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Globe, Volume VII, Issue 798, 12 January 1877, Page 3

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THE ALL-ENGLAND ELEVEN y FIFTEEN OF VICTORIA. (Australasian. ) First Day— Tuesday, December 26. Shortly before three o’clock the Britishers, amid a good round of applause, took their stations in the field, Alexander and Cooper being the first representative batsmen of Victoria. Shaw started the bowling at the north end, the field being dispositioned as follows Pooley, wicketkeeper, Southerton, point; Emmett, short leg ; Charlwood, dote mid on ; Ulyett, long field ; Greenwood, at hit over bowler’s head ; Hill, mid off; Selby, third man. Pursuant to Shaw’s invariable custom his first over was a maiden, Cooper being the recipient, Lillywhite took the attack at the other end, and Alexander caused the first incident in the game by making two runs from an off drive, the ball going between the fieldsmen. Both batsmen after this settled down into steady play, Cooper being very laboured in style, and appa-ently uneasy when dealing with the great Nottingham bowler, Alexander surprised every one by the steadiness of his play, that inveterate slogger’s form being quite of the defensive kind. He, however, scored more freely than his comrade, causing “ ten ” to be hoisted on the black board, amid demonstrations of approval. Just prior to that announcement Cooper had a narrow shave of being run out in attempting a run off Bhaw. Cooper had for close upon half an hour monopolised Shaw's attention, but a cut off Lillywhite brought Cooper away from his uncomfortable position, and Alexander had to face the renowned Handler. Many misgivings were given expression to regarding Alexander’s career when faced to Shaw, Shaw, after the first ball or two, had evidently taken his opponent’s measure, and he induced Alexander to lunge out forward at a slow hanging ball. The batsman, being deceived by the pace, played too soon, and the ball went back in the direction of Shaw, who secured a very brilliaut one-handed catch. Alexander’s patient display was a very creditable performance. The board showed I—l2—lß as Gibson, the skipper of the Victorians, took block. Gibson received the remainder of the over without mishap, but Cooper, in Lillywhite’s next, gave Southerton a rather slow but difficult chance at point, which was not secured, a single resulting. Both batsmen played with extreme caution, and the game to the onlookers became funereally slow, maiden overs being very numerous. The ice was broken by Cooper making a single off Lillywhite, which should have ended Gibson’s career. The ball was well fielded by Ulyett at coverpoint, but being badly returned to Pooley, Gibson’s life was saved. The same player subsequently had another escape of being run out. When the score had reached 20 runs the storm came on, and put an end to further play for the day. Shaw’s bowling was very fine, and the little fielding the Englishmen had to do they did well, Selby at third man being several times applauded for his dexterity.

Second Day—Thuesdat, December 28, About ten minutes after the appointed time Gibson and Cooper, the two “ not-out ” men of the previous day, resumed their stations at the wickets, Shaw and Lillywhite being the opposing bowlers. Both men batted with extreme caution, Shaw in particular being carefully treated. When a few runs had been added to the score, Cooper had a narrow escape of being run out by Ulyett at cover point The fieldsman over-ran himself, and failed to pick up the ball. Regardless of this warning, Cooper gave Ulyett another chance, and in attempting a short run, Ulyett, by a most brilliant effort, dashed at the ball, handled it well, and threw down the wicket, and Cooper had to retire with 6 runs to his credit. Two wickets down for 27 runs—not half a bad beginning for Victoria. Kelly came next, and immediately commenced offensive operations, causing great delight in the public mind. He opened with a very pretty cut in the slips for a brace off Shaw, and sent the next ball to long off for a single, bringing 30 to light, Kelly played most vigorously, treating the English bowling with the utmost disdain. He made matters particularly unpleasant for Shaw, and made several splendid drives off him, causing an extra man to be placed in the long field. Gibson, too was not idle, and encouraged by the dashing efforts of Kelly, his play became less stiff, and the veteran scored freely to the on aide off Lilly white, whose bowling he seemed to like. Thirty was succeeded by 40 on the face of the telegraph board, and still the score kept mount ing up Just after the latter number had been announced Gibson sent a catch uncomfortably close to Armitage, who was stationed at