AUSTRALIANS FOR CEYLON.

New Zealand Herald, Volume L, Issue 15410, 19 September 1913, Page 4

AUSTRALIANS FOR CEYLON.

AGITATION AGAINST TOUR. By Telegraph—Prtas Association— London, September 17. Renter's Agency at Colombo cables that an agitation has arisen against the Australian cricketers' visit in January, on the ground that Indians and Cingalese are prohibited from landing in Australia.

AUSTRALIANS IN CANADA. By Telegraph Association Copyright. (Received September 18, 10.50 p.m.) Vancouver, September 17. The Australian cricketers scored 129 against 102 made by a Calgary fifteen in a singleinnings match yesterday. Mr. Benjamin, the manager of the Australians, in an interview to-day, said the agreements had been signed for another tour of the cricketers through the United States and Canada next season. The present tour, which was the most succeeeful ever experienced, was a financial success ot an exceptional kind, and the attendances were everything that could be desired.

UNIVERSITY CLUB.

The annual general meeting of the University Club will bo held at thb University on Wednesday. 24th inst., at 8 p.m. A full attendance of members and those intending to join, is requested. PARNELL CLUB'S MEETING. The annual meeting of the Parnell District Cricket Club was held in the football club's room last evening. There was only a small attendance. The following were elected officers for the ensuing year:—Patron: The Hon. E. Mitchelson; president, Mr. F. Earl, K.C. • vice-presidents, Messrs. F. Pickford, W. F. Whitley, E. Bailey, E. Pountney, H. Kisßling, D. W. Duthie, A. P. Friend, J, Dempsie, F. Shanley, C. A. Burns; committee. Messrs. R. B. Luslt. A. Anthony; W. B. ■ Stephens. R. Somerville, R. Dingle, H. Warner. R. Dow; joint secretaries, Messrs. R. Doble and O. P. Brown; treasurer. Mr. W. J. Dennison: auditors, Messrs. P. R. Frasor and A. Fairburn; delegates to the association, Messrs. W. J. Dennison, R. B. Lusk, and O. P. Brown.