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Sept.-Bell made highest score for the Schreiber Vase.

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Gloucester. Lady Ducie's Second Cup won by Hon. Captain
Porcher-Captains Porcher and Godfray losing the Officer's
Challenge Cup by I point only. Bell also won a £3 prize with
excellent shooting.

Cricket Matches.

The First Class v. The College.

This, the last match of the season, was played on Saturday, the 27th of September, and contrary to all expectations, resulted in an easy victory for the First Class. This victory was chiefly owing to the really good bowling of Brice and Filgate, who, with the help of the ground which was certainly in favour of the bowlers, managed to dismiss the College for the small score of 89, of which Reid got 19 in good form, and Wyatt and Stewart played steadily for their scores of 13 and 12 respectively. The First Class sent in Myers and Renny-Tailyour to the bowling of Chandler and Fox, and it was not till 29 had been scored that those two gentlemen were parted: Watts came next, but soon lost his wicket to Fox. Filgate now joined Renny-Tailyour and runs began to come fast, when Chandler caught the latter from the slows. Brice came next, but soon lost Filgate's company, who retired when the score was at 78, for a well played innings of 22; the wickets now began to fall fast, and no one made much of a stand till Bradley came in. He and Brice then began to punish the bowling to such an extent, that charge after charge was tried, but to no effect. At last Cuppage, the Captain, was persuaded to try an over, but runs came all the faster. For whether it was the tremendous hop this novel bowler took before delivering the ball, or whether it was the peculiar way in which he spread his legs (Jim says to prevent his trousers, which certainly were rather tight, from splitting) it is impossible to say; but both Brice and Bradley seemed uncommonly fond of hitting him, for five, which they did no less than three times, from the only three overs which he could be persuaded to bowl. Cuppage then gave the ball to Stewart, and Wade relieved Bramwell: the latter of these charges proved fatal to Brice, who was caught at mid-on for a well played innings of 52. Bernard came next, but was soon disposed of, leaving Bradley to carry out his bat for a well got 18. The College had 84 to get to save the innings, but they were short of this number by 46, their whole total only reaching 38.

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After a match of great interest this enviable distinction finally was gained by the Rev. H. E. Bayly's house. The B. Day Boys were their opponents, and began. They effected only 62 in their first innings, of which Pryce got 29. The Baylyites headed them by

38 runs, and of their 100, Rickford, Carter, and F. A. Allen did their duty to the tune of 37, 25, and 20. The Day Boys' second innings produced 91 runs, three this time getting into doubles, viz.: -Haines and Hamilton, 21 each, and Collins, 16. This left the Baylyites 54 to win, which they got for the loss of 6 wickets, Rickford and Carter again doing well, with 14 and 16 not out. In the Day Boys, Worthington got 7 wickets in the first innings, and for their opponents Harrison was fatal to 8 and 6 in the respective innings. The following are the draws:

VICTORS.

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J. Brook-Smith, Esq.
Rev. J. Graves.
Rev. G. W. Smyth.
Rev. H. E. Bayly.

V. Rev. T. M. Whittard.

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c Lloyd, b Hamilton

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Ist Innings.

MR. BAYLY'S BOARDING-HOUSE.

C. W. H. Rickford, b Worthington

G. R. Ramsay, b Worthington

A. G. Schuyler, c Shittler, b Worthington
W. H. Llewellyn, b Worthington

L. Hagonin, b Shittler

F. A. Carter, c Collins, b Worthington.. 25 not out

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The Cricket Season of 1867, the longest and most agreeable we have had here for some time, ended on Wednesday, the 2nd of October; the beautiful weather we enjoyed throughout the month of September made long scores a more common occurrence than usual at the end of the season, and rendered the total number of runs obtained by individual members of the Eleven far greater than we ever remember before. Of the matches played by the Eleven, a large majority have been victories, since they have only suffered three defeats; while their victories over even good Elevens were numerous and well deserved.

During the whole season the Eleven have been well up to form, once or twice, perhaps, they did not shew to advantage, but these things must happen sometimes. The contretemps which prevented Abbott from playing for some time, and Baker's absence were very serious drawbacks, but even when deprived of them the Eleven shewed some very excellent Cricket. The M.C.C. match was very creditable to us, and that with Marlboro' was certainly no disgrace as far as it went, for if our opponents gave us plenty of fielding first innings, their runs were got by good steady Cricket, and our batting was sufficiently good for the first five wickets to give us fair reason to think that the 80 runs might have been pulled off by the last five, and perhaps a few put on over and above. The batting at the end of the season was much better than usual, and the bowling and fielding all through was certainly above par; in the latter department especially, the Eleven shewed to advantage, both at Marlboro' and Lord's. To Abbott, the Eleven are greatly indebted for his able management of Cricket matters for two years; but they have also every cause to be grateful to Lillywhite, whose

efficiency as a "coach" has been proved during many years.

It

is hardly possible to over-rate the interest he takes in the Eleven, and the pains he bestows on them; and we feel sure that it would be hard to find anyone better able to teach young cricketers the two essential points of "bringing that left shoulder forward," and "keeping that right foot steady" than "old Jim."

L. C. ABBOTT.-Captain, and without doubt a good one. A first-class all round cricketer, having a strong defence with great hitting powers. As a field is not to be surpassed. On his day a difficult bowler with a good break back. Was unfortunately prevented from playing much this season owing to a bad accident. Has left.

F. BAKER. Again has obtained the highest average, fully sustaining the reputation he had earned for himself last year. He was unfortunately able

to play but little for the Eleven this season, but his fine defence and all round hitting was as good as ever, and his fielding very much improved. Also useful as a change bowler. Has left.

E. A. BRICE.-A first-class School bowler, having an undeniable break back; also, quite up to the mark as a bat, hitting all round, combined with a very strong defence. A good and hard working field. Captain for 1868. C. R. FILGATE.—A good man all round, being a tremendous hitter with a strong defence. Has obtained 1,031 runs for his School this season. Is a beautiful field anywhere, but more especially at long leg. Has much improved as a bowler, and gives promise of being some day a really good one.

E. F. F. CUPPAGE.-A very dangerous bat. When once well in can ably defend his wicket, and punish the loose ones tremendously. An excellent field at short slip.

T. Y. BRAMWELL.-A good all-round cricketer, being a steady and painstaking bat, with a good strong defence; took the wicket well during the earlier part of the season. A good slow round arm bowler, a first-rate long stop, and a safe catch.

P. H. S. BARROW.-A neat and really good bát, though rather unfortunate this season. Hits well to the leg, and is a good man to send in first. A useful field at point. Has left.

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H. RENNY-TAILYOUR.-A tremendous hitter in his day though rather uncerhe also frequently shows good defence. A magnificent out field having plenty of dash. Is sometimes useful as a change bowler.

A. CHANDLER.-An exceedingly steady and determined bat, often getting runs when they are badly wanted. A hard hitter, but slow between the wickets. A fair change bowler, and a good out field.

A. H. HAMILTON.-Not very successful as a bat this season. A useful field at long leg. Has left.

H. Fox.-One of the bowlers of the Eleven. Changes his pace with great judgment and dexterity, and with good fielding can hardly fail to be successful. Has very much improved as a bat.

J. J. REID. Bids fair to rival his brother as a wicket keeper. and hits hard, but sacrifices too much to style.

T. WISE.-Is a really good and steady bat, with plenty of nerve.

Is a good bat

An improving

field.

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