BOWLING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20391, 21 October 1929, Page 15

BOWLING.

OFFICIAL OPENINGS HELD. CLUB AND INTER-CLUB GAMES. RESULTS OF SATURDAY'S PLAY. Several bowling clubs in Auckland held official opening ceremonies on Saturday, under ideal weather conditions. Ihoro wero large attendances at each green, and the usui'l enjoyable games were played. THE REMUERA CLUB. The Remuera Bowling Club opened its summer season on Saturday under ideal conditions, with nttractivo surroundings and splendid playing greens. Club members attended in force, many visitors also being present from town and country clubs, including a Sydney bowler, Mr. Honeyfield. Mr. E. E. Daniels, the president, with Mrs. Daniels and members of the executive, received and welcomed tho visitors.

In welcoming the visitors Mr. Daniels made special reference to the members of the Remuera Ladies' Croquet Club for their great assistance, which was appreciated by the bowlers. He also expressed tho club's regret that several of its members since hist season had crossed the Great Divide, members standing in silenco iri respect to their memory. The president complimented the ground committee and lho greenkeeper on the splendid condition of the grounds, buildings and greens. He said the Remuera Club was one of the largest in New Zealand, and bad the largest playing area of any bowling club in the world. Tho club was holding its annual tournament on January 1 and 2, and was expecting 64 teams to compete, but would still have room for ordinary games.

Tho president called on Mrs. Daniels to throw the jack. Mrs. Daniels followed this witlr a bowl, scoring a genuine toucher amid great applause. Tho president then declared the season open, and players immediately proceeded to enjoy themselves.

Afternoon tea was dispensed by the ladies on the lawn, tho tables, decorated with fceland poppies, looking very attractivo under tho shady trees. A programme of orchestral music was supplied by O'Halloran's Band. Later in tho afternoon Messrs. J. Thompson, T. Proctor and H. Clarke, Auckland Bowling Centre officials, visited the green. After being welcomed by Mr. Daniels, Messrs. Thompson and Proctor briefly addressed the bowlers.

Following are the results of matches played :

Taylor. Tudhope v Dempscy, Gavey, IS, v. Fcrneyhough, McKechnie. Hatch. C. G. Brookes, 1S : Tonilinson. X. Wyatt, Vickerrr.nn. Pierce, 21, v. Walker, Robertson, Davis, Pcglcr, 19; Pater"on, Sutherland, Dransfield. Bray, 20, v. Symes. Willinms, I3urcher, T. Fraser. 17: Burnett, Annadale, Kendcrdine, Mclnnes, 20, v. .7. G. White, Ijoosemore. Baker, Castle. 17: Edmiston. Griffiths, J. Kissling, T. A. Asliton. 25, v. Robinson, Professor Paterson. Young, 20; R. A. McCallum. Bull. R. E. Ashton. S. Kissling, 22. v. A. Smith. O'l-.enry. Wernham. C. Maher. 19; Tancred. C'oe. Hill. 20. v. Cutfield. Dnrrow. Kelly. 10; W. T. Bell, Sommerfield, Jury. 23. v. Norton. Lawrence. Sheath. 20; Egerton. A. M. Bell. Garrard, Brookfield. 21. v. Dr. Wood. Dickelts. Wight. A. G. Graham. 20; Thomson, hllerbeck Norcross. P. Watson, 23, v. Eadv. H. Hnrdley, E. D. Heed. Vugler. I 0: KirK. Choyce, H. Brookes, W. Hnrdley. 2.j. v. Tudehope, Walhiccr Mellars, A. Cirahnnj, 18- Dr De Bussierre, Scher»r, S, Jliamond, C'oHhurst, 23, v. Evans. Wade, fl. East, Badeley. 22: F. McCallum. Gannawny, Smith. Koefoed. 2S, v. Campbell. Westwood, F. Clark. W. McCallum, 8: Feldon. Wilson, Mahon, Garland, 21, v. McNaughton Poster, Middlcton. Mncfarlane. 14; Acheson. Whitnker. Soooner. Danipls. 20. v. Hertslett, Alexander. J. Diamond, Clarkson, 13; Dixon, Myers. Jacks. Saxton. 27. v. Kenry. Ovmiston. Wallace, Mingins. 14: Mahony. R. H. Johnson. W. Hill. Long. 30 v Donaldson. Lusher. Wright. Honeyfield. 17; Fisher. Brook. Ridings. Higginbothnm. v Douglas, Styak. J. C. Kissling, Short, lo; inters. Murphy. Scott. Newton. 24, v. Adams. Rainger, Bowles, Irvine. 13 THE OTAHUHU CLUB. The official openinc of the Otahuhu Bowling Club was attended by a large number of bowlers. The new green of three rinks was used for the first time, making it possible for 8S bowlers to take part. Tho president of the Otahuhu Club. Mr. C. P. Downey, welcomed tho visitors. Mrs. Downey threw the kitty and sent down the first ball. Afternoon tea was served by a number of ladies. Several members of the Auckland Bowling Centre executive called at the green during the afternoon on their tour of visits to clubs.

