FOXTON TENNIS CLUB

Manawatu Times, Volume LII, Issue 3615, 16 September 1927, Page 11

FOXTON TENNIS CLUB

ANNUAL REPORT. A VERY" SATISFACTORY YEAR.’ , The annual report of the Foxton Tennis Club, states, in fact that duriiig the past year the club has made more progress than in any previous year of- its existence. The acquisition, of the new courts seemed to act as a stimulus to members and the “Working Bees’’ had .the courts in excellent condition for opening day which took place on December 4th. 1926. The mayor Mr. M. E. Perrcau in an appropriate speech declared the courts open for play. The club’s membership shows the satisfactory increase of over 100 per cent, above that of last year, which proves the growing popularity of the game. In order to encourage pupils of the District High School to take up tennis, and to take an interest in the club’s activities they were allowed to join for the small sub. of ss. per annum. This offer was freely taken advantage of 20 becoming members. Some of these give promise of becoming excellent exponents of lira game and were chosen to represent the club in soma of its matches. Owing to the wet season we did not play as many matches with sister clubs as usual. The A team only playing'2 against Levin club winning one and losing one. ' The B team played 3 matches two against Levin and on® against Bulls and were beaten by a narrow margin in each cose. Competitions. The Walton Rose Bowl (Handicap) for the ladies was fairly keenly competed for and we congratulate Miss R. Perreau in winning the final from Mrs. McMumy. . The Club Cup (Handicap) was won by R. McMurray with Mrs. H. Ihle as runner up. Various efforts were launched during the year to augment our funds and thanks to the ladies they wore very successful, over £75 being obtained. Well wishers and supporting gave donations amounting to £l4 25., and we appreciate their practical interest in the club very much.' It is satisfactory to know, that notwithstanding the heavy expenditure in acquiring, laying down and equipping the courts everything is paid for and we have considerably reduced the mortgage as well so that our financial position Is very good indeed'. During the year the Manawatu Tennis Association was. formed and this will be of great benefit to all clubs • within its area, and. we pay tribute to the Palmerston North jCnfhusiasts who brought this into being. Our geographical position makes, us the most central of the newly formed Association, the farthest away club being within an hour’s drive by car. Therefore the question -of running a tournament this season should have our attention. We have also to consider the matter of erecting a pavilion and the arranging. for a caretaker is most urgent. ■ • ■ Wo tend our thanks to the citizens who have supported us in many ways and we trust that our efforts to provide clean healthy sport for both sexes will bo appreciated. To the Press wo convey our appreciation of the publicity given at all times to our club affairs. ;