TENNIS NOTES.

Shannon News, 16 November 1926, Page 3

TENNIS NOTES.

' With the gradual improvement of weather conditions, interest on the local courts inereasi'Ag, &&. the Hlsual Wednesjday and Saturday gatherings of previous seasons have been in evidence during the last week. Much citement at present centres around the* gold brooches which have been presented by Mr G. G. Mitchell, secretary of the Club, fci combined doubles competition. The brooches remain the propel ty of the club/for all time, and players are handicapped, so some very interesting and it is hoped close contests should -a&ulti A large number of aspiring holders have put their names on the ,■ challenge board, and the com- # mittee hope to complete the handicapping at an 3arly . date, * when the challenges will be got off in order. At present Nos. 3 and 4 courts are much in need of re-marking and of new nets, but, as funds are not altogether profuse, it oehoves all the members to rally round with every possible assistance,' ■ ' '„ -

At the request of junior members of the club, tlie committee has arranged a dance in tha Parish Hall on Tuesday, November 23rd, when they trust all members will ehow their allegiance to the club by attending. The dance is a public one, and no effort is being spared by the organisers to make the evening, an enjoyable, one for all. Several novelties will be included in the programme, including one quite new to Shannon. Good music and a dainty supper »(hou]d complete* a successful evening. ;

It is hope.l in the near future to arrange a series of the* previously very successful "colour'/ matches, when every member present gets an equal number of games, and some of the younger players get an insight into the methods of runniag.au inter-club" match.' Weather conditions have so far been against arranging matches with outside clubs. One or two ladder matches have been playe already, while* several -more names are on the challenge board. The selection committee would like $o see some of 'x.e new members try conclusions for their'position on the ladder.