BOWLING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 21007, 19 October 1931, Page 10

BOWLING.

OPENING OF THE SEASON. CLUB CEREMONIES HELD. TRIBUTE TO LATE MR. HARDLEY. The official opening of tho 1931-32 bowling season was held in Auckland on Saturday, when 15 clubs held their ceremonies in fine weather. Gaily-decorated pavilions and fast and well-kept greens gave an attractive appearance to the various clubs' functions. Speakers at the various openings made feeling reference to tho loss bowling had Buffered thrcugh tin; deaths of Messrs. J. W. Hardley and J. M. Thomson, both of whom were prominently associated in an official capacity with bowling in Auckland. This was the one sad feature in an afternoon of great enjoyment, for the brilliant sunshine found the many greens wellpatronised, and there was an atmosphere of keenness among the players. AUCKLAND CLUB. The bowling season was opened on the Auckland Club's greens on Saturday under most promising conditions. All three greens have been rested and well-cared for throughout tho winter, and after the initial games on Saturday members were unanimous in declaring that they have never looked or felt better, There was a good attendance of eager bowlers. Mr. A. G. Grc.hnm, the president, welcomed members and their friends to the opening of the Auckland Club's 70th season, and pointed to the appearance of the greens as a welcome and promise of good bowling that could not be excelled. He referred feelingly to the recent deaths of Mr. J. W. Hardley, past president of the Dominion Bowling Association, and Mr. J. M. Thomson, president 'of the Auckland Centre, and paid a tribute to their work for bowling. Mr. Graham referred briefly to the history of the club as the pioneer ol bowling in New Zealand, and expressed great pleasure at the presence on the 70th opening day of Mr. James Carlaw, who has had an unbroken record of 40 years' membership. Mrs. Graham threw the first jack and played the first bowl, and the greens were declared open for the season. The results of the games between teams chosen by the president and vice-president were as follows, members of the president's teams being mentioned first in each case;— Plummer, Commons. G. J. Mackay, Giaham, 23, v. C. Coldicutt, Hacket, A. D. Gray. Nicholson. 20; Alexander. Forrest, Bourke, Dr. Inglis, 20. v. Hislop, Mat thews, Wright, Dr. Hnrdie-Neil, 21; Messer, Forder, Daniel, Woolley, 20. v. C. 1?. Brown, Binns, Barker, K. S. Macky, 11 King, Mason, Tyler, Matheson, 17, v. Howard, Waters, Rawlinson, Luke, 22; Hardy, G-. Read. Dickeits, Lyell, 24, v. Beaumont, Moon, J. Patterson, Wilkinson, 18; Hampion. Darlow, D. Campbell. Muston, 22, v. Alexander, Newburn, W. Smith, M. Walker. 19; Grocott, Armitage, 11. Allan, Steele, 23, v. McDougall, Kirk, Maxwell, Keys, 19; Adams, Redmond, Perrett, Gilles, 17, v. George, R. L. Paterson, Hinton, Ure, 12; Vickery, Lenderyou, Eiewitson, Rudd, 18, v. Hollis, Gardner, C. Allan, Fletcher, 13; Robson, White, Israel, Sage, 27, v. A. D. Reid, Cooper, Williams, McCrea, 18: Dennison, Hudson, Michaels. Prime, 20, v. Simpson, Black, Todd, F. .T. Whittaker. 