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Southland Times, Issue 19393, 6 November 1924, Page 3

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BIRCHWOOD HUNT ANNUAL RACE MEETING. SOME INTERESTING RACING. The annual race meeting of the Birchwood Hunt Club was held on the SouthLand Racing Club’s course yesterday, and was well attended. The morning was dull md threatening, with light showers, but no rain fell during the afternoon. The track was in first-class order, the result being some good times for the various hack events. The Gardiner Memorial Steeplechase, for gentlemen riders, saw five horses face the starter, the final result being a win for Mr J. Langford on Lady Chicken. In presenting the trophy, the President, Mr A. A. Liddell, said the Langford family was widely known as a family of sportsmen, and it gave him great pleasure to congratulate Mr J. Langford on his win with Lady Qiicken, the same horse having won the same event last' year. The Gardiner family had been connected with the Birchwood Hunt Club ever since its inception, and he had much pleasure in calling on Mr C. Gardiner to hand over the trophy to the winner. * Mr Gardiner, in handing over the trophy, also congratulated Mr Langford on his win. The Birchwood Steeplechase saw the popular owner and rider, Mr W. F. North, beaten by a small margin for first place on Greentsone, who ran well in the first cross-country event. Many spectators from the stand were of the opinion that Mr North had won, and a hostile demonstration was started when the numbers were hoisted. However, there was no doubt that Mr North just failed to get his mount first past the judge. Had he done so he would have been given a great reception, as he is one of the best sportsmen in Southland. The finishes in the flat races were close, and the racing was always a fair number of outsiders getting into the money. Several improvements were noticeable in the course, and these Save improved the appointments. For the first time the totalisator figures were posted at the end of the stand,, and this worked splendidly in preventing the congestion in front of the totalisator. How the new arrangement will work when the outside enclosure is used remains to be seen, as at present outside patrons cannot see the numbers hoisted. The new jockeys’ room was a big improvement, and gave the “boys” more room, while relieving the crowding in the stewards’ stand. The owners’ and trainers’ stand will also assist in making future meetings more pleasant. The concrete steps in front of the stand enabled many to see the races from a good vantage point, and judging from their popularity, they will soon be extended. The totalisator figures showed a slight increase, £8515 10/- being handled, as against £8485 last year. RESULTS. HUNTERS’ HURDLES, £6O. Second £7, third £3. For qualified hunters. One mile and a-half. 3. J. Wood’s blk. g. Ngarata. by Ngatapa —Finland mare, aged, 10 2, carried 10.4 (Mr J. Woods) .... 1 1. W. F. North’s ch. g. Royal Admiral, aged, 11.2 (A. McMullan) 2 5. J. McCarthy’s ch. g. Herbert, aged, 10.0 (J. E. Langford) 3 (Winner trained by owner.) Also started: 2 Osterman 11.9 (L. Smith), 4 Nimrod 10.0 (A. S. Ellis). From an even start Ngarata was the first to show out, and led the way over the first hurdle, with Herbert as his nearest attendant, the field being well bunched. At the second hurdle the order was Ngarata, Herbert and Royal Admiral, with Osterman and Nimrod beginning to fall away. Along the back Royal Admiral moved up to second place, where Ngarata had a lead of three lengths with Royal Admiral and Herbert, the others being well beaten. Ngarata went on and was never headed, passing the judge's box five lengths in front of Royal Admiral, with Herbert three lengths away. Time, Imin 52 2-ssec. WALLACE HACK HANDICAP, £7O. Second £lO, third £5. Six furlongs. 2. J. A. Ngilson’s b. m. Sweet Melody, by King Mark—Chantress, 6yrs, 8.1 (J. McChesney I .... .. 1 5. Dr J. E. Rodgers b. m. Set Sail, 3yrs, 8.1 (A. S. Ellisl 2 9. L. D. McKay’s br. g. Blue Dragoon, 6yrs, 8.1, carried 7.10 (H. Busbridge) 3 (Winner trained by W’. McKay.) Also started: 1 Salerno 8.12. carr. 8.7 (N. C. Dwyer) ; 4 Solvency 8.6 (F. Voight), 10 Baldassare 8.1, carr $2 (A. McMullan ); 8 Caryl 8.1 (G. Fisher), 6 Cantara 8.1 (T. Metcalf), 3 Gay Gauntlet 8.1, carr. 8.2 (J. Beale) ; 7 Lady Balboa 8.1, carr. 7.10 (E. J. Moore). When the barrier rose Gay Gauntelt was first our, with Salerno and Sweet Melody next. Just before the home turn was reached, Gay Gauntlet and Sweet Melody had the leading positions, and with Salerno next, heads were turned for home. Gay Gauntlet and Sweet Melody had drawn clear in the straight, and were fighting out the finish. Gay Gauntlet dropped back, and Set Sail came with a great run from the back and was out in pursuit of Sweet Melody. In a good finish at the post, Sweet Melody lasted just long enough to stall off ho- younger challenger, winning by a head. Blue Dragoon headed off Gay Gauntlet for third place, Salerno being fifth, and Cantara sixth. Time, Imin 16 2-ssec.

