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Kaikoura Star, Volume XII, Issue 1, 4 January 1893, Page 3

It is no longer fashionable (writes “ Marjorie " in Woman) for women to kiss one another before a drawing room full of men and woman are guilty of “ bad form ” is no news, but now even the interfeminine kiss in the sanctity of the boudoir is forbidden, and the same woman who affect the serial shake of the hand, now say to o.ie another, *• Consider yourself kissed.” This saves much straining of the collar and corset, and a possible obliteration ol artificial beauty from the lip or cheek. Never tear to bring the sublimest motive to the smallest duty, and the most infinite comfort to the smallest trouble.

The Kaikoura Lawn Tennis Club is to be congratulated on its being able so early in its career to be in a position to play outside matches. The members have entered heartily into the spirit of the game, and this, combined with steady practice, gives promise that before long some of the members, both ladies and gentlemen, will become very fair players. On Boxing Day Messrs Wood Bros, played the rest of the Club, as represented by Messrs Borthwick and Ed. I’arsOns. The two brothers playing well together were much superior to their opponents, both in the double and single games, winning both with ease. Messrs Chas and Walcot Wood beat Messrs Borthwick and Parsons, G—3 ; 6 —2.

On Wednesday the Club met the representatives of the Clarence Tennis Club. 'l'here was a large attendance of visitors to witness the match. Some very good play was at times exhibited by the members of both teams. Afternoon tea was dispensed by Mrs Mills and the Misses Parsons and Haswell. Messrs W. Wood and Borthwick (Kaikoura) beat Messrs P. and W. Trolove (Clarence) I—6, 6—3, 6—3. In the first the Clarence men waltzed away from the Kaikoura representatives, who, however, pulled themselves together after this and won the last two sets comfortably In the single games again the result was somewhat one-sided. Mr W. Wood (Kaikoura) beat Mr P. Trolove (Clarence) 6 I, 6—3. Mr Borthwick (Kaikoura) beat Mr W. Trolove (Clarence) 6 —o. A combined match followed in which the severest struggle of the day took place, the set being won after the sixth game succeeding five all. Messrs Borthwick and W. Trolove beat Messrs P. Trolove and W Wood 9—7. tin Saturday next from 3 p.m., it is proposed to play a series of matches between the Town and Country players. ■ These shoU’d be productive of some good contests, besides providing excellent practice of an interesting description. Gentlemen’s Doubles and singles, Ladies Doubles and Singles besides combined games will be played. All players are requested to be on the ground as early as possible.