Following were tho results of games played:—Greenwood. Doherty, Sanderson, Mclvor, 24. v. Ogilvie, Goodwin, Calnll, Woolley. 10; Marry. Moors. Williams, Knight, 27, v. Nixon, McNary. Cook. Carson, 1G: Myers. Adams, Sinclair. Bain. lb. v Gardiner. Whitmore. li. B. Todd, Sykes, 22; Tomes, Parsons, Fearnley, Specr. 21, v. West. Hall. Wandwell. Davies, 9: Barratt, Hall. Venables. Williams, 20, v. McGinnity. Parsons, J. Todd, Madigan, 15; Sanderson, Crawford, Lippiatt, 17, v. Moorman, Ferguson, Harper, 17: Taylor, Wilson, W. J. Crawford, Bell. 13, v. Daisley. Purser. J. A. Wiggins, Franklin, 23; Hodges. McCullough, McNicholas, Pearce, 20, v. May, Wright, Dr. Moir, Jones, 17; Cor. Pinhey, O'Loughlin. King, 25, v. McAnulty, Smith, Lang, Smith, 22; Franks, Lawson, Kirkham, Downey. 19, v. Moss, Hickson, Everett, C. K. Lawry, 23; Wilcox, Hamlin, McFarlane. Farley, 22. v. Travena, Neild, McKinley, Gardner. 27. .Totals: Presidonts. 209; vice-presi-dents, 195. THE TAKAPUNA CLUB. In dcolaring tho Takapuna Bowling Club's cieens open, the president, Mr. P. Coultliard, thanked tho Mayor of Takapuna and the official visitors from the Auckland Bowling Centre for their interest in tho club. The club's flag was flying at luilf-niast out of respect to the memory of one of its old members, the late Mr. Arthur Buckley, whoso funeral look place on Saturday afternoon. Another valued member, -Mr. Charles Perfect, also died during the year.

Felicitous speeches were mndo by Mr. J. W. Williamson, Mayor of Takapuna, and Mr. J. W. Hardlcy, who, with Messrs. A. B. Barter and G. M. Reid, represented the Auckland Centre. Mr. A. Harris, M.l'., also paid a visit during tho afternoon. The club enrolled several new members. The greens wero in excellent order, and the green superintendent, Mr. A. Hunt, was congratulated on their condition. Following are the results of games played:—Eade, Sinclair, Vaile, Snoad, 29, v. Riddell, Prentice, McMurtrio, Mills, 20; Henderson, Baxter, Winter, Butler, 30, v. oborn, Arrowsmith, Burnett, Hanna, 29; Lisk, Fenton, Wilkinson, Blakey, 21, v Bindon, Jury, Coulthard. Muaton. 17; McCarthy, Hardy, Elliot, Hooper, 19. v. Robinson. Dudding. Price, Whittle, 17; Street, W. E. Hardy, Bennett, Rowe, 22, v, Corfe, R. Johnston, F. A. Smith, Ogilvie, 15; White, Gray. Christey. Haydcn, 28, v. Bhickwell. Hooker, Dunlop, Kent, 17; J. O'Neill. Stallard, Wrigley, Bray, 23, V. J, Collins, Walters, Waterman, Cox, 14; Archibald,. Hunt, 22, v. Reeve, Veale, 20.

THE YVAITEMATA CLUB. There was a largo attendance of bowlers and visitors at tho official opening of jthc Waiteniata. Bowling and Croquet Club's greens. The pavilion and environs were decorated with bunting and musical selections wore rendered by tho Birkenhead Borough Band. The lawns wero in good playing condition and the green superintendent, Mr. J. J. Browne, was complimented on their order. The president of llie Waiteniata Club, Mr. 11. Cadness, welcomed those present. Addresses were also given by Mr. A. Harris, M.P.> Mr. A. E. Greenslnde, Mayor of Northcote, and .Vr. J. W. Hnrdley, president of the Auckland Bowling Centre, who was accompanied by Messrs. G. M. Reid and R. Barter, members of that executive. Mrs. Cadness threw the first jack and bowl over the green, which the president then declared open for play.

