THE ARROW.

Lake Wakatip Mail, Volume II, Issue 68, 23 December 1863, Page 6

THE ARROW.

(from our own correspondent.) The chief event of the past week has been the return match between th« Queenstown and Arrow Cricket Clubs, played here on Friday last, which passed off most satisfactorily, the Arrow Club again proving the victors. Although the skyey influences were not altogether propitious, a goodly assemblage of spectators met to witness the match, and the day was generally observed as a holiday. On the ground, flagstaff's were placed at intervals to define the boundaries and prevent confusion to the players. The proprietors of the New Orleans, Cafe de Paris, Victoria, and Morning Star Hotels, erected commodious refreshment booths for the convenience of visitors, where the wants of all hungry and thirsty souls «vere well and quickly attended to; the Tourist Brass Band was in attendance, and their performance of a good selection of operatic and other airs proved by no means the least attractive feature of the day's amusement. Heavy showers of rain fell at intervals, but nothing daunted, both spectators and players kept their places ; and although the slippery state of the ground somewhat militated against the success of many well meant efforts, each man did his best; and if a few " duck eggs" were booked, the frequent hearty plaudits of the crowd testified that they were well pleased with the general skill exhibited. The honors of the day may be fairly divided amongst Messrs. Rees, Perryman, and Mace Brothers; Mr. Shaw's good bowling deserves special mention, and a particularly clever catch by Mr. M'Lerie, off'the bat of Mr. Hinly, is worthy of notice. The subjoined score of the game renders further comment unnecessary: — Arrow. FIRST INNINGS. SECOND INNINGS. H Mace —c Rees, b ) Weaver - 24 j b Shaw - 22 M'Lerie—l bw, b Wea- ) ver - -1 ) c Rees, b Weaver 2 Osborne —b Weaver -Ob Evans - 0 Perryman—b Weaver 0 run out, b Shaw- 16 C Mace —c Rees, b ) Weaver - - 7j b Carey - 37 Canovan —b Weaver -6b Shaw - 2 Bray—b Shaw - 0 not out - 2 Mason—c Rees, b ) Weaver - - oj[ b Carey - 5 Preshaw —lbw,bShaw 4 b Weaver - 0 Haddock —lbw,bShaw 2 b Weaver - 0 Morrison —not out - 2 b Carey - 0 Byes - 5 Byes - 5 Leg byes - 3 Leg byes - 3 j Wides - 3 Wides - 51 __ _ ! Total Ist innings - 57 Total 2nd innings 99 j Queenstown. ! FIRST INNINGS. SECOND INNINGS. Rees—c Osborne, b ) ' Perryman -14 j b Perryman - 2! Hinley—c M'Lerie, b ) C Mace • - 0j b Perryman - 0; Lewis —b Perryman - 0 b Mace - 4 \ Evans—lbw, b C Mace 0 b Perryman - 6 j Weaver — run out, b ) Perryman - 0J b Mace - 6 Shaw —b Perryman - 4 c H Mace, b Mace 0 j Chambers —c H Mace, ) j b Mace - - 0 j not out - 1 , Carey—not out - 0 c Perryman,b Mace 0 1 Owen—b Perryman -0 b Perryman - 7 Welsii—b Perryman - 0 not out - 2 | Symons—b Mace - 1 Byes - 2 Byes - 31 Leg byes - 3 Leg byes - 1 Wides - 11 Total Ist innings -24 No balis - 2 ■

Total 2nd innings 35 In the evening the Queenstown Club were invited to a dinner at the New Orleans Hotel' when a numerous body of friends met to discuss the good things provided by host Richmond, whose spread on the occasion reflects, infinite credit on the resources of his establishment ; an abundance of solids, a pro- I fusion of delicacies, good liquor, attentive waiters, brilliant lights, and tasteful decora- j tions left nothing to be desired, and I trust I that the exceeding liberality displayed did , not trench too closely upon the margin of pecuniary recompense. The chair was taken ' byJ.S. Hickson, Esq., President of the Arrow 1 Club, supported by the Captains of the two Elevens, Messrs. Perryman and Evans; Mr. I Preshaw, who has been indefatigable in his ■ efforts to promote the cricketing interest being , installed in the vice-ehair. On the removal of the cloth, the chairman proposed the health of " the Queen. Prince and Princess of Wales, and Royal Family," which was followed by a song from Mr. Perryman. The chairman then proposed the health of " the Queenstown Cricket Club," observing that it afforded him extreme pleasure to welcome them to the Arrow, and although he could' not pretend to be a good judge of cricketing, ! yet, having watched the progress of the game j during the day with some interest, he really i thought that the Queenstown men had lost it j more from bad luck than want of skill. His ' predilections were of course in favor of the! Arrow Club, whom he would wish to see'

