TENNIS AT OPUNAKE

Taranaki Daily News, 19 September 1940, Page 11

TENNIS AT OPUNAKE

TO CARRY ON AS USUAL Endorsing the opinion expressed in the innual report that the continuance of ;port in war time was in the national inlerest, members of the Opunake Lawn rennis Club at the annuai meeting on Monday decided in favour of continuing :ompetitions and club matches as usual iuring the coming season. The presidjnt, Mr. H. H. Hughson, referred to the sncouragement given to the "work-to-ivin" attitude, and said that a "play-to-svin" outlook, with the object of improving physical fitness was just as important. Reviewing the past season, Mr. Hughson stated that despite a slightly reciucsd membership a successful year had been experieneed. Club teams entered in A and B grades of the competition series were runners-up in their respective divisions, and the full range of club ;hampionships was conducted, winners being: Women's A grade, Miss E. Roach; women's B, Mrs. J. Malcolm; men's A, R. R. Penney; men's B, R. A. Coad; boys , C. Thomas. M. Hickman and K. Watt were finalists in the girls' ehampionship, which was not completed. The initial succers of the New Year tournament was repeated and improved at the second event, nett proceeds exceeding £10, as compared with the profit of £7 in 1939. C. Otene won the boys' title at the South Taranaki primary schools championships. Reference was made to the valuable service rendered by Mr. Penney in coaching junior players.

Members who were already serving with forces overseas or who had enlisted for service were Messrs. A. L. Herdman, R D. MacLean, W. Mosley, L. G. Campbell, R. A. Coad, D. R. Watt, R. A. MacLean, N. Johnston, H. W. Frank, J. Malcolm, G. H. Rush, C. H. Hrumphries and D. Julian. The financial position revealed that the club's liabilities had been reduced by only a small amount in the past year, but the position was regarded as satisfactory. Several heavy items of a nonrecurring nature had been met out of current revenue, principalljj the outlay on courts. Tribute to the work of the secretary, Mr. R. D. MacLean, whose efforts had effected a considerable improvement in finances, was paid by Mr. Penney, who moved the adoption of the report. The club had followed a sound policy in continuing the New Year tournament, which provided members of coastal and other small clubs with an opportunity to enter open competition. The small expenditure involved in the services of a a coach was fully justified by the results, which, Mr. Penney said, should encourage the continuance of the scheme. Included in a total revenue of £124 ls 2d were subscriptions £54 10s 6d, bali levy £26 13s, entertainments £23 13s 7d and New Year tournament profit £10 7s 7d-. Principal outgoings were court maintenance £33 9s lld, cost of balls £27 18s, mortgage repayments £17. Assets were valued at £300, showing a surplus of £140 over liabilities. Officers elected were: Patron, Mr. F. Julian; president, Mr. R. H. Hughson; vice-presidents, Messrs. C. M. Bathgate, J. Moron and T. B. Fouhy; club captain, Mr. R. R. Penney; vice-captain, Mr. R. W. Heenan; committee, Mesdames R. Otene, R. D. MacLean, Messrs. J. H. Clarke, R. W. Heenan, N. Johnston and C. Harding; secretary and treasurer, Mr. R. D. MacLean: delegates to South Taranaki L.T.A., Messrs. Penney and Hughson; auditor, Mr. C. N. Thayer. The appointment of a sole selector was left to the committee. In recognifion of her able services in the interests of the club over a long period, Miss E. Trotter was elected a life member. The B grade ehampionship Irophy was prosentod to Mr. R. A. Conrl by tlio president. ■ There will he no change in the schedule of sub.seriptions and bali levy for the coming year. Except that Saturday land .Siinday afttfrnoons will be rcservcci for members exclusively, school children other than those classed as juniors will play under the usual conditions. The opening day Was fixed for October 5. Votes of thanks were accorded to Mr. 'and Mrs. MacLean for the use of their home for meetings, to the women, and to the Press.