GARDINER MEMORIAL STEEPLE CHASE, £llO and trophy valued at £lO 10/-, presented by Mr C. Gardiner. Second £l5, third £5. For qualified hunters (gentlemen riders). Two and a-half miles. 1. J. Langford’s b. m. Lady Chicken, by Peat—Reolis, aged, 10.12 (Mr J. Langford) .... 1 6. W. Swale’s ch. g. Nimrod, aged, 10.7 carried 11.3 (Mr R. Swale) .... 2 5. D. Sloan's br. g. Flatus, aged, 10.7 (Mr J. Woods) 3 (Winner trained by owner.) Also started: 2 Persuader 10.11 (Mr T. P. Wooding), 3 Greenstone 10.7 (Mr W. F. North), 4 Snow'shower (Mr J. Looney. From an even start Greenstone led the way to the stand double, all jumping well, with the exception of Snowshower, who refused and was pulled out. Greenstone, Flatus and Lady Chicken were in the lead over the post and rails. Going along the back Greenstone started to leave the field, and was a long distance ahead of Flatus, Lady Chicken and Nimrod. When the second round was commenced, Greenstone still had a big lead, and passed the stand a fence ahead of Flatus and Lady Chicken. At the post and rails Greenstone came to grief, and Flatus and Lady Chicken took command from Nimrod, Persuader also falling out at the post and rails. Along the back Flatus and Lady Chicken were out in front, but the former lost his rider at the brush. Nimrod moved to second, and Mr J. Woods mounted Flatus again and set off in pursuit. Lady Chicken had now a commanding lead from Nimrod, with Flatus making up ground. Mr Woods was almost thrown out again at the next jump, but made a good recovery. Lady Chicken went on to win by about 400yds, with Flatus 100yds behind Nimrod. Time, omin 42 2 ssec. PRESIDENTS HANDICAP, £9O. Second £lO, third £5. One mile. 3. T. Baird’s b. g. Valdamo, by Varco —Miss Bass, 6yrs, 8.0, carried 7.9 (E. J. Moore) 1 2. Grieve Bros’ br. m. Andante, syrs, 72, carried 7.3 (T. Metcalf) .... 2 1. T. B. Mclntyre’s b. g. Coastguard, aged, 7.8 (G. Fisher) 3 (Winner trained by F. W. Ellis.) Also started: 7 Cupidon 9.13 J(j. Beale), 1 Francaise 82 (F. J. McKay), 4 Lady Blissful 8.2 (J. McChesney), 5 Penury Rose 7.6, carr 7.1 (N. C. Dwyer). Coastguard was the first to show out from an even start, and with Valdamo and Andante made the running for the first furlong. Along the back straight Valdamo and Andante had drawn clear of Coastguard, who led the rest of a bunched field. Turning join the straight the'order was unchanged

and the leaders were ridden out in a close finish. Valdamo lasted long enough to win by a head, thus giving E. J. Moore his first winning ride. Coastguard was five lengths away, followed by Francaise and Penury Rose. Time, Imin 42 2-ssec. BIRCHWOOD HACK STEEPLECHASE. £7O and trophy valued at £lO 10/-, presented by Mr H. R. Williams. Second £lO, third £5. About 2 miles. 2. Traill and McKay's br. g. Flag lieutenant, 'by Vice-Admiral—Miss Signal, aged, 112 (A. McMullan) .... 1 3. W. F. North’s b. g. Greenstone, aged 10.0, carried 10.7. (Mr W. F.' . North) 2 1. Mangan Bros’ b. g. Copper Trail, aged, 11.2 (L. Smith) 3 (Winner trained by W. McKay.) Also started: 4 Rongahere 10.8 (Mr J. M. Looney), 5 Persuader 10.5 (Mr T. Wooding). . , Greenstone, Copper Trail, and Persuader were firts to show out, and Greenstone showed the way over the first jump. Full of running, Greenstone commenced to put daylight between him and the rest of the field, having a good lead at the stand double, which all negotiated safely. At this stage Copper Trail was second, just clear of Flag Lieutenant, Rongahere and Persuader. After passing the double Persuader ran off. but was brought back, only to stop at the next fence—the post and rails — which Greenstone clouted very hard, knocking down a hurdle. At the brush and ditch Greenstone was still showing the way to Copper Trail and Flag Lieutenant, Rongahere being last. In spite of his hard race in the Gardiner Memorial, Greenstone was still in front when heads were turned for home. Flag Lieutenant passed Copper Trail at the jump leading into the straight, and set out after Greenstone. In a good finish Greenstone just failed to last, and Flag Lieutenant got up to beat him by half a neck. Copper Trail was third. Time, 4min 1 3-ssec. OTAUTAU HACK HANDICAP, £7O. Second £lO, third £5. Seven furlongs. 4. Henry Jones’ b. g. Beauty Light, by Markhope—My Beauty, aged, 7.9, carried 7.11 J (F. Voight) 1 1. A. W. Anderson’s ch. m. Obligio, syrs 9.0, carried 8.9 (N. C. Dwyer) .... 2 3. Mrs J. Jenkins’ b. g. Highburn, aged 7.9 (J. Beale) 3 (Winner trained by R. McLellan.)

