Cricket 1885

16 CRICKET; A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. jan .29) i 885. NOTTS COUNTY CLUB. The annual general meeting of the above Club was held at the George Hotel, Notting­ ham, on Saturday. Captain Holden, the President, was in the chair, and there was a large attendance of members. There is a balance in hand of £1,341 2s. lid ., showing •an increase of £170 12s. on last year’s balance. The following are the chief items in the annual reportissued by the Committee : — “ The committee consider the result satisfactory, inasmuch as out of the year’s revenue the cost of several important new works, amounting to £703 19s. lid . has been defrayed. A new boundary wall has been built on the Gamston Road side of the ground, and in addition a permanent stand erected on the same side of the ground. During the past year the trustees having succeeded in obtaining a long lease of the ground, thought it advisable to include in its condition the acquirement of about an acre of additional land at the rear of the new pavilion, which it was believed would be a very useful addition especially with regard to pavilion accommodation. Out of a pro­ gramme of ten county matches played in 1884 Notts won nine, and there is little doubt would have been victors in the tenth had time permitted. The committee have made the following home-and-home county matches for the ensuing season, viz., Derby­ shire, Gloucestershire, Middlesex, Suney, Sussex, and Yorkshire. They have also arranged a match, Notts v. England, to be played on the Trent Bridge Ground, and the usual contest with M.C.C. will also 1;ake place at Lord’s. They propose also to revive the Notts v. Yorkshire Colts match. The proceeds of the Yorkshire match at Notting­ ham for J. C. Shaw’s benefit will probably reach about £250 after payment of expenses. The committee recommend that Regulation F., relating to the introduction of non­ members to the pavilion, be done away with, and that in future no persons who are not members of the club, and are residing in Nottingham, or within seven miles, be a'lowed the privilege of introduction.” Mr. W . H. C. Oates was elected hon. sec. in succession to Mr. H. Bromley, and Lord Belper, president. The report was carried unanimously. Mr. G. M. Royle submitted a resolution to the effect that the county committee be asked to withdraw their objec­ tion to playing Lancashire, and to make a match, suggesting that all questions of un­ fair bowling should be settled by the county socretaries when they met, or by the Mary- lebone Club. Mr. Royle, while crediting the committee with good intentions, said tbere was a great demand amongst the sub­ scribers of the club and the public that the match should be played. Mr. F. G. Spybey seconded the resolution. Lord Belper sug­ gested that the resolution would convey a censure on the past action of the committee, and on Mr. Royle declining to alter his proposal, he moved that the committee be authorised to make a match with Lancashire. The amendment was carried by a large majority M urdoch — W atson . —On the 8th Dec , by the Rev. N. Kinsman, William Lloyd Mur­ doch, second son of the late G. Murdoch, Esq., of Sydney, to Jemima,third daughter of J. B. Wilson, Esq., of Sandhurst. N ew I ndoor G am e — “ C r ic k e t . ” — We have received a new game, recently produced under the above title. Though very simple in its details, it furnishes a fund of amuse­ ment as well as instruction, especially for youngsters fond of cricket, and it should be a boon to them in the long winter evenings. SOUTH HANTS CLUB. The annual general meeting of the above Club, for the election of officers, etc., was held at the Alexandra Hotel, Southampton, on Monday evening, the 12th January, and was largely attended. Mr. H. Milner White presided. Mr. Tankerville