Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Saturday 27 January 1877, page 3


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IT will be remembered by those interested in Cricketing matters that on the 9th of November last a team of the

Newtown Club went to Newcastle to play a match, and beat their opponents by eight wickets. Satisfaction for the defeat was offered yesterday, when a strong eleven, from Newcastle were sent here to play a return match. The wickets were pitched on the Newtown Cricket Ground, and as the weather was fine and agreeable, a considerable number of persons as enabled to witness the play, A high, throughout was creditable to both sides. The Newcastle men went first to the wickets at about 10 o'clock, and Tindall-one of the best trundlers of the New-town Club-and Fleming were picked to bowl them. The first wicket fell for 20 runs', and of these Webb was successful enough to win 8. Glennie then went in, and with Gilbert increased the score to 32, when the latter was unfortunately run out of terputting together 19 runs. The only other man who got double figures was Hewitt, who got 10, and the first innings of the Newcastle men terminated with 53 runs. The Ne vtowners then took possession of the willow, with Tracey and Hewitt against them as bowlers. The first three Wickets fell for 8 runs, Tindall's being one of them for none, and (he 8 being scored by Gilbert and Fleming. M'Kern then went in and with Bullen increased the score to 3d, when Bullen unfortunately got out with C runs, having been in about an hour. An adjournment was then made for lunch, excellently provided at the Oxford Hotel. After all had done justice to the good things there, when they again went to the wickets Scanlon and M'Kern got together and the runs were quickly put together, as before they separated, the score stood at 71, M'Kern losing his wicket to Hewitt for 19. Webster then went in and played slow for 14, and the innings were terminated for 78 runs, leaving the Newcastle men 20 behind. Scanlon in this innings came out his bat living throughout played in his usual good style. The Newcastle team nothing daunted went to the wickets, but commenced their second round of play rather unfortunately, as the four first wickets went spinning for only 12 runs. None of them in ada any sort of stand until Hewitt got in tow with Glennie and putfrtgether in first-class style 19 runs by some very free hitting. Glennie was clean bowled for six, and the score stood six out for 33. Bewick was the only other Newcastle man in the town who put together dual figures, and the scoring resulted in exactly the same number as that of the first innings, 58, sand leaving the Newtown men 39 to win. Upon the Newtown men resuming business Scanlon the " not out " man of the previous innings and Walter were coupled together, but the latter lost his stamps for two, and the board Show ing on out for 6. Crane then became Scanlon's charm for a short time only, as the latter shortly after was caught by Glennie off Tracey. Two out for 7. Gilbert, who followed, was caught by PearSon off Tracey for 4, Crane in the mem-while scoring slowly. Three out for 15. M'Kern, the next man, obtained 3, and was caught by Glennie off Tracy. Four out for 18. Tindall then went in, and some of his luck seemed to have returned to him, as he quickly put together 11 runs in good style, but he was eventually bowled by Glennie, and left the score at 37, thus leaving his pals to

jCet two to win. Fleming KC 99 of. these, and Cranelrwhoj.

was not out for 13, too other, and thus Newtown was lore victorious with five wickets to spare.

The of lowing is the scoring :

NEWCASTLE.

First Innings. Second Innings.

Webb, st Sutton, b Tindall... 3 b Tindall ..". 2

Gilbert, run out. a!" run-out. O'Bryan c Fleming, b Webster 3 of Fleming, b Tindall. 7

Glennie, c Turner, b Webster " b Tindall!. 6 Kiley, c Gilbert, b Tindall 2 t> Tindall 0 Bewick, c Turner, b Tindall 6 not out. IS hewitt, cM'Kcni, bTiiidiill 10 c M'riem. b Fleming 10

Phillips, run out Let Bullen, b Fleming. 3 Pearson, b Webster. 0 c Cullen, b Fleming 0

Tracey, not out 0 me out. I Christos, b Webster. 0 b Fleming ..'. 1

Sundries . 8 Sundries "2...... 6

SS 68 v NEWTOWN.

First Innings. Second Innings.

Gilbert, c Bryant, Tracey 0 c Pearson, b Tracey..TVj*

Fleming, c Glennie, b Howitt 8 not out. '-L Cullen, c Webb, b Gilbert 6

Tindall, c Bryant, b Tracey 6 b Glennie.,. 11

M'Kern, 1. b. w., b Hewitt... 19 c Glennie, b Tracey. 8'' Scanlan, not out. 28 c Glennie, b Tracey. 4 Webster, b Glennie . 14 c Hewitt, b Glennie. 2 Crane, Hewitt. 2 notoriety watson, run out 2 J Turner, of Glennie, c Hewitt 0 Gawthorpe, c and b Glennie 0

