Correspondence. To the Editor of the Marlburian. SIR,-May I draw attention through the medium of your invaluable columns to the rectification of an abuse, which will be a real benefit to many of your readers in the future, if not in the present? I should like to suggest that, for the guidance of those fellows who delight their souls in the evening, during the hours of six to eight, with the prosecution of the game of rounders, a code of rules should be drawn up for the settling of disputes and the enlightenment of the ignorant. Luckily most of the disputes are settled amicably by the mutual forbearance of both parties; but most people who have played the game of rounders will admit, I think, that such a code of rules is necessary, and that at present every man does what is right in his own eyes and enforces his own righteousness by a good deal of obstinacy combined with assertion. Although it is always useful to exercise the persuasive powers, I must think that the game would be rendered more enjoyable if we were enlightened as to the rights and the wrongs of the matters in question. Such rules should be drawn up by some body of an authoritative standing; could the Race Committee spare time for doing this among its other arduous duties ? and we should then have a light in the darkness to which we could refer disputed points. This is found necessary with regard to the other games, hockey and the like; and it is only because rounders is played so seldom in the year that it has not been done in this case also. I know that by the time that your next number is published, rounders and examinations will fortunately be things of the past; but future ages would be benefited by a matter which would not take much trouble and which would be a blessing to others besides myself. Apologizing for taking up so much of your valuable space, I remain, Yours, etc., A. To the Editor of the Marlburian. SIR,-I have just seen a notice about the taking of photographs upon the School notice board; would it not be an improvement if some permanent memorial were kept of all the photographs taken by Hills and Saunders each year? The photographs might be supplied with a photograph. book, which might be kept in some public place, such as the Adderley Library. I believe that many people would take plenty of interest in such a collection, and the expense would not be very great, as the photographs are only taken once a year. It seems to your humble servant a pity that some lasting record should not be kept of the physiognomies of at least the more prominent bodies, the Eleven, the Fifteen, etcetera, even if it was found by experience that nothing else could be preserved, or was worthy of preservation. Hoping that some provision may be made for what I am sure would be a popular collection, and hoping that you will allow me some space in your next number to bring this suggestion before the eyes of the authorities, I remain, yours sincerely QUONDAM. An unusual energy on the part of the captain of the O.M's and a marvellous display of devotion on the part of the O.M's themselves sent us two elevens of considerable calibre to face. The result was in neither case distinctly successful, although our batting in our first innings was very consistent and steady; and we dismissed our opponents at starting rather cheaper than we expected. Padwick won the toss and sent in Cheales and Meyrick to the bowling of Thomas and Buckland. Cheales gave Buckland a chance off his bowling, after scoring 6, which was not taken. Both players showed considerable patience: Cheales enlivening matters by a hit for 4 off Thomas and Meyrick by a leg hit off the same bowler for 3. As luncheon time was approaching, we expected to see these batsmen last out, but Meyrick was taken at point by Leaf off Buckland for a steady 11, which represented 40 minutes batting. Buchanan filled the vacancy and proved to be in good form. When the elevens ad. journed for luncheon the score was 39 for one wicket. After resuming runs came freely from Buckland, who previously had sent down 20 overs for 11 runs and a wicket. Soon however he improved his analysis by causing Cheales to put up a ball to Currie. Cheales played steadily and well for his runs and his innings was especially valuable, as having given us courage to meet two such formidable bowlers as Buckland and Voules. Padwick followed but did not last long, falling to a catch off Buckland. Sheppard came and went, but was unfortunate in being caught at the wicket. 88. 4. 4. Firth joined Buchanan and both played very steadily, refusing all baits in the form of half-volleys; notable exceptions were a 4 by the former and 5 by the latter, both hits to leg off Voules, who retired in favour of Leaf. Still, though Thomas was to a large extent responsible for their success, our two batsmen played their game and the score was 139, when Buchanan left for a well played 56 despite 4 or 5 chances. His off drives are pretty, but he should open his shoulders more frequently. Keeling played the same game, but gave no chance. Success came to him in shape of 3's and singles until after seeing Firth missed by Templer, Thomas and Buckland, he retired for a well played 23. Then there was a rapid downfall. Ashfield retired straightway and Meyrick-Jones came in to see Firth depart for a capital innings of 47, though he too was infected with the mania of poking and in attempting to get to his 50 gave a chance or so. Sale was not on his day, and it looked as though we should not reach 200, but after 4 lets-off Bere and Meyrick-Jones carried us to 208 and then Bere succumbed. Buckland