LAWN TENNIS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19814, 4 December 1919, Page 2

LAWN TENNIS.

PROPOSED ASSOCIATION COURTS. GENERAL MEETING OF PLATERS, il gouu.ui mcoUllg Ol IQIIJUB pl.ijl-15 11-Jm all oiuos ui anil aiouno u-uiibicutu'oli i.'.ib ncld ai tho V.iL.C.A. uioms last evening lot tile purpose oi cliecussuig tuo tjue&wou ot provmmg " ftseouiatiou courts.' .nioto was iv, largo attendance, including several ladies, and air U- -v ocay, prcsiaenl ot tho Canternury Lawn Tennis Association, was in tile ciiair. , . she chairman, in explaining the oejocts of the mooting, stum tnat at the present tamo most oi tho tennis omrls m Christchurch were greatly ovorcrowdod, -ri.i.d. it hau been cUfeicuit to find courts on which 10 play inter-club matches. It was, thcrcloro, proimsed to csUblish ''association courts, armor tne control of the nssociatou, on whron tus various inter-ciuh competitions could bo played, and also inter-provincial and charupionsuip mcelmgs. Tor this purpose it was necessary to sivciue a plots of ground within reasonable distance ol the city sufficiently large to provide all the courts which would bo requited. For sonic time the matter has received caroiul consideration irom a subcommittee set up by the association, and this committee had inspected numerous properties offered lo tbo association, and had also carciully gone into Uio question og finance. After inve.stiga.ting tho matter thoroughly the committee had decided to recommend tho association to purchase a piece of ground situated on Ferry Rond, which ' tV3 n within the two-penny tram section, and was in every respect suitable for tho purpose. The committee wore not, however, wedded to this site, but it w-»s tho best which had come under thoir notice, and, provided tho money was forthcoming,..they considered it. should b» purchased. The question of finance had given tho committee a good deal of thought. The amount required was in the vicinity of 63000, and in order to raise the money tho committee had thought of various schemes, including a monster art union, for which a bungalow should be offered as first prize. He hoped that all players would give their support to tho movement in order that tho courts could he provided for the purpose of playing inter-club matches, • intorprovincial matches, Dominion championships and even matches with Australian players. It is proposed that the courts should bo called the “ Canterbury Lawn Tennis Permanent Memorial Association Courts." Mr G. L. Berry moved tho following resolution That this meeting of tennis players, representing aJnJiated club* in and around Christchurch, heartily approves ot tho proposal by the Canterbury Lawn Tennis Association to establish ossociation courts as a form of memorial to those payers who lost their lives in the war.” The motion was seconded by Mr L J Taylor. Nj'.P- p - a H Bt supported the principle cf establishing ’association courts,” but su--Rested that it might bo bettor not to dcsenho (hem as a memorial in view of tbo fact that the proposal was well under wav before the war broke out. On the suggestion of Mr E. J. TavW Mr Berry s resolution was divided, and that’norDon which merely affirmed the principle was put to the meeting and carried unanimously. Mr Tayler then moved that the courts be established na a form of memorial to fallen soldiers, Iho motion was carried unanimously. 