CRICKET MATCH.

Lake Wakatip Mail, Issue 191, 25 February 1865, Page 2

CRICKET MATCH.

The return Cricket Match between the Queenstown and Arrow Clubs came off on Thursday last, on the ground of the former Club. The best thing that can be said in favor of the Queenstown ground is, that it commands a magnificent view of Lake, hill, and dale. The ground itself was hard and uneven, except in the immediate vicinity of the bowling line. To the ardent cricketer, with whom nothing but a splendid elastic turf "goes down," this is poor consolation. We trust, however, to see this deficiency supplied previous to next season. Excellent turf is to be found on each hill side and in every gorge; and it would also be very easy at the same time to plant some of those trees for which New Zealand is famous, both as regards tKeir foliage and rapidness of growth. The weather was really lovely, and a moderate breeze tempered the ardour of old " Sol's " rays. The attendance on the ground was moderate, and included a number of ladies, who added an additional charm. The refreshment stand, under the management of Miss Longford, of the Wakatip Hotel, afforded a pleasant neutral ground. The eleven of each club played very cautiously in the first innings, at the conclusion of which, victory pointed smiling to the Queenstown side, who, it will be seen, had scored 73 to 49 on the Arrow side. This was only temporary however. In the second innings the Queenstown men played a fast game and with some success. The Arrow followed their example in their second innings, and the score was rapidly run up by the brothers Mace to a high figure. Balis wide or on the stump were wildly hit at and punished, and a score so rapidly run off does not speak well of the fielding. The second innings of the Arrow did not commence until a late hour, and, as agreed upon, the wickets were drawn punctually at 6 o'clock. Had it not been for this circumstance, the Queenstown Club would no doubt have been defeated; as it is, a victory lies with them, but a very unsatisfactory one. The play of individual members was very fine, but, generally speaking, neither teamed showed to advantage as a whole. Both were deficient, through late rushes, of some of their best men. The fielding of the Queenstown Club also bespoke want of practice. The Arrow people only mustered eight, and had to be supplemented by three members of the opposite club. Mr Rees made a splendid catch of a ball struck by C. Mace. The bowling of Hiney and the wicket-keep-ing of Harry Mace deserve especial notice, though it is rather an inviduous task to single out names. Weaver both played and fielded well. * The top scorers were Rees and. Mace. Bradshaw played a good and steady game, and in the second innings was bowled by Christopher Mace with an easy but puzzling ball." Carew, both as bowler and batsman, did good service. Mr Pritchard was struck by a ball rather severely on the mouth, and this was the only casualty of the day. The captains were Hiney, Queenstown; and H. Mace, Arrow ; and both showed considerable judgment; but the respective teams were too weak to second their The following is the score: —

QuEENSTOWNr-lst Innings. - Rees, st H. Mace, bC. Mace - '- ; r 8 Bradshaw, b Cornish - '"-)' - 3' Hiney, stH. Mace, bC. Mace - - 2 Weaver, b Cornish - - - - 5 Carew, b Cornish - - - - ... 20 "Worthington, b Cornish - - - 3 Brookes, b Canovan - - - - 11 'A. Louttit, not out - - - - 12 Pritchard, b Canovan - - - 0 Holmes, b Canovan - - - - 2 George, c Mace, bC. Mace - - 1 Byes - - - - 4 Leg byes - - n - 1 No balls - - -...-- 1 .' -'' : ■ .'• -.,:... 73 2nd Innings. Rees, run out - - - - - 25 A. Louttitt, run out - - - - 3 Hiney, bC. Mace, c Mace - - - 5 b Canovan, c Mace - - • 6 Bradshaw, bC. Mace - - -9 Weaver, b Canovan, run out - - 8 Brookes, bC. Mace, c Gibson - - 0 Pritchard, b Canovan - - - l.> Worthington, st Mace, bC. Mace - 0 Holmes, not out - - - - 0 George, b Canovan - - - - 0 Byes - - - - 5 Leg byes 1 63 Arrow—lst Innings. H. Mace, b Hiney - - - - 7 Williamson, b Hiney ... 5 Cornish, b Hiney - - - - 0 C: Mace, b Hiney, c Rees ; - - -' 5 Gibson, b Hiney - - - - 0 Canovan, not out - - - 7 C. Mace, b Rees ... l Macindoe, c and b Carew - - - 5 > Thompson, st Weaver, b Hiney - - 1 Fraer, b Carew c Hineyj - - -... -1 C. Brock, c and b Hiney - - -.1 - Byes - -'.- .J? 13 l Leg byes --.->,-' 3 V;; . •'■■■■ • ' ..> k" ■49 • Second Innings. H. Mace, not out :-• - - - 32 C. Mace, .not out - - - - 18 ' ' ? je \ f ■ I ■ Leg byes - J - - - 3 ■ f Wid* balls - - , : 6 ,

