LAWN TENNIS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21293, 21 September 1932, Page 7

LAWN TENNIS

TOURNAMENT COMMITTEES THAMES VALLEY REAFFILIATED Tho following tournament committees were elected nt a meeting of delegates to the Auckland Lawn Tennis Association last evening:—Auckland championships; Messrs. E. W. Griffiths, D. G. Macfarlane, A. C. Johns. J. Harrison, P. Harrison, L. Williamson, S. Lamb, F. C. Ellis. A. K. Turner. A. Bockett. Auckland handicap tournament: Messrs. D. G. Macfarlane. L. "Williamson. Ci Warren, E. 1) Robins. S. Bates. J. Paul. C. R. Reader, J. Harrison. P. Potter. Third grade and outer suburban: Messrs. 11. McGinley, E. I). Robins. V. Barfoot, J. McLaren J. IS. Upton. E. W. Griffiths. L. Williamson, K. lvay, C. Stevens. The chairman, Mr. R. B. Hardy, reported that no statement could be made regarding the visit of an American team, as arrangements had not yet been finalised. The Thames Valley Association and the Melrose Park Club wero affiliated a special vote of thanks being accorded Mr, Jlardv and Mr. E. W. Griffiths for their work in connection with securing the re-affiliation oi Thames Valley. . Mr. F. J. Ohlson brought up the question of the coaching of juniors. Tho chairman pointed out that tho association was always prepared to arrange visits, lectures or exhibitions on request. ' . „i,„_ The chairman advised the following championship dates December 20. 07 23: Auckland, January 20. 2G, 27,_ 2J. dU, Wanganui. January 2. 3 4: 'I a ran ala January 4„ 5, G, 7; Manawatu. December.-7. 28. 29, 30*. Y.M.C.A. CLUB . A successful season was shown by tho 10port presented at the annual meeting 01 the Y.M.C.A. Lawn Tennis Glub. The follow in- officers wero elected :—i atron, Mr. R. A, Laidlaw; president, Mr E. E Kitchener; secretary, Mr. 11. Ledger; treasurer. Miss E. M. Steele; club captain, Mr. W. 11. Fortune; vice-captain, Mr. J. Lanigaii; committee. Mrs. V.'addell, Misses E. Kitchener, I. Moore, and N. Connolly, Messrs. 11. V. Tregear, G. Hager, J. r. Ormsby, L. H. Baylies, and C. S. Peryer; delegates to Auckland Lawn Tennis Association, Messrs. J. T. Ormsby and G. Hager. HAMILTON EAST CLUB [FROM OCR own correspondent] HAMILTON, Tuesday A sound financial position was ■ disclosed in tho report presented at the annual meeting of the Hamilton East Tennis Club last evening. Mr. G. Brown presided over a larce attendance of members. The following officers were elected: — Patron. Dr. F. D. Pinfold: president. Mr. W. Bourne; secretary. Mr. J. H. Boyd: committee, Mrs. Hall. Misses Ford, Bragains; Webster, Dowd, G. Walton, Messrs. llall. Bonnie, Brown, 1S T . Darlington, G. Course. Wright; club captain. Mr. G. Wright: delegates to Hamilton Suburban Association. Messrs. Wright and Boyd. The opening day was fixed for October 1. .