The Otago Golf Club played a “ bogey ” competition on Saturday, resulting in Mr F. Leitch coming out best of the “ colonel’s ” opponents, Mr J. R. Scott, Mr W. C. MacGregor, and Mr A. Howden tieing for second place. A Wellington telegram states that Scissors is scratched for all engagements this week. Prime Warden was scratched for the National Hurdle Race immediately after the weights appeared. Mr Murray Hobbs has bought Mr D. O’Brien’s place at Riccarton.
FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.
The regular meeting of the Linden Lodge, 1.0.0. F., was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Roslyn, last Wednesday evening, when there was a good attendance of members and visiting brethren. It was resolved to invite the members of Linda and Ruth Rebekah Lodges to a social evening to be held on August 12. After the regular business the lodge went into harmony, towards which several of the members and visitors contri buted. One candidate was initiated during the evening. Receipts, £ll 4s Id.
THE COURTS—TO-DAY.
