TOURNEY OPENS

Waikato Times, Volume 128, Issue 21357, 27 February 1941, Page 4

TOURNEY OPENS

HAMILTON CROQUET CLUB FIRST DAY’S PLAY The annual tournament of the Hamilton Croquet Club began yesterday in perfect weather, the greens, which are in splendid order, presenting an inviting appearance to members and the many visitors. The president of the club, Mr H. H. Howden, opened the tournament and wished the competitors successful and happy play. On behalf of South Auckland, the vice-president, Mrs J. R. Fow, suitably responded. The tourney is under the capable management of Mrs A. E. Savage, assisted by Mrs G. Brockelsby. Following are results of yesterday’s play:— Handicap doubles. Mesdames Brockelsby and Wainwright beat Mesdames Bullock and Teesdale; Mesdames Windsor and J. B. Taylor | beat Mesdames Curling and Green; Mrs Brough and Miss Wainwright beat Mesdames Denz and Young; Mesdames Old and Forsyth beat Mesdames Clevely and Howe; Mrs ; Brough and Miss Wainwright beat i Mesdames McPherson and Proudi lock; Mesdames Denz and Young ! beat Mesdames Proudlock and Mc- ; Pherson; Mesdames O’Brien and ! Parkinson beat Mesdames Forsyth and Old; Mesdames O’Brien and Parkinson beat Mesdames McPher- ; son and Proudlock; Mesdames For- * syth and Old beat Mrs Brough and Miss Wainwright; Mesdames BrockI elsby and Wainwright beat Mesdames Curling and Green; Mesdames Wind- ! sor and Taylor beat Mesdames Shepi herd and Comer. I Championship doubles.—Mesdames Denz and Bullock beat Mesdames Gee and Edwards and Munro and Lamprell: Mesdames A. Andrew and Forsyth beat Mesdames Munro and • Lampreil.