The cricket season of 1881 was brought tu close on Saturday by a match under the above title. Ina community such as ours where it is very rarely possibly to play: outside teams, and where consequently matches have to be arranged among the sano two or three dozen men at the most week after week, it i fter of no little difficulty to arrange a series in which some special form of rivalry is felt by the ossing sides and which stirs up some faint resemblance of the esprit ie corps that exists in all the good clubs at home, and which adds such an interest to the game there. Usually we can count upon one or tivo naval matches, but this season the fleet was never in sutticient force to make up an eleven, and the only Saturday on which one of the best cricketers in England was among was like ssu others, wet, and the yi Still many of the matches were successful, and some of the new ones are likely to become annual; the Road v. the Settlement? was played in a Scotch mist Spring, but the plucky way in" coun yontlemen stuck to their work, although they were wet to the skin' shewed at any pee that they are not merely fair-weather cricketers. Under 30 over 30° proved a very interesting motel and although it was not found so bring the' married men to fa bachelors this year, we hope they will be able to try their strength next season; it is not unreasonable to expect that they' may have some reinforcements by this time next year and it might so happen that some of these will be men who have "learnt eric J cordance with an old rule, that the opening: of the season should be made to include as many players as possible, the if there should be any undiscovered talent in the Club it might have an opportunity of showing itself early in the year, and the latter as a recognition on tie part of the Club of the support which many in our midst generously give to the fine old play it regularly themselves: the day was fine.
'The stound was fas' in good order; be and although many were doubtless disappointed that they didn't ins scores, everyone appeared to h enjoyable day.
Ateleven o'clock very few were present by noon the Eleven mustered six str ald not bern among 80 It was decided to put the eight is at tossing and they sent to the wickets their Captain (the President), and Mr. Davis. The latter was caught at the wicket without scoring in Mr. Latham's first over, and his place was taken by Mr.
Fearon. Mr. Hearn was caught and bowled by Mr. Latham; two wickets for six runs, Mr. Drummond succeded him; he and Mr. Fearon each added three singles to the score, when the former was bowled by the Captain of the Eleven. Three for 12. Mr, Reeks then came in, played the last ball of the over, and luncheon was announced; on resuming the last comer added one to the scute and retired, Mr. Rowland.came in and carefully spoone: t his second bail, which was well caught by Sir Win, Johnston. Mr. Fearon then succumbed toa ball from Sir Mr. Ward and Mr, Reynell appeared at the wickets, the former making a brilliant beginning by drivin the Cambridge bowler for 5. Mr. Reynel did not stay long; his place was taken by Mr. MacMorran, and some runs were added to the score, which ought hardly to have been made had the fielding of the Eleven at this time not been very indifferent, Mr. Latham however yot Mr. Ward's wicket before very much damage was done. Mr. Valentine now appeared, but unfortunately for his side did not stay long enough to yet his eye in; Mr. Latham bowled him before ho broke his duck.' Immediately afterwards Mr, MacMorran was caught by Mr. F. Anderson off the Baronet, whose average up to this point was remarkably good. Mr. Caldbeck and Me. Ruttonjeo were now partners, and the former made things very warm for the. slow bowler, toyo's, three's and four's coming in rapid succession, Mr. Stewart relieved Latham, Sir Win, Johnston. continuing; With his first ball Mr, Stewart bowled Rattonjee, and in the same over he dik posed of Mr, Hutchings. Mr. Dunmnan was wext man in and made four two's in succession, he and Mr, Caldbeck scoring fast. When he had made 12 he was caught in the slips, and made way for Mr. Baird, who retired without addi the score.
Mr. Wrightson then came in, While these ere yoing on Mr. Caldbeck was running up the score, punishing Sir Win, Johnston to the tune of 9 is one over, Mr. Latham was then put on again at the other end, and in his second over bowled Mr. Wrightson, Messrs, Burgoyne and Comins failed to add to the score, which closed at 101, of which Mr. Caldbeck made 45, not out; his score included three 4's, three 3's, seven 2s and singles.
Almost immediately afterwards theEloven sent in Messrs. Starkey and Gore-Booth, to the bowling of Messrs. Rowland and MacMorran. The light was now very deceptive; at one and the batsman had to face the swift bowler with the sun straight in their eyes, and at the other the ball just pitched in'their shadow. Mr. Gore-Booth after making six was bowled by Mr. Rowland, and his place taken by Mr. Stewart. One for thirteen. A few runs were now added, Mr. Starkey making a good drive for three; but ho shortly afterwards played a ball from Mr. MacMorran on to his wicket. Mr. F. Anderson was next in, but after making two was bowled by a shooter from Mr. Rowland. Mr, A. Anderson succeeded, and Mr, Stewart had to bowled by Mr. MacMorran, son was now bowled by Mr.
without scoring, the light bo-very trying indeed." Mr, Groom and.
arles made sone singles. Mr. Reynell lieved Mr, MacMorran, but from his first over Mr. Groom and Mr. Carles both cut et him for two.
Mr. Hutchings shortly after relieved Mr. Rowland and with his firat ball an bowled Mr. Carles. Mr, Lamond came in, and Mr, Groom continued to run up the score, sending both bowlers to leg for After making six, Mr, Lamond was lit easily off Mr. Hutchings. Sir Win. Johnston took his place but did not score {he was howled by Mr. Reynell. Mr. Wade did not. keep his engagement and the Eleven had to play a man short, their innings closing for nineteen runs less than their opponents. Mr. Groom played well for his twenty, not out.
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