mid-off. The. fielding was excellent, particularly that of Emmett at point; but the bowling was a long way from being first class. Runs still came fast, and Shaw retired in favor of Hill, one of England’s renowned fast trundlers. The efforts of the Yorkshireman were watched with interest, and as Victoria is just now rather weak in fast bowling, it was expected that the scoring would be kept within respectable limits. Hill’s first over was a maiden; but Gibson, still “ rough” on Lillywhite, made a serviceable on hit for 2 runs, which brought 50 to the public gaze, and a round of applause from the spectators. Lillywhite, finding his efforts futile, handed the ball to Southerton. The change had the desired effect, and Southerton drove Kelly on to his wicket. Kelly was becoming very dangerous when the new bowler was put on, and had got well set at the wickets. 3—16—54. Horan, the East Melbourne crack, next appeared, and Gibson signalised the arrival of his companion in arms by scoring from both ends. Ilorau began very steadily, and at length broke tho ice by making a single to the on off Hill, Mainly through tho efforts of Gibson 60 appeared, but soon after that proclamation Southerton sent in the veteran an undeniable one, which shot and broke, and removed his leg stump. Gibson’s innings for 21 runs was a meritorious performance, and his success must have completely silenced his detractors. Four wickets down for 6> runs was not a very rosy aspect of affairs for England’s chance of victory, and the knowing ones shook their heads and said the Eleven were in for another defeat. Tho next comer was Woolf, the South Melbourne colt, who opened his account on the score.sheet by an extremely flukey 2 in Ju.C giips off Southerton, whose bowling at this juncture was apparently difficult to play, and in the succeeding over a fast shooter from him nearly sent Horan away, the batsman just dropping down upon it in lime, and snicking it for 2

runs, causing 70 to be hoisted on the board. Ulyett relieved Hill, who had not been bowling straight. Several maiden overs from each end followed, after which Southertor sent down a fast one to Woolf, which beat him. and the "colt” retired for 5 runs Longhuan, who followed, was doomed to be. n jt'i.i'tunste, as, after making a single, he played a bail from Ulyett on to bis wicket. The board showed 6—l-—72 as Hastings filled the vacancy. A slight stand was made between the two Bast Melbourne men, and 80 was announced in consequence of Selby, who was longstopping, giving four byes, two of which were overthrows. In running them tne batsmen got confused, and had the oall been returned properly one or the other of them must have been run out. That fate, however, was in store for Hastings soon after ; he made a beautiful cut off Southertun to the pavilion fence, and in attempting to run a fourth run he lost his wicket, Selby just saving the four and returning the ball splendidly. Hastings richly merited his fate for so foolish an attempt. 7—4—86. Newing, who succeeded, made 2 to the on from Uiyett’s first ball, but the bowler sent his bails flying in the succeeding one, the batsman being apparently beaten by sheer pace, A special round of applause greeted the arrival of Midwinter upon the scene. Between him and Horan the stand of the day was made, and the sensational events look place. Horan was now well set and playing [excellent cricket, treating the bowlbig in a masterly style. Midwinter began very steadily, but after breaking the ice he commenced to open his shoulders and give the spectators a sample of his hitting powers. A round of applause told that the century had been proclaimed, and that Midwinter had hit Southerton very hard to square leg for 4 runs, The scoring now became fast and furious, Horan being content with modest efforts, allowing Midwinter to do the smiting. Midwinter’s next great, effort was a grand drive over Armitage’s head in the long field for 4 runs, which was lustily cheered, 110 up, and the crowd delighted with Midwinter’s “ tall” hitting. Emmett, the left-handed fast bowler of the team, took charge of the attack at Southerton’s end. The change did not disturb the batsmen, and Horan made a fine cut off the new bowler for 3 runs, Shaw resumed bowling at the other end, Uiyett’s bowling being too short to be dangerous. Horan made a fine hit off Shaw over Oharlwood’s head for 4 runs, and in the next over from the same bowler the sensation of the day took place in a spleudid straight drive by Midwinter, who sent a ball from Shaw over the spectators’ heads, for which 5 runs were awarded. It was a grand hit, and the ball from hit to pitch must have gone close upon 120 yards. Soon after 130 had been hoisted up Shaw went on at the other end, and, as a precaution, extended