16 The batting was generally stronger, but showed some lack of enterprise. Craney's 56 at Morpeth was delightful and he had good scores against Hexham and Whitley Bay. Cranev and Arthur bowled steadily and the latter shows considerable promise. The team was handicapped by a lack of change bowlers. Jelfcock was hostile, but erratic, and Scott G. did not iind his form of last season with either bat or ball, although he fielded brilliantly in the slips. The fielding was generally good, and Hallwood showed promise as wicketkeeper. Craney proved a sound captain, apart from being the most successful batsman and bowler. Team from: Craney (Capt.), Milne, Scott G., Arthur, Davis, Hallwood, J elf cock, Hately Dunievy, Porter J. B., McKinnell, Bilclough. Averages: Batting: Craney, 12.7. Arthur, 23 at 11.8.
Bowling:
Craney, 31 at 10.5;
Matches
Opponent
For
Tynemouth H.S. ... R.G.S Tynemouth C.C. ... S. Shields H.S. ... R.G.S Hexham G.S. Morpeth G.S. Whitley Bay G.S. Ascham House Morpeth G.S. S. Shields H.S. ... Whitley Bay G.S. Hexham G.S.
A 41 H 19 A 45 H 17 A 37 A 55 A 93 for 9 H 85 A 63 H 39 A 34 A 25 H 48
Against 48 for 4 wkts. 80 for 9 wkts. 73 for 7 wkts. 104: for 8 wkts. 101 for 5 wkts. 152 for 7 wkts. 92 for 7 wkts. 105 for 6 wkts. 93 99 82 for 2 wkts. 65 for 7 wkts. 36 for 8 wkts.
dec. dec. dec. dec. dec. dec. dec.
dec. dec.
Result Lost by 6 wkts. Lost by 51 runs Lost by 28 runs Lost by 87 runs Lost by 64 runs Lost by 97 runs Won by 1 wkt. Lost by 20 runs Lost by 30 runs Lost by 60 runs Lost by 48 runs Lost by 40 runs Draw
On the last day of term a match was arranged between our 12-year-olds and those of the Royal Grammar School. A very enjoyable afternoon's cricket resulted, but owing to absences we had to field a side weak in bowling. The R.G.S. boys took full advantage of this and knocked up 148 runs for 5 wickets, and with two good fast bowlers to open their attack, soon had the school side m difficulties. Bilclough, who opened our innings, refused, however, to be daunted and was still at the crease with 25 runs to his credit when our innings closed with a total of 46. EXPEDITION
TO
ROMAN
WALL
The morning of July 18th was dull and overcast; nevertheless accompanied by Mr. Bates we set out from Marlborough Crescent for an inspection of Hadrian's Wall. Alighting at Chollerford we visited the remains of the Roman Bridge which once spanned the North Tyne. After an interesting lecture on it from ,Mr. Bates we returned to the road and walked up-hill for over three miles and after about a mile on the level we came to Procolitia. Here once stood a Roman stronghold famous for its baths and the Well of Coventina. In this well 13,487 coins have been found; we inspected it but returned no richer. As it was now past mid-day we decided to have our lunch. Lunch finished we set out along the road once more. So far the Roman Wall and the road had been parallel, but at Fozy Moss we left the road following the course of the Wall. Soon we