Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-01
THE TENNIS SEASON.
Local Clubs Preparing for an Active
Summer.

There has been a good deal Of preliminary
tennis work done during the past week. A
number OF the courts, which are located on
vacant lots throughout the city, have been pre-
pared for the summer campaign and in some
instances playing has already been begun.
There is more or less change in the location OF
the courts this year. owing to the fact that the
lots where they were located last year are
needed for building purposes. However, it ia
still comparatively easy to secure ground suf-
ficent for one court at least, and it is probable
that there will be fully as many clubs in opera
ton this year as last, and probably number of
new clubs will be organized The dealers, who
handle tennis goods, find it necessary to in
crease their orders each year to meet the de-
mand for rackets. nets and balls.
THE BACHELOR CLUB,
which has among its members several of the
well-known players, will not be able to use
their court on G. street, as the lot is to be used
for building. They are, however, going to
secure another site in the same location. Mr..
Metcalf, who is one of the members. intends
soon to start on a trip for Europe and expects
TO be gone all summer. Mr.. John Davidson,
who plays with him in doubles, will this season
have MIR. Woodward for partner. Mr.. Beach.
who was one of the players at the Highland
tournament last fall. and made many friends In
TINS city, expects to make his home here.
He has joined the Bachelors club and will
probably play in doubles with Mr.. McCawley
at the Florida tournament
THE RACKET CLUB
has secure grounds on L street between 21st
and 22d streets, and the courts are being pre-
pared for use.
Every pleasant day during the past week the
Gle, have been in use and some fine games have
been played. Mr.. Edwardes. Mr.. Berry, Mr..
McCawley, Mr.. Stevens and others have taken
advantage Of the opportunity for outdoor play,
which is not often presented SO early in the sea-
son.
THE TAvIAGUE CLUB
has recognized with twenty-five MEMBERS and
extensive improvements are now being made
on their courts on R. near 14th street. The
officers recently elected are as follows: Presi-
dent. H. l.. Hodgkins; vice-president. Miss
Boyle, secretary. ]. P. Wooten: captain, Horace
A. Dodge; lieutenant, Geo. c. French.
The members of the club occupying the
courts on Rhode Island avenue, near 18th
street, have begun playing.
The Capital club will next week put its four
courts at the corner of 18th and S streets in
complete readiness for an active season.
THE PROPOSED GENERAL CLUB.
Negotiations were in progress during the past
week to secure the old Athletic grounds, at 9Th
and streets, for the use of general tennis
club. 1t was the Intention to call meeting of
the tennis players for the purpose of forming
a club but upon inquiry it was learned that the
rent aske1 for the use of the ground placed
that location beyond the reach of a club of Or
binary resources. Mr.. John Davidson was very
much interested in this project and. in connec-
ton with Warder Voorhees,. made the inquiries
about the grounds with the results as stated
They, however, intend to make further search
for convenient location and in the event
that they succeed an effort will be made to Or
ganiZe general tennis club.