CROQUET NOTES

Evening Post, Volume CXXVII, Issue 93, 21 April 1939, Page 17

CROQUET NOTES

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ALL GREENS. CLOSED.

All the greens have now closed for the season, that qf the Seataun Club feeing the last in the Wellington d.i§' triQt, A .lew Qi the greens are available lor 'play while the fine weather lasts, but ag goon as it is suitable for top-dresging,, work will be commenced in readiness for next; season. Several of the clubs are having extra work put into the lawns, .and quite a number are being specially levelled by experts- If ■ this were done each year it would no doubt obviate not only the uneven surface of the lawns but would do away with the patches which frequently are seen on the greens. , These heavy patches are caused in most instances by the undulating condition of the surface and the fact that certain portions are. retaining the, ■ moisture:more than thq higher le.vels. On account of want of water, and m some instances poor pressure, the lawns in .Wellington suffered considerably this seagqnj and during February were almost unplayable -in same oases. If the greens: could be; flopded on two morning? a week, Wellington players oeuld have no cause for complaint, as the greens would thin compare favourably with those of other centres. PARTIES &T, KAJIQRI. ' ■ Twp very pleasant parties were held at the Karori pavilion recently, the first being that given by the president, Mrs. Kearney. ■■ As. the weather was not too good !the pavilipn was made very| comfortable IOP bridge, which was| much-enjoyed fey the. many members who accepted, the hpgpitality ,of. the president;'' Six beautiful gifts were wan by Mesctames. Bradnpck, List, Lunsky,; Sutherland, Tustin, and Miss Kearney- The. second party was. given by the captain and deputy captain, Mrs. Bra4n.o/ek and Mrs, -Butcher, and took the form of a half-hour competition on the lawns, lasting all day. The hostesses prpvi^ed & most .enjoyable, lunch fgr the gUP§t§ and also si?? novel prices., which we?§ won. by Me§ditfnes Grant, JJoWell, Lymsky,. Toms, Easterbr§ok'Smith, and Huatlep Smith.- i

NSAROIWA 014J43. The closing function of the Nggr-Qma Club at Petone, took place last Thursday when there was a good attendance of members and honorary members, The unveiling Of an honours board for the president, in memory of the. late Mrs, Mathpws, who was a foundationmember of the club, took place in the afternoon, The first president, the late Mrs. Fraser, was elected in 1910, and her daughter, Mrs. ladder, in performing th§ u,nveUing ceremony, spoke feelingly of the high qualities, of the late Mra. Mathewa and of her loyal support to her olub, During the after= nqon competitions were held on the lawns, the following being the win* ners: —Mesdames Pickard and Veitoh. (hurry skurry), Mrs. U, Mitchell (hpn, members' trophy), Mrs. McCawe (angles), Mrs. Fairley (peg), Mrs. Witham (bobs), Mrs. Wade (golf).

