BOWLING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21937, 22 October 1934, Page 14

BOWLING

OFFHSIAL OPENINGS FUNCTIONS ON SATURDAY / CLUB AND INTER-CLUB GAMES The Auckland Bowling Club opened its summed - season on Saturday. In the absence through illness of the president, Mr. R. T. Michaels, tic senior vicepresident, I Dr. N. McDougall, welcomed the visitors, and declared the greens open. He referred with particular pleasure to the presence of a number of old members of the club, including Mr. James C&rlaw, who has been actively associated with the club for 43 years and is now a life member. Dr.; McDougall also welcomed 22 new members, and mentioned the improvements to the grounds during the year, which included a' new full-sized croquet lawn, _to be used for croquet in summer and bowling in winter. He pointed with appreciation to the fine condition of the bowling greens, and congratulated the green 'superintendent, Mr. W. Lenderyou, and the *' greenkeeper. Mr. C. H. Colley, on the results of their Dt. McDougall's daughter. Sheila, threw the first jack, and her sister,' Nelsa. played the first bowl. The greens were then declartJl open for play. The afternoon was showery, but 15 heads were played between toaxns representing the president and the vice-presidents. Following were the scores, tho names of the president's players being mentioned first:— Simpson, Dymock, Maiheaon, McDougall. 15. -v. Tyler, Wyvern Wilson, Bockett, H. Wilson. 13; Tracy Inglis, .Graham, Hacket. Nicholson, 9, v. FoTder, Matthews, Prime, Luke, 10; G. Allan, Robertson. Daniel, Bennet. 9. v. Fillmore." Barnes. Waters. K. S. Mackjr, 13; Bruce Smith, Whittaker. Oake. Pierce. 13. v. Honeycombe, &. Clarke. Clayion. W. TJre. 21; * "Woodham. Lenderyou, Connor, M. Walker. 19. v. Moodie. H. F. Wright. Gilles, I. Clarke, 17; F. Williams. Howiteon, C. Allan. Codd, 4. v. Waite. King. Cusworth. Eagleton, 14; Alexander, Howard. Rev. Beck, Spackmnn, 8, v. Hulse, Newbegin. Crowe, W. H. Jones, IS; Franklin, Williams, AI 11. Donald. Steele, 13. v. Purdie, Perrett, J. M. Williams, Gifford. 12; Moon, S«li, Battersby, D. Campbell,. 18, v. Briakman, Pitkethley, Dixon, Bracksbusb, 14. IS @

PONSONBY CLUB The Ponsanby Bowling Club's 1934-35 sca•011 was officially opened on Saturday by the president, Mr. H. Hunt, ■who welcomed about 150 members and friends. He spoke on the improvements that had beqp inade during the last season, and also mentioned -with regret the deaths of Mr. J. Rees. a life member of the ciub, Mr. J. A. Maxwell and Mr. J. Mercer. The Auckland Bowling Centre was represented by Mr. A. E. Whitten, who apologised for the absence of Mr. P. A. Hoskics. Mr. Whitten congratulated the club on ita fine showing daring the past season and on the condition of the greens. , Games resulted as follows:—Edwards. Woodhouse, branch, Jones. 15, v. Boswdh F. Carbine. Kirk, Cox. 14; R. Thompson. Viper, Hill, Ben., Goldwater, 17, v. W. Stewart. King, Lawson, Peters, 20; Munro, Elleray, Crosby, McKinstrey, 18, v. Al<li», W. Brown. Colebrook. 16; G. Smith, Gsdd, ®. P. Hill, Somers. 18, v. Pardington. Todd, S. Tcmlinson, Letham, 14; Rowland, Rin-. cold, Payne, G. Taylor, 7, v. Hare, Kellcwsy. Cowper, Hunt, 20; F. Smith, Foster, Daniels, Bridges, 19, v. G. Foster, "Whit-*, ford, Gilmore, Buchan. 20; S. Clark, Casey, j Lethara. Parsons, 10. v. Harper, H. MoOre. Flieberg. Best, 21; Beatty, Lockhead, Tattersall. Rowbottom. 26, v. Culpan, Molloy, Johnson, Dick. 8; L. "Webster, Watson, Hopes, Somerville. IS, v. Shirley, Frasex, Carbine, Ryan, 21; Stevenson, W. Moore. Price, Richardson, 18, "v. Ganley, Scanlon, Tpmlinson, McGumnees. 