Cricket.

Wairarapa Standard, Volume XVIII, Issue 1666, 28 January 1885, Page 3

Cricket.

WELLINGTON v PIHAUTEA

The match arranged between the Pihaulea team and one representing t( >' Hriu <T Mrjcr Lc, in and <_'o ,of We-hingti'i;.eau.eod’at ILnu(. a i r> 11; -

-2nd iusl. The v,cathei w.-.- all that e-.ual be de.-irfcd, and, thanks to the Messrs Bidwill, tiioje was a splendid w.-’kot.u £. od elcarfield and everythin!; to .v.-sary I<>i- the convenience ot enckeU-rs ami spectators. No less than live tents were erected under the sn.idi' of a iiiic plantation, in one of wnieh was an abundant supply of liquids and fruits, open to all. There wi re a r.under c! sj ectators from the 1 ** —■ ni..i of i!match, winch was largely increased as the day wore ur, tUe majority <>i win m were of the fair sex, u iii .s,.- | re-enec-added much to the pi, asute i t the oceasi'-n, while the (jityii-ui; Piivatc Brass Batid gave animat;- u to u picturesque scer.e C'oDsiiier.-.ble ii.tere.st was manifested in the match, ami we were pleased to see that there was nor any of that “ feeling ” winch frequently occurs a' matches through not accepting the decision of the umpires Air Dixon, who is or nsidcred the- father of cricket in W ( hiucton, efficiently filled the duties ut umpire for the Wellington team, as did also Air TV. G. Beard, ot Alastcrton, that of Pihautea. The A\ eliiiigtomans were captained by that veteran cricketer, Air S. Waters, Air V-. E. Bidwill Idling that position f,r Pihautea. Wellington having won the toss, sent their opponents to the wickets to the excellent bowling of fit i. how and Davis, all of w hom were disposed of for a total of 3s. At this

stage the V, ellingtouiaus seemed jubilant at tlit-ir chances of success. Alter a little refreshment the Wei

lingt'-n team begat) their innings to the bowling of C. B, Bidwill and Mr iait the latter was nut equal to his Usual form and after a few overs handed the ball to W. E. Bidwill, taking the wicket keeping, in which position he would not disa prolcssu iial team. The bowl--1 1 the toimcr, who is looked upon as the I'ihautea " .''•polforth,” was dead

on me wicket, and the analysis showed his great execution. Several of ihe batsmen seemed seared at the pace of the ball, and more than one of them, to keep their legs out of danger, put them where the bat ought to havo lien,\i/., in trout of the wicket ;the bad breaking in that direction they w< re g.ven out leg hetore wicket, much to the: 1 ' diraj.po.n-ment and the Pihauiia team’s gratification. Thev were ail di.-po.-cd oi'.u i ;;g iun=, being six behind iheir opponents.

H w us r.-,.w t lino tor lunch, and all ad

i uriici to the le.-idence of the late Mr

i If. Balwel. Airs Bidvvillbcingabsent :.i 1 Uiimiii), to MBs Bidwill was left the entire responsibility c.f carrying out the i.e. i -.ay preparations for the reception of Letweeueighty and ninety visitors —id ordinary undertaking ; hut it was successfully carried out. Iheiiorai ptiiiLns of tho decorations were enlumted to the Ali.-.-es IVaree,

(daughters of Coluhel Pearce), and

Mias Hutton, and iviheted much eiciht on their taste and abilitv. Although there was accommodation at the table lev forty five persons to tit at one time, they Would not hold more than half the number who were anxious to discuss the qualities of one ot the most elaborate dinners that have possibly taken place at any private gathering in ihe Wairarapa. The tables fairly groaned under the good things they had to carry, comprising choice meats, poultry, jellies, and the many fruits ot the season ; there were also liquids to suit every taste, and the tables being decorated with neatly arranged bouquets (the flowers for which came Bern Te Alairi), gave a pretty effect to the whole. Alter the inner man had been satisfied, Mr -J.O. Bidwill proposed the health of the Unti ii, which was drank with musical lionets, Iho same gentleman said he had another hast to propose. It was the health ot Ah Levin, who was unfortu-

tateiy unable to attend thiougli an i.iilicUou in las family. It was owing to Jphti gemlt man’s suggestions that n' pu.-uii im-t enjoyable dav’s amu ment had Eiiom place. He could dwell at length :t time would permit eu the iutere.-l he (Air Levin) at all

