BOWLING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21315, 17 October 1932, Page 13

BOWLING

OFFICIAL OPENINGS HELD FUNCTION AT AUCKLAND GREEN CLUB AND INTER-CLUB GAMES Favoured by beautiful weather conditions tho Auckland Bowling Club's greens were opened for tho summer season on Saturday ill tho presence of a largo attendance of bowlers, visitors and friends. After the National Anthem was sung tho president. Mr. It. M. Hacket. extended a cordial welcome to tho visitors and new members. There were visitors from most of tho city and suburban clubs and he was especially pleased to welcome an old friend and exmember of tho club. Mr. H. C. Clioyce, also Mr. Chancy, of New Plymouth, who had played oil tho Auckland green in a competition against tho club some 20 years ago. deferring to tho Auckland Club's unique position as (he oldest bowling club in New Zealand, Mr. Backet staled that it was not living in tho past. In spito of its ago it was a modern organisation. They had, however, to acknowledge their debt to tho past and to the men who supported 1 lie club in its earlier years. To them the present members owed a great deal for tho fmo playing surfaces and pleasant surroundings enjoyed as a matter of course to-day. He noted especially the presence of Mr. James Carla.v, who had been 41 years a member, and said the club was singularly fortunate in still having many old members associated with it. After Mrs. Hacket had thrown tho first jack and played tho first bowl, tho season was declared open amid checr3. Results ot matches were as follows: Forder, Armitago, Bourke, Hacket, 27, v. Beaumont, Michaels, W. J. Campbell, W. >l. Pearco, 30; Messer, Woodhead, Carr, Kirk, 25, v. Harding, George, Dickelts, Woolley, 18; Chaney, Adams. McEldowney, Prime, 18, v Clioyce, Moon, Commons, Dingle, 20; E. Reid, Devereux, Hinton, J. McDougall, 14, v. Battersby, Kinnear, McCrea, Baskevillo, 17; Tyler, P. Whittaker, Dadley, McPliail, '27, v. N. McDougall, Simpson. Hewitson, Ure. 15; Dawson. Wriifht, McKinlay, Andrew, 18, v. Truscott, King, Fletcher, H. ft. Allan, 30; Newbegin, Hampton, E. Pierce, Mahon. 17, v. T. C. Wallace, Auty, J. M. Williams, Co'iihurst, 23; Plummer, G. Read, Waters, Eales, 14, v. Alexander, Haig, McMahon, J. J. Mackay, 21; Waite, Hislop, Sadler, Barker, 20, v. G. J. Allan, Mowburn, Forrest, Osmond. Hi; L. Wilson, C. R. Brown, Daniel, T. Eraser. 18, v. Gibbons, Israel, Murray, Coburn, 27; Inglis, Ewart, Foster, M. Walker, 33. v. Finn. Lenderyou, Hardie Neil, C. E. Hardley, 22; Matthews. Colebrook, Luke, Brackebush, 25, v. Howard, Self, White. A. D. Gray, IG. MOUNT ALBERT CLUB The official opening of the Mount Albert Bowling Club was held on Saturday, Tho president, Mr. J. Lane, welcomed a large attendance of members and visitors. The Auckland Bowling Centre was represented by Messrs. J. Truscott and E. W. Inder. l'hc Mayor of Mount Albert, Mr. W. F. Stilwcll, and Mr. G. Richards, M.P., also spoke. Sixteen other clubs m the district were represented at tho gathoring. Mrs. Lane threw up the first bowl of the season. Games resulted: —Cro\s-e, S. Dimery, Cochrane. Sharp, 25, v. Thompson. Oldham, W. Dimery, Maher, 21: Entrican, Blomley, McConnell, Baildon. 12, v. Watts, H. Hawke. Grandison, Ashton, 27; Sussex. W. Maxwell. Dickens, Blair, 15, v. Kimber, A. Hawke. Wells, Brownett. 11; .Tefferes, Dyson, Townlcy, Walker, 14, v. Inierson, Schofield, Gifford, Randall. 20; Coffey. McKay, E. Hawke, Floyd, !•>, v. Service, ITenry, McGregor, Muir, 21; Poole, Clay, Thomas. H. Dawson, 20, v. Shepherd, Nyberg, Wallett, Moore, 19; Patterson, A. Dawson. Humphreys, Lane, 23, v. Young, East, Inder. Truscott. 