The Spike: or, Victoria University College Review, October 1916
Tennis Notes
Tennis Notes
In spite of the very appreciable falling' off in membership caused by the war and the consequent decrease in income, the club is in a strong financial position. The credit balance, as shown at the last annual general meeting, held on the 5th September last, amounted to £416 18s. 5d. As there is a prospect of a further decrease in membership during the coming season, all tennis-players among the present students are asked to support their College Club.
Naturally, considering the large number of our more experienced players who are on active service or in camp, the standard of play has fallen considerably. However, as many of the members are keen enough to devote a portion of their time to the volleying-board, it can be safely assumed that a great improvement will shortly make itself manifest.
An adequate supply of balls has been ordered for the coming season but, if the war continues, it is probable that great difficulty will be experienced in obtaining them next year.
At the last annual general meeting the following officers were elected:—President: Professor Sommerville; Vice-President: R. A. Howie; Hon. Secretary: L. J. Edmondson; Hon. Treasurer: S. A. Wiren; Committee: Misses D. Atmore, M. Sievwright and E. W. J. Fenton, H. D. C. Adams, R. V. Kay, L. K. Wilson. Hon. Auditor: S. Eichelbaum.