croquet Club,

A very pleasant afternoon was spent recently by the members and honorary members of the Hutt Croquet Club, when they held their closing function. As the club lawn was not available Mrs. TeagI,^ kindly offered the use of her two beautiful lawns. As the weather was perfect a happy afternoon was spent, being devoted mainly to various competitions, the prizes for which were donated by Mrs. Teagle. At the conclusion of afternoon tea, the president, Mrs. Stonehouse, presented trophies won during the season.

The winners of the events were:— Champion, Mrs. Bock (club trophy); Mrs. Ayson, runner-up (Mrs. Brooks's trophy. A handicap, Mrs. Hendry (Mrs. Stonehouse's trophy); Mrs. Wood, runner-up (Mrs. Parker's trophy). Intermediate champion, Mrs. Teagle (club trophy); Miss Macaskill, runner-up (Mrs. Passmore's trophy). Intermediate handicap, Mrs. Piper (Watkins Rose Bowl and Miss Watkins's trophy); Mrs. Stonehouse, run-ner-up (Mrs. King's trophy). Club pairs, finalists, Mesdames Hendry and McKenzie and Mrs. Passmore and Miss McKenzie (club trophies); best break during season: A grade, Mrs. Parker (Mrs. Piper's trophy); intermediate grade, Miss Wilkins (Mrs. Piper's trophy).

The president, secretary, and captain also received gifts of beautiful crystal ware from club members. Mrs. Stonehouse presented each member of the tea committee with a small gift.

The competition winners for the afternoon were:—Croquet bobs, Mrs. Parker, 1; Mrs. McKenzie, 2. French, Mrs. Wood, 1; Mrs. Piper, 2. Crazy croquet, Mrs. Bock, 1; Miss D. McKenzie, 2. Hurry Skurry, Mrs. Ayson and Mrs. Hendry, 1; Miss Whitaker and Miss Wilkins, 2.

Island Bay Croquet.

The official closing of the season of the Island Bay Club took place , last Saturday afternoon. There ' was a good attendance of members and intending members. The early part of the afternoon was spent in competitions which were thoroughly enjoyed by all and resulted as follows:—Mrs. Winchcomb, angles; Mrs. Dempsey, peg; Mesdames Green and Merrir, hurry skurry; Mrs. Perry, ladder; Mrs. O'Brien, French; Mrs. Prosser, golf; Mrs. Shorland, trail.

As the president, Mrs. Kavanagh, was still on tour in the North Island, the vice-president, Mrs. Winchcomb, who was the recipient of a charming bouquet, thanked the officers for their loyal support, and on behalf of club members presented Mrs. Shorland with a gift as a token of appreciation for her services to the club.

Mrs. Winchcomb then presented the club trophies to the following winners:—A grade championship, Mrs. Green; runner-up, Mrs. Woodham. Intermediate > championship, Mrs. O'Brien; runner-up, Mrs. Dempsey. B championship, Mrs. Beveridge; runnerup, Mrs. Coe. B handicap singles, Mrs. Beveridge; runner-up Mrs. Perry. Club pairs (Rodger brooches), Mesdames Shorland and Key. Hataitai Club. The handicap doubles of the Hataitai Club have now been concluded and have been won by Mesdames Scott and Jackson in the A grade, and Mesdames Harlen and Quinton in the B grade. The club intend holding bridge afternoons during the winter months,. the first of which is taking place at Mrs. Jackson's, Overtoun Terrace, next Tuesday afternoon. Karori Club. The official, closing and prize-giving of the Karori Croquet Club took place

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on Thursday last. A lnrßo numbm4 of members and friends woru i.irceoiil, lie eluding Mrs. Izard, dnntttor of the silver tankard. Beautiful bouquets were given to the president, Mi's. MoGowan, Mrs. B. G. 11. Burn, and Mis. Izard, and a delicious afternoon ten was served. Mr. Burn presented the following trophies won during the season:—A championship, Mfn, Flint; runner-up, Mrs. Swiney. Jnlormcdlato championship: Mrs. Brudnock, Juii.; runner-up, Mrs. Mahoney. B championship: Mrs. Howcl; runner-up, Mrs. Gibbons. C championship: Mrs, Toms, Hamilton vase: Mrs. Brudnock, juii.; runner-up, Mrs. Kearney. Ludy Johnston Memorial Rose Bowl: Miv Mo Gowan. B handicap: Mrs. Glbbonfl; runner-up, Mrs. Franklin. B consolation: Mrs. Bramloy.

Presentations were also mado by thci president and club members to Mva. Swiney (captain) and Mrs. P. Kccnon (hon. secretary). On Saturday last a final sports day was held on the lawna. The following were winners of competitions:—Mrs. Franklin (peg), Mrs. Tucker\ (angles), Mrs. Gibbons (to and fro), Mrs. Harper (ladder), Mrs. MeGowan (French), Mrs. Keenan (break), Mrs. Dryden (golf), and Mrs. Butcher (take off). Two trophies specially donated for half-hour play were won by Mrs. Flint and Mrs. Stuart.

Wellington Club.

A pleasant afternoon was spent at the Wellington Club's lawns last Saturday afternoon when the guests of honour were Mesdames Henderson, Manton, Caldow, Hogan, Baker, Alexander, Billing, Priddle, Miss Clark, and Miss Bates. Mrs. Ramsay, president, took the opportunity to point out that the club had this year been very successful both in the Wellington tournament and in other district tournaments. Special mention was made of Mrs. Henderson, who won the Taranaki ladies' championship and the Gold Mallets competition, and Mrs. Hogan, who won the Dannevirke ladies' championship. Mrs. Ramsay also congratulated the team of intermediate players who this year won the Wellington Association intermediate shield, The afternoon tea tables were most artistically decorated by Miss Clark. Trophies played for during the afternoon were won by Mesdames Billing, Priddle, and Ashton.

Seatoun Club.

The official closing of the Seatoun Club will be held on Wednesday, April 24, and in the evening a dance will be held on the bowling pavilion,, at which a large attendance is expected.

Association Closing Function.

The Wellington Croquet Association will hold a closing afternoon at the Elm tearooms on Wednesday, May 1, when the association trophies won during the season will be presented.

Manawatu Association.

Members of the Manawatu Croquet Association held a successful card afternoon recently when the following croquet trophies were presenteo. by the president, Mrs. W. R. Mayes:— Banner for inter-club matches, Central, Feilding; silver button, A grade, Mrs. T. Simpson; silver button, B grade, Miss Gaustad; silver button, C grade, Mrs. R. C. Batchelor. • ■ :. . ■

The following are the association trophy holders for the year:—Pollock Stars, Mesdames Langford and W. J. Robertson; Cambridge Stars, Mesdames C. Bryan and Batchelor; Brighton Mallets,' Mesdames Blaikie and Picard (Shannon); Bennett Buttons, Mesdames Maxon and P. Anderson.

Personal.

Mrs. Rhodes Williams, hon. treasurer of the New Zealand Croquet Council, who is at present staying in Palmerston North, will be returning home after Easter.

Mrs. Bassett (Masterton) has returned home after spending several weeks in Auckland and Hamilton.

Mr. G. Hart (Timaru) passed through Wellington on his way home after taking part in the Dominion and Te Aroha tournaments.

Mrs. Lambourne (Wellington) will be leaving shortly for England, where she expects to spend several months.

Mrs. Small (Island Bay) has left for an extended tour of Japan and

America.

Mrs. Vickery (Island Bay) is shortly to commence a world's tour, and will be away from New Zealand for two years.