Bowling Season

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 793, 14 October 1929, Page 7

Bowling Season

SATURDAY’S OFFICIAL OPENINGS Many Games Played FIXE \\ l ather greeted the bowling fraternity on Saturday for the opening of suburban and country clubs. Greens were in excellent order and at clubs not yet officially opened an afternoon was spent in friendly games, keen contests and exciting finishes being the order of the day.

PAPAKURA function The Papakura Bowlins and Croquet rl .,b held its offi< ial opening on Saturday afternoon. Ten minutes prior to the opening at * p.rn. a slight shower of rain fell *hicn made the green a little heavy. j Because many other clubs were j opening, the attendance was rather smaller than usual. The attendance of ; the combined clubs totalled about SO. glawns, ve had regular attention during the winter months, were in first-class order. The president of the bowling Club, Mr. S. D. Rice, in declaring the greens open for play, fc aid he had much pleasure in ushering in the 1929-30 season. Pie extended a liearty welcome to the visitors from other clubs and the new members joinin" up. He felt sure they would have -ood season as the club had about twenty new members. They had a Capable and energetic secretary in Mr. U j). O’Connell, and he wished the t jub a very prosperous season and , rilled on Mrs. K. 13. McLennan, wife of the patron of the club, to roll up the first jack. Miss Margaret Cooper, president of the croquet club, welcomed the visitors and wished the club a very successful reason . She also congratulated the howlers on a very successful opening *,nd wished all players a pleasant •afternoon. Mrs. McLennan was invited to strike the first ball and officially declared the lawn open for play. Bowling representatives were present from the Northern Waikato Bowling Association, Pukekohe, Rawhiti, TuaKau, Papatoeto© and Clevedon. The i-roquet representatives were from 3»apatoetoe. Clevedon, Pukekohe and Vnited Clubs. EPSOM There was a large attendance at the Epsom Bowling and Croquet Club when the season was declared officially opened by the president of the bowling club, Mr. C. J. Blakey. After extending a warm welcome to members and a large number of visitors from other clubs, including Messrs. S. Coldicutt. president, A. Yeoman and Procter, from the Auckland Centre, Mr. Blakey said that the club started out on its new season ■with excellent prospects for an enjoyable and successful year. There was again a large number of beginners and he hoped that they would quickly get a good grasp of the game and enter into the full enjoyment of the .sport. He felt sure that the older hands of the club would do all in their power to help them along. The president said although it had not been a good growing winter or a very early spring the greens were all in tip-top order, and he felt that as regarded playing a very enjoyable season lay ahead. Mr. Coldicutt expressed the pleasure It gave him as president of the Bowling Centre to be present at the opening of the Epsom Club. He said the first time he attended the Epsom Club was at its opening day in 1907. Since then the club liad made great progress and he felt sure this was largely due to the very fine officers the club had had since its inception. He hoped that the club would continue to have the same success, and if the same high standard was observed he felt sure this would eventuate. SPIRIT OF GOODFELLOWSHIP Ho was pleased to bring greetings from the centre and he hoped that the goodfellowship that existed between the clubs and the centre would long continue. Instancing the fine spirit that existed in bowling, Mr. Coldicutt read a cable he had just received from the past-president of the centre, Mr. James Pascoe, who, cabling from Genoa, extended his best wishes to all clubs for a very successful and enjoyable season. This, said Mr. Coldicutt, was typical of the spirit of the game. “I bring you the best wishes of •1.000 other bowlers in Auckland and wish you many pleasant games,” concluded Mr. Coldicutt. Mrs. C. J. Blakey sent down the first bowl and the president declared the green opened for the season. In opening the Croquet Club on behalf of the president, Mrs. J. J. Rogers, Mr. Blakey referred to the great help the members of the club had always given the bowling club. Without their assistance the cluo would not be in the sound position in which it stood

that day. Mrs. Rogers performed the ceremony of driving the first ball. Friendly games were played by both clubs during the afternoon, during the course of which refreshments were provided by members of the croquet club. Members of the Auckland Bowling Centre were busily engaged in visiting the various clubs holding official openings Messrs. S. Coldicutt, president. A. IT. Yeoman, secretary and T. R. Procter, member of the executive, visited Epsom, Hillsborough, Mangere and Onehunga Clubs. Messrs. J. W. Hardley, of the executive and the New Zealand Council, and 11. C. Clark, member of the executive, visited Manurewa, Papakura and Howick. Mr. J. M. Thomson, of the Dominion Council, went to Waiuku MANUREWA CLUB Representatives were present from practically every club in the Auckland district at the official opening of the Manurewa Bowling Club’s greens on Saturday afternoon. Mr. C. Hawthorn, president of the club, extended a cordial welcome to the large attendance and expressed his appreciation at seeing such a representative gathering present. The Auckland Centre was represented by Mr. J. W. Hardley, member of the Dominion Council, and Auckland Centre executive, Mr. 11. C. Clark.