Also started: Mountain Dew 7.9 (F. J. McKay), and Navy Cut 7.9 (G. Fisher), coupled. From an even start Obligio was first to break the line, and along the back straight Obligio. Highburn and Beauty Light had the leading positions. Beauty Light moved up at the turn into the straight where the order was Obligio, Highburn, Beauty Light and Obligio had a good tussle, Light commenced a strong run, and was soon on terms with Obligio. Going on, Beauty Light and Obligio had a good tussle, the former winning by three-quarters of a length, with Highburn a length away, third. Navy Cut was fourth. Time, Imin 29 2-5 sec. The rider of Obligio, N. C. Dwyer, was fined £5 for anticipating the start, while R. Hallimore, owner of Mountain Dew and Navy Cut, was fined a similar amount for failing to advise the officials of his interest in those horses. HUNTERS’ FLAT HANDICAP, £6O. Second £7, third £3. For qualified hunters. One mile and a quarter. 3. R. McNa/s ch. g. Soldier’s Pride, by Soldiers' Chorus—Canrobert mare, 10.10 (Mr J. W'oods) 1 4. Henry Jones' ch. g. Beauty Light, aged, 10.3 (inc. 31b penalty), (J. McChesney) -2 2. W. F. North’s ch. g. Royal Admiral, aged, 11.6 (A. McMullan) 3 (Winner trained by A. Morten.) Also started: 1 Frenchman 11.0 (Mr J. Hazlett), 5 Herbert 10.2 (Mr J. Langford). From a good start Herbert led past the stand, and was followed by Soldier’s Pride at the end of the straight. Rounding the turn at the back Herbert still had command, with Soldier’s Pride and Beauty Light handy. In the back straight Beauty Light had moved to second, and closed on Herbert, who stopped suddenly. Beauty Light led into the straight with Royal Admiral in pursuit. Soldier’s Pride came on the outside and easily caught the leaders, going on to win by three lengths without much trouble, Frenchman being a neck away, fourth. Time, 2min 15 2-ssec. For moving at the barrier A. McMullan was fined £l. KENNELS HACK HANDICAP, £7O“. Second £lO, third £5. Six furlongs. 1. Grieve Bros. br. m. Andante, by Clarenceux —Chantress, syrs, 9.2 (A. S. EUis) 1 5. F. N. Hay’s b. g. Mark Twain, syrs, 7.7, carried 7.12 (F. Voight) .... 2 2. J. O. Hymen’s br. g. Soldier’s Hope, 4yrs, 7.7, carried 7.2 (H. Busbridge) 3 (Winner trained by F. W. Ellis.) Also started: 3 Soltoe 8.6 (J. Beale), 4 Salerno 8.4 carr. 7.13 (N. C. Dwyer), 6 Apache 7.7, carr. 7.9 A (F. J. McKay). Apache and Soldier’s Hope were badly left, Andante leading the field as soon as it settled. Along the back Andante still held the leading position, with Soltoe and Salerno filling second and third places. The order was unchanged just before the turn into the straight, where Soldiers Hope began to move up to the leaders, Mark Twain coming up with the second favourite. Soltoe and Salerno were also in the firing line, and the five horses turned into the straight with Andante in the lead. Mark Twain and Soldier’s Hope soon had the measure of Soltoe and Salerno, and in a good finish Andante recorded a popular win by a length and a half. A head separated Mark Twin from Soldier’s Hope, the latter running a good race under adverse conditions. Time, Imin 15 4-ssec. The rider of Soldier’s Hope, H.' Busbridge, laid a complaint against A. S. Ellis (Andante) for boring, but the protest was dismissed. NEW ZEALAND CUP MEETING, RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. HORSES IN PREPARATION. (By Telegraph from “Sir Modred.”) CHRISTCHURCH, November 5. The weather at Riccarton this morning was boisterous, with a strong wind and occasional heavy showers. There was very little galloping against the watch, half and three-quarter pace tasks being favoured by the majority of trainers, while a number of