BOWLING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13326, 5 November 1906, Page 3

BOWLING.

OPENING, OF THE AUCKLAND CLUB'S GREEN*. ' A SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION*. The Auckland Bowling Club'.* fine- green in Grafton Road wa« opened for "the season 1906-07 on. Saturday afternoon. -' -The -,-..-■ -s,, ». *„ ».« " ,<-■ WW >■»» *J" 1 1 i weather was perfect,- a blue sky bright sun, and as usual there was a represent.»tive gathering- of lxwlers from sister clubs about Auckland, and a brave array of the fair sex. The- charmingly-situated enclosure, with its pleasing surroundings, was gay with bunting and flags, the latter including the champion pennant, held by the parent club, and given the place of honour on the pavilion flagpole. On the slope between the two greens was the Maori motto, "Haeremai," and the club colour* figured prominently among the decorations of tho refreshment quarters, where the president's wife, Mrs. Mennie, with several other members of the. lair m<x, dispensed afternoon tea, assisted by a bevy of young ladies, who looked to the wants of tho onlookers about tho greens. Altogether it may be said that the function was a highly successful one, enjoyable to all concerned, and in every way creditable to the authorities of the Auckland Bowling Club. In declaring the Iwwling green open, the president of the dub, Mr. J. M. Mennie, extended a hearty welcome to all present, and expressed gratification at seeing so many ladies present, remarking that the- members of the fair sex always ' gave, brightness, colour, and charm to the scene. The occasion was tho 44th year in which bowls had! been played on the green. Mrs. Jlennio fulfilled tho time-honored custom of throwing the jack across the green to the accompaniment of cheers from tho assembled lx>wlors, and the match between teams representing; the president and. vices-presidents was then proceeded with, 14. rinks 'being occupied. The match was won by the president's team by 32 points—3o6 points to 274—and the result when announced by Mr. Mennie after 'ho close of play was received with loud cheers. (In the president's call three hearty cheers were then given for the visiting bowlers, and were heartily reciprocated by tho latter on the call of Mr. A. Cbutts, president of the Ponsonby Club, who thanked the Auckland Club members and the ladies for an enjoyable afternoon on behalf of tho guests. Cheers were also given for the president and Mrs. Mennie, and the. ladies of tho Auckland Club responsible foi tho afternoon tea arrangements. Mr. S. W. Coldicutt, lion, secretary and treasurer of the club, supported by members of the committee, gave the president every assistance in catering for the comfort of visiting bowlers and their lady friends. Appended are the details of the matches played: — President—V. Casey. B. Buttle, C. G. Laurie. .1. M. Mennie (skip!—2o. v. Vice-Presi-dents—T. Cottle. J. Fergusson, B. Baglcton, 1). R. Caldwell (3kip)-17. President—Ed. Malioney, J Volkner. T Woodhead, W. G. Fletcher (skip)—l4. v. VicePresidents—McGregor. ,1. Jackson, \V. Alloo (Dunedin), P. Oliphant !skip)-'i3. President—Jenkins. lleakl. A. C. Stevenson, Alt'. Coutts (skip)— v. Vice-Presidents—F. C. Jones. 11. M. Shepherd, V. Langsford. J. Thornes (skip)—ls. President—A. Hosking, .T. Macglnness, R. Ouinn. I}. ■ Kayes (skip)— 23. v. Vice-Presi-dents—J. Hasten. 11. J. Bray. J. Buttler, G. Baildon (skip)— President—C. Little, .1 Schischka, A. Lelievre, B. A. Craig (skip)—2l, v. Vice-Presi-dents— Whittaker, Hamilton Hodges. T. Tudehope, A. W. Thomson (skip)—lß. • " President—G. Maekay. T. McKeneie. E. Ifwerson, J. V. Dingle (skip)—2B, v. Vice-Presi-dents—J. C Dickenson, 11. J. Davies, R.. Spreckley, Stewart (skip)—l4. - ' President— R. Mcnzies, E. W. Burton, W. O. Garland, Jas Kirker (skip)—l3, v. VicePresidents— R. Cameron, T. Barstow, ~ Jos. Carlaw, J, Kilgour (skip)— . • * President—F. 11. lirittain. R. Reeve. C. Curteis,' T. Peacock (skip)—l4, v. Vice-Presidents -M. Benney, R. McOallum, Dr. King, W. Gorrie (skip)— ;-..< : :, . ■'■ President—A. J. Denniston, W."A.-Styak. J. D. Perrett. G. A. Buttle (skip)—3o, v. VicePresidents--!. Alexander, B. Myers,, H. P. Huddleston, R. James (skip)—ls. • - v President— H. W. Heath. W. F. ' Forster, .1. J. Holland (skip)— 26. v. Vice-Pre-' sidents—J. L. Scott, T. Gresliam, ,W. %'.'. Croshcr. J. Anderson (skip)— 27. ','"". ' President—Potts, G. W. Basley,* Rishworth. W. Culpan (skip)—2l. v. Vice-Presidents Wells, H. Cooke, J. McMaster, W. Coleman { (skip)—2o. : ■ fv < President—T. Steele, W. S. Jones, J. MoDougald.» W. . Elliot (skip)—lß. v. Vice-Presi-' dents—W. C. Littler, A. Mewburn, Burgess. U. Dingwall (skip)— 22. President Colonel Pirie, Tait, J. Jacobs, C. li. Plummer (skip)— v. Vice-Presidents— W. Toy, A. H. Keesing, P. M. Dewar, Wni. Crombie (skip)—l9. •• '.. '■ President— B. Patterson, Oanniner, C. Arnold, If. H. Brookes (skip)— 32. v. Vice-Pre-sidents-Coltluirst, H. W. Wilson, G. W. Allsop. J. W. Shackelford (skip)—l3. t Totals; President. 306; Vice-Presidents. 274. Majority for President, 32. „^EICHW.OND.. The Richmond Bowling Club's first opening: took place on Saturday last, when the club members and their lady friends, together with a good sprinkling of visiting bowlers, > foregathered on the comfortable four-rink green for .the initial game of tho season. During the afternoon a programme of music was rendered by the Hungarian-Band, and the refreshment department wan well looked after. Mr. S. Collard (the president) welcomed the visitors, and hoped that with such ideal weather a very pleasant 5 afternoon would be spent. He made appreciative reference to the work of the club's indefatigable green superintendent, Mr. C. J- McMaster. Mr. Collard called on Miss Morley to throw the lack across the green. At the conclusion ,of the match , President .v. Vice-presidents, which the- former won-,by 16 points, Mr. Winks (Carlton Club) thanked the club on behalf of the visitors for its hospitality. Cheers were given for 'the visitors and the Mayor of Grey Lynn, to which Mr. Farrell fittingly replied. The result of the playing was as follows: —