Mrs. C. Rose, president of tho croquet section of the club, subsequently drove the ball to the hoops, and Mr. Ca'dness declared fhe croquet lawn open. The games between teams representing the president nnd vice-presidents aggregated 129 and 134 points, respectively. Details of the pluy nre ns follows:--Bronnnn, Williamson, Biackwell, Cadness, 15, v. Copeland, Whitehead, Wallwork, D. R. Davies, 23- Mills, Stewart, Corrin, Wilson, 13, y. Johnson, Aspden. Callau, Potter, 25: Hillum, Atkins, Hurley. McPhail. 27. v. Swindail. Jones, Blackledge, Burrowß, 19; Mullin, S. Clark, Roberts, Heath. 19, Dunkerly, IJavill, Elston, Campbell, 9; Watson, Bear, Davidson, Currie, 18. v. Brooks. West, Went. Dclaney, 14: llulse. Hunt, Lot.hbridge, Lyon, 18, v. MnJJer, Robertson, Browne. Ellisdon, 22; Simpson, Kerry, WelL, Tarrant. 19, v. Cljinuery, Holland, Eraser. li. Johnston, 22.

THE DOMINION lIOAD CLUB. Tho Dominion Road Bowling Club celebrated its 21st anniversary on Saturday. Mr. S. E. Chappell, president, welcomed the Minister of Health, the Hon. A. J. Stallworthy. patron, and also three representatives of tho Auckland Ccntro, Messrs. S. Coldieutt (president), A. E. Whittou and A. C. Tonkin. The president stated that tho club was founded in 1908 and thorc were present four foundation members, Messrs. A. M. Bryden, A. H. Sayers, J. Gulhrio and J. W. Bailey. Ho added that Mr. Bryden was the first president of tho club and Mr. Bailey was a life member. Special reference was made to tho work of Mr. A. H. Yeoman, secretary, who had held office continuously since 1911, with the deception of one year, when lie was president. Tho president said that the club's system of balloting for matches had a good deal to do with its success. The Hon. A. J. Stallworthy and Mr. Coldieutt both congratulated the club on its successful opening function. Mrs. Chappeli then throw tho first jack. Mrs. W. Cole, president of the Croquet Club, played the first hoop and tho green was declared open for play. Following were tho results of gomes played;— President's v. vice-presidents' teams, president's names being mentioned first:—Andorson, J. S. Roberts. Codd, Hawkins. 18, v. Moore, Mason. Newton, l'carce, 23; Wildish, Fort, W. H. Jones. A. B. Jackson, 23. v. Rut.lodge, D. Wilson. McDougall. Dennison. 12; G. W. A. Clark, Stevens, Winks, Turner, 17, v. Bathgate, F. Wilson. W. Brown. J.' B. Ramsay. 15: Snerdon, Bellamy D. Campbell. S. E. Chappell. 22, v. Knogg, C. Colder, W. H. Clarke, Keith, 20; Sawyer. Chittenden, Robertson. A. E. Smith, 23, v. Winthrop. Fleming. Goldsmith. Cannon, 20; Percy, Gentles, Sharkey,. Keatley, 20. v. D. Winks Belts. Farrow, Benson, 25; Donald, Goldwotcr, Buckley, Truman, 25, v. Gunning, r. Taylor. Goodall, R. H. Fisher. 10; Barber, Rattray, W. Richardson. B. Kayos. 20. v. Leonard. Ferguson. W. Wilson. Freeman. 14; Hawthorne. Knox. Norgrove. Kelly. 20, v. A. Chappell. Skinner, Naglo, Buinbridge. 21; Guthrie, Bleaklcy. Hoppy. Bryden 10. v Barnard. Beck, Balderson. Trevitluck, 17; McCullougli. ScoH. I'earce, GifTord. 20. v Scalher. Huston. Goldsmith, sonr.. Ashby, 22• J. Kaycs, Mercer. I). Richardson, h. E. Roberts. 18. v. Ritchie. A. E, Buckley. Bloir, Forbes. 