his outfielders to the chains, with an evident desire to induce the smiter to give a catch to one of the men stationed there. This plan ought to have been crowned with success, as Midwinter in a few overs after made a terribly high hit, which dropped fairly into Charlwood’s bauds, and as fairly out again, to the amusement of the spectators and the disgust of the eleven. Two runs resulted from the hit, and 140 was indicated. Midwinter became quite fearless as to where he hit, and he gave Shaw a difficult chance of catching him off his own bowling, the ball just being reached with his right hand. Emmett was not bowling straight, nor did Shaw keep down the runs, and soon 150 appeared. Midwinter treated Shaw too cavalierly, and gave Charlwood another long catch. The ball travelled high and fair, and Charlwood running back, secured a most brilliant one-handed catch, which was loudly applauded. Midwinter’s innings for 41 runs was a dashing exhibition of cricket, and he well deserved the ovation with which ho was greeted on his return to the pavilion. As is usually the case in cricket the departure of one man who makes a stand is bound to be followed by the dismissal of his comrade. Horan next took leave of the scene. In hitting at a ball to leg from Shaw he hit too soon, and skied it to Southerton at mid on, who secured an easy catch. Horan’s innings for 34 cannot be too highly spoken of. It was thorough cricket from start to finish, and a most scientific display. Ten wickets for 155. Another stand of slight duration was made between Blackham. and Hodges, and despite the efforts of Hili and Shaw the batsmen caused the appearance of 170 upon the board, at which stage the left-hander, in essaying to make a cut off Shaw, gave Selby a high and easy catch at cover point. Allan, who succeeded, had but a brief stay. The first ball from Shaw, a slow one, he went out of his ground to play. He missed it, and Pooley, the wicket-keeper, was brought into requisition. 12—0 —170. Kendall, who followed, made matters very lively, and hit out right merrily from the start. He soon caused Hill’s retirement, and though he “ pulled” the bowling occasionally, he scored very ; freely. At 180 Ulyett went on again without causing any cessation in the scoring, both Kendall and Blackham being very busy. Lilly white ought to have secured a very simple catch at mid-off which Kendall entrusted him with. The captain dropped it in the most careless style; but Shaw squared matters by bowling the left hander in the next over, after that batsman had played a free innings of 11 runs. Thirteen wickets for 188 runs, A special round of applause greeted the appearance of the veteran Bam Uosstick, the last man. The first ball from Shaw to the new comer was nearly fatal ; but the veteran played the next in safety. In Ulyett’s next over the Victorian innings was brought to an end by Blackham being given out leg before wicket. Blackham’s innings for 20 runs was an exceedingly well played and useful contribution. A few minutes remaining before the appointed time of drawing the stumps, Emmett and Armitage went to the wickets and played one over without result of any kind, when the play ended. Third Day—Friday, December 28. Armitage and Emmett, the two not-out men of the previous day, took their stations at the wickets, the bowlers being Allan at the south end, and Midwinter at the other, Midwinter opened the day’s play by presenting Armitage with a maiden over, but off A : lan’s second over a single was scored by Armitage, Allan having changed ends. Both batsmen were compelled to act upon the defensive, as the bowling was splendid from both ends, and the fielding superb. Maiden over after maiden over succeeded each other, and the first hit of any note was one to the -,ff from Midwinter. Emmett then made a biaca to leg off Allan, whom he afterwards cut in fine style for 3, bringing 10 up on the board, amid a cheer from the spectators, who behaved most impartially all through, The batting was very patient, and it appeared to bo the tactics of the two Yorkshiremen to tire the bowlers out on the true wickets,

