TRIBUTES TO A CRICKET CAREER.

Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 80, 5 April 1939, Page 24

TRIBUTES TO A CRICKET CAREER.

H. G. VIVIAN. FAREWELL BY ASSOCIATION AND FAKNELL C3LTJB. Tributes to hie service to Auckland and Xe.v Zealand cricket were paid H. G. Vivian by the Auckland Cricket Association and the Parnell Club last evening. Vivian leaves on April 17 to take up a position in the business enterprises of Sir J'lilien Cahn. After stressing his capabilities as an all-rounder, ~Slr. E. E. Xalder eaid that the only other Xew Zealand player he would place on the same plane ae Viviau was Mr. Dan Reese, former Canterbury and Xew Zealand ca.ptain. Auckland and Xew Zealand cricket enthusiasts would be sorry to lose his services, but would congratulate him on securing a position which, offered him a wider scope. Mr. P. Shaw (vice-president) hoped Vivian would make a name for himself in the busineee world and so bring further honour to himself and New Zealand. Speaking on ibehalf of the Plunkct Shield team, of •μ-hich he had been captain for several years, Mr. A. J. Postles thanked Vivian for the great help to the province, and for his loyal assistance on all occasions. In reply. Vivian said that although he regretted leaving Xew Zealand lie had, of course, to consider what was the beet cotnee to adopt from the aspect of a 'business career. The opportunity to join the staff of Sir Julien Calm was too good to miss. In praising the work of the members of the management committee, Vivian said their self-sacrifice was a valuable contribution to the spirit of cricket, which after all is only a game and should be treated in its proper perspective. He would take leave with sorrow from the executive and the many other friends he had made on and off the field through his association with the sport. Eden Park Function. Subsequently at a gathering at E<len Park, arranged by the Parnell Club, Vivian was presented with a travelling rug on behalf of the club and the executive of the association. Mr. R. B. Lusk made the presentation. Expressing his appreciation, Vivian paid tribute to those who have helped him in hie rise to fame as a cricketer, and paid special' tribute to the late Mr. E. C. Beale, in whose colts teams he had played, and also to Mr. Hugh Duncan, who had helped him in the Parnell Club and later in Auckland representative cricket. He advised younger members to help in the management of the game, as it was the gentlemen who looked after cricket affaire w'Jio made it possible for players to enjov happy cricket. Vivian stressed the importance of playing the game in the true spirit, and was deenly gratified for the friendships and associations he had formed through cricket. Presentations were also made to S. C. Hay, captain of the Parnell eenior team, who is to .be marrie<l on May 20, and to A. Connell, who has been captain of the Parnell third eleven for several years.