LAWN TENNIS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLV, Issue 67, 20 March 1911, Page 8

LAWN TENNIS.

MEHODIST v. PICTON;

On Saturday afternoon the Methodist Club journeyed to Picton in the motor charabanc ' to play . a return match, against the Picton Club. The weather was not the best that could be desired for play, as there was a strong northerly wind with a slight drizzle of rain in the beginning of the afternoon. However, some excellent games were ; played,' and good tennis was the order of the afternoon. The Picton ladies provided a very dainty afternoon tea, which was much appreciated' after the dusty run through. Good wishes were exchanged on both sides, and after cheers had been given the Blenheim Club left for home well pleased with their afternoon's enjoyment. The following' are the scores, Picton players being mentioned first hi each case:—. -~-■;

Ladies' Singles: Mrs Riddell 30, Miss Penney 27: Miss Oxley 31, Miss Moaridge 29: Miss Beswick 30, Miss Girling 25.

Mens' Singles: C. Smith 19 Hale 40; Shaw 39, Mogridge 41; G. Smith. 22 McHattie 40.

Ladies' Doubles: Mrs Riddelf and Miss Oxley 32, Misses Penney and Mogridire 30; Misses Beswick' and Fuller 25, Misses Girling and Davies 30; Misses Wallace and Smith 30, Mesdames Harvey and Clarke ,32. Men's Doubles: C. Smith and SHaw 27, Hale and Moeridge 40: G,! Smrfcn; and 35, McHattie ana , Ooucfe 40; Hunter and Robinson 28, Harvey and Langridge 40.' . ' '

Combined Doubles: Miss: Fuller and ?«!! s" Miss Davies and Couch 40: Miss Wallace and Hunter 40 Mrs Harvey and Harvey 36; Miss .Smith and Robinson 44, Mrs Clarke arid Langridge 42. . :

Totals: Picton 460, Methodist 532,

Great interest is taken in Blenheim m the Barnardo Homes, and therefore the drawing-room sale of work and children's concert, to be held at the residence of Mrs Heffer Grove Road, on Friday afternoon u°ij vyell Patronised. Tho children, have been practising hard for some weeks, and the ladies have also devoted a great deal of time to their part of the function. A good return is confidently looked for

There is every prospect of the tight on the water and drainage proposal being a strenuous one. Al.ready pamphlets denouncing the scheme have made their appearance. Ihe supporters of the scheme are also working hard to ensure the success of the poll.

The Nelson City Council has decided to erect, as a-memorial to the late Hon. F. Trask, M.L.C., entrance gates to the Queen's Gardens in Hardy Street. The gates are to be composed mainly of Tongan granite, with marble slabs. The cost is estimated at £115, which amount has been subscribed by the ptfblic.

Some idea of the warm weather that is prevailing all over the Dominion can be gauged from the weather report telegraphed at 9 o'clock this morning, when Auckland, Gisborne, and Oamaru each reported a temperature oi: 72, while Russell, Napier, Wianganui, and Nelson were each over /0. Boaley was coldest with 60 Rough seas were raging at Cape Campbell and Cape Palliser, but everywhere else the ®oa was either smooth or moderate. Moderate to good tides were running, with the exception of Greymouth, where it was poor. Northerly winds are still prevailing, Russell alone experiencing a southerly. .