Cricket 1895

100 CRICKET : A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. M ay 2, 1895. most of the test matches he could only say that they would very much regret having defeated Australia in the last test match. (Hear, hear.) He could assure them that Australians would always be welcome at home. (Cheers.) Much as he loved Australian cricketers, he loved more to be playing against them. (Laughter and cheers.) The visit of the Australian team did a great deal of good to English cricket, and there were very few cricketers in England who would not like to see an Australian team in England every two years. (Hear, hear.) He hoped the next team would go home under the auspices of the Melbourne and Sydney Clubs, and he also trusted no team would ever visit Australia in future except under their auspices, He wished to say a word as to the umpiring in Australia. It was the opinion of every mem­ ber of his team that they had experienced the very best umpiring in Australia. He had never head one of his side grumble at a decision of the umpires. (Cheers.) That was areally extraordinary thing, but they could take his word for it that it was true. (Laughter.) They did not know how bad the umpires were in England, and they could congratulate themselves that they had in Australia three of the best umpires in the world—JimPhillips, Charley Bannerman, and Flynn. (Cheers.) He desired to acknow­ ledge the great services rendered to his team by Jim Phillips. (Hear, hear.) In conclu­ sion he could only hope that the next English eleven would have half as good a time as his team had experienced. Every man in his team was delighted with his tour and wished to come again. (Loud andprolonged cheers.) Mr. J. Briggs, in response to loud calls, endorsed his captain’s remarks, and expressed a hope that he would be able to visit Australia again. Messrs. M‘Laren, Ford, and Philipson, in suitable speeches, acknowledged the honour of life membership of the Melbourne Club which had been conferred on them. Mr. T. Fink, M.L.A., in a happy speech, proposed “ Success to Cricket,” to which Mr. 11. W. Best, M.L.A. (president of the Vic­ torian Cricketers’ Association), responded. The gathering, which was of a most enjoy­ able and convivial character, shortly after­ wards dispersed. BLUE MANTLES. May 23. Tunbridge "Wells, v. South Lynn. June 1. Tunbridge Wells, v. East Grinstead. June 5. Southborough, v. Southborough. June 8. Tunbridge Wells, v. Sevenoaks Vine. June 15. Lancing, v. Lancing College. June ‘20. Eastbourne (Saffrons), v. South Lynn. June 22. Tonbridee, v. Tonbridge School. June 26. Lee, v. Granville. July 2. Brighton College, v. Brighton College. July 3. Tunbridge Wells, v. South Saxons. July 8*. Tunbridge Wells, v. Oxford University Authentic!*. July 10. Tunbridge Wells, v. Granville. July 16. Nutlield. v. Holmesdale. July 17. Sevenoaks, v. Sevenoaks Vine. July 18. Tunbridge Wells, v. H. G. I). Leveson Gower’ s X I. July 20. Tunbridge W ei’s, v. Blackheath. July 26.* Newbury, v. Highclere. Aug. 1. Tooting, v. Upper Tooting. Aug. 7. East Grinstead, v. East Grinstead. Aug. 14. Tunbridge W ells, v. Southborough. Aug. 10.* Tunbridge Wells, v. Marlborough Blues. Aug. 21. Tunbridge Wells, v. W est Kent. Aug. 23.* Tonbridge, v. Tonbridge. Aug. 26.* Newbury, v. Newbury. Aug. 28.* Colchester, v. Colchester Garrison. Aug. 30.* St. Leonards (Bopeep), v. South Saxons. TOUR. Aug. 2.* Westbury, v. W . H. Laverton’s X I. Aug. 5.