LAWN TENNIS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20988, 26 September 1931, Page 7

LAWN TENNIS.

AVONDALE CLUB'S YEAR.

K satisfactory season, both from a playing and financial point of view, was shown by the report and balance-sheet presented at the annual meeting of the Avondale Lawn Tennis Club. The following officers were elected J— Patron, Mr. Burton: president, Mr. G. Orrell; vice-presidents. Mrs. Ellis, Messrs. Herdson, Tait. Maxwell, Connell. Ellis. Adams, Fringle, Myers; secretary, Mr. N. Roberta son; club captain. Mr. G. Orrell: hon. auditor. Mr. A. G. Graham; committee, Misses Somervell. Potter, Porritt. Myers, Green, Messrs. Meaks, Green, Johns, M. Moore, C. Moore. THE TAUPffil CLUB. [from our own correspondent.] TAUPIRI, Friday. The annual meeting of the Tauriri Tennis Club this week attracted a good attendance, presided over by Mr. W. Waring. The bal-ance-sheet showed a credit of £7 10s, against £6 at the end of the previous year. The following officers were elected:—Patron, Mr. A. H. Waring; president, Mr. W. Waring: vice-presidents. Messrs. L. Powell, R F/. Hunter. F. C. Day, C. M. Gleeson, A. Waring, junr., H. Hewitt, A. Vollemaire. F. Durbridge. A. J. Garry. G. Rennie, J H. Wilson and G. JTonvood; hon. secretary and treasurer. Mr. G. W. Button; delegates to Lower Waiknto Tennis Association. Messrs W. Leslie, R. Gleeson and G. W Button; selectors, seniors, Mrs. L. Powell, juniors, Mr. A. Button; executive committee. Mesdames L. Powell. A. J. Charles, N. Wilson, n. Riddell, Misses I. TTorwood. N'. Wilson. A. Waring, P. Charles, Messrs. R. Wilson. R. Gleeson. H. Riddell. G.» Tapper, W. Button. The opening day was fixed for October 10.

MARERETU CLUB. [FROM OCR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] MARERETU, Friday. A successful season was recorded in the report presented ut the annua! meeting of the Mareretu Tennis Club. The followin; officers were elected:—President. Mr. A. Worthington; committee. Messrs. A. Baker, J. Hudspith. D. McCarroll. B. Levy: social committee. Mesdames A. Levy, H. McCarroll. S. Jenkins. E. Edwards, A. Worthinctr>a and Miss Wilson; captain. Mr. A. Levy. The opening date was fixed for October 1(1. FRANKLIN ASSOCIATION. PROGRESS LAST SEASON. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] PUIvEKOHE, Friday The sixth annual meeting of the Franklin Tennis Association was held this week. In his report for the past year the president. Mr. M. S Campbell, mentioned thai If, clubs were affiliated to the association, representing 594 players. Eight, teams competed in the A g:rade competition and II teams in the B grade competition. Puk'Bkoiie won the former and Mangatawhiri Valley the latter The Mercer Club retained the Mnssey Cup. Cups had been provided as trophies, to be competed for annually, in both ladies' and men's Franklin singles championships. Coaching of young nlayers in the district by prominent players from Auckland had been arranged through the efforts of the association. It was hoped to continue the coaching in the new season and to develop a scheme for a children's tournament. The financial statement showed a cash credit of £3'2. with .liabilities nil. Officers elected were:—Patron. Mr. A. Park Home; president, Mr Campbell; vicepresidents, Messrs. R J. Glasgow, S. 0. Shaw and C. R. Briggs; secretary. Mr. W. Field Porter; delegates to the Auckland Tennis Association. Messrs. M. M. Morrison, N. A. Campbell and K. Boardman; selectors. Messrs P. A. Hillary, C. Morrin and A. Ohlson; auditor. Mr. "W. Richards. An application by the Patumahoo Club fos affiliation was granted.