Manawatu Croquet Association

Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 132, 7 June 1939, Page 11

Manawatu Croquet Association

ANNUAL REPORT The nineteenth annual report of the Manawatu Croquet Association states: ‘ ‘ The committee is pleased to congratulate the association on another successful year ending April, 1939. There has been an increase of 16 in membership. We regret that the Ashhurst Club has disbanded owing to reduced membership. We are very pleased to welcome to our association two new clubs, Otaki and Paraparaumu, and the council kindly donated the association another County Club Cup, with the result that Manakau, Otaki and Otaki Central competed. The weather has not been in our favour for croquet, but that has not deterred the keen enthusiasts of the game. The Dominion tournament, staged here in January, was a very big event, and very fine exhibitions of the games were keenly watched. Wo compliment our Manawatu players coming out in events as follow: Level singles, Mrs. Hill, Oroua; runners-up for championship doubles, Mesdames. Simpson and Wood; runnersup in handicap doubles, Mesdames Simpson and Pcrmain. The annual tournament was held in December and entries were in advance of the past season. Results:—Championship, Mrs. Petrie; championship doubles, Mesdames Caldow and Nieholson; handicap doubles, Mesdames Wood and Connor; handicap singles (A grade), Mrs. Connor; level singles (3 to 5), Mrs. Duckworth; championship (B grade), Mrs. Taylor; handicap singles (B grade), Mrs. Permain; championship (C grade), Mrs. Bowles. The banner was won by Mrs. A. D. Campbell (A grade), Mrs. G. Dewe .(B grade), Mrs. Southgate (C grade). The Council Cups were won by Otaki Municipal, 8 games; Eketahuna, 5 games. The trophies were presented by the president (Mrs. Petrie). ‘‘A letter of sympathy was sent to Mrs. Scroggs and Mrs. Anstis, who were in hospital. We regret to say that Mrs. Anstis is still on the sick list, but we hope for a speedy recovery. The Pollock Stars holders are Mesdames Wood and Simpson; Corbridge Stars, Mesdames Gerke and Murray; Brighton Mallets, Mesdames Houghton and McLeod; Bennett Buttons, Mesdames Northey and Greenbank. The association wishes to> express it thanks to Mr. Kerslake for again auditing the books; Mrs. Anstis, handieapper; Mrs. Simpson and all assisting referees and all the clubs for the use of their lawns. Our thanks are also given to the press for courtesy in reporting all matches and anything else of interest to the Croquet Association.”