15; Merrett, Coakley, —. 33. Jury. 15, V. Maltzer. Oswald, Lovett, Murray, 17. Britannia pins; li. Webster, "Watson. Onkes, Somerville. 18, *. Shirley, Fraser, Carbines. Bryant, 21. ELLERSLIE CLUB The official opening of the Ellerslie Bowling Club's season was held on. Saturday. The Auckland' Centre was represented by Mr. J. H. Keith. The Mr._ H. Johnson, welcomed the visitors. Mr. Keith congratulated the tlub upon the keen interest shown in the sptyt. Mr. "W. J. Jordan, M.P., and Mr. H. I. Simson. a member of the Ellerslie Town Board, also spoke. Messrs. J. Darby and S. Somerfield, life Htefiabers of the club, were present. / Mre. Johnson, wife of the president, threw the first jack and bowl, and the green was' then declared open. Following are the results: —D. Corby, "Williams, G. Wood, Johnson, 10, v. Check. Marsden, Maud. H-Ke-ih. 16; Arthur, J. Darby. J. Hardwicke, V. Jjangford, 10, v. Lucinn, Cole, Low, Hay, 15; SLmcock,. Ferneyhough. H" K. McKenaie. Somerfield. 12, v. A. Cutler. Woodlock; 1 Warner. F. Wood, 13: D. McNeil, W. Cole, McKelvie, Pearce, 13. v. Christinas, S. Day, J. White. Gollan, 15; Cooksey, G. White, Macklow, T. Dickson. 21, v. Gasparich, Trebilcock, Joll„ F. Cutler. 12; Griff en, Revell, McKenzie, Do.cherty, 10, v. W. S. Clark. Hamilton. . Woodward. Westbrooke, 12; iEcclesfield, Cleave, Hill, Lloyd, 11, v. Proctor, Hood. Avey. Watson. 15. fcDENDALE CLUB The official open-ins for the season of the Edendsie bowling creen was held on Saturday afternoon. The president, Mr. J. Ancison, referred to the co-operation of the numbers in assisting the committee to make past, season a success. / Mr. E. W. Inder, representing the Auckland Centre, congratulated the club on the excellent condition of the green. The patron of the club, Mr. F. Bluck, replied. The attendance was a record one of members and visitors* / The Resident declared the green, open for pl»y and Mrs. J. Annison threw the jack and the first bowl was played. The following are the results of the day's play, skips* sanies only beinsr mentioned-Hayes. 17, * No&d, 13; Sharp, 20, v. Greenwood, 18; Annison. 22. v. Inder, 15; Edmonds, 18, v. Maude, 20; Brownett, 19, t. C. Hill, 23; Bayliss, 15, v. Jones, 15. EPSOM CLUB i Tie president, Mr. P.. Furs oil, addressed « large number of members and visitors at the official opening of the Epsom Bowling Club's season. The Auckland Centre was represented by Messrs. F. A. Hosking and O. h. Gladding. The former congratulated the club on/the progress it had made and or the condition of the greens. Games resulted as follows:—Morrison, A. Lands. Stehr. Kelly. 19 v. S. 'Harrison. Forbes, Nash. O'Callaghan, 16; Wildish, i Gillespie. Foubistex. Farland, 23, v. French, Dicken, Buchan. Philips, 14; Jensen, Parkes, McCowan. W. Hills, 23, v. Gouk, Howard, Goodison, J. Wright, 16; Flynn, Yeale, Bull. H. Jenkin, 32. v. W. Hill. BUckley, Kissing, Tanner, 19; Gentles. Smale, Cannon, C. Lamb, 23. v. Grove, R. Drummond, i Patterson, Riohmond. 10;.. Braithwaite, Blackwell. Grihble, Wallace, 24, v. L. Wright. Williams, Bcckman, F. Wilson, 20: O'Donnell. Parkinson, Bennett, Burton, 18. v. Hounsell. Field. Leigh. McDougall, 17; Whitehouse, Dunthorp, Brown, Parsons. 27. v. Hollis. Ambury. Hayes, Jackson, 22; Wood, Paget, Kendell. Gibson, 23, v. Alfrey, Montgomery, Scott. Wylie, 20; Rojfe, Moyle, Hooper. Fnrnell,-22, v, Wiseman. Newman, Dunningham. T. George, 21; Maflow, Gordon, Blood, 'Lewis. 20, v. Evered, J. Drunjniond, Ross, Margison. 