12; Wrigglcswojlh, Boagey, Stewart. Wilkinson. 2G, v. Kay, Clark, Hill, Boag, 19; Webster, Leather, Lakey, Sage, 16. v. Dodd, Somers, Kinvig, Higginbolham, 30: Taylor, Beck. Edmond, Cutforth, 2(5, v. Fawcett, Blamires, Freeman, Lamb, 19; Rhodes, Harris. Jordan, ifoldsworth, 2ft, v. Pringle, Johnson. Mcese, Neil, 20; Wood. Loudon. Garliek, J. Thomas, 24, v. Skinner, Blytlie, Hooper, Mclnnes, 14; Baxter, Guthrie. T. Stevens. T. Maxwell, 17, v. Cunningham. Cairns. Corrio, Lancaster. 18; Pattison. do Castro. Jones. Jenkins, 4. v. Lonsdale, Barton, Brown, Bennett, 30. BALMORAL CLUB Representatives of tho various city and suburban clubs and the Auckland Centre, Mr. A. J. Stallworthy, M.P., and the Mayor | of Mount Eden, Mr. T. McNab. were among the large attendance at the. official opening of tho Balmoral Bowling Club on Saturday. The president, Mr. J. G. Cameron, welcomed the visitors. He referred to tho fact that the secretary. Mr. A. Yeoman, had completed his 21st year as secretary of tho club, which included also one term as president. Mr. Stallworthy said that in tunes of stress it was a good thing to find such beautiful playing fields in Auckland suburbs, where, amid pleasant surroundings, they could forget the difficulties that they were associated with in everyday life. Air. A. E. Whitten, of the Auckland Centre, also spoke. The first jack was thrown and the first bowl played by Mrs. Cameron. Following were the results of the niesidents' v. vice-presidents' fours, presidents names being mentioned first:—Bennett, McLeod, Gregory. R. H. Fisher, 14, v. Cregan, William, Clews. W. Hardley, 28; Barnes, Vorcoe, Main, Roberts, 20, v. Chilwell, McGaflin. Winks, Francis, If.; Williams, Gordon, E. J. Goldsmith, Wilkinson, 29, v. Fori, Stern, Percy, Jones, 10; Burton, Betts, Blair, Wright, 19, v. Carter, West, Clarkson, C'odd, 20; Dove, Barton, R. Smith, Jackson, 14, v. Tattersall, J. Kaycs, Truman, Brookes, 25; Davis, Sessions, Ashby, Bucklo, 18. v. Hinkley, Gibson, Winthrop. Ramsey, 17; Trcwin, Pollard, D. Wilson, Balderson. 15, v. Barnard. Sweeney, Kemp, Vincent, 25; Spedding, Donald, Campbell, McNab, 19, v. Sawyers, Cook, Worthington. Pollard, 20; W. 11. Clarke, D. Richardson, Bush. Cannon, 15, v. Gentles, Black, Yeoman. Whitten, 20; Purd.v, Macon. Barber, Burgess, 21. v. Price, Outline, Brown, Newton. 23; Wildish, E. Burrell, J. Burrell. Princo, 33, v. Stevens, Holmes, Seniadeni, L. J. Clark. 9; Greenwood, Bernard, Hoppy, C. Hill. 37, v. Thompson, Bnyley. R. M. Carter, Conway, 8. Aggregate: Presidents', 2(10; vice-presidents', 227. GLEN EDEN CLUB The official opening of the Glen Eden Bowling and Croauet Clubs took place on Saturday afternoon under ideal conditions. Mr. G. F. Jlosking, president of the Bowling Club, welcomed visitors and friends. He called upon Mr. W. 11. Perkins to present prizes won last season to Mr. M. Sunde, singles championship cup. and to Messrs. S. Vranges and S. Marinovich. winners of the handicap mirs. Mr. F. A. Hosking, vice-president, of the Auckland Centre, congratulated the club on possessing such a fine green. Ho called on Mrs. F. G. Hosking to throw tho kittv. and Mrs. F. A. Hoskinc played tho first bowl. The green was then declared open for play. An adjournment was made to tho croquet lawn which was opened by Mrs. N. S. Fox, the president. Matches resulted as follows:—Rpence, W. Walker, W. Reid. Morrison. 17. v. Ormiston, ,T. Morrison, j'arshall, Walton. Hi: Murdoch, M. Jones, Burley, Miller, 27. v. Wood. Kinniburgh. Julian, Bicelow. 