two-year-olds exercised at the barrier under the control of starter McNab. A number of late arrivals from the North Island made their appearance, while the Wingatui mentor, F. Shaw, had Mantua and a two-year-old present. The Invercargill New Zealand Cup representative, Gold Light, who is undoubtedly well, worked two rounds on the plough. It is understood that she is to work over a fair stretch of ground on Thursday morning, with Limelight, when an interesting bout should be witnessed, provided the weather is fine, and indications point in that direction at present. Musketoon cantered, but he is expected to work strongly to-morrow. The imported horse is very well, and many keen watchers in regard to his recent racing and track work expect him to put up a good fight on Saturday. Limelight moved freely in two rounds on the plough, and was quite ready to go on if her rider had it. She is evidently recovering from her trouble of early in the past week. Sunart, who appears to be very well, worked under a strong pace on the grass, finishing home vigorously, but with no time against him. Deucalion and Tarleton cantered. Tho latter has an army of admirers, but Deucalion may beat him in the Clip, provided he is well piloted by H. Burns. Mantua, who has recovered from her trouble at Gore, had strong pacing work allotted her. The Solferino mare bears a bright appearance, and may run well during the meeting.

Dame Straitlace, who did not gallop too well on Tuesday, cantered to-day. It is declared in experienced quarters that she is not in condition to equal that of last season, when she acted as runner-up to Rouen in the Cup. Tanadees, who has arrived from an unsuccessful trip to Auckland, worked at half pace on the plough, while Carpentier and Kukume in single order accomplished similar tasks. Winkie’s Rebel, who cannot be classed as up to Cup form at present, performed a useful task. Welcome Stakes candidates Lady Cavendish, Shirley, Beacon Light, Father O’Flynn, Runnymede and Circulation did easy pacing on the plough. L. C. Hazlett’s team is together again, Loughrea and Circulation having arrived here from Auckland, both well. In her race at Ellerslie Circulation did not favour running right-handed, her rider experiencing difficulty in keeping her up with the field. It is stated that Overdrawn was displaying symptoms of skin trouble when he reached here from Wingatui, but if so it is not noticeable, and he moved freely enough today. Another Welcome Stakes entrant, Money Order, is now making a distinct improvement in her work. Tukia, who ranks as a highly fancied Stewards’ Handicap acceptor, and is likely to start first in order of selection, rattled home on the grass at three-quarter pace. Murihaupo got through half-pace work on the plough, and other fancied Stewards’ Handicap horses who performed half-pace work included Mireusonta, Reremoana, Suggestion, Moorland, Firestick, and Fulmar The last-named reached Riccarton in company with Bonnie Winkie and Roman Archer. Inferno performed a working gallop over a mile in Imin 47 2-ssec. Royal Divorce, Avola, Lava, Agitato, Rouex, Count Cavour, Dazzling Light, Clandhu, Clareinda, and Ilka all did useful tasks. Enthusiasm worked on the grass, finishing up over half a mile in 54sec. The Wanganui mare was very anxious to go on, and it is very likely that she will race as a cherry ripe galloper at the approaching fixture. The fact that Realm paced a couple of miles in 4.278 at Addington on Tuesday has infused new life into the proceedings in connection with the New Zealand Trotting Cup, Many visitors to Addington on Tuesday next are going to gamble on the fact that the favourite for the big event, Acron, does not always leave the mark promptly, and will consequently transfer their support to Realm and Onyx, while Alto Chimes and Great Hope have always been sure of solid followings. Onyx is very well at present, and should surely get some of the money distributed in the Cup. . NEW ZEALAND CUP DAY. CRICKET TO BE PLAYED. CHRISTCHURCH. November 5. The Canterbury Cricket Association, after many