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The Tennis Reps.

Dorothy Briggs.—Our most experienced and bent singles player. Plays a very good game from the backline. Has just recovered from a relapse of form and should be at her best at Christchurch, and therefore hard to beat in the singles.

Stella Phillips.—Has not the some easy strokes as Dorothy Briggs but is extremely determined and has overcome the limitations usually imposed by awkward strokes, and in a match especially, she gets there. Her footwork is not good enough for a player of her class.—sometimes not quick enough off the mark. Experienced in singles tactics—at present tops the Club ladder. A better grip for volleying might overcome a certain diffidence in taking the net in doubles play.

Janet Grainger.—Athletic and plays with plenty of vim. Has many interests and so usually finds herself at Tournament time without quite sufficient practice to be able to guarantee the easy ones. More at home at the net than any other of the ladies, and consequently selected to play first in both doubles. Good at volleying and smashing and well able to hold her own in a mixed; in a ladies' double is a little too prone to take the centre of the court. Is proving a very effective partner for Morrison and has a great chance of winning an N.Z. Blue.

Kathleen Pears.—Playing her first Tournament and consequently not so experienced as any of the three just mentioned. Her strokes lack puce at present, but she has a useful backhand and is quiet and businesslike on the Courts. If she gets on her toes more, the weight of her body will give extra momentum to her strokes. Will benefit from the experience at Tournament.

Marjorie Palmer-Brown.—A considerably improved player—also playing in her first Tournament. Plays with plenty of confidence and puts kick into her shots, some of which, however, are faulty. Plays too many of her strokes with her feet at right angles to the net. At present making strenuous efforts to correct a tendency to foot fault.

N. A. Morrizon.—The captain and star performer of the team. Only one previous effort at Tournament, but has played in many open tournaments with good results. A first-class doubles player who excels in a mixed. Service is not particularly forceful, but is well controlled and accurately placed—ground strokes serviceable but not varied—very good overhead—excellent at volleying—watch "the smile on the face of the tiger" as he dexterously wins the point by a well-manipulated stop voley. Has a chance in the singles and is right out for the mixed title.

H. J. Hartley.—One of the "finds" of the season. Has climbed from bottom of the ladder to third place. Not very big, but has wonderful vitality, and plays a very sparkling game with stylish strokes. Not yet in the top class, but improving all the time. Could treat his opponents' "high stuff" with a little more respect.

W. Brock.—A considerably improved player. Is too keen to finish off a point and so walks into all the traps for young players. Inclined to be erratic especially with his overhead work, concerning which one thinks of the saying, ending: "where angels fear to tread."

H. S. Sivyer.—Has had an off season and Is only now approaching the form which gained him a place in last year's team. A lefthander with a reach yards long. Very determined and fights to the last ditch. Perhaps takes the game too seriously. Seems to worry about his partner's mistakes as well as his own.

R. Thawley.—An easy-going, unconcerned player who backs up very well, and deals coolly with fast ones and "wrong 'uns." Does not concentrate sufficiently for any length of time. With a little more "tennis" ambition is capable of improving considerably.