ALL ENGLAND ELEVEN V. TWENTY-TWO OF OTAGO.

Otago Witness, Issue 636, 6 February 1864, Page 7

ALL ENGLAND ELEVEN V. TWENTY-TWO OF OTAGO.

This long talked of match commenced on Tuesday in the Recreation Reserve. The \ weather was all that could be desired, and everything passed off most pleasantly. The attendance was not nearly so large as was anticipated, and the stand erected by Mr Jones was but sparely patronised. This may have been owing to the damage it sustained in the gale of wind on the previous day ; at least two-thirds of the roof have been stripped off, and there had not been sufficient time to repair it. The [ English Eleven were driven down to the I scene of action in a coach and 6ix, and were brought back again in similar style. The ground was far from good, although great pains had been taken with it. So indifferent did the English, team find it, that after the innings of the Twenty-two, prior to going in themselves, they pitched a fresh wicket, which was little if anything superior to the original one. The ground was kept by the police, and not the smallest disturbance occurred. As will be peen below, the Englishmen disposed of their opponents for 71 runs, and had themselves scored 38, with only two wickets down, when the stumpa were drawn. It is therefore more than probable that before they complete their innings they will have made a fcore that'will save them the necessity of going in again. The Otagonians, however, have made by no means a bad fight, and to be beaten by such a team is no disgrace, especially when the manner in which Victorian clubs have been disposed of is taken into consideration. The cards printed for the Match Committee were of great assistance, but a more strict adherence to the colours should be, if possible, carried out. THE PLAY. It was- announced that the first ball would be played at 12 o'clock sharp, but it was nearly half-past before the game commenced. The umpires were for Otago, Mr Borton ; and for the All England, Mr Anderson. Mr F. Ru3sell and Mr Shoosmith acted as scorers. Aa has been previously stated, the All England team won the toss for choice of innings, and sent their opponents to the wickets first. The English team were disposed as follows :— llayward and Jackson bowled, Grace was long-leg, Tarrant long-stop, Caffyn, cover-point, Carpenter point, Parr (captain) short-slip, Lockyer, wicket-keeper, Caesar mid- wicket on, Clarke, long-field, Jackson short-leg, and Tinley mid-wicket off.

All preliminaries having been arranged, Fleming and Morris, were the first to face their formidable foes, and Jackson bowled a maiden over. This favorable commencement, though of a negative character, inspired hopes that the Twenty-two might make a stand, but these were sadly damped by Morris interposing his leg between the ball ana the wickets, and being thus given ont. Booth, who played for Moncrieff, took the vacant wicket, aud as a beginning made a hit to long field, for which he was cheered by the lookers on. The next over, however, was fatal to him, a shooter from Jackson scattering hi« stumps, and H. Mace went in. Fleming who played very carefully, got a very narrow on- - snid-wicket. Lockyer'«