17. DEVONPORT CLUB The official opening of the - Devnnport Bowling Club's season was held on Saturday, there being /.* large attendance of members and visitors! The visitors were welcomed by the president, Mr. J. Gray. The Mayor, of Devonport, Mr. H. F. W. Meikl*. congratulated the club on the condition of the greens- Other speakers were Mr, A. Harris, - M P., and Mr. J. Glasgow, representing the Auckland Centre. Mr. R. Sheath, president of the New Zealand Association, also spoke. Mr. GrayZ threw the first jack and the . gresns were declared open for the season. / The president mentioned with regret the deaths of two members of the club. Messrs. J, JETarty and A. Peek. v RAWHITI ANNIVERSARY The 21st anniversary of the Rawhiti Bowling Cl«b was celebrated in conjunction with the official opening of the summer season cn Saturday. A large attendance of -visitors •included representatives of other city and suburban clubs. Mr. W. J. Truscott repre- j sented the Auckland Centre In the absence through illness of the j president, Mr. J. B. Patersoii, the senior I vice-president, Mr. G. P. Brown, -welcomed the visitors and officially opened the preen. Mr. Truscott complimented the club on the progress it had evade and on the fine con- ! diiion of the greens. Miss Paterson. daughter of the president, threw the first jack and the srreens were declared open for play, j The croquet lawns were declared open bj the president of She croquet clnb, Mrs. P. Thomson. ~ Bowling srnmes resulted ss follows-Wsyte, Wnolcott. Carter, S. Woods, 29, v. Pedersen, Stewart. Nelson. 15; Beer. HamCa*ley. White. 24. v. Tremame. Bnrker. Mortlock. W. Ha>-<llpy. IS: Ssmwsys, Worthington. Chiplin, Browin. lft, v. Penn. Mason, Monenr. Truscott. 16; Uya(»r; Allen. Sykes. Pownlev. 20; v. tTro«h»Tt, Vuill. V*rtin. K Price. ir>. IfeCidlongb, Bennett. 1? T. Wa)Vrr. r». White 10, v. Pvnvni. Wtitkin, ; • N Ihomson. 19; B«rf. ,- «."v. Myers. 27, v. Pmiott. R, Chiplin. IS; T. S. White, M v \ Townsend.

REIVfUERA CLUB The &limur.ru Bowline Cinb opened its season on Saturday afternoon in showery , weather. There was a large attendance of visitors und members, who "were welcomed by the president. Mr. W. M. Jackson.. Results were:—Stansfield. Crawford. Edwards. Beat3ori. 21. v. O'Leary, Kisding. | Garland, Lawrence, 10; Standen, Loosemore. I Pooley. Daniels, 20. v. Riordan, Sutherland, I H. E. Jones. Norton, 13; Harrison. Ferneyhough, Itempscy, Barnett, 24, v. Johnston, Thronseu:,, itnrlray, Allen, 14; Vincent, Davis. ■R. A. Jackson, McCallum, 13, v. Dunn, Ediniston. Brook. Somerfield, 12; Potts, G. Hill, Hatch. Macfarlane, 23, v. Choyce, P. Jackson. Butii.more, Wooller. 21: Lusher. Ad nun dale. Mahon, Pegler, 22, v. Hen son, Eaves. Harvey, W. Jackson, IS; Donaldson, Egerton. Keys, Coe. 23. v. Richardson, Greig. Wot&;n„ Adams. 20; W. Johnston, Hnrmsn, Harle. Uren, 23, v. Wilrnot, Schofield. Baker. Mellars, 20. Clark Buttons:— Penty, Vincent, R. A. Jackson, Daniels, 17, v. McNanghton, 'Weir, Brook, Macfarlane, 10. WEST END CLUB The official opening of the West End Bowling Club's season took place on Saturday afternoon in the presence of a large number of members and friends. The president, Mr. J. Hardley, referred to the excellent comtition of the greens and the general progress of the club during the past season. Thanks were given to Mr. Jacobs, a member, for presenting a cup for competition, The president saici that the club's membership had suffered through,death and transsfer of members. to other districts, but that had been compensated by the advent of new members. After Miss 'Hardy, daughter of the president, had thrown the first jack and sent tip the first bowl, the season was declassed open. Games resulted as follows Skinner, Court. J. Hardy. W. Stichbtory. 