LAWN TENNIS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18874, 26 September 1929, Page 3

LAWN TENNIS.

LINWOOD CLUB. ANNUAL REPORT. The annual report of the Linwood Lawn Tennis Club, which will be presented to the forty-fourth annual meeting of the club to-night, states that the past season had again been a very successful one, and the club still maintained its position of being one of the largest asphalt clubs in the Dominion. The past season han seen the completion of the new pavilion and this substantial building had greatly improved the club’s property and should be a means of fostering the social side of the club’s activities to a greater extent than in the past. The balance-sheet showed that the club was in a sound financial position. At the last annual meeting the committee were authorised to borrow up to £IOOO, but found that only a loan of £BOO was necessary, which was obtained from the United Building Society at 7 per cent over a period of fourteen years. The payments Included principal and interest, so that at the end of fourteen years the club would be clear of debt. The fete, held on August 31, was a great success, and would give the committee a free hand to purchase furniture as they thought advisable. Donations had been received from a number of members towards the pavilion furnishings, and so far the committee had purchased a piano. Outstanding subscriptions were being reduced yearly. The club entered teams for all the inter-club matches, and was successful in winning both the Junior A and Junior B competitions. The teams were to be congratulated on their splendid showing, and it was hoped that the two shields would long retain their place in the new pavilion. BECKENHAM CLUB. The annual general meeting of the Beckenham Tennis Club was held in the club pavilion. There was a good attendance of members. The report and balance showed the club to be in a flourishing condition. The club is now free from debt aud possesses substantial assets.

The opening: day was fixed for Saturday, October 5, but owing to the fact that extensive court improvements were now in hand, it was stated that the courts at that time might not be in full play. It was stated that in connection with these improvements a sum of £4OO was being expended and when the courts were completed the club would possess four of the best courts in Christchurch. Twelve new members were elected. The following officers were elected: President, Mr A. C. Maxwell; vice-presi-dents, Messrs M. G. Irwin, E. L. M’Keon, A. W. Charlesson, G. N. Pickett and H. C. Smith; honorary secretary and treasurer, Mr E. B. Harding; honorary auditor, Mr R. Maddren; senior club captain, Mr R. Storie; ladies’ captain, Mrs Storie; delegates to the C.L.T.A., Messrs J. Spence and R. Storie; management committee, Mesdames Irwin, Allison, A. W. Spence, Miss M. Manning, Messrs A. C. Maxwell, J. Spence, A. M’Keon, F. W. Wilson, M. G. Irwin R. Storie and E. B. Harding. During thC evening the following prizes won last season were presented: Men’s handicap singles, F. W. Wilson; ladies' handicap singles, Mrs R. Storie; men’s doubles, J. Ruston and J. Spence; ladies' doubles, Mrs Harding and Miss Skelton; combined doubles, Mrs J. Spence and A. W. Spence. ELMWOOD CLUB. The annual meeting of members of the Elmwood Tennis Club was held in the club’s pavilion, Elmwood Park, the president, Mr T. L. Flaus, being in the chair. The club had had a good season and the finances were particularly sound. A further three courts were at present being laid down, which it was hoped would be available for play within the next two months. The following were the winners of the club’s competitions held during the season: Men’s championship singles, C. L. Hardie; ladies’ championship singles. Miss N. Smithson; men’s championship doubles, E. J. Kenny and W. N. Chilman; ladies’ championship doubles, Miss M. Sherris and Miss N. Smithson; combined championship doubles, Miss M. Sherris and H. Sinclair; men’s handicap doubles, H. Sinclair and R. Sinclair: ladies’ handicap doubles. Misses E. Chapman and LOokenden: combined handicap doubles, Miss B. Holmes and H. Sinclair; men’s handicap singles, A. W. Page; ladies’ handicap singles, Miss R. Holmes. The following officers were elected: Patron, Mr H. Holland, M.P.; president, Mr T. L. Flaus; vice-presidents.

Messrs R. E. M'Dougall, L. L. Cordery, Walcot Wood, E. H. Andrews, H. J. Otley, F. W. Johnston and 11. R. Hamilton; honorary secretary, Mr R. Owen; honorary treasurer, Mr C. L. I-lardie; club captain, Mr A. R. Larcomb; honorary auditor, Mr F. Marris; committee, Messrs A. R. Larcomb, E. F. Chapman, S. B- Simpson, S. G. Holland, E. J. Smith, W. Hall, W. Revington and R. O. Page; ladies’ committee, Misses Travers, E. Chapman, Webb and Gee, and Mesdames Morris, Hall. Owen, Kennv, Norrie and Revington; lady captain, Mrs R. Owen; delegates to Canterbury Lawn Tennis Association, Messrs E. F. Chapman, Holland and Smith; handicapper and selector, Mr S. B. Simpson; match committee, Miss Travers, Mrs Owen and Messrs S. G. Holland, C 7 L. llardie and A. R. Larcomb.

NEW BRIGHTON CLUB. The annual meeting of the New Brighton Lawn Tennis Club was held in the Council Chambers last evening. Mr G. H. Bishop presided. The annual report and balance-sheet, already published, showed the. club to be in a satisfactory position, were adopted. The following officers were elected:— Patron, Rev C. MacLaverty; president, Mr G. Jackson; vice-presidents, the Mayor of New Brighton, Mr J. H. Shaw, I>r Stevens. Mr T>. G. Sullivan, M.P., Messrs G W. Bishop, R. Browning. A. W. Owles and A. Boon: club captain, Mr E. Kibblewhito; secretary and treasurer, Mr B. A. Miles; committee, Messrs W. Barrv, N. Jarvis, H. Throp, F. S. Taylor, L. Shute; ladies’ committee, Mesdames B. A. Miles, H. Throp and Misses V. Moore, E>. Stevens and E. Bellamy; delegate to Sports Protection Association. Mr H. Throp; honorary auditor, Mr R. Browning. Opening day was fixed for October 5. A motion of appreciation was ..accorded the ladies of the club for their efforts in connection with the forthcoming bazaax--