splt-ndid wicket keeping here came into notice. Throughout the match his play was most conspicuous, the way in which he handled the ball was realty something marvellous. H. Mace made but a short fight in the next over, got notice to quit from Hay ward, who was bowling excellently The ground, we omitted to state, was in a very poor condition. It was bumpy and rough to a degree, still Hayward, as will be seen by the subjoined score, managed to take no le&s than nine wickets, irrespective of those caught off' his bowling. Rees next went in, and at the outset tried to cut a ball from Hayward, but Cassar, at mid-wicket, was too quick for him, and prevented any run being made. Jackson now fowled three maiden overs. Fleming, who played with great care, made a cut for one, drew a single to leg, and made another at midwicket. Rees now made a good hit to long field, beyond the ropes, and scored four, and Fleming made one at mid-wicket, the ball being mulled by Clark. Rees followed up this success by making a couple off Hayward. A maiden over followed, but Rees then, unfortunately, defeuded his wicket with his legs and was given out in consequence, thus terminating a promising innings for six runs. The bowling, up to this time had been far from fast, Tarrant not having been put on. Fulton supplied Rees's place at the wickets, and almost immediately on his joining Fleming, the latter came to tribulation at the hands of Jackson, after making a score of five. Worthington was the next man, and Hayward bowled a maiden over to Fulton. After this, Fulton made a very good hit to long leg, sending the ball over the ropes and scoring a four, but at the next over in making a drive, Hayward Caught him out in capital style. Six wickets for 18 runs. Winter followed, and several maiden overs ensued. Winter made a leg hit for a single, but was bowled by Haywrd directly after in making a rash attempt at a hit. Nelines was his substitute, but Worthington almost immediately was sent to the right about by a straight bali from Hayward. Eight wickets for 23 runs. T. Mace then came in, and a couple of maidens were played. After this Mace played a ball on to his own wicket. Redfern (captain) was the next, and played a ball to long leg, but so well was it fielded tbat only one could be made of it. He next made a good drive for four beyond the ropes. Nelmes had a narrow escape from Lockyer, but by good luck got him out of his difficulties. Caffyn was at this period of the game put on to bowl in lieu of Jackson, and shortly after gave the only wide ball of the innings. Redfern now drew one, and Nelmes, after making one single followed it up by another for the same amount. In playing forward to an over good ball from Hayward, however, he came to trouble, and was put out for six only. Hope, who was next on the list, commenced with a couple. Neimes made another single and another hit to long field for four. After making his pair Hope retired in obedience to a requisition from Caffyn, Maddock supplying the vacancy. Nelmes 1 time was now up, for he was very neatly caught by Lockyer from a ball of Hayward's. M'Donald, who succeeded, made a hit to long leg for three and stopped one. Maddock, was playing well, then got a two to leg from CafFyn, and Jackson waß reinstated as bowler. The first result of the change was a hit from Maddock for two and another for a single. A single slipped by M'Donald was very nearly caught by Lockyer, and M'Donald then collapsed before a good ball from Hayward. Before proceeding further lunch was served, which having been duly discussed, the game was resumed. C. Mace and Maddock appeared at the wickets, and the former commenced by stealing one at midwicket. Jackson and Hayward, as before, were the bowlers. Mace hit a ball behind wicket that just mis36d Lockyer's fingers, and several singles followed. The two made a comparatively good stand for some time, Maddock making a hit for three, and Mace driving two singles to long field on. The fielding of the All England team now began to show and they evidently were doing their best. Mace's wicket was the firßt to fall to Hayward's bowling, fourteen wickets being now down for 65 runs. Jacomb now did battle, but Maddock was obliged to retreat before a ball from Jackson, taking his off stump. Jacomb had a brief term of office, however, for he was caught by Lockyer without making a score. Cobden came in and went out almost immediately, hitting nia wicket in meeting a nearly full pitch. Bradshaw now stepped in, aud a couple of maiden overs were played, after which his off ttump was taken by Hayward. Thus several players were sent out for nothing, and without making a ruu. Murison succeeded, and with Coulstock now held the wickets. Coulstock made a cut for two, but Jackson sent him to retirement in the next over— l 9 wickets down for 87 runs. Bugling was next in. Murison slipped a hree, and a single, but a ball from Hay-

ward in the next over found its way to his wicket, Martin was the last man, but did not even have a ball, Kissling beinji bowled out by Jackson. The total score for the innings was 71. The All England Eleven, after a short interval, then took the field. Grace and Tarrant were the first to make their appearance, and they were gieeted with hearty a|»plau3e from the spectators both in and out of the ground. Grace played in his usual slashing style, and in a very short time had made a fair score H Mace was wicket keeper, and an excellent one too. Hedfe n, was at point; Fulton, slip ; and Hope, long-stop. The others were distributed about in different parts of the field, and it seemed almost impossible, so thickly were they planted, that runs could be made. Before the innings commenced, a photograph of the Twentytwo wa<? tiken, by Tait Bros., of the Caledonian Portrait Rooms.

The play began with a maiden over, when Tarrant sent a ball to leg for one. Grace then made another, and again a three The latter was well fielded by Nelmes. Grace gave a skyer to long-field-on, but was very badly missed. Indeed this should have been the termination of his innings, but Winter thought differently, or at all events did not make any violent attempt to bring about such a consummation. Grace then made a single and a three. Tarrant cut one and slipped two, the fielding in the latter case being the very reverse of good. Grace now made a four at long-lei beyond the rope 3, and a run was made by Tarrant from a ball that was regularly muffed. Another catch at long-field on was given by Grace and duly missed. Tarrant was nearly unfortunate in giving a chance to Morris at slip but it was decided to be a bumball. Grace made a drive for two which was wretchedly fielded, and aaothei couple quickly lollowed. A hit made by Grace to slip was very neatly fielded. A maiden over was next played, after which Grace played two singles and a leg hit for two. Tarrant got a cut for three, but directly afterwards had to succumb to a splendid ball from J. Mace, which lowered his stumps. One wicket down for 38 runs. Caffyn was next to show, and made a pair of singles. Grace gave another catch at mid-wicket, and was very cleverly caught by Rees, who fell but retained his hold of the ball. It being by this time past six o'clock, the wickets were drawn, and the game will be resumed this morning. The following is the detailed score: — I | ; , ■

