WOMEN’S CRICKET.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 95, 20 March 1940, Page 12

WOMEN’S CRICKET.

In a low-scoring match at Palmerston North during the week-end, the Wellington junior women’s cricket representatives were'beaten hv the Palmerston North juniors by the narrow margin of' three runs. Though the Palmerston North howling was better than that of Wellington, the visitors were superior in the field. The members of the Palmerston North team were Misses B. Hickin, J. GalI lagher, D. Hall, L. McKenzie, C. Millar, J. Christian, D. Jeffrie, K. McKenzie, E. Oliver, J. Christian, and K. Quigan. Details.—Palmerston North, 72 (.Miss I. Christian 17, Miss 0. Millar 17, Miss J. Gallagher 15, Miss J. Christian 14 not out.!. Wellington, 69 {Miss J. Tricklehank 16. Miss J. Hodson 12). Bowling for Palmerston North, Miss L. McKenzie took seven for 11 and Miss C. Millar two for 34; for Wellington, Miss T. Lodge took four for 9, Miss N. Kelly four for 18, and Miss J. Tricklehank two for 16.

attended Iho meetings in good numbers. The membership has fallen to 24 asagainst 33 the previous year. . Mrs Maul again made ihe birthday cake. .The competitions have been well supported. 1 Wo again put an entry in the Show and, although not winning a place, the display was a credit to those who arranged it, Mesdames Picrard, Howland and Fleteher Mrs Pierard and Mrs Nieol were delegates to the council meeting. Mrs Picrard was in the chair at the group rally. Our financial position is good." The competitions resulted. Pot of jam, Mrs C. Nicol 1, Mrs Bonner 2. Mrs W. Fletcher 3._ Collection of vegetables, Mrs, C. Nieol 1, Mrs Pierard 2, Mrs T. Rowland 3. _ Bloom, Mrs T._ Rowland 1 and, 2, Mrs Nicol 3. 'The points prizes' for the year resulted: Cooking, Mrs J. Holland 1, Mrs O. Nicol 2. Handicrafts, Mrs Holland 1. Mrs Chamberlain 2. Flowers, Mrs i. Rowland 1, Airs Fletcher 2, Posies were presented to Mrs Picrard and Airs .Martin, the retiring president and secretary. The hostesses'were Mesdames Murray and Stevens.