ENGLISH CRICKETERS
PRESENTATIONS AT SUVA SUVA, April 8. Keen disappointment was expressed by local cricketing enthusiasts yesterday, when heavy rain prevented the playing of a match with the touring English team, which arrived by the Aorangi. The visitors also expressed their disappointment, stating that they had been keen to try conclusions with some of the native cricketers.
However, the rain did not, prevent the entertainment of the visitors at afternoon tea, and the performance. of the usual picturesque native ceremonies. The traditional tabua was presented to Jardine, and he and Wyatt also received a walking stick. Several native dances were also given.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18068, 20 April 1933, Page 7
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