OPUAWHANGA

Northern Advocate, 2 November 1931, Page 9

OPUAWHANGA

(From Our Own Correspondent.) TENNIS CLUB. The opening of the tennis court took place at the courts oil Monday. There was an attendance of about 80 from the surrounding district. Players were present from Wiiananakr, Whakapara, Otonga and Kaimakau. Tho president, in a few words, welcomed all, and, in thanking those who had helped to raise funds to bring the double courts up to tho standard they are now in, expressed tbe hope that the young players would continue to play and take pride in their grounds, which were now equal to any clay courts in the locality. Those present from a distance were greatly surprised at ’ the amount of work done during the last year, and were loud in their praise of tho new road and the flower gardens. Lunch and afternoon tea were served by the ladies, ami play went on continuously until after 5 o’clock. An enjoyable dance was held in the evening. Following is the result of tho play; Combined Doubles. Miss Whimp and D. Campbell G V Miss Heyher and C. Flulayson 1; Miss Finlayson and .7. Powell 6 v Miss E, O’Hagan and E. Thomas 3; Miss Ei O’Hagan and E. Heyber 6 v Miss Jleybcr and I). Campbell 5. Ladies’ Doubles. Airs Powell and-Derrick 6 v Misses Dysarfc and Day 3; Misses McLean, and O’Hagan (i v Misses Thcrburn and Grams .1; Misses Bissct and Teal 6 v Misses Powell and R. Thorburn; 0; Misses Heyber and Finlayson 6 y Misses Campbell and E. O’Hagan 5. Men’s Doubles. A. Matheson and E. Heyber v J) Powell and L. McLean 3; H, Matheson and Finlayson 6 v E. Thomas and Kingston! G. Allen and V, O’Hagaa 6 v R. Moore and M, Enright 5. I. .McLean and C. o’Hagan G v S. Mackon and L. Rushby 2; M. McLean and A. Matheson G v C. Powell and I,• Thorburn 2; O. Allen and L. McLean 6v R. Moore and R. Macken 4; J. Berghan and R. .Moore- fi v G. Allen and .1. Powell ;;; Berghan and M. McLean G v J. Powell and C. O’Hagan 5.