Mr. Hardley congratulated the club on the splendid condition of the sward and extended the greetings of the Auckland Centre and Dominion Council to the Manurewa Club, and wished the members a prosperous and enjoyable season. Mrs. Hawthorn threw the first jack, after which the greens were declared open for play. The playing area was in good condition and a very enjoyable roll up was played by those present. The details of play are as follow:

Sidaway, Fawcett, Neild. Johns 23, v. White, Law, W. Willcox, Simpson 27; IT. R. Grey, McCullough, Fitness, Pegler 23, v. J. Wilcox, Jackson, Blake, James 22; Boham, Waterhouse, Whitton, Laurie 30, v. F. Wood. Redgate, Butterworth, Forbes 12; Maud, Osborne. Davis, Nield 18, v. W. H. Smith, Bell, Barnard, A. Hill 28: McCullough, Clark, McFarlane, Wildish 23, v. Beck, Culpan, Murray, Morton 14; Booth, Thursby, Stevens, Robertson 19, v. C. Nield, Grindrod, Sissons, Howe 14; Rodgers, Fleming, Hood, A. Craig 23, v. Bodle, Adlam, Findlay, Gray 14. MANGERE OPENING Tlie large attendance of members of the Mangere Bowling Club, and visitors from sister clubs, filled the green to capacity on Saturday afternoon, on the occasion of the official opening of the green for the 1929-30 season. Mr. Walter Knight, president of the club, welcomed the large gathering of visitors, who represented the majority of the clubs affiliated with the Auckland Centre. Mrs. Knight then threw the jack and bowled the first bowl of the new season. During the afternoon the greens were visited by Mr. S. Coldicutt. president of the Auckland Bowling Centre, Mr. A. H. Yeoman, treasurer of the centre, and Mr. T. R. Procter, member of the executive council. The greens were in excellent condition and a very enjoyable series of games was played. The results of play are as follow: Solomon, Alcock, Eaves, Witham 24, •v. Tait, Thomson, Downey, R. Prangley 21; Thomas, Hill, Nichols, Jones 39, v. Burrell, Vincent. Pinhey, Connor 16; Greenwood, McKay, Studd, White 20, v. Crawford, Laslett, Massey, Wilson 20; Hunt, Jackman, Robertson, Everltt 20, v. Bull, Gozzan. Fricker, J. Hollier 22; Perkins, Fanch, Newson. Turner 20, v. Crosby, James, G. Hardley, C. Hardley 17; Penman, Purser, McKenzie. Clarkson 22, v. Wilton, Foster, Leyjand, W. R. Knight 27, Young, Leo. Clark, Edmond 14, v. Percy, E. Hodges, Granger, W. Knight IS; Saussev, Leighton, Fisher, Roulston 26, v. Litchfield, Macaulay, McLeod, Coltman 20; Douglas, Smith, Crow, Mclvor 19, v. Moon, Humphries, McLarnon, Finlay 22. TE AWAMUTU Fine weather was experienced in Te Awamutu for the official opening on Saturday of the bowling, tennis and croquet season. The Te Awamutu Municipal Band played during the afternoon. Bowlers were present from Te Kuiti. Otorohanga, Hamilton, Cambridge. Huntly, Ngaruawahia, Matamata and Frankton, fully 10 clubs being represented. , The president. Mr. R. Metcalfe, welcomed the visitors, after which Air. R. Pilkington. president of the South Auckland Centre, addressed those present on matters pertaining to the centre. The president’s wife then rolled the jack, and play was commenced, the results being as follow: Whitney, Henderson. McLeod, McEwen (Ta Kuiti) 23, v. Murdock, Robinson, Langkelde, —. (Otorohanga) 12. Street. Dillicar, Andrews, Mitchell (Whitiora) 20. v. Teasdale, Brydon, Brown, Nolan (Te Kuiti) 23. Wilkinson. Rogers, McFarlane. Burkett (Ngaruawahia) 15, v. Dunkley, O Connell, Harris, Julian (Te Kuiti) 18. Leonard. Scott, Thompson. George (Huntly) 23, v. E. Bryan. Johnson, Preston. J.* T. North (Te Awamutu) 19. Hulme. Rev. Hay, E. James, fc>. R. .Tames (Cambridge) 20, v. Butterworth, Gittos. Ross. Gee fTe Awamutu) 16. Baines, Delaney, Crabb, Stewart (Matarnata) 18, v. Mclnnea, Christie, Civil, Hawkins (Te Awamutu) 22. Turner. Troup, Baker, Craws haw (Frankton) 25, v. Haines. Roach, Jourdain. T. Mclnnes (Te Awamutu) 10. Executive members: Wycherley, Prickett, Clavis. Pilkington 20, y. McCa v ter Reese, Smith. Metcalfe -1. Hogg. Bluck, Turnbull, R Bell (Otorohan"ai 37 v. Lawson. Collinson. Macarfchur, McMillan (Te Awamutu) -L Sins:. Cooper. Rowe. Crosby !mn«ra’i 20 v. Johnson. Beven. Cocker. CvnSck shank (Te Awamutu) 22. X?2S& ‘UT*? Barnett, Dunkley 22. WAITEM ATA Tho official opening of the Tt aitemata Bowling Club (Xorthoote and Birkenhead) will take place next Saturdav. the 19th. Members have been husv during the past week-ends making "improvements to the grounds, the most noted being the extra. seatmig accommodation erected, T. he fiounds and gardens ar© at present in splenaid condition. __ BUCKLAND CLUB There was a largo attendance of members and visitors at the official opening of the Buckland bowing "reen. Visitors were present fioni the Pukekohe. Waiuku, Fatumahoe Tuakau West End and Onehunga Clubs, i Mr. A. C. Tonkin end Mr. A. E. XV hit- ' ten represented the Auckland Bowling 1 The president. Ur. A. Hewitt, wel-