15. _ Totals: Presidents teams, 248; vice-presidents', 212. the RAwmri club. There were about 150 bowlers, croquet players and friends present at the official opening of the Rawhiti Bowling and Croquet Club's greens. Among tho visitors were Mr. E A Craig, president of the Auckland Bowling Cluh, Mr. J. J. Donnell representing tho Nomads, and representatives ot St. Heliers, Devonport. Manurowa, I onsonby, Stanley Bay. Mangere, liocky Nook, Papatoetoe and Grey Lynn. Clubs. I lie Auckland Centre was represented by Messrs. ,1. M. Thomson, T. Proctor and H. C. Clarke, who extended to the club tho best wishes of tho centre. Tho president of tho Rawhiti Club, Mr J. B. Paterson, welcomed tho visitors. On behalf of tho members he extended tho club's thanks for good work by Mr. J. Wheale, grcenkeepor, Mr. A. Mcl hersou. green superintendent, Mr. A. Jacksou and other members who had given their services, and also to outside friends for valued help. Ho also complimented the ladies lot their generous support. At the conclusion of the president's remarks Mrs. I'aterson threw tho first jack, and tho president declared tho crcena open for tho season 1929-30. Afternoon tea provided by the president and Mrs. Paterson was much appreciated. Among the guests was Mr. A. Sclhy; the genial Howick veteran, and an interesting incidend of the afternoon was when he played the Rawhiti veteran. Mr. 1. Bennett. Both players have seen 83 summers, yet both are excellent exponents of tho Tho Opening of the Hawhiti ( roquet Club was performed by the president, Mrs. Ardern. who welcomed players and visitors, and played the first ball of the season. Following were the results of games played:—Culpin, Katterfeldt. Murray, Moncur, 23, v. Vincent. Coleman. Brown, Ujdham. 10: Robertson, Ormerod, Austm, Mo Innes, 29, v. Hedges. VaiU'Wan, Stubbs, Haslam. 10: Rowden. Ilulse. Walker. Connor. 19, v. Lo Grice. Schofield, Koefoed, Woollcr, 10- Cameron. Rawlinson. Newton. E. Craig. 24, v. C. Bennett. Weller. N. Thompson, .1. B. Paterson. 13; Ryder. Henson. Worthington. P. Thomson. 25, v. Bayeretz. Wilmot. Mortiii. Schischka. 10; Bodle, Woo'ds. Millard, Lupena. 19, v. J. Harris. Rece'S, Donnell. D. Harris. 17; Watson, Keller, Tongue. Chiplin. 18. v. Clark. Thronson, Lorain. T. Price. 14; Brownlee. Jackson, If. Hardcastle. F. Bennett. 19. v. Leaning, Samways, Scelly, Selhv, 17; Knight, Wright, ,f. White. I?. Taylor. l'J, v. R. .Walker, Barker, Eaves, Crowe, 13. ELLERSLIE CLUB. A record attendance of bowlers and their friends attended tho official opening of the Ellerslie Bowling Club. During lus address of welcome the president. Mr. A. J. Coppins. read a telegram received from an old and esteemed member of tho club, Mr. Godfrey, wh.) was unable to attend owing to illness, wishing the club a piosperous season. After the club patron. Mr. W. J. Jordan. M.P.. addressed the assembled bowlers and guests Mrs. Coppins rolled the first jack and the green was declared open for play. During the oficrnoon the president welcomed three memoers of the Auckland Centre executive, Messrs. Thompson, Proctor and Clark, who paid an official call. Following ore the results of games played:—F. W. White, Fitness, Michaels, Hawthorne. 12, v. Howell, Gavey. Short, Playdell. 29; Boulton. McDcrniott, Rostgard Gollan, 17. v. Cooksey, Ryan, Woodward, F. Wood. 10; Woodlock, Henry, Cross, Macklow, 19, v. Coombe. Bracewell, Holly, Knight, 20; Trebilcook, Peggott, Sykes, Joll. 21. v. Ogle, Wliyte. Whitehouse. Somerfield, 17; Cheek, Bow. Toy. Hay, 10, v. F. Wright, Christman. Johnson, Coppins, 27; Baitlctt, A. C. Hill. On nicy. Lynch, 20, v. Arthur. Slyo. A. McKenzie. McKelvie, 10; Stillman, Alder. Flyger, Bushcll. 13. v. Ross, McLeod, Thomas, Osborne. 25; Diggens. G. Hunter. Someiville. Wilcox. 25. v. R. W. Ilill. ,1. Campbell. Crosby. J. Tayr° r " j' : ' x ■ c ßonzie. Buchunon, Walker. Baud. 18. v. Markhain, Dickeon, Brown, \\ lllttle, 20. THE GLEN EDEN CLUB. The Glen Eden Bowluig and Croquet Club s greens and pavilions were gaily decorated with flags and bunting, and a largo number of residents and visitors were in attendance at tho official opening. Representatives from various bowling and croquet clubs wore also present. The Auckland Centre was represented by Messrs. S. Coldieutt and A. C. Tonkin.