11; L. Wilson, Keith. J. Robertson, Till, 19, v. Green, Small, W. J. Campbell, Fraser, 23. EPSOM CLUB. The Epsom Bowling Club opened the summer season under ideal conditions on Saturday afternoon. _ There was a large attendance. Tho president, Mr. J. Wylie, extended a welcome to the ladies and visiting bowlers. Feeling reference was made to the loss sustained in the death of Mr. J. W. Hardley, of the Auckland Centre, and play was suspended for five minutes as a tribute to his personal qualities. Mr. J. B. Paterson made reference to Mr. Hardley's connection with the Nomads Club and regretted that such a valued member had passed E.way. Reference was also made to the loss by death of Mr. J. M. Thomson, late president of the Auckland Centre, and also of three members of the club, Messrs. Morton. Penn and A. G. Clark. Mr. Wylie welcomed twenty new members and stressed the fact that good members counted Jor more with the club than good players. The membership this season was higher than that of last season and 2G rinks weie available for play. Mrs. Wylie then threw the first jack and the greer was declared open for play. Following are tho result of games played:—Morrison, Parks, A. Taylor, S. Parsons, 25, v. Person. Howard, Reed. Farland, 20; Adames. White, Veale, J. Wright. 19, v. Forbes, Newman, A. Wright, de Launay, 10; Hollis, Boyle, Wells, Roseveare, 22. v. A. E. French. Mitchell, Gunthorpe, Nash, 12; A. Srench, Yearbury, Brown, Grattan. 19. v. Hendry, Blood, Paget, Tanner, 10; Dowding, Costal], Francis, George. 20, v. Paterson. Slater, Gilmour, H. B. Jenkins. 24; Hill, H. Hayes, Wallett, C. Lamb, 23, v. L. Jones, Lawrence. Murray. Burton, 10; Field. Watson, Crawford, O'Callaghan. 24. v. McKendrick, Beckman, W. Mills, F't'rnpll, 13: Jessop, McGregor, W. A. Wallace, Lewis. 27. v. Bailey, McLean, Montgomery, Kendall. 18; Peak, Ramsay, Smith. Wylie, 19, v. Barn aid, A. Gray. Bruce. Rovlnnce. 17; Jnnsen, Mynott, H. Parkinson, J. Wallace, 25, v. Smale, Gouk. Williams. Hooper, 14; Ambury. Wells. Knox. Lovegrove, 19, v. Patrick, Wiseman. Duke, Jenkins, 19; Ross", Parkinson, ,T. Hayes. W. Taylor. 19. v. Beckett. Campbell, McDougall, Gosling, 18; E. Gray, C. Jackson. Hannn.n, Barber, 10, v. W. H. Lamb, Oribble, Pearce, Farley, 10: Sfehr, Harris, Chiplin, M.aher, 17. v. Foster, Hamblin, A. S. Lamb, Richmond, 11.

MANGE RE CLUB. There was_ a, large attendance at the official opening of the Mamrere Bowling Club on Saturday. Fine weather prevailed and tho greens were in excellent condition. The visitors included Mr. J. Pascoe. president of tho Auckland Centre: Mr. W. Massey, M.P., who was one of the players; and representatives from a number of city and suburban clubs. Mr. 13. House, president of the club, in welcoming the visitors, mentioned Mr. A. Robertson, whom he congratulated upon having secured the honour of runner-up in the Australian championship contest at Brisbane. He was glad to say that the club was starting the season with a good membership. Mr. House made feeling reference to the deaths of Messrs. J. M. Thomson and J. W. Hardley. He then called upon Mrs. A. Henwood, who welcomed visitors to tho croquet greens, after which Mrs. E. Hodges drove tho first ball of the season. Mr. J. Pascoe extended to the bowlers the congratulations of the centre upon the excelle.it greens they had secured, and expressed the hope that the coming season would be enjoyable for all concerned. The games played resulted as follows: Thomas, Hodges. Cricton. 20, v. Wilkins, Blakey. A. Pringley. 28; Kerr, Davis. Newson, '.13, v. Revell. Pearce, Cook, 20; Rickarrls, Rowson, Simmers, J. Franklin, 19, v. Furniss, S. W. House, Archeson, _R. G. Prangley, 23; Howie. Ma3sey, McGuire, W. Knight, 19. v. Davis. Conway, Selby, R. Ni:holls, 17: Soloman, Blanford, Wilson, Mathews, 19, v. Murray, Coltman, .T. Clark. Everett. 19; Douglas. MeNaus*hton. McCuliough. J. Clarkson. 18, v. Caddy, Monro I. Sutherland, W. R. Knight. 21; D. Kt.y. Whitten, Fricker, A. Robertson, 23, v. Samson, Shaw, Sommerville, Ilollier, 20.

