CUTTING THE CLOTH.

Northern Advocate, 14 November 1929, Page 7

CUTTING THE CLOTH.

Another strong point for concrete is that the Reclamation ground, on account of its low-lying nature and tho seepage from undrained swamp winch surrounds it, will be for some years in a very wet state after rain. The pud(lies which can lie found on even the driest portions of the ground confirm this, and lead to the impression that turf, even if it were laid down, would he treacherous.

At the same time the committee, in making its investigations, should be careful to ascertain whether the Reclamation, -on account of the unsettled and friable soil, will not be liable to ■Milk. If this is the case, the danger of putting down a permanent wicket on a fixed level will he easily apparent. ' Then again, the question of cost will have to be carefully considered, but it should be remembered that, provided the services of a good plasterer are obtained, the first cost is the last where concrete is concerned, and this should allow more concentration on regular mowing and preparation of the outfield, which is almost as important as the pitch itself. With big financial obligations for rent and general executive work on the horizon, the association would be well advisel to deliberate carefully before any definite step is made.