LAWN TENNIS.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXVII, Issue 258, 5 November 1906, Page 2

LAWN TENNIS.

MT..AI/BBRT LAWN TENNIS CLUB. The la-wns of tie abovj? clnb, sitnated at "FerfidaJe," w«re duly opened for the season, in conjnndtlon with toe Bowling Clnb on Saittrday afternoon last. The weather being perfect, there was a large gathering of local and town visitors. Owing to the absence- of_:the president (Hon. Geo Fowlds), who wired his apology, and also best .wishes for the season, the president of the -Bowling Club (Mr. T. A. Ashton) declared, the lawns opened.for play, etc., and welcomed the visitors. The grounds were in excellent condition, due to the untiring efforts of the secretary (Mx. N. Ashton) and other members ,'of the committee, and many ..enjoyable games were indulged in. Itaring the afternoon the ever-welcome "tea" was dispensed under the guidance of Mrs. and Miss Garlick. Mrs. Ashton, and lady friends. There being a fnll list of membeiß in this cteb, everything points to a very successful season.

ONHETONGA CLUB.

Tine opening ceremony in connection with, the OneSmnga 1/a.wn Tennis Club took place on Saturday afternoon last, when there was a large attendance present. Tie weather -was perfect, and a number of Interesting games -were played, the four courts being fnlly oeenpred.

iXiCSJUASp TENUIS ChtS.

Th6 r lawns of the above club in. Grafbonroe.d were' duly opened for the season on. Saturday afternoon last," '.when a' most enjoyable afternoon was spent; the weather being all that could be. desired, land ttaanks to ttfe untiring efforts of a- few energetic members, the Jawris tooth looked and played splendidly. 'AS" usnal the dnb were' the guests' Sp'the'- Aaekhmd '80-wSng .(2ub on-; --—-^— iZSI^-J