Analysis op the Bowling.—Jackson bowled 157 balls—26 maidens, 22run3, 5 wickets, Hayward bowled 182 balls—29 maidens, 34 runs, 15 wickets. Caffyn bowled 32 balls - 5 maidens, 8 runs, l^ide, 1 wicket. ,#. Fine weather greeted the cricketers on Wednesday, and this highly interesting match progressed satisfactorily, though it was not concluded. The wind, however, was very high and without doubt exercised considerable influence on the cricketing' fortunes of the day. The roof of the stand erected by Mr Jones had been nearly blown off, and great exertions had been made to repair the damage and afford visitors requisite shelter. This was very nearly accomplished aud a large portion of the zinc had been replaced before the game began. Nevertheless, the wind repeatedly took ott some parts of the replaced sheets. A kind of large screen was erected on the ground to prevent the spectators on the hill from watching the progress of the game. It was arranged that play should commence at 11 o'clock sharp, but it was near twelve when the first ball was bowled, and much valuable time was thus lost. The attendance in the early part of the day was scanty, but as the day wore on the numbers were very considerably increased. The Otago men displayed a very marked improvement on their previous day's play, especially in the fieldiag. They appeared to have remained confidence in a treat measure, and the celebrated Ekven did not quite make a score of three figures, their total only amounting to 98. Thi3 is one of the smallest scores they have male on thpir present tour, and the Otagonians have fair reason to be proud of having disposed of such formidable antagonists for so small a number. The bowling of Mace and Macdonald was good throughout, and the fielding of Rees unexceptionable. So good was the play of the latter gentleman that Parr, the Captain ot the All England Eleven, took occasion at lunch time to pay him a special compliment. Einley's slow bowling on the All England side was very effective, easy as it appeared, but the public were not favored with a specimen of Tarrant's shooters, probably because on such ground

