OPENING OF THE BOWLING SEASON.

Evening Star, Issue 12026, 26 October 1903, Page 8

OPENING OF THE BOWLING SEASON.

DUNEDIN GLOB. of the above club spared no pains to make their opening day one of the events of the season, and their efforts (coupled with tho substantial aid of President R. T. Wheeler, jun.) were crowned with success. For some weeks past the painters had been at work, and on Saturday the pavilions and surrounding woodwork presented a spick-and-span appearance. As regards the green there was only one opinion—it was everything that could be dtsired. The nmch-coveted pennant won last season was displayed from tho northern end of the balcony, and was an object of interest to visitors. The glorious -weather brought out the ladies in full force, and the wives of toe Committee (headed by Mrs Wbcclec, Mrs Gillies, and Mrs E. Peakej ws& untiring in their task of handing round tea .and dainty eatables. Noticeable amongst the visitors were Messrs C. T. Paterson, J. "W. Smith, and W. Coltman (Kaituna), J. Gray, W. DalL, and J. M'Kay (St. Clair), George Hescott (Wangairai), and E. Manchester (secretary Ashburton 8.C.). Mr C S. Reeves, one of the original members of tiie Dunedin Bowling Cluh, took part m the .•jr&uiji, and evidently still finds enjoyment io -a up," Among other veterans present -were Messrs A. "Mowat, A, MDiarmid r R. Campbell, and Anderson, At half-past two Mr Wheeler addressed the assemblage, and in concluding called upon Mrs Wheeler to open tho green by rolling tie first jack. The usual match President v. Vice-president was then commenced, and at four o'clock terminated to allow of a brief interval for speech-making. Mr Wheeler said that it afforded him great; pleasure to-see so numerous a turn-out on their opening day, and trusted that it would prove the forerunner of many similar occasions during the season. To visiting boarfers he extended a hearty welcome, He had the feeling that all were enjoying them> selves, and from what he had seen and the remarks he had overheard the green was playing satisfactorily. To the ladies, whom he was gratified to see in such numbers, he wished to tender the thanks and pleasure of bis club, and to those ladies who had so ungrudgingly given their services in the refreshment department special thanks were due. He would not speak at length, because there were other who possibly had something to say, and also that the bowlers were anxious to " get going" again. He then called on

Mr C. T. Paterson (Kaituna), who in tlie. course of.a brief and humorous speech said that it afforded him pleasure to be there as a guest, and, surrounded as they were l-y such a galaxy of beauty, it was small wonder th3t everything looked so bright and cheerful. On behalf of Kaituna be -wished the D.B.C. a prosperous year. Mr W. Dall (St. Clair) expressed gratification at being present. Ha had, unfortanaixly, been unable to reach the green in time to participate in the game, but could the members that the reciprocal feeling which pervaded the city green was much appreciated by his fellow-clubmen. Mr George Hescott (Wanganui) also testified to the pleasure it gave him to be amongst them. Play was then continued, and a little 1 liter Messrs Wheeler and J. C. Short paid a visit to the Caledonians.

Herr Sonderhof s band enlivened the proceedings with popular airs. The following are the scores:

President.—(l) J. Giimour, J. A. Hop<*raft, C. T. Paterson, R. T. Wheeler, jon <--0, 19. (2) P. BrummoEd. 1). E. Booth. T.». Horrnes. P. G. Mackintosh (s). 11. ('3) 3)t Black, W. Watson, W. Smith, 11. T. CoJbnan (s), 7. (4) A. J. Barth, F. W. Holmes, C, Fynmore, J. Thomson (s), 14. (51 W. P. Bastings, ,W. Austin. A. Eraser. W. Harrop (s). 7. |6) J. Mollison, W. A. Lucas, P. Peake, R, P. Smith is). 8. (7) C. S. Reeves, A. Mowat, J. Johnston, J. Barnes (*), 16. (81 W. Galbraith. J. South■vrick, A. Robertson. J. Hunter (si, 19. Total, 101. Vice-president.—(l) T. Moodie, G. L. Stewart, J. C. Short. M. Sinclair (s) 2.(2) W. M. Hot;?, C. J. Liegins. D. Wallace. T. Morris (sh 11. (3) P. Treseder. J. Spratt, A. Thomson, H. C. Foster (sO, 13. (4) G. P. Mollison, W. Goodlet, W. Cowie. D. Russell (s), 13. (5) J. C. Wbitelaw. Professor Sale, T. Escott, A. Gillies (&), 20. (6) 11. Guthrie. F. Anderson, W. Macktren. W. A. Scott (s), 19. (7) F. Sinclair, W. A. Dr.rie, W. Alloo, E. Walden (sK 6. (8) J. Reimie, E. Manchester, J. White. J. G. Bertrley (s), 14. Total. 98. CALEDONIAN CLUB. Perfect weather prevailed for the first rarno of the bowling season played on the Caledonian Ground on Saturday. Mr E. 2. Hocking, tho greenkesper, had the green in capital order. The match, as usual, took tho form of President; against Vicepresident, and in the absence of the president (Mr W. Dawson) Mr Greenslade would have probably represented him, but he -was unfortunately too unwell to put in an appearance, and the president's rink 'was therefore slapped by Mr Wedderspoon, one of tho vice-presidents, who had opposed to him Mr J. A. Kirby, another vice-presi-dent. It -was originally intended to make the game twenty-one heads, but owing to some of the bowlers -wanting to get away it was terminated at the fourteenth head. ' -when the President's score stood at 72 and the Vice-president's at 46. Mr Sonderhof 3 Ivmd was in attendance, and played selections during the afternoon. Mr J. A. Kirby, at tho clow? of the match, thanked the viators for tlieir attendance. Three choars were- given for tho visitors and one for the ladies at the conclusion of his remarks. Mr R. T. Wheeler, .jun., on behalf of the Dunedin dub, thanked Mr Kirby for his expressions concerning the visitors, and 3-efcrred to the pleasure it always was to visit the Caledonians, who were notorious for the handsome manner in which thev looked after those who paid their green a visit. Mr A. Walker, speaking on behalf of the Port Chalmers Club, endorsed Mr Wheeler's sentiments. Mr J. C. Short sailed for three cheers for the vice-presidents of the clab, which were heartily given, with musical honors. Mr Pope was present as representing the St. Clrwr Club. The players and scores were:— President.-T-<1) J. Meekson, J. C. Aberrrethy, P. Carter!. J. Wedderspoon (s), 11 (2) B. Collett. J. Smeaton, W. A. Smith, J. Cowie (s), 19. (3) F. G. Partridge, J. Dodds, BL Smeaton, W. Dyer (3), 16. (4) W. MTkmxl, H. Calder, W. Sinith, J. Collins- (s), 19. (5) J. Parsons. G. Capstick (s), 8. Total, 72.

Vice-president.—(l) F, J. Howson, D. Murchison. L. Pope, J. A. Kirby (&), "2 (2) W. Orr, W. Chadwick, J. Gebbie, A Young (s), 12. (3) A. Anderson, G. H. Lethaby. A. Evans, J. Evans (s), 6. (4) J. North, H. Lethaby, A. M'Gregor, E Powley (s), 10. (5) A. Walker, R. C. Tor-jauce-.fs), 6. Total, 46. ROSLYN GLTJB. The above club officially opened their green, on Saturday afternoon in perfect ■•reaflier. Including bowlers, there must have been over 100 persons present, the majority being ladies, when the president ionnaTly opened the green. Mr A, E. Bone expresed the wish that everyone present w«nld gain enjoyment. The dub hid fansuccess last season, being runner-up in the pennant matches. It was to be hoped that the hill club would go one better this season and have the pennant flying from Bo3ryn flagpole. Extending a warm weleome to tie visitors, he trusted that goodwill and friendship would always be manifested among the members of the <onb. The •BOTal President v. Yice-presideirfc match was then started. The green was in splendid condition, and reflects credit on the skill of then- greenkeeper {Mr Dodds). Some very mteresting play resulted in all four rtnks. During the afternoon, tea and refreehmenta were provided by the president and vice-president. The players and scores va»:—

President,—(l) T\ Lamb, W. Wimpenny J. Scoukrr, D. Scott (s), 12. (2) J. Corbett, R- Taylor, B. Throp, A. E. Bone (si, 2L (5) J. M'Kay, R. A. Cleknd, A Crawford, W. Yrrill (s), 17. (4) TL Dickson, J. Garratfc, W. F. Isfewson, G. Wedderspoon {»),. 19. Total, 69. Vice-president.—(l) TL Thompson, D. Dawson, J. B. Callan, A. Mathieson (a) 24. (2) Captain Paterson, J. S. Webb. W Weir, W. Green (s), 14. (3) KW. Wade, ,R. rbbotson, P. M*Kenzie, R. Crawford (s), (15. (4) A. CrawfoEd, M. Jones, R. Bent-