STANLEY CLUB. There was a large attendance nt the Stanley Bay green on Saturday afternoon, when the official opening of the season was held. Mr. F. J. Hooker, the club president, welcomed the visitors, among whom was Mr. A. Harris, M.P.. He congratulated Mr. .T. W. Whyte upon being elected to the Auckland Centre, and thanked Mrs. PL Cusworth and family for their gift, of a new flag to fly over the pavilion. Feeling reference was mndo to the lo?s bowling had suffered by the death of Messrs. J. W. Ilardley and J. M. Thomson, t.vo prominent members of the centre, and also to the loss the club had suffered bv tin- death of Mrs. R. Ross and Mr. W. Mitcholl. Mr. White extended congratulations on behalf of the Auckland Centre, and wished the club a prosperous season. After the Mayor of Devonport, Mr. H. F. W. Meikle, had congratulated the club on its coitinued progress, Mrs. Hooker, wife of the president, threw the iack across the green and declared the season open. Results of matches were as follows: Sainty, Purser, Brookes, Hooker, 24, v. Weller, Matthews, Bartlett, White, 17; Norgrove, Howit.t. Bray. Smith. 18. v. Anderson, Jones, Campbell. Wilson. 20; Stewart, Kennedy, Locke, Blacklegge, 19, v. Sanders, Cadness, Chesrey, McMaster, 19; Forbe3, Curtayno. Dewnr, Langridge, 17, v. Davis. McCallum, Meikle, Hutt, 20: Brooks, jun., Dawson, Cusworth, Wrigley/15, v. Parrant, Hindman, Whitley, Hall, 32: Clarke, Callon, Johnson. Jones, 20, v. Taylor, Isaacs, Ball, Truscott. 15.

OTAHUHU CLUB. Fine weather favoured the official opening of the 25th Beason of the Otahuhu Bowline Club on Saturday when, in recognition of tho "silver" anniversary of the club's career, a festival atmosphere was introduced by the executive. Pride of place was given in the refreshment lounge to a large birthday cake bearing the requisite number of candles, and the first jack and bowl thrown were silverised with the club colours, green rtnd gold, painted on tho discs. Bagpipe selections were played during tho afternoon by Mr. R. A. Archibald. The president. Mr. J. Sinclair, welcomed the visitors and members and mentioned that, three of the foundation members were still actively associated with tho club. Tho Auckland Centre was represented by Messrs. R. Parker Hill and S. J. Harbutt, who expressed their wishes for a successful season. Feeling reference was made by Mr. Parker-Hill to tho death of Mr. J. M. Thomson and Mr J. W. linrdley. As a mark of respect play was stopped at 3 o'clock and the players vacated the green and stood in silence while Mr. Archibald played the lament on the pipes. It was a touching scene in tribute to tho memory of two bowlers who hud done much for the game. The first jack was thrown by Mrs. J. Sinclair and Mr. J. Atkinson, aged 87. former Mayor of Otahuhu, and an old member of the club, rolled the first bowl. Congratulations were extended to Mr. Atkinson, whose birthday coincided with tho club's celebrations. Play was enjoyed between teams representing tho president and the vice-president. The results were ;f* follows, the president's names being mentioned first:—J. Gardiner, C. Mcintosh, Williams. P. Hill, 22, v. W. Lawson, Trevena, McCauley, ,T. Gardiner, 14; Foss. Parsons, Downey, Ward. 21, v. West, Streeter, R B. Todd, Murdoch, 10; Wilson, Sandilands, Taylor, Docherty. 