When the score had reached 19 runs, Armitage, in playing late at a ball from Midwinter, was grandly caug! t by Blackham at the wickets. The score stood at I—lo—l 9 as Selby came in. The bowling at both ends was so good and the fielders so alert that Selby could not obtain an opening for some time At length he got a chance, and made a fine on hit for 4 from Midwinter to the pavilion fence, which contribution he supplemented by a brace from the same bowler soon after. Selby’s eagerness to score, however, nearly lost him hi'] wicket, and in jumping out of his ground ro hit a slow ball from Midwinter he gave Blackham an easy chance of stumping, which was declined. Twenty had been pro claimed some time, and the Britishers were looking very dangerous, when Allan upsettire hopes of England’s supporters by clean bowling Emmett for 13—two for 25 1 Ulyett, the pride of the team, followed, and immediately commenced offensive operations—4. to leg off Allan being his first attempt. He then made two grand straight drives for 4 each off Midwinter, and 40 was announced. Matters began to look very pro mising for the Eleven, with Dlyetb so well set and scoring fast. Two more runs were added to the score, when Ulyett drove a ball very bard back to Hastings at mid-wicket The little East Melbourne man was equal to the occasion, and made a most brilliant catch. Ulyett’s innings of 16 was a spirited cout ibutioa, Oharlwood joined Selby, who soon after the union gave Alexander an easy caich at mid off, which that usually sure catch dropped. Selby being let off, began to play with more freedom, and being well assisted by Oharlwood the half century soon showed it self, and a 4 off Midwinter to square leg, and two nice hits off Allan by Oharlwood, a cut and an off drive, brought another 10 to the general account. A change was deemed advisable, and Kendall relieved Allan, and Sara Oosstick took the ball from Midwinter. The first ball that Oosstick bowled to Oharlwood was to the off and very wide. Oharl wood, eager to score, lunged out at it, and gave Allan an easy catch at short-slip. Seven wickets for €0 runs, and the supporters of Victoria quite jubilant. Greenwood followed, and a long stand was made between him and Selby, the latter scoring very fast, principally by pretty cuts. At this stage of the game the bowling and fielding of the Fifteen were excellent, Kendall being very straight and difficult to play. 70 up. After lunch, Midwinter nearly bowled Selby in the first over, but Greenwood played with great determination, The score rapidly mounted up till 90 was reached, when Allan bowled Selbyoff his leg, af terthat batsman had played an exceedingly good innings for 32. He, however gave two chances —one at the wickets, and one to Alexander, but the latter can scarcely be urged against his cricket, as there were fifteen men in the field. Eight wickets down for 90, and the hopes of the Britishers not so buoyant. Pooley, who filled the vacancy, was not destined to have a long sojourn at the wickets, as Allan bowled him after he had made a brace. The telegraph board showed 6—2—94 as Alfred Shaw issued forth to raise the falling fortunes of his side, Greenwood was busy, and mainly through his exertions the century was hoisted up, amid a round of applause. Kendall went on to howl again vies Midwinter. Greenwood made a good leg hit for 4 off the left hander, which ho followed up by making 2 more off the same over, bringing 110 on the board. All hope of the Eleven catching their opponents on the first innings were rudely dissipated by Allen taking Shaw’s bails, that batsman playing the ball on to the wicket. Shaw mournfully retired to make room for the captain, Lilly white, for whom the spectators and the players gave three cheers. Seven wickets for 114 runs. A snick for one by the captain, and a fine hit for 4 from Kendall, brought 120 to the public gaze. Greenwood’s time had now arrived, Alexander securing a catch, which be gave at mid on from Kendall’s bowling. Greenwood’s innings for 27 runs will rank with that of Ullyet as a first-class display. He hit hard and well, and his defence was very good. 9 for 126 . The vete- an Southerton joined his captain, who scored 9 in three hits, bringing 130 up, and bringing Allan opposite Southerton, The first ball, a fast “ Yorker ” was one too many for the new comer. Down wont his wicket, and the first innings of the Eleven closed for 135 runs, or 55 behind their opponents. ; The usual interval having taken place, the Englishmen took their places in the field, Shaw and Ulyett being the bowlers, the former trundling at the north end and Ulyett at the south. The first representatives of tee Fifteen were as in the first inningtj, Alexander and Cooper. The remainder of the play may be very easily described. Alexander was splendidly caught by Greenwood at longfield from a very lofty effort to hit -draw. Gibson had his wickets disturbed by Ulyett with a snlendid bail, and the same bowler sent Kelly’s stumps also flying in the next over, and three of Victoria’s best men thus fell for a total of 1 run, a bye, 30 —1 was not an agreeable picture to gaze upon, and utter astonishment filled the spectators at the fiasco that was taking place. Shaw had a wicket just to suit him, and with the batsmen’s shadow on the lino of pitch his deceptive balls were very difficult to play. Horan joined Cooper only to witness another disaster. Shaw sent in that batsman