NEW ZEALAND COUNCIL.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19163, 21 November 1927, Page 13

NEW ZEALAND COUNCIL.

ANNUAL MEETING. Cordiality marked the proceedings at the annual meeting of the New Zealand Cricket Council, held on Saturday evening in the Chamber of Commerce Hall. Those present were: Messrs J. bBarrett, W. H. Winsor (Auckland), M. 0. Sinclair (Waikato), Dr. P. S. Foster (Hawke's Bay), Messrs F. Uoods (South Hawke's Bay), S. F.• Uo ? (Poverty Bay), H. M. Taylor (ttaiapu). D. E. Parton (Wairarapa), G. J. Weston (Taranaki), A- E- Byrne. "" Fisher (Wellington), T. • R , ees S (West Coast), Dr. "A. J- Orchard (llangitikei), Messrs D. Reese h. It. Cavgill (Canterbury), A. T. Donnelly (Wairoa), P. D. Mansell (South Canterburv), W. Bottrell (Marlborough), J. F. Peake (Otago). W. Millar (Manawatu), H. E. Lawrence (North Otago,, and P. Dalrvmple (Southland), and a large number of visiting delegates JUr E. Heathote Williams presided. The chairman said that the Council would be glad if visiting delegates spoke to any motion, but they would have no vote. The annual report and balance-sheet were received. The chairman said a perusal ot the report must satisfy them all. He had never seen a better report since ho had been connected with the Council. The results of the visit to England had been so satisfactory that he did not propose to discuss it at length. He wanted recognition of the fine services rendered bv Mr D. Hay, manager of tho team, recorded in the minutes. He was a gentleman and a thorough business man. In his day he had been a fine cricketer. The speaker had known Mr Hay since he was a boy. It was not an "easy matter to manage a team going to the other side of the world. The manager of such a team had under his charge men whose views differed, and it was his duty to achieve unanimity in their loyal support. This had been accorded him. Work of the Team. He would also like to see a resolution carried appreciative of the work of the team, especially of the captain, Mr T. C. Lowry. From his point of view the latter's captaincy was something to be admired. The speaker particularly admired his management in the field. He never did what captains in the past had been inclined to do—keep bowlers on too long. The visit of the Melbourne Club's team had been greatly appreciated. They had always treated New Zealand well. Mr Williams also referred to Mr Trumble's advice to the New Zealand team. "He got hold of young Merritt and showed him how to hold the ball, when he was bowling his wrong 'uns," he said.

Many of them would regret that State teams would no longer come from Australia, but he was sure prominent players would be included in the teams coming. He would like to see the strongest teams meet the visiting Australians. In conversation with Australian cricketers he had ascertained they considered they had too much travelling in the Dominion. "The Council is not in favour of Communism or any rot like that," he said. "It is in favour of good government, and these interchanges of visits do a lot of good, and assist the Government." He congratulated the Auckland Association on winning the Plunket Shield, and Taranaki on winning the Hawke Cup. "They intend to hold it as they have imported a professional," remarked Mr Heathcote Williams. The conference the previous evening had done • a tremendous amount of good. He paid a tribute to the work of the Council. When some of them had come to the conference on the previous evening they had been in favour of shifting the headquarters from Christchurai, but now he felt that not one of them would vote for a change. (Hear, hear.) The Home of Cricket. Christchurch was the home of cricket, and the Council was composed of. men who strove always for the good of the game. (Applause.) ■ Mr Reese said the change in the relations with Australia did not imply that they could not in future negotiate with New South Wales and Victoria for a visit, but the negotiations would bo through the Australian Board of Control. It was proposed to leave it optional as to what ball should be played with (This year, but in the following season the new ball would probably be adopted. Criticism of the Council was for the good of the game, and the Council welcomed it. Therd were no boundaries in New Zealand as far as it was concerned- They could not estimate the amount of good done by the gathering of delegates from all over New Zealand. Mx Reese referred to the playing of matches "not worth while" by visiting teams. He said the minor associations could not be disregarded. All were entitled to a match, and all were on an equal footing with the Council. Places like Wanganui got more matches because they were on the line of travel. The complaints of visiting teams must be ignored, and the Council must stand by the minor associations. (Applause.) Mr A. C. Cooke (Poverty Bay) said since the visiting delegates had como to Christchurch they realised what tne Council was doing for cricket, especially Mr Reese. He had done more tor it since he took off the pads than was against his name on the honours board. Thov con Id not do better than leave the'management in the present hands. Mr H. F. Arkwright (Rangitikei) supported these sentiments He said visiting teams always regarded Christchurch as ideal for the headquarters. "In Good Hands." Mr C Todd (president of the Otago Association) said they were quite satisfied that cricket in the hands of the Christchurch men was in very good hands. On behalf of Otago he expressed his high appreciation of the Council's work. Mr Todd also paid a tribute to the play of Lowry and his m< Mr N. C. Snedden (Auckland) said his Association realised and appreciated the tremendous amount of worn done by the Council in sending teams awav It had shown a courageous policv "I want to assure you that the true'feelino- towards the Management Committee is not reflected by the remarks of a few of the executive m Auckland," lie said. Mr P Dalrvmple (Southland) said he had had close touch with the players nsrainst visiting teams, and could testify to the hospitality of minor associations. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. Election of Officers. The following officers were elected:— Patron. Sir Charles Fergusson, Gover-nor-General ; president, Mr H. F. Arkwrifht; vice-presidents, presidents ot affiliated associations; Management Committee, Messrs D. Reese J. !>• Barrett, E. R. Cavgill, A T. Donnellv. and H. M. Taylor; hon, treasurer, Mr W. H. Winsor; hon. auditor, Mr A. E. Byrne. . Mr Donnellv said it was desirable that an election should be held occasional Iv for the Management Committee. The principal of electing the same men on every occasion was not a sound one. , , , ''Your speech is almost too modest tor that of a Crown Prosecutor," said r Heathcote Williams. "You have been re-elected because you have the c° nh ; dence of th-3 Associations. The bread

