MATAWHERO CRICKET CLUB.

Gisborne Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1441, 29 April 1905, Page 3

MATAWHERO CRICKET CLUB.

The members of the above olub wound up the 1904-5 season with a smoke concert in tho JVlatawhero Hotel on Thursday evening last. There was a large attendance of members. The popular president of the olub (Mr G. Arnold) presided, and during the course of the evening presented the trophies won daring the last season, !as under: Gold medal for most enthusiastic member of the olub, presented by Mr Smith, Mr 13. Aislabie; gold medal for most popular member of the club, donated by Mr E. Steggall, Mr W. Town; bat, donated by the President for highest batting average, Mr S. McConnell; bat, for most improved junior, Mr O’Donnell; pair of cricket boots, donated by Mr J. Charles for second highest batting average, Mr J. li3ng. These trophies, it was pointed out, had all been donated by members of the club. A short toast list was submitted, the following being honored : “ The King,” “ The Matawhero Cricket Club,” “ Kindred Sports,” “ The President,” “ Secretary " (Mr E. Steggall), Mr J. Von Pein (for tho use of his fine paddock),. 11 The Ladies,” “ Visitors,” ‘' P.B. Cricket Association,” and “ Our Host.” The speakers paid a very high tribute to the services rondered to the club by Messrs Arnold (president), and E. Steggall (secretary). The olub had a substantial balance in hand of £lO, and 1 the prospects for next season wero most hopeful. A capital concert programme was submitted during the evening, songs being contributed by Messrs W. Parker, McKenzie, Lucas, 13. Aislabie, Town, Bell, Gray, Arnold, G. Steggall, and others. The first-named gentleman was a host in himself, and provided rare treats in his numbers, the most successful of which j were, •* King Down the Curtain, I Can’t Sing To-night,” “ Moonbeams on the Hudson,” “I Sit aDd Dream of Thee,” “ When the Harvest Days are Over,” and “ The Whistling Coon.” Mr J. Von Pein also delighted the company with many inimitable recitations, tho gemij of which were, “ Dot Baby of Mine,” a capital stump speech, and Bracken’s “ God’s Own Country.” The social was a pronouaeed success in every way, and proved that the Matawhero' Club is the most enthusiastic in the district.