Mr. Firth, president of the Glen Eden Club, in declaring tho greens open, referred to the steady progress that hpd taken place since tho formation of tho club, and said they had reason to congratulate themselves on its sound position. He then called upon Mra. Firth to throw the first jack.

An adjournment was made to the croquet lawns where Mrs. Cr. expressed pleasure in declaring tne lawns open for play and called upon Mrs. N. S. Fox to drive the first ball. Refreshments were provined by the ladies. The representatives from' the Auckland Centre conveyed groctings to the Glen Eden Club, and expressed themselves as highly pleased with the greens. They considered Glen Eden was fortunate in having bowling and croquet facilities under such ideal surroundings. The results of piny were-as followsPerkins. Hemming. Yco. Firth, 19. v. Bond, r;ill. Waldrom. G. F. Hosking, 1U: I. Suude, S. Marienovicn, (.Voucher, Edgcrlcy. '23, v. J. Eclleston,. Hosier, Hanham, Audley, lij; A. J. Routle.v. lieid, J. Routlcy. J. F. Hosking, 15, v. Sundc. Schramm. Laurie, Hovlance, 22; Yranges, M. Marienovieli. (.1. Edleslon, Spencer, 'JO, v. Chandler. AfeCullough. Croft, Kirkpatrick, 17; Clark, Sheet, Carter. Fox. 18, v. Fook, Simpson, Claridge. Burbage, 18. THE TE PAPA PA CLUB. The To Papupa Bowling Club held its official opening in tho presence of a record attendance of ladies and members from Bister clubs, the accommodation being taxed to the utmost. Clubs that were represented were:— Ellerslie. Dominion Road. Epsom. Carlton, Rocky Nook. Mangere, Papnkurn, Manurewa, Ponsonby and St. Helicrs. The Auckland Centre was represented by Messrs. J. M. Thomson. H. C. Clprke and T. Proctor. The president of tho To Papa pa Club. Mr. E. Marks, pave a brief address and paid a tribute to tho hell) given by tho ladies of tho district and the voluntary work cioi.e by the members during tho winter months. Mrs. Marks threw the first jack and tho green was declared open. Mr. W. J. Jordan, Sf.P.. and Mrs. Jordan and Mr. E. Morldn, Mayor of Onehunga, were among those present. Following were tho results of games playedßeaumont, Burton, Richardson, Wharton, 19. v. Poll. Berridge. Altrus. JohnBon. 20; F. Hnrriman. "\V. 8011, D. Middleton. W. Jenkins, 17. v. Williams. Fallon. Luke, Clarkflon, 19; Griffiths, Simmers, Knight. R. Buchanan, 18. v. Sissons. Davenport. Jones, E. Marks, 20; Gray. Bucklev, Hammond, S. Jenkins. 29 v. Waters. 'J' Harrison, Fnirbrother, Nt-ild. 19; Wcstney, Blincoe, McCorum. Scaton, IS. v. Corn ford. Palmer. Noon. Rates, 18; Wilson. Cautle.v, Constanline. Bridge, 17. v. Armitage, McIntee, Thorpe. Robinson. 17: Paterson. fwinamo. Gray, Ritchie, 24. v. Lnkie. C. Clarkson. Colbrook. Carbine, 20; Tegc. Harvey, Beere, Pilkington. 15, v. Jacobs. Lislon, Wikland, Lyall, 20.

THE EDENDALE CLUB. The fifficio 1 opening of tho Edpndnle Bowling Club took plnco in the prcsehce of a large gathering of visitors. The president, Mr. J. Maud, referred to tho lobr through death of Messrs. A. K. Brittan nnd C. Pee. Ho complimented members upon the voluntary work done on the green during tho winter months. The club now had 43 members and the present was the opening of tho twelfth season. Mrs. Maud threw tho first jnck. Mr. S. t'oldicutt and members of the Auckland Centre visited the green and tho club "was congratulated by them upon tho splendid condition of tho turf. Music was provided during the afternoon by Asloman's orchestra.