was cast upon the water last evening, and it has returned to-night." Mr Reese said the committee would feel much happier if there was a ballot.

Mr J. F. Peake (secretary) said the same remarks were true of the position held by him. The chairman: I'm alarmed at this exhibition of modesty. Mr Arthur Sims was elected a life member. Mr Donnelly said he had been the ambassador of the Council for years in Australia and England. It was decided to record in the minutas appreciation of the services of Mr D. Hay, as manager of the New Zealand team, and of Mr T. C. Lowry as captain. A vote of thanks was accorded the Press for its assistance in the past year. Daylight Saving. Mr T. T£. Sidey, M.P., wrote thanking the Council for its invitation to bo present at the representative match, which he regretted» he was unable f o attend. Mr Todd said that if enough money could be raised it was proposed to sei up a scholarship at the Otago University to commemorate the inauguration of summer time. The matter of participating was "©- ferred to the Management Committee. Sir Reese said New Zealand was now entitled to two representatives on the Imperial Cricket Council. A vote of thanks was accorded the sitting representatives, Messrs H. D. Swan and Sims.

A vote of thanks was passed to the selectors of the New Zealand team and the auditor.

Mr Cooke sugegsted that in future there be three vice-presidents, men in different parts of the Dominion. They would probably attend the Council meetings at their own expense. Mr Arkwright said all vice-presi-dents had the right to attend meetings of the Management Committee, but they did not do so. Mr Reese said the Management Committee was quite prepared to consider the matter. Mr Heathcote Williams said that, 'f at all possible, vice-presidents should attend meetings of the committee. Mr Peake said vice-presidents had no right at present to attend meetings. Mr Heathcote Williams: I had better stay at home in future. Visiting delegates expressed appreciation or the hospitality extended to them. It was decided to write to the Prime Minister, thanking him for the gift of £IOOO towards the touring team's expenses. Mr Reese said the action of Mr Coates and his colleagues was greatly appreciated. "Cricket does more for good government than any Parliamentary Party," said the chairman. Appreciation of the services of Mr Williams were expressed by Mr Barrett, his sentiments evoking prolonged applause. The meeting closed with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" and the National Anthem. SUB-ASSOCIATION SHIELD MATCH. The following team will represent the Suburban Association in the Sub-ABSociation Shield match against Ellesmere, at Lancaster Park, commencing at 10.80 a.m.:—J. Clarkson, S. Besley, R. Langford, J. Gray, E. Watt. J. Taylor, P. Peacock, H. Thompson, J. Worrall, W. Oowlin, R. Ohinnery. Emergencies: A. Hobbs and G. Roberts. NORTH CANTERBURY ASSOCIATION. JDNIOR B GRADE. Playing at Oust, Loburn 53 (D. Hoskins 18, Chambers 12) won on the first innings from Horrelville 24 and 30 for one wicket. Bowling for Horreltille, Eder took four wickets for 17 runs, Bailey three for 19, and Johnston two for 3. In the first innings Hoskins took six for 12 for Loburn and Greenwood four for 6. In the second Greenwood took one for 8.