he captain was afraid ot some one being seriously mrl. It is, of course, needless to say anything in •raise of the All England's play,but in their innings nany of their best men were very unlucky. Uaffyn, for instance, only got five, whilst Hayv:\Vd, from whom so much was expected made a >air only. Jackson, Caesar, and Tinley made lothing and tne only goud scores were made by 3race an<l Lockyer, who made twenty-four each md tied for the highest number. wing to a r ery heavy sweep having been drawn for the lighest scorer, great interest was felt as to the nan, but now the sweep will have to be divided mless the second innings is played out. When the field was set out, Caffyn and Hayward in the part of the All England, went to the wicket, McDonald and J. Mace, as on the previous day, lowling to them. At the outset of the game lope was not down and Thomas fielded in his tead, Fulton however filling the position of long top. Mr Wills acted as umpire for the Eleven n lieu of Mr Anderson. The Otago team were jlaced, with the above exception, much as on the irst day. Caffyn began with a cut for one and mother single, right through the fingera of an Dtajronian. A maiden over followed when Huyvard sent one to long slip, but was well fielded by Madden. Cafiyn received from McDonald, and n making a cut to leg was very neatly iaught by Bradshaw, to the great delight of the "Hagonians. Three wickets w^re down for 45 uns Carpenter now joined Hayward, and the Sew Zealanders bad an opportunity of seeing iwo ot the finest batsmen of England in at the lame time. Carpenter made a drive from J. Mace, but was well stoppe Iby Rees. After mother maiden over, Carpenter tipped a single aehind wicket, hut Fulton prevented further Jamage. A cut to point, was intercep'ed by - e<i'ern, and finally stopped by Rees, the fielding of joth being very good. Hayward evidently meant eg hitting, and made a single, and Carpeuter le'ped another on the enrne road. The ne'tf over won fatal to Hayward, and he wis bowled fairly ran by a very good ba'l from M'DonaM. fJeirne Parr, the scjuare-letter par excellence, coraneuced hia innings with a pair 'I he ntago fielding at this stage was very (xood, and Fulton leserves epe^ ial notice for his back fctoprine:. Parr now go*- several leg hits in swression, one for three. Hope at this time ; <rned up and took his accustomed place as ongstop. George Parr's time was come now, ibr in making a cut he was caught beautifully by rf ees at mid-wicket. This was a splendid bit of play, and was rewarded with well merited apjlause. 'tis, however, not surprising that Mr Rees should shim 1 , for it appears that years ago ne play»d with the Eleven before coming out to New Zealand. Five wickets down for 56 Tvn c . Mace at this time was bowling very well, oply three runs having been made foin him in nine ivers. i.ockyer celebrated his advent by a leg Slit for four, and another for a couple. Mace bowled hi* third successive maiden oyer, after ivhich Loekyer made another easy two to long leg. Carpenter scored hi* first by a drive to long field, giving a catch which was missed by Kisslin«. Loekyer slipped two singles, and Carpenter made another three to long field on. A hit ti long field was well fielded by Coulstock. Lockyer began to give a spice of his quality by making two threes running, find Hope here let slip his first bye, Redfern toik M'Donald's place as bowler, and in opening Carpenter male a (•ingle from him. The next biill was however the last bo far as Carpenter was concern d, for he give a moderately easy catch, which Rees was not slow in availing himself of Five wickeis down for 85 runs. Caaar came next, but his reign was short, for he was cleverly caught at slip by Redfern, and retired with a "go se ej?g. ' Six wickets down for 86 runs Olarke, who succeed, made a cut to point which was well tried at by Redfern, but was out of reach. Another cut to the samo quarter resulted in a single ; and Clarke made the same by a hit Lockyer played very carefully, and apparen'ly wished to carry off the benors pertaiaing to the highest score. Ciarke hit a catch to slip, but it was a bumball, and nn r > harm was done. Lockyer sent a ball in the air at long field and made three by the transaction, and Clarke slipped another. Redfern'o next three overs were maidens. Lockyer got a couple to loug leg, and Clark cut another single. The crisis of Lockyer's fate naw approached, for he gave a catch at long field on to Coulstock, and the latter caught it neatly. Had Lockyer made one more he would have been the highest scorer, as it is he ties Grace. Jackson was the next to show, and heavy hitting was expected from him. He is the most powerful man of the English team, has a tremendous reach, and has made heavy scores. Popular expectation, however, is not always realised, and his play on this occasion is an example. After a leg hit and cat Clarke was bowled by Redfern for a score ot seven. Nine wickets down for 99 runs. Tinle7 was the last man, but was bowled out by Redfern, who thus disposed of two wickets in one over. The total score was 98 for the All Englandera. After ashort time before going to lunch the Otago men were put in again, Fnlton and C. Mace taking the willow, Hayward and Jackson bowling. &. maiden over was the opening, but directly afterwards Fulton tipped a ball behind wicket which fell into Tarrant's tenacious fingers Fleming came next and was put out by the second ball from Jackton, which nia<ie its way direct to the stumps? Morris then showed, and alter a maiden over slipped what might have scored one. Mace made a good drive, but Hay ward's fielding prevented any advantage to the score. Another attempt, however, was more fortunate, and a couple were scored in consequence by Mace. Morris was miking a very steady defence at this time aud played a maiden over. Mace made a good cut for and hi' one to leg, which was let oft" rather. Morris slipped another, after which an adjournment to lunch took place. Lunch was served in the pavilion, R. H. Forman, Esq., H.M., occupying the chair. Several toasts were proposed, including " The Queen," " The All England Eleven, coupled with Mr Parr," " The Otago Twenty-two, coupled with M" 1 Rees," " Mr Jones," proposed by Mr Kissling, responded to by Mr Hamilton, on behalf of Mr Jonea. The toasts were all enthusiastically received. We regret our limits preclude our publishing the speeches. Luncheon concluded, the cricketers adjourned to the field. ' On resuming play, H. Mace was caucrht by Caffyn off Hayward. C. Mf.ce reigned in his stead, but only for a short time, for giving a chance to Hayward, it was instantly taken advantage of. Rees was next, but had a brief tenancy, a ball from Hayward taking his off stump. Maddock was equally shortlived, and went out tor nothing. Six wickets down for nine runs. Worthington then came in, and by some very good play made a score of eight, when he succumbed to Jackson off one of Tinlej'a e'ovt",

