Cricket 1886

MARCH 25,1886 CRICKET: A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. 39 TH E P A R S E E C R IC K E T E R S IN EN G L A N D . F ixtures for 1886. May 27 Lord’s, v. Marylebone Club. May 31 Oval, v. Surrey C. & G. June 2 Prince’s, Prince’s C. and G. June 4 Chiswick, v. Chiswick C. & G. June 7 Leyton, v. Essex C. & G. June 9 Leicester, v. Gentlemen of Leicestershire. June 11 Ashton-under-Lyne, v. Ashton & District. June 14 Derby, v. Derbyshire C. & G. June 1G Harrogate, v. Harrogate & District. June 18 Elland (Leeds,) v. Eiland & District. June 21 Hull, v. Hull & District. June 23 Middlesborough, v. North Riding. June 25 Northampton, v. Northampton C. & G. June 28 Birmingham, v. Warwickshire C. & G. July 2 Oldham, v. Werneth Club. July 5 Liverpool, v. Liverpool C. & G. July 7 Lancashire (not settled). July 9 Huddersfield, v. Huddersfield. July 12 Nottingham, v. Gentlemen of Notts. July 14 Southampton, v. Hampshire C. & G. July 1G Portsmouth, v. United Services. July 19 Hastings, v. Hastings & District July 23 Gravesend, v. Gentlemen of North Kent July 26 Manchester, v. Manchester C. & G. July 30 Stockport, v. Cheshire C. & G. LEICESTERSHIRE CLUB. May 31, June 1. Leicester, Leicestershire v. Cheshire Juno 16,17. Leicester, Gentlemen of Leicester­ shire v. Parsees June 25, 26. Leicester, Leicestershire v. Warwick­ shire July 8, 9,10. Leicester, Leicestershire v. Surrey July 12,13. Birmingham, Leicestershire v. War­ wickshire July 19, 20. Leicester, Gentlemen of Leices­ tershire v. Harrow Wanderers July 28, 29. Leicester, Gentlemen of Leicester­ shire v. Gentlemen of Notts Aug. 4, 5. Leicester, Gentlemen of Leicestershire v. Uppingham Rovers. Aug. 13,14. Stockport, Leicestershire v. Cheshiro Au". 23, 24. Lord’s, Leicestershire v. M.C.C. Aug. 26, 27, 28. Oval, Leicestershire v. Surrey T he L aw C lu b . —The Law Club gave its Annual Smoking Concert at the Freemasons’ Tavern on Friday, March 5th. Mr. J. A. Iliffe presided over a very large assembly of members and their friends, who heartily appre­ ciated the good fare in the shape of songs, glees, and instrumental items provided for their amusement. Mr. E. F. Turner was, as on former occasions, heartily welcomed, his original readings in which legal and cricket topicswere commingled creating intense amuse­ ment. His “ Over Thirty v. Under Thirty” was especially good. We regret, however, that out of respect to the owners of the names men­ tioned in it, we dare not run the risk of the consequences in giving it publicity. The “ Ode to a Blazer,” however, which occurred in it struck us as peculiarly pathetic, and with Mr. Turner’s Ipermission we are able to give our readers the benefit of it without fear of an action for infringement of copyright. ODE TO A BLAZER. The coat that braved in bygone years The battle and the breeze, When swiftest bowling had no fears For these old shins and knees. When forty strokes a minute I Could row and think it fun, And, after eating one steak pie, Consume another one. When I did, on the cinder track, My supple limbs disport, At football play three-quarter back, And count a kick as naught. When I could turn night into day, And mix my liquors to o ; Ah I m e! I’ll put this coat away It makes me feel so blue. Farewell old Blazer! I and you Have had our little fling; Old things perforce give way to new As winter yields to spring. CHESHIRE COUNTY CLUB. May 31, June 1. Leicester, Cheshire v. Leicester­ shire June 10,11,12. Stockport, Cheshire v. Yorkshire July 15,16,17. Halifax, Cheshire v. Yorkshire Aug. 2, 3. Old Trafford, Cheshire v. Lancashire Aug. 11.12. Lord’s, Cheshire v. M.C.C. & G. Aug. 13,14. Stockport, Cheshire v. Leicestershire Aug. 20, 21. Stockport, Cheshire v. Lancashire Aug. 30, 31. Birmingham, Cheshire v. Warwick­ shire An E ssex A ssociation .— An association of the Essex local clubs for the promotion of a cricket challenge cup competition has been formed with the approval of the Essex County Club. The County Club promises five guineas towards the Challenge Cup, and offers the use of the new County ground at Leyton for the final tie in the competition. Mr. C. E. Green writes that the movement has his most hearty good wishes, as he recognises that the more stimulus there is given to cricket throughout the county, in all the villages and towns, the better chance there is of really good recruits coming forward for the County eleven. If the proposed club cup competition were properly organised and carried out he fully expected that it would be the means of very greatly strengthening the position of the County club and of popularising cricket as a game through­ out Essex. A committee has been appointed to draft bye-laws and rules, and it has been decided to start the cup competition this year provided not less than twelve clubs enter. Eight or nine clubs have signified their willing­ ness to compete. T he Melbourne Cricket Club tendered a complimentary supper to Mr. Frank Grey Smith, their vice-president, in the pavilion on Jan. 26, on the occasion of that gentleman’s early departure for England. There was a large attendance. Mr. F. G. Moule occupied the chair, on his left was the guest of the evening, Mr. F. G. Smith, and