TENNIS AND POLO.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume X, Issue 7, 18 February 1893, Page 151

TENNIS AND POLO.

The usual ground was occupied, so the Auckland Polo Club played last Saturday at Ellerslie, in Hunter and Nolan's accommodation paddock. An excellent game was enjoyed, the ground being in capital condition. Dr. Purchas, Messrs Gilmore and Dixon, with Dr. Sharman, op-

posed Messrs Buddle, Lockhart, Ansenne, and Dr. Forbes. Two goals were secured by Mr Lockhart and his party ; the others, one, time being called before any other score was made. Two of the players left, but the remaining members had some excellent play before separating. The West End Lawn, Ponsonby, was very attractive last Saturday. An unusually large number of prettily dressed and fair spectators were present to divide the attention of tbe sterner members of the club between themselves and the very interesting tennis matches. The gentleman’s handicap singles were the features of the afternoon, and the really excellent play of Mr J. Paterson evoked enthusiastic admiration. Mr Cook was his opponent, and though the Secretary tried his level best • ’twas all in vain,’ Mr Paterson was victorious, the games being 6 —l, 6—l. Afternoon tea, provided by Miss Bastard and Miss Atkinson, was greatly appreciated, both on account of its excellence and the heat of the weather. The frocks worn have, in most cases, been previously described. It is the end of the season, nearly, and few new summer gowns are now made. Amongst those present were Mesdames Paterson, Littler, Billington, the Misses Main, Morrin, Gentles, Caldwell, etc., etc.