TUAKAU.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 1, Issue 47, 29 November 1912, Page 2

TUAKAU.

TUAKAU SOUTH TENNIb CLUB. Ideal weather conditions prevailed at the opening of the above Club on Saturday. The domain grounds, whereiii the club's court is situated, were looking at their best. Trees lent their kindly shade to the tables loaded with g-:od things, while the flower beds and general surroundings were subjects of favourable cumment by visitors present. A large gathering assembled, including visiting players from Buckland and Tuakau clubs. Mr W. Graham formally welcomed visitors on behalf of the club. The next ceremony was a very pleasing one to witness, it being specially arranged by the committee for two of the oldest residents in the district, Mrs Jones ard Mr Collins, to communes play for the season. 'lhis they dii in vigorous fashion, amidst much applause. Play was then commenced in earnest, with the following results:— Miss M. Taylor and Erye v. Misa Jeffries and W. Pirritt, 4-6; Miss Westwood and Frost v. Mr and Mrs H. B. Free, I—6; Miss J. Frost and J. A. Pirritt v Miss Taylor and Northmore, I—4; Mrs Sheldon and James Pirritt v. Mrs E. T. Frost and Logan, 3—2; Mrs Bodley and Graham v. Miss Lee ar.d Eyre, 2—3; Miss Jpffrits and J. A. Pirritt V. Miss Taylor and W. Pirritt, 0-6; Mrs Free and Northmore y. Mrs E. T. Frost and Free, I—4; Nurthmore and J. A. Pirritt v. Logan «nd Rowe, 3—4; Mrs Lee and Misa Jeffries v Mis Sheldon and Mrs Bodley, 3—2; • Miss Frost and Free v. Mrs Free ana W. Pirritt, 4-1; Miss Taylor and, Mrs Froßt v. Miss Lei and Mist Mayall, 3—2; Mesdames Rowe and Pirritt v. Miss Frcst and Mrs Gra ham, 3—2. During the afternoon lady members provided refreshments; and a thoroughly enjoyable day was spent, play being kept up while the light lasted.

DEPUTATION. Recently a deputation, headed by Mr Dynes Fulton, waited upon the Prime Minister in regard to the handing over of the old railway line between Tuakau and Buckland t" the Pukekohe East Road Board free of charge. It is understood that a favourable reply was received in response to Mr Fulton's representations. It is hoped that the old line will be formed into a road and opened for public traffic at no distant date. Property holders coucerned have agreed to hand over any necessary land, and the way should now be suffici ntly clear for the Board to act. TENDERS TOO HIGH. Much disappointment has been ftlt locally over the fact that the work of reforming the new Whangarata road and Liverpool street is to be delayed owing to tenders received being too high. The work will take some » time to complete and it is generally " recognised that every effort should be mada to put the work in hand during the summer months.