discussions, has decided to play cricket next. Saturday—New Zealand Cup Day. THE ROSEDAY APPEAL HEARING ADJOURNED. (Special to the Times). DUNEDIN, November 5. The Dunedin District Committee heard the appeal this evening by J. Richardson, owner of Roseday, D. P. Wilson, trainer, and A. H. Wilson, jockey, against their disqualification for 12 months in connection with Roseday’s running at the Gore meeting. A large amount of evidence was heard and the meeting adjourned to November 19 to enable Mr Currie, the stipendiary steward, to attend and give evidence. THE MELBOURNE CUP. “GREAT FINISH IN A GREAT RACE.” A THRILLING FINISH. SYDNEY, November 5. Commenting on the Melbourne Cup, the Sydney Morning Herald says: It was a great finish to a great race. An excellent start was effected, although a hurdle was necessary to keep Wynette' and Feathernest in order at the barrier. Backwood ran last till the mile post, but as the horses swung into the straight Backwood suddenly shot out, and Lily Pond, who had been interfered with coming round the turn, put in a claim on the outside. Blackwood was clear a furlong from home. Then a thrilling finish was witnessed. Spearfelt and Lily Pond both tackled Backwood resolutely, but were unable to get on terms. Brown Rajah also made a bold effort, but had to give way. The honours of the race were undoubtedly with the*winner, who came from last to first, and put up a brilliant performance. Stand By stamped himself as a horse of exceptional merit, as, notwithstandnig his injury and being twice hampered, once coming into the straight and once again near the post, he showed rare determination. Brown Rajah ran a great race; so also did Lily Pond, who had his progress impeded a couple of times. Feathernest found the pace over the concluding stages too much for him, while San Antonio had nothing left at the finish, and Drongo also petered out. The judge Rajah third, but later altered it in favour of Spearfelt, but not before of the bookmakers had paid out. Lily Pond was an exceedingly close fourth, and Brown Rajah next. The Telegraph says: Strangely enough, Wynette and Feathernest, neither of whom are regarded as fast beginners, showed the way past the stand. A little later Polycletan sustained a bump, which sent him back several lengths, and must have taken a lot out of him. It was apparent from the barrier to the mile post that Brown was not urging Backw’ood. As soon as the horse was called on, he moved up, and two furlongs from home was going great guns. For a moment it looked as if he was going ito have an easy win. It was the most thrilling finish ever witessed for the Melbourne Cup. Backwood, ridden hard, commenced to falter, and Spearfelt began to gain on him. Stand By was momentaril} 7 checked by Spearfelt boring in on him, but came again in great style. The three horses passed the judge’s box almost abreast. PAID OUT ON THE WRONG HORSE. DILEMMA OF BOOKMAKERS. SYDNEY, November 5. When the result of the Melbourne Cup was received at the Epsom Trotting Meeting, stating that Brown Rajah was third, the bookmakers paid out. Then later, when corrected, they had to pay out again on Spearfelt. Several exhibited notices asking those who had been paid on Brown Jajah to return the money, but they were not besieged by punters anxious to comply. THE PART-OWNER PLEASED. BACKWOOD’S GOOD PERFORMANCE. LONDON, November 4. (Received November 5, 8.30 p.m.) Mr Clark, part-owner of Backwood, is jubilant at his horse’s victory in the Melbourne Cup. He said that he bought him on his own judgment for 2500 guineas at the Newmarket sales in 1922. He was convinced, after seeing the horse win the Ascot Derby, and beating the Cambridgeshire winner, Re-echo, that he was good enough for Australia. Backwood was slow in getting acclimatised, but he did not lose hope, being convinced that Backwood would eventually strike form. THE KING’S TRAINER. RESIGNATION ACCEPTED LONDON, November 4. (Received November 5, 7.5 p.m.) His Majesty the King has regretfully accepted the resignation of Richard Marsh, the King’s trainer for 31 years.

