CRICKET.

Otago Daily Times, Volume 13696, Issue 13696, 12 September 1906, Page 3

CRICKET.

ALBION CRICKET CLUB. . At a special meeting of the Albion Cricket Club, held in All Saints' Schoolroom last evening prior ■to the annual meeting, it was resolved that by-lav; No. 5 be altered so as to read "three practico captains" in placo of "two," and that tho subscription be 20s for juniors and the age 19 years, as at present. The president of tho club (Mr T. A. Maiiland) was in the chair, and there was a largo attendance cf members. Tho ■ annual meeting followed. The Chairman said the report (already published) called for very littlo remark when they took into account tho fact that tho First Grade team this year, was pretty low down in the list They hoped that the incoming season would be a very much brighter one than the past one or. two seasons had been. They were doing their best to this end in improving the North Ground by putting down turf wickets, and he was quiie satisfied, if the mooting was any indication of prosperity next year, trjey would bo very near the top when "the numbers went up. lie had said before that the Albion Cricket Club was the mother of cricket in Dunedin, and he was sure they were going to stick to their position this year. They were going to bring forward their club by young members, and they hoped in time they would come right to the front, and would become provincial members as well. They had in the field last season a First, a Second two Thirds, and a Fourth Grade team. The Third Grade No. 1 had been very nearly at the top, tieing with another club, and for this they were duly thankful. Thoy thought the. Third Grade team did very well indeed in winning 12 matches out of 14. They hoped the other grades would come forward this season, and if members would practise as they ought io do the Albion Cricket Club would be very near the top at the end of the season.

Mr Chirk (treasurer) read tlie balance sheet, which showed a total credit of £141 7s 84

The Chairman moved tho adoption of the report and balance sheet.

Mr Clark seconded the motion, and referred to tho loyalty existing among members. He mentioned that, as the result of the efforts, of a small band of members, with the co-operation of (he Opoho Club, their share of the proceeds of an entertainment had been £7'ls. He had promises for the ground fund alone of over £60, and ho thought, if the club backed him up, if would bo £100 before the end of tho season.

Mr M. Cohen congratulated tho club upon two great improvements. : Tho first was the increased attendance and the interest taken in the affairs of tho club, and tho second was the intense interest on the pari of (ho young players he.saw about liim that evening. Mr A. li. Shelton having spoken a few words, (ho report and balance shoot were adopted

The following elections were made: — Patron, Mr James Allen, M.H.RI; president, Mr T. A. Maitland: life membersMessrs M. Conen and L. J. Joel; vice-presi-dents—Messrs G. Lawrence, A. Wright, J. Cummings, H. Islip. and C. G, Wilson; captain, Mr Frank Williams • hon. secretary, Mr A. Hunter; hon. treasurer, Mr J. J. Clark; delegates to tho Otago Cricket Association—Messrs J. J. Clark and T. Ritchie; auditors—Messrs A. Marryatt and J. 1-1. Duncan; delegate to the Otago Amateur Athletic Protection Society. Mr W. 1). Shelton; Selection Committee—MessrsC. 'Corbett and G. Reunion; Ground Committee—Messrs Williams, Clark. Dry, Corbott, Shelton, Pickard, Mowat, Hunter, Dut'iio, and Canter; practice captains—MawrsfiV. Dry, W. D. Shelton, and A. Adams; Genera! Committee—Messrs W, Pickard, W. D. Shelton. C. Corbett, W. Drv, A. Adams, and G. Reardon.

It was resolved that it be a recommendation to tho incoming committee- thai a senior player be approached with the object of his becoming honorary coach to the juniors. It was also resolved that Mr Heardon be recommended to tho committee a a most suitable man. , Some highly eulogistic remarks were made concerning Mr J. J. Clark, and votes 'of thanks were passed to several of the retiring office-bearers.

Tho business finished, a couple of hours were spent in social enjoyment, tongs .and recitations being given bv a large number of those present. At an interval in this portion of thu evening the trophies won .during the past season were presented by tho Chairman to the successful player;. ST. MARTIN'S CRICKET CLUB. The first annual meeting of St. Martin's Cricket. Club was held in St. Martin's Schoolroom,' Norih-East Valley, last evening, the Rev. G. W. Harding presiding. Tho balance sheet showed that the club's expenses during tlio year had amounted to £30 Is 9d; there were outstanding liabilities totalling to £9", 12s. The Chairman pointed out tliat many expenses had been incurved during tho past, which was their first season, that would not. reour. Tho annual report, which was presented by Mr E. A. Tattorsfiekl, stated: — Tho club commenced.its first season under difficulties owing to the ground being filled in, aud rendering it utmost unplavabie, and. in consequence, tho members did hot get pr»clico they should have done. Thev were disqualified at the beginning of the season for iour weeks owing to the state of the ground, but the weather took pity on them, and rained every Saturday tili Uio association passed tlio ground, and allowed them to commence cup matches, thus enabling them to commence at the same time as other clubs. Their •No. 1, team commenced the season bv losing their first, match by 1 run in the two 'innings. Ilie<r J»o. 1 team commenced- their matches tho following Saturday bv whining thoir nraton, aiterwards making a good reputation for the club by winning the shield, whioh was a great feat for the first season. Out of IS matches played they won 11, Mr F. Drake, making tho beat attempt' for a'eeuturv by scoring 99 runs in one innings, and winning the clubs bat for batting average; and ilr A. King winning tho bat presented bv the club for bowling average. The Xo. 2'taini did not make a very good start, but camo up well at tho finish, Mr W. Anderson winning the tat presented by Jlr Drake for batting aud bowiiug averages. • The practices were not as well attended as they might have, been, and it was hoped there would bo a better muster during the coming season, as ono of tho weakest points ,was' in the fielding, especially ;n the No. 2 tram, as the moat of their matches were lost through bad fielding; but, oa the whole, the club must be congMir.lated on their success during the saason.

A pavilion would bo built on the ground at the commencement of the season, where they could keep their practice material, and the improved state of tho ground should enable members to get better, practice, and so make a bettor reputation than last season., iiv.not. only holding the shield they already had, but win-, ning another to keep it company.

Tho report and balance sheet were adopted. Subscriptions for members "over 18 years of age were raised from 10s to 15s per member. It. was decided to elect the best bat and the best bowler of the parish school for the year members free of charge. The following office-bearers were elected' for the ensuing year:—President; the Rev. G. W. Harding; club captain. Mr H. Drake; secretary anil treasurer, Jlr E. A. Tattorsfiekl; committee—Messrs YV. Drake, A. King. S. Drake; auditor, Mr W. Steele; delegate to O.C.A. Mr Matt 'Drown; delegate lo Amateur" Athletic Protection Association, Mr E. A. Tattersfield; Selection Committee—Messrs W. Drake, Alf. King, and the captain of the First Eleven. , It was decided to place Second. Third, and Fourth Grade teams in the field. • The first Saturday in October was selected as the opening day for the season. Mr Frank Drake was presented with a bat for the best batting average (24 runs per innings) during the tiast. season. The runner-up was Mr Alf. King (14). A similar compliment was tendered to Mr Andrew King" for the best bowling average (5 runs per wicket). Tho runner-up was Mr 11. M'Kay. A bat for the best bowling and batting averages in the Fourth Grade team was won bv Mr Anderson, with 7 runs per innimra "and 7 runs per wicket respectively. Tho runners-lip were Mr E. A. Tattersfield (secretary) for batting; for bowling Mr J. Sim.. '