A inch between the Army and the oticers of H.MLS. Astrea was played on the Cricket Club ground on Wednesday in fine, but boisterous weather. The Army won the toss and sent in Captains Brodrick and Rose to face the bowli of Earle and Philpott. Capt. Rose opened the scoring with a 4 off Eatle's second ball and em ning to score freely, made 14 ru1 before he was unfortunately run running a short one. Capt. Brodriel ad not yet scored was joined by Pilkingtom, and the score was quickly carried to 26," ut which total Capt. Brodrick was bowled by Fane (26-2:5).
jor Fowler was next in and runs urd to come quickly until at 41 ton was bowled by Earle (41-3 17). Major-General Richardson followed, immediately lost the company of who was well caught by Birch off Philpott (41-45). Capt. Smith joined Richardson and play was much slower. With the total at 50, Smith was bowled by Earle (50-5-1) and Capt. Young came in, Only 3 runs had been added when Richardson was bowled by Earle, and' without further addition to the tota', Young was caught at point by Taylor off Philpott. The remainder of the side gave little trouble, and the innings closed at 12.40 fora total of 57 runs. Earle and Philpott bowled unchanged throughout the innings, the former obtaining 6 wickets for 25 runs and the latter 4 wickets for 30.
Play was resumed after the tiffin interval, o'clock. Earle and Gravener were the first representatives of the Astrea and the bowling was entrusted to Richardson and Brodrick. In Richardson's second over Earle was caught by Pilkington (12-19) and the vacancy was filled by Tickell. Both batsmen hit out merrily and 40 was quickly on the board, though Gravener gave a chance to short leg with the scare at 37. Capt. Rose relieved Major-General Richardson, but the change had no effect on the scoring, and 50 was put up at 2.25, Five minutes later Gravener with a 2 to leg brought the score ahead of the Army's total and next ball was bowled by Capt, Rose (59-2-20). With the score at 62, Gordon was out 1-b.-w. to Pilkinston, who had taken the ball fom Brodrick. Philbrick then joined Tickell, but after contributing 4 was bowled by Pilkington (704-4). One run later Tickell was boiled by Pilkington, the retiring batsman having played lively cricket for 30. Taylor and Philpott were now together and the former hit out freely. At 82, however, lis lost the company of Philpott, who was caught and bowled by Capt. Rose. Gregory was next in and the score rapidly rose to 90, at which total Capt. Brodrick relieved Pilkington. The change proved effective, as with his third ball Brodrick bowled Taylor (94-7-17), Birch followed, and during his stay the century was hoisted, but immediately afterwards the newcomer was bowled by Brodrick (1003-3). After making 13 in egory was howled by Major-General Richardson (106-9-13). The last two batsmen, Welch and Mason, made 2 and 5 (not out) respectively before the former was bowled by Brodvick, and the innings closed for 114, just double the score mide by the Army.
In the Army's secon innings, Fowler and Rose carried the score to 93 before Fowler was caught by Mason off Earle (231-6). Pilkington, who followed, made 3 to leg of Philpotts and was shortly afterwards caught off that howler by Welch (31-2-3). Capt. Brodrick then joined Ruse, and the score was taken to 48, at which total Philwort gave way to Birch, ud Gordon relieved Kane. Nine runs later, Rose was splendidly caught at short leg by Earle, off Birch. The retiring batsman had played a brilliant innings of 35, Major-General Richxrdson was next mand along stand was made, Capt. Brodrick being responsible for the majority of the runs. With the score at 78, however, Richardson was caught by Tickell, off Philj.ott, and the vacancy was filled by Capt. Smith, Smith immediately began to hit out and the century wns quickly hoisted. In one over from Earle, Smith made 14 runs, which included one 6, one 4, and two brace. The score went up by leaps and bounds utu at 133 Capt, Brodrick was yowled by Gregory. Brodrick had played sterling criecet for his 33 runs. Two runs Inter Smith was stumped off Philpott; his score of 41 had been hit up in half as many minutes, Sut he have two distinct chances. Young xnd Dunsford put on 14 runs in one over and the innings was then declared closed with 6 wickets down for 196 runs.
In the second innings of the Astrasa, Tickell and Gravener were got rid of cheaply, but Curie and Philbrick played splendid cricket. Earle played a very cautious game and kept his end up while Philbrick made the runs, After Earle's dismissal, Gordon did yeoman service in scoring runs against time. Shortly after the winning hit was made, Philbrick's innings came to a close. In his 64 he gave cent display of hard hitting, and his innings included three sixes in addition to several fours. Thy following were the scores Tne Capt. Rose, run out Capt. Brodtie', Mr. P Major Fowler, jor-General Capt. Smith, b. Capt. Young, e. Taylor pott Capt. Dunsford, c. Tickell, b, Earle Mr. Adair, ¢. Birch, b. Philpott Mr. Bayley, not out Mr. Smith,'b. Earle Byes Major Fowler, c. Mason, b. Earl Capt. Rose, e: Earle, b. Birch Mr. Pilkington, c, Welch, b. Philpot Capt. Brodrick, b. Gregory Bala Major-General Richardson, c. Tickell, b.
Philpott Capt. Smith, st. Mason, b. Philpot Capt. Young, not out Capt. Dunsford, not Byes.
Total, for 6 wickets
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