Tennis Club.

For several weeks about October and November last year, the Tennis Club was very much in the public eye. The reconstruction of the courts offered an excellent subject for discussion as a relief from November swot, and full advantage was taken of it. Since the completion of the work a few minor points have been raised, but members generally are well satisfied with the work.

A successful opening ceremony was held on Saturday, 28th November. Professor F. P. Wilson, the patron of the Club, introduced Mr. R. A. Wright, M.P., who, after a short and appropriate speech, declared the courts open and served the first ball. Visitors included Mr. Arthur Fair, K.C., and Mr G. F. Dixon (both of whom were present at the original opening ceremony of the courts 25 years ago), Mrs. F. P. Wilson, Mr Malcolm Fraser, Mr. and Mrs N. Goldie, Mr. S. Eichelbaum, Mr. and Mrs, A. R. F. Mackay, Miss Wood, Mr. W. E. Leicester, Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Miles, Mr. and Mrs A. D. Monro, Mr. H. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Elliott, Professor and Mrs. Adamson, and Mr. T. Kane. The afternoon tea provided was apparently enjoyed by all.

A successful Yankee Tournament was held on the following Saturday, some very close scoring being recorded in a number of games. The Tournament was won by Phil. Webb and Miss Mildred Briggs.

Since the opening, the courts have been well patronised, in fact, members coming up after work have at times found difficulty in getting in more than one or two sets. This has been partly due to the Club championships, which are being well contested and are beginning to take on a more interesting aspect.

This season the Club has entered several teams in the inter-club matches at Miramar, but; apparently due to the small amount of practice, brought about by the late opening of the courts, only moderate success has come our way

An important branch of the Committee's activity at present is the raising of funds towards paying off the debt on the courts. A bridge evening was held in the Gymnasium during December, and, in spite of the unfortunate weather conditions, the affair was a social and financial success. Other money-making schemes are at present in operation, and students will be asked to support further functions in the near future. More of this will be heard in good time.

The Committee wish to take this opportunity to extend a cordial welcome to all Freshers, and to invite them to make every use of the Clubs facilities. For further particulars of the club we refer you to the S.C.M. Handbook.