Progress of Ruatangata West Club
Tennis
Towards the end of last year at a well attended meeting convened for the purpose, a Ruatangata West tennis club was formed, and the following officers elected: —Patron, Mr J. G. Barclay, M.P.; president, Mr C. Shepherd; vice-president, Mr E. S. Tremaine; secretary, Mr S. A. Brown; treasurer, Mr W. P. Hodge; committee, Messrs B. Thorburn, F. Drake, A. S. Wilsoii 1 and G. Shepherd.
Later, the committee investigated a number of possible sites and several settlers were approached in reference to the purchase of a site. Just prior to Christmas, a further general meeting was held, when it was decided by a majority of almost two to one, to secure a portion of Mr Brown’s paddock in preference to a site at the back of the hall. These were the only two sites available.
Some valuable offers of material and. numerous donations have given the club a healthy start, and voluntary workers have made an appreciable start on the levelling of the Section, J
The club has secured a loiyg lease with the right of purchase, j 'and has taken the long view by providing for three courts. Plenty of enthusiasm is evident and the club showld be a real asset to the district. /
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Northern Advocate, 1 April 1937, Page 8
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211Progress of Ruatangata West Club Northern Advocate, 1 April 1937, Page 8
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