CRICKET.

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 819, 6 February 1877, Page 3

CRICKET.

ALL ENGLAND ELEVEN v WELLINGTON TWENTY-TWO. [By Telegraph. 1 (From a correspondent of the Press.) Bad fortune fullows Wellington in its public sports. Its annual regatta was a failure through wind. Its match with the English cricketers has so far suffered equally from rain. Careful preparations were made, and everything was cut and dry but the weather. Forty-eight hours steady rain filled the reservoirs, but also threatened to cover the cricket ground, which is by name and nature a basin in the Te Aro end of the city. Dp till noon to-day expectant sightseers and ardent cricketers were hopeless, but the committee had found reasons for bringing off the match if at all possible, and at two o'clock, after lunch in the grand stand, & start was made, The weather lilted

about that time, but at frequent intervals there were showers sufficient to induce th« ■ iyc-rs to seek shelter, and for neither side Mere the circumatance-i favourable. It hiis -m n said that £SOO had bcoa offered to th*» committee for the admbsinn, but to-day not <r>< (■•» than 400 persons were presont, the ncirtjority patronising caas to the £i .and. The Governor, vfco was s*cora punied by Judg? JohUßton, wna present aftor chvfcd, and a few ladies lightened the sobim, which as a sipectacle was decidedly dreary. Luncheon being over, Mr Mace and Lillywhite tossed for innings, which the latter won, and chose to put in the Twenty-two. Russell and W. G. Salmon were the two first, and were received with cheers from about 300 people in and around the pavilion, as they took their stand against Southerton and Shaw. Russell was clean bowled by Southerton from his first ball. Kennedy took his place, and made a good leg hit for 2 off Southerton. Shaw then bowled a maiden. Kennedy then made an off drive from Southerton for 2, and a cut for 1. Salmon waß quite surrounded by eager fielders, and was cleverly caught at point by Emmett without scoring—two for 7. A. J. Salmon was next. Shaw and Southerton each bowled a maiden. In Bhaw's next over Kennedy was bowled by a shooter—three down for 7. Kaye took his place. Salmon made a good drive for 1 only off Southerton, Kaye then skied one to Dlyett, who ran back and caught it cleverly with one hand at cover point—four for 8 Salmon hit Shaw's next ball to leg for 2, and made another close run from the same bowler. Salmon then put an easy one to Emmet at point off Shaw, and retired for a careful 5. Cross came in and began with a fine off drive from Shaw, for which he got 2, one for the overthrow. He soon fell a victim to a good one from Shaw Bix for 19. Parrington came next, who drove Shaw, but it was stopped. He got two from Southerton, who soon after bowled him seven for 19. The best men were now falling, Shaw and Southerton being well on the spot. Knapp was next in, but Cross soon left him, being well bowled by Shaw for 2—eight for 19. Anson followed, and played in good style, seeming quite at home. Knapp drove Southerton forward for 1, the ball being well fielded. In Shaw's next over Knapp put one quietly into Southerton's hands at short slip—nine now down for 21. Edmunds came next, and was stumped by Pooley off Shaw for none. Garwood was equally unfortunate, as Shaw bowled him with his next ball. A hat for Shaw —three men in three balls. Blacklock then was sent back by Shaw's next ball, being given out leg before wicket, A truly wonderful over, taking four wickets in four balls, and a wet ball to bowl with —eleven for 20. J. A. Salmon joined Anson, who was well in. His Excellency the Governor then came on to the ground, the band playing " God Save the Queen." Salmon then made lin the slips off Shaw. He then drove Southerton for 1. He was then caught and bowled by Shaw. Bain now put a stop to the play at 4 o'clock. Armitage was the next man when they came out, and he played Shaw's first over carefully Anson then made a cut off Southerton for a single, his first score. Bain again sent them in. Anson was bowled soon after by Shaw with a shooter—thirteen for 23. The captain (Mace) followed, and he skied his first ball to Emmett—fourteen for 23. Armitage now came, whom Shaw dismissed by a splendid ball, after he had cut Southerton for 1. Rain now put an end to the game for the day, and considering the state of the ground it was a wonderful performance of the Eleven, particularly Shaw's bowling, though of course it was all against run getting. Play will be resumed to-morrow about 11, should weather permit. (Pei' Press Agency.') February 6. There were very heavy showers during the night. The morning broke apparently fair, but about nine the rain came on again and continued with little intermission till half-past one, the weather showing no sign of clearing. It was then decided not to play till after lunch, but to carry on the match then rain or fine.