10. v. Pickett, Whyto, Goklwater, Ogilvie, 21): Tomes, Parton, P. Neild, Turner, 17, v. J. Goodwin, Stansfield, Hickson, Pegler, 18; Gorrie. Rutledge, Carson, Sinclair, 18, v. D. J. Williams, May. Ferguson, Harbutt, 20; Moss. Cameron, Sykes, Barages, 15, v. Crawford, C. Neild, Pilkington, Pinhey, 1G; Ewan, McCord. Leach, Lippiatt., 20, v. Sanderson. W. Neild, Daisle.v, Fearnley, 18. The president's team won by 132 points to 131. DEVONPORT CLUB. An unofficial opening of the Devonport Bowling Club was held on Saturday. The president, Mr. J. Trevithick, welcomed visitors and members, and predicted an enthusiastic season. He referred in sympathetic terms to the death of Messrs. J. W. Hardley, J. Buchanan, J. Sinclair, W. Wright, G Gallaher and J. M. Thomson. Following were the results of games played:— Gold Stars: Firth, Martinson, Frater, Cox, 18, v. Barber, Naylor, Bruce, J. Morgan, 13. Ordinary draw: McSkimmjng, Jackman, Andrew, Lowe, 25, v. Chivers; Davies, King, Anderson, 19: Rush, Allen. Markham. Gooding, 20. v. McCallum, Koefoed, Sullivan, Coldicut, 12; Latta, Buchanan, Richards, Jackson, 28, v. Harty, Eyre, McGregor. Trevithick, 18; Kennirgs, Pitts, jun., Darlington, Butler, 27, v. Pirrie, Goudie. Tulloch, Snoad, 21; Heinold. J. Davis Knight, Melville, 21. v. Thornton, Newman, McLaren, Lazelle, 11; McEwen, Bailey, McLeod, McDonald. 19. v. Lacy. A. Morgan, Goldwater, Blackie, 23; A. Moore. Blair. Gray. Mason, 1(5, v. F. Weight, T. Clarke, Newbegin. Hamlin, 13; Fuljames. Flynn, Bgrtley, Higgot, 9, v. Locklev, Murphy, Atkin, Warren, 25; Minchin. Pees George, Pitts, sen., Miller, 30, v. Wrigley, Foster. Palmer, Bach, 20; Fraer. Spicer. Scotland, Elvy, 24,. v. Mundy, Connell, Broughton, Ellisdon, 13.

PLAY AT TE AROIIA. [from our own correspondent.] TE AROHA, Sunday. Beautiful weather favoured the opening of the bowling season in Te Arolia yesterday and there was an attendance of over 150 bowlers and visitors. The president, Mr. E» C. Wykes. welcomed members of the Paeroa, Waihi and Matamala Clubs who attended. Mrs. Wykes then sent the kitty down the green and the games commenced. Results were:—Lockyer, Sellers, F. 11. Rae and H. Kennet, 26, v. Gaw, Sleep, Wood and Silcock, 22: Arnold, Burton, Oates, Wykes, 16, v. Madgwick, Lowry, C. A. Stuck, Schell, 26: C. Stuck. Mclntyre, Halsail, Petersen, 16. v. Ellis, Goodison, Arthur. Kriskovich, 19: Keeley, Gadsby, Bliss, Waddell, 15, v. Cooper, Leece. Barlow, Oates. 28: Corcoran, Andrew, Pilmtr, Maingay, 19, v. Edgar, Petrie, "Williams, Egan, 26; Tapp, Brownlee, .Toll, P. Heathcote, 23, v. Cowley. Fowe, Loveridge. Forrest, 25: Austin, Carley, Powell. Wallace, 22, v. Hepburn, Kennington, Burhan, Taylor. 17: Renton, Sherlock, Rosenfeldt, Clothier, 14, v. 'Roberts, Hill, Stamp, Lorimer, 20. TB KUITI CLUB. The official opening of the Te Kuiti Bowling and Croquet Clubs took place on Saturday in splendid weather. Visitors were present from Awakino.-.Te Awnmutu. Hamilton East and Otorjhanga. The president, Mr. C. C. Harris, welcomed the visitors. Mr. J. T. North, president of 1 lie South Auckland Centre, also addressed the gathering and made feeling reference to the death of Mr. J. W. Hnrdley, and a motion of sympathy with ;is relatives was carried. Mrs. Harris, threw the first jack' At the conclusion of play Mr. Rowe (Otorohnngn) and Mr. Richards (Awakino) thanked the Te Kuiti members un behalf of the visitors and remarked on the splendid condition of the green and lawns. Following were the results of matches:— Ross, McCarter. North, Jourdain, 23. v. Reid. Mahoney, Inn?s. C. Boles, 15: Stewart, Landman, Tozer, Bell, 16. v. Frew, Read, Tot man, McLeod, 18; Thomas, Richards, Frerichs, Bartlet. 