The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-25

ledonia Club above alluded TO. II was only organized
during the preceding summer, and already numbers
numerous body of members, mostly belonging 10 tue
Island of The mountain and the food" who have become
citizens of this great republic McMorrne ESQ., Is the
president Of the club ami WI be seen that ther nrst
and most important match o, the year mas resulted III
their triumphant success
The New York Quot Club which in point OF numbers
and playing abilities has hitherto occupe snc highest po
siton was first originated in 1857 by Timothy Water,
Esq, American gentleman, and now numbers over
seventy members II has regular code OF laws for tue
government OF the game laid down. which are universally
accepted as the authorities for its government Az It's an
nual celebrations valuable and handsome prizes are eg
lary awarded TO its most accomplished members ana e
pleasure as well physical benefit derived iroa .h
practice OF the game are daily increasing the huho'
its individual members. ,
The match played yesterday took place at Waterman
College Hotel corner Of yarck and Canal streets anu
which is the headquarters of the various quo' S :,
Matches were played between the New ioN ., Yards
Andrew Clubs at different distances, N"' = Sats
and is yards II terminated in favor OF me ~
Club although, according TO the scores Oh 'S nar,es
spectiye parties it was drawn game, ooth parucs
srcr;n the same number On this account we refrain
from publishing the full scores OF the game
The Vas, New York Cricket Club held III" winding up"
~. =, ~ sa,son YESTERDAY on their ground The
weather was very cold but large number OF the men,
beers asse mbed Notwithstanding Among the visitors We
,o,icod ,Le celebrated American crcketer, Cuyp, who
10 have retired OF late from the cricket Held which
he So much adorned The members afterwards held
pleasant con vival reunion over first rate dinner, after
the entertainment of the day was over
The New York Cricket Club also wound up their sea
son yesterday, by match among their own members, on
very cold yet the active unccasng exercise of the game
ueutralzed lis effects. and some very fine crcSeting
witnessed The slow bowling of Sharp aud Wright, Ia
Wisden proved very destructive among the players. AT
the annual meeting of this club held Tuesday evening
last, the following officers were elected:-President, H.
Sharp, ESQ., vicepresiden. j. j. Davies ESQ., treasurer
James Higham, Esd; secretary, H. Spevey, Esq. This
club, understand, will next year be joined by the
Brooklyn Cricket Club which will be Incorporated with it.
Tho New York Club will, consequently, beco the most
influential, it has hitherto been the most efficient and
able club OF the United States.
DE LAVE on TIGHT ROPE.
Mons De Lave whose feats at Rochester last summer
rvaed those Of Blondn at Niagara, crossed rope at
weehawken yesterday afternoon and performed several
exploits thereon to the qualification OF immense crowd
of people many of whom no doubt there with the
hope of seeing the fellow break his neck In this they
disappointed, De Lave not only crossed but
down. stretched himself and suspended himself in
ways from the rope which stretched TO about the
distance OF a thousand feet at altitude of about 200
from the ground II is the intention OF De Lave to give
several exhibitions before the winter sets in.