CRICKET.

Tuapeka Times, Volume III, Issue 215, 14 March 1872, Page 6

CRICKET.

TAPANUI F. SWITZERS.

(From an Occasional Convspondent).

A friendly match at this invigorating and deservedly popular game took place at Switzers on Saturday, the 24th nit., between eleven of the Tapanui Union C, C. and a like number of Switzerifces. The afternoon preceding the match, "was cold and wet, and anything but promising. At one time the thought of postponing it was seriously entertained by the members of the Union, who had an unpleasant journey of thirty miles before them ; but one more enthusiastio than the others audibly declared his intehtiou of going if it should rain " waterspouts." After such a declaration of devotion to cricket the rest of ths&team plucked up fresh courage, and just as it was getting dark made a start, and arrived safely at Switzers about ten o'clock, although in a semi-benumbed condition. Saturday morning sent a thrill of joy through the twenty-two players, for it broke "calm and beautiful, and gave promise of a pleasant .day. In consequence of tie heavy rain, the ground was not particularly quick or springy, .but otherwise was h'rst-rate. The Switzers team >von the toss, and elected to take the field. The Tapanui team made but a sorry exhibition at the wickets. Of course they were wholly unacquainted with the ground, but whether from that cause, or being stiff with their wet ride,

or perhaps both combined, they were quickly disposed of for 26 runs— nearly the half of this amount being obtained as wides. The Switzers eleven made a much better appearance with the bat, and 86 was called before -their last wicket fell. The bowling of M'Kellar and Hewitt, for Tapanui, was not what I was expßcted, and Garvey and Brodrick 'took full advantage of it, as will be | seen from their large scores. At the same time, it is only fair to say that Garvey was clean bowled by M'Kellar's first ball, but owing to an error of the umpire, who called "no ball," he was allowed to keep his place. Brodrick also gave a chance to point before he had scored many, but it was not taken advantage of. None of the others made double figures "with the exception of Dean, who scored 12, among ' them being a good leg hit for 4. After lunch had been partaken, the Tapanui eleven again made their appearance at the wickets. It was soon "evident that Switzers was to be victorious by one innings — several of the Tapanui best bats having to retire with their ducks,' eggs scarcely cracked. Garvey's bowling was very good, as he studied pitch more than pace. The fielding of the Switzers men was very good, and at the conclusion of the match Captain Hewitt congratulated Captain Garvey on his success, and also for the efficiency of his men. To fill up the afternoon a scratch match of one innings was played, sides being chosen by Hewitt and Garvey — the former winning. During the day there was an unusually large assemblage of spectators present, many of "them being ladies, who contributed rmich to the interesting proceedings. In the evening the visiting team was entertained at a splendid dinner, provided by Mr. Williams of the Crown Hotel. The chair was occupied by Mr. Davidson, secretary, supported on the right and left by Captains Garvey and Hewitt. Mr. Simson filled the vice-chair. Aftev the cloth was removed several interesting speeches were delivered, and the evening Avas greatly enlivened by a number of excellent songs. In proposing the health of the Switzers eleven, Air. Neish, in appropriate language, acknowledged the great kindness with which the Tapanui eleven had been treated, and hoped the match just played would prove the precursor of a yearly contest. Altogether, the Tapanui folks enjoyed themselves amazingly, albeit a little disheartened at the shameful thrashing they got. The return match is to be played at Tapanui shortly. Subjoined are the scores.

Tapanui. — Ist innings. Geo. S. Neish, b Brodrick - -4 A. Aitken, b Garvey - - - 0 T. Hewitt, b Garvey - - - - 0 J. M'Kellar, c Brodrick, b Garvey - 0 J. Mooney, b Garvey - - - 1 J. Smith, c Simson, b Garvey - - 0 G. Williams, b Garvey - - - 3 M. Williams, b Garvey - - -2 D. M'Coll, b Garvey - - - - 0 G. Buchanan, b Garvey - - - 3 Z. Blandly, not out - - - -2 Wides 11 26 | 2nd innings. Geo. S. Neish, b Garvey - - - 5 A. Aitken, c Simson, b Lees - - 0 T. Hewitt, c Garvey, h Lees - ' °" J. M'Kellar, c Taylor, b Garvey - 2 J. Moonej r , o and b Garvey - - 2 J. Smith, c Hardman, b Lees - - 8 G. Williams, not out - - - 0 M. Williams, st out Lees - - - 1 D. M'Coll, b Lees - 0 G. Buchanan, hit wicket - - - 0 £. Blandly, b Lees - - - - 4 Byes ------ 6 Wides 5 38 Switzers. — Ist innings, R. Lees, run out - - - - 0 H. Simson - - - - - ' 1 G. W. Brodrick, c Mooney, b Hewitt 22 J. Garvey, b Hewitt - - -28 J. Utting, b Hewitt - - - - 0 G. Gibson, b Mooney - - 5 T. Taylor, c and b M'Kellar - - 2 J. F. Dean, b Blandly - - - 12 N. Brocklehurst, c Neish b M'Kellar 0 J. Hardman, Ibw, n M'Kellar - 6 A. Wragge, not out - 2 Byes ------ 5 Wides 2 No ball 1 86 Majority for Switzers -.—One inning and 22 runs.