CRICKET.

LOCAL COMPETITIONS. UNION AND I.C.C. WIN. The Wednesday fixtures were continued yesterday in good weather. The wickets were in very fair order, but the shortness of the boundaries on the eastern side was again in evidence to the benefit of the batsmen. No doubt this will be corrected for the next series of matches. Invercargill secured a three point win against Marist, who were four men short. Driscoll was the only Marist batsman to show form, and the veteran played a dashing innings. Doig and Taylor, a young player who showed promise as a bowler, divided the bowling honours. Foster and Taylor gave I.C.C. a good start in their second innings, but the rest of the side was below par, with the exception of Jackson, who made some nice shots. Driscoll’s slows had the batsmen continually in trouble. 1.C.C., however, had enough in hand to declare their innings closed with eight down for 113, and they disposed of the seven Marist batsmen shortly before closing time. I.C.C. thus won by 107 runs. An interesting game between Union and Appleby resulted in a win for the former on the first innings, the first victory Union has won in the Wednesday competition against their old rivals for some years. The Appleby “tail” collapsed in the first innings against the steady bowling of Oughton, who took four for 16. Union’s second innings realised 109, Hamilton playing a steady bat for 41. Appleby had seven wickets down for 136 when time was called. A feature of the innings was the splendid batting of Leek and Geddes, two colts, who played good cricket for 38 (not out), and 34 respectively. Union won on the first innings by 76 runs. INVERCARGILL v. MARIST. —lnvercargill. First Innings 173 —Second Innings.— Foster, c sub., b Mills 39 Taylor, S., c Hallamore, b Driscoll .. 20 Cox, c sub., b Mills 4 Doig, st. Wilson, b Driscoll 7 Vial, c and b Driscoll 2 Brown, c sub., b Driscoll 6 Jackson, run out 18 McCallum, b Watson 9 Titchener (not out) 1 Taylor, I. (not out) 1 Extras (4 byes, 2 no-balls) .... 6 Total for eight wickets (declared) 113 Bowling: McDermott, 6 overs, 0 maidens, 27 runs, 0 wickets; Hallamore 5,1, 23, 0; Mills 10, 0, 40, 2; Driscoll 6,1, 16, 4; Watson 1,0, 1, 1.

Bowling: Shaw 9,1, 30, 2; Austin 7,0, 24, 2; Hamilton 6,0, 31, 1; Brown 5,0, 30, 1; Oughton 2,0, 9, 1. SECOND GRADE. Marist defaulted to Union. TEftHiS YESTERDAY’S B GRADE MATCHES. SOUTHEND v. CENTRAL. The following is the result of the match Southend v. Central which was played on Southend courts yesterday afternoon under perfect weather conditions: — (Central players are mentioned first). Men’s Singles.—Stodart 6 v. Reed 9; Webb 9 v. Richards 8; Smart 5 v. Toomey 9; Dennis 6 v. Mclntyre 9. Men’s Doubles. —Webb and Stodart 8 v. Reed and Richards 9; Smart and Dennis 9 v. Toomey and Mclntyre 3. Ladies Singles. —Miss Porter 5 v. Miss Shepherd 7; Miss McKenzie 1 v. Miss Fyffe 7; Miss Washer 7 v. Miss Lilburne 2; Miss Chilman 7 v. Miss Oughton 3. Ladies’ Doubles.—Misses Porter and McKenzie 0 v. Misses Shepherd and Fyffe 7; Misses Washer and Chilman 7 v. Misses Oughton and Lilburne. Combined Doubles.—Stodart and Miss Pprter 7 v. Reed and Miss Shepherd 5; Webb and Miss McKenzie 1 v. Richards and Miss Fyffe 7; Smart and Miss Washer 5 v. Toomey and Miss Lilburne 7; Dennis and Miss Chilman 7 v. Mclntyre and Miss Oughton 6. Totals: Sets—Central 7; Southend 9. Games: Central 90; Southend 102.