17. v. Lusk, Hamilton, Gilbert, Jacob, 19; Sing, Langkilde, Ouinlan, Rowe, 13, v. Copsey, Shearer, Tapp, Harris, 21; Bowyer, Cassie, Walker, Cooper, 14, v. Evans, Ch'ircher, Allison, Andrew. 21; Campbell. Bri-vning. Holland. Witney. 5. v. Jonasson. Haw, _ Haines, Boles. 13; Webster, Parrell. Williams, O'Connell, 17, v. Constant, Mullins, Gordon, Jones, 19. lIIKURANGI CLUB. [FROM OFR own correspondent.] WHAN GAR EI, Stinday. The Hikurangi Bowling Club was favoured with glorious weather for the opening of the season yesterday afternoon. There was a very large att;ndance. including lady friends, while visiting howlers were present from the Whangarei, Kensington. Portland, Waipu, Dargaville »nd Hamilton Clubs The president, Mr. G. Davidson, welcomed the visitors, and expressed tho hope that other clubs would also enjoy good weather for their opening days. He asked the gathering to stand in silence as a mark of respect to the memory of the late Mr. J. W. Hardley, of Auckland, also the late Mr. 6. Gallagher, a former member of the Hikurangi Club. , , Mr. J. Donaldson, president of the North Auckland Centre, replied to the welcome on behalf of the centre, and Mr. G Jl. Morrish. president of the Whangarei Bowling Club, on behalf of the. visitors. Mrs. G. Davidson then threw the first jack. A series of games was played during tho afternoon. Following are the 'results:— North Auckland Centre dub team (Burns. Coote, Judd, Donaldson), 29, v. Hikurangi president's team (Nesbitt, Ward, Phillips, Davidson)! 17; Shore, Twisell, Piatt, Kells, 30, v. McCullum, Whitburn, Holloway, Levin, 16; Finlayson, Mburer, Hyton, Courtney, 19, v. McNex, Ackers. Malcolm, Brown, 12; McKenzie, Teller, Harrison. Cutforth, 20.' v. Cruickshank, Robinson, McGlashan, Coutts, 18; Reynolds, Marwick, Eccles, Miller 30, v. Cower, Carter, Ferguson, Williams. 11; Davis, Windust, McNaughton, Morrish, 20, v. Dixon, Bewick, Robertson. Wood, 15; McKay. Garland, Langhorn, McMillan, 2'2, v. Wnllbank. Robertson, Tib bett, Steadman. 21; Steele. Mullins, Harrison, Jones, 21, v. Symonds, Gibson. Clark. McMatli, 15.

CLUB GAMES. Following were the results of club games played on Saturday Carlton. —Winter fours: Wicksteed, Buckle, Stevens. Buchanan. 25, v. E. Allen, Coutts, A. Gladding. Ilodd, 1G; H. Allen, Sneddon, (>. Pollard. Torrance, 19, v. Stuart, Ross, Mitchell, PiOwe, 10- Little, Andrews. Pitt. Hunt 29, v. Cook, Clifton, Stokes, Kilgour, 17; Pennalligen, A. Brown, Dilhcar, Perry. 30, v. Ronayne, Doyle, Cornish. W. Cross. 17* Henton, jNlcDnughlan. Harvey. G. 'laylor, IS), v. Wrightson. Lister, Robertson, Chapman, 11; Holland, Birkenhead, Ritchie, 20 v D Dick«on, A. Pollard, Fookes, 19; Abdallah, R. Taylor. Brittain, 23, v. Pascoe, Watson. 11. Hill. 21. Carlton Ferns: McKay, Wishart, Biid, Carter, 18. v. Trendall, Roberts, Elliott, Kent, 13. Remuera. —Clark Buttons: Annandale. Bolton. Davis. Hobday. 18, v. Short, Susman, W. Hill, Russell, 17. Finlayson Badges: Somerfield, Smith. Russell, Hobday. 