BOWLING.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 204, 2 October 1914, Page 5

BOWLING.

- THE COMING SEASON. The first shot in the bowling season in Christchurch will be drawn on Saturday next. As far as the city is concerned, Sydenham is to have the'honour of leading off. Mr and Mrs J. Y. Beattie are to be host and hostess for the occasion. There should be a great gathering of bowlers if..the weather is at all propitious, as an early roll on the Sydenham green will be much appreciated. Reports are that the green is in fine order, and the club is looking forward to a most successful season. Dunsandel this year shares with Sydenham the distinction of early opening,— as that club also gets down to business to-morrow, THE PENNANTS. The centre adopted the scheme of Pennant matches submitted by the executive, and the new scheme will be given its triai run this season. It onlyremains for clubs to support the centre loyally, and enter for the pennants as many rinks as possible. The scheme is not presented as a faultless one, and as time goes on any defects which experience reveals will be remedied. The city club should enter-for all the Pennants —Red, White, and Blue. There is no reason why any city club should put in less than eight rinks, . Some of the country clubs may be Unable to put in more than three or five, but they should make an effort to put in all they can. POINTS OR AGGREGATE. The new Pennant scheme will give a trial to a very interesting experiment, in that points for the pennants will be awarded on the number of rink games won, and hot on the aggregate score. As a general rule, the club which wins the most rink games is also up on the aggregate of points, but these are exceptional occasions. One or two rinks may go down badly and lose the surplus points. One feature of the new scheme will probably receive consideration during the season. In the Red Pennant there are three rinks, and in the white there are five, including the three reds. We will presume that one club wins all three rinks in the red, and loses two in the white. By counting the three points win in the Red Pennant it also wins the White Pennant game. It is in I a case of this sort that the aggregate ' score would japerate more justly. One could go on producing hypothetical cases, but it may be wiser to wait until suitable instances occur in actual play. CHRISTCHURCH CLUB. The Christchurch Club 4s opening on the'loth, and it is reported that this old established green is in tip-top order. CANTERBURY CLUB. The two Canterbury greens are said to* be looking well. They will be open on the 10th, and it is said that ''Ladies' Day" is to follow on the 17th. ST. ALBANS. . The St. Albans Club is opening on the 10th. The departure of Mr A. L. Parsons is very sincerely regretted by members. He lias skipped his rink to victory on many occasions, and winning or losing he has always played the game. He', was entertained at a social gathering last evening, when the riglit things were said with due heartiness. OPAWA CLUB. Opawa has chosen the popular 10th. The green is in top notch order, thanks to the assiduous attention given it by the green superintendent (Mr H. A. Bruce) and the caretaker. Opawa has notice was the American-bred stallion Van Coronado. The massive son of Del Coronado has already giv.en racegoers a taste of his quality, and though he is to be bred to a few mares, I have no doubt that now he is becoming quite acclimatised he will do even better than in the past. Imported horses are usually a bit more '"nervy' than the local, product, but in this respect Lovelock is the exto the rule. A better dispositione.d and mannered One than the American-bred daughter of Zolock and Carrie B has never appeared on a New Zealand track. Prior to leaving America, Lovelock had the unique record of «ten wins out' of eleven starts, and took a record of 2min s+sec. Unfortunately, she has not 'yet struck form in the land of her adoption, probably through want of acclimatisation. She is now looking in fine order to start the season's campaign, though it is just questionable as to whether her understandings will stand a great deal of hard work. In the next paddock was another of Conway's importations, Neeretta, one of the nicest-actioned trotters that has ever come to these shores. She is a particularly fine-bodied mare, but unsoundness has prevented her showing her worth on the local tracks. At present she is fairly forward, and her mentor has every hope of being able to start her before the season is very far advanced. , ; BRED IN THE PURPLE. Taking matters contentedly in some of the home paddocks were the brood mares that have done so much to help build up the reputation of Coldstream Lodge as a successful stud farm. Amongst them I noticed Sal Tasker, the dam of Coldstream Bells, and. Sally Brass, distinctly in foal to Huia Dillon. The selection of an untried sire last season to mate with her was done with the express purpose of getting a strain of the muchly-prized Grattan blood in the offspring. Another racecourse favourite, Nonce, who is getting on in years, was not bred to last season, but. she has already proved her worth as a brood mare by producing Lady Derby, Lord Derby, Derby Bells, Derby Chimes, and Queen Cole/ Runaway also is not in foal, but Marie Narelle is expected to produce to Coldstream Bells in the course of a few days. Though in her eighteenth year, the Vancleve mare Vanquish, dam of Marie Narelle, Van Tromp, Runaway, and Galvanita, looks hale and hearty, ami she is due to foal shortly to Coldstream Bells. Mabelle, the half-sister to Sal Tasker by Abbey Bells, is in foal to King Cole, as is Lady Derby to the American sire Van Coronado. A TRIO OF YEARLINGS. Disporting themselves in another paddock, were three -yearlings, of whom the one that took my fancy most was a well-grown, quality-looking colt by Petereta from Lady Derby. There is also a lot to admire in the black filly by King Cole from Norice, but the Harold Dillon —Runaway colt is decidedly on the small side. Altogether the collection of brood mares, stallions, and juveniles now located at Coldstream Lodge is one that does its owners every credit, and they should certainly more than uphold its existing high prestige. TEMPLAR.

added a croquet lawn to its attractions, and the ladies are duly grateful. LINWOOD'S OPENING. Another 10th inst. opening is fixed for Linwood. This club i§ joining the ranks of those which can give their members afternoon games. The green superintendent is Mr Henry ■ Burson, who is an enthusiast. The club has looked after the ladies' croquet lawn very well. It has been extended, and i the ladies no doubt will be appreciative. The extra croquet lawn has been respwn, and will make a welcome addition. * . EDGEWARE GREEN. Edgeware also opens on = the 10th, when Mr and Mrs J. W. Beanland will, be the hosts. Reports state that the green is in fine order, and the club is faced with a prosperous season. UNITED CLUB. The United Club opens on the 10th. The club is full of playing strength and ought to give a good account, of itself during the season. PAPANUI CLUB. Papanui opens on the 17th. The green was top-dressed during the off season and promises well. A tennis court has been added to the amenities and is a decided acquisition. SUMNER PROGRESSING. ! The' Sumner Club also favours the 17th. This club is growing in favour. It is to have the services of a caretaker this season, and will also enjoy the new pavilion. John Maynard, the old Canterbury player, should be an! acquisition to the playing strength. LEESTON CLUB. The Bowling Committee of the Lees-, ton Bowling, Tenuis, and Croquet Club' met this week. Mr H. Neave was elected chairman, and Mr S. W. Johnston secretary. Messrs Neave, Robertson, and Johnston were appointed delegates to represent the Leesjbon Club on the Ellesmere Bowling Tournament Committee. It was decided to open the season on October 10. As the champion singles and doubles of last season were not finished, it was decided to play off the final on or before October 16. The club competitions for the season are handicap singles, handicap doubles, champion singles, and champion rinks. ASHBURTON. The Ashburton Bowling Club opened its season on the Domain green yesterday. The president, Mr P. Stewart, welcomed the members, and\ stated there were very good prospects for the coming season. * Miss Stewart rolled up the first jack, and Mrs T. M. Clark bowled the first ball. A series of rink games was played and afternoon tea was served.