OTAGO UNIVERSITY CJRICKET CLUB.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 4870, 26 September 1877, Page 6

OTAGO UNIVERSITY CJRICKET CLUB.

U. al meeting of the University Cricket- Club was held in the HaU of the University .on the 6th inst., the Captain, Mr Saul Solomon in the chair. There was a large attendance of students. The Committee's report- of the past season showed that the affairs of the^Club were in a very satisfactory condition .The gross receipts, for. the year am"""feed t0.L53 19s, and the gross expenditure to Ld9 Ss leaving a credit balance or, Ll7 lOs to start the season with. ';

; The repoi't of the matches played during last soason showed that the University played eight matches during the season—five of which were won, and three lost. The Committee are endeavouring to arrange au annual match w>th the^ students ;of Canterbury College. The match, if satisfactory arrangements are made, will, beiihvyed alternately at Dunedin and Christchurch,, and considering the nature of the two institutions, the match will'no doubt cause considerable interest to" be taken' iii the two clubs.-'.'•'; ..". ■;'■■• • ■■■.[ •_ j -■■[■■ y

:.- THe University Cricket Club have bought from the; Citizens' Cricket Club all their right to the.pitch,on.the Oval, formerly occupied by them. Tnere is no.doubt that' the Club has' acted well .111 taking advantage of this opportunity. t - - ■ l

• Miy G. Montgomery was presented with the Olub bat for the best average; for six matches during the season, and Mr T. C. Farnie was' presented with the retiring captain's bat. -' ; Professor G. S.: Sale was re-elected Captain ot the Club. for. the ensuing year, Mr Saul Solomon was elected VicerPresident, and Mr 1.. O. Farnie re-elected Secretary, and Tre.asurer-, .The following members of committee were elected:-Messrs T. Barr, W. Hisiop, H M'Neil, J.Klacpherson, and D. M. Stuarfc. A vote of thanks to the retiring committee closed the business. The meeting'was enthusiastic throughout. • .