ST. ANDREWS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20850, 5 October 1937, Page 3

ST. ANDREWS

OPENING OF TENNIS SEASON The St. Andrews Tennis Club’s season was officially opened by the patron, Mr H. B. S. Johnstone. Mr A. Leckie (president), in Introducing Mr Johnstone, said the club had passed through its first two seasons with one court, but was now able, through the generosity of Mr Johnstone in assisting the club with a loan, and a strong membership of keen players, to make available a second court, which was most essential and enabled the club to look forward to a successful season. Mr Johnstone expressed pleasure in being asked to open the club’s third season, and wished all concerned a happy and prosperous term. He congratulated the officers and those responsible for the formation of the club, which was a great asset to the district. Miss Johnstone hit the first ball over the net after which the afternoon took the form of a tournament. Afternoon tea was served on the lawn at the police station, and visitors from Timaru, Springbrook, Lyalldale and St. Andrews were welcomed. The winners of the tournament were Miss Helen Davey and Aplegarth. SEPTEMBER RAINFALL The rainfall for September was 1.84 inches, compared with .83 inches for the same month last year. Rain fell on 10 days, the heaviest fall being recorded on the 22nd when 40 points fell. The recordings were: Ist, 4 points; 3rd, 8 points; 4th, 15 points; sth, 12 points; 20th, 33 points; 21st, 32 points; 22nd, 40 points; 23rd, 16 points; 24th, 20 points; 30th, 4 points. The rainfall for the nine month is 14.93 compared with 16.77 for the same period last year. Unusually severe frosts have been experienced recently and the tips of the young wheat crops hav: been burned. Crops of early potatoes in the dl '.rlct have also suffered a severe setback.