Tennis Club.

The Tennis Club showed a large increase in members last season, and owing to this was able to enter four teams in the competition at Miramar. Though the teams were not very successful, it was found that the lower grades were on equal terms with most of the other clubs, except two or three of the more outstanding ones. The seniors, however, could not register a win, but they must be considered unfortunate, as they lost Cam. Malfroy early in the season, while several of our leading ladies were not able to play during the Christmas vacation.

The Club held a Yankee Tournament for the Freshers on the 9th March, 1929, which was attended by what must have been very nearly a record crowd. This event was won by Miss J. Anderson and Mr. K. B. Lockett, who played consistently rather than brilliantly, and went through the tournament without a loss.

Our tournament team was stronger than usual, but owing mainly to lack of practice together, we managed to win only one championship—that of the men's singles, and we must congratulate Cam. Malfroy for winning this event. The same player, playing with N. Goldie, was beaten by the two Stedmans, of Auckland, in the final of the men's doubles. Nor did our ladies disappoint us. Miss Carty ran Miss Miller, the winner of the event, to three sets in the ladies' singles, while Miss M. Line also ran her opponent to three sets. We have great hopes of our team for next tournament, and, if they keep on improving, should be well in the running for pride of place. The team was constituted as follows:—

Ladies.—Miss M. Carty, Miss M. Line, Miss V. Dyer, Miss K. Ziesler.

Men.—C. Malfroy, N. Goldie, R. McL. Ferkins, C. S. Plank.

Another fact which showed the enthusiasm of the members was the way in page 68 which most of the championships have been finished. Three of the events have been decided, one has only the final to be played, while the remaining one has one semifinal, and then the final to be played. In the final of the men's singles, Goldie beat Paul, —2, —3, in a match in which Goldie, though always having the upper hand, was never able to ease up too much. Goldie, partnered by' C. Evan-Scott, won the men's doubles from W. Hollings and James in two straight sets, 6—3, 6—1. This score, however, was no indication of the game, which was more even than the scores show. The losers volleyed well, but were more erratic than their opponents. The tennis in this match was, on the whole, of quite a good standard.

The ladies' doubles fell to Misses F. Line and O. Lenz, who beat Misses M. Carty and M. Briggs after a very gruelling and even match. They took the first set, 13—11, and the second 6—3. This final was well fought, and either pair might have lost without disgrace.

The finalists in the mixed doubles are Miss M. Line and K. Longmore, and Miss V. Dyer and C. S. Plank. This match has not been played, as C. S. Plank has been absent from Wellington. When this match is played, it should be one well worth watching, as all the players are well matched and play good tennis. The ladies' singles will be contested between Miss M. Line, and either Miss M. Carty or Miss V. Dyer.

The activity on the ladder this year was astonishing, so much so. that the Committee decided to enlarge the ladder from 15 to 20 places. At the end of the season, N. Goldie held pride of place on the men's side, with C. S. Plank second, while Miss M. Carty was first on the ladies' side, with Miss M. Line second.

Early in the first term the Club held a dance in the College Gymnasium, which was attended by a huge crowd and thoroughly enjoyed by all.