Kennington TENNIS CLUB MEETING

Southland Times, Issue 22994, 14 September 1936, Page 4

Kennington TENNIS CLUB MEETING

SUCCESSFUL PAST SEASON The annual meeting of the Tennis Club was held in the hall, the president (Mr G. Matheson) presiding over 15 members. The eleventh annual report stated that the sum of £l2 3/11 was received from the efforts of the Sports Club formed last year, the club making good use of the funds by having the pavilion painted and a serviceable locker built in, that leaving plenty of room for nets and materials. There was a substantial balance ‘available for the incoming committee. The courts and grounds had been kept in first class order. The club again entered a team in the B grade competition and made quite a creditable showing considering the difficulty in keeping the members of the team together. The team also travelled to Seaward Downs and played a match against the Lower Mataura Association and were successful in winning after

an enjoyable game. The “White Cup was played for during the season and some close sets were witnessed. The trophy was eventually won by Miss I. Henderson and Mr A. Cook, who were congratulated. Congratulations were extended to Miss I. Henderson, who gained representative honours and also won the B grade championship held in Dunedin during Easter. That event covered the whole of the South Island and Miss Henderson’s achievement spoke well for the club. A public presentation was made to Mr and Mrs J. Ewart who left the district. Both were valued members on and off the courts The committee thanked all ’ members for their loyal co-operation and support and trusted that the new 1 season would prove a successful and enjoyable one. The secretary (Mr F. McLew) read the balance sheet which showed a sub-

stantial credit of £9 13/11. The election of office-bearers resulted as follows: President, Mr G. Matheson (re-elected), vice-presidents, Messrs L. Horder, A. Cook, J. McLew, Mrs Fox, Mrs J. Henderson; secretary, Mr F. McLew; patron Mr J. Hargest; committee, Mesdames J. Fox, J. Henderson, Misses M. Graham, I. Henderson, Messrs Horder, Hargest, Cook, J. McLew; grounds committee, Mesdames J. Fox, J. Henderson, Messrs Horder, Cook, J. McLew, J. Henderson, T, Lyall; selection and ranking committee, Mesdames J. Fox, J. Henderson, Messrs A. Cook, J. McLew, F. McLew; club captain, Mr A. Cook; deputy-club captain, Mr J. McLew; ladder secretary, Mr F. McLew; delegate to Provincial Lawn Tennis Association, Mr A. Cook; auditor, Mr E. Hargest. The subscriptions were fixed at 10/for ladies, men 15/-, first year players under 18 years 5/- and honorary members 2/6. The expenditure on balls for the season was fixed at £6. It was decided to enter a team in the B grade competition. Opening day, fixed for Saturday, September 19, is to take the form of a Yankee tournament. A GIFT AFTERNOON About 35 members and friends of the Kennington Missionary Union attended a gift afternoon at the church on Thursday and a splendid collection of articles for the stalls at the forthcoming Spring flower show was handed in to the president. Mrs Darragh sang two solos and competitions were won by Mrs Wyeth and Mrs R. Henderson.