The Englishmen in Australia.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume II, Issue 241, 17 December 1894, Page 2

The Englishmen in Australia.

By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Per Prees Association. I Sidney. December 141 The match against Australia oominen sd to-day. The weather waa gloriously fine, the heat being tempered by a 000 l breeze. As the afternoon wore on the wicket became splendid, playing very fast. The Australians* won tae toss and decided to bat, Lyons and Trott being sent in to face the bowling of Peel and Richardson. Blank dismay fell upon the supporters of the colonials as Lyone, Trott and Darling were dutuiaeed within the first three-quarters of an hour. Lyons was bowled for a single when the total was 10. Giffen succeeded, and at2l Trott waa bowled by Richardson, his score being 12.

Darling's sterling performanees this season had created great interest, and he went to the wickets with high sxpeetations but ths first bail from Richardson cut his carter short—three for 21. Things livened up, however, when I redale, the hero of the New Bouth Wales match against the Englishmen, joined Giffen. and for a time the pair gave the Englishmen a lot of leather hunting. With the score at 50 Giffen had a narrow escape, being saved through e bad return by Briggs. Eight runs farther on Brigge relieved Peel, while at 76 Rickareon gave way to Lock wood. The change, however, did not have the desired effect, sad both men playing freely, held possession of the wickets until ths luncheon adjournment, when the score stood at 78. Shortly after the luncheon adjournment, the visitors lost the services of Lockwood, who was injured and had to retire from the field, the vacancy being filled by Pkillipeon. The partnership between Giffen and Iradale lasted until four o clock, when Iredale sent one from Ford into Stoddart’e hand*, the board showing 192 for four wickets. Both Giffen and Iredale had completely collared the bowling, and gave the field e merry time. Giffen made the hit of the afternoon a clean drive amongst the spectators. It was a masterly display ef almost perfect baiting. marred oniv’ by Gififen’s let off at 50. I redale » dismissal came just on the 4 o’clock adjournment. On resuming, Gregory pined the South Ausiralian, who rapidly brought his cen tury up. scoring witn great freedom. Then followed a most brilliant scoring display by Gregory, who. within half an hour, put 54 runs to his credit. With his score at 120, Giffen gave a difficult chance to Ward >n the boundary, which was not accepted, and the batsman showed his gratitude for •iis escape by som« magnificent hitting. Gregory meanwhile piled on the runs with great consistency. The Englishmen seemed to ore under the heavy work, their fielding becoming rather loose and careless. The third century appeared on the board amid great enthusiasm. Repeated changes of the oowlmg had no effect, but Giffen s time - as at hand, as he soon afterwards played Brock well to Ford in the slips. The South Australian received a big ovation on returning to the pavilion. Reed man filled the vacancy and stumps were drawn shortly afterwards with the score at 344 for five wickets. Following are the scores : Lyons b Kicnardsoa ... ... .. 1 Trott b Richardson 12 Darling b Richardson 0 Iredale e Stoddard b Ford ... ... 81 Giffen c Ford b Brockwell ... ... 161 Gregory not out ... 85 Reedaaan not out ... ... . M 4 Total for five wickets ... ... 344 Received 8 p.m. Sydney. I»*-oera her 15. The cricket match. England v. Australia. whs resumed to day. The e< ffonials, who ha«i five wickeu down ft ir 344, continue! their first innings. Gregory and Blackham made a great stand, the former scoring 201 and 1 ‘lackham 74. The other chief score* ii x the innings were Iredale 81 and Giffet. 16 1. The inning* closed for 586. which is the record for the ground. The day was fine and the wicket m perfect order. The attendance loiaL ▼ eclipsed anything yet seen on the ground ’ aud it is estimated fully 3U.000 people were present.

The Englishmen in their first innings have lost three wicket* for 124. The chief scores are—Ward, not out. 67, Brown 22. Brockwell. not out. 19. The other two out are Stoddart and McLaren. Received 11 a.m. Sydney, This Day. Gregory batted just over four hours, ami gave one of the finest exhibition at the wickets ever seen in Sydney. Throughout ths innings ’.e gave only one possible chance. His score comprised ef 28 fours, 8 threes. 20 twos, the rest boing singles. The sum of LlO 3s was collected on the ground and presented to him when he returned to the pavilion. The partnership for the ninth wicket between Gregory and Blackham added 154 runs in 75 minutes, which is the record for Australia. The fielding of the English team was good, but can scarcely be called brilliant.

Lockwood is improving, and will probably be well enough to bat. The Englishmen. no doubt, felt h.« loss during the Australians' innings.

Ram fell at intervals on Saturday right and during yesterday, but it is hardly likely to interfere with tbs cneket. Thi weather is cool and somewhat threatening today.