bowled 72 overs (41 maidens) for 71 runs and 6 wickets. By this time the day was far spent and at 6.5 the two redoubtable Cambridge Freshmen Page and Porter went out to punish us. Luck was with us as Page was bowled off his pads for a single. Next morning Rowe joined Porter and both made some capital strokes, until Porter skied a ball from Bere to the wicket-keeper. Buckland now began his brilliant innings by a succession of drives and leg hits; soon however he lost Rowe, bowled for 19. Then came a stand, for Voules and Buckland hit our bowling about terribly; the former sending our bowlers over the bank 3 times for 5, 6, 7, with a style more effective than legitimate. As neither gave a semblance of a chance we seemed to be rather in for a bad thing; but Voules was bowled by Bere in attempting to pull him round over the bank. Currie did not trouble the fielders nor Bourdillon the scorer, but Leaf who had gone in previously was playing very steadily and well. Buckland's form was grand and as good as anything we have seen this year; his century seemed certain, when after a half chance to Bere, a whole catch by Ashfield got rid of him for 81, including five 4s and ten 3s. As the score was now 173 for 7 wickets, we might have been expected to get them out for under 300; however Templer after being missed by Firth from an error of judgment, rapidly completed 57, not a very first rate though a freely hit innings. Freeman came in with the foregone determination of imitating his predecessors, and hit hard and indeed well, though at times flukily, Padwick missed him. Buchanan missed Leaf, who was playing like a book, but at last Meyrick-Jones got him caught at point, and he retired for a capital 50. Three hundred had been already posted, and Freeman and Thomas took the score to 327 and we retired rather disappointed at the break down of our bowling and fielding. Rain had ruled before; sunshine came on, and Buckland talked of getting us out again. Currie caused the dismissal of two of our batsmen. Then Meyrick-Jones and Meyrick played out time, leaving us 100 runs behind, with 8 wickets to fall. Perhaps we did well to get the old fellows out so cheaply at first, but we did distinctly badly in letting their tail all do things worthy of a presentation bat. We must also remember that our batting owes much to the O.M's. mis-fielding; yet our show was creditable and had we hit half-volleys and loose balls without feeling bound to give chances, we should have done better. Our bowling proved to be very weak during the long stands that were made at the end of the day. Sale had very bad luck, but it was too much to keep him on for 37 consecutive overs after lunch. Bere with 4 wickets for 89 reads best on the whole. Meyrick-Jones dismissed two of the tail for 25 runs. Byes there were none, at least called by the umpire, which speaks well for Meyrick-Jones, and better still for Cheales, who bore the brunt. Score appended. This match was played at Swindon on Wednesday, June 25th, and resulted in a victory for A House by an innings and 23 runs. Cuninghame played excellent cricket in spite of a chance or two, and Rooke was patient and careful, but by no means lively. Many runs were lost by bad judgment. The first innings of Cothill House provod a collapse. Meyrick and Cuninghame bowled well, and the fielding of the A House XI was creditable; Sale being particularly sure, and Badcock's left hand proving fatal to two batsmen. In their second innings Mr. Carles' boys shewed much better form. Druce and Rose hit freely, but could not manage to save defeat in one innings. The Cothill fielding, with one or two exceptions, was good, and their throwing-in hard and straight. The score and bowling analysis are given below: COLTS MATCH. Played July 11th and 12th, resulting in a draw, somewhat in favour of Mr. Richardson's team, for whom Nockolds bowled remarkably well in the second innings, Hildebrand being highest scorer in either innings. For the other side Rowell and Houseman batted well, and Cuninghame showed promise all round. Both sides fielded very creditably, Grylls, Cuninghame, Nockolds, and Burness all making smart catches, while Poynton, Grylls, and Yeames were very useful in the field. A smart piece of stumping by Browning deserves to be recorded. Score and analysis : F. Browning, c Grylls, b Martyn R. F. C. de Winton, c Taylor, b Hildebrand.. 1 c Poynton, b Sale 1.b.w. b Sale 1 0 11 c Taylor, b Nockolds 5 B. A. Cuninghame, c Taylor, A. T. Wilson, b Belk Lindsay, c and b Rose...... Meyrick, b Burness Reade, not out Byes 9, leg byes 4, wides 11 COTHILL HOUSE. Byes 4, leg-byes 2, wide 1 7 MR. RICHARDSON'S SIDE. 103 37 97 1 A. 3 G. Burness, b Dawson Thomas. 2 ... 8 G. L. Hildebrand, b Wilson 15 с W. W. Sale, c Rowell, b Wilson 2 S. B. Prest, run out 12 c Lazenby, b Wilson... 1 0 E. H. Miles, c & b Cuninghame 11 not out 4 Dawson-Thomas......... 