THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXI, Issue 7020, 17 May 1884, Page 5

THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS.

MATCH AT OXFORD. [renter's CABLEGRAM. J London, May 15. The cricket match, the Australian team v. the eleven of Oxford University, commenced at Oxford to-day. The weather was cold and inclement, and the wicket somewhat : r bumpy. The visitors went in first, and were all disposed of for 148, the highest scorers being Banner man, c, 32 ; Midwinter, c, 20; and Blackham, b, 73. The bowling of the home team was dead on the wicket and their fielding excellent, some splendid catches being made. The home team then commenced their first innings, and when the stumps were drawn for the day had scored 106 for the loss of four wickets. O'Brien, not out, 30, and Brain, 'not out, 51. THE ORIENTAL BANK. London, May 15. In the bankruptcy division of the Supreme Court of Judicature, an order was granted to-day for the compulsory winding up of the affairs of the Oriental Bank Corporation. A Press Association message says:— The suggestion that two liquidators should be appointed on behalf of Victoria, in connection with the Oriental Bank, is objected to by the GoUrt, on the ground that it would considerably increase the expense. ANOTHER FAILURE IN NEW YORK. New York, May 15. The panic on the Stock Exchange continues, and its effects are rapidly being felt over an increasing' area. The President of the Stock, Exchange has become insolvent, and it is believed that his liabilities are heavy. WRECK OF A STEAMER. " '' Cape Town, May 15.. The attempts which have been made to float the steamer .Bulli have proved unsuccessful. The vessel, which went ashore at Paternoster Point on the Bth instant while on her voyage from London to Sydney, has been driven further on the bank by the heavy sea, and is now expected to become a total wreck. THE SUEZ MAIL. London, May 15.. The homeward mails per Orient Chimborazo, from Melbourne April 5, were delivered via Brindisi to-day. LONDON~MARKETS. London, May 15. The total revenue in the Bank of England in notes and bullion is £15,100,000 — being £100,080 less than the.reserve last Thursday. 'The proportion of reserve to liabilities remains at 48 per cent. The bank rate of discount remains at 24 per cent., and the market rate has advanced to If-. Consols have advanced to lOlf. New Zealand securities remain at the following quotations :—The 5 per cent. 10-40 loan, 104; 5 per cent. 1889 loan is 102J; the 4£ percent. 18791904 loan is 102J; "the 4 per cent, inscribed stock is 100 \. The markets for colonial breadstuff's and tallow are unchanged. Australian Hides: The demand is limited, and prices are \ to \ lower. LONDON WOOL SALES. London, May 15. At to-day's wool sales 11,300 bales were offered. The market continues firm. The total quantity offered since the opening is 161,000 bales ; 13,250 have been withdrawn.