Preparations for the annual tournament have been completed, the drawings made, and play will begin today. The courts to be used are those under the control of the association at the west end of Jarvis, or anywhere else that the parties interested may agree upon. Notice is given that the players in the tournament will have the preference on the association courts. Balls may be obtained at 51 Thayer. Regulation Ayer's balls will be used. Those drawn in the first drawing are requested to play off as soon as possible. Scores, in order to count, must be handed in each day to Mr. Peirson, at 51 Thayer. The drawing was made by the Bagner-Wild system.

SINGLES-FIRST ROUND.1. Snow, '88, vs. Spalding.

2. C. Bohlen, '88, vs. G. H. Brewer, '88.

3. C. L. Harrison, '86, vs. Hopkins, '88.

4. W. C. Boyden, '86, vs. Rhinelander, '87.

5. H. A. Taylor, '86, vs. Shephard.

6. E. E. Hamlin, '86, vs. F. S. Coledge, Jr., '87.

7. Peirson, '85, vs. F. J. Moors, '86. All the rest drew byes.

SECOND ROUND.A Winner of 7 vs. winner of 6

B Winner of 5 vs. winner of 1.

C Winner of 4 vs. E. F. Fessenden '87.

D Winner of 3 vs. Frost.

E Howes, '86, vs. Bancroft, '88.