. {..., 67 ; The Queenstown Club dined after the match and entertained their opponents. The dinner took place at Miss Longford's Wak-

atip Hotels and reflected great credit upon the caterers, Messrs Duncan and Lamb. About thirty sat down to dinner. Mr Rees, president, occupied the chair, and Mr Weaver, vice-president, acted as vice-chair-man. The usual loyal toasts were proposed. To the toast of the Arrow Club Mr returned thanks. The following toasts were duly proposed and drunk:—" lie Umpires,", " The Two Highest Scorers," " The Ladies," •< The Press," '• The President/' and various others. The evening was spent in a most cheerful manner, and all seemed pleased with the entertainment. Feelings of friendship between the Arrovians and the Queensites were warmly expressed, and it was extremely gratifying to observe it at ona of those reunions that tend to bring the two districts into closer bonds of union. The company separated at an early hour, evidently fatigued with the exertions of the day, and the effects of the heat that has lately ruled here. Every attention was paid to the comforts of the guests, and a hope jrgti expressed that the matches would be more frequent.

The rush to the Nevis proceeds favorably.. One party is said to have sold 2500zs at Cromwell. The lead has been traced for upwards of a mile, we are informed, and altogether, the rush is assuming formidable dimensions. Among the specialities at the Queenstown Cricket Club dinner, was celery of a fine description, fiom M'Conochie and Co.'s Lake View Gardens, apples of this year's growth, and cooling melons, that were very refreshing during the sultry evening. The Queenstown Quadrille Assembly- held their third dance meeting on Thursday evening and the attendance was good. The large number of ladies present caused the evening to pass off with unusual eclat. ......

We have been requested by the hon treasurer of the Wakatip Hospital to acknowledge from L. Broad, Esq,, R.M., Arrowtown, the receipt of cheque for £24s6d, being the amount deposited in the box in the Arrowtown Courthouse, in aid of the institution., ,

We observe by an advertisement in another column that t a tempting offer is made to the storekeepers and packers of the Nevis rush to supply their wants from this town ; and we do not see any reason why Messrs Hallenstein Mid and other merchants of this towo, should not successfully compete with the Dunstan. r -

An advertisement in another column calls for the 7th proximo, a meeting of the inhabitants to decide whether they will declare the ijown and suburbs an educational district or not. Some

time ago the committee, which represents all shades of opinion, decided that they would not resort to a compulsory tax, but; support the school upon a voluntary system of contributions. It is, well, however, to have a resolution carried declaring the place an educational district, and possess a legally elected committee, as it will; if required, be able to exercise fuller powers than the present one. Itr will be useful in- the expenditure of the Government grants, and make its demands felt without fear of being snubbed. The present members of committee are thoroughly zealous, and we hope; the public will recognise the value of their labors by unanimously electing them when the time arrives; Mr Beetham has Keen an efficient president. Mr Worthin ? indefatigable hon secretary, and the efforts of the committee have been ably seconded by their schoolmaster, Mr Brown. The delightful climate, magnificent- scenery, and the Lake, all tend to point it out as likely to become, one these days, an educational centre of great importance. To the young, a salubrious climate, united to imposing and lofty scenery, is an inestimable advantage, and, we think, scope offers for the establishment of a first-class private school, to which pareuts could, from all parts of New Zealand, send their children, and while society would be secured, the evil examples of a crowded town would be avoided. ; The adjourned Separation Meeting was held at Dunedin in the Theatre. The attendance was large, Several of the advocates of Separation were unable to obtain a hearing—namely, Messrs Sibald aiid Crate, and the ' Otago Mail' reports that, "Mr Vogel was greeted with a perfect storm of hisses and cheers, in which the former largely predominated, and amidst considerable confusion made a few remarks ". Mr M'Andrew was well received and delivered a telling speech. We make the following extract from the same: —" I wish to allude to one or. two of the causes that have brought the Province to its present position, fl. The Land Regulations, which have been chopped and changed and reversed till nb ordinary mortal could comprehend them. 2. Their inefficient administration. Seemed tip try hard ?how nrt to' sell the landp. The Roads department, again, had absorbed a frightful amount 10l roaJOo Blueskin was a case in point. £IOO,OOO had been expended on, that s road line from first to last. Other £SO/000to £60,000 iiad beeri sunk* in machinery for a dredge for the Rattray-atreet jetty; It wast now in store and waVKfeely'to remain there for the next century; Theh,(l may add, the Exhibition Building (bud and prolonged cheering.) Only the other day I learned from private letters, that the £IOO debentujej bearing 6 per cent have been sold at £73, and fortunate buyers have passed them off at £95 in a few days. These, gentlemen, are the things that have led to a stoppage of public works—not our connexion with the Northern Island/'