LAWN TENNIS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22521, 1 October 1938, Page 7

LAWN TENNIS

TAKAHANGA CLUB MEETS

The annual meeting of the ' Takahanga Tennis Club was'held recently. Mr F. Taylor presided. Eight new members were elected.

The report showed that the last season was very satisfactory in every way. Matches were played against the Waiau, Oaro, and St. Michael’s clubs. A new pavilion was erected by the aid of working bees, and it was proposed to carry out further, similar work during the coming season. Mr L. Shannon, who was an enthusiastic member of the club before his departure from the district, was made a life member. The balance-sheet showed a credit of £3 '2s sd, and the assets were £l4 18s 7d above liabilities. The following officers were elected:— Patron, Mr J. Boyd; president, Mr T. Taylor; vice-presidents, Dr. R. L. Withers, Messrs J. A. Johnston, E. J. Williams. J. C. Smith, F. J. Monk, and P. Curran; secretary and treasurer, Mr T. Drabble: auditor, Mr E. R. McClatchy; club captains, Mr E. R. McClatchy and Miss M. Osmond; vice-cap-tains, Mr McLachlan and Miss N. Pluck; committee, Misses E. Ferry and D. Osmond, Messrs D. Taylor and F. Symes; match committee, Misses M, Osmond and N. Pluck, Messrs T. Drabble, E. -R. McClatchy. and McLachlan; ladder stewards. Miss M, Osmond and Mr E. R. McClatchy. The opening day was fixed for today.

AKAROA - DOMAIN CLUB OPENS

The Akaroa, Domain Tennis Club opened its season on Thursday in fine, cold weather. Tire Mayor (Mr F. Davis), in declaring the season open, remarked on the fine appearance of the courts, and wished the club every success. Mr V. Brocherie. club captain, and Mr J. H. Squires, of Christchurch, also spoke Cups won in last year’s tournament were presented- by the Mayor as _£ollow:—Women’s singles, Mrs M. Richardson; men’s singles, Colin fiPool; mixed doubles for cup given by Mr. H. L. Dyer, Miss D. Pool and E. H. Giddens. Competitions were won as follows: Putting, women. Miss Richardson; men, Shuttleworth; quoits, women. Miss West; men, Shuttleworth. ,

MOCK ELECTION AT SWANNANOA

SUPPORTERS OF NATIONAL ' PARTY ENTERTAIN

Proceeds amounting to about £2O were obtained by supporters of the National Parly at Swannanoa from a mock election held in- the Swannanoa Hall on Thursday., night. About 150. were present. Mr M. Spencer-Bower presided. The speakers were Mr and Mrs N. M. Izard, Messrs E. D. R. Smith, H. M. Burgin. and Spencer-Bower. ; Mr Burgin was elected candidate for Swannanoa. After the election, there .was a dance, for which Miller’s orchestra played the music. A lucky spot waltz was won by Mr J. Petrie and partner. Arrangements for the election and dance were made by a committee comprising Mesdames Evans, H. M. Burgin. A. Tutton, Ward, Treleaven, Misses Spencer-Bower and Tutton, and Messrs Burgin, Harman, J. Petrie. SpencerBower. Evans, and Dawson.

PLUNKET SOCIETY

MARSHLAND COMMITTEE MEETS

Mrs L. Hale (president) presided over the monthly meeting of the Marshland Plunket Committee. Letters of thanks were received from the Christchurch committee and from the convener of the produce stall at the recent Plunket Day appeal for the produce and donations sent-from Marshland.

Arrangements for the annual fancy dress party on October 29 were completed.

DINNER TO FOOTBALL TEAM KAIKOURA JUNIOR PLAYERS The members of the Kaikoura junior Rugby football team were the guests of honour at a dinner given recently. Mr B. Dooley, president of the Kaikoura Club, presided," and was supported by Mr W. Mockett, president of the Hurunui Sub-Union, and Mrs Mockett, and Mr Noel Ross . (Culverden). Toasts included “The King,” “The Junior Team.” “Donors of Trophies,” “The Hurunui Sub-Union,” “Referees,” “Selectors,” “The Ladies,” and "The President.” Mr Mockett congratulated the team on going through the season without being beaten. Kaikoura has won the cup presented by Mrs F. Smith in 1920 six times. The Harrison Memorial Cup, given in 1927, has. been won by.Kaikoura three times. The Amuri Shield has also been won by Kaikoura.