a slow one, at which Cooper played “anyhow,” and had to retire, 4 I—3, though not so bad, was not cheering to look at, Woolf joined Horan, but Shaw was again the destroying agent, and Woolf’s contribution was nil. As 5 o—3 came to sight Loughnan took his place at the wickets. He opened with a single off Shaw to the off, and was applauded for the deed. Shaw in the same over sent in one with about half a foot of break upon it. It was too much for Loughnan, who could not resist it. There was no one, it appeared, equal to the task of staying the panic which had set in. Hastings followed, and after making 1 run, lost his head and ran himself out, He should have been bowled by the first ball that Shaw delivered to him, the ball just shaving the bails. The next comer (NewingJ was another victim to Shaw, who was bowling superbly. 8—0 —10 was the sad announcement of the state of affairs as Midwinter joiued Horan. The latter, who had been playing with great coolness and pluck, sadly wanted an assistant. In Midwinter he got one; The giant soon got to work by hitting Shaw a skyer to the off, which was not far enough for Greenwood to catch. He then made a splendid hit to the on off Shaw, sending the ball clean into the stand reserve for 5 runs. Tremendous cheering greeted the feat, and the Victorians began to breathe more freely as 20 presented itself, and Midwinter hit Shaw once more for 4 to the pavilion fence, Horan backed him up well, and as the time was fast

approaching for drawing the stumps for the day, it was expected both players would earry their bats out. This hope was not realised, and the last ball of Dlyett’s—a terrifically fast full-pitihed one—hit the !op of the middle stump, and Midwinter retired, with the score of 12 to his credit. The play then ceased The bowling of ' : haw was beyond all praise, and Ulyer* proved hie usefulness as a bowler most conclusively by clean bowling three such men as Kelly, Gibson, and Midw n er, Tnc field mg of the Eleven was much admired, particularly their return of the ball to the wicket-keeper. Altogether the display of cricket on both sides was the finest ever seen in the colony. The Victorians fielded admirably—in fact, quite as good as the Eleven, and Allan, Midwinter, and Kendall as bowlers acquitted themselves with great credit. Allan secured five of the English wickets for 44 runs, Fourth Day—Saturday, December 30. Punctuality marked the resumption of tlm game, Horan, who carried out his bat from the previous day, had for a companion Blackham, the Victorian wicket-keeper Horan took strike, and Shaw, bowling at the north end, sent in a maiden over as usual, but Ulyett,’s first ball to Blackham at the other end nearly proved fatal to h>’m, the bail just going over the bails, hitting Pooley a severe blow. Horan ran to make a leg bye, but changing his mind, went back, and only just got back in time. Ulyett was bumping very much, and was not well on the wicke . Shaw, for a wonde:, gave a ball well to the off, which Horan cut very prettily for 2 ; 30 up, and both batsmen well in. Runs name rather freely from Dlyett, particularly to the leg side, where Horan, with the assistance of Greenwood, who did not pick the ball up clean, made 3. Several singles, mostly from Ulyett, follow, and 2 runs for a drive just past Ulyett by Blackham, and a fine square leg hit off Ulyett for 4 by Horan bring 40 up, and assists materially in brightening the hope of Victoria. Horan, batting grandly, is fully master of the situation, and Ihe next over from Ulyett gave him an opportunity of making a fine off hit for 3. Hot liking the rapid scoring, Lillywhite relieved Ulyett, but the change in the bowling did not come off nor did the scoring cease. 50 up. Blackham had several lucky snicks off Lillywhite, and a vigorous on-hit for 4 by Horan off Hhaw to the grand stand fence fairly “ brought down the house,” and still further applause greeted the appearance of 60 on the board, Lillywhite handed the ball to Armitage, the slow underhand bowler of the eleven. Though the slows were far from being first class, they were sufficiently good for Biackham, who was stumped by Pooley in going out of his ground to play one. A few balls previously he escaped a similar fate by a couple of inches. Blackham’s score of 16 was a very useful but lucky contribution. The Board indicated ten wickets for 67 runs, as Allan jauntily stepped into the breach. A single to Allan off the slows, and a nice on drive off the same over for 8, and 70 is proclaimed. Soon after Allan entrusted Oharlwood at midwicket off with an easy catch, and our premier trundler left the scene. 11—5—76, Kendall, who succeeded, gave a possible catch to Pooley off Shaw, and had a narrow escape of being bowled in the next by him. the ball going so close to the wicket that Pooley got out of the way, and 3 byes resulted. 