19: Moore, Monk. Delaniore, A. Jones, 22. v. Cave. Onge, S. ShirifT. Trayes, 18: Chambers. Vickcrma n. Moon. Tutt, 22. v. Douglas, A. Cornea, Almat, Bourke. 10: Preston, Fowko, J. Reed, Perry. 23. y. Doull, Charlton. G. Taylor. Findlnv. 15: 1"'. Watson, Skelton. T. Nairn, A. Nairn. 17. v. Bailey. Gray. Gillies. Hill, 1&: Ovotifi. Rintoul. R. Robertson. Sainly, 17, v. Harland. Cowan. Kendall. Vivian, 14; Mason. Forgie. J. Sherriff. Galenbv, 22, v. Stevens. Derrick, ,T. Robertson. Surmao, 17: Wicksteed. Hill, McKay, Daisloy. 19, y. Crichton. D. Ferguson, Sergeant. C. Baker. 17: Rudd, Henderson, T. Jones. J. Smith, 20. y. Gregson, W. Jones, Dignan. Hull, 18; Simmons. Holloway. Rich. Turner. 22. v. Cnrrulh. W. Watson. Boyce, J. Baker. 13. DEVONPORT CLUB The official opening of the Devonporl Bowling Club'e greens took placo on Saturday. when tho president. Mr. R. N. Melville, welcomed members and visitors. Twelve new members were elected. Following are tho results of matches:— Simpson, Murphy. Peck, Blackic, 24. v. Fulljames, Spicer. Minchin. Goldswortbv. It: Barber, T. Clarke. Vailc, Trevithick, 18," v. Naylor, Jackman. Ireland, Mclvillo. 25*; Rush, Eyre. Palmer. Elvy, 17, v. Bell Newman. Wright, Jackson, 20: Rainev Goudie. Blair. King, 10. v. Ellisdon. A. Morgan. Fraer, Hamlin, 25: Kennedy. Tasker. Kny. Snoad, 13, v. Coults, Watson, Knight. Rees-(ieorge. 19: Ansell. Buchanan. McDonald. Atkin, 13, v. Chivors. Flynn, Broughton, Gray, 20; Heinold. Kennings. Wrigley.' Ellisdon, 20. v. Crabb. Lalta, McLaren. Mason, 12; P. Walsh. Davis, Barllev. Gooding. 21, v. Heldt, Oborn. Oalces. Bruce. 13: Bailey. Koefoed. Matkham, Wallwork, 21, v. Wright, Harty, Lacy. Warren 17- Slack. Aldis. Richards. 25. v. E. N. Davis, Sullivan. Lundon. 19; Thornton. Locklcy, Scotland. Anderson, 17. v. Challinor, A. T. Davies. Pitts, iunr.. ,T. Morgan. 25- Hessy, Mundv. Miller. Newbegin. 27. v 'Jamieson, Salmon. S. Wrigley, McGregor. 11.

ONEHUNOA CLUB Thirty-one years ago the Onehunga Club was established and to-day the only surviving foundation member is Mr. H. J. Davies. At the official opening of the club's greens on Saturday the honour of playing the first bowl of the season was accorded Mr. Davies, who played to the first jack, which was thrown by Mrs. E. J. Gatland, wife of the president. The grounds, gaily decorated with palms, foliage and bunting, weie thronged with visiting bowlers, lady croquet players and numerous guests, in addition to flub members. Tho president, Mr. E. J. Gatland, in officially opening the season's piny, referred to the financial stability of the club, in spite of tho hard times, and of the achievements of its members in provincial tournaments last season. Tho president of the Auckland Bowling Centre, Mr. R. Sheath, announced that every club under the centre's jurisdiction had reported an increase in membership and, with only one exception, they had all agreed to eifler teams for tho pennant matches. Tho past-president of the Auckland Centre, Mr. J. Pascoc, congratulated tho •Onehunga Club on the appearance of the greens and the successes of its members last season. Tho bowling season being officially opened, tho president conducted a similar ceremony on the adjoining croquet green, where Mrs. .T. B. Crawford hit the first ball. Among those present wore:—Mr. W. J. Jordan, M.P.; the Mayor of Onehunga, Mr. E. Morton, with tho town clerk, Mr. 11. A. Yockney, and members of the borough council: the 'Revs. D. D. Scott and E. S. Harkness, and official representatives of numerous metropolitan and country bowling clubs. Tho games played resulted as follows: Andrews, S. W. Brown, E. B. Wright, E. J. Gatland, 22, v. Morton, L, Bray, Vella, Sheath, 20; Goode, McLean, Thompson, Pascoe, 21, v. B. McKcndrick, Sawyer, Johnston, I. .T, Sutherland. 