FOXTON

Manawatu Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 3289, 8 March 1926, Page 3

FOXTON

TENNIS. [From Our Own Correspondent.] On Saturday a match was played at Foxton for the Newman cup, between Bulls, the challengers, and Foxton, the holders. As Foxton has only two courts, it is not possible to put the match through in an afternoon. The Bulls ladles arrived at 10.30, the ladies’ singles and doubles being played before lunch. The match resulted in a decisive win for Bulls by 17 sots* to five, and 15S games to 129, Following are tlxo scores (Bulls mentioned first): — Men’s singles: Ralfe 9 v. Bryant 7; Mansell 7 v. Proctor 9; H. Trickor S v. N. Ross 9; Law 9 v. McMurray 3; Whisker v. W. Ross (not played); J. Tricker 3 v. Roach 5 (unfinished). Ladies’ singles: Miss Walker 7 v. Miss Owen 2; Miss Wilson 7 v. Mrs McMurray 4; Mrs Ralfe 7 v. Miss Barber 4; Miss Johnstone 7 v. Miss Purreau 2; Mrs Law 7 v. Mrs Eurcrr, 2; Mrs Harris 7 v. Miss Stevenson 4. Men’s doubles: Ralfe and Mansell 2 v. Bryant and Proctor 9; Tricker and Law 5 v. N. Ross and McMurray 9: J. Tricker and Whisker 9 v. W. Ross and Roach 7. Ladies’ doubles: Misses Walker and Wilson 7 v. Misses Owen and Mo Murray 3; Mesdames Ralfe and Lav 7 v. Misses Perreau and Barber 2; Miiss Johnstone and Mrs Harris 7 v. Mrs Eurera and Miss Stevenson G. Mixed doubles; Miss Walker anci Mansell 3 v. Miss Owen and Proctor 9; Miss Wilson and Ralfe 9 v. Mrs McMurray and Bryant 4; Mrs Law and Law 9 v. Miss Barber and N. Ross 8; Mrs Ralfe aand Tricker 9 v. Mrs Eruera and McMurray 8; Miss Johnstone and Wisker 9 v. Mies Perreau and W. Ross 6; Mrs Harris and J. Tricker 9 v. Miss Stevenson and Roach 7. At the conclusion of the match. Dir Bryant, in handing the cup over to Mr Ralfe, captain of the Bulls team, congratu'ated him on again securing the trophy. This would probably be the last match played this season, as the days were drawing in quickly, but the Foxton' team would be over bright and early next season. Tin: Foxton team expected to be much stronger next year, for. on acquiring the new grounds, many erstwhile players had signified their intention of joining up again, and ho gave a hearty invitation to Bulls members to b e at Foxton’s opening next season. Cheers wore given for the winners. Dir Ralfe, in reply, thanked the Foxton members for the pleasant time and the hospitality extended to thorn. They had brought their strongest team and had stocured what they hart come for. Although they had won handsomely on “sets ” these had been very stubbornly contested, as the number of games proved. He oon-

gratulated Foxton on securing a now sito for its courts. Buiis gave three cheers for the Foxton team, and also for the ladies who provided refreshments. I'.ro at Seaside. At about 2 o'clock on Saturday morning, an outbreak of fire occurred at the Manawatu heads, resulting in the total destruction of a residence known as Pioneer Camp. The owner is Mr W. Vile, of Ferguson street, Palmerston North. The cause of the outbreak is a mystery. Flames were first noticed by Mr Shortt, who lives across the road. The house was unoccupied, the occupants having left on Friday morning . When the fire was noticed, it was impossible to do anything to save th e building. A bucket brigade was formed and did good work in saving the house adjoining, belonging to Mr Perrin, of Palmerston North. The paint on this building was badly scorched and several windows broken by the heat. Pioneer Camp was a six-roomed dwelling ana was built about five years ago on the site of a two-storied summer residence erected by Mr C. Dahl, of Palmerston North. This house was the first building erected on the beach, and was burned about six years ago. Another Alarm. An alarm of fire was given at 12.30 yesterday morning, and proved to be at a 6-roomed unoccupied house at the upper end of Avenue road. The brigade, on arrival, found the flames had a good hold, the roof having fallen in. The nearest fire plug being some distance away, a good deal or hose had to be run out, which delayed matters. The house was completely destroyed. The owner is Mr H. Hurley, of Wellington. The insurances are not available. The house was formerly occupied by,Mr W. Walbutton, carrier,, of Foxton. Hate Mr Thomas Lind. There passed away at the Palmerston North hospital on Saturday morning a well-known ex-flaxmiller and settler of this district in the person of Thomas Lind, aged 88 years. Some years ago the late Mr Lind was In ! milking partnershop with Mr J. i O’Connor, at Whirokino. Years ago ! he resided at Foxton and subsequently at Shannon and Palmerston North. Deceased took a keen interest in the [Druidic Order, and his upright char|acter won for him the esteem of all with whom he became acquainted. He wag twice married, taut had no children. He leaves a widow to mourn her loss.