So energetically has this idea been worked that at the present time there are 1910 subscribers, and doubtless the 2000 will be reached this season.
In 1872 a new pavilion was erected where the present one now stands, at a cost of about £1500; but it was found, in the course of a few years, to be too small and unsafe, and it was demolished to make room for the present structure. In 1881 the ground was taken on a lease for ninety-nine years, and in 1886 the splendid pavilion now to be seen at Trent Bridge ground was erected. The cost was over £5000, and it is acknowledged to be one of the finest pavilions in the kingdom. The new hotel was erected about the same time.
Celebrated Notts Players.
William Clarke, died 1856, was the most celebrated slow bowler of his day. He once played seven gentlemen, and beat them singlehanded by an innings and 6 runs. Was manager of the first All-England Eleven that played Twenty-twos.
George Jarvis, died 1880, was for some years the most formidable of Notts batsmen.
Samuel Redgate and the celebrated A. Mynn, of Kent, were the first two round-arm bowlers who delivered the ball at a great pace with the arm straight and hand level with the shoulder. For several years Redgate was acknowledged to be the best and fairest bowler in England.
Joseph Guy, died 1873, played without intermission in the Gentlemen v. Players matches for fifteen years. Was a forward-player with a perfect defence.
George Parr, the "Lion of the North," died 1891. He was the finest and hardest leg-hitter ever seen, and in his day the best bat in England. Succeeded Clarke in the management of the All-England Eleven. Scored 130 against Surrey, 1859. Took a team to Australia in 1864, which returned to England unbeaten.
R. C. Tinley was a famous under-hand slow bowler, the best in England in his day. Was a member of Parr's unbeaten team in Australia, where his "lobs" had the extraordinary number of 270 wickets during the tour. Did excellent service for Notts during twenty-two years.
Richard Daft, born 1836, was the most graceful and stylish batsman that ever adorned the cricket-field. A most brilliant batsman, scoring heavily in almost every innings; his average for 1869 was 67·2. His biggest score for Notts was 161 against Yorkshire, in 1872. Can still hit up his 50 in local matches.
James Grundy, died 1873, was a very fine bowler and bat. Scored 69 and clean bowled 5 wickets first innings of Gentlemen v. Players match, 1852.
John Jackson was one of the fastest bowlers that ever lived. Was one of Parr's Australian team in 1864, a member of All-England
