WANGANUI.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXV, Issue III, 21 July 1900, Page 111

WANGANUI.

It was very sporting of the Manuwatu Club to semi such a large team as they did on Saturday. 30th June, lit the previous match in May only three players had been able to get. up to Wanganui; but, knowing that it is not. so easy for a team to go away in numerical force, we were as delighted as we were pleased to hear that the Manawatu Club was coming to invade us with their full strength. The only absentee from their ranks was Mr. Perston, who has lately come to live in the district. .Another enthusiast, who has often played in these interclub contests, Mr. C. J. Still, has gone to Wellington. Conditions were very favourable for the match. What little wind there was when play started at 1 o’clock soon dropped, and, thanks to the attentions of the greenkeeper. Mr. D. Murchison, the course aud greens were in capital order; indeed, there is little doubt that Wanganui possesses the best short course in the country. There were ten representatives from each club, and a most, enjoyable afternoon's sport was had. The enjoyment of both visitors and players was largely increased by the kindness of the captain’s wife (Mrs. Gifford Marshall), who, assisted by some of the members of the Ladies’ Club, kindly provided afternoon tea The visitors had previously been entertained at lunch at the Rutland. The match between Messrs. Harold and Strang (Manawatu) was, as usual, interesting. Mr. Harold is playing in line form, and last week, playing nine holes, got round in 37. Tt is noteworthy that he did the Lilliput hole, about 120 yards over a hill, and sandbanked in 1. This hole has frequently been done in two before. Mr. Monro (Manawatu) inflicted a crushing defeat on his young opponent, who has not been so assiduous in practice as he used to be. and who made a wretched display. Dr. Wilson (Manawatu) was handicapped by a strained tendon.

and suffered u two-hole defeat from Mr. Palmer. Mr. 1). Meldruni was playing in tine form, and had all his own way with Mr. F. 11.. Cooke, usually a strong player. Mr. G. Saunders (Wanganui) was too much for Mr. Foy, though the latter is a much-improved player. Colonel Gorton played in capital form, and inflicted a severe defeat on Mr. W. D’Arcy. Mr. Watson (Wanganui) played a consistent game with Mr. L. Abraham, and won comfortably by six holes. Mr. Greig (Wanganui), after a tough tussle with Mr. .1. Strang, succumbed by one hole. The return match was played on Saturday, July 14th, at Palmerston, when Wanganui sent down a strong muster of players. The di tailed scores are as follows:

Mr. A. Strang captained the Manawatu team, and Mr. Gifford Marshall acted in a similar capacity for Wanganui. On July 7th the fourth monthly handicap was played by Bogey. The silver button this time fell to G. Saunders, 1, all square, who was followed by G. Marshall. 1 down, and Lomax, 2 down. The links, and especially the greens, are just now in capital order. In the ladies’ Bogey match, played on Wednesday, July ‘llth. Miss Cave won the senior, and Mrs. Innes, the junior medals. ® ® ® CHRISTCHURCH. July 10. Foursomes were indulged in on Saturday, when the greens were not. in very good order, the recent severe frosts having damaged them considerably. The work of removing- from Kussley io Shirley has already been put in hand, ami I hear that Messrs O’Rorke and Orbell have laid out an attractive course of 12 holes on the present available portion of the latter ground. It is hoped that the next medal competition will be held there. Mr Wilder, the captain of the club, has very kindly offered to give a prize to be competed for on th* first two or three Saturdays at the new links. This should certainly prove a draw, and induce members to muster strongly at the opening.

News has just been received in Christchurch of the death from enteric fever at Bloemfontein of Mr B. 11. I). Leigh, who contested the final for the club’s championship with Mr Kitto in September of last year. Shortly after that event, Mr Leigh left for England, hut on arriving at Capetown he found that war had broken out. and being of an adventurous spirit he promptly joined Roberts’ Horse, and saw a lot of active service. His sad death is very much regretted here, where he was a great favourite with all who knew him. As a golfer he was a charming opponent, and promised to become a really first-class plaver. NIBLICK.

Manawatu. Wanganui. A. Strang 0 v. J. Harold 4 W. Strang U v. G. Marshall ... 1 F. H. C.H>ke 0 v. D. Meldrum ... 8 Dr. Wilson 0 v. G. W. Palmer... p J. Strang . I v. J. D Greie ... 0 K. L-'oy . 0 v. G. Saunders ... 4 E. H. J. Monro Sv. I. Saunders ... 0 J. S. Wilson.... 0 v. S. Fitzherbert... ... 8 D. A. Abraham 0 v. H. B. Watson... ... f. Col. Gori on . 5 v. W. D’Arcy ... 0 14 33