Mr. J. C. Stewart, Mayor of Melbourne. On the right of the chair was the Hon. Ivo Bligh. After the usual loyal toasts, the Mayor of Melbourne proposed the health of Mr. F. G. Smith. He spoke in high terms of the services which that gentleman had rendered to the club. Mr. Smith had joined the club in 1851, and had resided in the colony since 1839. Mr. H. C. A. Harrison, vice-president of the Melbourne Football Club, presented Mr. Smith with a handsome album containing portraits of some old members of the club. Mr. Smith suitably responded, and warmly thanked the members for the manner in which they had received the toast of his health. The other toasts were— Success to Cricket, Kindred Sports, and Our Visitors, responded to by the Hon. Ivo Bligh. H am C r ic k e t C lu b . — The annual general meeting of this Surrey club was held at head­ quarters, the New Inn, Ham Common, on the 15th inst. The report and accounts were pre­ sented, showing a favourable balance on the right side, and were adopted. Messrs. W. A. Ettridge and G. Hughes were appointed to audit them. Mr. H. G. Coxhead was unanimously re-elected president, and the Rev. T. G. P. Hough (the Vicar of Ham) and Mr. Freake Field were elected vice-presidents. Mr. C. H. W. Figg was chosen captain, Mr. C. Fenley vice-captain, Mr. H. Bradshaw treasurer, and Mr. J. Johnson, jun., secretary. Mr. Johnson (who had been forbidden, under medical advice, to resume any official duties from the present time) kindly consented, at the express wish of the members, to retain office until the end of the cricketing season, 30th September next. A hearty vote of thanks was given to him for his kindness. The committee ap­ pointed were—Messrs. F. Field, HughWithall, W. Brockwell, W. A. Ettridge, and H. J. Et­ tridge. Mr. J. Hall was re-elected umpire for the season. A vote of thanks to the chairman closed the proceedings. The annual concert, given on the 2nd inst., was a great success, and the proceeds will be the means of adding a gooa sum to the funds of the club. T H E PU B L IC SCHOOLS- F ix t u r e s fo r 1880. ROSSALL SCHOOL. May 15. Rossall, v. P. H. Morton’s XI. May 19. Rossall, v. Colonel Lynch’s XI. May 26. Rossall, v. Liverpool C.C. May 27. Rossall, v. Stonyhurst College June 1, 2. Rossall, v. The Common Room June 5. Rossall, v. St. Helen’s C.C. June 9. Rossall, 2nd XI. v. Poulton C.C. June 11,12. Rossall, v. Loretto School June 15,16. Rossall, v. Old Rossallians June 23. Rossall, v. Leyland C.C. June 25, 26. Rossall, v. Boughton Hall C.C. (Chester). June 30. Rossall, v. Western C.C. July 3. Rossall, 2nd XI. v. Kirkham C.C. July 6, 7. Shrewsbury, v. Shrewsbury School. July 26, 27. Rossall, v. Lytham C.C. July 28. Chester, v. Boughton Hall C.C. July 29. Eccles, v. Western C.C. July 30, 31. Liverpool, v. Liverpool C.C. REPTON SCHOOL. May 11. Repton, Repton School v. Derby C. & G. May 20. Repton, Repton School v. Friars May 29. Repton, Repton School v. Nottingham Amateurs June 1. Repton, Repton School v. Burton June 10. Nottingham, Repton School v. Notting­ ham Amateurs June 14,15. Repton, Repton School v. M.C.C. & G. June 18,19. Repton, Repton School v. Old Rep- tonians June 23, 24. Repton, Repton School v. Upping­ ham School June 30, July 1. Malvern, Repton School v. Mal­ vern College July 8. Derby, Repton School v. Friars July 13. Repton, Repton School v. Warwickshire Crusaders UPPINGHAM SCHOOL. May 24, 25. Uppingham School v. Derbyshire Friars June 5. Uppingham School v. Rutland June 9,10. Uppingham School v. Liverpool C.C. and G. June 16, 17. Uppingham School v. Haileybury College June 23, 24. Uppingham School v. Repton School June 30, July 1. Uppingham School v. Old Boys July 7, 8. Uppingham School v.MrjY.J.Webbe’sXI. July 15,16. Uppingham School v. Surbiton MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE. May 15. Marlborough, v. Reading May 24, 25. Marlborough, v. A. J. Webbe’s Team June 5. Marlborough, v. Clifton June 14,15. Marlborough, v. Liverpool July 2, 3. Marlborough, v. Old Fellows July 9,10. Cheltenham, v. Cheltenham July 17. Marlborough, v. Marlborough Blues July 28, 29. Lord’s, v. Rugby LANCING COLLEGE. May 22. Lancing, v. Brighton Teachers C.C. May 29. Hurst, v. Hurst College June 1. Lancing, v. Arundel C.C. June 10. Brighton, v. Brighton College June 17. Ardingly, v. Ardingly College June 22. Lancing, v. M.C.C. and G. June 26. Lancing, v. Tonbridge College June 29. Lancing, v. Stoics July 2, 3. Lancing, v. Old Boys July 15. Lancing, v. Brighton College CHARTERHOUSE SCHOOL. May 22. Broadwater, Charterhouse v. Broad­ water May 26. Charterhouse, Charterhouse v. Oriel College, Oxford June 2. Charterhouse, Charterhouse 2nd XI. v. Broadwater June 6. Charterhouse, Charterhouse v. I Zingari June 12. Charterhouse, Charterhouse v. Ken­ sington Park. June 19. Charterhouse, Charterhouse v. M.C.C. July 3. Wellington, Charterhouse v. Wellington College July 8. Charterhouse, Charterhouse v. Old Car­ thusians July 10. Charterhouse, Charterhouse v. West­ minster. July 17. Charterhouse, Charterhouse v. Butter­ flies July 21. Charterhouse, Charterhouse v. Surrey C. and G. July 31. Charterhouse, Charterhouse v. Rev. W. F. J. Romain’s XI. Nest Issue April 15, £