Following v/cro the resulls of comes played:—flakey, White. Murray, A. Smith, 17. v. Greenwood. C, Ilill, Avery, Melville. 22; Mun 10. Worth ington, Still well,. D. S. McLeod, 14, v. Learning, Cinrk, McLeod, Addisßon, 23; Negus, McNair, Taylor, Blakeley, 25, v. Harris, Young, Preston, Brownelt, 10; Anderson, Young, McMahon, Canton, 23, v. Mr.'yhill, Doll, A. Hill, Maud, 21; Spencer, East. Bradshaw, Sharp. 19. v. Black, Meyer, Horsley, Vincent, 18; Hawes, Annison, Forder, Clement, 20, v. Culpau, Rattray, Culdwnlder, Edmund, 20. THE HELENSVJLLE CLUB. Thero was a largo attendance at, the official opening of the Helensville Bowling Club, including visitors from Auckland, Onehitnga and New Plymouth. Prior to the official opening Mr. T. G. Sandin. secretary, .presented n ting with.the club's initialH in yellow on n. black background, the club's colours. Dr. Matheson, the president, hoisted it and thanked the donor for his gift. The ladies of the Croquet Club provided nfternoon tea. The resulls of the gnmes, president's y. vice-presidents' teams were as follows, president's skips boing mentioned first:—Dr. Matheson, 23. v. McAllister, .2!); Hunt. 12. v. Smith. 21; Dr. Hardie Neil, 17, v. Sandin, 25: Day, 20, v. Eoslier;-24. Totals: President's teams, 72; vice-presidents'. 99. ROTORUA CLUB'S OPENING. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] ROTORUA. Sunday. The opening of the Hotorua Bowling Club's season took place yesterday, before a very large attendance of visitors and members. Gullies were played between ripks representing the president and r <the vice-president. Mr. 11. A. Gardner, in hi 3 opening address, said (hat in 1901 fifteen men met, and decided to form a bowling club in Rotorua. Mr. Charles I\tisahs was appointed as secretary, and he alone of the original members was still a member. In 1002 the first tournament was held, and sinco that time its' popularity had increased each year. The next tournament would be held on October 28. The. result of the games played was as follows:—President, 100; vice-president. 153. CLUB GAMES. Following are the results of club bowling matches played on Saturday:— Carlton.—Winter fours: Hudson, Holland, Collard, Gilles, 18, v. Richardson, Robertson. Burns, Kelly. 15; Sinclair. Hamilton, Clayton, Turner, 19, v. Wright, Pcnalligon, Dillicar, Wrightson, 18; Kaye, Van Staveren, Marshall, Harvey, 24. v. A. Brown. Bell. Cotteroll, Taylor. 12; Napier, Johnston, Gage-Brown, Perry, 23, y. Ross, Birkenhead, Brittain, Carter. 18; Aldis, Hewilson, Mountain, Hosking, 17, v. Holehouse, Ramsay, Stevens, Osmond, 10; Prime, Thornes, Foote, Blair. 32, v. Newbegin, S. Robertson, Pitt, Renwick, 12; Dr. McDougall, Mitchell. Murray, Sneddon, 20, v. Darlow, Holford, Fish, Laird, II; Were, Struckett, Warren, 25, v. Bartrom, Linder, Lamb, 13; Allwood, Doyle, Buxton, Arey. 18, v. Abdallah, D. Dickson, McNab, Bird. 10.' Epsom.—First-year players: Campbell, D. E. Gray, Howard, 17. v. Saunders, Cropley, Stehr, 20. Ordinary draw: Bowring. Wood. Brown, Bruce. 19, v. T. Small, Thompson, A. G. Clarke, Gladding, 17; C. Land, T. Wallace. Ongley. Hooper, 20, v. Dr. Miller. Freeman, Turner, Kendall, 12; W. Harrison, Mynoti, McGregor, Brittain. 18. v. French, Vero. J. Harrison, W. Wallace, 10; Costall, Hill. Fa get, E. S. Jones. 17, v. Good, Slater, A. Taylor. George, 16; Chapman, Standen, Sayers, Bayne. 21, v. Wiseman, Lawrence. Whelan. E. Richmond, 15; Peak, E. A. Jackson, Beckman, Nosh, 29, v. Dr. Rowley, Montgomery, Blockwell, Tavlor. 15; Hendry. Parkinson. Sansbury. Hetlierington. 24. v. Gordon. Moyle. A. Grnv. Parso' s. 22; McCullouch. Yearbury. J. Wallace. J. Wright, 20, v. Hollis, E. Taylor, Funnel), Mcßeath, 17; Pcnn, Gouk, Wylie, Inglis. 20. v. E. Morrison. Dowding. Duke. Gratlan, 11. Ponsonby.—Final of tournament: Elleray, Drummond, Rutland. Bridges. 31, v. Oates, Rowbottom, Buchan, Dick, 12. Ordinary Draw: Lane, W. Parkinson, Vealo. Parsons. 