Cricket

It was prophesied last year that in the season ahead "cricket would not be the same." If this Jeremiad referred to personnel it was certainly justified. For in the Christmas break, a goodly number of players "softly and silently vanished away" and were next heard of in the wilderness of North Rangitikei. The effect of this migration on our championship points was lamentable. Nevertheless, we had an enjoyable season in spite of statistics.

The Social Team did well, the Second Eleven reasonably well. The Seniors and the Fourth Grade found comfort in each other's misfortunes. There was a good attendance at practice nets throughout the season.

Wilson and Grieg were the Seniors' best batsmen, and Grieg and Densem their most successful bowlers. For the Seconds, Bruce and Moody batted well all through, and Moriarty was going well at the end of the season. Christie was the outstanding bowler.

Berg played some hefty knocks for the

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Fourths, and was ably supported by Osborne as the season went on. Almost everyone had a fling with the ball and the wickets were shared out all round. In the Social Team Moore and Campbell were the hopes of the side.