CRICKET—CARLYLE v. WAVERLEY.

Patea Mail, Volume IV, Issue 407, 12 March 1879, Page 2

CRICKET—CARLYLE v. WAVERLEY.

(By our Reporter.') The return match between Waverley and Carlyle Clubs, came off on the ground of the former, on Saturday last. Although the morning had a gloomy appearance, the day turned out a most beautiful one—it being neither too warm nor too cold. The ground at Waverley is not what might be termed first-class, although the pitch was in very good order. I would, suggest that the Club go in for a fence, otherwise their labor will be thrown away, for cattle and horses are continually wandering on the ground, and even drays are occasionally driven over the pitch, leaving marks that are not easily got rid of. The match commenced about 12 o’clock, by Waverley being sent to tbe wickets—Mason and Thurston making a good stand, the former for 10, and tbe latter for 14 runs. The remainder of the team confined themselves to single figures ; and the innings closing for 52. Carlyle then took the bat, and soon put together a total of 95 runs— Fraser contributing the large number of 33 (not out), and Anmdell 13. The second innings of Waverley closed for 41, Boothe (10) being the only double figure —thus leaving the visiting team winners by one innings and one run. The bowling on Carlyle side was very good, as was also that of Waverley. The greatest good feeling existed throughout the day, not a hitch of any kind occurring to put a damper on the day’s sport. I really cannot pass' over the excellent spread both teams sat down to at Ballam’s Hotel, where everything, one, could wish for was obtainable. ’ ■- ’ Beforc concludingaT should like to say a few words about Waverley itself. The town bad a,very lively appearance, and all, the business places seemed to be doing a fair share of trade. Waverley, like its neighbor Carlyle, cannot boast of its number of streets, for the main line of road running through the.centre is the only one to speak of. However, I saw signs of improvement, and shortly we shall find the little town extending itself in every direction. It only wants a start, and as for country and good substantial settlers, I question if it can be equalled along the coast. A few years has made a great improvement in {lie Town of' Waverley, and I think a few more will make a much greater difference. I am rather astonished that the town settlers do not protest very strongly against the Post and Telegraph Office beingal lowed to remain where it is. Tiie buildings are away from the town altogether, with nothing to recommend them but their e jlitude. Steps should be taken to induce Government to remove the offices to a more convenient spot. The Town Hall scheme, I was informed,is being well supported, and there is every likelihood of a thorough good building being put up in a short time. The old Town Hall is to remain where it stands, and will be used as a public libraiy, ample funds for the opening of which are now in hand.

HAWERA TOWN BOARD. The monthly meeting; of the above Board was held at the Town Board Office, on Monday last. Present : Messrs Winks (chairman), Crowhurst, Rang’, McL Dowie, DaffiU, and Barnford. The minutes of ihe previous meeting weic read and confirmed. Proposed by Mr' Winks, seconded byMr Baniford, “ That the road be filled on each side for two chains, from ijloyd s corner towards Mr G. TaitV; also' that the road he formed from the metal- up to Mr J. Stevenson’s, and that the drains be deepened to Mr Moore Humter’s; cornei, and all the necessary culverts' put in ; also that the road be formed from Lloyd’s to Gores corner;” r . An amendment was put by Mr Iving, seconded by Mr Dnffill, “ That a professional engineer be obtained to act permanently for the Board, and who shall take necessary levels;- and draw up a regular system* of drainage for the lown. The amendment’ was carried. Proposed by'Mr Crowhurst, seconded bj Mr DufSll, and carried, “ That a committee be formed, consisting of Messrs King, McL’Dowie, and. Dnffill, to communicate with l a competent person with* a view to obtaining his services' as Engineer to the Board.” , , u Proposed by Mr Mr King, seconded by Mr Mcti'Dowir, and carried, “ That necessary steps be at once taken-to have all the streets named and gazetted. Proposed by Mr King’, seconded by Mr Dnffill, and carried, “That a Working Committee consisting of Messrs Winks, McL’Dowie, and the mover, be appointed to see to the carrying out of the works of the Board.” Proposed by Mr Winks, seconded byMr Crowhurst, and carried, “That all persons having live fences abutting on the roads, be given notice to cut and clear the same without delay.” The meeting adjourned.