17; Handlin, Keeling, Munro, Buchanan, 22, v. J. McKcndrick, Redmond. Pilkington. Davies, 21; Mawson, Chalmers, Henry, Curtis, 22, v. Scarborough, Harvey, Crichton, Green, IS; Ramsey, Mcintosh, jn nr.. McKenzie, F. Marks, 23, v. Patterson, Kirkwood, Mcintosh, senr., Kenny, 22; Drake, Pctchell, Farley, XV. Wallace. 20, v. D. Munro, McNeill. Dawson, W. A. Wallace, 21; Wilkinson, Vause, Higgins, Jervis Wright. 21, v. Faulder, Mann, Jones, Flowerday, .20; Geraghty, Stokes, McLeod, R. G. Speight, 18, v. Burgess, Bluck, Joll. Woods, 15; O'Connell, Bell. Ross. McAllister, 20, v. Watkinson, S. Hardley, George, Kerr, 24; Adams. Milne*, Coutts, Mudie, 24, v. J. Speight. Farlelt. Dawson, Somers, 17; Bfeere, A. Mawson, Sclmackenberg, Livingstone, 22. v. Phillips, Haydon, Short, Matthews, 19; Fallon. Rosenberg, C. Skinner, Simpson, 28, v. Campling, Pringle, Harriman, A. Brown. 22; J. Skinner, Jan Ben, Cross, A. R. Gatland, 27, v. McMaster, Iroland, Collin, T. R. George, 1G: Kerns, Hf.rris, Moon, G. H. Bray, 19, v. B. Marks, Maginnis, F. Parsons, Foote, 10; Gill, Yockliey, 21, v. Hills, Lensk, It. MOUNT EDEN CLUB There wna a largo attendance at the official opening of tho Mount Eden Bowling Club on Saturday. Members and visiting bowlers were welcomed by the president, Mr. R. 11. Bourke. Mrs. Bourko threw the first jack. TAKAPUNA CLUB In the presence of 400 bowlers and friends, the official opening of the Takapuua Bowliug Club was hold on Saturday. Ideal weather unci green conditions prevailed. Tho past presidents. Messrs. W. Blomfield. T. Hanna, T. Diprose, W. Brit-tain-Bull, F. Audley, 11. Matthews and F. A. Smith addressed the gathering. It was the 21st birthday of the club, and the president, in a few remarks, traced the pi-ogress of tho club from its early years. Tho Auckland Centre was represented by Mr. J. XV. White and Mr. 1). Frnser. Mr. A. Harris, M.P.. also spoke, and Mr. Cutler, declaring the green open, called on Mrs. Cutler to bowl up tho first jack. Tea was served in tho pavilion, where the ladies' committee sprang a surprise by presenting a large fruit cake, bearing tho names of past presidents, and 21 candles, which were lighted by Mr. Blomfield, except three, these being left as a mark of respect to those who had died. Matches resulted as follows:—Street, Webster. Corfo. Lye, 27, v. Eade, Harrison, Stehr, Goldwater, IS; McCarthy, Prentice. Bridge, llooper, 22, v. Archibald. Blomfield, Reynolds, Christie, II; O'Neill, Haite, Butler. Bennett. 22, v. Morton, Wood hum, T. Ellery, Mills, 20; Link, Arnodeo. I. Hunt, Hanna, 25, v. Blackwcll. Kcmick, Galbraith, Matthews. 10; 11. Cutler, M. Feuton, J. White, Frnser, 21. v. A. Cutler. J. Cutler. (I. Cutler, C. Culler. 20; A. White, Somerfield. Price, Cameron. 25, v. B. Fenlon, Valentine, Bull. Audley. 21; Laurence, A. Cameron, Bray, Rowbottom, 20, v. Knight. Peterson, Henderson, Collins, 18; Reeder, Jury, F. Smith, Callom, 22. v. Freeman, XV. Elleray. Harrison. H. T. Smith, 11; Coomes, Bioletti, E. Hunt, Dunlop. 19, v. Thomas, Lyall, Elliott. Waterman, IS; Young, Graves, Day, ('nrr, 25, v. Glover, Bishop, Runciman, Cullcns, 8. PAPAKURA CLUB [BY TELEGRAPH —OWN' CORRESPONDENT] P A P A K U R A. Saturday The president, Mr. F. J. Lound, called on Mrs. Lound to play tho first bowl at the opening of the Papakura Bowling C'luh tliis afternoon. The weather was fine and the green, although heavy, played well. Visitors were present from Auckland, Manurewa, Pukekohe, Tuakaii, Ellerslie, C'levedon, To l'apapa, and Carlton, and during tho afternoon Mr. Parker-Hill, representing the Auckland Centre, called at the greens. Tho patron of tho club. Mr. E. P. McLennan, welcomed the visitors and addressed the gathering. Details of games played are as followsSnell. Laking, Leitch. Lnwrie. 