CRICKET.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 9027, 4 November 1892, Page 6

CRICKET.

The cup matches in connection with the Auckland Cricket Association will be continued on Saturday afternoon. Judging from the first set of fixtures, the present season should prove a most interesting one, and some of the contests promise to be very close. The following teams have been sent in : — Auckland v. United.—Auckland: J. Arneil, J. T. Harkness, A. E. Hatton, A. G. Howard, R. Neill, T. Neill, C. F. Reid, H. W. Taylor, A. Rowe, J. C. Webster, T. H. Wilson. United : Yates, Stemson, Hawkius, Miller, Harvie(2), Hay (2), McPherson, Lusk, MacCormick, Gordon v. Onslow. —Gordon : Ansenne, Ball, Fowke, Gilfillau, Goulstone, Howard, F. V, Kelly, Kenderdine, Meldrum, Moresby, Williams. Gordon 11. v. Wanderers.—Gordon II.: Bell, Cantley, Egan, Goldie, Gorrie, Jackson, A. M. Kelly, Kissling, Mowbray, Tucker, Williamson; emergency, Edmonds. Auckland 11. v. North Shore. — This match is to be played at North Shore. Players are requested to be in time to catch 2 o'clock boat. Auckland: Banfield, Brooke-Smith, Clayton, Easton, Holland, Greville, Jervis, Norman, O'Keefe, Seccombe, Von Sturmer ; emergency, C. Cuff, Hamerton, Mears, Payne. North Shore: E. R.Jones, R. Wynyard, W. Swanson, A. B. Burs ess, J. Conlcy, J. Coupland. W. R. Goudie, H. Chapman, C. J. Hemery, A. Benge, Martin. Educational Chambers v. Belmont.— Educational Chambers : Giles, Baxter (captain), Murphy, Brierly, Evans, Cowan, Bycroft, F. Coles, A. Brown, Stephenson. N. Conquer; emergencies, Pascoe, Watkin, Finch, Cross.

The usual social of the Caledonian Society took place last evening. Mr. John Earl (president) presided. The following programme was gone through with great acceptance :—Overture (piano). Miss McLeod; song, "Maid of the Mill," Miss Kilgour; Gaelic song, "Farewell to Finnery," Mr. McGregor song, "There was a Lad," Mr. Menzies; duet, Love and War," Mr. and Mrs. Earlo; violin and piano selection, "Auld Robin Gray," Misses Robertson and Winks; song, "Woods of Dunmore," Mr. Carter (on cored), and ho gave " Bonnie Hills of Scotland" ; Highland fling, Miss Johnstone and Mr. Simpson (encored) ; pianoforte selection, Miss George; song, "Dear Heart," Mrs. Earle; song, " Wee Wee German Laddie," Mr. Menzies (encored), and he gave "Be Kind to Old Granny" ; song, "In Old Madrid," Miss Kilgour; song, " John Grumbly," Mr. Carter ; " Auld Lang Syne." The accompanyists were Miss George and Mr. Ness. A social dance took place afterwards, Mr. Simpson being M.C. A committee meeting was held at which it was decided to hold Caledonian Sports in the Domain Cricket Ground on the second day of the new year. The great sale of clothing, hats, shirts, etc., ab Victoria Arcade affords an opportunity of buying first-class goods at a very low price. George Fowlds has large shipments to arrive from Home next month ; and, as his accommodation is limited, ho is compelled to clear out £4000 worth to make room. The value offering is quite phenomenal. Messrs. J. Wilson and Co., Auckland, have received the following testimonial respecting their Portland cement:—Auckland, November 3rd, 1892. Gentlemen,—l have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of this day's date, in reference to the use of your # Portland cement for harbour works, and in reply beg to inform you that your letter was referred to Mr. J. Taylor (foreman of works to the Board), who reports thereupon as follows:— reply to Messrs. J, Wilson and Co.'s letter of 3rd November, 1892, 1 have much pleasure in certifying that their cement was used in the construction of the concrete beacon, on the eastward of the Rangitoto reef, which is 27 feet diameter at the bottom, 15 feet diameter at the top, and 60 feet high, and exposed to the full force of the northerly gales. The beacon was constructed in 1886, and up to the present the concrete has shown no signs of crumbling or breaking away, but presents the same smooth, even surface as when the work was completed. The local cement was also used last year for the concrete facing along the Quay-street breastwork, and has given every satisfaction.—l have the honour to be, gentlemen, your obedient servant (sigued), J. M. Brigham, Secretary Auckland Harbour Board. Messrs. J. Wilson and Co., Custom-street West, Auckland." Miss Mary Anderson, our beautiful cousin, is good enough to say of Pears' soap :—" I have used it for two years with the greatest satisfaction, for I find it the very best." Pears' soap for toilet and nursery. Specially prepared tor tho delicate skin of ladies and children. Cricket, tennis, and boating shirts and trousers in great variety. Latest novelties. —J. W. Shackelford's, 194, Queen-street, next Auckland Savings Bank. To Cure Skin Diseases. — Sulpholine Lotion quickly drives away Eruptions, Pimples, Blotches, Redness, Eczema, Aone, Disfigurements, Roughness and Scurf, etc., leaving a clear, spotless Skin and beautiful Complexion. Sulpholine is a necessity for the Skin, especially in hot climates. Made in London. Sold everywhere. H. M. Stanley and other travellers testify to the excellence of Dr. Jaeger's sanitary woollen underclothing for all climates. Varieties most suitable for New Zealand wear at J. W. Shackelford's. 194, Queen* street, next Auckland Savings Bank.