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corned the visitors and declared the green open for the season. Mrs. j Hewitt threw the first jack. On behalf of the Auckland Centre Mr. Whitten extended best wishes for a successful season. The croquet lawns were opened by Mr. Tonkin, who congratulated the 1 club on the progress it had made. The vice-president, Mrs. Hewitt, played the first ball. Results of matches are as follow: — < Wily, Barber, Webb, Urquhart, S, v. i Holland, Wiggins. Henry, C. Steele, 31; < Logan, Griffen, Bell. Allan, 15, v. Nicholson, Campbell, Shaw, Pattison. It; Bilkey, A. T. Wright, Wyatt, Maiden, ; 21, v. F. Steele, Conelly, J. Pirret, F. Hewitt, 10; Bullock, Jeffries, Fulton, , Horne, 14, v. Wright, Stringer. t Green- { way, Jamieson, 21; Richlngs, Vest, A. ■ Hewitt, Williams, 15, v. Worsfold, V hit- ( ten, Tonkin, Thompson, 27. PAPAKURA Representatives of the Northern j Waikato Bowling Associations, the Pukekohe, Rawhiti, Tuakau, Papatoetoe and Clevedon Clubs, were present at tho official opening of the Papakura Bowling Club. Mrs. E. D. McLennan, wife of the patron, threw the jack for the first game of the season. During the afternoon Messrs. J. W. Hardley and IT. Clarke, of the Auckland Bowling Centre executive, visited the green and the former addressed the bowlers. Following are the results of matches plaved:—Dickey, Lound, McKay, Moncrief, 3S, v. Thornton, Mullins, O'Connell, Hope, 24; Cornford, Watson, Nettlingham, Glatton, 13, v. Kevin; Fallon, \V. McEntee. Harris, 19; Andrew, Moise, Eames, Seaton, 22, v. Guigley, Guillard, Lupton, McCall, 16; Hancock, Meikle, Burroughs, Bates, 22, v. Bond, A. G. Smith, A. G. McEntee, Hosking, 15; Kinton, Willis, Palmer, Hyde, 22, v. Waters, Dunkley, T. G. Smith, Rice, 21. TE AROHA A record attendance of bowlers from Frankton, Cambridge, Okoroire, Matamata, Morrinsville, Thames, Waihi,' Paeroa and Katikati greeted the Mayor of Te Arolia, Mr. N. Coulter, on Saturday afternoon, when he officially opened the Te Arolia Club's season. Tlie greens were in perfect I order. • I Following were the results of the games:—Powell, Noake, Bradley, Frost, 22, v. Butt, Lipsey, Wilcox, Waddell," 39; Hoyle, Soames, Anderson, Peterson, 22, v. Peters, Dickson, Towers, Silcock, 21; Coghill, Stack, Morrison, Tory, 22, v. Sellars, Connolly, Arthur, Hamilton, 3s; Forrest, Cornish, Heathcote, McCullough, 18, v. Wood, Wyborn, Clarke, McDermott, 17; Alexander, Taylor, Buchan, Masefield, 28, v. Kenrick, Burton, Adamson, Clothier, 19; Reese, Sherlock, Sing, Donald, 20, v. Tapp, Abercrombie, Selling, Brown, 13; Anderson, Palmer, Woodley, Wallace, 30, v. Stack, Tapp, Fowkes, Mortimer, 11; Cooper, Gardener, Mclvor. Pearce, 19, v. Williams, Gordon, Bint, Green, 14. WAIUKU The official opening of the Waiuku j Bowling and Croquet Clubs’ greens took place on Saturday in the presence of about 200 members. The visitors included Mr. J. M. Thomson, i of the Auckland Bowling Centre. The j president of.the bowling club, Mr. J. O. Crouch, declared the green open, and Mrs. Crouch threw the first jack. Mrs. H. Flavell, president of the croquet club, declared the croquet green open. During the afternoon the president of the bowling club, on behalf of the members, presented the green superintendent, Mr. IT. Flavell, with a pipe, as a mark of appreciation of his services. Mrs. Fenwick, •who was secretary of the croquet club for many years, was presented with a silver pjate on the occasion, of her silver wedding anniversary, which fell on Sunday. ONEHUNGA CLUB The Onehunga bowling and croquet greens were opened by the bowling president, Mr. R. Buchanan, who complimented tho committee on the general appearance of the club's property, and especially the fine condition of the three greens now in use. He said it was pleasing to him and all bowlers that Onehunga was coming back to the old days, when it was considered to have the best greens in Auckland. He invited all present to see the beautiful display of red tulips and blue cornflowers which decorated the afternoon tea kiosk, these being supplied and arranged by Mrs. and Miss Schnauer. After Mrs. Buchanan threw the first jack the president declared the greens open for play, the official ceremony of tho bowling section being concluded by the presentation to Mrs. Buchanan of a bouquet of sweetpeas and roses by Miss Marie MacFarquhar. Mr. S. Coldicutt, president of the Auckland Bowling Centre, and Messrs. ' T. Procter and A. Yeoman, members of i the centre executive, attended during the afternoon. Those present also attended the open- ! ing of the croquet greens, the first j bail bing played by Mrs. Buchanan. ! The official visitor from the Auckland Bowling Centre, Mr. A. B. Barter, complimented the women of the Croquet * Club on winning the senior banner ’ nine times in succession. ■ Music was supplied by the Onehunga Band, and the attention given to the afternoon tea arrangements was the final touch to what was considered by i all present the best opening day Onehunga has ever had. Results of games played are as ; i follow: ? ! President’s v. Vice-President’s teams.— i McMaster, Whiteside, J. K. Ross, R. , Buchanan, 27, v. Westney, Pringle, Luke. A. B. Barter, 23; L. Bray, Vazey, A. ’ Jones, A. Gatland, 15, v. Moore, Grace, 1 Allen, Keatley, 25; C. Skinner, Coutts, Cowell, Michaels, 22, v.. Gill, Angus, G. Jones, E. Marks, 12; Philips, Clarke, W. t Flowerday, J. White, 17, v. Skinner, , Thomas. Munro, E. Gatland. 24; McKume, Watkinson, Fordham, Harper, 22, 5 v. Somers, Richards. TT. Davis, F. Marks. - 35; W. Marks, Beere, Wigginton, E. Buckley, 25, v. Williams, Stokes, Bell, Wriglit ; . 24*; Evans, Neale, Walton, Wilson, 19, v. , Kennedy, S. Brown W. Davies, Bassett, 22; Keenan, Conolly, A. Brown, Lloyd, - 22. v. McXab, Ferguson, A. George. Mac- , Farquliar, 26; Buchanan, Foote, Vivian Bourke, .24, v. Markham, Mathieson, j Wallace,* 1. J. Sutherland, 18: Crichton, ■ Kirkwood, Taylor, T, George, 22, v. Hickman, E. Morton, Green, Venables, 18; » Hardcastle, Good, McAllum, Vella, 16, v. * Schofield, Welliam, Speight, Carbines, 21; Gibbons, Gentles, Cox. Robertson, 39, v. ■ Colebrook, Gordon, Lindberg, Caddy, IS; ■ A. Robb, Mann, Horsley, Schnauer, 20, v. Davenport, Captain Smith, Schnacken- ■ berg, Coppins, 16; Burgess, Farrar, • Snell, Blake, 21, v. Campling. Higgins, Lynburn, Kenny. 21: J. Robb. McGuire, ! A. Brown, 36, v. Keeling, Cannon, Farley, • j 22; Mills, Constantine. Greening, Davis, i 29. v. Ireland, J. Davis, Chalmers, Gray, ■ | 27. Total scores: President’s teams, 336; vice-president's, 332.

