TENNIS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIX, Issue XXIII, 27 November 1897, Page 718

TENNIS.

Although an extremely hot day. a considerable number of persons as sem bled at ‘Waterlea.’ Blenheim, last Saturday, when the Misses McCallum had a tennis party, using their lawn for the first time this season. It was in capital order, and many enjoyable sets were player). The guests grouped themselves on the verandah and balcony, after partaking of the many delicacies provided for after-

noon tea, and watched the players. It was much pleasanter to sit in the shade and criticise than to play, for the sudden rise in temperature — from frosts two days before to 80 degrees in the shade—was decidedly enervating. Some of the guests were :—Mrs Richard McCallum. Mrs J. Hutcheson. Mrs Carey, Miss Mc-I-auchlan. Miss M. McLauchlan. Miss Edith Ball. Miss Kate Ball. Miss Minnie Fulton, the Rev. Mr Robb, and Messrs R. McCallum, Mirams. C. Fulton. Stubbs. W. Carey. Mabin. J. Hutcheson, J. Clark, etc., etc. Mr Greensill's court at Brooklyn. Picton. was opened on Wednesday wtih a glorous day and the court in perfect condition. Some capital sets were played, though only two gentlemen were present, but the ladies enjoyed their sets immensely. Among those there were the Misses Western (3). White (Wairau Valley). Philpotts (3), Harris. Davidson. B. Greensill. Howard. Hay. Mesdames J. Greensill. Howard. H. Howard, and Allen, Miss Ethel Greensill had a lovely tea set out on tables on the lawn which everybody enjoyed. The 'Brook’ Tennis Club. Nelson, opened on Saturday, a large number of people being present. Some capital games were indulged in. The Inglewood Lawn Tennis Club was opened for the season by the President. D. Valintine. on Thursday. November ISth. The Hawera Lawn Tennis Club opened its season on Saturday. November 20th. in Bayly’s Park.