80 upt Kendall then opened his shoulders, and made a splendid drive to the off from the first ball from Ulyett, who had relieved Armitage. Kendall appeared determined to have runs or retire. He snicked Ulyett’s next for one, and made a terrible spoon at Shaw’s next over. The ball dropped just over Soutbertou’e head at mid-wicket. Soon after the appearance of 90, Horan should have been run out, the ball being thrown at the wrong end, Emmett, the left-handed bowler, took the ball from Ulyett, and in his first over Kendall’s middle stump was dislodged. Kendall’s 10 was a merry little score. Eleven for 93. Cosstick followed, and saw Horan score 2 runs more for a neat j niece of leg play. Emmett’s next over to - Sam was a caution. The veteran did not | seem to relish the left handers attack ; j three balls of the four nearly bowled him, and he must have been glad when the um-1 pi re cried ‘over.” Cosstick got a single off j Emmett’s next over, bringing Horan oppo- E site the new bowler. As the latter player | had successfully resisted every other bowler I in the English team, much interest and not ? a little anxiety were manifested as to how \ Horan would play him. The batsman was ■ equal to the emergency, and cut the second 5 ball he received for a brace, which he fol- s owed up by making a splendid off drive for 8 'j from the next ball, bringing the century up, j amid great cheering. Horan soon after, in i. endeavoring to drive Shaw, gave Armitage ! the easiest of easy catches at mid-off, the j Yorkshireman dropped it, and the batsmen attempted to make a run, but the delinquent .- sent in the ball to Pooley, who slipped in > trying to secure it, and tloran thus had : two lives off one ball. Emmett, however, | had taken Oosstick’s measure, and soon the middle stump lay prostrate. Hodges, who followed, snicked Emmett for 4, when the bowler sent him an undeniable one, and the innings of the Fifteen closed for 105 runs. Horan, who carried out his bat for 47, was carried aloft on the shoulders of his comrades. He received quite a triumph on his entrance to the pavilion. ! After the wickets had been swept and rolled, the Fifteen took the field, the first j pair of Englishmen being Lillywhite and Ulyett, the latter receiving a maiden over to start with from Allan, Lillywhite scored I to leg off Midwinter’s first ball, and Ulyett in the same over made a slashing straight drive, which was well stopped by Woolf. Ulyett had become well set at the wickets, and the ground being just suited to his stylo of cricket, it was expected the crack professional batsman was in for a long score. A slow one from Allan, however, caught him in two minds," and ho made a half kind of a hit, and the ball rose and found a resting place in the bands of Alexander at raid wicket off—l—B—6—and the best batsmau in the team gone. Belby, who followed, had a very narrow escape from being bowled by Allan, the first ball just grazing the wickets In Midwinter’s next over another disaatei for England occurred. Lillywhite let out very savagely at one well up from Midwinter, and not getting the ball well on the bat, it soared high and far towards Kendall, who made a good catch in the long field. 2—3—6. The state of the game was by no means a cheering prospect for victory to England, and the supporters of the Eleven were quite crestfallen, while the friend( and admirers of the Fifteen were correspondingly jubilant, Emmett followed and found the bowling dead bn the wickets find the

fieldsmen as active as so many cats. He played steadily for a few balls, but an enticing one from Midwinter nearly resulted in his dismissal. He made a high on hit between square leg and longfield on, which Loughnan made well to and missed. This let off had the effect of steadying Emmett, and from that time forth he took no liberties Between him and Sol by a stand of some duration was made, He)by being particularly aggressive at times. Ten went up, then 2), when the scoring became very slow, owing to the excellence of the bowling and fielding Bel by at length, tired of the patient play, imitated the example of his skipper, and an attempt to hit Midwinter resulted in his sending the ball right into Gibson’s hands at shore-leg, It remained there, and Selby retired, after having made 12 in first-class style 3 for 22. Greenwood filled the vacancy, and assisting Emmett well, 30 runs were signalised. Another stand took place, and a change of bowling was considered the correct thing. Kendall went on at Midwinter’s end, without any interference with the. scoring. Forty went up, when Hodges for the first time was called upon to bowl at Allan’s end, Despite the efforts of the two Richmond bowlers to dislodge