* Torquay, v. Torquay. Aug. 7 * Exmouth, v. Exmouth. Aug. !).* Sidmouth, v. Sidmouth. Aug. 12.* Salisbury, v. Gentlemen of W ilts. Aui'-. 11 * Horsham, v. Horsbam. Aug. 16*. Eastbourne, v. Eastbourne. * Two days Matches. METROPOLITAN CLUBS IN 1895. Mr. H. E. L. Frith hasbeen elected captain of the B arnes C.C. insuccession to Mr. C. E. Ratcliff. Several new members have joined, but it is early to speculate on their qualifications. The real want is acouple of good bowlers, and the weakness in bowl­ ing last yearmaterially prej udicedthe chances of the club. The Rev. W. R. Wright would be of great use, but unfortunately he cannot be relied on to play regularly. BARNES. May 3. Oval, v. Surrey Colts. May 4. Tulse Hill, v. J. C. Lovell’s X I. May 4. Barnes, v. Riversdale. May 11. Barnes, v. Brunswick. May 11. Bames, v. Rustics. May 15. Richmond, v. Richmond. May 18. Barnes, v. St. Thomas’s Hospital. May 25. Barnes, v Beverley House School. June 1. Brentford, v. Boston Park. June 3. Wandsworth Common, v. Spencer. June 8. Sutton, v. Sutton. June 15. Ewell v. Ewell. June 15. Bames, v. St. Thomas’s Hospital. June 22. Acton, v. Pallingswick. J une 22. Barnes, v. Arlington. June 29. Bushey Park, v. Teddington. June 29. Bames, v. Brunswick. July 3. Upper Clapton, v. Upper Clapton. July 6. Chiswick v. Chiswick Park. July 13. Wandsworth Common, v. Spencer. July 13. Bames v. Riversdale. July 20. Tulse Hill, v. J. C. Lovell’s X I. July 20. Barnes, v. Beverley House School. July 27. Willesden, v. Willesden. Aug. 3. Bames. v. Rustics. A ug 5. Chiswick, v. Chiswick Park. Aug. 10. Dulwich, v. Ibis. Aug. 17. Catford Bridge, v. Private Banks. Aug. 24. Brentford, v Boston Park. Aug. 31. Bromley, v. Plaistow. Sept. 7. Acton, v. Pallingswick. In F. Whedger the E psom C.C. has the advantage of one of the most indefatigable of hon. secs. He has arranged a card very much on the lines of that of last year. There is only one newmatch for the First Eleven in fact, that with Ford-hill. Cheam and Addis­ combe do not appear on the card, but return matches with clubs only played once in 1894 bring the number to much the same quantity. The Second Eleven matches are somewhat more varied than last year. The new fixtures are with Cheam Common and Cuddington ; Sutton Second Eleven (2); Headley (2); and as no old opponents are missing, this portion of the card is somewhat extended. The cricket week is this year just before the August Bank Holiday. The ground is in excellent order, and the committee has de­ cided to expend between £40 and £50 in enlarging and improving the pavilion. G. H. Longman is still captain, but it is doubtful how soon he will be able to play, he has been very ill since November last and is only just getting about again. EPSOM. May 4. Epsom Club match. May 11. Worcester Park, v. Cheam Common and Cuddington. May 11. Epsom, v. Leatherhead Y. M. Inst. May 18. Dorking, v. Dorking. May 18. Epsom, v. Banstead 2nd X I. May 25. Merton, v. Mnrton. May 25. Epsom, v. Hutton 2nd X I. June 1. Epsom, v. Crystal Palacc. June 1. Ashtead, v. Afhtead. June 3. Epsom, v. Leatherhead. June 3. Walton, v. Walton-on-the-Hill. June 6. Epsom, v. Croydon. June 8. Epsom, v. Streatham. June 8. Headley, v. Headley. June 15. Epsom, v. Merton. June 15. Cheam, v. Cheam 2nd X I. June 20. Epsom, v. V Division of Police. June 22. Guildford, v. Guildford. June 22. Epsom, v. St. Barnabas. June 27. Epsom, v. Burlington Wanderers. June :0. Ewell, v. Ewell. June 29. Epsom, v. Ewell 2nd X I. July 