CANTERBURY V AUCKLAND

Press, Volume L, Issue 8677, 29 December 1893, Page 6

CANTERBURY V AUCKLAND

Much iaterest is being taken in the approaching match between the above provinces, whicn is to be played at Lancaster Park on Friday aud Saturday, January sth and 6th. The Canterbury men have been practising hard for the contest for some weeks past, and yesterday Mr A. M. Ollivier, the Selector of the Canterbury Cricket Association, picked the following eleven to represent the home team :— J. U. Collins E. V". Palmer L. A. Cuff W. Pearce H. De_.au3 A. E. Ridley A. F. G. Harman W. Robertson A. M. L-batt F. Wildiug J. D. Lawrence

A meeting of the team was held at the City Hotel last night, and unanimously elected Mr Cuff as captain. It was decided to hold a practice match against, the- next best eleven at Lancaster Park on Saturday. Mr A. M. Ollivier tendered some Bound advice to the team, and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to him for the trouble he had taken iv looking after the practices, _c. The following is a brief criticism ot the team :—

L. A. Cuff (Lancaster Park)—A hard hitting bat, and in good form at present, although not quite at vis best. A good field aud fair change bowler. Will captain the team. Has represeuted Canterbury in nearly every match since 1887. J. U. Collins (United)—The wicketkeeper of the team, takes both fast and slow bowling well. A good bat, and has been at practice. First played for Canterbury last season, buc is an old Wellington '* rep." De Maus (Lancaster Park) —At one time the best bat in Canterbury. Has been out of luck lately, but fast improving. Has made good scores repeatedly in big matches. A slow bowler, breaks both ways, and in his day very dangerous. Fair field. Has played regularly for Canterbury in last four seasons. A. H____AN (United) —A fine bat with capital defence and punishing power. Is in good form at present. A splendid out field and safe catch. Can bowl as a change. Has represented Canterbury since 1890.

J. D. Lawrekcb (Midland)—A punishing bat when.well set, rather nervous in big matches. Has been scoring- largely lately, aud showing good form at -practice. . Good field and can bowl fast if required. First played for his province a couple of seasons ago. A. M. Labatt. Warehousemen) —The beat bat iv the team, good all round the, wicket, and has splendid defence. * First Class held and principal fast bowler of the eleven. In fine form at present. Has. taken-part in iuterprovincial matches since his arrival from England in 1883. E. V. Palmes (United) — Good slow bowler,- works both ways, keeps a capital length and not afraid to pitch them up. Good field at point, and bats, well, beiug particularly strong on the leg side. Played against Otago last season. W.PEA__E(Ware_ou_e__e_)—Fast bowler, bumps them a lot, sound field, and much improved bat. His first appearance for the province. A. Ridley (Lancaster Park)— Fine outfield, and very safe catch. • Not quite at bis brat with the bat, but a dangerous man, who scores fast. First - played for Canterbury in 1890. W. Robertson (Midland) — The slow bowler of the team; breaks both ways, his leg breaks being particularly deadly. Only requires to use his head more to be a really first-class bowler. Poor field and bat. His first appearance in an inter-provincial match. F. Wilding (Lancaster Park) — The veteran of the team, at present batting fairly well. Is always to be relied upon at a pinch and a hard man to get out when he thoroughly makes tip his mind to stay. Tricky, slow bowler and fair field. Has played for Canterbury in nearly every match for the last dozen years. In connection with next week's match, it may be mentioned that ladies' tickets will be issued at Is each to admit to both ground and stand,and afternoon tea will be provided for their benefit on both afternoons.:

A match was played yesterday at' Lancaster Park between a combined team from the men-o'-war in Port and an eleven of the Lancaster Park Club. The seamen batted first and put up the respectable score of 115. Wall was top scorer with' 56 and played a fine innings, a 6 and _ve<4 _ being included in his score. De Crespigny (16), Slowly (14), and Gurnet (12), also reached double figures. Of the bowlers Hasell got four wickets for 13, and Wilding five for 69. When the Lancastrians went in the wickets fell with great regularity, and with eight wickets down for 57 ie looked as though the Park would have to add another to its list of defeats. However, Lafferty and F. Waller then came to the rescue and won the match, taking the score to 116. Waller then left, having played a capital innings for 37. The iuni-gs closed for 129, the Lancastrians thus winning by 14 runs. Lafferty was not out with 37, and batted in splendid style. Sildon (four), Gurner (three) and Wall (three) divided the bowling honours. Afternoon tea waa provided, and there was a large number of visitors present.including the members of the Cnragoa Band, who played selections during the afternoon. A match between Christ's College First and Gerald—ac Second Elevens took place at Geraldine on Friday. Time did-not allow of the game being finished- and it resulted in a win for the College on the first innings by 26 ruus. The scores were—Christ's College 118 (W. C. Weston 44, Grigg 17, NalJei-17) and 32 for six wickets (Vincent 13; -eraldine 66 (Morrison 17,-Kalaugher 16, Thompson 12 and F. Bethune 10) and 92 (Morrison 2_, F. Bethune 19, Thompson 17, G. Bethune 11). In Geraldine _ first innings H. Nalder took two wickets for 21 runs, Marjoribanks four for 14 and Vincent one for 2. In their second innings Nalder took three for 23. Williams one for 8, Biunden two for 16 and Hill two for 9. For Geraldine the most successful bowlers were F. Bethune (three wi.kets for 43 and four for 11), Robson (three for 30 and two for 20) and Kalaugher (one for II). . The match Geraldine v Ashburton resulted, in a win for Geraldine by an innings and 58 runs, the scores, being—Geraldine 144, Ashburton 59 and 27.

(PBXSS ASSOC—-ITIO-T --___o_am.) WELLINGTON, December 28. The following team will represent the Midland (Wellington) Ciub in their match against the Midland (Christchurch) Club on New Year's Day:—Blacklock (2), Salmon, McGirr,Fit-simmona, Upham.Tucker, Wynyard, Williams, Lash, Nicholls. The team leave for Christchurch to-morrow.