HILLSBOROUGH The official opening of the Hillsborough Bowling Club's green was attended by a large number of visitors and representatives of other clubs. The pavilion was tastefully decorated for the occasion. The president, Mr. Pearce, welcomed the visitors and said he considered bowls the Masonry of sport and one that wives should be proud for their husbands to indulge in. Mrs. Pearce then threw the jack across the green and declared the season open. The results of matches are as follow: —Sakev, A. Martin, Pilkington, Muston, 17*, v. Hill, Waters, Goldsmith, Kellv, 23: Hipkins, Buckle. Wilkinson, Hollows, 20, v. Mclntosh. White, Wilson, Williamson, 11: Twinanie, Maxwell, Mountain. Wilson. 27. v Parkinson, Mason, Thompson, franklin, 29: bayland. Clark, Gregory, Sheath, 14 v. Rutledge. Giles. Stringer, Kays. 13; Gray, Christie', Pollard. Mclvor. 24, v. Y\ omowell, Robertson, "Ward, Moon. 2,: Bagiev, Paterson, Platt. Goldsmith. 26, v. Monk, Oborn, Sainty. Foote, 17: McMillan, Cutforth. Lve, Donnell, 17, v. Hardman,' Scarborough, Preston, Cliff, 16.

HOWICK The official opening of the Howick Bowling and Croquet Club's greens was attended by a large and representative gathering, the function being the 21st anniversary of the club. The guests of honour were the only three original members of the club, Miss C. Gill, Mrs. A. Wyatt and Mrs. H. K. Gilmour, whose husband was the pioneer promoter of the club. A special anniversary cake was provided for these members. Mr. A. Selby, president of the Bowling Club, extended a welcome to members of tho visiting clubs. Mr. A. W. j Hall, M.P., stated he had made a j special trip from Wellington to attend, I as it always gave him tlie greatest S pleasure to visit the Howick Club. Mrs. j Gilmour threw the first jack and the | president declared the green open for play. j Messrs. J. W. Hardley and H. Clarke i represented the ' Auckland Bowling j Centre. Mr.-Hardley, on behalf of the j centre, congratulated tlie club on at- j taining its 21st anniversary and wished it every success in the future. He conveyed a message to the Howick Club from Queensland bowlers, who specially remembered Howick for its beauty and for the hospitality of its bowlers. Mrs. H. P. Johnson, president of the Croquet Club, made reference to the good work done by the women in the past and had every confidence in the future of the club. The guests of honour performed the ceremony of playing tho first balls on the croquet lawns and the president declared them open for play. During the tea interval each of the three women was presented with a bouquet and a commemoration budge. The president, Mrs. Johnson, was also the recipient of a bouquet, having acted for many years as secretary to the Croquet Club. Following are the results of the matches played:—Ritchie. Simpson, Selby, Addin - son, 19. v. Bowden, Runeiman, Waldren, A. W. Hall, IS: J. Roberts, Gandy, Beckett, Bayliss, 19, v. Mclntyre, Paton, Richardson, Hacket. 17; Beaumont, Dunn, H. Andrews, H. Jenkin, 24, v. E. 13. Bates, Weller, Gatward, Gollan, 16; Curtis. Scilley, H. P. Johnson, Bush. 22, v. F. Moran, Stubbs, W. Hall, W. Jenkin, 17; Cox, Granger, 16, v. Sloman, Smith, 32. HILLSBOROUGH CLUB "One of the cleanest and most democratic of games, bowls, may be termed the freemasonry of sport,” said Mr. E. A. Pearce, president of the Hillsborough Bowling Club, when speaking at the official opening on Saturday afternoon. A large number, among whom were many women, were present. Mr. Pearce went on to say that it was a sport which inculcated fraternity, doctors, lawyers and businessmen, all being" able to mix upon terms of equality. Then differences of opinion were submerged in one common idea, love of the game. At the conclusion of his speech, Mrs. Pearce threw the jack, and the season ; was declared open. j Afternoon tea was served by the women, who were thanked for their keen interest in the club.

