Cricket 1890

MAR, 27, 1890. CR±CKET: A WEEKLY BECORD OF THE GAME. 87 PROPOSED CRICKET ASSOCIATION FOR SOUTH AFRICA. At a general meeting of cricketers of Kimberley, held on Feb. 9, the question of the formation of a Cricket Association for South Africa was discussed. Mr.H.G. Cadwallader, in proposing it, urged the absolute necessity of forming some such body, now that South Africa was being recognised in the cricketing world and it was found that English and Australian teams were willing, if not anxious, to call at the Cape. The difficulties in the absence of such an Association were apparent evennow. They found Johannesburg had already guaranteed £2,500 for the Australians to call at South Africa, and play ten matches on their way home—an exorbitant sum, he regarded, looking back at the very moderate demand of the English cricketers for some .£3,000 for 20 matches, and nine days’ play in Kimberley, though he refrained from throwing cold water on the enterprising spirit of Johannesburg. On the last visit of English cricketers to Australia, two strong teams were invited there, one by the Melbourne C.C., the other by theVictorian Association. The result was that neither club would give way, the two teams clashed, and a financial fiasco was the result. It was quite possible that the same misunderstanding might occur in South Africa, where one centre might invite an Australian, and another, an English team, to visit the country in one and the same season, the result of whichmust be disaster. A combin­ ation of cricketers throughout the whole country in a representative association, by the establishment of district committees and delegates would obviate all this, and avoid much friction. Such an association would also form the court of appeal on the rules of the game and tournaments, and could under­ take the arrangements for sending a South African team home when it considered the time was ripe. An association with such functions might not be formed all at once, perhaps, but it would gradually extend its influence and form the governing body in South African cricket, as the Football Board did in football. It was a year since he had offered suggestions on this matter, andthen he found a very general opinion among cricketers and received correspondence from them in sympathy with the project, and he had hoped that a movement in the direction intimated would follow. He, however, had seen no signs of this, and he accordingly now moved a resolution which he hoped would meet with the unanimous approval of the meeting, viz.: “ That this meeting of Kimberley cricketers approves of the suggestion to establish a Cricket Association for South Africa on the basis of the rough draft presented by the mover, who be authorised to act as Hon. Secretary pro tem. to communicate with other clubs on the matter, and recommends that a meeting of cricketers and delegates be held at Kimberley at the forthcoming Easter Tourna­ ment. The motion was carried unanimously. The functions of the association, as suggested, are:— 1. To make arrangements for teams visiting the colony, such arrangements to include constitution as to lists and order of fixtures, the supervision of funds (say, extent of guarantees), &c., though leaving details to local centres. 2. To make arrangements for Colonial tournaments, and formulate rules for the same; governing regulations as to the ex­ penses of members of travelling teams, award of cups, &c. 3. To encourage the introduction of pro­ fessional talent of first class order from England, and, should one centre or locality not be able to support alone such professional or professionals, to arrange for the removal or distribution of such professional or profes­ sionals from one locality to another, to coach local talent for certain periods, in proportion to the contribution such respective localities may be willing and able to afford. (Note: This method of removing professionals under the direction of county and other clubs in England among the smaller towns and vil­ lages has resulted in much excellent talent being brought to the front.) 4. To encourage the establishment of Challenge Cups or Bats in centres for com­ petition between clubs. 