25. v. Spooner, Mirigins, McCallum, Bray, 18. Winter fours: Vincent, Tomlinson, ' Dransfield, Daniels, 18. v. Ferneyliough. Annandale, F. Clark, Norton, 18; Sheldon, Susman, Scott, Newton, 7. v. Wilmot, Grieve Lawrence. Burcher, 23; Thomson, W. Jackson. E. D. Ashton, G. H. Kissling. 20, v. Walker, Sutherland. Uren, Gavey, IS); Gibbons, Acheson, Ormiston, E. S. Kisslin'g. 27, v. Loosemore. Dempsey, Bowles, E. Clark 13; Choyce, J. H. Johnston, C. E. Hill. Baker, 20. v. Eady, Mah'oney, Kenderdine, 17; Wade, Jones. Ellerbeck, J. Slmrt, 19, v. Hutchcson, Egerton. Jacks. McFarlane, 17. Mount Eden.—Club fours: F. Watson, D. Ferguson, Delamore. D. Fraser, 22, v. Murdoch, Rendnll, J. A. Sherriff, Trayes, 14; Chambers. Cowan, F. R. Shirriffs, Vivian. 22. v. B. Smith, Knight, Daisley, Bourke, 15: Watson. Btirley, Hull, Elliott, 26, v. Charlton, White, A Cornea, Bigelow, 7; Crichton, Gray. Rich, Turner, 23, v. Doull, Tailby, R. Robertson, Bainbridge, 18; Bailey, Whitham, Sergeant. Morison, 27, v. Henderson, Forgie Reid, J. Smith, 10; Rudd, Darrach, Herron, C. Baker, 24, v. Ferguson, Ovens, T. Nairn, A. Jones, 15; Carruth, James, Tutt, N. Cave, 25, v. Harland. Stevens, J. Reid, Findlay, 16; Cave,

Kinniburgh, Almao, Miller, 20, v. Rintoul, Gage, Boyce, J. Cornes, 19: McPheraon, J. Robertson, Gatenby, 21, v. J. Smith, Di«rnaii, Surman, 18; Taylor, Spence, Marshall, Rankin, 20, v. Gregson, Fogerty, Middleton, Gill, 17. • Ponsonby.—Winter fours:, Peters, Jones, Goodacre, Somers, 1(3, v. Scnnlan, Jones. Wjilerworth, Richardson, 1C; Graham, Parkinson, Gowes, Currie, 13, v. Stow, Gray. Elleray, Hunt, 20. Pairs: Joseph, Fanch, 21, v. Mulliner, Letham, 15. Onehunga.—Ordinary draw: Morion, McMaster, Farnsworth, I3rown, IS), v. Wat kinson, Robb, Stokes, Kenny, 12; Hickman, Ilayden, Foote, McFarquhar, 2(>, v. Phillips, McKendrick, Allan, Garland. 1(5- O'Connell, Hanglin, Davenport, Flowerday, 21. v. Walsh, Gray. Bray, Marks, 18; Burgess, Richardson. Croff, McKenzie. 17, v. Smith, Skinner, Biggins, Kerr, 27; Goode, Kellett, Bray, Harrison. 1(5, v. Geraghty, Farrer, Wigginton, Bassett, 20; Kerns, Kennedy, Davies, Macklow, 13, v. Adams, Kirkwood, Ross, George, 23: Thorpe, Moore, Marshall, Laing, 17, v. Bell, Petchell, Skinner, Vella, •20. St. Heliers,—Ordinary draw: Watson, R. Clarke, Brookfield, Roberts, 25, v. Appleyard, Kasper, Call ill. Hart, 17; McGovern, Stevens, Dawson, J. Diamond, 20, v. Weyett, Scotting, Twinaine, Holdsworlh, 17; Bowler, Warren, Tyndall. Brunette, 21, v. Weir, Le Grice, Nesbitt, Campbell, 20 ; Hirst, Negus, Morris, 11. Smith. 20, v. Whaley, Cobb, Price, Sturgess, 11; A. Smith, Hulse, S. White, Avey. 8, v. Hume, F. Clark. Wright, S. Diamond, 29; Inglis, Bayliss, P. White, Brookes, 13, v. Bradley, lioefoed, Philips, Thompson, IG. Takapuna.—Ordinary draw: Archibald, Elliott, I'rico, F. A. Smith, 20, v. Madden, B. C. Fenton, Waterman, Whitten, 22 : Arrowsmith, Moffatt, E. Hunt, Hooper, 20, v. O'Neill, Kenrick, Collins, Denison, 18; Hayes, Amodeo, Butler, Cutler, 11, v. Lyell. McKendrick, Corse. Bennett. 19; Bishop, Carr, Jury, Mill, 18, v. Walters, A. White, Christie, R. Smith, 14: O'Lyell, G. Collins, A. Hunt, Audley, 28. v. Skinner, Foreman. McPhail, Speight, 12; Blackwell. Peterson, Beale. Christie, 21. v. N. R. Fenton, Simpson, Lisk, Bridge, 12. > Grey Lynn.