Sundries 2 Sundries 2...'...'...". 1

78 89

The following is on analysis of the bowling Tindall, 72 balls, 19 runs, 2 maiden overs, 4 wickets; Webster, 54 balls, 18 runs, 3 maiden overs, 4 wickets, 3 IN sides; Fleming, 18 balls, 13 runs; Tracey, 60 balls, 30 runs, 2 maiden overs, 2 wickets, 1 wide; Hewitt, 96 balls, 28 runs. 5 maiden overs, 4 wickets ; Glennie. 42 balls runs, 4 maiden overs. 2 wickets; Gilbert, 18 balls, 5 runs, 0 maiden overs, 1 wicket ; Tindall, "2 bath, 30 runs, 2 maiden overs, 4 wickets; Fleming!;, CE balls, IS raw, 1 maiden over, 4 wickets; Webster, 30 balls, 3 runs, 3 maiden overs, wide Tracey, 60 balls, 14 tons, 5 maiden overs, 3 wickets ; Glennie, "2 balls, 23 runs, 2 wickets; Hewitt, 12 balls, Iran, 1 maiden

over.

GERMAN ASSOCIATION PICNIC. Yesterday the members of this benevolent institution, established in 1893, held their annual picnic to Corry's Tea Gardens, Botany. There was ample 'bad accommodation furnished by the Sydney Omnibus Company for the conveyance of the numerous visitors to the place, who numbered in all not far short of 2000 person The arrangements were carried out under the oversight of an efficient committee. For the youngsters there were races and other competitions, for which suitable prizes were awarded. The German band was on the ground, and enlivened the proceedings with its passing. The last of the excursionists returned to Sydney shortly before 3 o'clock. As has been said, the German Association in connection with which the picnic was hold is a benevolent one, and in German its synonymous title is '? Sydney Deutscher Franken Verein." it was established in March. Less. The yearly report presented on the 1st of December last, showed that the year had been commenced with a cash balance of £107.5 Is. 6d. The receipts of the year raised this sum to £1587 2s. 4d. The disbursements for the year amounted to £340 10s. 7d. and included such items as support of members in sickness, medical attendance, subscriptions to benevolent institutions, &c. The cash balance on the 1st December, 1876, was £1246 Ile. 6d., and on that date there were 137 members. The following gentlemen are the leading officers of the Society Pre-sident, Mr. J. P. Lennartz.; Vice-President, Mr. J. Orth ; Treasurer, Mr. G. Friedowato; Secretary, Mr. Charles Lamy. It may be mentioned that membership is not con-finest Grandstand that the members include English-

men.

MANLY BEACH Despite the crushing and delays inevitable on such occasions, the crowding of visitors to this favourite holiday resort yesterday was no exception to the general rule, and steamers may have been seen throughout the day plying to and fro with sightseers eager to inhale the sea breeze, and to plant their foot on the unrivalled ocean beach. The various hotelkeepers and others had done their best to attract people to the spot, by providing athletic amusements of various kinds, such as swimming matches, trees and duck class, football, swings, quoits, cricket, and the inevitable pavilion dancing. Some of these games were competitive, and money prizes were offered to the successful contestants. Though sandy and but little elevated above the sea level, and withal hot unless favoured with a north-east breeze, Manly Beach still seems to maintain its old reputation as a healthful retreat for persons who have been faded with town life.

WATSON'S SAY. Elevated and airy, with a bright view of the surrounding scenery, though somewhat exposed to the weather and the sun's rays, this quiet watering-place competed yesterday with Manly Beach, with no small Such cers, for a share of holiday-seekers. The excursionists rambled about the rocks, viewed the ocean from the renowned Gap, and grouped themselves in nice little parties

wherever a shady tree on a sandstone ledge offered pro

section from the solar heat.

CI-ON'TARF.-This secluded spot, shut out so completely from the busy world, was yesterday selects by a large crowd of people from among the many other localities offered to their choice as a Gt place in which to spend a few hours in holiday enjoyment. For this purpose there was no lack of amusements provided, which were carried out in a spirited manner, on the level ground close to the beach. There were competitive games, for which money prizes were distributed, and laughter-provoking chases after a duck, goose, and pig. Negro minstrelsy, dances, and a brass band Weare added to the other elements of attraction.

WESLEYAN SABBATH-SCHOOL, EXCURSION. Among the many pleasant sights on the harbour yesterday, none excelled the gathering of the children attending the William-street Wesleyan Sabbath-school, who, by the kind permission of Mr. Wentworth, spent their cUrr a t Vaucluse. Here, under the superintendence of his teachers and also parents, the little folk spent several hours in the hearty enjoyment of amusements which had been provided for them. The minister of the church (the Reverie. Gardner) the Rev. Mr. Nolan, the superintendent of the school (Mr. Wearne), and Mr. Swyny, the secretary, wore indefatigable in their exertions during the day. The whole of the party returned to their homes early in the evening, and although one steamer went aground, the picnic was a decided success.

CREMORNE. Being near the city, and easily reached from the Circular Quay, this picturesque wooded locality has over been a favourite with the citizens during their holidays, and yesterday showed how eagerly people crossed the water from the dusty streets in order to taste, for a few hours, the quiet coolness of forest life; although, for a time, the sun's rays penetrated only too freely between the sparse foliage of the eucalypti. The main feature of the day, at this place, was an excursion, got upon behalf of the House of the Good Shepherd, in aid of the Penitents' Sustentation Fund. A brass band attended, and singing and dancing helped to make the day agreeable.

