Thursday Trophies (R Grade)
Walker Cup
Jane and Chris Walker learned to play bridge at the Karori Bridge Club after having played social bridge occasionally in the United Kingdom before coming to New Zealand in 1977.
They donated this cup to the Club when they returned to England in 1985, as they had enjoyed their time in New Zealand and at the Karori Bridge Club in particular.
This cup was originally allocated for the Winter Pairs event but is now contested in a four series pairs event held in February.
Old Team Plate (Combined Autumn Teams)
This trophy has the following engraved on it:
AUTUMN TEAMS
Presented by
THE “OLD” TEAM
2012
It was first presented in 2012, and is awarded to the winning team of a three series teams event held in March, combined of both R and B Grade players.
Ohariu Cup
This cup is awarded to the winner of a three series pairs event held in March/April.
It was first awarded in 1998.
Ohariu Cup
This cup is awarded to the winner of a three series pairs event held in March/April.
It was first awarded in 1998.
Lawson Cup
Mr A.N. and Mrs Brita Lawson were foundation and longstanding members of the Club and very active in it.
Brita is remembered as having once said that she had held every position in the Club.
Mr A. Lawson was the Club’s first auditor.
Brita donated this cup in 1973 for the winner of the Junior Ladder. It is now awarded to the winners of the four session pairs event held in April/May.
Dottie Booth Memorial Trophy
Dottie Booth, who lived in Oriental Bay, was known for her very bubbly personality and delightful sense of humour. Although quite a shy person, she discovered belatedly that she could tell jokes well and used to keep people entertained after bridge on Thursday evenings with her stories. Such was her reputation in this field that a player is reputed to have once said, “It doesn’t matter what her bridge is like - just promote her”. However, this did not happen and Dottie continued to play on Thursdays until her sudden death.
This trophy was donated to the Club in Dottie’s memory by Evelyn Childs and was first presented in 1999. It is awarded to the winner of a three session pairs event competed for in June.
Alan Fearnley Trophy
The two crossed over pipes on this trophy are very symbolic of Alan Fearnley who was rarely seen without his pipe in his mouth.
Alan came to New Zealand from England in the post war period. He set up a grocer shop in Karori. He and his wife both played at the Club, but Alan much more so than his wife. He left the Club in the early 90s when they moved to Miramar and then joined the Kairangi Club.
Phil Merchant, a regular partner of Alan’s, remembers him as being friendly and fun-loving and always keen to try new conventions.
This trophy was first awarded in 1989 to the winner of a three session pairs event played in July.
The current trophy is a replacement, but still has the crossed over pipes engraved on it.
The two crossed over pipes on this trophy are very symbolic of Alan Fearnley who was rarely seen without his pipe in his mouth.
Alan came to New Zealand from England in the post war period. He set up a grocer shop in Karori. He and his wife both played at the Club, but Alan much more so than his wife. He left the Club in the early 90s when they moved to Miramar and then joined the Kairangi Club.
Phil Merchant, a regular partner of Alan’s, remembers him as being friendly and fun-loving and always keen to try new conventions.
This trophy was first awarded in 1989 to the winner of a three session pairs event played in July.
The current trophy is a replacement, but still has the crossed over pipes engraved on it.
Paul Dobbs Cup
This cup was donated to the Club in 1996 by a Club member at the time the Club was looking for trophies for those events that did not have them. Paul Dobbs was a relative of the Club member, and had recently died at the untimely age of 36 leaving behind a wife and four children. This cup was donated in his memory. Although not a bridge player, Paul was a card player.
This cup goes to the winners of a four session pairs event held in August.
The current trophy is a replacement.
Robson Cup
Nita Robson became a member of the Club shortly after its foundation and was a long standing and very actively involved member who did a lot for the Club. She and her daughter, Shirley Parr, who was one of New Zealand’s first female legal graduates, ran defensive driving courses in Karori.
This cup was first awarded in 1973, and goes to the winners of a three session pairs event held in September.
Fagerstrom Salver
Jocelyn Fagerstrom joined the Club in 1984. She became a committee member in the 90s where she served for 10 years, including being the President from 2003 - 2004. Over the years, Jocelyn spent a lot of time preparing funding applications to improve access for the Club, as well as for new chairs and carpet. In 2002 she sought community grants for lift access, and began a series of fundraising activities with raffles, a fundraising film at the Penthouse, and the introduction of the trade table. Writing applications for sponsorship was a very time consuming process. All applications required a mass of information about the Club, along with reasons for seeking the funding. Her persistence paid off and Jocelyn secured three separate fundings totalling $41,280. Along with her other fundraising activities, she raised a total of $55,000 which went a long way towards the total cost of $59,000 for the lift. Since its installation in 2005 the lift has been well used, providing access for many members who would otherwise not have been able to continue playing Bridge.
