Lawn Tennis.

Feilding Star, Volume XV, Issue 194, 18 December 1893, Page 2

Lawn Tennis.

» Tbe annual tournament between tbe Feilding and Palmerston Clubs took place on tbe local Club's courts on Saturday, and resulted in a victory, for Palmerston by 80 games. The match had been looked forward to with a considerable amount of interest, and a large number of enthusiasts were present, the lawns presenting a gay and attractive appearance. Some capital play was exhibited on both sides, and although the local team was rather weaker than their opponents they made a bold bid for victory. For Palmerston Mrs L. A. Abraham played a fine game, especially in the single with Mr Coote, and although the latter fought well for bis side Mrs Abraham eventually beat him. Another well contested game was that between Mr Dyer and Mr Matbias, tbe former, wbo was in good form, proving victorious. Tbe courts .were in capital order and played very truly. A tempting afternoon tea was provided by Mesdames Macarthur and Barton. Following are the detailed results :— Doubles. Plnin, Fldg. Mrs L. A. Abraham and Mr Crump beat M essrs Lance and Coote, 6-1, 7— 5 ... 13 6 Messrs Koch and Matbias beat Messrs Barton and Dyer, 6— 2,6-1 12 3 Messrs Abraham and Keeling beat Rev Jones aud Mr Bishop, B—6, 6—l, 6—4 15 11 Singles. Mrs L. A. Abraham beat Mr Coote, 3-6,3-4,6-4... 15 14 Mr Lance beat Mr Crump, 0—6,6-4,6-8 13 12 Mr Dyer beat Mr Matbias, 8-6,7-5,6-2 13 16 Mr Keeling beat Rev Jones, 6-3,6-4 12 7 Mr Koch beat Mr Barton, 2-6,6-2,6-0 14 8 Mr Bishop against Mr Abraham, 7—5, 7—9, (un. finished) 14 14 121 91

Presentation to Mr W. Watts. I •

In the commercial room of Mrs Oliver's Empire Hotel on Saturda* evening last several of the friends of Mr W. Watts, who has occupied the position of stationmaster in Feilding for the last four and a half years, met to wish him good-bye ou the eve of his depaiture to take charge of a station in the South Island. Occasion was taken to present Mr Watts with a purse of sovereigns as a small token of the high esteem in which ho has been held by the commercial community of Feilding, and others with whom he has come in contact during the exercise of bis official duties. Amongst those present we noticed Messrs Carthew (Mayor-elect), P. Thompson, G. Kirton, J. C. Morey, VV. Heald, and W. McGee. The Mayor- elect was voted to the chair on the motion of Mr Kirton, seconded by Mr Thomson, and briefly referred to the object of the gathering. Mr Kirton was sure this was an occasion tinged with regret. They were going to lose a most able and obliging civil servant, against whom he had never heard a complaint, either privately or publicly, nor had there been reason for any. The speaker had had considerable experience in railway business, and he could testify to the efficient manner in which Mr Watts had performed his duties. Everyone would agree with him that it waß with regret they heard of Mr Watts' departure. In making the presentation, the Chairman (Mr Carthew) endorsed the remarks made by Mr Kirton, and said that Mr Watts had always been held in high esteem by all tradesmen who had occasion to transact business with him. He had heard one complaint against Mr Watts, and that was a worthy one. It was a case in which merchandise had been sent to Feilding as* personal luggage, and in enforcing the payment of full freight Mr Watts had done his duty to the department, but did not exceed it. Mr Carthew explained that the attendance would have been larger had the time been more convenieut — eight o'clock on a Saturday night was a busy time with roost people. He was sure the gift would he received in the spirit in which it was given. Mr Watts said he was vory much astonished to receive tho gift, as he had no idea that he was to be.presented with anything, and could not find words to return thanks for the kindness. He could assure those present he would always remember Feilding and tbe friends he had left behind him. Mr Heald also spoke in high terms of praise of Mr Watts. Mr Watts' health having been duly honored, the company dispersed after wishing him good-bye and success in his new sphere. Mr Watts left to-day for Winchester, Canterbury, to wbich station he has been appointed, and several friends were on the station to see him off.