ATHLETIC SPORTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 9327, 10 October 1893, Page 6

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

ARATAPU CRICKET CLUB. The annual meeting of the above club was held on Wednesday evenintr, Mr. G. Meredith, vice-president, in the chair. About fourteen members were present. The balance-sheet showed receipts amounting to £10 13s 6d, and an expenditure of £13 3s 6d ; there being a deficit of £2 10s. The club has, however, a good stock of material sufficient to counter-balance th* cash deficit. The following officers were elected : —Patron, Mr. A. Broad; president, Mr. M.- O'Connor; vice-presidents, Messrs W. Bassett, G. Meredith, and W. R. Smith ; committee of management and seleetion, Messrs. Gerring, Marcroffc and Stallworthy: secretary and treasurer, Mr. T. Nield. The subscription to the club was fixed at 2s 6d each, seniors or juniors, the former to be liable to calls if necessary. The first practice match is to take place on 14th October, and .is to be a struggle between Married and Single. The committee appointed to look for a ground found a very suitable place in Mr. Morgan's paddock, which, with a little trouble, might be made a very good ground. The club has several new members this year, and will be much stronger thau it was . last . season. There are now 24 members on the books.— [Qwn Correspondent.] v. .->