t always victorious, still he could not help exI pressing a hope that on any future occasion : when the two Clubs met, if the Arrow Club j was not quite beaten, it would at least be very nearly so ; he felt certain that everyone present would heartily join with him in wishing the Queenstown Cricket Club all health and prosperity. Drank with musical honors and ! enthusiastic cheers. j Mr. Evans, captain of the Q.C.C., in response | said that when he first came on the ground I that morning, he really thought that his men I would win, but although his Lopes had not I been realised, and the Arrow Club had again j beaten them, he did not yet despair, but looked j forward to an early opportunity of returning I them the compliment; he thought there would | be time for two more matches to be played i before the end of the season, in one or both of | which he ventured to predict that the Queenstown Club, if not victorious, would at least be | very near the mark. Mr. Weaver next proposed the health of the "Arrow Cricket Club," coupled with the names of the brothers Mace, and spoke in highly eulogistic terms of their many good qualities as gentlemen and earnest cricketers. Chorus, "They are jolly good fellows." Mr. Perryman responded. Song by Mr. M'Kean. The chairman then proposed the health of the " Captains of the two Elevens," to which Mr. Perryman again responded. Mr. Preshaw proposed the health of the II Umpires and Scorers," Messrs. Lockhart and Haughton, and Messrs. Harris and Williamson. Mr Hagughto and Mr Harris responded. A song then followed from Dr. Douglas. Mr Williamson next proposed the health of the "Officers of the Goldfields," coupled with the name of Harrison, Esq., Chief Engineer, to which Mr Hickson, the Chairman, and Mr Mclndoe responded. A song from Mr Osborne followed. Mr Carey then gave the toast of the " Ladies," which was received with cheers. Mr Welsh returned thanks for the ladies of Queenstown, and Messrs. Williamson, Perryman and M'Lerie, severally acknowledged the compliment on behalf of the ladies of the Arrow. Song, " Let me like a Soldier fall," Mr Perryman. Mr Haughton proposed the health of Mr Harris, as member of the Queenstown Improvement Committee, and as an active and useful member of society, and whose untiring efforts as a staunch supporter of cricket had conduced greatly to their social pleasures, and tended to exercise the natural respect and confidence existing between the Arrow and Queenstown communities. Mr Harris in returning thanks expressed his earnest desire to at all times join heart and hand with the Arrow people in carrying out plans for the mutual benefit of both townships, and expressed a hope that any rivalry existing between the two places would always be an honorable and friendly rivalry, resulting in advantages to all classes. Shakesperian recitation, Mr Carey. Mr Harris proposed the health of the "Arrow Township Committee," coupled with the name of the chairman, to which Dr. Douglas responded. A song by Mr Mclndoe. Mr Preshaw proposed the health of the "Police Department," with special mention of Sergeant Lynch, to which the worthy Sergeant responded in an elaborate speech. Mr Haughton next proposed the "Miners," which was responded to in suitable terms by Mr Bray. Song, from the Chairman. Sergeant Lynch next proposed the " Press,' which Messrs. Haughton and Ings duly acknowledged.

Song, Mr Preshaw. Mr Haughton proposed the health of the " Chairman," which Mr Hickson in acknowledging said he felt quite overpowered by the many expressions of respect and esteem spoken in his favor, and he deeply regretted that it would probably be the last occasion on which he should have the pleasure of meeting the Clubs, as he was about to return to the Manuherikia, his own district, lie said that before he came on to the Arrow, he had been actually led to believe that he would find a population of rowdies, but the exact contrary had been the case ; he had everywhere met with the greatest respect and kindness, made many friends, and had taken quite a fancy to the district, and in now leaving he felt that he was breaking up many pleasant associations that would not ea ily be replaced. Mr Williamson next proposed the health of the " Vice-chairman."

Mr Haughton proposed the "Host," and in Mr Richmond's absence also returned thanks. The National Anthem then followed, and the party soon after separated, everyone expressing thorough gratification with the evening's amusement.

Preparations for Christmas pleasures are now the order of the day ; the committee for organizing the sports to be held on the cricket ground, have issued their programme which offers some good prizes for running, wrestling, leaping, quoit-playing, tilting at the ring, a 1 bell race, throwing the caber, and the timehonored institutions of the greasy pole and wheelbarrow races. The sports will be held on Boxing Day, and the following Monday, j and the Warden has issued notices that the accustomed protection will be afforded to claim-holders for one week commencing from Christmas Day. An unwise difference of; opinion having occurred between certain of our residents and the Cricket Club Commit- | tee, as to arrangements for erection of booths ! on the cricket ground, an opposition commit-

tee has been formed, who promise other sports at some separate spot, but they have not yet given publicity to any definite ideas lon the subject. It is difficult to imagine what benefit will be gained by any antagonistic action on an occasion when more than at any other time goodwill aud unity should ' prevail, and all feelings of petty jealousy and ' uncharitableness be laid aside, i The amusements on Monday will conclude i with a ball at the Prince of Wales hotel, which the spirited proprietor, Mr Mason, I promises shall eclipse all previous celebra--1 tions on the Arrow. The room will be en- ! tirely newly decorated, and preparations are i already being made for the comfort and conj venience of visitors. At this establishment I" Our Own Minstrels" have been playing during the week to good audiences, and their entertainment promises to be the most popu--1 lar that has yet been offered to the Arrow 1 public.