1261 5220 O 75520 1 ... Extras 58 20180 60 Wilson bowled one wide ball. FORD'S (MALTESE CROSS) v. HART-SMITH'S (MITRE). This match was commenced on Chapel halfholiday on Way's ground, and resulted in a victory for Ford's by six wickets. The bad state of the ground and frequent rain accounted for the small scoring on both sides. Martyn played well for Hart-Smith's in both innings; as did J. M. Harvey in their second innings; but the best innings of the match was Tyssen's, who made his 33 not out by splendid hitting, faultless with the exception of a hard chance in the deep field. Rowell played exceedingly well and had very hard luck in being run out in both innings. Sidgwick and E. M. Harvey bowled well for their respective sides, and Alston's fielding was especially praiseworthy. Appended is the score: FIRST TIES-HOUSE GROUNDS. FORD'S (MALTESE CROSS) V LIttlefield. This match was played on the Littlefield ground, and resulted in a victory for Ford's by 15 runs. Ford's won the toss and went in first, their total in the first innings amounting to 115; five of the side were successful in making double figures. Rowell (17), Browning (19), Sidgwick (not out 15) and Risley (16), played well for their respective scores. Littlefield in their first innings made 95, falling short of Ford's by 20 runs. Of this total O'Neill made 42, his cutting being very fine; of the rest Brown with 19, was the only one to reach double figures; as Nockolds' bowling proved too much for them. Ford's only succeeded in reaching 79 in their second. innings; Tyssen made 24 of this number, but was backed up only by Nockolds and Houseman who made 11 and 10 respectively; O'Neill took 7 of their wickets at the cost of a very few runs. Littlefield then went in with exactly 100 to win; of this they made 84; O'Neill as before proved the most dangerous batsman, making 27, including five 5's. When Beynon and Evans got together things looked bad for Ford's, but Tyssen's bowling was very deadly, as he took 6 wickets. Littlefield missed several catches, and had their fielding been up to the average they might easily have averted the defeat they sustained. For the winners, Risley's fielding was thoroughly good throughout. the remaining three. Gould's first three wickets amassed 40 runs, Latter and Barnes playing steadily for 18 and 15 respectively; the last seven wickets contributed only 17 runs, which with 11 extras raised the total to 68, leaving Gould's with 12 runs to the good. Way's were scarcely more successful in their second attempt, only making 58. Berwick was the highest scorer with 15, Kruger and Bott also making double figures. Gould's then went in with 47 to make. The first four wickets fell for 13. Barnes, who seemed like making a score, ran himself out for 8, but Woolner joining Dundas, the necessary runs were knocked off; Gould's thus won by six wickets, Dundas making 19, and Woolner 6, both not out. Berwick and Ellis bowled well throughout the match, securing 6 and 5 wickets respectively. HOUSE GROUND. HART-SMITH'S (MITRE) v. BAKER'S (FLEUR-DE-LYS). Miles This match was productive of some interest, finally resulting in an easy win for Hart-Smith's, though there was little to choose on the first innings. Hart-Smith's won the toss and went in on a dry, albeit a bumpy wicket, and achieved the creditable score of 138, E. M. Harvey (23), J. M. Harvey (40), C. S. Preston (34), being the chief scorers. and G. E. Cooper bowled steadily, but DeWinton took most wickets. The first innings of Baker's produced 129, a total in the main due to the stand made by Allen (39) and DeWinton (45). The second innings of Hart-Smith's was to a large extent a repetition of their former one, the same batsmen making the main part of the score, the figures being E. M. Harvey (47), J. M. Harvey (30), C. S. Preston (21), F. J. Poynton (16). DeWinton again bowled well for Baker's, and was well backed up by Allen. In the second innings Baker's fell to pieces, Chappell (17) alone making any stand, and the total score being 56. Hart-Smith's were thus left winners by 97 runs. For Hart-Smith's W. W. Sale bowled throughout with great steadiness, though in the first innings at least, he lost several wickets by indifferent fielding. Baker's, noticeably Ferguson Davie, fielded smartly throughout. HOUSE GROUND.-SEMI-FINALS. FORD'S (MALTESE CROSS) V. COTTON HOUSE. This match was played on Way's Ground. Ford's won the toss, and sent in Browning and Lias, the former shewing most defence, whilst the latter made some good hits. Tyssen and Rowell were soon disposed of, but a fine stand was made by Nockolds (27) and Houseman (57). The latter played a really fine innings, combining good defence with strong hitting powers. Of the rest, Alington made the highest score (21), and the innings closed for 191. Cotton House began their first essay with Burness and Boulton, but, chiefly owing to the effective bowling of Nockolds, the wickets fell quickly, the only persons who offered any resistance being Burness (21), Tuckett (11), and Watson, who played carefully for 10, not out. The total was 78, necessitating a follow-on. Ford's had a good deal more difficulty in disposing of Cotton House in their second innings, owing to the careful and plucky innings of Keeling. His 52 was com piled on a sticky wicket, and he deserves great praise. Burness (16), Davie (15), and Tuckett (13) were the most successful of the rest. Their total being 119, Ford's had only 7 to make to win. Browning hit a sixer, and then gave a chance, which was not accepted, but which placed the result beyond all doubt. Ford's thus won by 10 wickets. It must be acknowledged that Ford's were fortunate enough to have the best weather for batting, and they did not fail to make use of it. Merry was the most successful bowler for Cotton House, and Tyssen for Ford's, in the second innings of Cotton House. The fielding of both sides was fair. The Rifle Corps. PROMOTED INTO SHOOTING VIII. THE SHAM FIGHT. "The enemy are advancing by the Bath and Devizes roads, their forces will converge at Beckhampton at some time before Friday night, July 18th. Expect an attack. You must hold Marlborough at all hazards till our main body from Reading can be pushed up; but do not look for it before Saturday evening. Send out posts two miles along the Bath |