time.-! took iu either any indoor or out door e.ii.u-'fii.i-r.t, and lie would a-k them to drink he- health coupled v, itii i!inauir ot Mr Huncatr. I li- rui! iVr ho u a joik good 1,-.. w." Mr U.11.,ju, in ri>in c. r , he fdt him-clt placed in an awkward position in haring to n sjioiid to tlio toast in honour of Mr levin. Had that gen 1 lonian been present ho could certainly haic done ample justice to the felicitous manner iu winch his lualth ha-1 been drunk, out he, the speaker, certainly could imt. However, he a- ,cd .hem to accept ids warmest thank- on 1.,-half ot Mr Levin. Mr \V. hj. Bmwiii en n.-itig amidst fheers said nave him very great p.easutv !• piop se lin- toast allotted t-‘ m-n . " 1., ii.-a.id tlie visiting team," hj. the c mij.any of most of the . i W own .-O had spent UiatlV plea ,ni ~.r. oiii.og his colimriiou " too o.ei cuhlde e-stabiishluenl Imy now ivpiesealed. He 'vyulii c.'Upie with tlie toast the name ei their tiiicient eapfaiu, Mr S. k attrs. Mr Haters iu an highly complimentry speech eaid he had no idea that when lie undertook the duties of skipper to their team that they were going to be honored in the way they bad been. He felt himself wholly unable to express himself in terms titling fur the occasion. They would certainly all pleasantly remember their trip to Pihautea, and he hoped ere long to see their opponents in Wellington and they would there in some measure try to return the kindness they had received from the Messrs Bidwill. He would propose the health of "• Tho Pihautea team,” coupled with that of their Captain.

Mr W. E. Bidwdll returned thank.-, for the compliment Mr Waters had paid them and spoke in eulogistic terms of the team of which he was Captain.

Air Benbow in a few’ well chosen remarks nroposed the health of Umpires and Scorers, coupled w'lth the names of Air Beard, Dixon, Gore, and Williams.

Air Beard, in a brief, but capital speech, returned thanks on behalf of himself and brother umpire.

Mr 11. Williams and Gore having responded. Air Brotherton in a racy manner, proposed the health of the Ladies, coupled with the name of Air E. Pearce, whom lie knew would do justice to their memory. Air E. Pearce replied in a neat speech. This concluded the speeches and the respective teams returned to the field, W. E. Bidwill and A. Smith handling the willow to the bowling of Benbow and Davis. Pihautea having been disposed of for a total of GO runs. Wellington went in for their second innings and iiad to make G7 lo beat, hut it was soon evident that they would not do it, for they could not stand against the bowling of W. E. Bidwill. He took no less than six wickets for only 12 runs.

Wellington, first innings.—Rrotherton, c and b C R Bidwill, 2—Duncan, b do, 0 —Davis, c and b do, o—Tryall, b do. 0— t'owper, b Tait, o—Whi'ehouse. not out, 7 - Bentfow, c Pearce, 3—Hoggard. 1 b w, 2—Waters, b W E Bidwill, 3—Cruick-,-liank, Ibw, o—Anderson,0 —Anderson, run out, 1 Extras 14. Total 32.

Second innings.—Brothorton, c Tait, 5 —Davis, c and b W E Bidwill, O-Cow-per, b do, o—Whitolionse, b do, 7 Duncan, b do, 13—Bonbow, b do, 1— Boggard, 1 b vv, o—Waters, c Wakelin, 2—Cruickshank, b 0 If Bidwill, I—Anderson, not out, I—Tryall, c Dalton, •' —Extras. 1. Total, 21. I'ihautea, tirat innings.—Smith, b Benbow, 11 —Tait. b Davis, d -WE Bidwill, o Anderson, 0--C U Bidwill, b Benbow, O—J U Bidwill, b Davis, 0— M Tait, c Waters, (I—-Dalton, c and b Davis, 4 Wakelin, c Waters, U - Pearce, c lioggard, d—Biooks. run out, >l—Cox, nut out,! Extras, 7. Total, d!l. Second innings.—W E Bidwill, run out, 111—A Smith, c Brutherton, 7—A. Tait, run out, S—>l 0 Bidwill, b Davis, (I -C U Bidwill, b Davis, O—F Pearce, c & b Waters, D —M Tait, c Waters, i—Cox, b Benbow, I—Dalton, b Waters, 20— Brooks, notout, I—Wakelin,1 —Wakelin, b Davis, 1 —Extras, 2. Total, 00.