TEMUKA CRICKET CLUB.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2554, 12 September 1893, Page 3

TEMUKA CRICKET CLUB.

The annual meeting of the above club waß held last night in the Young Men's Athletic Club rooms. There was a fair attendance, and Mr Dignan was voted to the chair. After routine business had been disposed of the following report was read:—

" The past season of the Temuka Cricket Club has been a decidedly active one. Some 12 or 14 matches were played, but the results unfortunately were mostly agaiust the Club. This is owing to the want of practice on the part of members, and the incoming committee is strongly advised to see that more attention is given to this department, as without it the Club cannot expect to hold its own. It is a matter of regret that the Club has lost two good players by the death of Mr A. Cox, aud the departure of Dr Cayley. The thanks of the Club are due to Mr Hayhurst, the retiring President, for his great help financially and otherwise, also to those gentlemen who, though non-players, have willingly subscribed to its funds, and also to Mr E. C. Dauu, who has kindly allowed the Club to hold its meetings at his office. All the Club's liabilities in connection with the past season are paid, and its assets consists of about £7 worth of material. New material for the coming season has been ordered from England, and should reach here early in October."

The balance-sheet showed a total recept of £4B 6s Bd, which compriied members' subscriptions £26 19s, cash received from concert £ll 6s, cash received from players £2 12s 6d, material sold £3 0s 2d, club colors sold 9s, levy on members £4. The expenditure comprised ground expenses £ll 4s, liability to old club 20s, accounts for material, etc., £25 13s, subscription to Waitaki Association £2 2s, refreshments, carting, etc., £4 4s, petty expenses 12s 2d, expenses in connection with concert £3 lis 6d.

Mr Wills moved the adoption of the balance-sheet and report, Mr Ferguson seconded the motion, and commented on the balance-sheet. He suggested in future that the members who played in foreigu matches should pay their way. The secretary explained that the amount expended in that way was small, and also that several items would be nonrecurring. The report and balance-sheet were adopted as read, Mr Gillespie moved a vote of thanks to +he retiring officers, especially to the secretary. He expressed a hope that his services would be retained.

The chairman, in putting the motion referred to the valuable services of the late president, Mr Hayhurst, who had rendered most valuable assistance to the club. He believed also that Mr Dann had been a most energetic captain. Although the season from a player's point of view had not been so ve*y successful, yet Mr Dann had 4 0n 9 W a very best, and compared with previous years all players would agree the season past had been one of the best. He also referred to the services of Mr Herbert, which were unequalled. It wat one of the few years when receipts and expenditure met, The motion was carrie4 unanimously. EL.EQTIQK 0? OFFICERS. On the moti n of Mr Herbert, who regretted that Mr Hayhurst had declined thr position, Mr A, E, Q. Rhodes was elected patron, a:nd Dr Hayes president. Sir W. Blunden and Messrs John Grant, T. Rooney, A. M. Clark, J. Blyth, E. Cutten, J. Find lay, J. Guild, Revs. Dickson and Gillam, Mr TtfL. Quinn., J. Brown, S. Wright and. J), Henry, v i ce . preside'ntg. Mr Herbert moved that Mr D. Ferguson be asked to take the position of captain, Seconded by Mr Wills. Mr Ferguson said that he might probably be absent for a few weeks, and suggested that their late president Mr J. T. M. Hayhurst would be the most efficient officer.

Mr Herbert said that Mr had I positively |p, take ans?: position. J exoepi th#t pj- an p)»~* member., j in § Mr jFei'gu3os» • PAfettaov" J • said that he should have .. j.u accepting the position of capi.ain, but he pointed out that he should ask them to accord him the loyalty due to ; the office, without which his office would bo no sinecure. The question of electing a vice captain I was considered, and it was agreed to leave the appointment open. Mr Herbert moved—" That Mr J. A. McCaskill be appointed secretary and treasurer." He suggested that Mr Gillespie be asked to assist him, as he uuderstood the latter was willing to assist. Mr Gillespie, on behalf of Mr McCaskill and himself, accepted the position, and expressed his willingness to assist the club in any way. Messrs J. T. M. Hayhurst, E. Brown, E. Herbert, J. Morton, J. McLean, E. C. Dann and Dignan wero elected a general committee, with the officers ex officio.

Messrs Ferguson, Dignan, and Daun were elected a match committee, on the motion of Mr Herbert, seconded by Mr Karly. Messrs Hayhurst, Low, and Buxton were appointed a ground committee. SUBSCRIPTIONS. It was moved by Mr Hayhurßt, seconded by Mr Buxton—"That the subscriptions be 10s, and for country members and youths under 18 years, ss. Mr Herbert, the mover of the resolution, drew attention to the fact that last year the chief part of the subscriptions came from non-playing members. He pointed out that the new club would have certain liabilities to meet, and that 10s was little enough to pay for the privilege conferred. Mr Ferguson spoke to the motion, and referred to the previous arrangement, whereby footballers were admitted at 5s per season. This arrangement might be open to abuse, but it was advisable to keep the possible playing number maintained. ; Some discussion ensued, in the course of which Mr Heap advocated the claims , of legitimate players who could only occasionally play, and who he suggested , should only be asked to pay 5s to entitle them to become members. Mr Fergusou moved, in addition to the previous resolution, that bona fide footballers have the option of coming in at 6s. This was seconded by Mr Gillespie, and carried. PRESENTATION. Mr Herbert read the following letter : « Temuka, Sept. 11th, 1893. E. Herbert Esqr., Hon. Sec. Temuka Cricket Club, Temuka.

Dear Sir,—At the request of Mrs Bryars I beg to hand you herewith a cricket bat whic hherjson, Mr Wm. Bryars, was bringing out to present to the Temuka Club when he came to his untimely end. Hoping that it will be of use to the club, as well as a memento of their Jate captain.—Believe me, Yours faithfully, R. Pinckney."

Mr Ferguson moved—" That a letter of thanks be sent to Mrs Bryarß, through Mr Piuckney, for the gift. s '—Seconded by Mr Dann, and carried. WAITAKI ASSOCIATION. The secretary (Mr Herbert) read correspondence between the club and the Waitaki Association, and it was resolved, after discussion—" That Mr Ferguson be appointed to attend the Association's meeting in Timaru on Wednesday, 13th, as the club's delegate." OPENING DAY. It was agreed to hold the opening day on Thursday, October sth. GENERAL.

The secretary said that Mr Hayhurst had put down privately a concrete pitch, and he had suggested that the Club might with advantage do so also. The cost, he understood, would not be heavy. The question was briefly discussed, and it was resolved—" That the question of the matter of putting down a concrete pitch be left to the Ground Committee." Mr Gillespie drew attention to the way in which the club's material was knocked about, and suggested that a person be appointed to look after the same. Several members concurred, and it was pointed out inter alia that individual members of the club could not exercise control.

Mr Herbert moved—" That it be a recommendation to the incoming committee that some measures be taken to prevent the club's property from being used indiscriminate!/ and damaged."

VOTE OF THANKS. A vote of thanks to the chair terminated the proceedings.