NOTED PERSONALITY IN CRICKET

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 41, 18 February 1939, Page 8

NOTED PERSONALITY IN CRICKET

SIR JULIEN CAHN ARRIVAL IN WANGANUI Flying from Auckland to join hh team of cricketers, Sir Julien Cahn one of the outstanding personalities in cricket throughout the world, arrived in Wanganui yesterday. Sir Julien is a most remarkable personality. The name of Nottingham is usually associated with Trent , Bridge, the Notts County ground, bul iit also boasts of another area nest- ; ling behind the Loughborough Road the privately-owned ground of Sii Julien Cahn. Its turf, its wickets anc the accommodation for thp player leaves little to be desired. Although not steeped in tradition to the extenl that Lords is, the pavilion, in a miniature way, rivals the famous grounc to the extent of housing a marvellouj collection of cricket bats. The walk are adorned with pictures of an as sorted nature, and caricatures of famous players are much in evidence making it an ideal centre for those interested in cricket or cricketers. Sii Julien has another ground at his private residence. Stanford Hall, but at* mission here is free even when international or county elevens form the opposition. Voluntary collections arc sometimes made hut in such cases flu proceeds are always given to charity A beautifully-made fox with a mov able tale is the mascot of the loanand this lucky charm will no douh' be to the fore during the Now Zealand tour. Interests Not Self-centred His interests arc not sclf-centrcr and the Notts County Club especially is fortunate in having such a handsome subscribed Io its funds. The elul: is also indebted to him for providing at his own expense, a winter practice shed in addition to which man.', ground improvements have been made possible through his generosity. Wher the County Club is in need of a playei one of Cahn’s eleven is always made available. Lady Cahn is as keenly interested in cricket as her husband and as a hostess to the hundreds oi cricketing guests that, have enjoyec their hospitality, she Is most charming. Sir Julien Cahn's team includes famous internationals from all parti of the world. They play regularly practically throughout the season anc in the winter months he arrange; tours abroad which have includec visits to Jamaica, Bermuda, Dcnmarland Ceylon. Such tours have alwayf been directed with an eye to the imcricket in countries that (normally would be, in a cricket sense completely isolated. Sir Julien himself plays at every opportunity and although the eye is not as keen nor the flesh as willing as in the past, he generally opens the innings and invariably stays long enough to counteract the effects of the new ball. Besides collecting a few runs, he also meets with a certain amount, of success will the ball. His mission in life is tc gather round him cricketers of note from overseas and local, and then give them a really good time. Interesting facts about Sir Julier Cahn and his players are given by J. G. Lush, former New South Wale; all-rounder, in an article in the Sydney Morning Herald. “Before I left Australia,” he writes, “all that I knew about Sir Julien was that he was extremely wealthy and controlled e powerful team of English and overseas amateurs. A season with the team has shown me that Sir Julier Cahn is a cricket lover in the true sense of the word. All his matches at his home grounds are free to the public. His interest i.n cricket doe.' not remain limited to his team, bul extends to several counties, especially Nottingham and Leicester, which have benefited frequently from his financial assistance. Knighted in 1929 Sir Julien was knighted in 1929 and created a Baronet i<n 1934, and is a Knight Commander of the Order ol the Phoenix (Greece). He also hold.' the Chevalier of the Legion of Honour. A keen hunting man. he is a member of the Burton, Woodland. Pytchley and Fernies Hunts. A man whose interests cover a wide field, he is chairman of the National Birthday Trust Fund, president of the City of Nottingham Conservative Association the Nottingham Sacred Harmonic Society, and the Nottingham Operatic Society. He is a member of Carlton and Junior Carlton and Royal Automobile Clubs.