OUT TO THE OHURA.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 73, 17 March 1914, Page 6

OUT TO THE OHURA.

WHANCAMOMONA VISITORS. A party of fourteen WhaugamomOna representatives reached here on Saturday last at different times between 6 p.m. and 10 p.in., says the “Ohura Advocate” of March 13th, those who journeyed in the motor car being detained till the latter hour owing to a mishap to one of the wheels. They were all put up at Aves’ Private Hotel, and in the evening wore enetertained at a smoke social in the Town I Hull. There was a big attendance of cricketers and others.

Mr C. F. Vincent occupied the chair and opened proceedings by inviting the company to toast “The King,” Mr J. F. McClenaghan proposed the toast of “The Visitors.” On behalf of the sportsmen of Ohura he had pleasure in extending a welcome to the Whanga. cricketers on their first visit to Ohura. They recently had visits from members of the Stratford and New Plymouth Champers of Commerce, but these impressed one with the business advantages to he gained, the feeling that was uppermost on the present occasion was one of sportsmanship. The visitors came to try their ability against the local club as cricketers, and he felt sure good feeling would result no matter 1 which team won. He made some humorous references to the recent visit of the Ohura boys to Whanga, and said it was fortunate for the latter that circumstances were against him taking liis place in the Ohura team. (Laughter). He hoped the present visit would prove the forerunner of many others. (Applause). Mr R. Sc ott responded, and said they 'were very thankful indeed for the reception. He must say he would never forget the cricket match played between Ohura and Whanga at the latter town. (Laughter). Ever since then tlie feeling had been to bring a team through to Ohura and play a return match. It had been suggested that they should wait till Easter and come through, with the Rifle Club, but the cricketers were afraid the weather might break and they decided to make the trip at the present time.. He mentioned some exciting incidents of the trip from Whanga. In regard to the match on the following day, he might say that no team could take a heating better than the Whanga men. He hoped tho match would be an annual affair. (Applause). Now that there was a decent summer road through tho Gorge there was nothing to prevent a return match each year. He. also expressed a wish that a football team would pay a visit to Whanga next season and the latter ivould endeavour to play a return match at Ohura. The Chairman proposed “Sports and Pastimes.” The only occasion lie had participated as a playing memberin a sports game was at Whanga. Well, if that was sport, he had fallen in love with it. In regard to pastimes the one they were engaged in that night was about the best he knew of. (Laughter). Mr Bacon responded.,They had brought a team which he hoped would prove too good for the Ohura team. (The occupants of the motor car arrived' at this stage and were greeted with loud cheers.) Mr T. Moore proposed “Trade and Commerce.” In the course of his remarks he told a story in his inimitable way. He proved that in .regard to trade and commerce had a profitable side line.

Mr W. Bonner proposed “The Ladies,” and the toast was acknowledged by Mr J. Hill. Mr McMeekan responded on behalf of the Whanga ladies. Mr Cargill nicely proposed “The Press.” Other toasts' were “The Olmra Band” and “The Chairman.”

Songs were rendered by Messrs Cargill, Hughes, Pasmore, senior. Woodrow, McClenaghan; amusing stores by Mr L. S. Robertson and the Chairman; recitation, by Mr W. Harris; and Professor Robinson presided at the piano. l After the singing of Auld Lang Syne, the temporary tables were removed, and some of the boys gave exhibitions of the famous Tango dance.

Altogether a very happy evening w r as spent. THE CRICKET MATCH. In the cricket match Oliura made only 153 (40 and 113) in their two innings. Whangamomona made 144 in their first innings and in their second innings made the necessary runs to win with the loss of one wicket.