TUPAROA NEWS.

Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 703, 24 December 1902, Page 3

TUPAROA NEWS.

A CRICKET MATCH,

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

On Wednesday 17th, the Tuparoa Cricket Club played Waipiro at Takapau, and tho former won by 61 runs, although Waipiro deserved much praise for the hard fight they made. Mr A. B. Williams, with his usual generosity, provided a sumptuous lunch. He also saw that there was a good wicket. For tho visitors, the most conspicuous among the batsmen were 11. Sidell 46, B. Wharton 23, W. Waitoa 14. For the homo team the following mado the highest score in the first innings : A. Beale 26, W. Bayloy 13 ; in the second innings, A. B. Williams put up 62, mado in good style, and H. Wilson 18. For tho bowlers, A. Beale and A. Durrant divided the honors ; for Tuparoa, E. R. Ludbrook, G. S. Wood, and W. Waitoa bowled well. Stumps were drawn at 6 o’clock, and all departed to th-fir respective homes, having thoroughly enjoyed tho match and tho outing. A FAREWELL ,IN KER. On Thursday evening a ar ’ well dinner was given by their many :’, rlc "',s to Messrs A. 13. Jackson and G. H• ' >od in Mr Reedy’s Hall, in order to lod-byo to those gentlemen. Mr A. B son leaves for Dunedin to exploit his rain, and dust excluder, and bring s;- -ct'orc the oyes of tho public, and M 8. Wood leaves for his homo in Ao id. The songs, toasts, and speeches v of an excellent character.

After the toast of “ The 'g ” had been loyally honored, the Ch; nan (Mr W. Kirkpatrick) proposed tho 'ealth of Mr A. B. Jackson, which was d ink with musical honors. Many of his friends from far and near spoke in high appreciation of Mr Jackson, pointing out what a great deal 110 had dono for tho Coast in tho way of sport. It sp'eaks very highly for tho popularity of Mr Jackson when people rolled up from all parts of the district, somo coming over 20 miles to bo present at tho gathering and show their good feeling and respect both for him and Mr Wood. In brief, to echo the sentimoots of his friends, ho was unanimously voted “ a gentleman and a whito man.” Messrs T. Reedy, J. Fry, C. Butler, D. Duff, G. Travers, and F. I’oole also spoko to the toast, and all spoko in commendation of their hosts.

Mr Jackson replied in a very feeling and expressive mannor, expressing regret at leaving, especially after meeting and knowing so many friends and acquaintances ; but duty called him, and business had, unfortunately, to come first.

The toast of Mr G. S. Wood was noxt proposed, and drunk with musical honors. Messrs Poolo, Durrant, Fry, and many others expressed regret at his departure. As tho timo was getting on, the piano was put in motion, and tho Chairman led off with a song, which was splendidly rendered. As an encore, he gave a vory humorous recitation, called “ Dr. Murphy,” which mot with rounds of applause. Among those who assisted in the musical items, all of which were greatly appreciated, wore Mr J. Pettit (recitation), F. Black (song), and Master W. Reedy (Mr T. Reedy’s youngest boy, aged six), who sang “Two Little Girls in Blue” in a manner that would have done credit to a man of 30 ; G. Good song, W. Aspinall song, Miss Ilartly song, Vincent Jackson song, A. Durrant song, I>\ Harrison song, and Mr von Luble, a violin solo. Toasts wero proposed for tho King, the Waipiro Racing Club, the Waipiro and Tuparoa Cricket Clubs, tho visitors, the ladies, and several others. It is no exaggeration to say a more sumptuous dinner was never before givon at Tuparoa, and it reflects very great credit on Mr and Mrs J. J. Fry and those who ably helped thorn. Everyone present wished Messrs Jackson and Wood a hearty farewell and prosperity in their new undertakings. Tho social part of tho samo was kept up till the sma’ wee hours, all having thoroughly enjoyed themselves.