Chamberlayne, of Cran- bury Park, was unanimously re-elected Presi­ dent, and Major General Barrow, C,B., the Rev. W. W. Perrin and Mr. H. Milner White were re-elected Vice-Presidents. Mr. G. F. L. Giles, who kindly undertook the duties of Honorary Secretary during the past year, on his retirement from his arduous duties, was unanimously elected a Vice-President. Mr. E. L. Ede was re-elected Captain, and Mr. G. S. Cole, Treasurer. The Committee was formed as follows :— Messrs. Armstrong, Penny, Fowler, Gold- stone, H. J. Hickman and Grierson, the three last-named taking the places of Messrs. Fewings, Hodgson and Rev. A. Newiand. Mr. A. M. Hodgson, of Ivy Bank, Bishop- stoke, was elected Hon. Secretary. On the proposition of Mr. Ede, a cordial vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. W. Hunt for his services in scoring for the club. The Chairman then proceeded to give away the Presentation Bats. First in order came the President’s Challenge Bat, which was taken by Mr. H. Armstrong, for the second year in succession. Mr. Armstrong’s average was 26.9 runs for seventeen innings. Mr. Armstrong also gained the Presentation Bat given for the best bowling average, he having bowled, during the past year, 71 wickets at an average cost of only 4.56 runs, a highly creditable performance. The Club Average Bat, in addition, was won by Mr. Armstrong for the second year in succession, though by the Rules of the Club he was precluded from taking it the second time. It was therefore presented to Mr. T. Wild, whose exploits with the willow gained for him the respectable average of 21.16 runs for twenty-one innings. A cor­ dial vote of thanks, on the proposition of Mr. E. L. Ede, was tendered to Mr. G. F. L. Giles for his services to the club during the past while acting, at much inconvenience to himself, as Honorary Secretary of the Club, and a similar compliment to Mr. H. Milner White, for presiding, concluded the meeting HASTINGS & ST. LEONARDS _CLUB. Matches played, 11; won, 5; lost 6.', BATTING AVERAGES. Most Timefl Innp. Kuns.ininns. not out Aver, J. J. Oliver.................. 9 .. 228 .. ?5 .. 0 .. 25.3 T. P a r k in ..................9 .. 117 .. 42 .. 2 .. 16 5 T.KennarS.................. 18 .. 179 .. 84 .. 1 .. 14.11 J. P h illip s..................11 .. 141 .. 26 ... 1 .. 14.1 E. Standen..................8 .. 79 .. 8S* .. 2 .. 13.1 P. G. Langham,. 6 .. 7 0 ..2 7 ..0 . .1 1 - 4 E. J. Ingleton .. .. 4 . . 2 8 .. 21 . . 1 . . 91 A. Clarie .. .. .. 5 .. 82 .. 12* .. 1 .. 8 W . B row n ..................7 .. 26 .. 15 .. 2 .. 5.1 George Morton .. .. 11 .. 35 .. 11 .. 3 .. 4 8 Under five innings. E. J. McCormick .. 2 .. 253 .. 129*.. 1 .. 253 Jesse H id e .................. 8 .. 110 .. 86 .. 0 .. 86.2 J. H. Lansdell .. .. 3 .. 62 .. 23 .. 1 .. 81 W. Leetham .. .. 3 .. 64 .. 26 .. 0 .. 21 1 E. O. Howis .. .. 8 .. 81 .. 25 .. 0 .. 10.1 A. C. C oles.................. 4 .. 37 .. 28 .. 0 .. 9.1 A, P h illips..................4 .. 82 .. 14 .. 0 .. 8 J. W . T u tt....................... S . . 24 .. 23 .. 0 .. 8 A. Payne .....................................2 , . 1 1 .. 8 .. 0 .. E .J. Wilson .. .. 8 .. 1 4 ..7 . . 0 .. 4.2 The following played in two innings only and scored :—A. J. Brook, 50, 4 ; W. H. Stanton, 26, i7 ; G. Bean, 25, 18; A Payne, 8, 3; M. Martin, 4, 3. The following played in one innings only:—J. Elliott, 42; E. Baker, 10; A. F. Smith, 8 ; H. Phillips, 0; R. Duke, 4; Capt. W . O. Harris, 4; P. Goldsmith, 3 ; S. H. Foster, 1; W . Taylor, 0 ; E. A, Knight, 0. S cottish C ricketers ’ A nnual a n d G uide . —Mr. Percival King, of 54, Lothian St., Edinburgh, has just issued the fourteenth edition of his annual record of Scottish Cricket. The “ Annual,” which is neatly got up, and very handy in size, is what it claims to be—an authentic summary of the results of the principal Scottish Cricket Clubs daring 1884. It is altogether a very interesting record of last season’s play over the border. In addition to the statisical information there is a well written article by an old captain, containing suggestions for the improvement of Scottish cricket. A photograph of the Edinburgh University Eleven of 1884 forms the frontispiece to a useful little work of cricket reference. C RICKET, LAWN TENNIS, AND o t h e r ATH- LETIC GAMES.