—Ordinary draw: Stxpet, Sawyer. Cadness, Mclvor, 22, v Marshall. Hutson' Christie, Young, 1-1; Woodlock, Christmas, Brook, H. Reed, 2-1, v. Sage, Armstrong, J. Reed, Storey, 16; Teague, .Little, 18. v. Cottingham, Fitch, 20. Christie Tins: Hawke, Solomon, Snell, F. Preston (challengers), 21, v, Burrell. Puddle, Hale, 17. Papatoetoe.—Ordinary draw: Snelhng, Brake. Runciman, Wilson, 15, v. Birrell, Jameson, Thomas, Sinytheman, 22; Shepherd. Lichfield, Bygrave, Brickton. / 26, v. Wills, Burrows, Gubb, Booth, 11; Ross, L. England, Cutforth, S. McCullough. 16, v. Nicholson, Wylie, Young, Walker, 23; Kretshman, De Ath, Ranum, 13, v. Jackson, Whyte, Bayliss, 21; Carr, W. J. England. Boyce, Rawnsley, 21, v. Didsbury, —, Foster, Willcox, 25. Rawhiti. —Henley. Barker, Smith. Culpin, 22, v. Cameron, Wilcock, Bennett, Monflir, 17; Eshelby, Morrow, Katterfeldt, Leaning, 22, v. Townsend, Wayte, Jackson, Freeman. 18; Clinkaid, Russell, Mclnnes, Worthington, 20, v. Richmond, McLeod, Stubbs. Vaughan, 12. Jackson Ferns: Carter, R. J. Walker, D. Harris, Martin (holders), 19, v. Savin, Schofield, P. Thomson, N. Thomson, 19. McGregor Stars: Ryder, Tlironsen, E. T. Walker, Watson (holders), 18, v. Torrens, Jones, Scelly, Brown, 29. Prizes for the highest rink score, given by Mr. F. Watson, were won by Torrens, Jones, Scelly and Brown. Rocky Nook.—Ordinary draw: E. H. Turner, B. H. Yeo, Austin, Anderson, 20, v. Stoddart, Pearson, Johnson, J. A. Pearce. 14; Hudson, J. C. Yeo, W. H. Jenkin, 21. v. Bowen, Baxter, Cutler, 20; Elleray, Lewis, Edwards, Gribble, 24, v. Haines, Beelire, Alder, 11. lIADLEY CUP MATCH. The first match of the season for the Radley Cup was played on Saturday at Henderson between Henderson (holders) and Ilelensville. A close g£.me resulted in a win for Henderson by five points. Following are the scores:—Dollar, Hogan, Massey, Scott (Henderson), 20. v. Paton, Wilson, Stanaway, McAlister (Helensville), 21. THE CLAUDELANDS CLUB. [from our own correspondent.] HAMILTON, Saturday. The first competition for the Matthews' Ferns this season was played on the Claudelands Bowling Club's green to-day, when the holders H. Taylor, W. Kirk, A. J. Prescott and J. O. Finish, defeated the challengers. A. Blackwood. C. 11. Houlden, H. L. White, and B. Bagley, by '24 points to 10. On one head Fruish secured seven points. DECEASED BOWLERS. PLAY TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. Play was suspended at the Carlton green for five minutes on Saturday afternoon, when tho president of the club. Mr. T. B. Rowe, spoke feelingly of tho death of Mr. J. W. Hardley, and the great loss he would be to tho bowling world. Mr. W. E. Arey, who was secretary of the New Zealand bowling team which poured Great Britain, Canada and the United States in 1928, and who had been associated with Mr. Hardlev for the 11 months of the tour, said Mr. Ilardley was iv loyalist, and Imperialist. His speeches at bowling banquets throughout the Empire were full of tho patriotism of New Zealand, and were always received with unbounded enthusiasm. Mr. Hardley was undoubtedly one r of the greatest bowling personalities New Zealand had produced. The play ceased for five minutes at the St Heliers Bowling Club green on Saturday afternoon, the bell tolled, the flag was lov.'ered to half mast and Messrs. P. White and G. F. Campbell spoke of tho great losses the game had Sustained by the deaths of Messrs. J. W. Hardley. J. M. Thomson and O. Gallaher.