Play in this match was commenced on Saturday at noon and the "Bund," having won the toss, sent in Messrs, Forbes and Burns to the bowling of Messrs. Scott and Tottie with seven ground boys in the field to represent those of the " Buck Lots" who wore prevented by pressure of business from turning up int time, Me. Scott, after bowling eight overs and getting Mr, Burns's wicket, who attempted to hit too much "on the square," gave place to Mr. Burrows ug his arm was not quite fit for trundling the leather. Mr. Forb retired, caught by Me. Neilson, after well hit innings of 30. Mr. Shewan hit algo for the same score though he missed many log balls. The scores made by the rest of the Bund team call for remark, none reaching double fixures ai the innings closed for a total of 95, much ess than might have been expected from auch a team, Measra, W. Dunman and Burrows led off the defence on behalf of the Back Lots and 6G runs were recorded Before Mr. Dunman was caught by Me. A.B, Reynell, Tottie succeeded Dunman and before he retired the telegraph showed that the Band had been beaten by 28 runs, They were however reinforced in the bowling department by the arrival of Mr, Stewart and several wickets fell in rapid succession, 8 for 130, 4 for 140 and and 6 for 150, "The play gradually de; erated into a game of skittles and when failing light put an end to the exhibition the Back Lots were winners by G1 runs with four wickets to spare, Messrs. Neilson and Anderson carrying out their bats for 18 and 6 respectively. The fielding of the Back Hongs was good and at times met with very demonstrative appreciation from their opponents in the pavilion.
ith this match the playing season of the S,0.0. may be said to have closed, though they will play an eleven of LIMI. Navy on Monday, the Gth November. On Tuesday, the Bist inst., there is to be a match between H.M.S. Cleopatra and and Champion, when the Band of the former ship will play a selection of music during the afternoon, and it is hoped there may be a large attendance of spectators.
Phe following is the full score Runs at the fall of each wickets 2
33345 6789
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