Presidents— Bennett, Teagne, G. Murray, Neill (skip)— 22, ; v. Vice-Presidents— Rowe, J. Thomas,.Millar (skip)—l3. •• • President—Collard, Gallagher, Kinniard. Winks ■ (skip)— v. v Vice-Presidents— Donald. Reed, Dickenson "(skip)—24. :$,-- President—Mortey,, Irwin, Bunker, McMae* ter (skip)—2s, v. Vice-Presidents—Farrell, k Short, DrifTall. Hewitt (skip)—l2. -' Totals: President, 65; Vice-Presidents, 49; majority for President, 16 points. ROCKY NOOK. \ Hatcher, Thorpe, Wheeler, Ellisdon (skip\ 19, beat Smith, Thomas, Noton, Small (skip), 18, after a very close game, victory only ; being obtained on the-last head. Hicks, Shove, Waddingham, Re castle (skip), 22. beat Hall, Needham. Clark, Scott' (skip), 14. Scott's team maintained a good) . lead until the 13th head, when they had 13 points to their opponents' 6. From then on Rewcastle's team took charge, and pat 0n,17 . points whilst Scott's men were compiling one. . • Pierce,' Green, Hales, Baildon (skip), 30, beat Jenkin, and others, with C. Kayes (skip), 15. At the 14th head the game was 14 all. Bail-' don's 'team,' however, would not be denied, and. scoring rapidly, finished as above. '' Tattersall, Essex, Hirst, and Dutton (skip).. 19. tied with Newbegin, Buckley, Morton, and Wakerley (skip), 19, after a very interesting and close contest. ' •„: , PONSONBY. ",- - V V The result of Saturday's play is given be* low:— C* >':■';-- E. Harkins, T. Billington, J. Stichbury, A.. Littler (skip). 21, v. W. J. Rees, Lewis, W. Jones. G. K. Webb (skip), 14. . - P. Darby, E. Darby, ,C. Blomfleld, 8. >J. " Gorman (skip), 21. v. C. ,P. Edgar, W. Oldham, J. Becroft, J. Veale (skip). 18. a A. Hartley. D. Norden, W. Arey, A. Snedden (skip), 24, v. A. Gouk. H. W. Smith. J. s Adams, J. C. Robinson (skip). 12. A. Le Quesne, A. Burt, J. Edmiston, J. J. Payne (skip), 23, v. Dr. Murray, H. C. Whitmore. D. Crabtree, W. Swales (skip), 11. . W. Reid, Waite. W Smith. P.. Ballantyne (skip). 17, v. McLean. W. Patterson, W. Johnson, J. Buchanan (skip), 16. J. T. Martin, J. Greenhough, W. Darby, H. Hemus (skip). 22, v. J. R. Self, Dr. Hewer, 8. Miller, M. Casey (skip), 18. F. Webley, J. Cook, T. C. Clarke. J. Arneil (skip), 17, v. T. Craig. T. W.Davies, F. Diddams. T. Watson (skip). 16. A. C. Donnet, A. J. Watkins. A. Parsons, T. TJssher (skip), 22, v. E. White, Downey, C. H. Jones, A. Bartlett (skip), 20. •"■• - ~ ; ONEHUNGA. • ,"-' The following are the results of Saturday's play at the Onehunga Bowling Club:— • Stewart. Simpson. Sayers. Priestley (skip), 16, v. Trayes, Schmiedel. Wynyaro. Scnnauer (S Twon?ey. Grundy. George. E. Clarke (skip). 20, v. Friar, Blyth, G. Brown, Ellison (sKipJ. . 2 Captain Neal. Blackwood, W. Court, Wright (skip), 21. v. Brookileld, Park. F. ooun, James (skip). 18. . -- ".'■. . SEASON OPENED AT WAIBX [BY TELEGRAPH.—OVfI CORBKSPOSDEJTT.] ■• ■ :'■■ WAIHI, Saturday. The opening of /the bowling ' season tools, place this afternoon. There ; was '.a. large .'attendance, and visitors were present from adjoining country clubs. The Waihi Band gave ; a choice programme,, and afternoon tea wai /■ provided by Mrs. Pattullo. *■' ***** \ T?,,. * ..