TENNIS.

Waikato Argus, Volume X, Issue 954, 25 May 1901, Page 2

TENNIS.

YESTKRDAY the Misses Newel) and Brown, Messrs R. F. Sandes, Jolly, Stevens and Blackburn wont to Cambridge to have a friendly contest at tennis with the meml) rs of the local club there. The morning proved not only wet but also vpry windy, but as the day wore on matters improved somewhat, and several cames were played, and the whole of thoco that were finished were won by the Hamilton players. The tennis lawn in the Cambridge Domain is in a very bleuk position, and yesterday the spectator* doubtless feit the cold considerably, but they nevertheless stayed to witness the play, which in the ladies' doubles was particularly exciting. Every arrangement had been made to give the visitors a hearty welcome, the Misses Gibbons and Wriuht attended to the wants of the lady visitors, while the indefatigable secretary, Mr Bouillon, not only looked after the gentlemen visitors, but was at work throughout the entire day ; indeed, he and Mr Isherwood had no small task to keep the ashphalt court free from water, . it having to be gathered up after each fbower. The Hamilton friends were : entertained to dinner at the National Hotel by the Cambridge Club, a number of the local plajers accompanying them ; and afternoon tea was dispensed uuder the direction of Mrs Couper and Miss Cave, which proved most acceptable Messrs Skeet, Stevens and Richardson undertook the onerous duties of umpires, and right well did they aoquit themselves. The following were the games played : Gentlemen's doubles: Messrs Blackbnrn and Jolly (Hamilton), against Messrs Bouillon and Smith (Cambridge). It was won by the former, the sets being G_s, 6-4. Ladies doubles : Missrs Brown and Newell (Hamilton), against Mrs Isherwood and Miss C Willis. This was a mosr exciting game. Cambridge won the first set by 6—5, then Hamilton won the two following, the scores being 6—4, 9—7. In this contest Miss Brown played splendidly, her returns being much admired. Combined doubles: Miss Brown and Mr Jolly (Hamilton), against Mrs Herroll and Mr M. Wells. This was almost a walk over for the visitors, the scores being 6-3, 6-0. Mr and Mrs laherwood then commenced a game against Miss Newell and Mr Blackburn, but ouly one set could be finished, owing to the light failing, and that was won by the Cambridge players by 65. The day was a very enjoyable one, and we trust it wili not be the last of such gatherings. .Virile the tennis was being payel, the bowlers were hard at work on the adjoining green conte ting for the championship ; but the scores are unobtainable ac present. It seems to be never-endinc The Cambridge B'asa Band kiudly played selections u ing the aftemoou, which added gre yto the enjoyment of the spectators.