Cricket 1906

A p r il 26, 1906. CRICKET: A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. 15 frequently given presentation bats to various successful players, that to reverse the pro­ cedure would not only he a graceful act on the part of cricketers, hut would also assist in providing a museum which would prove most interesting to future generations. Probably becauBO scoring has, in recent years, become so easy a matter, compared with what it was formerly, bats are not now so frequently given for large individual innings played in exhibition cricket. What must, in its way, be a record was associated with Alfred Lubbock’s success in the Eton v. Winchester match, at Eton, in 1863. The batsman named, whose doings before he reached the age of twenty were almost phe­ nomenal, was then seventeen years of age, and, in celebration of his innings of 174 not out, received no less than forty bats! Dr. E. M. Grace, who is, one is glad to note, still as keen on the game as ever, has received about fifty presentation bats during his long career. “ The first one was in 1855, given me by old William Clarke of the A.K.E., when I played against them for XXII. of West Gloucestershire.” When “ Billy ” Burrup was Hon. Sec. of the Surrey County C.C., it was the invariable custom to present each player making a score of 50 or more with a new bat. The presen­ tation was generally made at the conclusion of the innings by “ Billy” himself, who would stand on the steps of the old pavilion, with a pipe in one hand and the bat in the other. The ceremony—a small one, perhaps, but considered important, none the less—was always marked by a small speech, a kindly speech, from the Hon. Sec., who never failed to conclude his remarks by observing : “ You 'are that pluck about you which we ALL so much admire.” Old William Burrup was a picturesque figure in those less serious days, and one regrets that snap-shottists were unknown when be was wont to carry the claret-cup out to the players in the centre of the Oval on a hot afternoon, or to collect money in a cocoa-nut shell from the ring in order to recognise a performance of unusual merit on the part of one of the players. It is not surprising that an old cricketer should become extremely fond of his bat. It has been related of Jas. Broadbridge, of Sussex, that he became- so attached to his that he would use it even as a walking stick, whilst George Anderson, of Yorkshire, on moro than one occasion took his to bed with him. The bat ofold John Bowyer, of Mitcham, was nailed to his coffin lid. Daniel Day, of Surrey and Hampshire, when he died, left directions that his bat (worm-eatenwith age), pads and walking-stick should be buried with him, which was done. Johnny Mullagh, a member of the Australian aboriginal team of 1868,died at Harrow, in Australia, in 1891, and on his coffin were placed a bat and a set of stumps decorattd with the Harrow colours. OBITUARY. R ev . F ra n k M a r s h a ll. Although Mr. Marshall waa chiefly known in connection with his many services to Rugby fcotball, he was in his younger days a most enthusiastic crick­ eter. When he wag head-master of Almondbury Grammar School he played in the local leagues, and many were the amusing tales which he told of his ex­ periences in connection with them. He represented the Huddersfield C.C. on the Yorkshire County committee for several years. THE METROPOLITAN CLUBS IN 1906. (Continued from page 77.) Year by year the list of members of the A rtists C.C. grows larger, and Mr. G. Hillyard Swinstead, who continues as its honorary secretary, is to be congratu­ lated on the success which has attended his efforts. He has arranged an attractive list of mitches, of which the captains will ba: Messrs. E. A. Abbey, R.A., H. H. LaThan^ue, A.E.A., H. J. Ford, G. Gas- covne, K. T. M. Teesdale, G. P. Jacomb- -Hood, and Hon. W. J. James, in addition to himself. The opening match takes place on May 1st and the eighth annual dinner will be held on May 9th at Pagani’s Restaurant. Mr. E. A. Abbey, R.A., is president of the club and Mr. H. H. L* Thangue, A.R.A., vice-presi­ dent. Mr. Hillyard Swinstead’s address is 14, Kidderpore Avenue, Hampstead, N.W. MAY. I. Kensington Park Ground, Varnishing DayMatch 8. Kensington Park Ground, v. Royal Academy Students 18. Esher, v. Authors (E. W. Hornung’s XI.) 26. Harlow, v. Moor Hall . JUNE. 2. Worplesdon, v. H. Hesketli-Pritcliard’s XI. 28. Home Park, Windsor, v. “ The Bowlers” JULY. 2. Farnham, v. Allaliakbarrio (J. M. Barrio’s XI.) 10. Bickley Park, v. Musicians (R. Kennerly Rum- ford’s XI.) 5. Rudgwick, v. Rudgwick (G. Claude Barker’s XI.)