1 Mr F J. Murray moved:-” That, an effort be made to purchase tho property under otter to the association, situate in Fcrrv Road Linwood, containing about 6J acres with dwelling thereon, for the sum of 61750; or, -ailing this property, (o get another suitable ground. The motion was seconded by Mr P. Hsrman. In thp course of the discussion on the motion, it was stated that the estimated cost of purchase, laying down twelve courts, -slicing, netting and putting the grounds in order was about 63000 T^ 1 ® resolution was carried unanimously. Mr O. A. Dawson moved:—“ That a special committee be set up in conjunction with the present Grounds Committee of tho association, to consider carefully ways and means of raising an adequate sum to finance the purchase of tho laud and lav down a sufficient number of courts.” Mr Dawson expressed tho hope that tho association would not find it necessary to hold any art union for the purpose cf raising money, as it would be a poor tribute to the memory of: tbo lallon soldiers to have to conduct a. gigantic Ifamblo for thft purpose of providing a memqnal. Ho also suggested that, instead of raising the wholo of the money required at tho present time, they should endeavour to raise 61000, and leave tho balance of £2OOO on mortgage. At 5 per cent the interest ■would nmomit to ~£lOO, and allowing nay, £2OO for a and £SO for sundries, cost * pcr ‘’ car wou W tJS about Js3->o! Tho motion was seconded by Mr Ackroyd and carried. Mrs Lord and Messrs L. J. Taylor and TV. Sherris wore appointed to the Grounds Committee, which will bo constituted tho Special Committee. Mr IV. N. Angus moved“ That it ho a recommendation to tho Special Committee, to. bold a monster art union as a means of raising funds, a bungalow fo bo purchased for this purpose and given ns a prize.” Tho motion was seconded hr Mr F. J. Murray and carried. It was decider! that a. strong appeal should bo made to all affiliated clulia to support tho association in the matter. LITTLE AKALOA v. AKAROA. A tennis match waa played on the Recreation Ground courts. Akaron. on Saturday between the Little Akaloa Club and tbo local club the former winning by 114 games to 9, The weather was not at all suitable for play, which did not start until noon. It was arranged that tho games abode] »]] ho six up Luncheon and afternoon tea wore provided by the Akaroa. Club. A return match will be played at Little Akaloa in a iortniffht. HALSWELL t. PfJEBBLETON. ttA friendly S&nio between players from tlw» Halewell and Probbleton Lawn Tennis Chibs was played last Saturday, on tho Probbleton frt - I A uV,V nlny!, \’ 10 etternoon’s play the Halswoll Club won by 11 gamos Vm' ladios from the Prebbleton Club provided a dainty afternoon tea. The scores were as follow (Prebbleton players being mentioned hrst m each instance): Combined doubles—Miss Coleman and J Mackio 6 beat Miss Muireon and J. Down 4; Mrs Eastcrbrook and L. Gallagher 3 lost to Miss Comber and A. Mercor 6; Miss Hartnell and L. M’Gill 6 beat Miss Mercer and A. Smith 5; Mr and lira Longafaffe 2 lost to Miss Moyna and R. Nottingham 6; Mi ßß Prebble and IV. M’Murtrie 6 beat Miss' Goodwin and M. Nottingham 3; Miss Gabitus and T. Prebble 5 lost to Mr and Mrs J. Mercer 6. Ladies’ doubles—Mrs Eastcrbrook and Miss Coleman 4 lost to Misses Muirson and Comber 6; Miss Hartnell and Mrs Longstaffo 2 lost to Misses Mercer and Moyna. 6; Misses Gabitus and Prebble 6 beat iliss Goodwin and Mrs Mercer 5. Men’s doubles.—J. Mackio and L. Gallagher 3 lost to J. Down and A. Mercor 6; L- M'Gill and G. Longstsffe 4 lost to N. Smith and E. Nottingham 6; W. M’Mnrtrie and T. Prebble 3 lost to J. Mercer and M, Nottingham 6. Ladies’ singltt.—MisA Coleman 1 lost to Miss Mercer 6; Mrs Easterbrook 3 lost to Miss Comber 6: Miss Hartnell 4 lost to. Mis* Mercer 6; Mrs Longstaffe 6 beat Miss Moyna 5; Miss Prebble 5 lost to Mias Goodwin 6; Mrs Miller 6 boat Mrs Mercor 3. Men’s singles.—J. Mackio 6 boat J. L. Down 0; L. Gallagher 0 .lost to A. Mercer C: L. iFGill 3 lost to N. Smith 6; IV. M’Murtrio 1 lost to R. Nottingham 6; G. Longstaffo 1 lost to J. Mercer 6; T. Prebble 6 bent, M. Nottingham 3. Totals; Prebbleton, 93; lialswell, 12S.