CROQUET TOURNAMENT.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1252, 30 May 1914, Page 2

CROQUET TOURNAMENT.

The following are the results of the croquet tournament, held in conjunction with the local Bowling Club, during the past season. The games evoked considerable interest, and some very exciting games were witnessed. The senior singles was won by Miss B. Speirs (Mr Freeman’s trophy), Mrs Hislop second (Mrs Nye’s trophy). Beginners singles—Miss Cummerfield first (trophy by anonymous donor), Mrs Bullard second (Mrs Parkes’ trophy). Doubles —Mrs Parkes and Miss Cummerfield first (Mr Witchell’s trophies), Mrs Perreau and Miss J. Ross, second (Mr Healey’s trophy). The trophies will be presented at the function to be held under the auspices of the club in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening next.

The piano was invented in Italy some 400 years ago, and was then a very crude affair, not at all like — either in tone, touch, or appearance —the beautiful instruments with which we are now familiar. It is difficult to say where the best pianos are made ; indeed, there is not much to choose between the productions of the best German or English manufacturers. The selection of a piano is pretty much a question of individual taste and requirement. There are so many makers, so many prices and qualities which a purchaser must consider, that it is always advisable to consult a reliable firm of specialists, preferably a firm with a good a thorough knowledge of the business, and a large stock to select from. Purchase your piano from the Dresden Piano Company, Ltd. They are to be depended upon in all these respects. Time payments from 20s. monthly. North Island Manager: M. J. Brookes.