OUT IN THE OPEN
HOWL'S, TENNIS AND CRICKET Should the present fine weather continue liiß Maitai and NeJ.son Bowling Clubs wiM open thoir grce-us for splfcy to-morrow. Visitors -ire iavilofll aul <«i e.'ijoyahk outing hhould ensue The opening of the cricket .season in tin* cilv has been poslponerl until 23ni insl.. a's I lie wet spell has delayed the preparation of llu: wicket. Clubs, however, will hold practice games. Tlio Nelson Lawn Tennis Club's courts in Brook Street- will be opened to-morrow, when visitors will be welcomed.
CRICKET
MATCH AT COLLEGE
Wen liter permitting, the annual match between the Fast and Present pupils will be played at the College grounds to-morrow afternoon, commencing at 2 p.m. For many years past this game has been the recognised opening match for these two teams, and always creates a good deal of interest. Following are invited to play for Old Hoys, and (hose who are not available are requested to advise the Secretary: Belts, Biggar, Blineoe, Colly us, Langbein, Neale, Newman (2), -lames, .Miller, Simpson, Leahy, Everett, Ricketts.
BUST AND TELEGRAPH V WAKATU
The Lost and Telegraph team will play a practice game, with Wakatii at the Botanies on Saturday at 2 p.m. s Wakatu (juniors) v. P. and T., at Botanies, 2 p.m. :—Spencer, Large, Moore, Muggins, Kingston!, Hill, Cobb, Best, Hunt, Chappell, Pike, Gorrie, Moore, J. Gill.
LAWN TENNIS
The opening of the Victory Tennis Club's courts will take, place, to-morrow (Saturday) at 2.30 p.m., when all supporters and friends are cordially invited to be present. '.Die annual meeting of the Cathedral Tennis Club will be held in the. Sunday Schoolroom next Wednesday, 20th October, at 7.30 p.m., when it is hoped that all members and intending members will be present.
BOWLS OPENING OF THE SEASON
Should weather conditions remain favourable the Nelson and Mailai Bowling Clubs will open Ihe season to-morrow. The recent rains have greatly benefitted the greens, and the. delay in opening caused by weather conditions is a. cause mnr for congratulations (ban regrel,
As the grass is on the tender side, players are requested to keep off the green when not playing their bowls. The Nelson Club's grounds are looking. al their best, and visitors will have an opportunity of inspecting the beautiful flower beds and the rockery. Afternoon Lea will be provided by Mrs K. Boon, wife of the president of the Club. The Hegitnent Band will play selections on the Nelson green.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 15 October 1926, Page 2
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