Tinle> bowling instead of Jackson. Hope filled the vacancy, and cut two from Haywar.l Morris next ma c a four, and th« prospects f^f tho Otagoniaos were cvi 'ently improving. H'.pe in the next over managed to stop a ba'l with his leiM instead of his bat, and retired in cons'-quenre Redfern was n^xt, and benun with n f«ur torn Tinlev. VTorrison was iun out immediately after an I M'Dona'd succeeded. The first < Sort of M' DonaW was n strike off fir three, but Re dfern's legs interfered with his prosppcis and he : ext gave way Ten wickets 36 iun=s J. Mace now joined, and bef.ire retirement made a decent ot seven. None of the othtfr scores >-a 1 for particular comment, exceptiug those of Jacomb and Kisling, who both plaverl an excellent innings for a round dozen. The following is the rM riled score : — |

09 Analysis of Bowling:—J. Mace bowleii 141 balls,2 wides, 40 runs, 15 maiu"en«, 3 wickets; M'Donald bowled 100 twlli, 4 runs. 1 wide, 7 maiden*, 3 wickets. Redfern bowled 41 balls, 1 wide, 6 ruas, 5 maidens, 4 wickets. TWENTY-TWO OK OTAGO.

Analysis of the Bowling:—Hayward bowled 165 balls, 1 wide, 25 maidens, 36 runs, 8 wickets. Jackson : 124 balls, 18 maiden-i, 20runs,6 wickets. Tinley: 89 balls, 1 maiden, 20 runs, 5 wickets. i : * ~ On Thursday the match between 22 of Otag* and the All England Eleven was brought to the conclusion anticipated, of an easy victory, for ouy visitors. ALL ENGLAND ELEVEN. SECOND INNINGS.

The All England thus won with nine wickets to go down. Analysis of the bowling—-J. Mace bowled 49 balls, 26 runs, 4 maidens, 1 wicket; Redfern bowled 55 balls, 8 wides, 11 runs. 7 maidens, no wicket; M'Dona d bowled 25 balls, 17 runs, 12 maidens, no wicket. ♦ ' ■

FIRST INNINGS-(OTAGO). Fleming, b Jackson 5 Morris, Ibw, b Hayward . . . . 0 Booth, b Jackson ... .. ... 5 H. Mace, b Hay ward 0 R p es, Ibw, b Hayward 6 Fulton, c snd b Hayward .. ..4 Wortbington, b Hayward 1 Winter, b Hayward ..2 Nelmes, c Lockyer, It Hayward ... 9 J Mace, b Hayward 0 Bedfern, b Hayward 6 Hope, b Caffyn 2 Haddock, b Jackson 11 M' Donald, b Hayward .. ..2 C. MBce, b Hayward 7 Jncomb, c Lockver, b Hayward .. 0 Coulstock, b Jackson ... ... 0 Cobdcn, liifc wicket, b Hayward ... 0 Bradshaw, b Hayward 0 Marison, b Hayward 4 Kissling, b Jackson 0 Martin, not out 0 Bye 1 Leg byes 5 Wide 1 Total 71

aulj ci.iurija.nu. PIRBT IHNISGB. Hfrac 1 , c Rees. b J Mace 24 Par-rant, b J. Mace 14 Caffyn, c Brartsbaw, b M'Donald ... 5 Hnyward, b M'Donald ... . 2 Caip^ntfr, cßees. b Redfern ... 10 S. P.rr b M'Donald 8 Lockyer, c Ooulstock, b Redfera . . 21 Cseaar, c Rpdfern, b Mace 0 filarke, b Rpdiern 7 Jackson, not out 0 Tinley, b Redfern 0 Byes I I>K byes *. 0 Widea t

T. Mace, c ♦ 'arpenfcer. b Howard... 5 ?ulton, c Tarr^nt, b Jacksou ... 0 ?letujng, b Jack son 0 Horns, run out 12 3. Mace, c Rayward, b Hayward ... 0 ices, b Hayward ... 0 tfadiock, b Jackson 0 ?Torthington, c Jackson, b Tinley ... 8 tfope, lbw, b Hayward 3 iedtern, 1 b w. b Hayward 4 \i' onal 4 , h Jackson 6 Veltnes, b Jackson , 0 Winter b Hayward 3 ?obden, b Hayward 0 r. Mace, b Jacksoo 7 b Hayward . . „ 2 Ki*slmg, not out 12 Facomb, b Tin'ey 12 Hudson, b Hayward 1 Booth, run »ut 0 Martin, b Tinley * ... 1 Bradshaw, st Lockyer, b Tinley ... 0 Byes 5 Leg: byes 1 Wide ball 1 Total 83

acksoiij ct Fleming, b J. Mace ["arrant, not out Byes Wides .. 16 .. 12 .. 1 .. 3