Lawn Tennis.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 359, 1 May 1908, Page 2

Lawn Tennis.

KAWHIA PLAYERS VISIT TO HAMILTON. Last Easter a party of Kawhia tennis players journeyed to Hamilton to compete in the tournament there, and the outing was so much enjoyed that it was decided to again make the trip this year. No lees than 10 members availed themselves of tbe privilege of playing against outside players, and again uuocess was with them, as two fiaals were won, whilst other competitors reached tbe semi-finals in two of the events.

Seven of the party left Kawbia on Thursday, the 16th lost , and were met at the Oparau Ferry by a special coach. The day was perfect and the drive to Te Rau-a-moa was enjoyed, notwithstanding the fact that the conveyance was somewhat crowded. Pirongia was reached about 4 p.m., and Te Awamutu shortly before 7, the party patting ap at Jackson’s Hote’, whore every attention and consideration was received. Hamilton was reached on Good Friday, and in the afternoon ah adj turned to the marts, where practice games were indulged in. The tournament commenced on Saturday, and our representatives at once attracted attention, managing to hold their own very well. Saturday night and Sunday proved miserable, rain failing almost incessantly, and on Monday, although the weather cleared, the courts were very soft. The games were not concluded on Monday, consequently the 'rip to Te Arolia had to. be abandoned. AH that night and up

bv abandoned. Ail that night and op til! 11 o’clock on Tuesday rain again fell, but before lunch one game was played, others being completed in the afternoon. The courts were vary much against tennis, and many good falls were received by competitors. The tournament games finished about 10.80 on Wednesday, the party leaving for TeAwamutuat2 p.m, where games were played, for which the party were indebted to our old friend, Mr Frank Wood. After tea a start was made for Pirongia, where a dance was attended, Messrs Fulwasser and Jonathan assisting with the music. Thursday was another beautiful day, and on the way home some time was spent shooting rabbits, Kawhia being reached about 8.30 p.m. Everyone was really tired, but agreed that the trip had been a very enjoyable one.

It mast be mentioned that whilst in Hamilton, the party stayed at Knock’s Waikato Hotel, and were very pleased with the accommodation provided. Daring the stay in Hamilton, a visit was paid to the Waikato Argus office,

where Mr Gynne went to a great deal of trouble in explaining the different machines and how they worked, The new typesetting machine, the “Simplex,” was the centre of attraction,and the way the work is done was surprising to all. The proprietors of the Argus are to be complimented on their enterprise in securing such an excellent plant, and it is to be hoped that a rich reward will be reaped. After the railway line had been crossed on the way from Te Awamutu, a halt ‘was called, Messrs Hyde and Knock, who were on the coach inviting all to have a look over their aerated water factory. For over an hoar these gentlemen piloted some of the number through the extensive building, explaining the different up-to-date machinery and even patting some of it in motion. There is not the slightest doubt that the firm of Hyde and Go. have a splendid plant, and the natural conditions under which the work is carried out also helps the production of the excellent beverages for which they have gained such a wide reputation. The following are the scores of the local players : Ladies Doubles—Mrs Newton and Miss Thompson beat Missss Jephson and Murrish, 7—4, and lost to Mrs Cooper and Miss Harvey, 7—5. Mrs M'Gartby and Miss Stevens, beat Mrs Holmes and Miss Cooke, 7—4, Mrs Freeman and Miss Davy, 7—o, and lost to Mrs Cooper and Miss Harvey, 7-5.

Ladies Singles—Mrs ,M‘Carthy beat Miss Cooke, 7—6. Mrs Matthew beat Miss Stevens, 7—4. This event was abandoned. Combined Doubles—Miss Stevens and Jonathan beat Miss Newell and Green, 7—6, and lost to Miss Clarke and A. R. Oox, 7—3. Mrs Newton and Pettit lest to Miss Whittaker, and Whittaker, 7—5. Miss Thompson and Falwasser lost to Miss Harvey, and Sherrifs, 7—B. Mrs M'Oarthy and M‘Carthy beat Miss Kenny and Shand, 7—5 ; Miss Jeffries and J. B. Oox, 7—2; Mrs Matthew and Matthew 7—4 ; Mrs Bloomfield and Henderson, 7—5; Miss Bloomfield and Cooke, 7—2, thus winning the final. Gents Single (second grade).— Pet tit beat Cavanagh, 9—B, beat Black, 9 —2; and lost to Garrett, 9—B. Jona than lost to M'Cullougb, 9—5. M‘Carthy lost to Garrett, 9—4. Newton beat Liw. 9—7. Ftlwassar beat Garlick, 9—7; Rainger, 9—B; Watson, 9 -7; M‘Cullough, 9 —B, and Garrett, 9—5, thus winning the final. Gents Handicap Doubles—Falwas ser and Jonathan lost to Ward and Carter, 9—B. Pettit and Newton beat Angus and Goldie, 9 8; Cox Bros, 9- 6 ; Dutbie and Hannah, 9 —8; and 1 >st to Hunter and Henderson, 9—2.

Some of the Kawhia tennis players who competed at the Hamilton tournament displayed a style peculiarly their own. They disregarded many of tho accepted rules, and when they couldn’t hit a bail hard enough with one hand, they graspal the racket with both hands and welted the ball as though using a flail. They served &i they pleased, smashed when they felt inclined, and all appeare 1 to be able to play continuously for n week. They made no pretensions to style—but they got there just the same ! Thus a Thames compet tor recounts one of the incidmstw of the game*