ONEHUNGA The largest gathering ever seen on the Onehunga Bowling green was present on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the opening of the season. The president, Mr. Robert Buchanan, together with Mrs. Buchanan, left no stone unturned in order to make the function a success. Every available space of lawn was occupied by tables, while the music of the Onehunga Citizens’ Band added to the afternoon’s enjoyment. It is estimated that tho attendance, including the ladies, fell but little short of 500. Among those present were Mr. W. J. Jordan. M.P., and Messrs. A. B. Barter, S. Coldicutt, T. R. Proctor and A. IT. Yeoman, representing the Auckland Bowling Centre. Both Mrs. Buchanan and Mrs. A. A. Ivenny, president of the Croquet Club, were made recipients of beautiful floral bouquets after having formally delivered the first jack and croquet ball on the respective greens. CENTRE’S BUSY DAY Mr. S. Coldicutt, president of tlie Centre, Mr. A. M. Yeoman, secretary, and Mr. T. R. Proctor, member of the executive, visited the Epsom, Hillsborough, Mangere and Onehunga Clubs. Mr. J. YV. Hardley. member of the Dominion Council and Auckland Centre Executive, Mr. IT. C. Clark, member of the executive, visited Manurewa, Papakura and Howick. Mr. J. M. Thomson, member of the Dominion Council, journeyed to Waiuku. Club Games PAPATOETOE Ordinary Draw.—Nicholson, Boyce Anclerson, Cowlins 16, v. McFarland, W. AV ilson, Garr, Watson 16; A. Wilson, Wills, Roseveare IS, v. Reid, J. Daisley, Buckton 20; Foss, Dawson, Crawford 22 v. Parker; Jackson, W. Brown 16: Mob Ross, Lucena 30, v. Wylie. Young Smytheman. 15; Thorne, Gane, Tregear 9[ v. Graham. Whyte, Rawnsley 24; Phillipson, Trimble. Bygrave 24, v. Snelling, Ranum, Civil 19. CAMBRIDGE Club Games.- Watters, G. Wilkinson, Cowling, Halliday 17, v. Smyth, Hooker, Edwards, Boulton 17: Welsh. Thorpe Tucker, McCathie 21, v. Wcatherall! Headilen, Woolley, McNamara 19; Martyn. IT. Sands, O'Toole, Dix 23, v Wa~liorne, Linsley, Moore, J. Low 16; Hamphire, Glanville, Speight, Webber 17, v. "Wooldridge, Muller, Munn, Easter, 25; Richardson, Hart. W. Sands, N. Hill 20, v. Nelson. IT. Webber. Simpson, Richards 13; Henricksen, White, E. James 20, v. Allen, Phairn, Sutherland 19; Hodgson, Perkins, Harris, Gibson 24, v. Smith, Shaw. Rodgers, W. Wilkinson 20. Inter-Club Games COUNTRY V. TOWN TRAVELLERS For Bach Cup.—J. Kirby, junr.. A. Alison. Miller, Peek 12, v. Cotterell. Joll, Somerfield, Dickson 2S; Bach, Provest Elliott, Tutt, 19, v.» Jones, Stanaway,’ Jackson, Quinn 21; Tucker. Thompson, Tarrant. Dick 19. v. Tailby, Cowie, Rankin. Fraser 21; Kirby, senr., Rudd. Wilkinson, R. Wilson 35. v. Prenti.se, Jack, Herron, Bryant 17; Robertson, Massicks, Clark, Leslie 19, v. Marshall. Holiday, Hill, Gill 25; Hewitt, Freeman, Kent, Richards 13. v. Watson, Gilliard, Little, Kelly 19; Morris, A. Holdsworth. S. Holdsworth, M. Stapleton 23. v. Myers, Noonan, Keys, Scantlebury 15; Simpson, Susman, McGlashan, Brooks 12, v. Davis. Beere, Rowe, Davidson 25. Totals. Country, 152: Town, 171. CARLTON V. MOUNT EDEN At Carlton.—Avery. Knight, Wright, Bates 20, v. Dignan, Daisley, Smith, Trayes 19; Ivoefoed, Ramsey. Doyle, Airey 19, v. McLachlan, Hamilton, Brixton, Snedden 21; Trundle, Thorne, Marshall. Kent 23. v. Wright, Duncan. Pollard. Turner 19: Stewart, Smallwood, Brittain, Bird 20, v. Trundle, Holland, Mitchell. Hunt 3 2; Richardson. Hurson, Cross, Hosking 20, v. Israel, Baird, Ritchie, Hardie-Xeil 19; Bell, Hewitson, Robertson, Laird 20, v. Little. Clayton, Cooke, Lamb 16. CARLTON V. AUCKLAND At Carlton. —Whitaker, Coots, Wall, Trescott 3 9, v. Lyell. Jenkin. Harvey, Osmond 14: White, Saver, Isaac, Ivilgour 26. v. Garrard, Johnston, Perry, Kelly 16. CARLTON V. MOUNT ALBERT At Carlton.—Hoodhouse, Strickett, Wishart, Gillen 25, v. Sinclair, Andrews, Wilson. Tomlinson 19. ST. HELIERS V. NEW LYNN At St. Heliers.—Le Grice, Cottrell, Philip, Ivoefoed, 22, v. White, Mead, Thompson. Wells 21. ‘ ST. HELIERS V. REMUERA ! At St. Heliers.—Clark. Thompson, Mar- ; ris. Knight 23, v. Ridings, Newton, Russell, McFarlane 14. INDOOR BOWLERS V. DOMINION RD. j At Dominion Road. —Williams. Williams, j Scotland. Sullivan 16, v. Wilson, Sawyer, ! Barber, Newton 20; Rattray, Cambridge. | Rowlands, Harris 21, v. Guthrie, Benson,

