TENNIS BALL.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIII, Issue 4463, 6 September 1922, Page 2

TENNIS BALL.

HAURAKI PLAINS CLUBS. , I LAIDLAW CUP PRESENTATION.

The Laidlaw Cup, donated by Mr RobL Laidlaw, of Auckland, for competition among the tennis clubs of the Hauraki Plains, was presented to the first winners (Turua) at a ball held in the Ngatea Public Hall last evening. At the request of the Hopal and Turua tennis clubs the Ngatea Hall Committee had arranged, the function, which proved to be very successful indeed. There were over 150 guests present, as well as representatives of the clubs (Kaihere, Waitakaruru, Hopai, Kopuarahi, and Tulrua) which competed for the cup. There were also large numbers from other districts, Kerepeehi being particularly well represented. The Ngatea Hall Committee had spared no efforts to entertain their numerous guests, and the arrange-l ments proved perfect. The hall was prettily decorated with coloured paper streamers and the floor was conducive of good dancing. The mapy pretty frocks in a variety of dainty colours contrasted well with the black and white worn by the gentlemen, a num-* her which appeared in their tennis attire, which proved to be cooil and comfortable for such a warm pastime as dancing. Rather a novel idea was introduced in the naming of the various dances. The dance names were combined with the names of the different tennis 'clubs; for instance, “Turua schottische” and “Waitakaruru one-step.” Good music was rendered by Henderson’s (Waitakaruru) orchestra, while extras by Davies’ orchestra and Mrs Potter were greatly appreciated. Messrs J. Banks and SPhillips were M’s..C. THE PRESENTATION. Mr G. T. Davidson (chairman of th? hall, committee) thanked all for their presence that evening and called upon Mr Devereaux to make the presentation. Mr J, M. Devereaux, outlining the short history of the cup, said that when he came to the Plains 14 months ago Mr R. Laidlaw had promised the speaker a trophy for the Plains tennis dubs. Turua had been the successful dub as it was the oldest and better organised than the others. He hoped another club would have the honour of winning it next year. He suggested the formatipn of a Hauraki Plains Tennis Association to control the cup competitions. He hoped during the coming season io get two trophies, one for the best lady and the other for the best gentleman players, and also two trophies for players under 16. On behalf of Mr Laidlaw he presented the cup to Miss Gibb, who had been deputed by the Turua club to receive it.

Mr D. G. McMillan, responding, apologised for the non-appearance of Turua’s president. Turua was proud to be able to receive the trophy, which he hoped would stay in Turua for many years to come. They were much indebted to Mr Devereaux for obtaining the cup for competition. It ha 1 created keen interest in the game. They were also indebted to Mi Laidlaw for donating such a valuable trophy. ‘'This cup,” he said, “may il time rival the Davis cup. (Laughter.) If Australia emerge victors in the Davis Cup competition they will be as proud as Turua is , to-night. ’ He thanked the Ngatea Hall Committee for arranging the ball. The function had been arranged ip a first! dlass manner. He was sorry he could ’not All the cup. It was an oversight on the part of Mr Devereaux. (Laughter)