Jocelyn and her husband Lars donated this lovely salver to the Club in 2022. It is presented to the winners of the combined R and B grades Swiss Pairs event held in November. Lars Fagerstrom is well known for making beautiful Mulled Wine for Club members to enjoy annually in mid winter.
Jocelyn Fagerstrom joined the Club in 1984. She became a committee member in the 90s where she served for 10 years, including being the President from 2003 - 2004. Over the years, Jocelyn spent a lot of time preparing funding applications to improve access for the Club, as well as for new chairs and carpet. In 2002 she sought community grants for lift access, and began a series of fundraising activities with raffles, a fundraising film at the Penthouse, and the introduction of the trade table. Writing applications for sponsorship was a very time consuming process. All applications required a mass of information about the Club, along with reasons for seeking the funding. Her persistence paid off and Jocelyn secured three separate fundings totalling $41,280. Along with her other fundraising activities, she raised a total of $55,000 which went a long way towards the total cost of $59,000 for the lift. Since its installation in 2005 the lift has been well used, providing access for many members who would otherwise not have been able to continue playing Bridge.
Jocelyn and her husband Lars donated this lovely salver to the Club in 2022. It is presented to the winners of the combined R and B grades Swiss Pairs event held in November. Lars Fagerstrom is well known for making beautiful Mulled Wine for Club members to enjoy annually in mid winter.
Harrison Trophy
This trophy, (originally a silver water jug), was donated by Les Harrison as a ‘thank you’ for the many evenings he spent at the club. It is awarded to the winner of the last series of the year; a four session, different partners, event.
Les learnt to play bridge on the West Coast and became a member of the Westport Club in 1946. In 1972 he joined the Karori Club with his wife Joyce, and played in the Reserve grade on Thursday nights.
Les was a pharmacist, and in his later working life did relief work for the smaller pharmacies in the area. Joyce was a social worker.
The current trophy is a replacement.
John Jarvis Cup
John Jarvis initially learnt to play bridge privately and then at the Club in the late 70s. He was not only a regular player, but also served on the committee, was a director, and provided help to novice computer users.
John was an Administration Systems Officer at Todd Motors and gave willingly of his skills.
Not only his own skills did he give, but those of his son, Wayne, who installed the sound system that is still currently used at the Club.
John donated this trophy in 1986 to ‘encourage individual improved performance by play with different partners’. This is the premier event for the Thursday evening R Grade; it is run over six sessions throughout the year and is presented to the winner at the ‘end of year’ Christmas party.
John Jarvis initially learnt to play bridge privately and then at the Club in the late 70s. He was not only a regular player, but also served on the committee, was a director, and provided help to novice computer users.
John was an Administration Systems Officer at Todd Motors and gave willingly of his skills.
Not only his own skills did he give, but those of his son, Wayne, who installed the sound system that is still currently used at the Club.
John donated this trophy in 1986 to ‘encourage individual improved performance by play with different partners’. This is the premier event for the Thursday evening R Grade; it is run over six sessions throughout the year and is presented to the winner at the ‘end of year’ Christmas party.
Doug Clark Tray
Doug Clark joined the Club in the 70s. His wife, Jean, joined shortly afterwards as bridge was something they could do together. Doug was elected to the committee in 1981 and elected Vice President in 1983.
Doug took over the allocation of ‘C’ points between 1981 and 1984. He was on the maintenance sub-committee in the 80s and spent a lot of time painting and renovating the building. “He loved his bridge” said Jean. Christina Mander remembers Doug whistling very quietly when he had a good hand and had no worries about how to play it.
Doug directed on Thursday nights and was always keen to help new players. He was made a Life Member in 1992.
Doug donated this trophy in 1992 to be awarded to the then Wednesday (now Thursday) night player with the most ‘C’ points, in both duplicate and teams events, in any one year. It is presented to the winner at the ‘end of year’ Christmas party.
Doug Clark joined the Club in the 70s. His wife, Jean, joined shortly afterwards as bridge was something they could do together. Doug was elected to the committee in 1981 and elected Vice President in 1983.
Doug took over the allocation of ‘C’ points between 1981 and 1984. He was on the maintenance sub-committee in the 80s and spent a lot of time painting and renovating the building. “He loved his bridge” said Jean. Christina Mander remembers Doug whistling very quietly when he had a good hand and had no worries about how to play it.
Doug directed on Thursday nights and was always keen to help new players. He was made a Life Member in 1992.
Doug donated this trophy in 1992 to be awarded to the then Wednesday (now Thursday) night player with the most ‘C’ points, in both duplicate and teams events, in any one year. It is presented to the winner at the ‘end of year’ Christmas party.