21, v. Jackson, Day, Bates, 12; Quigley, Whitley, (lod<l:ird, Hunt, 11. v. Johnstone, Lock, Hill, McEntee, 19; Bullock. W._ McKntee, Bull, Steel. 23. v. Dow, Hood, Fulton, Saunders, 15; Paton, Boagey. Whclnn. Golion. IG. v. Kirton. Munro. Whitmorc, Lound, 20; Pcrrott, Doull, Somerville, R.vburn, 22, v. Evans. McKay, Smecd, Graham, 10; Bnrtels, O'Connell, Smith. Godfrey. 24, v. Ecclesficld, Dunckley, Coldicutt, Blake, IG. CAMBRIDGE CLUB [FROM OUII OWN correspondent] Cambridge. Saturday The opening of tho Cambridge Bowling Club's season to-dav \\ a3 attended bv over 80 players, including a number of visitors. Tho season was formally opened bv the president, Mr. T. H. Boyce, and Mrs. M. Boyce bowled tho first bowl. MATAMATA CLUB Tho official opening of tho Matamata Bowling Club took placo on Saturday in perfect weather. There wero over 300 bowlers and friends present. Mr. XV. Egan, president of tho club, extended a hearty welcome to all and wished them an enjoyable afternoon. Tie also welcomed tho president of tlio South Auckland Bowling Centre. Mr. North. Mr. North spoke on bowling matters for a few minutes, and asked Mrs. W. Egan to throw up tho first jack. PAEROA CLUI! [BY TELEGRAPH —OWN CO!! RESPONDENT] PAEROA, Saturday Tho Paoroii Bowling Club hold its official opening of tho new grocn this afternoon. There was a verv lnrgo gathering of visitors and club members. The club president. Mr. XV. Chamberlain, welcomed the, visitors and Mrs. Chamberlain threw the first lack. Mr. W. Marshall. Mayor of l'neron. bowled the first howl. Tho green was playing very well and promises to bo a great: success. A match between the president's and vicepresidents' teams resulted in a win for tho president's team. Visitors wore nresent from tho Wailii, Waikino, Te Aroha, Thames. Hikutaia, Morrinsville, and Auckland Clubs. ROTOHUA CLUB [BY TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT] ROTORUA, Saturday There was a. good attendance of members and visitors at tho opening of tho Rotorua Bowling Club's season to-dav. During the morning light showers fell, but tho weather was fine during tho afternoon. The greens were in excellent condition. The president, Mr. J. McDowell, welcomed the visitors, who included a team which had journeyed from Te Awamutu. On behalf of the club he thanked Mr. L. J. Bayfeld. of the Tourist Department, for his help in connection with tho greens. In declaring tho club open he asked Airs. McDowell to throw the first, jack. Sinco tho annual meeting in August 20 new members have joined, bringing tho total membership to 170. During the afternoon a match between teams representing the president and vicepresident was played. Results wore as follows. the president's players being mentioned first: —Rowo, Rev. Patterson, Tyson. D. Herd. 23. v. Hnsledt, Yeoman. Nesbelt, Kelly, lfi: Fletcher. Kirk, G. R. Watts, R. Miller. 14. v. Woodward. XV. Lindsay, F. Griffiths. Lindsay, 21; Higcinson, Coulson, Anderson. Brown, 28, v. Mewburn. Hall, Green, Bertram, 18; Ncw.mnrch, McGuflog. Butt.. McDowell, 23. v. Collins. G. H French, Richards. Hamilton. 18; A. F. Jones, Manngh. Browne. Manson, 20, v, AVntson. A. Steele, Foster. Pearce. 15; Jackson. Morgan. Ilesketh, Tapper. 17, v. Cooney. Fog gin, Lee, Wash. 27: J. A, Brown, Polglaise. Miller, Budd. 24. v. Quinlan. Hutchings, A. French. Witt. 16. The president's team won by 25 Dointa.

