TE ROTI TENNIS OPENING

Taranaki Daily News, 6 November 1934, Page 10

TE ROTI TENNIS OPENING

LARGE CROWD PRESENT. There was ideal weather for the opening of the Te Roti Tennis Club’s court on Saturday. Visitors were present from Hawera, Normanby and Matapu. _ Mrs. J. Cleaver, patron of the club, hit the first ball over the net and declared the court open. A Yankee tournament was played, Graydon and Miss B. Seed winning. The following is the result of the play:— , ... T First round: R. Bloor and- Miss L. Hitchcock 21 v. F. Speed and Miss B. Seed 20, E. Sharp and Mrs.’ Bloor 9 v. C. Bloor and Miss I. Reed 21, R. Sharp and Mrs. Grierson 1 v. G. Graydon and Mrs. Sharp 21, L. Hitchcock and Miss Hitchcock 21 v. S. Bloor v. Miss Feron 6- , ~ Second round: C. Blair and Mrs. Sharp 21 v. Miss L. Hitchcock and R. Sharp 19, R. Bloor and Miss V. Grierson 16 v. F. Speed and Miss Hitchcock 21, L. Hitchcock and Miss B. Seed 21 v. E. Sharp and Mrs. Bloor 10, S. Bloor and Miss I. Reed 15 v. G. Graydon and Miss Feron 21. Third round: R. Bloor and Miss Feron 21 v. F. Speed and Mrs. Sharp 15, E. Sharp and Miss I. Reed 10 v. R. Sharp and Miss Seed 15. Semi-finals: G. Graydon and Miss B. Seed 15 v. F. Speed and Mrs. Sharp 7, C. Bloor and Miss L. Hitchcock 9 v. L. Hitchcock and Miss Hitchcock 15. Final: G. Graydon and Miss Seed 15 v. L. Hitchcock and Miss Hitchcock 6.

GENERAL ITEMS. Whenuakura Farmer Hurt Mr. E. Davidson, Whemiakura, met with an accident on his farm on Friday when leaving home to muster bullocks and riding a young horse. He was later found unconscious and was removed to the Patea hospital. Members Assist Committee.

At a meeting of the Patea Lawn Tennis Club’s executiv committee appreciation of weeding and other work around the courts by members was expressed. The invitation to attend the Alton Club’s opening fixture of the season this week was accepted. Guide Rally Programme.

A programme for the South Taranaki girl guide rally in the Patea domain on Saturday has been drawn up to provide entertainment and interest for the 300 guides and brownies expected. Companies representing Hawera 1 and 2, Alton, Manaia, Kaponga and Toko will arrive by special train at 11.30 a.m. and will be escorted by the Patea guides to the domain. Playing with Fire.

Two youthful followers of Guy Fawkes at Hawera are regretting their attachment to gunpowder. On Sunday they made a large - bomb, and, having lit it, retired to a safe distance to watch the effects. Nothing happened, so they returned, and at the psychological moment when the bomb exploded their heads were just above it. Disaster to their eyes was narrowly averted, but both bear bandages on their faces as a result of their indiscretion. Patea Band Entertains.

An excellent programme was presented by the Patea Municipal Band at the town hall on Sunday under the conductorship of Mr. Magrath. The band was assisted by the Misses Knowles and A. Hall, Kakaramea. The concert, which was the first Sunday performance in the band’s campaign for funds to purchase new instruments, was notable for its high musical standard and its versatility. The playing of “Abide With Me” and “Sun of My Soul,” in contrast to the lighter and more vivacious tunes, made pleasing variety. Selections were given on some of the instruments which the band desires to purchase.

HANDICAPS FOR SPORTS. TO-NIGHT’S ATHLETIC EVENTS The following are the handicaps for the Hawera Amateur Athletic Club’s evening meeting to be held to-night at 6 p.m.:— 100 yards: Smith 6yds., J. Matheson, J. Clapham, Jones, Worley, Comber, Longstaff 10, Thrush, O’Carroll 12, T. Simm 13. 440 yards: Smith, 18yds., Worley 20, Flintoff 24, Matheson 30, O’Carroll 36. One mile: J. Garrett 20yds., Smith, J. Matheson 60, Flintoff 75, Worley 90. Women’s 100 yards: Miss Reed 7yds., Miss Smith 9, Miss Rogers 10, Miss Leonard 12.

High Jump: E. Smith 4in, B. Clapham, Thrush 6, Worley 8. Cyclists: 4-mile and lj-mile: J. E. Burke 15yds. and 40yds., J. Kelsen, M. Jpnes 20 and 50, A. Brassell, J. Wills 40 and 80, B. Elintoff, H. Wills 60 and 110, G. Dombroski, M. Green, B. Miller 70 and 120, G. Adams, L. Landers 95 and 140, G. Gollins, B. Marter 120 and 170, G. Flintoff 130 and 180, H. T. Putt, S. Campbell, J. Snook 150 and 200, W. Parker, A. Evans 160 and 210, M. Condor 180 and 220, M. Rudkin, D. Campbell, M. Mazuranch, A. Bamford 190 and 230, M. JowBoys, one mile: L. Landers 10yds., B. O’Connor, B. Walsh 220 and 280. Boys, one mile: L. Landers 10yds., B. Marter, G. Adams 20, G. Gollins, G. Flintoff 50, H. T. Putt 70, S. Campbell, J. Snook, W. Parker, A. Evans 70, M. Condon, M. Rudkin 90, D. Campbell, M. Mazuranch, A. Bamford 120, M. Jewell, K. Rudkin, B. Ray, J. Rowe 140. B. O’Connor 150, B. Walsh 160, G. Khaki IS*’