TUAKAU.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 3, Issue 170, 13 February 1914, Page 3

TUAKAU.

HALL, LIBRARY AND TENNIS GROUNDS. A ceremony of unusual interest took place ou the iuakau Tennis Club's ground on Wednesday afternoon, th 3 occasion being the handing over of the deeds of gift of the above grounds presented to the public by Mr and Mrs A. Madill. Mr R. F. Bollard, M.P. for Raglan, wired an apology for bis absence. The Rev. W. Butterworth acted as chairman, and after briefly explaining the reason for arrangii/g the public function, called upon Mr E. Mahoney, solicitor, to resd over and explain the deed of gift. Mr A- Madill followed and expressed the pleasure felt by Mrs Madill and himself in being able to do something for the district, and hoped those present would live long to enjoy the gift. Mr Dynes Fulton, as chairman of trustees, then received the deeds from Mr Madill. In thankicg Mr Madill on behalf of the public and trustees, Mr Fulton, in a neat speech, said that the occasion was unique in the history not only of Tuakau, but of the majority of country districts, such gifts being rare apart from the larger cities. The public wen very grateful for the public-aj irited manner in which Mr Madill had come forward and presented absolutely free of cost such a line property. Mr Free, in representing the Tuaksu Tennis Club, referred to the fact that the club's present prosperity was solely due to Mr Madill's generosity. Mr Madill's handsome gift had made a difference to the club's membership of 37, there being 60 members as against 23 before the new courts were laid down. He hoped that the public would be as quick to utilise the remainder of the ground. The tennis club had not wasted any time in utilising their portion. The Rev. W. Butterworth in a very happy speech brought a most successful function to a close with three ringing cheers for Mr and Mrs Madill.

During the afternoon the ladies provided tea and excellent refreshments. Vigorous tennis was played throughout tfce afternoon and indeed until it was too dark to see a ball, LAWN TENNIS. Contests under the ladder system continue with unabated enthusiaem. Graham won from White after a very keen set, 6—4, 5—6, 6—l, every game in the last set reaching the deuce stage. Miss L. Foley repained the position of lirst lady from Miss M. Taylo/, 6-5, 6-5. The umpire kept a tally of strokes won by each and records 67 against 62. Miss Mayall won from Mrs Frescott, 3 —6, 6--5, 6—J.