SPORTS AT HOMEBUSH A number of sports provided by Mrs Farlow, of the Horse and Jockey Hotel, came off at Homebush, yesterday afternoon. Between 200 and 300 persons were present. There were four horse races, the first of which, a maiden plate, was won by Mr. J. Parkinson's horse, Paddy ; the second, or member's purse, by Mr. John Green's Unknown ; the third, a pony race, by Mr. Brown's Gubby ; and the fourth, a hack race, by Mr. Parkinson's Poddy. Bcidos the e there were several foot race?, the p annual of which were a flat race, 150 yards, won by Henry Edwards and a youths'' race, 70 yards, won by G. Hagan. Several other sports were improvised.

CONCERT AT ST. MARY'S SEMINARY A concert was given last night in St. Mary's Seminary, by the members of the Clifford Cricket Club, assisted by Mr. Benson Lees,

ventriloquist. The audience was not large, but appeared

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well satisfied with the entertainment.

THE AUSTRALIAN BLONDIN. A crowd, numbering between two and three thousand people, assembled last night within the canvas enclosure erected in the Domain, to witness the performance of the Australian Blondin, and were highly pleased with the entertainment, which is all it pro-fesses to be. Mr. L'Estrange has evidently made the real Blondin his study in everything he does; and were it not that the Australian Blondin has not such a robust form OF his French prototype, it would be very easy for any one witnessing his feats to imagine they saw the world-renowned rope walker. The canvas enclosure, the rope, the stages at the ends of the rope, the mode of ascending and descending, the various dresses, the music, and the programme of feats are all similar. L'Estrange commences his performance with a walk across the rope (which is about forty feet from the ground in armour, forwards and backwards, then does the chair performance, the walk across covered with a task, and the before riding, finishing with a display of fireworks which last night made a fine illumination and formed a splendid heat to a very successful entertainment.

VICTORIA THEATRE-The Christmas pantomime was once more repeated at this Theatre last night to a very large audience of holiday-makers and others to whom it appeared to give every satisfaction and pleasure. Mr. Grant's exhibition of portraits of men of the age was very much applauded.

v THEATRE ROYAL Last night this theatre was densely crowded in every part. The drama " Across the Continent (the right of representation having been secured by the management was the great attraction. A drama somewhat resembling this was produced here some time ago, but the present is considered to be the original version adapted to the colonial stage. However this may be it is one of the most sensational of the ultra sensational class of plays. There is next to nothing in the story or the language, the whole piece depends on the effects and it would scarcely be straining the point to say that the drama wasperfnrlncd by the scenic and mechanical artists, assisted by the dramatic company, not that there is any fault to find with the acting. Every one-from Mr Chiplin as Joo Fortis the hare, and Miss Mary L. Young as Louise Godwin the heroine, downwards was tolerable and ma be the best of the part. But as the point of the play rests on the mechanical and scenic effects, it is fair to say that they were exceedingly good, and reflected credit on those departments of the theatre. There was scarcely a hitch anywhere, and everything went with a smoothness remarkable on the first night of a new piece. " Across the Continent is announced for repetition to-night.

Miss CHRISTIAN'S CONCERT.-The School of Arts was crowded last night on the OCCASION of Miss Christian's concert ; indeed there were many persons who were unable to gain admission. This lady has the enviable position of being a favourite in every colony she has visited. She has only occasionally visited Sidney, but nevertheless has estab-lished herself in public estimation, as was fully shown last night, Her voice seems as full and powerful as ever, and she sings with even more expression and taste. last night elie sans Macfarren's " The beating of my own heart " Robandie romanza "Alla stella confidence," and the favourite "Auld Robin Gray." Encores were demanded ox course, and she gave in reply to one the song " O ye tears, which she has made so peculiarly her own. In addition to these, shelving, walker. AudjswïaWax,. the

Queen "has ci da rein," and with Miss Moon "Giorno horrors." Miss Christian was assisted in the center by a considerable amount of feeling. Miss Moon, a young lady with a fine voice, which only requires softening to be most valuable, sang ino polacca '' Son verein verse," from I Puritani," with great execution, and also Levey's song "The Gay Guiana." Mr. Farrar gave '. The Gallants of England" and "The Miner:" in? a lady amateur also assisted. Mr. F. H. Du Boulay played two

of his favourite concertina solo; and Mr. B. r£. Pirctval, I whom we do not remember to have heard previously, but who certainly plays remarkably well, have some flute solos in which he displayed great execution and much sweetness of tone. Mr 0. Huenerbein a 'impunity at the pianoforte during the evening, and with Messrs. Du Boulay and Percival played In a trio by Spinster, on themes from I Torquato Tasso." The whole concert passed off very

successfully. Miss Chris ian will give another concert on Wednesday evening next.