Rangiora 124 (F. Devlin 44, W. Steele 12, J. Brown 12) and 67 for Ave wickets (Benzie 36) beat Sefton 51. Bowling for Rangiora, Steele ' took six wickets for 24 runs, and Benzie two for 13, while for Sefton Petrie" took three for G2 and G. Hales five for 19. AUCKLAND GAMES. (press association temobam.) AUCKLAND, November 20. The second round games in the Auckland senior cricket championship were concluded on Saturday in fine weather. North Shore beat Grafton by an innings and 90 runs. Shore made 418 on the first day and Grafton replied with 207 (C. A. Snedden 46, Dykes 40 not out, Sloman 86) and 121. In Grafton's second innings Saunders took six for 33. Eden beat University by 68 runs on the first innings. Replying to University's 154, Eden made 212 (Cooper 86, L. G. Weir 44 not out). University's second innings realised 153 (Bannister 64 not out, Gee 41). G. L. Weir took five for 88. Ponsonby won on the first innings against Parnell In reply to the former's 228, Parnell made 160 (Anthony 62). In the second innings Ponsonby made 138 (Commons 42, Taylor 38). Anthony took four for 63. Parnell scored 76 for two in their second knock. On the first day Y.M.O.A. made 96, to which United Suburbs replied with 179 for four. The latter were all out for 215, Bowley taking three for 17. In the second innings Y.M.O.A. totalled 175 (Bowley 65). Kerr took four for 48. Requiring 57. for a complete victory, United Suburbs had lost five for 56 when stumps were drawn. The last three batsmen were dismissed for no runs. DUNEDIN GAMES. (PBSSS ASSOCIATION TXLXOBAM.) DUNEDIN, November 20. In fine but threatening weather, and on wickets made soft by showers in the morning, first grade cricket matches were continued on Saturday. Albion, who had scored 231 on the first day, secured a two-point win over Grange, who replied with 229 (McMulInn 96, Elmes 58). McMullan was suffering from a dislocated finger, and would not have batted had six of the Grange wickets not fallen for 57 runs. The partnership between McMullan and Elmes added 134 for the soventh wicket. Blair took seven for 48. Albion were dismissed in the second innings for 69. Elmes took two for 5, Alloo four for 41, and Galland three for 21. Dunedin gained a two-point win over Carisbrook, who had made 85 in the first innings, Dunedin's first innings closed for 182 (Oavanagh 42). Dickinson took six for 40. Carisbrook made 168 in the second innings (Gourley 44). McOregor took six for 21. M.C.C. TEAM'S TOUR. (BT CABLB—PBXSg ASSOCIATION—COPTBIOHT.) (AT7BT&ALIAX AND H.Z. AXD BVK CABLB.) (Received November 20th, 5.6 p.m.) CAPE TOWN, November 19. Against Griqualand West, the Marylebone team has lost three wickets for 300 runs. Sutcliffe made 100 and Tyldesley 143. SYDNEY GAMES, (Received November 20th, 5.5 p.m.) SYDNEY, November 20. For Wavcrley against Marrickville, Kippax mado 199; for Northern District against Paddington, Loder is not ont with 152: for Paddlngton Gregory made 88; for Glebe against Balmain. Ratcliffe is not out with 113. Bowling for Gordon against MBnly, Kelloway took six wickets for 88; for Western Suburbs against Mosman, Long took five for 43 and Dupain five for 47; for Cumberland against North Sydney, Stenmark took five for 52 and Nicholls five for 53. MELBOURNE GAMES. (Received November 20th, 5.5 p.m.) MELBOURNE, November 20. For South Melbourne against University, Park made 144; for Collingwood against Prahran, Ryder scored 66.