NELSON CRIBBAGE ASSOCIATION.

Colonist, Volume XLIX, Issue 12019, 21 August 1907, Page 6 (Supplement)

NELSON CRIBBAGE ASSOCIATION.

A meeting of delegates was held at the Anglers' Room on Jnly2G, when, in the unavoidable absence of the President (Mr Hounsell), Mr C. Lamb was voted to the chair. Mr, Lamb, the Maitai Bowling Club Captain was duly congratulated on the success of the Club in annexing the Harford shield for the first year. The tournament had been a very great success, and the mout friendly feeling had prevailed. Mr Lamb suitably replied, and thanked the delegates for their kind expression. It was resolved that the President, Secretary and Captain Stiles, prior to the annual meeting, draft some further rules for the management of next year's tournament. It was decided that the presentation of Ihe shield should be made on Thursday, August Bth, at the Druid's Hall. and a committee was formed to arrangedetnils for a coffee supper on that evening, tickets to be one shilling, available to players and the supporters of the different teams, the committee to again meet on Friday next. A motion was tabled, for furtner consideration, to provide that every player should nominate for the team he intended to play for. The Press and Messrs Robertson Bros. ' delegates expressed thanks for the consideration shown them in allowing the free use of halls where they had played. Resolved, that the shield bo suitably inscribed by Mr P. Harford. A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the meeting. — MrE. Sherwood who has taken considerable trouble in keeping the total games won by the different teams, kindly supplies the following, which is of much interest : — N.N. and N.R. A.. 121 games; Druids, 120; Rifles, 318'; Rechabites, 115; Anglers, 114; Bowlers, 114; Fire Brigade, 108; Oddfellows, 107: Robertson's 105; Press, 103.— A match has been arranged for next Wednesday evening between teams representing the merchant firms and the Nelson Navals and Netson Rifle 3 Association. SOCIAL GATHERING OF PLAYERS. On August 8 a large number of those who had taken part in the recent matches met at the Druids 1 Hall to fittingly celebrate the result of the tournament, and the first year of the Association's existence. In the unavoidable absence of the Chairman (xMr E. Hounsell), Captain Stiles was voted to the chair, and in his introductory remarks stated the purposes of the gathering. All formal stiffness was to be avoided, and the evening's programme had been divided into three parts

with a view of this. The firdt part consisted of a musical programme, songs being contributed by Messrs Glover (2), Stobans (2) and Oondel (2), whilst Mr J. Krahagen gave a stump; speech, all the items being applauded. The Chairman in making the presentation referred to the fact that something like one hundred and fifty players had taken part in the tournament, and that the most friendly feeling had been shown throughout. The Association was formed as the outcome of a suggestion by the Anglers' Club," and it had been taken up heartily by the contesting teama The result was remarkable for the closeness of the teams, only one or two games separating eight of them. He was sure all those engaged were too generous to regret the result, the championship for the first year having fallen to the Maitai Bowling Club. (Applause.) and they were only too pleased to congratulate them upon their success. The interest taken in the tournament by players and the public augured well for the success of next year's tournament. They were indebted to Mr P. Harford for \ his generous gift. (Applause).) It had stimulated the tournament. There were one or two matters, that required the Association's attention, especially the matters of players nominating for one team and the interrupting by nonplayers during the progress of games. (Applause.) In conclusion he congratulated the Maitai Bowing Clubon their success, and in presenting the shield to Mr G. Lamb, President and Captain of tho team, called for three cheers, which were given most heatily accompanied by musical honors. Congratulations were also offered by representatives of all the vanquished teams. Mr Lamb, who was "received with applause, thanked the gathering for the warmth of the sentiments expressed. It had been an honor to win the Shield for the first year. All their games had been moat pleasantly contested, and this had been the Association's chief desire. (Applause.) On hia call the Maitai Bowlers gave hearty cheers for the other teams engaged. Cheers were also accorded Mr Marford for his presentation, to the singers, etc., and to Mr Shone, the accompanist. Kefreshtnenta and coffee were then indulged in and a pleasant huur spent in cards. Several apologies were received for absence. . i Before the proceedings began Captain Stiles referred with regret to bereavements that had been sustained by their President (Mr E. Hounsell), and Mr Stallard. Votes of sympathy were passed.