6. Epsom, v. Headley. July 6. Sutton, v. Sutton 2nd X I. July 10. Croydon, v. Croydon. July 13. Banstead. v. Banstead. July 13. Epsom, v. Leatherhead 2nd X I. July 17. Epsom, v. Norwood. July 20. Crystal Palace, v. Ciystal Palace. July 20. Epsom, v. Stamford Green. July 27, Leatherhead, v. Leatherhead. July 27. Epsom, v. Walton-on-the-Hill. July 29 & 30. Epsom, v. Free Foresters. July 31. Epsom, v. Guildford. Aug. 1. Epsom, y. Banstead. Aug. 2. Epsom, v. Forest Hill. Aug. 3. Epsom, v. Dorking. Aug. 3. Stamford Green, v. Stamford Green. Aug. 5. Epsom, v. Ewell. Aug. 5. Ewell, v. Ewell 2nd X I. Aug. 10. Epsom, v. Burlington Wanderers. Aug. 17. Epsom, v. Malden Wanderers. Aug. 17. Banstead, v. Banstead 2nd X I. Aug. 24. Norwood, v. Norwood. Aug. 24. Epsom, v. Ashtead. Aug . 31. Streatham, v. Streatham. Aug. 31. Leatherhead, v. Leatherhead 2nd X I. Sept. 7. Epsom, v. Cheam 2nd X I. Sept. 14. Epsom Club Match. Now in its twelfth year the F orest H ill C.C. shows no sign of decreasing vitality. On the contrary, an addition of twenty new members this season brings its playing strength up to 92, which is a pretty good number for one of the clubs of greater London. Besides these there are 74 honorary members, bringing the full muster roll up to 166. New matches this year have been arranged with Croydon, Uxbridge, Epsom, and Blackheath. The week this year begins on July 8th. The Forest Hill Club does not go in for tours, pre­ ferring, and wisely, to give the neighbour­ hood as well as the honorary members the benefit of all the cricket it can. The captain of the First Eleven is W. L. Pierce, of the Second, F. Seel. The club sustains a severe loss in the resignation recently of their late secretary, C. Spencer West, who worked so intelligently and heartily, seeing the club grow from its commencement. He still, how­ ever, retains his interest, and is one of the committee. His successor, the present hon. sec., is John Glass Trotter. FOREST HILL. May 4. Croydon, v. Croydon I. May 11. Forest H ill, v. Dulwich I. May 18. Uxbridge, v. Uxbridge. May 25. Addiscombe, v. Addiscombe I. June 1. Forest Hill, v. Norwood I. June 3. Forest Hill, v. Catford Football. June 8. Forest Hill, v. Charlton Park I. June 15. Denmark Hill, v. London and Westminster Bank I. June 22. Eltham, v. Eltham. June 26. Wanstead, v. Wanstead. June 29. Forest Hill, v. Brixton Wanderers I. July 6. Forest Hill, v. Croydon I. July 8. Forest Hill, v. Wanstead. July 9. Forest Hill, v. Gravesend. July 10. Forest Hill, v. M.C.C. July 11, Forest Hill, v. Brixton. July 12. Forest Hill, v. Hestonians. July 13. Forest Hill, v. Eltham. July 20. Charlton Park, v. Charlton Park I. July 27. Forest Hill, v. Addiscombe I. Aug. 2. Epsom, v. Epsom. Aug. 3. Norwood, v. Norwood I. Aug. 5. Forest Hill, v. Norbury Park. Aug. 10. Dulwich, v. Dulwich I. Aug. 14. Sydenham, v. Crystal Palace. Aug. 17. Forest H ill, v. Upton Park. Aug. 24. Forest Hill, v. London and Westminster Bank I. Aug. 28. Gravesend, v. Gravesend. Aug. 31. Denmark Hill, v. Brixton Wanderers I. Sept. 7. Rectory Field, v. Blackheath. The H ornsey Club really opens its season on Saturday with a couple of matches, one against Wanstead at Hornsey, the other against Pallingswick at Acton. For the rest of the season each Saturday till the end of August shows a couple of fixtures, in a few cases three. Altogether fifty-four matches figure on the Hornsey card. Among its opponents will be found a number of tho strongest Clubs around London.