—Land to be let for tbe above purposes. For terms and all particulars apply to Cosh & Co., Netherwood Road, West Kensington Park, W . rp o SECRETARIES o f CRICKET CLUBS.— Wanted by a Young Gentleman (a fair all-round player) to go in a good Glub, with private ground, aDd within easy access of Bayswater or Kensington.— Apply to Percival C. Keene, 18, Powis Square, W. W a t e r lo w & S on s C.C.— The annual dinner of this club took place on the 10th nst, at the Holborn Restaurant. Mr. G. S. Waterlow (President) was in the chair, being supported by Messrs. P, H. Waterlow, R. W. Flemming and C. E. Stuart (Vice- President®), Major Nevinson, Lieut Col. Cantlon, Major Grene and about 120 mem­ bers and friends. In proposing the toast of “ The Club/’ the chairman referred to its success during the past season. Of 28 matches played 11 were won, 12 drawn, and 5 lost. There was also a balance in hand of over £16. Prizes were then presented to the su cessful members for various averages, a testimonial also being given to the Hon­ orary Secretary in recognition of his services. In response to the toast of “ The Chairman,” that gentlemen stated that he took a lively interest in this and other clubs connected with the company. Songs by Messrs. C. E. Stuart, H. G. Smith, Latta, P. H. Waterlow, &c., and recitations by Mr. E. R. Ebsworth, contributed to the pleasure of a thoroughly enjoyable evening. The arrangements re­ flected great credit upon the stewards, Messrs. Bennett and Bone. r'IRICKET PITCHES, day pitches and half pitches, ^ and Lawn Tenuis Courts to let. Terms very moderate. Three minutes from Balham Station and 15 minutes from Clapham Road Station.— Apply I. Haskings, 17, Ravenswood Road, Balham. TT7ANTED, Nos. 1, 2 and 3, Vol. I. C ricket , to, ’ * gether or separate. Herbert Fenner Hunt- Broxbourne, Herts. A CLUB of medium strength, in the North of Londou devoting half its Pavilion (spicious, and fitted with ev ry convenience), to the exclusive use of oppo­ nents, desires more day matches, to be played on its good ground. Replies will be answered at on^e by Captain, 47, Dickenson Street, N.W. C RIOKET.—TO LET, fjr the oomin!? Season, a g jod SQUARE FIELD, within half an hour's rida of the City and three minutes’ wilk of Silver Street Station. G.E.R. For further particulars apply to F. Gray, 153. Upper Pore Street, Edmonton. ( PICKET BALLS. — WANTED AT ONOE, '- / STITCHERS and SEAMERS. Extra prices and constant employment will be given to good men.— Apply to F. Rowe, Cricket and Footbill Manufacturer, Rose and C'own Wo-ks, 5(5, Samuel St eet, W oollier . O T. MARK’S O. C. having August 3rd (Bank ^ (Holiday) vacant,would Ire glad to airargo a match with a strong club. Ground, Pond Lane, Clapton. Address, G.C., “ Brookfield," Shein Hall St.,Waltham­ stow. ______ C RIOKET and LAWN TENNIS GROUNDS TO LET. The West London C.C. has part of their Private enclosed ground of six acres, TO LET, to a good club, with Pavilion, Dressing Rooms and every convenience; four miles out, two minutes’ from Wormwood Scrubba Station, on tho Broad Street and Mansion House line. Rent £50. Apply, Secretary, The North Pole, Worm­ wood Scrubbs, Notting Hill. Printed for the Proprietor by W eight & Co., Crioket Press, 41, St. Andrew’s Hill, Doctors’ Commans, London, E.C., Jan. 29, 1885, Next issue of Cricket Feb. 26.