BOWLING.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXV, Issue XV, 13 October 1900, Page 680

BOWLING.

M<>( NT EDEN CLVB. Complete arrangements had 1 »• en made to insure the success of the opening of the Mount Eden Bowling Club’s season on Saturday afternoon: but. of course, the weather bail its say. and the function was somewhat marred hya slight, dampness. There was a large attendance, however, in spite of the weather, ami the various Auckland clubs wore represented. The gns-n was gay with flags, and a large “Welcome'’ —quite superfluous, of course—greeted the t y« s of visitors, while the refreshment booth presided over by the ladies was decorated with greenery and flowers. The rain began to fall at 2 o'clock. ami the president. Mr E. Mahoney, was obliged to deliver his opening address in the pavilion. I he president in his address made refer- < ii< « to the war in South Africa, and went on to speak of the struggles and contests the Hub had had during the past year. Sixteen new members had joined their ranks, ami they had in their worthy secretary tMr <’. 11. Brookes) “The ('hampion of Champions." He regretted the bad weather. but it wa< (’aptain Edwin’s. He had much pleasure in asking his wife to throw’ the jack across the green in accordance with the custom. For his own part he did not see why ladles should not take a part in the game. (Cheers.) Mrs Mahoney then threw the jack across the green, and amid cheers declared the green open for the season. Music from Mulierl Brothers’ band a>d afternoon tea beguiled the time ‘away pleasantly until 4 o'clock, when the •weather cleared up and the patient bowiers were able to have a game. Four rinks*of 17 heads each were played. and the following w^ r e the scores;— r

No. 1 Kink: Messrs Bakenr Shipprrd,Hudson. Kdvvards (skip), H», v. Messrs Dutton, Mahony, Moran, the Ker. W. Beatty (skip); 11. No. 2. Kink: Messrs L. Owen. G. M. Main. 11. <». Krowu, J. l**H#ley (skip), 14, v. Messrs 11. N. Garland. J. It. M. Btewart, Tregaskis, Hu set den iskip), IK. No. 3 Bink: Messrs Sprvckley.- Fletcher, W. t'ulpau, A. 11. Brookes iskip). 15, v. Skepwlth, Ferguson, Thon. Stewart, J. J. Holland (skip), 15. No. 4 Bink: Messrs Haultain, <». Hrookrs iskip), IS, v. Messrs Hooper,Brown iskip). Hi. At lhe close of the game the visitors responded for their respective clubs. Father I’atterson apoke for the non-ltowlers, Mr J. J. Holland for Auckland, Mr Stichbury for i’unsonby. Hr Stewart for North Shore, Mr James for Mount Alltert, Mr HascldeH for Newmarket, and Mr Holden for Ilcmu••ra. <’beers were given for the ladies who provided tea, and for the visitors by the Mount Eden Club, the compliment being returned.