CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 8 October 1938, Page 9

CARTERTON

CRICKET ACTIVITIES (“Tjmes-Age” Special) The annual report of the Carterton Cricket Club confirms the recenej published article in the “Times-Age” stating that almost all tile cricket grounds in the Wairarapa have gone back, and are now merely sheep graz ing land. In fact the reoort says that ph several occasions the club used the 'Clareville Club’s wicket at the Clareville Racecourse. It is to be regretted that despite the good coaching that Carterton boys received when they attended the high school in Masterton, very few are taking up cricket seriously. The game was, of course, played at the school under ideal conditions. Mr H. A. Trapp, who has recently left for Sydney finished off his cricket training at the school, had the honour of scoring a century—and was in fact an excellent cricketer. It is to be hoped that he will get a chance to play in club cricket in Sydney. Years ago the Carterton Club had a senior and junior team, when W. H. Baillie, J. Lawrenson, Rog. Renall, H. Ogrer, E. Beechey, T. E. Maunsell, Dan Maunsell, R. Gallon, C. Gallon, Fred Bunny Arch Welch, Geo Hansen, L. H. Smart, the late J. M. Beechey, Harold Beechey, W. S. Gallon and J. Kiddie were among the club’s prominent players. For years an ashphalt pitch was used on the Recreation ground, covered by cocoanut matting. In the winter the football players covered the ashphalt with turf to save any prospect of injuries. A move was afterwards made to Carrington Park, and a concrete pitch laid down and covered with matting. This lasted for a long period, when the advantages of having a grass wicket were discussed. The .concrete pitch was abandoned, and a really good .wicket put down and new grass sown. This proved very successful, and the wicket was moved from place to place on the new plot as was necessary. The outfield was never up to the standard of the new sown area. Interest was not sustained in the game, and the new wicket went back to its former condition, a fresh start being made, with the game at the Recreation, ground. Later play was transferred back to Carrington Park, where the game (was continued for years under difficulties. A move was afterwards made to the Carterton show grounds, which had the additional advantage of buildings being available for dressing sheds. A number of enthusiasts have kept cricket going with a junior team, and it is to be hoped that sufficient players will be available this season to allow of a team being entered in the Wairarapa competition. There are several country clubs who play a series of matches among themselves at the week-ends, and the enthusiasm shown is very real. These comprise, Clareville. Belvedere, Matarawa and Parkvale clubs. At present their main objective is to provide social and healthy recreation for the farmers, their sons, and farm employees. A number of old players officiate as umpires, and add to the importance' of the fixtures. The ladies of the respective districts provide refreshments .throughout the day. At the annual meeting of the club the election of officers resulted as follows:—Patron, Mr W. Henry Booth; president, Mr J. Laurenson; vice-pre-sidents, Messrs L. H. Smart, P. Cole, F. Izzard, E. H. Fisher, A. C. Tucker, W. Howard Booth, Father Carmine, F. Rawlings, W. Denbee, A. Woolfe, W. Moroney, A. Lindop, G. A. Vincent, R. G. Kemble, H. E. Ward, J. C. Harp, K. Reid, R. Thompson, P. Bannin, F. Yule, F. Yule, Junr., J. Yule; secretary-trea-surer, Mr T. L. Harp; club captain, Mr E. Miller; gear manager, Mr L. Berry; delegates to Wairarapa Cricket Association, Messrs L. Berry and A. Ward; management committee, Messrs J. Steffert, W. Haste, G. Goodin, F. Fitzgerald, A. Ward and secretary; pitch and ground committee, Messrs J. Steffert, L. Berry, T. Harp and W. Haste. After some discussion it was decided to nominate both senior and junior teams.

Subscriptions were fixed at the following 10s, junior 7s 6d, schoolboys 3s 6d. In regard to the cricket pitch it was stated in the past there had been little support received by the club from the Borough Council. The feeling of the meeting was that more support would be accorded the club by the council this season. The Dr iviorton Cup had been again won by L. Berry, and now that the Carterton Club has entered a senior team in the Wairarapa Cricket Association’s competition, this cup will be allotted to the player gaining most points for club and team work. As the competitions start on October 22, it was decided to commence practice on Tuesday, October 11. Women's Division. The monthly meeting of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union was held yesterday, the president (Mrs E. Allen) presiding over a good attendance. A resolution expressing gratitude and heartfelt thanks to Mi- Neville Chamberlain for his work for peace was carried. A very, satisfactory report on the spring flower show was read in which it was stated that much credit was due to the convenor and secretary of the Garden Circle. It was decided to hold a display of arts and crafts by the pupils of local schools. A social evening was arranged to, be held in the Clareville Hall. Many beautiful shrubs and blooms were entered for the monthly competition, the prize winners being as follow: —Blooms: Mrs S. Swan 1, Mrs T. McKenzie 2. Shrubs: Mrs L. Rayner 1, Mrs E. Allen 2. At the conclusion of the meeting a very interesting talk was given by Mr H. Blackelt on the process of making Irish linen, and many beautiful handworked cloths were displayed The hostesses were Mesdames Jensen, R. Madden and Miss Arcus. Successful Bazaar. A very successful bazaar was held yesterday afternoon and evening under the auspices of the Carterton Women’s Labour League, being officially

opened by Mrs J. Robertson of Masterton. The stalls did excellent business. Mr Ben Roberts expressed the appreciation of the Carterton ladies to Mrs Robertson of her courtesy in leaving her own strenuous work in the Labour cause in Masterton to help at Carterton. He expressed the hope of Carterton Labour supporters that the efforts in Masterton would meet with due success. Mrs Robertson referred to the wonderful support the women of New Zealand were according the Labour Party all over the Dominion. They were behind their candidates with a will, and were doing all they could to secure the return of the present Government. She concluded with the hope that the Bazaar would be a wonderful success.