21, v. B. Hardv. Delaney, iS. Cos, C. Hardley, 18; Newell. Hudson. Watson, Thompson, 20, v. ArneiH, Cato, Earl. Cooke, 16; Cole. J. Irwin, Collins, W. Irwin, 19, v. Butland, Webster. Prickett, F. Clarke, 16; Qualtrough, Brummell, Raynes, R. H. Scott. 20. v. Wilson. Service, Harkins, McNair, 11; Webster, Phillipps, Parkinson, Kirkhara, 23, v. Kinsey„. Armstrong, Brown, Hopwood, 16. NEW LYNN CLUB The official opening for the season of the New Lynn Bowling Club took place on Saturday. The president, Mr. W. W. Edgerley, welcomed the Auckland Centre officials and visitors, congratulating Mr. A. H. Yeoman on his long service to Auckland and Dominion bowling, and Mr. I. J. Sutherland on his recent election to the centre executive. Mr. Yeoman unveiled an honours board presented by Mr. J. E. Webster. Mrs. Edgerley threw up the first jack and bowl, after which the croquet green was opened, the president, Mrs. A. M. Laing, playing the first ball. The bowling games resulted:—Holdsworth, Johnson, Yeoman, I. Sutherland. 22, v. Piatt, Webster, . Cutler. Edgerley, 19; Sutton, Brodie, Barnes, Cathie, 20, v. Anderson. J. Clark, Jeffrey. Thompson, 23; Jones, Barker. Oveiington, Witham, 25, v. Drury, McKenaie, Phillips, Breckon, U; Dormer, Clark. Dove. Rankin. 24. v. Tweed. Laing. Iv el sail, jfifci Sutherland. 20; Bishop, Buckton, James, Q Hosking, 17, v. Bell, Simpson, Malam, Meese, U. STANLEY CLUB There was a large attendance of visitors and members at the official opening of the Stanley Bowling Club's season on Saturday. The visitors were welcomed by the president, Mr, A. Callow, who commented on the fine condition of tho greens. He -expressed regret at the deaths of two members, Messrs. J. W. White and F. Gribbin. Among those present were Mr. A. Harris, M.P„ anß "the Mayor of Devonport, Mr. H. F. W. Meikle. The president of. the Zealand Bowling- Association, Mr. R. Sheath, also attended. Mis. Callow threw the f first jack and followed it with the first*bowl, and the greens were declared open for play. Teams representing the president and the past president, Mr. S. C. Clarke, took part in games, the former winning on aggregate two points. **

. TAUPIRI CLUB {FBOM OCK OWN cokrespondkkt] : TAiHPIRI. Sunday . the official opening of the Taupiri Bowling Club's seasqn took place yesterday in nhowery weather. Tho president. Mr. Vw'. Waring, • welcomed the visitors. Mr. s P. H. Rowe, president of the South Auckland Centre, addressed the gathering. The first jack was thrown by Mrs. Waring and the greens were declared open for play. Games resulted as follows:—Lindrum, Webber, Speight, Reynolds (Claudelanas), 18, v. Fraser, Kemp, Garry, Rowe (Ngaruawahia), 22; Dingle. Svenson. "Adams, Smith (Hamilton), 11, v. Meadows, Pendleton, Turton, Turton (Huntly), 28; White, Jamieson, Day, Moacrief (Pukekohe), 18, v. Pattison, Holloway, Varney, Horton (Hamilton;, 17; Boot, Sampson, Carter, Holland (Waerenga). 4, v. Catley, Day, Stanley, Horwood (Taupiri), 23; Bruce, Hunter, Gleison, Seath <Taupiri), 30, v Bell, Sampson, Teddy, Stockin (Waerenga), 10; Gorman, Astle. Wyclierley, Rowe (South Auckland Centre), 20, v, West, A. H. Waring, iJackwnys. W v Waring (Tnupiri), 16; Lowry, Cook, Street, Andrews (Whitiora). 