5. To enter into negotiations, as soon as may be deemed advisable, and opportunity may present, for the visit of a Cape Colonial (or South African) team to England, to select the same from such players as may be willing to form such team, and to endeavour to raise any guarantee or funds which may be deemed necessary for the same, and to undertake similar duties in respect of any further teams deciding to visit England under the auspices of the association. SOUTHGATE ROVERS. F ixtu r e s for 1890. July 12—Southampton, v. Ordnance Survey. July 14—Littlehampton, v. Littlehampton. July 15—Arundel, v. Arundel. July 16—Goodwood, v. Goodwood. July 17—Chichester, v. Priory Park Club. July 18—Havant, v. Havant. July 19—Westbourne, near Emsworth, v. West- bourne. THE CRICKETERS’ FUND FRIENDLY SOCIETY. The following is the statement of receipts and payments for the year ending 31st December, 1889, and of the assets and lia­ bilities at the same date :— R e c e ip t s , £ s. d. £ s. d. Jan. 1 Balance at London and County Bank (Ealing) 760 17 10 Dec. 31 Subscriptions for 1888— T. Emmett & W. Scotton, by special permission of the Committee ....... 2 2 0 „ „ Subscriptions for 1889 (1C8 Members) .113 8 0 Less 7Members received prior to 31st Dec., 1888, see last balance sheet 7 7 0 L ess 2 Members disqualified for non-pay­ ment of sub­ scriptions, as per Rule No. 9 —J. H. Pente­ cost and W. Robinson ... 2 2 0 Less 1 Member (deceased), A n d r e w Greenwood 1 1 0 115 10 0 • 10 10 0 , Subscriptions for 1890, 12Member received in advance........................ , Donations for 1889, as per list attached , D ivid e n d s —Quarterly Dividends on £3,387 2s. Od.New 2| per cent. Stock ........................ , January and July Divi­ dends on £846 Metro­ politan Railway 4 per cent. Debenture Stock 32 19 11 , Dividend on £537 ditto, bought May 14,1889 ... 10 9 6 105 0 0 12 12 0 329 12 9 94 18 10 43 £1,846 in 10 1889. Dec. P aym en ts . 4 31 S ick A llow an ces to M e m b e r s — Full Reded. Pay. Pay. wks dys.wks.dys. s. d, £ s. d. W, Oscroft 21 6 W. Bates... 21 6 R. Hum­ phrey ... 21 5 G. Parr ... 17 5 E.Stephen­ son ... 18 0 E. Pooley 9 6 G. Wells... R C.Tinley R.G.Barlow 5 0 31 2 23 6 13 0 10 2 12 6 14 0 11 0 R. Iddison J. Chatter- ton.......... W . Robin­ son.......... F. Wild ... W. A. Woof T. Bowley G. Hay ... W . Wright F. Reynolds 5 0 3 0 5 1 13 7 6 5 5 8 0 0 8 7 10 0 5 0 10 0 10 0 9 0 6 15 0 8 0 2 0 5 0 3 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 5 0 5 0 10 0 15 0 , S u p e r a n n u a t i o n A llo w a n c e — J. Jackson (52 weeks)... 15 E. Pooley (24 „ )... 7 A. Greenwood (7 weeks, 6 days)........................ 2 , D e a t h A llo w a n c e — A. Greenwood.......... , Secretary’s Salary—1 year ........................ , Secretary’s Postages, 1 year............................... , Printing and Stationery —Joseph Collard , Purchase of £537 Met­ ropolitan Railway 4 per cent. Debenture Stock ........................ , Brokers’ Commission on purchase of Metro­ politan Railway 4 per cent. Debenture Stock , Petty Disbursements, 3 Cheque Books .......... , Auditor’s fee 1888......... , Solicitor’s Charges ... , Balance at London and County Bank, Ealing ■297 19 4 12 0 4 0 7 2 3 2 15 0 20 0 0 4 17 6 5 13 0 692 14 8 6 6 8 0 12 6 3 3 0 5 11 4 269 9 8 £1,346 10 10 ASSETS. Balance at London and County Bank, £269 9 8 2£ per cent. Consolidated Stock, £3,387 2s. Od. in names of Trustees. Metropolitan Railway 4 per cent. Debentures, £1,383 in names of Trustees. LIABILITIES Auditor, Jno. S. Chappelow, £3 3s. Od. We have examined the foregoing Accounts with the Books and Vouchers and have found them correct. JNO. S. CHAPPELOW, F.C.A. HENRY PEHKINS, Barrister-at-Law. 12th February, 1890. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY. The follow ing are the fixtures of the Cam* bridge U niversity C.C. for 1890 May 2, 3—Cambridge, Perambulators v. Et Cseteras May 5, 6, 7—Cambridge, the Freshmen’s Match May 8, 9,10—Cambridge, the Seniors’ Match May 12,13,14—Cambridge, University v. Mr. C. 1. Thornton’s England Eleven May 19,20,21—Cambridge, University v. Gentle­ men of England May 22, 23, 24—Cambridge, University v. M.C.C. and Ground May 26 27, 28—Cambridge, First XI. v. Next XVI* May 29, 30, 31—Cambridge, University v. York­ shire June 5, 6, 7—Cambridge, University v. Australians June 12, 13, 14—Kennington Oval, University t. Surrey June 19, 20, 21—Brighton, University v. Sussex June 23, 24, 25—Lord’s, University v. M.C.C. and Ground June 30, July 1,2—Lord's, Oxford v. Cambridge NEXT ISSUE, APRIL 17,