THAMES CLUB [FROM OUR OWN correspondent] THAMES, Saturday Overcast sky with showers during the forenoon somewhat marred tho opening of tho Thames Bowling Club's season to-day. There was a good attendance. The president, Dr. J. B. Liggins, extended a cordial welcome to all. He mentioned that tho club, in order to meet the times, had arranged that members could pay their subscriptions by instalments to suit themselves. Eight rinks played, tho results being:— Gamble. Reddy, Peters, McGlon'e, 10, v. Martin, Buehan, jim., Mackay, Liggins, 14; Boswell, Roberts, Mills, McGonagle, 20, v. Denize, Burl, Murray, Millington, 15; Surrey, Lockyer. Silcock, Gibb, 27, v. Hudson, Day, McCullongh. Adamson, 11; Mutton, Gallop, Johns, Buchnn, sen., 17, v. Lockett, Wells. Watson, Winder, 14; Gilmore, Currie, Wallace, Pratt, 23, v. Gibb. Middlebrook, Cartwright, E. Elliott, 20; Briggs, Taylor, Griffin, Long, 23, v. Williams, Sanders, llowo. Strange, 20; I'etry, Palmer, Peterson, Wallace, 21, v. C. Palmer, Twcntyman, Rhodes, G. C'ordes, H; Kilgour, Sandy, McConncll. 11. C'ordes, 23, v. Reddy, Poland, Elliott, Robinson, IG. PORTLAND CLUB [from our own correspondent] WIIANG AREI, Sunday Thero was a large attendance at the official opening of tho season of the Portlaud Bowling Club yesterday afternoon in glorious spring weather. The green was in excellent condition. Mr. T. Brcwis, president, said tho club was to be congratulated on its satisfactory position in view of the difficult times, and a very successful season was anticipated. Mr. T. H. Stcadman, president of the North Auckland Bowling Centre, returned thanks on behalf of the centre and tho chibs represented. Mrs. 'l'. Brcwis threw the first jack. Following are tho results of the games played:—l'hompson, White. Telfer, Piggott, 21, v. Edmonds, George, Holland, Ferguson, 10; Rhodes, Davies, Grant, Cox. 25, v. Chillmnu, Thomson, Whitehead, Stewart, 18; Johnson, Walder, Hill, Ilayton, 20, v. (lower, Ecose, Cook, Jones, 1G; Neal, Ecclcs, Walker, T. If. Wilson, 25, v. Clark, Rust, Curtis, Donaldson, 17; Britland. G. Williams, Coato. Pteadman, 17. v. Briggs, S. Williams W. Williams, Brewis, 1G; Pombeath. Nobes, McLennan, Bechre, 19, v. Peming, Welbcck, Morrison, Staple, 18; Reynolds, Marwick, Miller, Allen, 27, v. Hey ward, McMath. Mackay, Cliff, 12; McKenzie, McLeod. Mullins, Judd, 22, v. Just, McGregor, Morrish, Finlayson, 13. CLUB GAMES Following aro the results of club bowling games played on Saturday:— Carlton.—Ordinary Draw: Cornish, Tullocli. Mason, Carter, 25, v. Trendle, E. Blair. Higgett, Hodd, 1G: Stuart, Prince. Vaughan, Holmes, 22, v. Neumegan, Brown, T. Mountain, Hosking. 21; P. Isaacs, Thomson, T. Taylor, G. Pollard, 23, v. Allen, Brown, G. Taylor, Gordon, lfi; Hill, V. Cooke, A. Pollard, Kent. 17, v. Henley, A. Gladding, Coutts, Fookes, 13; C. Clarke, G. Dickson, Hill, Brittain, 2G, v. Molloy, Marlow. Harvey, Wetherilt, 12; D. Dickson, Fuge, Jones, 11. Clarke, 23, v. C. Little, Sinclair, Pitt, Ball. 21; Henlon. Thornes, Johnston, XV. Cross, 30, v. Shields, McGregor, Lister, R. Isaacs, 15; Abdallaru A. Brown, Torrcnco, Ritchie, 20. v. Burton, Robertson, Coltman. de Launay, 14; Brownlce, Katterfeldt, Hunt, Kilgour, 20. v. Whittaker, R. Cooke. Innis. Jenkin. 