TENNIS ON THE PENINSULA

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 21989, 13 January 1937, Page 6

TENNIS ON THE PENINSULA

COMPETITION FOR RHODES CUP AKAROA BEATS DUVAUCHELLE The three sets in the match between Akaroa and Duvauchelle in the Rhodes Cup competition which were postponed because of rain, were concluded at Akaroa. Duvauchelle won the three sets, and the match ended with eight sets to Akaroa and eight to Duvauchelle. Akaroa won, however, by nine games. The following were the results (Akaroa players mentioned first):—Miss D. Leete and C. S. Sealey 5 Mrs J. R. Haines and lan Kay 6; C S. Sealey and A. F. Williamson 4, I. and D. Kay 6; J. Wright and A. G. Shuttleworth 4, F. A. Lewthwaite and J. Wakelin 6. Akaroa v. United Bays A friendly match was played on the Akaroa Lawn Tennis Club's courts between the Akaroa and United Bays Clubs, United Bays winning after a fairly close contest. The following were the results (Akaroa players mentioned first):— . , , T j Women's Singles—Miss Ivy Hayward 6, Miss Kathleen Kay 1; Miss A. Haley 6 Mrs G. Taylor 3; Miss D. Leete 0, Mrs J. Haines 4; Mrs W. A. Newton 6, Mrs F. A. Lewthwaite 4; Mrs G. A. E. j Le Lievre 5, Miss M. Hiatt 6; Mrs C. A. Fantham 5, Miss B. Lewthwaite 6. Men's Singles—J. Bennetts 6, F. A. Lewthwaite 4; F. Williamson 1, J. Wakelin 6; C. D. Sealey 1, lan Kay 6; T Haley 3, D. Kay 6; T. Henning 6, H. Le Compte 3; C. de Pass 6, P, Haglund 0. Women's Doubles—Misses Hayward and Haley 6, Miss Kay and Mrs Taylor 1; Miss Leete and Mrs Newton 6, Mesdames Haines and Lewthwaite 0; Le Lievre and Fantham 5, Misses Hiatt and Lewthwaite 6. Men's Doubles—Wright and Shuttleworth 5, Lewthwaite and Wakelin 9; Sealey and Williamson 4, I. and D. Kay 9; Henning and Haley 1, Hayhurst and Le Compte 6. Mixed Doubles —Miss Hayward and Wright 9, Miss Kay and Lewthwaite 5; Miss Haley ' and Williamson 3, Mrs Taylor and Wakelin 9; Miss Leete and Sealey 5, Mrs Haines and I. Kay 6; Mrs Newton and Healey 5, Mrs Lewthwaite and D. Kay 9; Mrs Le Lievre and. Henning 6, Miss Hiatt and Le Compte 9; Mrs Fantham and de Pass 9, Miss Lewthwaite and Haglund 8. RYEGRASS IN COCKSFOOT SEED REDUCTION IN PROPORTION THIS SEASON Mr F. G. Armstrong (president) presided at a meeting of the committee of the Akaroa Cocksfoot Seed Growers' Association. Mr W. H. Montgomery, who had given up growing cocksfoot, forwarded his resignation, which was received with regret. The Agricultural Department notified that in future only 5 per cent, of ryegrass would be allowed in cocksfoot, instead of 6 per cent, as previously. It was decided to circularise growers about this ziid to draw their attention to the : need for maintaining as high a standard as possible. It was considered that growers would exercise great care this year to avoid ryegrass. The chairman and Messrs W. H. Moore, S. J. Vogan, T. Mould, and W. E. t M. Jacobson (secretary) were appointed to wait on the Christchurch seed merchants to discuss the handling of the present season's crop and other matters of interest. After a long discussion about exhibitors of cocksfoot at the local and other agricultural and pastoral shows, it was agreed to ask 'the Agricultural Department if it would judge and classify samples and offer any suggestions which would help to make the classes more interesting. The secretary was appointed to make further enquiries and to report later. It was reported that the growers were prepared to pay 2s to 2a 6d an hour and found for the best harvesting workers. SOUTHBRIDGE AFFAIRS MEETING OF TOWN BOARD Commissioner J. H. Hampton presided over the monthly meeting of the Southbridge Town Board. The overseer's report on water-race and road repair work was considered, and it Was decided to procure shingle for street repairs and fine gravel for footpaths. The construction of a concrete channel in Lee street was considered but the cost was stated to be prohibitive at present. » The need for training more volunteers to operate the town fire-fighting plant was emphasised. It was decided to impose the 10 pur cent, penalty on outstanding rate's on February 18. KAIKOURA NEWS TENNIS CLUB'S DANCE The Kowhai Tennis Club held a dance in the Suburban Hall, Kaikoura, and the finances of the club will benefit substantially. Sabiston's orchestra played the music, a"nd extras were | played by Misses E. and M. Wareham and Mary Mackle. Mr C. Wareham was master of ceremonies. The lucky spot dance was won by Miss Moran and partner. Bowls The following are the results of the bowling matches played on the Kaikoura Bowling green at the week-end: Clark and Baines 22, Stewart and J. C. Smith 21; McLennan and Hayward 19, A. E. Harris and W. Vaughan 27; Wash-, ington and Trudgian 16, Barker and S. |T. Harris 21; Howard and Hobbs 24, Baker and McKenzie 12. Oddfellows' Lodge A meeting of the Loyal Heart of Oak Lodge, M.U., 1.0.0. F., was presided over by Bro. S. Kerr, N.G. Sick pay amounting to £3 10s and a'maternity allowance of. £6 were passed for payment. ' After the lodge meeting the members challenged the Bowling Club, to a game of bowls. Results, with the names ol the Bowling Club members mentione.. first, were:—A. W. Barker lost to S. Kerr, H. Baines beat M. Perrin, A. Trudgian beat Wm. Trudgian, J. Washington lost to Miss M. Wells, McKenzie beat H. Gilling, H. Baines lort to E. W. Harris, A. Trudgian lost to V. Chapman, J. Washington beat W. D. Sabiston, A. W. Barker lost to Mrs Harris, H. Baines beat Miss G. Guthrie, A. Trudgian beat G. McTaggart, J. Washington lost to D. Varcoe. LITTLE RIVER PERSONAL NOTES Mrs Giblin (Christchurch) is visitin" Miss M. Adams, Little River. Miss Evelyn Joyce (Oamaru) is visiting her grandparents, Mr and Mrs G. GiddensL Littla Riven.