MOTU NOTES

Gisborne Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1417, 30 March 1905, Page 1

MOTU NOTES

'(From Our Own Correspondent.)

Mutch 27. Tho nrmual school picnic took place boro last Wednesday. Tho day was a beautiful one, and all that could bo desired for a crow of merry picnickers. Tbo young foil:, together with their parents and friends, assembled in full force. During tho day races woro run by the young people, resulting iu a prizu for each one. Much credit is due to t-hq committee, and the teacher, Mr W- Dines, for the energy displayed during the day. In tho afternoon tea recess tho distribution of prizes, took place. Mastor G. W. Richardson was successful iu gaining tbo special prize given by the comrajtt-00. Miss Ada Jackson secured the special prizo for writing, whilst Miss Kiwi Ellis obtained Mr W. F. Crawford’s (Gisbprne) prize for being tho best girl in tho school, and Master Walter Ellis for being tho best boy. At tho conclusion cheers were given for the ladies, Mr W. F. Crawford, other donators and tho committee. Mr O. F. Lewis, valuator, was on a vie it

to Motu on Wednesday last. Tho dairying season will soon bo brought to a oloso, another three or four weeks will seo farmers drying oil their herds.

The woat'uor continues to keep fine. Bain would be very weloome , at any moment as the grass-seed is sadly in need of a start.

The Hon. Mr Carroll passed through here on Saturday morning, accompanied by his secretary, Mr Paulson, on route to Gisborne. Mr Carroll made a short stay when he arrived here in the morning, after having spent a night out in the bush about twenty miles from here. Mr Carroll hopes to pay tho Motu unothar visit about thß middlo of April, and hopes to be able to persuade the Hod, T. Y. Duncan to accompany him. A vory successful dance was held at Kakauroa on Friday night. A large number of young people were present, and a most enjoyable evening was spout.

A cricket match between Bakaurca and Motu is expected to eventuate very shortly. Tho dipping season is about completed.

Settlors and others will learn with regret tho departure of Mr and Mrs P. Gallagher from thi3 district. Mr Gallagher expects to be going away in a few weeks’ time.

Cricket continues to flourish in tbe Motu, and on Saturday last the East and West Ends of the district came forward to do battle, tho losers to stand a dinner. The day wus beautiful, and a number of interested spectators were present arguiDg on their respective teams. Tho match wa3 played in Mr Hansen’s paddock, and resulted in a win for West End. West Enders were captained by Mr E. Derecourt, and tho East End team by Mr W. J. Beed (Captain of tbe Motu Cricket Club). West End won [the toss and sent their opponents to tbo wieket. In the first innings for East End, W. Richardson, E. F/sher, A. Narbey and L. Carron made highest scores. For West End Ralph Gardiner topped the list. In the second innings Nm-bey played a good game for East End, and knocked up 11 runs. E. Dereoourt, for. West End, mado tho excellent score of 47 runs (not out). The following are the scores :

East End—lst Innings.

Roed, b Dcrecourt -.. 0 W. Richardson, lbw, bJ. Hansen ••• 7 Sefton. b Dorecourt ... ... ... 0 Harker, b Derecourt ... ... ... 2 B. Fishor, b Dereoourt... ... ... 7 C. W. Sefton, cB. Fishor, b Derecourt 2 Narboy, bJ. Hansen ... ... ... 7 F. Fisher, b Derecourt... ... ... 0 Cnrron, b Derecourt ... 7 Biehmond, b Dereoourt ... ... 0 Hallam, not out... ... ... ... 0 Extras ... ... ... ... 17 Total ... ... ... ... 49 West End—lst Innings. E, Dereoourt, 08. Fisher, b Sefton ... 0 F. Hansen, b Beed ... ...' ... 1 A. Gardiner, b Sefton ...- ... ... 9 J. Hansen, cB. Fishes, b Boed ... 5 B. Gardiner, b F, Fisher ... ... 12 P. Hansen, b Beed 0 Nioholas, run out ... ... ... 0 D. Gardiner, b Sefton ... ... ... 2 MullooJey, b Sefton ... ~. ... 0 L. Gardiner, lbw b Sefton ... ... 3 Calvert, not out... ... ... ••• 1 Extras 5

Total ... ... 38 East End—2nd Innings. Reed, b Derecourt 4 W, Richardson, b Gardiner ... ... 7 A. Harker, b Derecourt ... ••• 0 Narboy, b Derecourt ••• H Sefton, cA. Gardiner, b Dereoourb ... 2 Fisher,, bJ. Hanson ... ••• 7 G. Sefton, b Derecourt... ... 1 Carron, 08. Gardiner, bJ. Hansen ... 1 Hallam, retired .i. ... ... ••• 1 F. Fisher, not out ... 0 Richmond, run out ... ... ••• 4 Extras ... , ••• 12

Total ... ... ••• ••• 50 West End—2nd Innings. E. Derecourt, not out 47 F. Hansen, b Sefton ... ••• 4 A. Gardiner, b Fisher ... ••• 0 J. Hansen, b Beed ... ... ••• 2 Gardiner, not out ... ... 3 Extras ... ... ... ■ 5

Total ... ... ••• 64 During the evening a dance was hold in Mr Hausen’s hall, when a presentation of a gentleman’s companion case to Mr E. Derecourt was made by Mr G. Hansen, for having mado the highest score. Mr Gallagher, in a few well-chosen words, referred to Mr Derecourt as a cricketer, und also said they were lucky in having such a generous sport as Mr Hansen. Mr W. Beed endorsed the remarks of Mr Gallagher.