POLITICAL CRICKET
UNITED PARTY BATTING
(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)
CHRISTCHUBCH, 27th January. Tho Hon. G. W. Forbes, Minister of Lands, was tendered a banquet on Saturday evening. The Cheviot Hall was packed to the doors with people of all political views, and tho Minister was given a very flattering ovation when he rose to respond to the toast of his health. The chairman of the Cheviot County, Mr. J. H. L. Hiatt, presided. Tho Hon. E. A. Ransom was also present.
Referring to the political situation, Mr. Forbes said that all true sportsmen felt that the side which had been a long time fielding was entitled to a chance at the wickets. The majority of his opponents were fair enough to admU this. He was glad that throughout his political career he had had the
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Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 22, 28 January 1929, Page 11
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