GOLF

MEDAL MATCHES PLAYED AT CULVEBDEN

The results of the medal matches played on the Culvefden golf cqurse recently are as follows: Women—Miss M. L. Murgatroyd 106, 42 —64: Mrs G. H. Loffhagen 107, 34—73. Men—Senior: R. Maw'9l, 24—87; L. E. Taylor 94, 18—76: H. MT , Searle 91, 13— 78; W. A. Murray 100, 21—79. Ladies’ Golf Union Match—Mrs G. H. Loffhagen 111, 34—77; Mrs G. T. Cochrane, 117, 35—82.

FINALS OF CHAMPIONSHIPS AT CHEVIOT

The best scores In a four-ball bogey match played recently by|the Cheviot Golf Club are as follows:—L. H. Marshall and T. Kerr 3 up. T. D. Childs and T. Gurnsey 3 up, L. H. Marshall and T. Kerr won on a- count back. The final of the men’s championship was won by L. H. Marshall, who beat T. Kerr, 1 up, on the thirty-seventh green. Mrs E. Edridge beat Miss ,K. Rutherford In the final of the women’s championship.

CHEVIOT BRANCH OF LABOUR PARTY

There was a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the Cheviot branch of the Labour Party. After the meeting the Workers’ Educational Association group-met, and Mr J. Johnson, M.A., tutor, addressed the meeting and took part in the discussion.

BADMINTON

TECHNICAL CLUB BEATS - LITTLE RIVER •The Technical Badminton Club' (Christchurch) played a match against the Little River Club on Wednesday evening at Little River. Technical won by 10 games to 6. Scores (Technical names first):—

Women’s Doubles—Miss Taylor and Miss Byrne 15, Miss Savage and Miss Benison 1; Miss Mitchell and Miss Tobin 7, Miss Rae and Miss Garlick 15.

Men’s Doubles—Rogers and W. Lamb 15, J. Richards and P. Steans 18; Ingham and R. Geoghagan .il, R. Jones and R. Barclay 15. . Mixed Doubles—Miss Byrne and W. Lamb 15, Miss Savage and J. Richards 4; Miss Taylor and Rogers 15, Miss Rae and P. Steans 4; Miss Mitchell and Ingham 7,’ Miss Bennison and R. Jones 15; Miss Tobin and R. Geoghagan 10. Miss Garlick and R. Barclay 15. Women’s Singles—Miss Byrne 11, Miss Savage 4; Miss Taylor 11, Miss Bennison 2; Miss Mitchell 11, Miss Garlick 9; Miss Tobin 2, Miss Rae 11. Men’s Singles—Rogers 15, J. Richards 10; W. Lamb 15, J. Steans 2; R. Geoghagan 15, R. Jones 17; Ingham 18, R. Barclay 16.

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MINIATURE RIFLES

WEEKLY SHOOT.AT HALDON

There was a good attendance at the weekly shoot of the Haldon Miniature •Rifl* Club. The hotty button was won by V. Mathias. The best scores were:—W. Oakley 70, Mrs Oakley 68, R. Clucas 67, .F. Lewis 66, D. Yaxley 68, D. Hill 64, Miss Wells 66, J. W. D. Hall 69. Mrs Gough 64, F. Gough 69, V. Mathias 70. XL Hockridge 62, - J. Williams 64, Mrs Gemmell 66, Miss Bennett 67, Mrs T. Clucas 64.

Match Against Springfield A friendly match between the Springfield and .Haldon Clubs, on the Haldon range, was won by Haldon by six points. Scores were:— Haldon—J. W. D. Hail 79. D. Yaxley 73. D. Hill 76. R. Ballagh 74, V. Mathias 78. F. Lewis 77, W. Oakley 70, J. Williams 72, R. Clucas 77, A. .Miller 66, F. Gough 78, Mrs T. Clucas 78, Miss Bennett 75. Miss Wells 70. Springfield—Berry 79, Rhodes 66, Glassey 78, Tolerton 74, Taylor 76. Carson 72. Clark 78, Fagan 75, Topp 79. Milligan 77, Faulkner 73, Sutherland 71, Mrs Gemmell 70, Mrs Oakley 77.

WOMEN’S MEETING AT OMIHI

There was a good attendance, at a women’s meeting held by the National Party in the Omihi Hall recently. Mrs W.- Mackay (Christchurch) gave an interesting address. Mrs Munro presided.