EASTERN DISTRICT COMPETITION MATCH AT WYNDHAM. (From our Correspondent.) At Wyndham yesterday afternoon the B team of the local tennis club inflicted a substantial defeat upon a team from St. Patrick’s Club, Gore, winning by 13 sets, ‘.113 games’ to 3 sets, 59 games. Details of I the scoring follow, the names of the Gore [ players being mentioned first in each case: | Men’s Doubles.—Fitzgerald and Coluirfb ' 6 v Jones and Sligo 9; Johnston and McGrath 3 v McDonald and McKerrow 9. Ladies’ Doubles. —Misses Inder and Richards 6 v Mrs Trayner and Miss Grieve 7; Mrs Tinnock and Miss Inder 7v Miss Garden and Mrs Malcolm 5. Mixed Doubles.—Fitzgerald and Miss Inder 7 v Jones and Mrs Traynor 5; Columb and Miss Richards 3 v Sligo and Miss Grieve 7; Johnston and Mrs Tinnock 2 v McDonald and Miss Garden 7; McGrath and Miss Inder 2 v McKerrow asd Miss Malcolm 7. Ladies’ Singles.—Miss Inder 2 v Mrs Traynor 7; Miss Richards 6 v Miss Grieve 7; Mrs Tinnock 1 v Miss Garden 7; Miss Inder 6 v Mrs Malcolm 7. Men’s Singles.—Fitzgerald 9 v Jones 2; Columb 3 v Sligo 9; Johnston 4 v McDonald 9; McGrath 2 v McKerrow 9. 'WAIHOPAI v WINTON. The following is the result of the above B grade match played at Winton yesterday (Waihopai players are mentioned first) : Men’s Singles.—Meredith 6 v Tilley 9; Bray 9 v Harrington 7; Davies 5 v Perrelle 9; Kingsland 4 v Mehaffey 9. Ladies’ Singles.—Miss Edginton 7 v Mrs Hamilton 5; Miss Whyte 5 v Miss Clark 7; Miss Murdoch 4 v Miss Cowie 7; Miss McNeil 7 v Miss Manson 6. Men’s Doubles. —Meredith and Bray 9 v Tilley and Harrington 3; Davies and Kingsland 9 v Perrelle and Mehaffey 4. Ladies’. Doubles.—Misses Edginton and Whyte 7 v Mrs Hamilton and Miss Clark 5, Misses Murdoch and McNeil 5 v Misses Cowie and Manson 7. Combined Doubles.—Meredith and Miss Whyte 7 v Tilley and Mrs Hamilton 6; Bray and Miss Edginton 7 v Harrington and Miss Clark 5; Davies and Miss Murdock 7 v Mehaffey and Miss Cowie 3; Kingsland and Miss McNeil 7 v Perrelle and Miss Manson 5. Total.—Waihopai 10 sets, 105 games; Winton 6 sets, 97 games. BOWLING [ EASTERN DISTRICT COMPETITION. WYNDHAM DEFEAT MATAURA. (From our Correspondent.) The Wyndham Bowling Club’s green was in good order for the first inter club match of the Eastern District competition, played there yesterday afternoon. | A team came down from the Mataura 1 Club and at the end of the day’s play, the Wyndham players were in the lead by 6 games, the scores being Wyndham 55 games, Mataura 49. HOKONUI PLAYERS VISIT GORE. (From our Correspondent.} ■ A party of bowlers visited Gore yester- ' day from Hokonui and spent a pleasant I afternoon. In the A grade Gore won by 63 games to 41, but the B grade visitors equalised the honours by winning by 56 games to 53. Detailed scores follow. Gore names being mentioned first in each case:—

THE WAKATIPU CLUB. OPENING OF THE SEASON. (From our. Correspondent.) The Wakatipu Bowling Club opened its season on Wednesday last on the Tourist Department’s green in the Domain. Good weather prevailed and the sward was in splendid order. The picturesque surroundings always lend enchantment to the green and the game itself. There was a good attendance of local and visiting bowlers and many of the townspeople took advantage of the half holiday in order to be present on an occasion which is usually invested with more than ordinary interest. The Queenstown Brass Band which has recently been revived, was present and enlivened the proceedings with a number of popular melodies. Mr A. Simson, the President, addressed t£e gathering in a few appropriate remarks and made a strong appeal to the members, young and old, to do all they can to promote the game. The Club, he stated, had arranged a series of competitions by which it was hoped to create a . greater interest in the sport this season. Mrs Simson then rolled up the first 1 bowl and the season was declared open. The usual match, President v vice-President, was then engaged in and much enjoyed by all.

