'A. P. Wood.
Mr. R. C. Farbridge stid that it had been suggested to him that it was advisable in the interests of cricket if the Committee would try to arrange matches to be played outside the cricket ground. There was no doubt but that a great many men would want to play in matches this year, but for whom there would be no Toom in the ordinary Saturday afternoon matches of the season. He thought that ut would be easy, and at the same time the right thing, for the Committee to arrange for a second eleven. (Hear, hear).
Ihe Chairman replied that he was sure the Committee would certainly take that suggestion into consideration, Ar. A. R. Fleet said that he had one more thing to bring before the meeting, and that was relating to lawn tennis, and he hoped that what he had to say would be thought rescuable and feasible by the Comittee. There were many days when the ground was closed to players account of wet weather, and also days when, though the sun was shining over: head, the state of the ground did not per~ mit of games of lawn tennis, or cricket. He thought therefore that if they had a couple of hard courts on the cricket ground it would be of great assistance. With the kind assistance, if they could secure it, of Messrs. Mayne and Godfrey, the cost' of laying the courts would be reasonable. Such courts would be a great boon not only in the summer, but also in the winter months. As regarded the upkeep he did not think that any alarm need be felt concerning it, as the wages of the coolies would not amount to much, and in the winter no doubt the courts would look after themselves. As regarded balls the cost was very trivial. So large a sum of money had been spent on crickes that lawn tennis was entitled to some consideration. He hoped that (ho Committee would agree to some suggestion, oF resolution on the matter. ko Chairman asked what part of the ket ground would be utilised for the courts.
A. R. Fleet replied that he would, 1 that to be decided upon by the Committee.
The Chairman said that he thought the members present should be allowed to say what they thought about it.
Mr. A. R. Fleet then formally proposed "That steps be taken as soon as possible by the incoming Committee to construct tivo hard tennis courts in a suitable place on the cricket ground.' The cost, he said would be very small, The Chairman remarked that of course they had a certain credit balance out of which the cost could be defrayed. It was for the members to decide.
Mr. E. T. Byrne said that the cost would be under Tls. 200 per court.
Mr. R. C. Farbridge asked what the courts would be composed of.
Mr. A. R. Fleet said that tennis courts with a concrete asphalt of gravel were the best. There need be no alarm amongst the members as to the cost. Ho thought that the matter should be left to Ar. Jones, and to those who were interested in the game.
Mr. R. C. Farbridge said that he should like to move an amendment to the effect that lawn tennis players were amply provided with courts.
The Chairman said that was a direct ne~ native, and would be dealt with by the voting. 7 Mr. R. C. Farbridge, continuing his re~ mark:, said that ers, ho left sure, could vote solid against such a proposition. The cricket ground would be spoilt by asphalt courts, Such a thing was not needed at all.
Mr. E. T. Byrne denied that the ground would be hurt in any way by asphalt courts.
Mr. R. C. Farbridge said that he did not think they, would find any cricket ground in the world where a part of it was Set aside for such courts, and it would be foolish to proceed further in the matter.
Mr. A. R. Fleet instanced the case of the Recreation Ground, where a certain portion was covered with cinders.
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