Cricket 1905

O c t . 26, 1905. CRICKET: A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. 443 injudicious. All the parties concerned were much nearer together than they were, and he looked forward to an early and final settlement. On the committee which is working on behalf of the testimonial fund to L. G. Wright are the president (Mr. 8. H. Evershed), vice-presidents, and committee of the County Cricket Club, the Marquis of Granby, Lord Harris, Lard Hawke, and Lord Dalmeny, Hon. F. S. Jackson, Dr. W. G. Grace, Messrs. C. W. Alcock, H. W. Bainbridge, Russell Bencraft, W. E. Denison, C. E. de Trafford, J. A. Dixon, L. C. Docker, C. B. Pry, A. N. Hornby, J. Horner, F. E. Licey, H. D. G. Leveson-Gower, A. C. Maclaren, Henry Perkins, E. M. Sprot, Y. E. Walker, and C. W. Wright. W ritin g about the receipts of the Australians during their recent tour, the Sydney Referee says :—■“ It is believed that the Australians thi? vear will have a record dividend, notwithstanding that they are not to play outside Great Britain, though of course they did well in Hew Zealand. In 1878 each member made £750 (assisted, of course, by a number of matches in Australia). In 1882 about £550 per man was the dividend. In 1899 it was over £700, while in 1902 it was substantially in excess of the largest sum divided by any previous team. This year it ought to be in the vicinity of four figures. F ob the first time for many years the South Australian Cricket Association is able to announce that it is free from debt. At the end of the season 1903-4 there was a deficit of £452, but this has been paid off, and there now remains a balance in hand of £69. W ith regard to the improvements on the Adelaide ground, the report says:— The ground and finance committee have decided to erect at the north end of the pre­ sent members’ pavilion — on. the site now occupied by the smokers’ stand—a new mem­ bers’ pavilion, capable of seating 1,880 per­ sons, with all necessary conveniences for members. A sub-committee has been appointed to approve of the plans and carry out the work. All the paths in front of the grand stands have been asphalted, and at the rear of the public stand the paths and byways have been metalled and asphalted, at a cost of £82. A large mound has been built on the south-west comer of the ground, and a good path has been made round to the grand stand. Checkett (the ground keeper) has kept the ground in excellent order during the past year, and the wickets provided have been very good. The Bulli wicket has proved a great success. The committee intended to replant the Oval, and this work has been carried out partially. During the coming season the committee hope to be able to replant the whole of the fielding ground. T h e dates for the matches between New South Wales and South Australia are December 16th at Adelaide, and the first week in January at Sydney. The matches against Yictoria are on Novem­ ber 11th, 13th and 14th at Adelaide, and December 30th at Melbourne. A pro­ posal by the S.A. Association that a third of the gross takings should be exchanged has not been accepted by the Victorian Association, who say that they cannot afford to accept theso terms. A lth ou gh G. B. Fry’s Magazine for November contains nothing which will appeal directly to cricketers, except a note about Lilley, it is an interesting number. The following is a^short extract from the note about Lilley. Not only on the score of perfection of form, but on that of consistency, Lilley stands first without a doubt among wicket-keepers of the day. It is impossible to decide whether or not he is equal to Blackham or Pilling in skill; but he is at any rate in the same class. He is so quiet and neat, and makes things look so easy, that the full measure of his skill is somewhat elusive ; one is liable to take what he does for granted, so devoid of effort and fuss is his style. He is universally respected among cricketers, all of whom hope that the success of his testimonial will compensate for a rather disappointing “ benefit.” O n Tuesday, December 5th, the secre­ taries of the first-class county cricket clubs will hold their annual meeting at Lord’s for the purpose of arranging matches for 1906. On the same day the secretaries of the Minor counties will hold their annual meeting. The captains of the first-class counties will meet on the Monday to appoint umpires for 1906, and the Minor counties’ captains on the Wednesday for the same purpose. C apt . C. S. R ome , the Old Harrovian, who played against Eton in 1891, 1892, and 1893, was married last Tuesday at St. Margaret’s, Westminster, to Miss Grace Blyth. The ceremony was per­ formed by Bishop Welldon, and one of the assisting clergy was the Rev. E. D. Shaw, who played for Oxford v. Cam­ bridge in 1882, making 63 (the next score being 27) and 4. W ith reference to the death of Mr. W. P. Pickering the following particulars of the family appear in the Sportsman of Tuesday, contributed by Mr. E. H. U. Pickering, a nephew of W. P. :— Edward Rowland Pickering (the father) played for Gentlemen v. Players, Mamed v. Single, &c. (1) Edward Hayes (Rev.) Assistant Master at Eton College, played in tlie Eton .XI.’s of 1824,1825, and 1826; also for Gentlemen v. Players, Cam­ bridge University, and I. Zingari. Died, May 19th, 1852. (2) Percival Andre, Q.C., Recorder of Pontefract. Died, 1876. George Smith. Died, 1883. l) James Henry (Rev.), Rector of “West Chiltington, Sussex, played in the Eton XI. of 1834 and was a good all-round cricketer. Died, 1899. (5) Arthur Proctor, a solicitor. Excellent medium- paced, round-arm bowler. Died, 1902. (6) William Percival, a member of the Stock Ex­ change, subsequently emigrating to Canada. Played for Eton in 1834, 1835, 1837 and 1838, beiD g captain in the last two years. He was absent in 1836—a big loss, as he was b y com­ mon consent the best cricketer in the Eleven. He was generally considered to have been the youngest boy who ever played in the Public Schools’ matches at Lords’. He afterwards represented Cambridge University, Gentlemen [I] v. Players and I. Zingari, and, in conjunction with the late Rev. G. J. Boudier, founded Eton Sixpenny O.O. But I fancy that the father did not represent the Gentlemen against the Players. I f the statement made by the Daily Mail yesterday is correct, there is appar­ ently trouble ahead. The D. M. says that, “ as a matter of fact, the next English team to visit Australia will go out under the auspices of Australia, quite independent of the M.C.C., which is generally regarded as the governing body of English cricket.” The D. M. further states that “ the Hon. F. S. Jackson is unable to accept the invi­ tation extended to him to take out a team . . . . and it has been decided to ask A. C. Maclaren to take out another team............. Already we understand more than one good amateur who did good work in last season’s test matches has been ‘ sounded,’ with favourable results, and whether it be Jackson or Maclaren who is in command, it will be a fully representative side with the Yorkshiremen included.” UNITED STATES v. CANADA. N ote .—In our last issue we were not able to give details of the United States first innings. Below will be found the complete scores. Played at Toronto on August 28, 29 and 30. Canada w on by an innings and 29 runs. U nited S tates . First innings. Second innings. J. B. King, run out ..........29 c Dyson, b Cam­ eron .................20- D. H. Adams, st Saunders, b Cameron........................ 9 b Whittaker ... 18 P. N. Le Boy, c and b Cameron ........................ 0 b Cameron.......... 2 O. 0. Morris, c Saunders, b Cameron ........................ 8 b Cameron.......... 0 E. M. Cregar, c Lounsbor- c Hall, b Whit- ough, b Mossman ..........25 taker ... ... 8 J. H. Mason, st Saunders, b Mossman ................. 0 not out ...........1J H. R. Cartwright, Jr., run out ............................... 0 b Whittaker ... 5 H. W. Middleton, c Evans, b Cameron .................15 run out ........... 8 W .P. O’Neill,b Cameron... 0 c Evans, b Moss­ man .................15 E. K. l.eech, b Cameron ... 28 c Cameron, b Mossman ... 0 F. A. Greene, not out.......... 9 b Mossman ... 0 Byes ........................ 4 Lb 2, w 1............ 3 Total ..........127 C anada . Total ...• ... S9 H. F. Lounsborougli, c and b K ing.......... 0 F. C. Evans, c King, b A dam s.................67 Rev. F. W. Terry, lbw, b Middleton ..........23 W. E. Hull, c and b Adams .................12 L. V. S. York, c King, b Le R oy................. 2 Dr. J. J. Cameron, c Leech, b Greene ... 16 F. S.Beddow, st Leech, b Le Roy ..........37 S. W. Mossman, b Greene .................20 D. W. Saunders, lbw, b King .................22' W. Whittaker,notout 15 F. Dyson, c Morris, b King........................ 1 B 16, lb 9, w &... 30 Total ...245 BOWLING ANALYSIS. U n ite d S tates. First innings. Second innings. B. M. R. W. B. M. R W, Whittaker ... 60 1 28 0 ........... 84 2 32 3 Cameron.......... 120 3 55 6 ............120 6 50 3 Mossman.......... 60 0 40 2 ........... 35 2 4 3 Cameron bowled 1 wide. Runs at the fall of each wicket. C anada . B. M. R. W. K in g..........112 5 6L 3 O’Neill ... 36 1 16 0 Middleton 36 2 16 1 Cregar ... 36 0 23 0 B. M. R.W . Adams ... 78 2 36 2 Le Roy ... 60 4 19 2 Greene ...114 6 44 2