Longwood Tennis Tournament.

The Third Annual Tournament of the Longwood Cricket Club for singles, under the auspices of the U. S. N. L. T. A., will be held on the grounds of the club, at Longwood, Boston, Mass., on Monday, July 17, and following days.

At this tournament the Longwood Challenge Cup is offered by the Club. Mr. F. H. Hovey, who won the cup in 1892, will be called on to defend his title to it for 1893 against the winner of the tournament. The cup will become the property of any one winning it for three (not necessarily consecutive) years. Mr. E. L. Hall won the cup in 1891.

In addition to the challenge cup, first, second and consolation prizes will be given: first prize to the winner of the tournament, second prize to the runner up, and a consolation prize to be contested for by all players defeated in their first match played. All matches will be three in five advantage-sets, except consolation, which will be two in three advantage sets.

The rules of the National Association will govern, and Dr. James Dwight will act as referee. Players must report to the referee at 10 a. m. each day, or they may be disqualified. Entries will be received up to 4 p. m., Saturday, July 15 The entrance fee, two dollars, should accompany each entry, Entries and all other communications in regard to the tournament should be addressed to P. E. Presbrey, at National Bank of Redemption, Boston, Mass.