LAWN TENNIS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1289, 18 November 1911, Page 12

LAWN TENNIS.

IBr "Footwui.t."] FORM ON THE CITY COURTS. Wellington Provincial Championship and Handicap Tournament, at Day's Kay, ilnnuury "0, 22, '£), 11112. New Zealand Championships Tournament, nt. Lancaster l'ark, Chrinlchurcli, December 23, 2G, 27, and 2S, mil. Itangilikoi Tournament at Marlon, December 2G and 28. Hawko's Bay Championship nnd Handicap Tournament, at Hastings, on December 20, 27, and 2S. Pahiatua Tournament, at Pahiatua, New Year. Davis Cup Contest—December 29, 30, 1911, and January 1, 1912, at Lancaster Park, Christchurch. Wairarapa Championships nnd nnndicap Tournament, at Mastcrton, on January 20 and 22, 1912. Last Saturday opened up fino though breezy. All tho matches were disposed of with tho exception of thoso in winch tho Johnsonvillo Club were engaged. Diminished membership docided the club hot to play, and tho Management Committee allowed the marches to stand over until the end of tho draw. Men's Shield Competition. Wellington A were much too strong for their B team. None of tho B people were able to secure a single set, and, oontcquontly, it was a complete walk-over. Jeffory, who generally, plays a bright game," did not come up ,to this usual form in tho second set against Brown, going down more easily than he shonld have done. Both Ward and M'Nicol mado no mistake about tho result of their respective games with Columb and Kirkcaldie. M'Caul, however, had some opposition from Grant. The doubles were a foregone conclusion for tho "A's," and they were never extended. Brougham Hill proved too good for Victoria College. The College team might certainly havo been stronger. F. P. AVilson did not quite find his game until well into the second set, his play was good at times, however. H. V. Howe appeared to much better advantage than he did against Wellington throe weeks ago. Hawkins, although he had to retire during the-second set against Beere, had his opponent well in hand, althongh Beere occasionally got in a nasty cut drive. Smith opened up well in his single, winning tho first threo games to love. He also played with judgment in his double. Cleghorn, on the day, was too good for J. A. B. Howe. He played with remarkable ease, placing well. He should find a much better position in the College team.. Tho doubles in both cases ran into three self, but, save for one or two quick interceptions and good placing in the first, tho games were chiefly conspicuous for the many attempts to toss success fully against a patchy wind. Apparently the ladies in tho Wellington A team were not to bo beaten by the performance- of their men's team. Each lady won her singlo without being in tlio least bit anrions and, in the double, the 15 team fell easy victims. Not a single set was scored against tho A team.

Victoria College have some good sound players to help them this t season. Miss Tenuent should develop into a 6trong player. Miss Van Staveren, as usual, played with considerable effect against Miss ' Morgan. Both these ladies havo the same style. Miss Morgan played well to pblain tho games which went to her credit.

Miss Roberts did not play up to the usual form and her opponent. Miss Archer deserved her win on the day's play. Quite tho best match of tho afternoon was that between Miss M'lntosh and Miss Davis. Tho latter player led by s—l in the third set, but Miss M'lntosh played phickily and, by means of good hard driving, wore down her opponent and, after reaching s—all, ran ont winner. Another good performance was that put up by Mrs. Howo and Miss Morgan in- their double against Misses Van Staveren and Roberts. This proved quite an even match, and was well contested right up to the end.

Men's Cup Competition. Victoria College created somewhat of a surprise in defeating Brougham Hill. Parkes was in really good form, and played 6teadily throughout. Lawrence was feeling the effects of playing on grass for tho first-time, and could not find his game. Brown Victoria College) a newcomer showed that he is capable of playing well. He has a good American serve, and when he gets into condition will do better than no did against M. Kean. The doubles, which were won by Victoria College, were not good exhibitions, both the Brougham Hill pairs playing without combination. Kean and Townsend should have done better. They, however, lacked the necessary vim, and tho Victoria College pair were on top right through. Crewcs evidently had back into form and, by beating Austin, he did well. Curtis thoroughly deserved his win over Fathers who was no mean opponent for hjm. Tho P«tone pair, Austin and Curtis, by judicious placing and good combination, won their match. Tho second double also went to Potone by default. The result in this case would probably still have been in Petone's favour had the match been finished.

In tho ladies matches Miss Printzen, for Trinity, did remarkably well in I>cating Miss Bennett, Petone, by. sucha'large margin. Mis 3 Williams, a Brougham Hill player, who- is steadiness itself, scored a cood win over Miss Saxon, of Victoria College.

Pennant Matches. Kilbimie had an easy victory over Khandallah, as had also Victoria College over Oriental. In tho ladies' matches St. John's and Now town had an exciting finish. Brougham Hill and Petone were very even. Tho former just managed to obtain the two odd games that pave them victory. The wind at Day's Bay on No. 3 court —tho new ground—was very pronounced and interfered in no small way with the games played thorc. A ball, on one occasion, had been served, and it was returned with some force by the wind instead of by the striker. Could not captains use their discretion as to whether courts arc fit bo play on in a case like this? Looking Further Afield, Playing in the Annual Welsh Covered Court Championship Meeting, A. W. Dunlop was defeated in tho third round by J. F. iStokos, the score being 7—5, 3—G, C—3 in Stokes's favour. The result was quite unexpected. Dnnlop was not in good condition, and moreover was suffering from a cold. On the other hand, however, Stokes played a very fino game, boating Dunlop by the severity of his forehand drive, which has considerable effect on a court which favoured his game. The Management Committee of the N.Z.L.T.A. arc arranging: with the authorities in Auckland to tender a civic recaption to tho American Davis Cup team upon their arrival on November 21. No word has yet been received as to whom Brookes will select to defend the cup. Tennis Goods from Slazenger's, Sheffield, and Bussey—tho best makers. Geo. Denton, 58 Willis Strcet.-Advt.

"As slow as molnsees" is a saying that apparently does not npply to the New Orleans brand of syrup. A reservoir of molasses burst in that city, and before it could bo controlled it had spread to a distance of a thinl of a mile, involvrn" the lose of a million gallons, valued at •£20,000. Jlon and women, overtaken in the streets, vom rescued with difficulty from tho rapidly (lowing saccharino mess, which at one joint was fifteen feet deop.