CRICKET.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 5961, 28 August 1897, Page 6

CRICKET.

CANTERBURY CRICKET ASSOCIATION. The Canterbury Cricket Association met at Warner's Hatel yesterday; present — Messrs F. Wilding (in the chair), C. R. Smith. T. D. Harman, H. C. Ridley, J. A. Caygill, H. D. Carter, C. Clark, F. C. Gerard and F. C. Raphael (honorary secretary) . An apology for absence was received from Mr Wynn- Williams. The Auckland Association wrote, stating that it would be glad to receive a visit from the Canterbury team during its tour next season. It was decided to hold the annual meeting on Sept. 25. Mr Tapper was appointed auditor. The Secretary referred to the death of the late Mr E. P. Barnes, and it was unanimously resolved to place on record tho regret felt by the members at Mr Barnes's death. Mr Gerard said he wished to draw attention to the verdict of the jury, which gave the idea that deceased had been a drunkard. He had known Mr Barnes for a number of years, and had never seen him the worse for liquor. Considering the state of Mr Barnes's health, perhaps he had taken more than was good for him, but the wording of the verdict placed him on the level of a common drunkard. The Chairman said he had known Mr Barnes for years, and had never seen him the worse for liquor. He thought there was no doubt that death resulted from the state of his health. He spoke highly of Mr Barnes as a cricketer, stating that he had possessed many sterling qualities that made him exceedingly popular. Mr Smith agreed with what had been said in praise of the deceased, and also expressed the opinion that the jury's verdict had created a wrong impression. Mr Ridley said that Mr Barnes's prominence in the cricket field was quite sufficient to show that he was not a drunkard. Mr Caygill spoke simi- , larly, stating that whatever failings Mr Barnes may have had, he certainly never carried them on to the cricket field. MiRaphael also ' spoke in eulogy of the deceased. The United Club wrote, asking the ruling of the Associaticn on a point regarding the interpretation of the rules, and it was decided, on Mr Caygill's motion, that the question of giving a ruling lay outside the functions of the Association, and that a reply should be sent accordingly, i at the same time to point out that the New Zealand Cricket Council was the body to whom to appeal. A further question on ruling from the United Club was deferred to the annual meeting: ; in the meantime it , was decided to send a copy of the letter from the United Club's captain to the captain of the opposing side, and a subcommitee, consisting of Messrs Caygill, Wilding, Carter and the Secretary, were appointed to investigate the matter and report to next meeting. The Secretary reported that arrangements in connection with the Canterbury ' tour for the coming season were in a forward condition. On Mr Ridley's motion, a vote of congratulation was passed to the Addington Club upon tho success of its recent art union. The proceedings then closed. The annual general meeting of the Lancaster Park Cricket Club will be held this evening, at eight o'clock, at the Clarendon Hotel. Intending new members and Thursday players are specially asked to be present. The annual meeting of the Cust Cricket Club >vas held at the Institute Hall on Thursday evening, when Mr J. C. Tipping presided, and there were sixteen members present. The balance-sheet, which showed that all liabilities had been met, was received and adopted. Four new members were proposed and elected, and officers for the year were elected as follows : — President, Mr J. C. Tipping- vice-presidents, Rev D. D. Rodger and Mr A. T. Chapman • captain, Mr Biunden; sub-captain, Mr Nankeville; secretary, Mr Wright; custodian, Mr C. Forbes ; general committeeMessrs Early, Roberts and Wayland; ground committee — Messrs Hassall, Stewart, Forbes, Hodgson and Gardner; delegates to the . Association — Messrs Biunden and Cooper ; Mr E. W. Cooper.' It was resolved that the opening match should take place on Sept. 1, and that delegates should be instructed to vote at the Association meeting in favour of doing away with half -day matches. The invitation of the Veterans' Club at Rangiora to play a game was accepted.

Art Gallery. — The College Rifles gave a dance at the Art Gallery last night, when over two hundred persons were preseut. Most of the other corps of the Canterbury district were represented. The music was provided by Mr H. Fleming, and Mr Buggey was the caterer. Dancing was kept up with spirit until a late hour. Royal Humane Society's Medals. — Mr R. C. Bishop, Mayor of New Brighton, yesterday received from the Colonial Secretary's office the Royal Humane Society's bronze medal and certificate, with a request that he would hand them to Mr John Hunt, the keeper of the New Brighton Pier, for his endeavours to save the life of Miss Wells, who was drowned off tho pier on Sept. 16 last year. Mr Bishop intends to call a public meeting at New Brighton shortly for the purpose of making the presentation.