wjmmmmr. 4 k You’ll Play the Game Well with these Racquets and Balls! THIS summer is going to be a real “out-of-door” season. With the extra hour of daylight in the evenings, most people will be indulging in their favourite outdoor pastimes. For the majority, this is TENNIS, which may almost be called the “National Summer Pastime” of the Dominion. Already the courts are filling in the evenings, and during week-ends. Don’t put off getting your Tennis Requirements until the season is well advanced. NOW is the time to start your play; so, if you have not yet got all your material for the season, you should do so at once. Our large stocks include requisites for all classes of player from the beginner to the Club Champion. A glance through the • following lines will be practically certain to remind you of some article that you need for this season. RACQUETS. No. S 300—“FINAL”—A fair quality Racquet; well strung; gut-bound shoulders. A real good school racquet. All weights, to 140 z.— OUR PRICE: 11/9 each. “DRlVA”—Superior gut; bevelled firame— OUR PRICE: 27/6 each. No. S 305 KENT’S TENNIS RACQUETS —These are the best American Racquets. Strung in New Zealand by English experts. Only best English and Armour’s American gut used. “KENT’S SPECIAL” 95/- each “PRESIDENT” 85/- each “OLYMPIC DRIVER” 95/- each “PARAGON” ... 75/6 each “PREMIER” 73/- each “LENOX” 67/6 each “ELDORADO” 55/- each • “WINDSOR” . 39/6 each x , SPALDING’S RACQUETS. In a range of the most popular models. Weights, 130 z., 1340 z., 140 z.— KRO-BAT £5 RACQUET COVERS. HANDY RACQUET COVER, with space for four tennis balls and pair of shoes. An easily-handled Carry-all, where three holders were required before. OUR PRICES: t With Ball With Ball and Pocket only: Shoe Pocket; 2/11 each. 4/6 each. S 325—RACQUET COVERS—Made of stout waterproof material; tie at mouthpiece—- * OUR PRICE: 1/9 each. RACQUET PRESSES. S 327—RACQUET PRESSES—These are a necessity for all racquets, preventing the possibility of their warping or twisting while not in use. Well made, strongly finished, and easily adjusted— PRICES. 2/7 and 4/3. TENNIS BALL NETS. A very jconvenient method of carrying any number of tennis balls. The nets are drawn together at the mouth by a cord which forms a handle— OUR PRICE: 9d each. UNIVERSAL TENNIS BALLS. . **£§!&/i/Z ‘ rjR .s'-' '• .’Tennis players often: feel the need of a good reliable ball at & moderate price, with winch to practise. Even the highestpriced ball shows wear and tear if used for practice purposes, especially on hard courts and at the volleying board. The “UNIVERSfrAi.’* is a good quality ball at a moderate price; with .stitchless cover and vulcanised seams; well inflated, and of the correct weight- and size. It is really a splendid ball for private courts—^... Each. 26/Dozan. “UNITY” SPECIAL TENNIS BALL. Specially manufactured for us one of the largest factories in England. Covered with the finest quality Yorkshire Melton. Gives wonderful service, either on hard or grass courts. Every ball fully guaranteed, and will be replaced if found faulty. Equal respect to higher priced balls. By purchasing these .balls in large quantities, . branded with our own registered name, we are able to sell a FIRST QUALITY BALL at much below the maker’s controlled retail -21Each. 23/6 Docen. S 332—TENNIS BALLS—Ayrc’s Tennis Balls have been selected by the-Association as the ball for all tournaments. - . OUR PRICE: 2/3 each; 25/6 per doz. S 333 —SPALDING’S TENNIS BALLS—The official .ball for the "AilekTahcT Lawn Tennis Association— OUR PRICE: 2/3 each; 25/6 per doz. Sv TENNIS NETS. S 331—TENNIS NETS—English-made nets: standard siz42ft. with canvas band on top. Good serviceable qualitv. OUR PRICES: 42ft. x 2ft. . . 17/6 42ft. x 3Jft. . . 24/9 S 3311—TENNIS NETS—Super hemp line; really good quality canvas band: heavy hemp laid twine. A good,* strong, serviceable net, suitable for club . or private use; 42ft. long. .Widths: 2ft. 31 ft. OUR PRICES: 25/9 fe/FOURTH FLOOR. Men’s Smart Wear for Tennis, Bowls & Cricket NAVY BLAZERS—With coloured cord edging in gold, whir, red or skv blue. Sizes: 3to 7 PRICES: 19/6 23/6 27/6 GREY FLANNEL BLAZERS—With white cord edging. Sizes: 3 to 7 SPECIAL PRICE: 29/6. TWEED SPORTS COATS—-In assorted shades. Sizes: 3 to 7. PRICE: 32/6. FLANNEL TROUSERS—In all sizes, 3 to 7 In Grey: PRICES 15/11 21/6 In Fawn and Lovat: PRICE 23/6 In Fancy Fawn and Grev: PRICE 29/6 CREAM GABARDINE TROUSERS—In sizes 2 to 7 PRICES: 12/6 and 15/11. PANAMA HATS—In aU sizes, 6| to 71PRICES: 11/6 and 19/6. MERCERISED TWILL TENNIS SHIRTS—Made of a splendid wearing and washing cloth. A very cool Shirt for the warm weather. Sizes: 14iin. to 17in. neck— SPECIAL PRICE: 7/6. MEN’S CANOE SHIRTS—For Bports and holiday wear— In Cotton—- Price: 9/11 In (Fnji Silk— PRICE: 14/6 “AERTEX” NEGLIGE SHIRTS (2 dozen only)—ln sizes 15*in., 16in., 16Jin. — TO CLEAR: 5/6 each THIRD FLOOR. White Canvas Footwear WHITE CANVAS SHOES—With rubber soles; for tennis or light summer wear. Men’s sizes, 6 to 9; women’s sizes, 3 to 7 PRICE: 4/11 Pair. EXTRA QUALITY WHITE CANVAS SHOES— White soles: Men’s Sizes, 7/6; Women’s Sizes, 6/6 Pair. Crepe soles: Men’s Sizes, 8/6; ‘Women’s Sizes, 7/11 Pair. MEN’S CANVAS BOOTS—Sizes- 5 to 10— Price: 9/6 P.air. MEN’S WHITE CANVAS BOWLING SHOES—SoIes of best Para crepe rubber. Sizes 6to 10— PRICE: 17/6 Pair. Cheaper Grade— PRICE: 14/6 Pair. FARMERS’ TRADING co.» LTD. Corner Hobson Street and Wyndham Street " 1,1
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Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 204, 17 November 1927, Page 13
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