TIRAU.

Matamata Record, Volume VI, Issue 483, 25 October 1923, Page 2

TIRAU.

TENNIS CLUB OPENING. Last Monday (Labour Day) saw the opening of the 1923-24 season of the Tirau Tennis Club, and also of , the new asphalt court. This means \ that the Tirau club has now four courts —3 asphalt and one sand. There were about 150 present at the function and the number included visitors from Matamata, Hinuera, Okoroire, Putaruru and other places in the district. Mr. Joseph Keane, the president of the club, welcomed the visitors, of whom he said he was glad to see so many present. He congratulated the club on having four as fine courts as could be found in the possession of any country club. He said tlii.- reflected great credit on Mr. W. Hethcrington, the first life-member of tiho club, who had worked so long and so indefatiguably to bring the courts up to their present standard. He also referred to the many working bees that had been held by the membersbees that consisted of all workers and no drones. He was sure that the forthcoming season would be just as successful as the last one, and he could say that the club in every respect was in a very healthy condition. In conclusion, he said that as the club had a number of young players coming forward, he wished to emphasise the point that the grounds were intended for the use of these just as much if not more than for those showing greater proficiency. He then called on the assemblage to give three hearty cheers for Mr. and Mrs. Hetherington. These were accordingly given with great gusto. Mr. Keane then called on Mrs. Hetherington to drive the first ball across the net, and thus officially open the season. During the day luncheon and afternoon tea were dispensed by the lady members of the club, the'same being greatly appreciated by all. The rest of the afternoon was devoted to friendly games, which were most interesting, particularly watched being the play of Dr. J. f. Laurenson (Matamata) and his partner, Mr. E. C. Banks, who easily proved themselves the best pair of gentlemen players for the afternoon. TENNIS DANCE. In the evening a dance was held in the Tirau Hall to mark the opening of the tennis season. There was a large attendance, and the usual happy triad of good music, good supper and a good floor all contributed to make the function a most successful one. The music was in the hands of Mesdames Bishop and Stewart and Mr. F. Pcarce, all of whom played excellently. Supper was provided by the ladies of the club, and danc- i ing was kept up till an early hour. I Mr. M. Couborough made a most effi- 1 cient M.C. PERSONAL. ! •Aiv old' and highly respected resi- \ dei#bf Tirau, Mr. P. Cocoran, was | taken severely iTi on Tuesday and on j medical aid being summoned from M&tamata, his indisposition was regarded'of ' such" a" serious mittne as to warrant his removal to the' Hamilton hospital.