THE CRICKET THREE.
Great Grace to young Maclaren yields his place,
And Rangitsinhji follows after Grace.
Mid Harrow's noblest sons let Mac be reckoned,
Who tops the list with such a mighty second.
And well I know that Ranjit's fame will stand
Firm and secure on India's coral strand.
Oft have I seen upon the level sward
That's owned, or used to be, by Mr. Lord,
While countless thousands, watching ball and bat
Rang out loud cheers and waved th' applausive hat,
Oft have I seen that cricketer or this
Bat, bowl, or field, or catch (or even miss),
And oft, astounded by some piece of play,
Have marked with letters red th' auspicious day;
Yet ne'er before three heroes have I seen
More apt and splendid on the well-rolled green;
Men of one skill, though varying in race,
Maclaren, Ranjitsinhji, Grand Old Grace.