MARIST. —First Innings.— Hallamore, b I. Taylor .. 3 Nisbet, c Brown, b Doig .. 0 Watson, l.b.w., b Doig 7 McDermott, c Bloomfield, b Doig .. 28 Driscoll, c Cox, b I. Tfaylor .. .. .. 60 Timpany, c Blomfield, b Doig .. .. .. 0 Irwin, b Doig .. 0 Lenihan, b Doig .. 9 Stokes (not out) .. 2 Mills, c Titchener, b I. Taylor .. .. 6 Watson, b I. Tavlor 8 Extras (5 byes) .. 5 Total .. ..128 Bowling: Doig 12, 2, 51, 6; I. Taylor 8.3, 0, 50, 4; Cox 4, 0, 29, 0. —Second Innings.— Wilson, b Doig .. 2 Watson, b Doig .. 2 McDermott, c and b Doig .. 24 Driscoll (not out) .. 13 Mills, b Brown .. 4 -Hallamore, b Doig .. 0 Stokes, b Brown .. 4 Nisbet (absent) .. 0 Timpany (absent) .. .. 0 Irwin (absent) .. 0 0 Extras (two byes) .. 2 Total .. 51 Bowling: Doig 6, 0, 26, 4; I. Taylor 3, 1, 16, 0; Brown 2.3, 0, 16, 2. UNION v. APPLEBY. UNION. First Innings 170 —Second Innings.— Oughton, b Groves .. 9 Hamilton, A., c Eunson, b Groves .. 41 Brown, c sub., b Groves .. 12 Pope, b Groves .. 19 Austin, c and b Poole .. 0 Shaw, b Groves .. 11 Barnett, b Poole .. 0 Padget, c Geddes, b Poole .. 1 Thomas, b Groves .. 0 Sparks, b Groves .. 12 Barlow (not out) .. 0 Extras (4 leg byes) .. 4 Total ■ .. . 109 Bowling: Washer 3, 0, 11, 0; Groves IQ, 0. 53, 7; Poole 8, 0, 41, 3. APPLEBY. —First Innings.— Roberts, b Austin 1 Geddes, run out .. 22 Groves, c Thomas, b Shaw .. 22 Stott, b Austin .. 5 Brosnan, c Austin, b Shaw .. .... 9 Leek, b Shaw .. 6 Eunson, c Hamilton, b Oughton .. .. 8 Dunbar, b Oughton .. 0 Washer (not out) .. 8 Leggatt, b Oughton 6 Poole, b Oughton 0 Extras (12 byes, 2 leg byes .. .. 14 Total .. 94 Bowling: Brown 5, 0, 30, 0; Austin 10, 4, 17, 2; Shaw 5, 1, 8, 3; Oughton 4, 1, 21, 4. —Second Innings.— Geddes, b Brown .. 34 Eunson, b Shaw .. 0 Poole, c Hamilton, b Shaw .. 2 Groves, c Hamilton, b Austin .. .. .. 7 Stott, b Austin .. 6 Leek (not out) .. 38 Leggat, c Austin, b Hamilton .. .. .. 4 Washer, b Oughton .. 20 Brosnan (not out) .. 14 t Extras (9 byes, 2 leg byes) .. .. 11 Total for seven wickets .. .. . 136

—A Grade — H. Grant, Dav, Leadbetter, Perks G. H. 26 — Johnston, Terry, Garrick, Harvey — 13 Rodger, Learmont, Brown, Donald 15 — De Roo, McFarlane, A. W. Thomson, Smith — 15 McCorkindale, Columb, Cox, H. Graham 22 — Baldey, Aitken, Tonkinson, Putty — 13 Totals 63 41 —B Grade— McGill, Duncan, Frobarth, Preece G. H. 20 — McLeod, lx Thomson, Taylor, Leishman — 25 Anderson, Taylor, Stewart, Tin nock 17 — Cunningham, Halliday, Rose, Bishop — 17 Norton, Bowmast, Findlayson, Ussher 16 — Masters, Gee, Ritchie, Ross .. .. — 14 Totals 53 56