them the runs still came fast, Hodges in particular ooirg severely punished by both batsmen 50 up. Emmett then smote Hodges twice for 4—one to square leg, and the other to long on-—and (50 was hoisted upon the board amid expressions of confidence in the Englishmen winning. Hodges was quite off the wickets, and Allan, amid a cheer, resumed bowling at that end. Emmett was rewarded with 4 runs oft the first over, through Cooper at mid off letting the ball pass him. Huns still coming apace, Kendall retired in favor of Gosstick, without effecting any diminution in the scoring. Greenwood signalised the appearance of 70 upon the board .by driving Allan grandly to the off for 4, a clean, hard hit, and all along the ground, which was deservedly applauded. A good cut in the slips off Sara by the same batsmen, brought 80 to the public eye, and with it many wishes that some mishap might occur to the batsmen. Gosstick not proving successful, Midwinter came on to bowl again at his old end. Greenwood was petting very dangerous, scoring with great freedom from both bowlers. In two overs he scored 8 off Midwinter, two 2’s and a “ fourer ” for a straight drive, which Kendall missed. The board announced 90 up, and it looked any odds on England. Greenwood wanted to force the run getting, and in making an attempt to send Midwinter out of the ground, he gave Horan a chance of making a good catch, which that young player eagerly accepted. Cheers greeted the catch, and Greenwood, on his return to the pavilion, received great applause for his floe spirited innings of 38. 4—33—92 was the state of the game as Gharlwood, the fastest run getter in the eleven, succeeded. He soon became actively engaged in making a cut for a single off Midwinter, and another for 4 off Allan to the pavilion fence, biinging up 100. As the sun got lower the shadow of the batsmen at the end to which Midwinter was bowling made it difficult to play the ball, A tremendous shout of applause in the next over from Midwinter announced the fact that Emmett had been clean bowled by the Sandhurst man. Emmett’s innings for 35 runs was a meritorious display of goad all round cricket. Five wickets down for 102, and the light getting worse. The dismissal of Greenwood and Emmett infused fresh life and confidence into the Fifteen, and their bowl big and fielding improved wonderfully. Pcoley, who became Charlwood’s partner, did not remain long, as after making a single, a beautiful low catch off Midwinter by Hastings at mid wicket sent him away lamenting. 6—l—llo, and the chances of winning decidedly in favour of Victoria. Shaw‘followed, when Gibson missed Chariwood at short leg, but he made amend for the faux pas by catching Shaw exactly in the same spot in Allan’s next over. B—4 117, and the hopes of the Eleven and their friends fast diminishing. Hill joined Oharlwood, and made 4 off Midwinter through Oosstick’s legs at long-field-off. 120 up. A skier in the same direction off Midwinter for 3 followed, but Allan put an end to his smiting career by bowling him a couple of maidens. Charlwood’s time had now arrived, and a fi.se bailer from Midwinter could not be successfully resisted. Charlwood’s 23 runs were obtained in a rapid and a yliah manner, Niue for 129, and victory in Victoria’s grasp. No further alteration was made in the score, as Allan ended the match by bowling Hill, the majority in iavor of the Fifteen being 80 runs. The Eleven were fairly defeated, and if the chances that occurred during the game are taken and analysed, it will be found that the balance of luck was in favor of the Englishmen, as several of their batsmen who scored well gave chances early in their in

nlngs which were missed, However, taking ail things into consideration, no game could bo more exciting, and fifteen Victorians against the English eleven is a very fair handicap, and a difference of 30 runs is nothing to speak of. The fielding of our men waa superb, all working together grandly. Allan’s fine bowling in both innings shows that his country sojourn has not interfered with hia left arm, and Midwinter despite so many carping critics, by his allround good qualities, must have silenced them completely. Horan quite eclipsed all hia former efforts, and his splendid batting in both innings stamps him as one of the most finished wielders of the willow the colony possesses. The grand stand he made in tho second innings won the match for Victoria, and he showed throughout the possession of an immense amount of nerve and confidence, completely baffling the bowlers. Blackham was good at the wickets, but not splendid. The palm for fielding must be awarded to Kelly, Woolf, and Hastings, Kendall proved himself a most useful man, but Hodges did not fulfill the good opinions formed of him, and waa most likely nervous, loughuan’s fielding was lax, and Cosstick at times miyht have been a little smarter. The English players far excelled our men in two great things—in judging a run and returning the ball to the wicket keeper, and Ho r au and a few others who are bad judges of a rua might take a lesson with advantage, thaw’s bowling throughout was very difficult to play, and no one can dispute the fact that he is unapproachable as a bowler on either side. Ulyett bowled wall. Emmett was erratic and difficult to play, but Hill and Lillywhite were not a success, and Atmi» rage's slows were not first-class. The Englishmen exhibited some excellent batting,

