The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-28
THE GREAT CRICKET MATCH At MONTREAL.


MONTREAL, Sept "A, 1859.
TIE GaSs< Commewccd-TAe Nya Innngs Of TIE Canadian
Playes-fmprenions made on Me Spectators BY he Eng
luh ElAen-Ansictrations Of the Result, dc.
The anxiously awaited cricket match between twenty
two selected Canadian players and eleven chosen from the
"Al England" and the Omitted Eleven OF England" " COM
menced the ST. catharnes cricket ground on Saturday
morning at twelve O'Clock Originally announced for
Wednesday, the 2lst nst the continued wet weather
prevented the Of the match till to-day. Not
withstandng the great quantity Of rain fallen during the
week, the ground found 10 be in much better condi
ton than could have been anticipated indeed, with the
exception OF being little "dead and thereby preventing
both fast getting and fair opportunity Of witness
ing the tremendously fast bowling Of Jackson, (who
obliged from the state Of the ground 10 modify his pace)
much better state for playing than we expected
to have found IT, The ground itself is admirably situated
commanding fine prospect Of the surrounding country
On sde closely adjacent the celebrated Mount
Royal from tho French designation Of which the city
takes its namc), crowded to It's lofty summit with maple
trees, whsse changing foliage, from lively green TO
the deepest crimson, looks inexpressibiy beautiful.
On the other side is glimpse Of the city
Of Montreal it's bright metallic roofs cleaning in the dis
tance like sheets Of solid silver Every exeron had been
used by the Montreal Cricket Club 70 get the ground pre-
pared and side extensive wooden gallery OF
seats had been erected to accommodate the visiters
The S policy Of the n0s S r was
management the local daily press had issued contradc
tory statements to the time OF the commencement
Of the match, between 1900 and 1000 spectators were
present. thus realizing the entire amount received for
the privilege OF monopolizing the ground. Among
twelve O'Clock Major Campbell acting umpire for the
Canadians, and Mr.. r Carpenter Zone Of the twelve
payers) for the English crcketers The TOSS for choice
Of innings by the Eleven, who sent in their op
ponents first Lieutenant Surman, R.CR and Mr.. Swain
first took the bat to the bowling OF jackson and Cayn
the former taking the first over which maiden In
the next over from Cayn, Swain obtained single by
cut which he followed up with another from jackson.
He made good OF hit from Cayn the next over, for q
but splendid ball from that bowler took his wicket
wicket for runs. Lieutenant symons, RA, joined
SO admirably feded that only could be Obtained for IT,
Symons commenced with good leg hit for OF jackson,
but shortly after lost his partner surman being beaut
fully caught by Csnyn atsp, of Jackson wckets and
runs Lieutenant Bonner, RA., next joined Symons,
who was playing steadily The bowling, both by Canyn
curred getting appearing next TO impossible, owing
TO the excellent fielding. Bonner after bowled
by jackson for o. three wckets and runs Fisher next
joined Symons, who made good off-drive for of
Cayn but lost his colleague Immediately in consequence
Of his being given out leg before wicket without having
made score; wickets and IL runs Fourdrinier
ceeded him, and Symons shortly after spendidy
caught by Jackson with one hand at slip OF Cayn His
was p wickets and 10 runs Hardnge next faced
Fourdrnier, who commenced scoring with good hit Of
jackson for 2. In the next over, Hardnge was bowed
by Cafyn, with trimmer for 0; wcke.s and IL runs
tanned Fourdrnier gave chance TO John liiiywhte,
which not taken, and Ravenh after caught
by jackson at slip OF Cayn for Capt Earle followed
caught by Grundy at Slip of Jackson His OF was
obtained by nne steady play; wickets and Is runs.
gan put little confidence into the Montreal party
The former, by fine cuts run up a Of s. but in
doing lost his partner who unfortunately out
after making by good play; wckets and % runs Capt,
King next joined Pickering, but after scoring his wicket
was demolished by fne ball from jackson; 10 wickets
|
ing analysis shows how admirable the bowling Jack
son bowed 100 balls for 10 runs maiden overs obtained
4wickets; Cafyn bowed 90 balls for % runs, II maiden
overs and wckets.
On resumiDg play, Pickering bowled the first ball
from Cafyn, and Webber Smith joined DAILY A fine dis
play Of cricket ensued those accomplished
making most determined stand and scoring rapidly;
phenson going at Canyn's end. Shortly after this
change Webber Smith was bowled by Jackson, he
or eight was obtained by some excellent play and con-
siderng the high quality OF the bowling and splendid
fielding, was very creditable to his skill cricketer.
Bacon took his place. but after scoring four by good play
was run out the ball being rapidly elded and thrown
in to the wicket keeper ockyer) by John ywhte that
his wicket down before he Of his danger
thirteen wckets ana sixty Morgan joined
DAILY whose steady yet brilliant batting deed the efforts
Of the bowers and who was scoring rapidly to
ccssate Wisden going at &aaksons end Morgan did
not trouble the scorers ~ ne almost Immediately
caught by Wisden off Sephenson-fourteen wckets for
sixty three runs. Swettenham joined DAILY, who gave
chance to Geo. Parr at point, which was not taken his
rapid scoring caused another change of bowling Parr
going at Stephenson's end and jackson resumng his
place at Wsden's In the next over, the dangerous,
Slow underhand bowling Of Parr took Days wicket who
had made stand Of upwards OF hour against the best
bowling that could be brought against him. His
of 10 was obtained by two 3s, four 2s and the
balance Of singles he heartily cheered his retire
ment to the tent J. q: Smith now joined swettenham,
and at once commenced scoring with fine draw for 2
of Jackson following it up with cut to the slip for the
same number. swettenham after scoring 8, was ad
monshed to retire by beautiful bail ball from Parr; n
and 16 wickets Napier followed, but splendid
y stumped by Lockyer of Parr before he had oppor
his companion who caught by Stephenson of PARIS
bowling 18 wckets and 80 runs Prior commenced with
fine hit to the long field off for 2, but trimmer from
jackson taking his OF stump prevented further addi
ton to the score 10 wckets and 81 Tistone joined
Ellis and the latter was directly after caught by Parr Oft
his bowling. Kerr, the last man, after making
single brought out his bat Tsone caught the
wicket by Lockyer off Parr. Total score So runs
About quarter past five o'clock X, the Eleven com
to the bowling Of Hardnge and Fisher, Wisden taxing the
first over from tho former bowler. Grundy commenced
with single to the square leg, followed by the
onside for the amount. He was bowled the next
over by Hardinge wicket and 2 runs. Hayward sue
cesed and when the time for drawing the s'gmps lha
Hayward being still in. Play will be resumed Monday
morning at eleven O'Clock.
There very little speculation the ground the
result, the success OF the Eleven deemed fore
gone conclusion. Their magnificent fielding elected uni
vMsal admiration, their movements in play being 80
rapid and harmonious as TO have the regularity Of ma
cbncry. They must be seen to be thoroughly appre-
cated, and their forthcoming match at New York will
afford capital opportunity for SO doing.
The following is the score OF the game for the first
day
TWENTY-FIVE OF CANADA.
FIRST INNINGS.
Lieut. surman, RcR, cayn Jackson
Lieut.. Symons, R.A., jackson Cafyn. ..........
Lieut.. Bonner, RA., jackson. Observation-Disclosures.
Fisher W, b jackson .......................
Fourdrinicr Grundy jackson n...................
Ravenhil Jackson by Cayn
Gapt, E1re run OUT