13: Sampson, V. Little. Foote, Rowe, 21, v. Angove, Clinkard. Proude, Wishart, 18; Loser. Clayton. Bird, 19. v. Russell, C. Mountain, Wrightson, 17; Robson, Clifton, Dillicar, Arey, 20, v. Sawyer, Doyle, Stevens. Harrison. 18. Remucra,—Finlayson Badges: Somcrfield, Smith, Mingins, Hobday, 19. v. r eklon. Wallace, Darrow, Norton. 17. Clark Buttons.: Hossell, Bolton, Wallace. Bray, 23. v. Adams, Vincent, Bowles, Clarke, 21; kscrton, Annandalo, Dransfield, Graham, 24, v. HesseTl, Grieve, Lightfoot, S. Kissling. 12: Johnston, Bolton, R. Jackson. v. Potts. Evans, Alexander, Urc'n, 15; Vincent, Hill, Brook. Daniels. 40, v. Shcrer, Orminton, Macfarlane, 1G: Ilerlflctt. Harrison, Ellcrbeck, Short, 29. v. Mahoney. Charters. Sanderson, C. Kissling, 9; McNaughton. Whitaker. Ridings. Allen, 22, v. Penn, Walker. Wright, Burcher. 16; Sutherland, Cutfield, XV. Jackson. Gabey. 27. v. Adams, Dixon, Wight, Coe, 18; Susnan, Hatch, Mollars, 19, v. Fisher, Clark, Watson, 17. Rawhiti.—Stars: Carter. Keller. Chiplin. P. Thomson (holders). 30. v. Mason. Mallard, Haslam, Mclnncs, 10. Ordina r y draw: While, Wilmot, MacPherson, Savin, 21. v. Ilylett, Swavey, Scelly. Hay, 19; Milicich, R. Walker, Barker, Moncun 19. v. Ryder. Morrow, Learning, 20; Wayte, Stewart. Worthington, 25, v. Coleman. E. Walker. Bennett, 10; Yuill, Brown. Eaves. 13. v. Hcrrioti, Martin, Culpin, 30. Grey Lynn.—Christey Pins Contest: A. Sage, 11. Heed, Snell. Skitch (holders). 30. v. Solomon, Person. A. Buckley. ( hambcrs, 13. Winter fours: Marshall. John Preston. Cadness, James Preston, 20, v. Trewheela. Sanders, I) Young. E. Buckley. 29; Cox. Hutson, Puddle, Walker, 24, v. Scott. Rayncs, Raul, J. Reed, 18; 10. Caddy. Winter. A. Mason, R. Caddy, 11. v. Bechre. Lawson, Bougan, Higginson, 25. St. Heliers.—Ordinary draw: L. R. Eady. 11. Smith. S. White, 20, v. Goldsbro', Cameron, Thompson. 14; Appleyard, Campbell, J. Diamond, It, v. Andrews, P. White. Roberts, Price, 32; Hume, Negus. May. lloldsworlh, 13, v. Warren, F. Clark. Tyndnl, Cahill, 30; Scoltiing. Weir, Blomfield, Russell. 22. v. Laslctt, Rowe. Reid. Norris, 10; McLeod. llulse. S. Diamond. P. White. 22, v. Bowler, Watkin, Hart, Kocfoed, 17: McLaren. Card, Cray, Wright. 21. v. R. Clark, Whaley, Bradley, Brookfield, 18: Dean, Bradsluiw, Brunette, 21, v. J. Dean, Adams, Twiname, 17. Epsom,—Ordinary draw: Rabonc. Dowding, Foubister, Nash, 29, v. Patcrson, Braithwaite, Wylie, O'Callaghan, 18; Forbes, A. Lamb, E. French. Burton. 22, v, Dunningham, Yearbnry. Ross, Ramsay. 19; Freeman, Hendry, J. Wallace, Fnrland, 29, v. Alfrey, 11. Hayes, Wilson, Tanner. 20; A. French, Parkinson, Montgomery. Phillip, 24, v. Parks, Lawrence. Scott, Smith. 22: Drumniond, Veale, Richmond. 27, v. L. Wright, J. Harrison, Furnell, 19: Standon, Blood, Bruce, 29, v. Laud. Gordon. Paget, 10. Rocky Nook.—Ordinary draw: E. L. Smith, Rutledge, J. O. Smith, 19, v. McLaren. J. Jenkin, B. Kayes, 18; do Rungs, Winters, Wheeler, Loram, 17, v. Huston. J. M. Stormont, Cliffe, Alder, 25; Boiven, Stoddart, Edwards, 18, v. Haynes, Matthews, Gribblo, 30; Young, I. Stormont, Sidler, Anderson, 27, v. McCulloch. Miller, T. Jones. Oughtou. 21; Lewis, Austin, P. Smith. 