Last season was most successful for the Cricket Club. Five learns were entered in the Association's competitions, and two at least occupied high positions on the championship ladders. The Club gained second place in the Club Championship, a distinction reached largely though the efforts of the Third and Fourth Elevens, a fact which augurs well for the seniot teams in the future.

Senior.

The Senior Team was composed mainly of young players, who should form a strong Eleven this coming summer. Four games were won, one drawn and five lost, the team finishing fifth equal on the championship ladder. We wish to congratulate L. M. Pacey the captain, who from all accounts had a somewhat trying season, on the manner in which he handled the team. As in the previous year J. A. R. Blandford was the team's leading batsman, his form gaining him a place in the Plunket Shield team.

C. S. Harrison was the leading bowler for the team, and although absent in a number of games gained 26 wickets at an average of 18.61, this being easily the best performance in the team. Caldwell, Stevens, Williams, and Dean all gained over ten wickets.

University Senior Team's Averages. 1932-1933.

Bowling Analysis.

Second.

Four wins and six losses saw the Second Eleven finish eighth on the Championship Ladder, The fact that no less than twenty-six players assisted the team at different times shows that there was little chance of them settling down into a solid side, and this perhaps explains the competition results. Eleven players had batting averages of over twenty.

Junior B.

Finishing up the champion team in its grade, the Junior B eleven thoroughly deserved its win. A large measure of this success was due to R. W. Osborn the captain, who by skilful handling got the best out of the players. The team won nine matches and lost one. The best batting average was that of Moore, who in four innings, with an aggregate of 258 averaged 64.5. I. Campbell, who was unfortunate enough to play an innings of 99. was second with 221 runs at an average of 55.25. The best bowling averages were: Nicole 31 wickets, average 12.16; Godfrey 30 wickets, average 14.73; Struthers 32 wickets, average 16.34.

Junior D.

This team occupied a prominent place in the competition right through the season, but unfortunately fell away at the end. However, they were runners-up for the Championship and played sound cricket throughout, winning seven games and losing three.

Third.

The Thirds, under the captaincy of Ted Blacker, did not have much luck in the way of match successes, but they certainly had enjoyable Saturday afternoons and some keen struggles.

Christmas Tour.

The usual Christmas Tour of minor associations was made and proved as popular and as great a success as ever. This tour is undoubtedly one of the events of the year and all club members should keep it in mind. Matches were played as follows:—Wanganui (won by an innings and 117 runs), South Taranaki (drawn), North Taranaki (drawn), Rangitikei (won by 10 wickets), and Manawatu (drawn).

A most enjoyable Sunday game was played at Maid-stone Park against the Upper Hurt Club. A smoke concert was held in the Kelburn Kiosk to round off the

Representative Honours.

We extend our congratulations to J. A. R. Blandford who won his place in the Plunket Shield team, and to Nicole, Godfrey and Struthers who played in the Junior B2 representative team and Lysnar in the Junior D team.

Speight Trophy Match.

The annual match for the Speight Trophy was played against Auckland University College at Auckland at Easter time. Our team slumped badly in the First Innings, but thanks to Osborn's century recovered in the Second Innings to make a draw and retain the trophy.

Century Scorers.

We record the following centuries and offer congratulations to the batsmen concerned: Moore 132, Blandford 110, Godfrey 106, Stace 129, Wild 117 n.o., P. Wilson 106, Lysnar 128, McKenzie 108, Tripe 104 n.o., and H. W. Osborn 142.