professionals on that occasion. Messrs. F. P. Miller and F. Burbidge were down on the list of the United; but the All-England objected on the ground of their being amateurs.
The Cricketers' Fund was originated in 1857, and matches on its behalf were played annually at Lord's, between the All-England and United Elevens, down to 1867. In 1864 it was re-established on a sounder basis, and it has made satisfactory progress since; especially after 1884, when Lord Harris became president. I have taken the following from a print in my possession:—
THE CRICKETERS' FUND FRIENDLY SOCIETY.
President: LORD HARRIS.
PROVIDES FOR THE RELIEF OF CRICKETERS,
being Members of the Society, who, from
Old Age, Illness, Accident, or other Infirmity,
are incapable of following their profession; and the
temporary assistance of
WIDOWS AND CHILDREN
Of such Members, who have been left destitute.
Qualification for Membership:
Any person earning a livelihood from the game of Cricket can be
admitted on filling up the necessary forms.
The Society numbered nearly 120 Members on January 1st, 1891.
CLAIMS PAID TO THE SAME DATE: £3,000.
Donations will be thankfully received by the President and the undermentioned, who are Trustees of the Society:
V. E. WALKER, Esq., Arnos Grove, Southgate.
C. E. GREEN, Esq., 13 Fenchurch Avenue,
E.G. A. J. W. BIDDULPH, Esq, The Chalet, Burton Park, Petworth, Sussex.
J. MCLAREN, Esq., Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester.
THOS. HEARNE, Sec., M.C.C. House, Ealing Dean, W.