Brown, Carr 22; Speir, Hyles, Meak, Den- 1 nison 21, v. Roberts, Huston, Tattersall, Sharkey 25; Francis, Kingdom, Jones. Francis 15, v. Leonard, Buckley, Jones, Gifford 30. DOMINION ROAD V. MOUNT EDEN Denison Pins. —Clark, Xorgrove, Roberts, Ramsey 22, v. Cave, Spence, Oatridge, R. Robertson 13. VISITORS V. DOMINION ROAD At Dominion Road. Trebilcock, Peinches, Fairbrother, Flyger 22. v. Tre- . win, Ferguson, Chappell, Winks 29. MOUNT ALBERT Blyth, Cowsev, Hawke, Bromley 19, v. Lonsdale, Service, Allely, Cutforth 16: Maxwell, Hills, Wallett, Muir 20. v. Crowe, i Dyson, Sharpe, E. Thomas 19: Sheppard, Dickens, Guthrie, J. Thomas 23, v. Hum - j phreys, Pattison, Stewart, Baildon 22; j Pool, Wallace, Garlick, Bennett 23, v. j Hall, Barton. Luke, Holdsworth 21; Grix, j Dimerv, Stevens, Town ley 25, v. de Castro, Lang, Oldham, Floyd IS. DEVONPORT Barber, Guodie, Bartley, Ellisdon 21, v. Elmsley, McDonald, Miller, Wooller 16: Koefoed, Lacy, Goldwater, Trevithick 22. v. McCallum, S. Wrigley, Newbegin, Hamlin 17; Flynn, Foster, Watson. Ogilvie 27, v. Harty, Fulljames, Melville, Mason 19; Richards, Atkin, Andrews 23, ; v. McPherson, Rice, McLeod 20. Winter Stars: Coleman, Rees-George, Goldsworthy, Morgan 22, v. Blair, Martinson, Lowe, Anderson 12. CARLTON Winter fours: Bartrum, TJoneyfield, Hardy, Chapman 22, v. Allen, Alden, Gilliard, Perry 21; Brown, Fish, Inder, Me- j Ivay 15, v. Schneider, Dickson, Horrell. 1 Buchanan 17. RAWHITI Ryder, Thronson, Robertson. Vaughan, | 19, v. Katterfeldt, Wilmot, Moncur, T. j Thomson IS; Cameron, Morrow, Taylor ! 23, v. Brownlie, Murray, McPherson 19; ; R. Walker, M. Thomson, Millard 27, v. , Torrens, Brown, Bennett 16: Leaning, D. , T. Walker, Mclnnes 20, V. Scarborough. ! Savin, Cliiplin 14. PONSON BY Ordinary draw: Elleray, Drummond, , Butland, Bridges 26, v. Hunt, Allen, j Richardson, Mclnnes 15; Smith, Baggett, ; Matthews, Miller 21, v. Skinner, Water- | worth, McCrea, Fitzgerald 17; F. Leatham. A. Leatham 26, v. Rolfe, Best 12. REMUERA Finlayson Badges: Griffiths, IT. East,! Gray, E. East 21. v. Scott, Spooner, Wight, Daniels 19. Pairs: Wallace, Bowles 24, v. Fisher, Baker 19. 1 ST, HELIERS I Ordinary draw: Reid, Hunt, May 27, v. i Andrews, Brewer, Diamond 21; Dawson, i Blomfield 19, v. Bradshaw, Campbell 22: 1 Warren, White —, v. Garrard, Boolcfield ! 12; Eadv, Stevens, Price, Wright 24, v. Scotting, Tyndall, McLaren, Porter IS; Ingli's, Lawrence, Diamond, Jackson 25, v. Negus, Hulse, Crawsliaw, Brunette 18. CYCLE RACES MANUKAU AMATEURS IN FORM On Saturday the Manukau amateur cyclists took advantage of the excellent road and weather conditions and staged two 55-mile races. The events attracted a total of 41 starters, the fastest time of the day being 13min 54 2-osec, put up by J. IT. Wade. ! Following are the results: j Si-Mile Junior (9 starters). —D. Milne (scr), 1; 11. V. Gordon (40sec), 2; S. Pinfold (20sec), 3. D. Milne (scr), fastest time, 15min 34sec. ss-Mile Senior (33 starters). —A. MV. Mackrell (lmin 50sec), 1; L. IT. Dwight (lmin 50sec), 2; L. ITall (lmin oOsec), j 3; Iv. Spragg (lmin 50sec), 4. J. Wade (scr), fastest time, 13min 54 2-ssec. SWIMMING AT THE SHORE Devonport, and the North Shore generally, seem to be waking up and making use of the immense advantages it has in the way of beaches, to teach swimming. Last year, the public schools, both primary and secondary, made big efforts to get pupils to swim for the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association certificates, and for those issued by the Devonport Club. As an instance of what is being done, the certificates issued to pupils of the Vauxliall School, Devonport, on Saturday may be quoted. There were:—4 for the mile, 18 for the 880yds, 33 for 220yds, and 50 for the 50yds. In addition 18 novices’ certificates were issued by the Devonport Club. ' This school has already produced the junior girl champion of New Zealand, and if the effort to teach swimming is maintained, it is only a matter of a very few seasons and the Shore will be making a big impression in the swimming world.