At the conclusion of the afternoon Mrs. E. McKenzie, hqn. secretary of the Wellington Association, presented the. trophies won during - the year to the faiiQwing-"-=--A championship, Mrs. Sargjssqn; intermediate phampwnship, Mrs. McKay; B championship, Mrs., Parker; championship doubles, Mesr dames, gargjs^an. and Fairley; Cattle Cup and Trophy Mrs, J. Miller, run-ner-up, Mrs. McKay; handicap doubles. Megdameg A, Miller end Kerr, runnersup. Mgsd'ames WhitaKer and McKay; Wilkinson Cup (doubles) Mesdames Kerr and A. Miller, runners-up Mesdames Sargissen and Roberts'; junior doubles Mesdames Frame and Graham, runners-up Mesdames McAdam and HutQhison; Wilkinson Broqp.hes/ Mesdames Sargisson and Russell; May Brooch, Mrs, Frame,' Fairley Mallett, Mrs. McKay. On behalf of the members pf th.c club Mrs.. Laurie presented charming gifts to Mrs. Franks; (president), Mrs. McAdam (treasurer), Mrs, Fairley (cap, tain), and M.r§, Sargisson (captain).' ' WQJSU&N C&PB, Elaborate preparations were made for the official closing of the Woburn Croquet Club, whiph was held 13' st week and proved a grand, finish to a most successful :and pleasant season, Woburn Club is fortunate in having among its members, ve ry enthusiastic players and energetic? workers, and on the closing day this was evidenced by the fact that no effort had been spared to make the funeMon a success..Among, the. gue.st§ wer§ Mr§.. J, W- Andrews, Mayoress el the borough, the. officers of the Wellingtpn Association, honorary members, arid many visitors. The afternoon tea tables were in charge of Mesdaraes Triokett and Beckett, and sprays were presented to Mesdames. Walker (president), Austin (president of the Wellington Association), An^ drews, and Gardiner. In presenting the prises, won during the. year Mrs. Walker took the. opportunity of making special mention of the assistance given to the club by the bowlers, who had seen that the greens were in perfect order and available when required for any. special occasion, Mrs. Walker also mentioned the untiring work done by Mrs. Martin during the Wellington 'tournament, when refreshments for the players were in charge of Mrs. Martin. The following trophies were . presented;-^ championship Mrs. Barker, runner-up Mrs. Walker; intermediate championship Mrs. Lockett, runner-up Mrs. Collins; handicap singles Mrs. Barker, runner-up Mrs, Mc.lntosh; handicap doubles Mesdames Monks and Collins, runne.rs-up Mesdames. Walker and Trickett; August Trophy (for A and intermediate players), Mrs. Barker (A grade) and Mrs, Collins (intermediate); twa-hour game?, Mesdames Walker-and. Lockett. The following were the prize-winners lor the afternoon:'^Mrs,' Lowery and Mrs. Roberts (target), Mrs. Corlett and Mm Barker (French), Mrs. Press and Mrs, Melntosh (gplf), Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Collins (peg)*At the conclusion of the afternoon Mr, Jehnstone, on behalf of the bowlera, thanked the croquet players for the valuable assistance they nad given, to the bowlers, and mentioned how, through their efforts, the pavilion had been considerably improved. SEATOUN CLUB. The ofpeia.l closing of the Seatoun Club was h,e)d last Monday, when competitions were commenced shortly after lunch, :3?he weather was excellent and a happy afternoon was spent by the many members present.

The president,-, Mrs, MeGirr, in a happy speech, expressed pleasure that the season hus been so successful and presented the trophies won during the year to the. following:-—A grade championship Mm. Robertien, runner-up Mrs. Woodley; intermediate grade championship Mrs. J, Wisely, runnerup Mrs. F. NeJlfon; B grade championship Mrs. E, Morrison, runner-up Mrs. H. OldfieW; Farton Mallet (handicap) Mrs. E, Wiseley, runner-up Mrs. Allan; Parsons Cup, Mrs.. Wbodley,- runner-up Mrs. Dgvls; White Trophy (handicap singles), Mrs.. Hu Qldfield.

During the afternoon the competitions were keenly contested with the following results:—Mrs, Allan (croquet in the rain). Mrs, Robertson (golf), Mrs. Page (feather and hoop), Mrs. SneUing <peg), Megd.am.es Thornton and Johnston (hurry sfeurry), Mrs. Murphy (Mrs, O'Shaughnessy's special prize) (angles). A special prize was donated by Mrs.

Davis for the most improved player during the season and Was won by Mrg. Neileon, who previously had a handicap of six bisqu©§, and who during the season was reduced to five. A happy incident during the afternoon was the presentatien to Mra, Allan, by the be= girmerg pf the club, of a charming gift, for the valuable assistance and useful .help to - them during the last few months.

