SUMMER SPORT

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 256, 27 September 1929, Page 2

SUMMER SPORT

OLD BOYS’ CRICKET CLUB. PREPARING FOR NEW SEASON. In preparation for tho entry upon activities lor the 1929-30 cricket season, tho annual meeting of the Uld Boys Cricket Club was held last evening when, despite the inclement nature of the night, Air R. A. Brace presided over a very satisfactory attendance ol members. Reviewing tho activities of the past season, the report stated inter alia: — “One senior team was entered in the competitions conducted by the Alanawatu Cricket Association which, although not very successful, proved to be a power always to bo reckoned with, gaining some meritorious wins. L. M. Pacey, who compiled two centuries and headed the batting averages for the district, was to be congratulated. Amongst the bowlers, G. Diederich gained the best average, while G. Lusk accounted for the greatest number ot wickets. The club’s strongest team was the junior eleven, all members being particularly keen in turning out to practices and competition matches, gaining a close second in the final. A large number of new menibers were enrolled during the season, giving promise for perhaps even a more successful season this year. The club wishes to thank Air W. Broughton, caretaker of tho Sportsground, for the many excellent wickets he prepared for practices. l>uring the year, the club sustained the loss of two of its most prominent members in the persons of R. E. K. Black and H. von Stunner, who were both transferred from Palm.erston North. While all members were to be congratulated on the club’s strong position, financially and otherwise, it was to be hoped there would be a continuance of enthusiasm. GENERAL MATTERS. Following some discussion on the question of lowering the subscriptions, it was decided to leave the matter in the hands of the management committee; it having the power to mako a concession to a member if lie found the amount too large. The date for the commencement ot club practices was left in the hands of the management committee, while with regard to procuring a suitable club cap the secretary was instructed to procure samples, these to be submitted to the committee lor the final selection. On the motion of the chairman, it was decided to hold over arrangements for tho proposed dance till the management committee had met and discussed the matter. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follow: Patron, Mr T. It. Hodder; president, Mr R. A. Brace; vice-presidents, Messrs H. N. Cooke, W. H. Wilson, H. E. Pacey, R. W. Hope, J. Murray, W. P. Anderson. G. H. Bennett, W. M Crystall, R. W. Eglinton, L. Laurensen, F. C. Litchfield, W. ltutherfurd, J. 'A. Grant and J. R. Hardie; club captain, Mr H. E. Pacey; hon. secretary and treasurer, Air D. G. Cameron; hon. auditor, Air K. Glendinning; management committee club captain, secretary, Alessrs L. R. Spring, J. Rose, W. Seeker and G. Lusk; delegate to High School Old Boys’ Association, Mr D. G. Cameron; delegates to Manawatu Cricket Association, Messrs L. Pacey and D. G. Cameron. „ ~ Prior to the closing of the meeting, votes of thanks were passed to the president, Messrs H. von Sturmer and R E K. Black and all friends who had taken a live interest in the welfare of the club.

The following will represent the Palmerston Cricket Club in a practice game against High School on the High School grounds, at 2 p.m. sharp, to-morrow:— Ongley, Norris, Ale Vicar, Gallichan, Pegden, Leet, Ingham, Trevena, Smillie, Aliliar, Nash, Hendersen, Griggs, Loudon.