CROWDED COURTS SUN SHINES FOR TENNIS CLUBS OPENINGS PROSPECTS ARE BRIGHT Several more tennis clubs held their opening ceremonies in the city and the j suburbs on Saturday afternoon. All the courts were crowded and the weather was satisfactory for first-of- . season play. Scratch contests wore ; conducted at most of the clubs. A feature was the interchange of players . among: the clubs. On several of the minor courts, players from the large ; city clubs were playing'. On club courts which had already been opened, increased numbers of players, on the representation of the previous Saturday, were generally noticed. CAMPBELL PARK CLUB Hopes for an even belter season than that enjoyed last year were expressed by Mr. B. S. Barry, president of the Campbell Park Tennis Club in his opening speech. Mi-. Barry remarked also on the need for increased membership. The number of members last season had been 130, but as there were 10 courts I room could be found for many more players. As far as competitions were j concerned, the club intended to enter ■ three, if not four, teams. Mr. Barry recalled the success of the club’s team, ' which last season won its section in the B grade. I The value of co-operation with the Auckland Lawn Tennis Association was stressed by its president. Mr. E. Hickson. Miss A. Leng. winner of the women’s championship singles last season. served the first ball. A progressive doubles tournament followed. CARLTON’S PROGRESS

The rapid progress of the Carlton Tennis Club, Onehunga, was instanced by the large .attendance at the opening. A season ago, the club was conducted privately, but, since it was made public, the membership has risen quickly. The president, Mr. W. Miller, welcomed the players and said the season’s prospects were excellent. The first ball was played by Mrs. J. Pollard, and scratch games, arranged by the club captain and secretary, Mr. J. McMillen. formerly of the Linwood Club, Christchurch, were played. Dr. Kirkwood has been elected patron of the club and he intends to give a I trophy. This season, the club will play in C and D grades inter-club competitions. Messrs. J. Pollard, V. Parvin, J- Shand. G. Shand, W. Orwin, A. Aldred and 11. Chalmers form the committee, and members of the women’s social committee are Mrs. Peake, Mrs. Pollard, Mrs. Jeffries, Miss M. Pausina, Miss Thompson, Miss Catley and Miss AYigmore. MAUKU CLUB From Our Own Correspondent PUKEKOHE, Saturday. The Mauku Tennis Club held its official opening for the season this afternoon. There was a good attendance of members, and K visitors were present from other clubs. In the unavoidable absence of the president, Mr. J. F. Davies, the secretary, Mr. H. Swinbourn. declared the courts open ■ for play. Mrs. Davies played the first ball. During the afternoon the president of the Franklin Lawn Tennis Association, Mr. M. S. Campbell, visited the courts, and in a short address invited the club to compete in the association’s competitions. PUKEKOHE EAST From Our Own Correspondent PUKEKOHE, Saturday. The season was officially opened on the Pukekohe East Club’s courts this afternoon. The attendance of members and visitors fully occupied the club’s three courts, which were declared open by the Rev. J. Hubbard. Miss Ingram played the first ball. TE AWAMUTU From Our Own Correspondent TE AWAMUTU, Sunday. A very large gathering of tennis players assembled ye&terday for the opening of the Te Awamutu Club’s season. Mr. R. A. Coyne, president, welcomed the visitors and declared the courts open for play. A Yankee tournament attracted many, entrants, and keen contests resulted.' The final was

played between A. Bowler and Mrs. McTavish and H V. Holmes and Mrs. A. Walker. The former pair won after an exciting contest.

BIRKENHEAD AND NORTHCOTE The Birkenhead and Northcote Tennis Club’s season was declared open on Saturday afternoon by the Mayor Of Nor:., ot M A following the serving of the opening ball by Mrs. J. R. Gray. The Mayor said that facilities added since too end of last season - . prove a great boon to the club. An access road leading from Church Street to the back of the pavilion had been • formed. This would enable chips and other material for the courts to he brought right on to the spot with . case, and so the courts would get mow attention than previously and players would be assured of a better playing , surface. A direct and independent water supply was now available and the courts would accordingly be well watered and rolled. "This club is doing its best to foster the sport among the young folk.” said the Mayor. “To this end it has arranged that the courts shall be available to school juniors on all weekdays excepting Saturdays for a small season subscription.” The club secretary, Mr. Arnold Taylor. referred to the absence through illness of the president, Mr. L. S. Maxwell. a keen and active player. Members would be glad to hear that after passing through a very critical stage ; ho had finally “turned the corner.” Afternoon tea was provided and the | large number of players took part in a progressive tournament until a late j j hour. ANNUAL MEETING HELD ! In the absence of the president. Mr. ; L. S. Maxwell through illness, Mr. E. W. B. Herrick presided at the annual meeting of the Birkenhead and Xorthcote Tennis Club. The annual report and statement of accounts showed the club’s affairs to be in a healthy and ! progressive condition. All outstandi ing accounts had been met and the j bank overdraft reduced from £625 -is j to £573 16s lid. The improved finances j were largely due to the Easter : Tournament and Social Entertainment. A total sum of £BO having been raised from this source. Appreciation was expressed of the experienced services of the president. Mr. L. S. Maxwell and also to the Northcote Borough Council for the formation of the road leading to the club's freehold property and the laying of new water mains. The following officers were elected: President, Mr. L. S. Maxwell: vicepresidents, Messrs A. E. Greenslade. J. P. McPhail, J. B. Tonur. A. J. MaxI well, A. W. Smith. C. A. Deuxberry, S. E. McGill, W. M. Jacks. Dr. R. G Dudding, Dr. J. W. Craven. M. Weaver, E. J. Fraser and A. Campbell; hon secretary and treasurer, Mr. A. Taylor: ground superintendent. Mr. H. AV. Tyer; committee, Mesdames Weaver, Gray. Misses Robertson, Minns. New - man and Wrightson, Messrs Fitzpatrick, Herrick, Tyer, Cadness, Holmes. andtGray; delegates to the Auckland Lawn Tennis Association, Messrs Tyer and Fitzpatrick; match committee, Messrs Tyer, Fitzpatrick. Herrick and Cadness; hon. auditor, Mr. A. W. Christmas. DOMINION ROAD CLUB