During the Easter week the Seatoun Club held a tournament which lasted throughout the holidays, and took the form of half-hour games. The highest number of points was scored by Mrs. Allan, with Mrs, Robertson as runnerup. ,

As a fitting conclusion tp a happy season a bridge evening was held in| the spacious pavilion at which the bowlers also teok part, and a pleasant evening was spent by those present, there being twelve tables, in all Thei prizes were won by Mesdames Langdon and Lancaster and Messrs. Snellingj and Usher.. A trophy fer- a guessing competition' was given by one of the bowlers, and was won by Mr. Bryant. The evening proved a success both socially and financially. WELLINGTON OLUB. The Wellington Municipal Croquet Glub, prior to closing for the season, held last Wednesday a happy afternoon spent on the lawns, when members entertained the committees. The day was perfect, being more fitting for the opening pf the season than for a.n ehd-of>the-season function.

In their efforts, to entertain the committees the members were nipst enthusiastic, and the competitions arranged by them were unique and amusing, The -winners of the events, were Mesdames Plark, Coe. Oenby, and Roas, Consolation prizes were also awarded, Much credit is Sue als,o to those whp were responsible ler the afternoon tea and prettily decorated tables.

A most enjoyable aiternoon was held on the offipial closing day. Mrg. Wilson Presided over a large, gathering of memb§rs, and during afternoon tea was presented with a handsome bouquet. Mrs. Wilson referred to the most efficient manner in which Mrs., Smith had carried out her duties during the absence of the convener-, and conveyed tq her the thanks, gf the clubAt the conclusion of afternoon tea Mrs, Manton, the captain, referred %a the splendid success achieved by club members in other than club matches,

The dub have been successful, in securing the a grade Inter-club Shield, the members comprising th© team being Mesdames Hogan, Henderson, Manton, and Caldan, the two ftrst^named having won every game in the event, in the B grade association event for the MoKenzie Cups Mesdames Alexander- and R, Collins secured the honour Of winning the "cups," In the Wellington tournament Mesdames Manton and Boss were successful in being the winners of the club pairs event.

A beautiful array of pups and their accompanying trophies were arranged on the table for distribution tp the following winners of events, held during the,afternoon:- ■ ' :, ■'■ ehampipnships.-r-George Cup! A grade. Mrs, ifender-spn; runner,up, Mrs, Burd. Clark Cup; Intermediate: Mrs. R.. G, Collins; runner-up, Mrs," Ma?£' well. Wilson Cup: B grade, Mrs, Alexander; runner-up, Mrs, R, Collins.

Handipaps.^Sjng-les: McKeen Plate, A grade, Mrs. Caldow. Billing Rosg Bowl- Intermediate, Mrs. R. G. Col" lins. Watkins Trophy: B grade, Mrs., R. Collins. Roubles, Mrs. *\ Ramsay, Shelly Cups and trophies, Mrs- Henderson and Mrs, ' Roberts. Crpsby Cups; Mr-s- Wjse and Mrs, Denby.Misa Geqrge Rose Rowl, for most improved play; Mrs,.D§nby, The Walsh Trophy fop mqgt points won for junior'breaks, Mrs,- Wise.

The winners of competitions held during the afternoon were: Golf, Mrs. Coe and Mrs. Bryden; trail crazy, Mr>s, Ross; angles, Mrs, Henderson; Jadfier, Mrs, Burp!; qloek, Mrs. Pollo'c.Hj spe^ cial trenph A, Mrs, Jfendersonj inter, mediate, Mrs, J, Smith; B grade, Mrs. R. Collins*; quoits, Mrs. Clark. PJBRSQNAip. ■ An invitation has been received from the Queensland Croquet Associa* tion for- a team to be sept from New Zealand to visit Brisbane, in August, to take part in interstate matches and other events, and the following players may be making the trip:—Mesdames Henderson. Lowery, Pigkar-d (Wellington). Clark (N§w Plymouth). Mr. and Mrs, Thompson (Ashbyrton). Mr. and Mrs. McCreath (Gore), Gambrill, grown (Pglmerston North), and Mesdames Nicholson, Bryant, and Bagrje (Levin and Manakau).