-slby, Greenwood, and Oharlwood being specially worth mention. In both innings, dupp’a stubborn def nee was greatly missed On such a grand batting wicket ho would have been very dangerous, The umpirement

i by Japp and J. Smith gave satisfaction, a» . al«o did the snoring, which was entrusted to ! the hands of that veteran recorder Mr W. 0, . id ip well for Victoria and those of Mr H, ( Kenaoa for England. 3 Appended is the full score and analysis;— VICTORIAN FIFTEEN, First Innings. . Alexander, 2,1, 1,1, 2,2, 1,1, 1, cand b ’ Shaw 12 Cooper, 1,1, 1,1, 11, run out 6 Gibson, I, 1, I, 1,1, 2,1, 1,3, 2,1, 1,1, 1,1, 2, b Southerton 21 Kelly, 2,1, 3,4, 2,1, 2,1, hw, b Southerton 16 Hastings, 1,3, run out 4 W, olf, 2,2, 1. b Southerion ... .. 5 Horan, 1,1, 1,2, 1,1, 1, i, 1,2, 2,1, 2,1, 3, 4. 1,3, 1,1, 3, c Southerton, b Shaw 34 Newing, 2, b Ulyett 2 Lougbnan, 1, b Ulyett 1 Allan, st Pooley, b Shaw 0 Midwinter, 2,1, 4,4, 4,2, 2,1, 2,5, 1, 4. 3,2, 1,2, I, c Oharlwood, b Sbuw ... 41 Blackham, 2,3, 2,4, 3,2, 2,2, 1b w b Ulyett ... 20 Hodges, 4, c Selby, b Shaw ... ~ 4 Kendall, 1,2, 4,1, 2,1, b Shaw 11 Oosstick, not out 0 Byes, 1,3, 4 ; leg byes, 2,2 ; wide ball, 1 13 Total 190 BOWLING ANALYSIS. Emmett—s 7 balls, 5 m idens, 20 runs, 1 wide. Shaw—24o balls, 89 maidens, 43 runs, fi wickets. Lilly white —132 balls, 18 maidens, 27 runs. Hill—92 balls, 9 maidens, 32 runs. Southerton—loo bails, 9 maidens, 32 runs, 3 wickets, Ulyett—74 balls, 8 maidens, 23 runs, 3 wickets. ALL-ENGLAND ELEVEN. First Innings. Armitage, 1,2, 1,1, 2,3, c Blackham, b Midwinter 10 Ulyett, 4,1, 1,2, 4,4, c Hastings, b Midwinter 16 Oharlwood, 2,3, 2, c Allan, b Coescick... 7 Greenwood, 2,1, 1,1, 1,1, 1,1, 4,2, 4, 2,1, I, 4, c Alexander, b Kendall ... 27 Pooley, 1,1, b Allan 2 Selby, 2,1, 2,1, 4,3, I, 1,4, 1,4, 2,2, I, 1,1, 1, b Allan 32 Hill, 2, b Kendall 2 Emmett, 2,1, 1,1, 3,1, 4, b Allan ... 13 Shaw, 1,1, 1,1, I, b Allan 6 Southerton, b Allan 0 Lillywhite, 1,1, 4,3, 2,4, notout ... 15 Byes, 3, 3 6 Total 185 BOWLING ANALYSIS. Allan—lß6 balls, 44 runs, 27 maidens, B wickets. Midwinter—l6B balls, 46 runs, 21 maidens, 2 wickets Kendall—96 balls, 25 runs, 15 maidens, 2 wickets. Oosstick—2B balls, 14 runs, 3 maidens, 1 wicket, VICTOBIAN FIFTEEN. Second Innings. Alexander, c Greenwood, b Shaw ... 0 „ Gibson, b Ulyett 0 Oooper, b Shaw 1 Kelly, b Ulyett 0 Horau, 1,1, 1,2, 2,2, 2,3, 4,3, 1,1, 4,2, 1,1, 1,3, 1,1, 2,1, 2,2, 3, not out ... 47 WooSff, b Shaw 0 Loughnan, 1, b Shaw 1 Hastings, 1, run out ... ... ... 1 Newing, b Shaw 0 Midwinter, 1,1, 5,4, 1, b Ulyett ... 12 Blackham, 1,1, 1,1, 2,1, I, 2,2, 2,2, st | Pooley, b Armitage 16 | Allan, 1,1, 3, c Oharlwood, b Shaw ... 5 f Kendall, 1,4, 1,1, 2,1, b Emmett ... 10 S Oosstick, 1, b Emmet 1 Hodges. 4, b Kmmet 4 Byes. 1,1, 1,1, 3 7 Total 105 BOWLING ANALYSIS, s Shaw—l 72 bails, 28 maidens, 31 runs, 6 I wickets. Ulyett—lo4 balls, 18 maidens, 33 | runs, 3 wickets. Lillywhite—2o balls, 3 j maidens, 7 runs, no wicket. Armitage—24 j bails, 1 maiden, 17 runs, I wicket. Emmett 1 —2l balls, 2 maidens, 10 runs, 3 wickets. ALL ENGLAND ELEVEN. Second Innings, i Ulyett, 1,2, c Alexander, b Allan ... 3 | Lillywhite, 1, 1,1, I, 1, c Kendall, b j Midwinter ... ... ... ... 5 j Selby, 1,1, 3,2, 1,2, 2, c Gibson, b Midj winter 13 Emmets, I. 1,2, I, 3, 1. 1. 2,1, 3. 1,4, 4,4, 1,1, 1, I, 1,1, b Midwinter ... 35 ' Greenwood, 4,1, 2,1, 1,1, 1,4, 2, I, 4, 5 4,2, 2,2, 4, I, 1, c Horan, b Mid--1 winter ... S 8 j Oharlwood, 1,3, 4,1, 1,1, 1,4, 1,2, 1, j 3, b Midwinter ... 23 j Pooley, I, c Hustings, b Midwinter ... 1 I Armitage, b Midwinter ... ... ... 0 < Sha v, 1,3, c Gibson, b Allan ... ... 4 5 Hill, 1,4, 3, b Allan 8 SoiUhertou, not out 0 i Total 129 , BOWLING ANALYSIS. Allan—2o2 balls, 31 maidens, 43 runs, 3 * wickets. Midwinter—l6B balls, 18 maidens, j 54 ru e, 7 wickets. Kendall, 32 balls, 4 • maidens, 6 runs. Hodges—l 6 balls, 18 runs, | Oosstick—24 balls, 8 runs. I VICTORIAN FIFTEEN. First innings ... ... ... 190 Second innings ... ••• 105 Total 295 ALL-ENGLAND ELEVEN. First innings ... ... ... 135 Second innings 129 Total 264 The Victorians therefore winning by 31 runs.