23. v. A. Parkinson, Watcrwortb. Paterson, Torrance, 22; Jones, Rev. B. Harris, Ormerod. Miller. 21, v. Mclvor, Clarke, Anderson, Hill, 20; Hunt, McKeown, Richardson, Best, 30, v. Lye, Fairs, McCrea, Somervell. 12; Panch, G. Hardley, Matthews, McLeod, 25, v. Gallagher, Kretschmar, Fitzgerald, McCarthy. 18. Mount Eden.-Club games: Boyce, Gregson. Sergeant, J. Smith. 21, v. Bailey, B. Smith, Sissons. Bates, 18: D. Ferguson, Rudd, Hills, Frnser, 23, v. Moon. Oat ridge. Heron, Little. 15; Beere. Watson. Delamore, Findlay. 25, v. McKensie. Fernandez, C'ullen, Andrew, 15: Wright, Leighton, Marshall, Nicholson, 20. v. Mueller, Moore, Rcid, Gill, 14; 11. Ferguson. Bree, T. Nairn, Trayea, 10, v. McCauley k Spcnce. Robertson. 11. Walton, 14: Bailey, Fogerty, L. 11. Slierriffs, Bigelow, 27. v. Douglas. Yates, Jamieson. Miller., 15; Bromich, Murdoch. Campbell, Hull. 26. v. Tailby, White, Mcpherson, Vivian, 18; Kinniard, Harrison, A. Nairn. Cornes, 27, v. Crighton, Evans. Patterson, Fletcher, 19; Taylor, J. A. SherrifT, H. Gribble. Gribble. sen,, 20, v. Williams, Wagstaff. Rintoul, Tutt, 17: Cave, Dignan, Brown, Baker,, 25, v. Alexander, Rendell, Cordes. Elliott, 11; Henderson. Chambers, Joll. Gatenby, 21, v. Gage, Bourke, Elliott. Daisley. 15. MountAlbert.—Club fours: W. Thomas. Laing, Stewart, Hawke, 32. v. Crix, Puttikou, J. Thomas. Townlcy. 10; Simpson, Humphreys, Bennett, Cutfoith, 21, v. Page, Rev. Sutherland. P. Maxwell, Jenkin. 14; Tidnian, Mason, Ure, Luke, 22. v. Pool, Amor, FrnncU. Clark, 13: Wood, Dc Castro, Richards, Rowe, 29, v. Hall, Sheppard. Blair, Holdsworth. 18: Bull. W. Maxwell, Stevens. T. Stevens, 20, v. A. Dimery. N. Diinery. S. Dimery. W. Dimery. 14; Dyson, Lonsdale. Dawson. H. Dawson, 20. v. Crowe. Barton. Wallelt. E. Thomas, 15; Cossey, Blamires. Duniells, Bromley, 32, y. Rogers, Blyth, Floyd. Garlick. 21; Hills, Allely, 32. v. Skipwijrth, Muir. 28. Devonport.—Ordinary draw: Barber, Elmsley. Susman. Cox. 13, v. Scotland, Minchin, McDonald. Newbegin. 21: McPherson, Jackman. McLeod. Anderson. 20. v. Richards, Fuljames, Foster, I.owe, 22: Thornton. Newman. Mason. Harvey, 20. v. Clarke. Buchanan. Martinson. Elvy, 24; Goudic, A Morgan, 21 v. Davieit. Lundon, 18. Winter Stars: Coleman, Rces-George, Goldsworthy. J. Morgan. 21. v. Atkin, Wright. Sullivan. Hamlin. 20. Onehunga.- President's fours -First round: Phillips, Ncale. McGuire. A. Brown. 18. v. Ireland. Mockune. Wigginton. E. Gatland. 17; Robb. Bell. Moodie. E. Sutherland. 18. v. Burgess, Kirkwood. Fordham, Mncklow. 13; Whiteside. Skinner, George, Gntlond, 22. v. McMoster, Higgins, Marks. 18; Grace. Welham, Allen. George, 24, v. Blazey, Mcintosh, Carroll. Vella, 10; Stokes, Gill, Foote, Robertson, 22. v.. Skinner. Kennedy, Davis. Livingstono 20; Gibbons, Hoyden, Munro, Kennv, 24. v. Thacker, Hickman, Harrison, Sutherland, 18. Ordinary draw: Westney. Matthews. • Wynyard, Davenport, 30, v. Robb, Norris, Lindburn, McFarqubor 22. St. liolicrs., —Ordinary draw: Hunt. Hart, Lovegrovc, Trewhella, 22, .v. Warren, Brewer, Bradshaw, Holdsworth, 17; Andrews, White, Cameron, May. 29. y Scott.ing. Dawson, Lawrence, S. White, .0; Clark, Thompson, Norris Knight. 23 y. McLaren, Blomfield. P. White, Wright. 38; Inglis, Roberts. Crawsliaw. ' Forter. 83, v. Barnes, Tyndall. Burnett, Phillip, 2; Cot.l- - Reid. Campbell. Russc'l. 32. t. Bradley. Stevenß, Smith, Keys. 22. Papatoetoe.—Smokers v. non-smokers, smokers' names being mentioned first:— Thorne. Wyllio. Young, Rawnsley. 23. v. Gubb, Sliepperd. Cutfoith, Bayliss, 21'; Foss, Anderson. Booth, 10. v. Ross. Runciman, Itev. Rosevere, 27; Gone. Nicholson, Ranum, Nesbitt. 14.' v. Dawson, McFnrland. Bygrave. MrLarnon, 22: A. Wilson. Snelling. McCallnm. Nettlingham. 21, v. Cnvr, Porker, Bryant, Civil, 12; Jackson, Phillinson. Moe. ParkcvHill. 18, v. Wills, Boyce. Writer. Sniytheman. 31; Graham. Thomas, 29. y. Trimble. Cowling. 10. Totals, smokers, 123; nonsmokers, 129.

