Cricket 1904

M at 5, 1904. CRICKET: A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. 107 the follow ing table, which shows that the share of the M .C.C. iu the Test matches exceeded that of the last Austra­ lian team by more than £800: — Australia’s Dividends in England. £ s. d. 7tt0 13 9 207 12 6 740 15 6 1,294 12 9 1,245 15 0 1. 3. 4. 5. 4,249 9 6 England’s Dividends in Australia. £ 1,521 19 1,275 7 693 12 1,171 7 419 18 5,087 4 3 I n the match between the M .C.C. and the London County C.C. at Lord’s, G. L. Jessop, for the first time in his career, made “ a pair,” f»nd, follow ing the example o f a still more famous batsman, he has given to the world a description of his ftelings under the misfortune. He states that : “ About sixteen years ago I remember receiving an invitation to an interview with the head of my school, and my feelings while awaiting him in his study— for I had arrived there early — were somewhat similar to those I ex­ perienced yesterday after bagging that brace.” I t was pointed out in Cricket last week that if the “ time lim it” game were to produce a race of hitters, spectators would become as tired of men like Fry and Maclaren as they are said to be of Quaife. On this question Mr. Jephson says in last Monday’s Daily Chronicle :— ‘ ‘ Do not forget that change or variety is the very essence of pleasure. . . . . . Do not forget that should free hitting or slogging be continually indulged in by every member of the sides playing, it will sooner or later pall on the appetites of the cricketing public, almost, if not quite, to the extent that hours and hours of persistent stone­ walling have done.” A f t e r Captain Wynyard was dismissed in the Jfirst innings of the M .C.C. against London County C.C., W . W. Odell had the follow ing remarkable analysis: 9 overs and 4 balls: 6 maidens, 9 runs, 7 wicketa. Off his previous overs 32 runs had been scored. Tw o of Robert Abel’s sons played for X V III. of Surrey against the First X II., and each made a duck’s egg. But for all that they both show a great deal of pro­ mise and are born cricketers. They are very youag, and with their father’s experiences before them they are not likely to be discouraged by failure in their early matches. It is never safe to prophesy as to the future of a boy in the cricket field, but in the ordinary course of things these two youngsters ought to be in the front rank in the course of time, if they can keep their heads when they first meet with success, which is not a very easy thing for youngsters to do. M a r l b o r o u g h C o lle g e is fortunate in having six old colours left for this season in A. P. Scott, the captain, L. Parker, H . M . Butterworth, H . J. Good­ win, N . W . Milton, N . T. White aud L . Woodroffe. The card consists of the follow ing matches :— 17. 23, 21. 28. 4. 9, 10. 14, 15. 24, 25. 2. 4, 6. 8,9. 12 . 27, 28. MAY. v. Savemake (2nd X I.) v. Liverpool C.C. v. The Depot, Devizes. JUNE, v. The Clifton Club, v. M.C.C. and Ground. Cheltenham, v. Cheltenham College, v. Marlborough Blues. JULY, v. Hampshire Hoggs, v. Haverford College, v. Free Foresters, v. Lockeridge (2nd XI.) Lord’s, v. Rugby School. S u r r e y ' s Eleven for the return match against the London County C.C. at the Oval to-day will show at least three changes from that whicti fared so badly at the Crystal Palace last week. H ay­ ward will make his first appearance since his return from Australia, aud an amateur will be tried in the person of W . G. M . Sarel, who played oiica in the latter part of last season for Surrey’s second, but the rain prevented more than about twenty minutes play, aud he did not get an innings. He is stationed with his regiment at Gravesend, and has scored heavily in that district. R u d d , who bow led with a good deal of success for the Next X Y III. against the First X II. of Surrey at the Oval on Tuesday, has just completed his resi­ dential qualification for Surrey. He was born at Haileybury on June 29th, 1880, so that he is rising twenty-four. He is a left-hand medium-paca bowler, and did excellent service at times for Hert­ fordshire while qualifying for Surrey. With a nice easy delivery he keeps a good length, and makes the ball do a little. He is left-handed in batting as well, aud being a useful field, may possibly be of use to Surrey. A t all events he is one of quite the most likely of the younger bowlers on the ground staff at the Oval. U n d e r the heading of “ The Girl and the Cricketer ” the Daily Illustrated Mirror has the fo llow in g :— A very interesting little episode marked the performance of the “ Bari and the Girl ” at the Adelphi Theatre. In the second act Miss Pounds and chorus sing “ Sammy, oh, Sammy.” They were observed to be singing it with marked emphasis to one of the boxes on the left of the stage. A close scrutiny revealed the fact that Mr. S. M. J. Woods, the famous cricketer and Somerset’ s captain, was one of the occupants. When the line “ Sammy when you come wooing, there’ s something doing around my heart,” was literally hurled at him, the delight of the audience knew no bounds. The song was encored four times, and “ Sammy ” Woods, after rising and bowing repeatedly, finally leant over the edge of the box and gallantly kissed his hand to the sweet singer amid a scene of great enthusiasm. A t the annual meeting of the London County C.C. at the Crystal Palace it was stated that members are now allowed the privilege of personally introducing one friend into the pavilion or enclosure without payment, on recording the name in a book provided for that purpose. After June 1st there will be an entranca fee of £1 Is. for new members. Dr. W. G. Grace was re-elected secretary and captain. T h e funeral of the late Mr. Fred Gale took place at Mitcham on Thursday last week. Part of the service was read by the Ven. Archdeacon Sutton, one of Mr. Gale’s greatest friends. Richard Humphrey and Tom Sherman, the two old Surrey professionals, were among the old cricketers who were present. A VETERAN’S APOLOGY. [Dr. Grace was the first cricketer to make 50 runs this season in a first-class match.] It’s a Dickens of a time Since I first began to climb Up the ladder leading unto fame ; But, although I ’m not as spry As 1 was in times gone by, Yet I seem to get there all the same. Now, the critics often say, When I’ ve had a lucky day, That they think my batting quite a treat; But they also think that 1 Must chuck it by-and-bye, Because I ’m somewhat slow upon my feet I could move when I was young, Like a dog that has been stung On his wagger by a busy bee ; And, now that I am old, Would they leave me in the cold If I run for two instead of three ? Let them think of David’s ways* in the prehistoric days, How he used to have au easy chair Near the wicket, so that if He were tired or rather stiff He might to a resting-place repair. But when all is said and done I ’m as sound as Billy Gunn, And at least as fast as Billy M. And a little faster, too, (But this ’tween me and you), While i ’m just as safe a catch as Clem. W . A. B. * David Harris, the famous old bowler. THE M.C.C. REPORT, 1904. The follow ing are the most important items in the M .C.C. rep ort:— In 1903 the club consisted of 4,933 members, an increase of 86 over the pre­ vious year, of wnom 4,253 p a id ; 400 were lire members; aud 280 were abroad. They recommend that when the mem­ bership has reached 5,000 members on the ADroad List shall be regarded as supernumerary. Mr. E. Rutter, Mr. E . L. Bjteman, C.B., Mr. G. MacGregor, and Mr. F. Marchaut retire by rotation from the Committee. To fill these vacancies there are four candidates :— L ord Alverstone (retiring Presideut), proposed by Mr. V . 15. Walker, seconded Dy Mr. E. L. Bateman, C.B. Mr. P . F. Warner, proposed b y Lord Hawke, seconded by Mr. A. G. Steel, K.C.