MARTON.

Wanganui Herald, Volume VIII, Issue 2304, 9 November 1874, Page 2

MARTON.

(From our own correspondent)

November 9tli 1874

5 The first match of the seasou . was played last Saturday, Avhen the Feild- ' ing cricketers came over to try their prowess with the Marton eleven. McArthur was the Capt. for the F. C. C. and Retemeyer for the M.-C. 0. The choice of inning-stalling-to the Martonians, they went in first. Some very pretty play was shown especially by Sherwill, Anson, and Jacob. And after remaining- i n f or a ] Jou t t ] iree hours all were out for the respectable ) score as under. Having lunched at 1 Tlmrston's Hotel, the Feilding eleven • essayed the willow, Beaufort, Eustace 1 and Dermer, were the only ones who ; made any stand, the other wickets 1 falling in quick succession. The score J being under 00 they followed their b innings, with little better luck, how- » ever, and the result of their two in--1 nings against the Martonians,one was - a victory for the latter by one innings 1 and 24 runs to spare. On the side of 5 their opponents, Jacob's balls shivered the timbers at an alarming rate, as • .many as three wickets falling in one ; over, and Alison's bowling also did ; great execution. Capt. Jordan acted as umpire for the F.C.C. and Mr 1 Deighton for the M.C.C. In justice Ito the Feilding cricketers it must be mentioned that they have ■ had no opportunity for practice this season,the club having had only a few days', and having nojground to practice on yet. They have some good players amongst them, and, another season no doubt theresultof a match with them will be very different. It was a pretty thing for them to challenge the Marton Cricket Club, which possess some first rate players, and from which a very strong eleven can ,be picked. The weather was beautiful and induced a large number of the fair sex to grace the field. It is hoped that other matches will soon follow. The Martou eleven are anxious to try their luck with their old opponents, the Wanganuites. The cricketing spirit has wonderfully revived here this season and many enjoyable games are in anticipation. The following is the correct score of the match : ° Maktox.— Ist Ixxixus. Alison, b Bradley .. .. ig lietemeyer, b Dermer .. .. 3 Fitzherbert, b Me Arthur ... 5 Sherwill, c McArthur.b Dermer.. 39 Jacob, b Dermer ... ~ \q Jackson, 1.b.w., b Dermer .. 3 Chaldicott, c Eustace, bMaysinor 4 Twogood, b Dermer .. ~ 1 Beckett, 1.b.w., b Ball .. .. o Marshall, not out, b Ball .. 8 Peacock, b Dermier 1 96 Wides ~ ... \i %es ..." is Leg Byes .. 2 No Balls '.' 3 Total 125 Fkildixg.—lst Innixus. Eustace, run out B—c Chaldicott b Ansou 14 Bull, b Jacob o—b Ansou .. ... i Beaufort c ltetemeyer, do 14—1 bw Jacob.. . 0 Bradley bk Chair i dicott .. i— b do .. ..0 Dei-win b Jacob -i—c Fitzherbert b Ghalcott .. 2 MountforcUlOjdo o—b Anson .. ..3 Maysmor 1b wo—l bw do .". .[ 3 | McArthur bdo o—b do Gilbert ruu out I—b Jacob .. .. 0 Owen not out o—not out . * .'.' 2 Knowles bdo 2—b Ansou .. .' i \ 3.J— 2~G Wides 2— J Byes 21— 8 L. Byes ... 1— q , No balls 0— j | 57 v Total two innings ... 101. Marton, Nov 7. The officers and men of the Victoria Troop appear determined to remain in« existence, and to keep up the interest; of the troop. They celebrated their anni-' versary yesterday by prize firing in the' morning, a dinner in the afternoon, and

a ball in the evening. A strong Avind prevailed during the firing, and the result, which I append, may be considered very good, The ranges Were 150*200, and 300 yards. fl# ScoitK. Piujm. I' w % gm} - r>~ - Silver Cup and £1 2. W. Henderson 50 ... Double-roiußridlo i }ft -, -• U Silver-Guard ■-'■ I n?n ■- U Leather Girth o. A; U Connor 44... . Hiding Whin 6. W. Maishall 43 ... ... Book 8. C. Stantial... 4o ... Pr. Stirrup Irons & nC . i Leathers. 9. Syracmds ... 35 .. 5s 10. H. Newman 31 .' Pocket Book. n; J- T; l m T - 3D ... .L» r . Boots. Thirty-five sat down to a dinner at the White Hart Hotel, Captain Rotemeyer presiding. The feasting sifter-the firing was most acceptable and amply done justice, to. The toasts . were few and brief—an uncommonly good example to set. To a majority of the troop the ball was no doubt the most enjoyable part of the day. A good number were present, and the excitement was kept up till early in the morning. There is little fear of this troop being disbanded. The members are not men who are here to-day and gone tomorrow, but bona-fide settlers and men who take an interest and pride in'their troop. Captain lletemeyer spares neither time nor trouble wlicii the. interests of those under his command are concerned,, and is very popular them. • Our late Drill-lnstructer, Capf Haywood, lias already given proof of the good effect of his presence in Southland, by inducing the Volunteers there to send a challenge to those of this district tor a rifle match, which will shortly come off. ; -.. ,

I understand that a Sergeant Gobb has been appointed Drill-Instructer for this district. Of course there are more Cobb's than one, but the name seems familiar to me in connection with the Turu Turn Mokai tragedy.