THE "IMPROMPTU" LACROSSE CLUB. Committee, 1878. A. K. Butterworth (Capt. and Sec.) J. M. Chapman (Treasurer). R. F. Isaacson F. C. Kimber RULES. 1. Name,―That the Club be called the "Impromptu." 2 Officers. That there be a Committee of five, including a Captain, Secretary and Treasurer, three to form a quorum. 3. That any two of the above offices may be held by the same person. 4. That the officers be elected at a General Meeting held at the commencement of each season. 5. New Members.-That the election of members be entrusted to the Committee. 6. Subscription.-That the annual Subscription be 78. 6d., due on the 1st of March in each year, or on election. 7. Uniform-That the uniform of the Club be Shirt, White; Knickerbockers, Dark Blue; Stockings, Red; Cap, Dark Blue and Red. 8. That no alteration be made in these rules, except at a General Meeting, of which due notice shall have been given. March 28th, 1878. only one who made any stand at all, and the whole side only reached a total of 24. Six of their wickets fell to Hayes, and 4 were run out. Sharp's then went in, and their first wickets went down almost as fast as Thompson's had done, till Stanton made a slight stand, but was soon after bowled by Hatch. The next stand was made by Davies and Jordan, who soon began to score rapidly, Davies making a series of most remarkable hits from the off to the leg, and thereby causing much amusement to the spectators, though no doubt trying to the bowlers' tempers. However he was let off several times, so they had only their fields to thank for the trouble he gave them. Thompson's fielding was throughout with perhaps one or two exceptions, very bad, and had it not been for that, Sharp's total in the first innings would probably have not been much more than theirs. Jordan played a very fair innings for 14, including a good hit for 4. The next wicket did not take long to fall, though DuBoulay played well and carried out his bat for 12. This ended the first day's play. On the next day of house-match, Thompson's went in again, with 60 runs to get, to save being beaten in an innings. Charley was the only one who reached double figures, though the wickets did not go down so fast as in their previous innings. Griffith got five wickets, aud Armstrong, three. The whole side only made 30 runs, thus leaving Sharp's victorious by an innings and 30 runs to spare. In Sharp's innings Whitaker got four wickets, and Curtler three. Appended is the full score. 2 0 4 Hatch, run out.................. 12 b. Hayes.......................... 3 0 Druitt, c. Stanton, b. Hayes Extras 3 This match was played on Tuesday, May 7th, on Way's House ground, under favourable auspices, Preshute being decidedly the favourites. Upcott's won the toss, and their captain, Bowden. Smith, sent in Davidson and Adams to the wickets, against the bowling of Gostenhofer, from Lyne's, and C. Law from the town end. The batsmen did not seem to feel inclined to hit the bowling, and the whole side succumbed for the small score of 16 runs. Law and Gostenhofer secured 4 wickets each, and Womersley and Tracy one apiece. Booth Preshute then went to the wicket, being represented by Booth and Gostenhofer, who scored, before they were separated, 18 runs, succumbing to Birch, and Gostenhofer soon after being badly run out. Womersley played a free hitting innings of 22, which contained a good hit for 5. Tracy followed his example, playing very creditably for 25. With the exception of Cairnes, who played a good innings in a style of his own for 16, no one made any stand, and the whole side went out for 100. Upcott's then followed, and again no stand was made against the bowling, except by Davidson, who was facile princeps' with 12, and they resigned the willow after knocking up 36 runs, Preshute thus winning by an innings and 48 runs. Womersley, who held two difficult catches very cleverly, fielded in his usual form. It may be as well to mention that This match, which at the conclusion of the first innings, seemed to be a "good thing" for Gilmore's, as they headed their opponents by 65, Horner's having only made 24, ended somewhat excitingly in a victory for Littlefield by 5 wickets. Horner's having won the toss, elected to go in first on a dead wicket, and accordingly sent in Mahon and Thring to oppose the bowling of Windeler and Petrie lus. However, no one seemed to be able to make any stand whatever against the bowling, the innings Windeler bowled closing for the small score of 24. exceedingly well, and took 7 wickets. Beale and Fasken were Gilmore's first representatives, and the bowling being somewhat loose, it was some time before the first wicket fell, Fasken succumbing to a shooter. Beale was soon after caught at point for a useful 11, and the next wicket added nothing. But on Windeler joining Petrie lus a long stand was made, 45 runs being put on before the former was bowled for a well hit 33. After this wickets fell quickly, and the innings closed for 89, Robertson and Petrie 1us contributing 12 and 10 respectively. Glennie's bowling deserves special mention, as he took five wickets. Horner's began their second innings on Thursday. The two first wickets fell for only six runs; but Glennie and Jones raised the score to 54 before the latter was run out for 10. Vassall followed, and played steadily for 10, while his partner was hitting the bowling in all directions, and kept up his wicket till the last. He was then bowled by Petrie lus for a hard hit, and rather lucky, innings of 65. The whole side were out for 96, the last five wickets having only added nine runs. Petrie lus took six wickets. With only 32 runs to make to win, it looked a pretty certain victory for Littlefield. But when the two first wickets fell for only two runs, and Petrie and Windeler added little to the score, it looked still doubtful as to the result; but Curtler and Petrie 2us quickly knocked off the required runs, and Gilmore's won the match by five wickets. The first Company Drill of the term was held on May 10th, when 32 rank and file were present. The quality of the drill was of the very worst, and although it may be urged that our shortcomings were mainly due to the inexperience of recruits, yet unless a great deal more smartness and attention is manifested there will be absolutely no chance of our appearance at Battalion Drill. The Corps is now in a more flourishing state as regards numbers than it has been for some time, with the exception of the Drum and Fife Band which is miserably small at present. It is to be hoped that this institution, which, if flourishing, would add so much to the attractions of the Corps, will not be allowed to fall to the ground. Its expenses however are very heavy, and are by no means justified by its present performances. Although most probably the services of only two of last year's VIII will be available, our shooting prospects seem unusually brilliant, if an opinion can be formed so early in the season. MONTHLY CUP FOR MAY. This competition was held on May 11th, when, Goddard's penalty of 3 points proving too heavy for him, Creeke secured the Cup with 48. The following scores have already been made in practice: May 9th. 200yde. 500yds. Total. Corp. Goddard ......3555434-29 3545435-29 58 May 11th, after the Monthly Cup competition :500yds. Capt. Balfour.........54234554542545-57 The bull's-eye of the 200yds. target has been increased from six to eight inches in diameter in accordance with the new N.R.A. regulations. Natural History Society. At a private Meeting held on May 10th the days for the General Meetings were fixed for May 16th, 30th; June 13th, 27th; and July 11th: and the Field-day for June 1st. It has been thought advisable for several reasons to keep down the numbers of the Society; it has therefore been limited to 40. Another change is in the proceedings at the Meetings; at each the notices taken since the last Meeting will be exhibited and discussed, after which one or more short papers will be read, the paper no longer being regarded as the chief part of the proceedings. The first of a series of small weekly or fortnightly expeditions was made on Saturday, the 11th, to |