PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ TENNIS

Taranaki Daily News, 23 December 1929, Page 8

PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ TENNIS

TOURNAMENT AT HAWERA. Children from the various primary schools in the district assembled at the Hawera tennis courts on Saturday to compete in the primary schools’ tournament. The standard of play showed a vast improvement in the form shown previously, and some very promising players competed. On the whole the children reflected the coaching given by these interested in junior tennis, the most noticeable result being seen in the freedom of style of the majority of the competitors. Results are:— BOYS. First Round. —R. Best lost to M. Dickie 9—5; M. Donnelly beat G. Innes 9—3; C. Nodder beat W. Evans 9—o; B. Hinga lost to B. Edwards 9—o; S. McKay beat Tuka Rangitonga 9—l; B. Dyson beat F. Cox 9 —B. Second Round. —Dickie beat J. Denny by default; Donnelly beat Nodder 9 —l; Edwards lost to McKay 9 —B;'Dyson beat Kirkby 9 —5. Third Round. —Dickie lost to Donnelly 9—5; McKay beat Dyson 9—4. . - GIRLS. a First Round. —P. Fountaine lost to M. Dickie 9—2; L. Stewart lost to J. Christiansen by default; J. Wylds lost to P. Robertson 9 —2; M. Lander lost to W. Wright 9—3. Second Round.—V. Rangitonga lost to Dickie 9 —l; Christiansen lost to J. Nicholas 9—B; A. Lee beat Robertson 9 —3; M. Wright lost to A. Watts 9—3. Third Round. —Dickie beat Nicholas 9—2; Lee beat Watt 9—3.

In the boys’ semi-final match between Donnelly and Dickie the best tennis of the day was seen, both boys playing well above the usual standard of school tennis and adopting court tactics that might have been expected from players of more mature years. Donnelly possesses an excellent forehand, and used it to advantage in keeping his opponent well back. On the occasions on which Dickie came in to the net he was beaten by lobs of an ideal length. Both the finals in the girls’ aand boys’ events will be played during the forthcoming tournament at Hawera. PERSONALS. The death of William O’Dowd took place at Rockhampton, Queensland, on Friday. Mr. O’Dowd, who was 27 years of age, was born at Kapuni and was educated at the Manaia school. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Williana O’Dowd. Mr. L. Vine, of the Manaia Post Office staff, has been transferred to the Aria office. Messrs. C. E. Hucker and W. Johnston, members of the teaching staff of the Manaia school, were each presented with a set of hair brushes by their friends at the Commercial Hotel prior to their departure from the district. Regret was expressed at their departure and a tribute was paid to their keen interest both in school work and sport. Mr. A. S. Burns, Otakeho, is spending his vacation at New Plymouth.

Miss McCartie will make a trip to Australia during the school vacation.

..OHANGAI SURF CLUB OPENING... The Ohangai Surf Club was lucky in obtaining such fine weather for its opening day last Sunday. There was a large crowd present. The Opunake Surf Club sent a life-saving team to -stage a demonstration, and members of the Ohawe club were present. AUROA SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY TEA HELD. The annual Sunday school tea and evening of games and distribution of prizes for the Auroa children was held on Friday evening in the hall. There was present a large gathering of parents' and scholars. The whole of the tea was provided and served by the teachers, Misses Lyndon, Johnstone, Duff, Lilley, Mrs, Lilley and Messrs. Lilley and Bailey (superintendent). The children did full justice to a “light tea” of fruit salad and all kinds of dainties. Flora Duff cut the birthday cake. Tho balance sheet showed a sound financial position. There were pupils on the roll, Mr. Bailey reported. The Rev. B. Dudley, Manaia, handed prizes to every child, while special books for full attendance at Sunday school were awarded to Jessica Bailey and Lcn Lyndon. Special thanks were-accorded to Mrs. Hooper and to Mr. Caldwell, who had regularly conveyed children in their cars to Sunday school.