For fear of speeches, other men's and mine,
The chance of feeding off the choicest trenchers)—
For this relief I rank you
High up among my benefactors. Thank you.
O. S.
HOW THE CHAMPIONSHIP WAS WON.
(A Story of 1918.)
The last match of the season was between Kent and Somerset. Kent and Surrey were at the top of the Championship table, with the following percentages:—
Kent 87.51
Surrey 87.23