HAPPY FINALITY

Southland Times, Issue 22732, 7 November 1935, Page 13

HAPPY FINALITY

THE TENNIS—CRICKET CARNIVAL PRESENTATION TO THE PRINCESSES The Queen Carnival run ' conjointly by the Southland Cricket Association and the Southland Tennis Association was brought to a happy conclusion in the Rosewood last evening when the princesses and the workers were the guests of the Central Committee at a social evening, during which the opportunity was taken to make presentations to the princesses. Mr R. T. Meredith, president of the Southland Cricket Association, who was primarily responsible for the promotion of the carnival, was in the chair and associated with him was Mr L. R. Lopdell, president of the Southland Lawn Tennis Association. There were close on 100 guests. In his introductory remarks the chairman expressed gratification at the success of the carnival, particularly from the Cricket Association’s point of view, and referred to the harmonious relations obtaining between the two organizations throughout the carnival. In proposing the toast of the Southland Cricket Association, Mr H. K. Sumpter spoke of the high place occupied by cricket in countries within the Empire and of the wise and beneficent administration of the present governing body in Southland. He said it was not only the administrators who had to exercise judgment tempered with sportsmanship, but the players themselves had to assist the association by displaying a true sporting spirit both on the field and in their relations with the association. On behalf of tennis players, he wished the Southland team the best of luck in its quest for the Hawke Cup.

Mr F. Twiss, who replied, spoke appreciatively of Mr Meredith’s guidance in his capacity as president. Mr J. Hamilton, who proposed the toast of the Southland Tennis Association, referred to its activity both in town and country, and to its enterprise in securing visits from overseas teams. This, he said, was most educative and instructive. He was sure that under such wise administration the game of tennis must continue to flourish in tire province. Mr F. Perrelle in his reply mentioned the wide area over which the Southland Association exercised jurisdiction and of the harmony prevailing throughout. He said that the executive was somewhat disappointed with the response from players during the carnival, but the money that was raised would be a welcome addition to the funds.

Mr G. Barnes, proposing the toast of the “Workers and Donors,” paid tribute to those who had by their personal services or by generous gifts contributed to the success of the project. Mrs A. Mitchell (cricket), Miss M. Rein (tennis), Mr J. Hamilton (cricket) and Mr C. Anderson (tennis) responded. The remaining toasts were: “The Press” (proposed by Mr G. Agnew); “The Performers” (Mr A. Mitchell) and “The Chairman” (Mr L. Lopdell). On behalf of the Cricket Association, Mr Meredith presented Miss Nancy Barbour, the cricket princess, with a gold wristlet watch. He referred to the part she personally had played in placing the cricket flag at the top of the pole. Mr Lopdell, in presenting Miss Isohel Provan with a crystal floating bowl and a crystal rose bowl on behalf of the Tennis Association, referred to the efforts of her mother and herself in the interests of the tennis funds.

The princesses briefly replied. Enjoyable items were given during the evening by Harvey’s orchestra, Miss J. Reid, Miss Rene Brown, Mr F. Johnson and Mr D. Leckie. Mr A. Wealleans and. Mrs Leckie played the accompaniments.