ST. ANDREWS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20838, 21 September 1937, Page 3

ST. ANDREWS

TENNIS CLUB The annual report of the St. Andrew’s Tennis Club states that during the past season a great deal was accomplished and the affairs of the club were in a very satisfactory state. At the commencement of the year the strength of the membership was such that it was realised that the one existing court was inadequate. Taking into account the programme carried through so successfully in the preceding year, together with the enthusiasm and support in evidence, it was decided at the general meeting to go ahead with the laying down of a second court, provided that satisfactory finance could be arranged and the freehold of the section secured. The section was eventually purchased from the Forester’s Lodge for the sum of £25, the club agreeing to pay the cost of transfer. The purchase of the section involved protracted legal proceedings which, inter alia, necessitated an application to the Supreme Court before the transfer could be recorded. The main difficulty, that of finance was over--1 come by negotiating a loan for £75. By reason of the Important developments that were taking place it was felt that the club should be placed on a sound legal basis, and a proposal that the club be registered as an incorporated body met with the approval of a majority of the members and was carried into effect. The tender by Messrs R. D. Smith and P. F. Dix for the construction of a court for the sum of £55 if the club would supply the cement, was accepted. The contractors completed the court in due course and it was available for play by Christmas. The total cost, including £2/3/- for erecting posts and wire netting, was £95/19/10. The year commenced with a credit balance of £7/17/8, while income was £66/5/1. Apart from the sums of £95/19/10 expended on construction (No. 2 court), and £25 for section, incidental expenses amounted to £24/5/3. The year closed with a total Indebtedness of £74/12/4. As there would be very little expenditure during the coming year, apart from the topdressing of No. 2 court and the purchase and erection of a small amount of wire netting, the committee felt confident that the club would be able to substantially reduce the amount of the loan. The report went on to state that the membership for the year was 35 playing members and 10 non -playing members. It was unfortunate that through departures from the district a number of members would be lost, but it was anticipated that these would be partially replaced by new arrivals, and the provision of additional playing facilities will induce others to seek membership. In conclusion, the committee thanked all those who assisted in making the year the undoubted success which it had been, and also those, who, by attending the euchres and entering in the various competitions, enabled the club to close the year with the finances in such a satisfactory condition.