Feilding Lawn Tennis Club

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7288, 16 October 1933, Page 3

Feilding Lawn Tennis Club

SEASON OFFICIALLY OPENED

The doubtful Weather which prevailed in Feilding at midday on Saturday passed off to enable the Feilding Lawn Tennis Club to officially open its season. There was a very large gathering of players in attendance and the soven courts wero fully occupied throughout, the afternoon. All the appointments wero in splendid order and tho courts iu first-rate "condition.

At an interval called during the afternoon, tho president, Mr. N. C. Harding, addressed the gathering, thanking members for placing him in the position of president. He cordially welcomed, the visitors and. thanked them for their support. In his furthcr remarks, -Mr. Harding touched upon points of interest to members. Tho club had decided to admit juniors without placing any restrictions upon 'playing hours. He felt that this was a progressive move and one to be encouraged since the club required to make reasonably secure its future membership. It was from the juniors that .the clult's membership would be made up. He would also remind members that they should take a more active interest in tho administrative side of the club and not leave it to the “same old fcw r ” to keep tho institution going. Those who felt that, their active tennis days wero over might well oiler to assist tho administrative side and so help to maintain an efficient organisation. Mr. Harding went on to refer to tho matter of the pavilion which, he felt, was a long way short of the needs of tho club. Ho was of the opinion that the club should set its heart upon building a new pavilion and was confident that a new and more commodious edifice could be provided if members got together. He had gone into tiic matter of cost and also plans and proposed to have the matter taken up by the committee. Mr. Harding then invited Mr. C. E. Taylor, tho Mayor, to address tho gathering. The Mayor was happy to remark upon the enthusiasm for the game oi tennis-and said that Feilding was very fortunate in having such excellent laciiites for the numerous players. He congratulated the club upon possessing such a splendid property and in wishing members a. successful season, expressed the view that the club was fortunate in having such au efficient officer as Mr. Harding as president. (Applause.) Mr. Harding then declared tho season open and the ladies’ committee, under the supervision of Miss D. Foster, secretary, served a delectable afternoon tea.

St. Brigid’s Club

OFFICIAL OPENING

St. Brigid’s Tennis Club, Feilding, opened its season yesterday afternoon in line weather, the threatening rain holding off to permit of a large gathering of players taking part in a. Yankee tourney. In declaring the courts open, Mr. G. E. Pollock, president, apologised for tho absence of the club’s patron, Inc Rev. Father Hcgarty, who had been called to the Wairarapa. Mr. Pollock recalled that the courts wero first opened in January last when, the club was launched with a modest membership of 28 players. The initial season had been most encouraging to tho promoters of the club but with a full membership today the club’s futuro was secured. He was satisfied that tho creation of St. Brigid’s Club, with its two courts, was a benefit, to the town. This was demonstrated in the membership gained without affecting the other clubs. During the winter months social gatherings had been promoted to help raise funds to reduce tho liability on the courts and he was happy to state that a large measure of success had attended these efforts, for which very sincere thanks were duo to the ladies. Mr. Pollock went on to warmly welcome the visitors from the other clubs in Feilding, remarking that their presence was indicative of their friendly interest and co-operation. For that he wished to thank them most sincerely. After serving a ball, Mr. Pollock declared the courts open and wished the club every success. "(Applause.) Afternoon tea was provided by a committee of ladies headed by Mrs. Pollock and the club’s secretary, Miss G. Christie. Some 70 players took part in the tourney, the semi-finalists being:— Men: E. Murphy, J. "White, T. O’Grady and D. Smith; ladies: Misses M. Malcolmson E. Price, G. Thompson and J. Cheetbam. In the play-off, as combined doubles, Miss E. Prico and J. White defeated Miss M. Malcolmson and T. O’Grady, 21—14.