* AUGUST. 3. Shackleford, v. Hall Place (W. E. Horne’s XI.) * Two-day match. For nearly every Saturday the B r ix ­ ton W anderers have two matches arranged, and occasionally they have three. They also frequently play on Wednesdays. The honorary secretary, Mr. A. R. Whitley, 85, Denmark Hill, S.E., has arranged an excellent list, and among opposing teams are WorthiDg, Lewes Priory, Spencer, Sutton, Forest Hill, London and Westminster Bank, Surrey Olub and Ground, Private Banks, and Young Amateurs. Messrs. H. E. Smith, Milestone House, Denmark Hill, S.E., and H. Thurston, 32, Trent R)ad, Brixton Hill, S.W., are assistant secre­ taries, while the captain of the first eleven is Mr. F. Odell. MAY. 5. Home, v. Croydon 12. Lower Sydenham, v. National Provincial Bank 19. Home, v. Cyphers 23. Brookwood, v. Brookwood Asylum 26. Wandsworth, v. Spencer JUNE. 2. Worthing, v. Worthing 4. Lewes, v. Lewes Priory 5. Eastbourne, v. St. Andrew’s Masters 9. Home, v. Ibis 13. Sutton, v. Sutton 16. Tulse Hill, v. J. C. Lovell’s XI. 20. Norwood, v. Norwood 23. Home, v. Forest Hill 27. Arlesey, v. Three Counties 30. Home, v. Spencer JULY. 2. Hampton Wick, v. Hampton Wick 7. Home, v. London and Westminster Bank 9. v. R. Kenward’s XI. 10. v. Hampton Wick 11. v. Dulwich 12. v, Norbury Park 13. v. Surrey C. and G. 14. v. Sutton 21. Norbury, v. L. & W. Bank 27. Norbury, v. Norbwy Park 28. Home, v. Hampton Wick AUGUST. 1. Beckenham, v. Cyphers 4. Croydon, v. Croydon 6. Hayward’s Heath, v. Hayward’s Heath 11. Home, v. Private Banks 18. Forest Hill, v. Forest Hill 22. Home, v. Catfcrham 25. Home, v. National Provincial Bank 29. Catford, v. Private Banks SEPTEMBER. 1. Penge, v. Ibis 8. Home, v. L. & County Bank 11. Home, v. Young Amateurs Four feims are run nearly every week by the F orest H ill C.C., whose hono­ rary secretaries are Mr. W. R. Williams, 30, Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, and Mr. T. J. Balkwill, 6 , Garlies Road, Forest Hill (assistant). The captain of the first eleven is Mr. F. Skipper, and Mr. H. W. Foster, M.P., the old Hampshire cricketer, is one of the Vice-Presidents. The Home Week takes place in J illy, and comprises matches against Norbury Park, Granville, M.C.C., Wanderers, London County, and Sutton. The club holds open-air entertainments onWhit Monday, the August Bank Holiday, and also on July 4th. APRIL* 21. Home, v. Crofton Park 28. Dulwich, v. Dulwich MAY. 5. Home, v. Spencer 12. Sydenham, v. Ibis 19. Norwood, v. Norwood 26. Home, v. London and Westminster Bank 30. Home, v. Mr. F. J. Covell's XI. JUNE. 2. Beckenham, v. Cyphers 4. Croydon, v. Croydon 9. Home, v. Private Banks 16. Home, v. National Provincial Bank 18. Lee, v. Granville 23. East Dulwich, v. Brixton Wanderers 30. Home, v. Ibis JULY. 2. v. Norbury Park 3. v. Granville 4. v. M.C.C. 5. v. Wanderers 6. v. London County 7. v. Sutton 14. Wandsworth, v. Spencer 21. Catford, v. Private Banks 25. Norbury, v. Norbury Park 28. Home, v. Dulwich AUGUST. 4. Sutton, v. Sutton 6. Home, v. Croydon 11. Home, v. Cyphers 18. Home, v. Brixton Wanderers 22. Palace, v. I ondon County 25. Norbury, v. London and Westminster Bank SEPTEMBER. 1. Home, v. Norwood 8. Home, v. Catford Bridge F.G. 15. Honor Cak Park, v. Crofton Park The honorary s:cretary of the K e n l e y C.C. is Mr. E. O. Paterson, 2, Gods'one Road, Keuley, while the captain is Mr. T. J. Bruce. The Week takes place in July, when the following teams will be opposed: C. F. Tufnell’s XL . Banstead, Holmesdale, G. S. Orr’s XI., Surrey Club and Ground, and Norwood. The names of most of the best clubs in the neighbourhood appear on the card, in addition to Whitgift Wanderers, Black* heath, and Beckenham. APRIL. 28. Kenley, Married v. Single MAY. 5. Kenley, v. Streatham 12. Kenley, v. Blackheath 19. Banstead, v. BanBtead 26. Tao'tin'g, v. Upptar Tooting i Home Week j Home Week