CRICKET

Greymouth Evening Star, 13 September 1934, Page 11

CRICKET

MARIST CLUB MEETING. The annual meeting of the Marist Old Boys’ Cricket Club was held in the St. Columba Club rooms last evenf ing, Mr J. D. Cullen presiding over 1 an attendance of over 20 members, i Prior to commencing the business , of the meeting, those present stdod as 5 a mark of respect to the memory of - the late Dr. J. W. Mcßrearty. ; The annual report, as published in 1 the “Star” of yesterday, and the balance sheet, showing a credit balance of ■ £1 14/2, were read and adopted. Commenting on the balance sheet and report, Mr L-. F. Casey congratulated the secretary on carrying out his duties in such a splendid manner, and said the club owed a debt of gratitude to the vice-presidents and to Mrs Gittos for their handsome donations. He complimented the members of the club on the loyalty and interest they had shown during last season, and said it was due to the enthusiasm of the players that the club had had such a successful year. The fact that all had paid their subscriptions was sufficient evidence of their keenness for the club’s welfare. Rev. Father Holohan congratulated the club on the great success of last season’s activities, from the playing point of view and from the financial side. The members had played the game in the real spirit of cricket, and had been a credit to the club. He particularly mentioned the work of the club ciptain (Mr L. F. Casey), the President (Mr Cullen), and the secretary (Mr B. Rathbun). The election of officers resulted: Spiritual Director, Rev. Father Holohan (re-elected); President, Mr J. D. Cullen (re-elected); Secretary-Treas-urer, Mr B. Rathbun (re-elected); Club Captain, Mr L. F. Casey (re-elected); I Committee. Messrs J. Cornish, O. J. Morris, J. Mathews, F. Bayley, senr., I N. Bayley, E. Casey; Delegates to West Coast Centre: Messrs J. Mathews. N. Bayley (re-elected); Auditor, Mr J. I Cornish (re-elected); Custodians, j Messrs J. Morris and J. Cullen junr.; I Vice-Presidents, Messrs D. McCarthy, I R. Morris, A. Grogan., A. M. Carroll, I E. Quinn, F. Bayley, F. J. Easther, F. M. Dennehy, J. W. Hannan, E. McDonnell, H. Marshall, R. Heffernan, P. C. Heaphy and T. O’Brien; Selection Committee: Messrs L. F. Casey, 0. Morris, J. Cornish, N. Bayley, J. Mathews.

The following new members were elected: Messrs C. Leopold, R. Pollock, B. Debenham, R. Tindale, T. Lord, J. O’Donnell, J. R. O’Donnell (Roa), R. Crase, R. Donovan, H. Greenwood, P. Grogan, R. Williams, R. McSoriley. It was decided that two senior teams and one third grade team be nominated, and that the Association be recommended to commence all senior matches at 11 a.m., and finish at 6 p.m. Subscriptions were fixed at £1 for seniors and 5/- for third graders and .schoolboys, the same as last year. ■ It was decided that a friendly match be played at Karoro on Sunday next, and that the season be officially opened on September 30. The Secretary of the Karoro Sports Club advised that matches could probably be arranged for two Greymouth team at Timaru on October 21, the day of the Karoro Club’s excursion to Timaru, and asked if the Marist Club wished to have a game arranged.—lt was decided that the Karoro Club be thanked for their offer, and that they be advised, after the annual meeting of the Association, about the end of the month, of the Club’s intentions.

MERRITT IN ENGLAND. W. E. Merritt’s recent success in League cricket in England, including a century and six wickets in one match, indicate why East Lanacashire has been so anxious to retain the New Zealander’s services. An English newspaper received by Merritt’s father contains the following interesting information: —“After a. match against Church, in which Merritt took six wickets for fifty runs, he was asked by the comVnittee to append his signature to an agreement retaining him as a professional for next year. Until he did this there were mysterious whisperings that the signature would be that of Larwood. “Well, Larwood is not coming to the Meadows after all. East Lancashire will put its faith in Merritt. He has the desire to settle down in these parts, and it is the earnest hope of all connected with the club that his stay will be a happy one, both for himself, for his club, and for the side.”