17. v. Welsh, Sanipeon. Hill, Blewden (Ngtiruawahxa), 11; Darrall, Woodley, Abercrombie, Chapman (Morrinsville), 12, v. Brown Connen, Morns, "Davies (Glen Massey), 26. KAITAIA CLUB [f»om oue own correspondent] KAITAIA, Saturday The Kaitaia Bowling Club's greens wet:* opened far the season to-day. The president of the club, Mr. M. Thorneli. after declaring the greens open and expressing the nope for a successful season, called on Muss Ad unison, president of the Kaitaia CroQUiQt Club, to throw the first jack- _ The membership of the Kaitaia Bowling Club is now 80 and, with the improvements effected to the greens during the winter making for much better play, a most successful epason is anticipated. The surroundings have also been greatly improved. The CroflUet Club's lawns were also opened. The president, Mis 3. Adamson, after welcoming members and friends, called on Sir. C. McKinnon to play the first ball, MAUNGATUROTO CLUB [from our own correspondent] WHANGAREI. Saturday The official opening for the season of the Mftttiis&turoto Bowling Culb was held afternoon in cold weather. There was a good attendance/ including representatives from various other clubs. The president, Mr. A. J. Burch, extended n welcome t<> the visitors, who included the president of the North Auckland Centre, Mr. T. H. Wilson, and other members of the executive. Mr. Wilson, in replying, congratulated the club upon its success of the 'past season and expressed the hope that the coming season would be e.qually successful. Representatives from other clubs also spoke. Mrs. Burch threw the first jack, after which games were played. Following were the results:—-Hughes, Hearne. Dell. F. Cullen, 23, v. BagnaU. Ambury, Haines, E. Jenkins. 11: McFarlane. 15. Fenwick, Rogot, Cullen. 18, v. Burch, 5. Dodds,, C, IL Jenkins. Wilson. 14; Foote, G. Smith, Campbell. Hogg, 14, v. Paaley, W. Smith, Dunn. Grigg, 14: K. Lansrton, .Keece, Onrtis. Cox, 23. v. Seinple, Allan, Morrish, Donaldson, 16. PORTLAND CLUB [from our own COHRESrO.NDKNT] WHANGAREI. Saturday The official opening of the Portland Bowling Club took place this afternoon in fine and cold weather. The green was in splendid order. Representatives were present from various other clubs. The president. Mr. G. Davies, extended a welcome to the visitors, arid Mr. T. H. Steadraan replied on behalf of the North Auckland Bowling Centre in the absence J of the president,- Mr. T. H. Wilson. Several games were played, with the fol-" lowing results: —Just. Williams, Holland, Gower (Portland executive), 20, v, Moore* Nisbet, J. Walker, Steadman (Centre executive), 14; George, Rhodes, McMath. Mackay, 5!0. v. McLean. Cotter. Brewis. Miller, 14; Chilman. R. Msickay. Le"*e. Langhorne, 20, v. Newman. Marwick, Thompson, j Phillips, IS: Neal, Joynt. Hnyton. McMillan, 26, Williams, Guest, Mackay, Allen, 24. WHAKATANE CLUB [from OCR OWN correspondent] WHAKATANE. Saturday The opening of the Whakatane Bowling Club's green for the season took place today, ideal weather conditions' prevailing. There was a large attendance of members and visitors. The president, Mr. C. W. Loane, declared the greens open, after which Mrs. Loans bowled the first jack. FLAY AT WHANGAREI [FROSI OCR OWN CORRESPONDENT] j WHANGAREI. Saturday Owjfls Ho a number of counter-attractions there was a small attendance on the Wbangarei Bowling Club's green this afternoon. TJ>e green was in good order and the weather was cold, with occasional sljowers. The following games were played;—R. McCarroll. 1). McLosd, Courtney, 18, v. Ray. Wise, W. Stewart, 14; Cleverley, Ward, Whitetaw, 28,. v. Smith. Sargent. J, Wilson, ISi Horn. Whitehead, Staple, 25, t. Peat, Nutsford. Beehx®> 17,