(Though ABEL in himself was quite a team).

Well, well, your SHEFFIELD blades met quite the cream

Of Cornstalk Cricketers. Cheer up, cut in!

And when March comes, make that Third Match a Win!

We're sure that while you hold the Captain's place,

Your men will win or lose with a good GRACE!


SUGGESTED TITLE FOR AN ACCOUNT OF A GORGEOUS BALLET OF UGLY GIRLS.—The Story of the Glittering Plain.