PAPATOETOE

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 322, 30 October 1917, Page 4

PAPATOETOE

THE TENNIS CLUB The official opening of the tennis courts took place on Saturday, the 17th October, in fine weather in the presence of a Jarge gathering, including members of the bowl'ng and Q';A>zr~'- ' Mr Waterß (the President) spoke enthustically and feelingly about the male members who had gone to the front and who were doing gallant work and suffering prevdtions for those who were left behind. Mr Bradstreet (Vice-President) referred to the losses the club had sustained through the present war and urged on those men remaining at home and the lady members of the club to rally round and keep the club together so that when the boys returned they would see that the home people had striven to keep the ball rolling sj that they could once again give them some pleasure in the way of a game of tennis. Afternoon tea was provided and several keen contests were engaged in. The club this year has a large number of youthful members from the ranks of whom it is hoped to get some really good players. Several properties in the district have changed hands of late. Mr J. Scott, of Wintere road, has disposed of his property and is leaving to take up his residence in the city. Mr D. McPhail has sold his homestead in Wintere road. Mr 0. Wallace, of Fla 1 ; Bush road, has sold his farm and is leaving to make hi 3 home ic Matamata, having purchased a faim in that district. I Mr J. Ross, of Warkworth, who some time ago purchased a portion ,of the Hamilton Estate, is erecting a fine eight roomed dwelling on the property. This will add another to the already large number of up-to-date residences in this district. Matters in connection with the Scouts' Brass Band are almost completed. Up to date the sum of has been collected antl several promised donations'are still to come in. The instruments, numbering 23 including drums, have been purchased and the first practice takes place on Thursday evening next. Mr P. Calkin, late deputy Bandmaster of the Third Auckland Eegimental Band, has...been appointed as conductor and the Scouts are very fortunate in securing the services of so capable an instiuctor, he having had charge of some of the best bands in this Dominion. On Saturday last a selection of boys was made as players. During the next two weeks the committee purpose making a vigorous c*nvass of the district for funds to defray the cost of the instruments. Mr T. Clow, of Station road, has kindly lent the use of his large workshop as a practice room for the boys.