HATCHET TO BURY

Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 258, 28 September 1935, Page 9

HATCHET TO BURY

VISIT OF M.C.C. TEAM. WINS NOT VITAL. REMARKS BY CAPTAIN. (United Press Association.—By Electric 'Telegraph.—Copyright.) Received September 28, 9.30 a.m. LONDON, Sept. 27. “Possibly there is a hatchet to bury. Let us bury it if we can,” said E. R. T. Holmes (captain) at the. farewell luncheon to the Marylebone touring cricket team on the eve of its departure for Australia and New Zealand in the Orion. He added that the team were looking forward to five matches in Australia. “I am sure we will not lose sight of the fact that we are playing cricket as a game. We can bat and also, at least in England, bowl, while wo are aiming to establish a reputation as the finest fielding team to leave these shores. But, though anxious to win, it is not of vital importance. “We do often think too much importance is attached to results of cricket matches, including Tests,” he added.

Mr Cecil Wray, reading a cable from Sir James Parr, said he was sure Sir James was watching the Suez Canal to ensure a safe passage. Air Arthur Sims said lie was sure the Australians would welcome the team. Despite the fact, Read might bo so nervous in the first over that he might hit his own toes with the first ball and kill somebody with the second.