The Deputy-Mayor of the Borough of Mount Eden, Mr. A. M. Bryden, officially opened two tennis courts which have recently been laid down by the Dominion Road Church of Christ, on Saturday afternoon. In introducing Mr. Bryden. the president, Mr. W. D. M. Glaister. said that a conception that Christianity was a kill-joy was prevalent, and he hoped that this move on the part of the church would help to destroy such an idea. Mr. Bryden said that he was pleased to see this addition to the facilities provided in the district l'or games and recreation. The club would stand for good-fellowship and true sportsmanship. The president and his wife entertained over 60 guests at afternoon tea. TOURNAMENT AT BIRKDALE A very pleasant afternoon was spent at a tennis tournament on Saturday, in the interests of the Birkdale Queen. Miss Dot Casey, at Mr. Hilder’s courts, Birkdale. Six combined doubles sets were played, with the following results: Mr. J. Norton and Mrs. D. Norton beat Mr. Armitage and Mrs. McKinstry; Mr. C. Schorman and Mrs. G. Schorman beat Mr. L. Moiler, jun., and Miss D. Casey; Mr. W. Hilder and Miss O. Hilder beat Air. Tl. Walton and Mrs. R. Walton; Miss B. Crombie and Mr. G. McGovern beat Airs. J. Alexander and Air. McHugh; Airs. W. Casey and Air. F. Schorman beat ALrs. W. Hilton and Air. L. Aloller; Air. O. Laurie and Air. R. McGregor beat Air. L. Alexander and Mrs. W. Ripley. In the final. Air. W. Hilder and Aliss O. Hilder beat ALrs. H. Norton and AJr. J. Norton.

SPEEDWAY IMPROVEMENTS WIDENING OF TRACK MORE SPEED AND SAFETY Improvements which have been carried out on the Mangere Speedway bv Mr. George Henning- called for high praise from the directors of the Auckland Automobile Racing Club, when they visited the track for the purpose of inspection yesterday. It war* considered that the coming season held, much for the sport. The track would be faster and safer and more spectacular racing - by both motor-cars and motor-cycles would be witnessed. The greatest amount of work has been carried out near the tinishingPost. while in parts the track has been widened by half a chain. The drain running round near the inner side of the track lias been tilled in, thus giving more width, and the swamp in th<* centre has been much improved by several miles of drains which ha\> been laid. All the corners have been cut away on the sharp turns, thus making it possible for drivers to take a wide swing with greater safety. This work | is being continued and will be com - i pleted for the first meeting of the season. which is to be staged on November 00. Mr. Ilenning is* also considering ; tne construction of a smaller track, j about half a mile in circumference, for | motor-cycle racing, and this may he I finished by Christmas. Arrangements are now in hand to provide better access to the speedway. I’ukaki Road is to be used as the ■ approach road, and entrance to the track will bo gained by 10 or 11 gates at intervals along the boundary of the property. This should obviate the traffic congestion which was so much in evidence last season. LIMIT MAN’S WIN ROAD CYCLE RACE PALMERSTON TO WELLINGTON Press Association WELLINGTON. Sunday. Tbe fourth annual Palmerston Xorth. jto Wellington road cycle race was | decided yesterday under fairly good | conditions. The roads. with the j exception of the stretch to Foxton, j were in good order. There was an j absence of wind until the competitors i reached the top of the Paekakariki j Hill, where they ran into a growing j southerly. W. Hussey, Foxton, I started off the limit mark, and from j beginning to end led the field unaccom- , panied after the first mile. Place details are as follow: W. Hussey, Foxton (70mR 6h. 25m ' 30» i S. Webber, Wellington (10m). 5h 44m 20s f j Cr. Lukey. Christchurch (scr), 5h 34m 20 3-5 g The others arrived in the following order:— C. R. Tasker. AVellington (60m>, Oh 3Sm 0 4-5: E. Blakeway, Palmerston Xorth (17m), Gli 3m G !-ss; R. Spencer, ; Palmerston North (45m). Gh CSm 30 l-ss: A Christian, Palmerston North (40m>. Gh 39m IS 2-ss; S. Puinti, AVellington (45m), Gh 44m IS 3-ss: r! Ericsson. AVellington (50m). «h 19m i 19 s: J. Campbell, AA’ellington (30m i. [ 6h 37m 3 2-ss. The fastest time was made by Cl. Lukey. with 5h 34m 20 3-ss, the second fastest time by S. AVebber, and the i third fastest time by E. Blakeway Palmerston North. RACE IN CANTERBURY : —~ SCRATCH MEN DEAD-HEAT i Press Association CHRISTCHURCH, Sunday. . Fifty-two amateur cyclists competed l in the annua) Christchurch to Amberly ; ! road race y ( iterday. A\\ J. Lamberton : i and F. J. Grose, both off scratch, dead- • | heated for fastest time and the 30miles' road championship of Canter - i | bury. Their time was lh 21m 30s. The placings resulted:—K. G. Lang© L (2m), l; Cl. F. Browne (4m 455), 2; 5 H. E. Young (3m). 3; X. Berry (3m). 4. Grose and Lamberton finished twelfth