22, v. Renshaw, E. H. Turner. Eagleton. 23; Taylor. Cadwallader. Williams, Yeo, 25, v. Mills, Hudson, J. A. Pearce, Kcatley, 19. Devonport.—Martinson Stars: Pirio, Martinson, Frater, Cox (holders). 23, v. McSkimming, Brooks, McLeod, Lowe. 17. Pukekohe.—Ordinary draw: Carter. Seed. 1). Ingrain, Crosbie. 21. v. J. N. Ingram. Webb, Butcher, Thompson 10; G. Ingram. Swinbourno, Ongley, Pleydell, 2G, v. Neil. Fausett, Wymer, senr.. Sumner. 18; Proude. Wymer, jnnr., Burrows, Munro, 21. v. Homo, Wells, Wright. Perkins, 12: Ferguson, Dell, Ilnslam, Adams, 22, v. Lusher. Harris, Bowman, Moncricf. IG. Papatoetoe.—Ordinary draw: Edmond. Foss, Wyllie, Culforlh, 20, v. Taylor, Mc Neily, Grandficld. Rawnslejr, 16; D. Brown. Roscveare, Crawford, Civil, IG, v. Jameson. Moc, Bygrave. Mclvor, 31; Garland. Daisley. Kretschmar. Smytheman. IS. v Grinter, AVills, Stevens. Waters. 23: Birrell. Willcox, It', v. Wells, Gubb, Knight. 22. INTER-CLUB GAMES Following aro tho results of inter club games, the names of players of first-men-tioned club faking precedenco ill each case: PonsonPy v. Htllshoroufih.—At Ponsonby: Donison J'ins: F. I.elham. Rolfe, A. Parsons, A. Lethnm. 19. v. Simtns, Cornwall, Stringer, Sheppard, 10. Ponsonby v. Nomads.—At Ponsonby: Gray. Wtitorworth. Sturgess. Pott.it,. 25. v. Ambury. Brown. Whitehouse, McCarthy, 22: Clark, Lowes, Oates, Somervill, 20. v. Jcrferies, Callard, Laing, Mathieson. 19; Drummond, Fanch, Richardson, Somers. 20, v. Clarke. McMillan, Baekman, Parsons. 14; Joseph, Parkins, Rowo, Bryant, 25. v. Parkinson. Howard, Moylc, Irving Clarko, 18, Rawhiti v. Tasnian Trampers.—Allen. Townsend. Ormerod. N. Thomson. 2S. v. Wood, Gunthorpo. Smalo, Lhinnoll, 12. Papatoetoe v. Manurewa.—Burrows, Trimble, Boyce. Walker, 18. v. llarvey, Cleave, Whyte, White. 21: McFarland. England, Watson. W. Brown, 27, v. Findlay. Wood. Murray. Law. 11: Runciman. Carr, Rannm, Riteluo. 11. v. Crait. Gray. Barnard. Smith, 24. Pukakoho v Grey Lynn.—At Pukekohe: Oswin, Norland, Bloxham, Bish, 23, v. Gadd, Shaw, McCullongh. Halo. 20. Waluku Oddtcllows v. Waiuku Mclntyre. J. Barriball, McQuire, Jack, 10, v. West TStcKenzic, McNaiißlitoa, K. S. Barriball, 20: Robinson, McGalfin, A. M. Barriball, Bint, 24, v. Wrathall, Hninilton, Greenhead. Williams. 15; Graves, Dull, Hayes, Elmsly, 13, v. Honey, Millington, Harris, Jones, 32: R. J. Barriball, Eraser, J. Arklc, 11. M. Barriball, 12, v. Waters, Smith. Garland. Crouch. 33; 11. R. Barriball, Pickard. C. R. Barriball, Wright. 14. v. Barker. Jerram. Tong. Noil. 21: Buflimore. Dickson. Roscoe, Whiteside, 18, v. James, G. Arklo. Muir, A. Maxwell, 25. DE VONPORT TOURNEY Tho following Bkips havo entered Tor a pairs tournament to be held on tho Devonport bowling green on Thursday, commencing at nine o'clock:—Needham. Boyle, C. Hardley (West End), Swabey (Rawhiti). T. Hanna, N. Bell, Cameron (Taknpuna), Androw, Higgott (Carlton), Parsons, Sturges, Wat«on (Ponsonby), Liyingstono (Onehunga), Kerry. Heath (Waitemata). Tyndall (St. Heliers), A. J. Parker (Stanley Bay), Donnld (Balmoral), Morrison, Vivian (Mount Eden), Bray (Remucra), Elvy, Morgan, Atkin, Cox, Pascoe, Roes-George, Lundon, Baekburn, Trevithick, S. Wrigley, Melville (Devonport).