LAWN TENNIS

Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 291, 4 September 1931, Page 5

LAWN TENNIS

Association Member Leaving

The Hutt Valley Lawn Tennis Association is shortly to lose one of its staunchest members. Mr. R. D. hmith, of St. Roman's Avenue, Lower Hutt, has obtained a position in Featherston, and he is soon to leave to fake up his residence there. . To the untiring efforts of Mr. Smith in executive positions the Hutt Valley Lawn Tennis Association owes its present strong position. So great was the opposition in certain quarters that it is probable that but for Mr. Smiths strength of character, fearlessness, and unwillingness to make concessions unless the major issues were protected, there would today be no Hutt Valley association. In all discussions, too, he was amenable to reason and open to be convinced by sound argument. He showed, tbo, a wise toleration for the other man’s point of view. ; , While he, himself, was but a moderate tennis player, he did all in. his power to encourage potential champions wherever he saw them. He was never more pleased than when initiating tournaments, arranging inter-association or inter-club tennis where the promising players could demonstrate their skill under competitive conditions. Khandallah Club Meeting The annual meeting of the Khandallah Lawn Tennis Club Mps held last evening. The annual report and balance-sheet were adopted. The membership was shown at three life members, 77 active senior members, nine active junior members, and 10 honorary members, a substantial increase on the figures for the previous season. The finances were stated to be in a satisfactory position. It was decided to open the season on Saturday. September 19. The following were elected the officers for the ensuing year:—Patron, Mr. J. G. Smith; president, Mr. R. B. Gibbons; vice-presidents, Messrs. A. H. Bath, N. Fleming. A. B. Gibbons, D. G. McCaul, H. H. Ahearn, Dr. E. M. Litchfield, H. M. Nalder; committee, Mrs. R. G. Sutton, Miss K. McCaul, Messrs. J. Grant,- R. G. Sutton, R. J. Morgan; club captain, M. O. Gardner; delegates to Wellington L.T.A., Messrs. L. A. Chatwin and M. O. Gardner; hon. secretary, Mr. L. A. Chatwin ;■ hon. treasurer, Mr. I. M. Gault; hon. auditor, Mr, O. G. Kember. Trinity Church Club The annual general meeting of the Trinity Church Tennis Club was largely attended. The annual report and balance-sheet were adopted. .... Appreciation was expressed that ncgoHations had been finalised for extensive repairs to the courts. The successful formation of a Badminton Club as a winter activity of the Trinity Tennis Club was noted ■’> ' The election of ofllcers resulted as follows:—President, Rev. T. W. Vealie; vicepresidents, Messrs. C..M. Luke, A. Loasby, W. J. Kerr, J. Castle, Rev. W. R. Mlliio; secretary, Mr. R. B. Castle; treasurer, Sir. S A. M. Haigh; captain, Mr. W. B. Brown; vice-captain, Mr. M. A. Castle; committee, Misses I. Gubblns, D. Vealie, K. Ross, Messrs. H. Turner, A. L. Booth. Te Rama Club The annual meeting of- the Te Rama Tennis Club held this week was presided over by, the president, Mr. T. L. Cocks. The annual report stated that the past season bad been a most successful one. The

balance-sheet disclosed a very satisfactory surplus. ... , It was decided that the club remain affiliated with the Wellington Lawn Tennis Association, and enter two teams in. the inter-club tournament. The opening day was fixed for Saturday, September 26, weather permitting. The election of officers resulted as follows President, Mr. T. L. Cocks; vice•presiaents. Lieut.-Col. H. E. Avery, Messrs. F. Martyn Renner, H. Lang, E. J. Witcombe, C. F. Stewart, A. A. Gellatly, and J. Bell; captain, B. G. Stirrat; vice-captain, J. Clouston; secretary, J. W. Gellatly; treasurer, G. Bell: committee, Misses Cockburn, Wilson, Marrlner, Lithgow, Aimers, and Evans, Messrs. R. W. Edwards and S. Park; auditor, J. R. Mcllraith.