INTER-CLUB MATCHES. Following arc the results of inter-club matches played on Saturday, tho names of players of first-mentioned club taking precedence in each case;— Auckland v. Carlton.—Allan, G. Allen, Dailoy. Davidson, 19, v. Whittaker, Coutts, Ball. Truscotl, 12. Stanley Bay v. Devonport.—At. Devonport: Sninty, Hindnuin. Hooker. Johnston, 13. v. Blair, Lacy, Bartley, Lnyzell, 22. Ponsonby v. West End.—Lincoln, Rolae, Griffiths, Leedham, If, v. Andrews, Wynyard, C. Hnrdley, Irving-Clarke, 20. GAMES AT CAMBRIDGE. [.BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN GOIinESPONDENT.) CAMBRIDGE. Sunday. Following are tho results of games played on tho Cambridge Bowling Club'B greens yesterday :—C*. dark, Richardson, C. W. Clark, Dix, 22, v. Clemow, Rodgers, O'Toole, Wallis, 19: A. Hodgson, Whiteliorn, Tucker. Pliairn, 24. v. W. White. Mallins, Linlcy. Bryce„23; Caley, Bourke, Towsey, J. Hay, 18, v. Hampshire, Glaiiville, H. Webber, Woolley, 11; Wooldridge, Headifin, Cooper, J. Low, 17, v. Weatherall, Simpson, Lundon, N. Ttill. 11; Hendricksem Rivers, Edwards, S. James. 21. v. Thorpe, Hulme. Munn. Halliday 19; Allen, Andrews, Speight, Boulton. 23, v. Smythe, Martyn, Bowling, Edwin James, 20. The greens wero in excellent order and better than they have been for several Benson3. Tho club's prospects aro ,vory bright. The membership toiuls 101.

THE TUAKAU CLUB. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN fcORHESPONDENT. ] TUAKAU, Saturday. The Tunktiu Bowling nnd Croquet Club held its official opening this afternoon. Ino weather was fine and there was a large Blithering, including visitors froin neighbouring clubs. The president. Mr. \\. J. Dceble, declnrcd the greens open. On the croquet greens Mrs. J. Fulton, president of the croquet section, hit the first ball and on the bowling sreens Miss I. Deeble threw the first jack. . .. Play on the bowling green during (lie Afternoon resulted hr lollowa: —Cjrahniii, Flaveli, Bullock, Hosking, 15, v. Bloxhnm, Greenway, Patton, A. Hewitt, 13: A. bmccd, Wymer, Butcher. Neil. 29, y. D. I'ausett, Grandison. J. Pirret. W. A. Smcod, lb; McNaughton. Fulton,. Glasgow, Paynes, 20. v. Logan, Keven, V lelder, C. bmccd. Ji); Nicholson. Finch, Burrows. Steele. 14; v. Heebie, Vaughnn. Kov-e, Crouch. 11; Hard. Stringer. Hewitt. Maiden, 22, v. Holland, May, Pirret, Wright, 20.