Cricket at Clovelly -
Cricket at Paradise Pen
The Jamaican Historical Review - Volume 24, 2009
. . . . from 1877 to 1880, the Kingston C.C. played at Paradise Pen - a ground loaned to it by the Hon. H.F. Colthirst, Custos of Kingston and father-in-law of L.R. Fyfe, a prominent member of the club.
. . . . from 1877 to 1880, the Kingston C.C. played at Paradise Pen - a ground loaned to it by the Hon. H.F. Colthirst, Custos of Kingston and father-in-law of L.R. Fyfe, a prominent member of the club.
The Gleaner, March 7, 1879
A Cricket Match will be played tomorrow between an eleven of the Kingston Cricket Club and an eleven of the garrison stationed at Port Royal. By permission of the Honourable H. F. Colthirst the match will take place on the grounds of Paradise Pen.
The Gleaner, March 9, 1880
A Cricket Match was played yesterday at Paradise Pen, between elevens of the Fleet and ol the Kingston C. C. The Kingstonians were first at the wickets, and made 1S7,—Messrs. Scott Barber, 60, A. Kemble, 25, L. Fyfe 14, T. Nicholson 9 Wides, 22, and as many Byes, &c. The Fleet team followed without delay, but time failing for completion of innings they made 85 runs for four wickets, Capt. Northcote, 43, not out, Mr Tewer, 22. The match thus resulted in a tolerably even draw.
The Gleaner, April 1, 1880
A Cricket Match was played on Tuesday between St. Andrew juniors and the Rugby C. C. at Paradise Pen. The St. Andrew’s team obtained 17 and 21. Rugby got 55, winning in an innings with 17 runs to spare. The return match is played to day at Lofthouse Pen.
The Gleaner, April 17, 1880
A Cricket Match will be played today, beginning at 11 a. m. at Paradise Pen (by kind permission of the Han H. F. Colthirst) between the Spanish Town C. C. and the Jamaica C. C. Friends are invited to witness the game.
A Cricket Match will be played tomorrow between an eleven of the Kingston Cricket Club and an eleven of the garrison stationed at Port Royal. By permission of the Honourable H. F. Colthirst the match will take place on the grounds of Paradise Pen.
The Gleaner, March 9, 1880
A Cricket Match was played yesterday at Paradise Pen, between elevens of the Fleet and ol the Kingston C. C. The Kingstonians were first at the wickets, and made 1S7,—Messrs. Scott Barber, 60, A. Kemble, 25, L. Fyfe 14, T. Nicholson 9 Wides, 22, and as many Byes, &c. The Fleet team followed without delay, but time failing for completion of innings they made 85 runs for four wickets, Capt. Northcote, 43, not out, Mr Tewer, 22. The match thus resulted in a tolerably even draw.
The Gleaner, April 1, 1880
A Cricket Match was played on Tuesday between St. Andrew juniors and the Rugby C. C. at Paradise Pen. The St. Andrew’s team obtained 17 and 21. Rugby got 55, winning in an innings with 17 runs to spare. The return match is played to day at Lofthouse Pen.
The Gleaner, April 17, 1880
A Cricket Match will be played today, beginning at 11 a. m. at Paradise Pen (by kind permission of the Han H. F. Colthirst) between the Spanish Town C. C. and the Jamaica C. C. Friends are invited to witness the game.
. . . . the owner of Clovelly, Arthur George, purchased it in 1887[1888?]; it was then known as Paradise Pen. (from the Daily Gleaner, February 27, 1909.)
Clovelly Park was acquired by the Anglican Churches in Kingston in 1909 -
The Gleaner, September 24, 1909.
SOCIAL CENTRE
What the Anglicans will do with Clovelly.
MORE DEFINITE STATEMENT
Industrial School for Destitute Children.
SOCIAL CENTRE
What the Anglicans will do with Clovelly.
MORE DEFINITE STATEMENT
Industrial School for Destitute Children.
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As notice has appeared in some of the daily papers of the purchase of "Clovelly" by the Church of England, it seems advisable to make an authoritative statement as to the purpose and aims of those who are moving in the matter.
The property has be«n acquired not by the Church of England as a body, but by the Anglican Churches in Kingston which are sharing the responsibility of the undertaking. 'Clovelly" is one of the few remaining open spaces near the city, and the need for a recreation ground has long been felt; hence the suggestion was made, some months ago, by the Kingston Parochial Council ' that the land should be acquired for the use of the members of the Anglican Churches of Kingston. The idea was strongly supported by the various Church Committees and the necessary financial propositions have been agreed to by the Diocesan Financial Board, presided over by His Grace the Archbishop. The property consists of seven acres of land with the ruins of the old Clovelly house. A portion of the land will be reserved as a common recreation ground for the members of the Anglican Church and will be available for use as a cricket ground, for tennis courts, etc., as well as for occasional garden parties and various other social gatherings. The old house will be restored and will be probably acquired by the Kingston Parish Church as a Rectory. It is intended to make “Clovelly” a great Centre of social work and among the more immediate projects that the promoters have in view is an industrial school for destitute children. The land to the north and east can be utilized for this purpose and for other buildings which may be erected as the need and opportunity arise. In all probability the grounds will be opened with.a big social function in October, in which it is expected that all the Anglican congregations will join. R. J. RIPLEY, Rector of Kingston Parish Church and Rural Dean. |
This is the first reference I have found, so far, to a cricket club at Clovelly -
The Gleaner, August 17, 1910.
A cricket match will be played at Clovelly this afternoon between the Primrose and Clovelly cricket clubs.
The Gleaner, August 17, 1910.
A cricket match will be played at Clovelly this afternoon between the Primrose and Clovelly cricket clubs.
In 1915 the Clovelly Cricket Club was accepted into the island's major competition, the Senior Cup -
The Jamaican Historical Review - Volume 24 - 2009
Despite their inferior resources, both the Lucas C.C. and the Clovelly C.C. (a club of coloured and black cricketers) had dominant performances in the Senior Cup.
Despite their inferior resources, both the Lucas C.C. and the Clovelly C.C. (a club of coloured and black cricketers) had dominant performances in the Senior Cup.
. . . . this appears to be the end of the Clovelly Cricket Club -
[Actually Clovelly had won the cup six times!]
The Gleaner, February 2, 1932
CLOVELLY C.C. IN QUEST OF NEW GROUNDS
Will Be Known Under A New Name When Next Seen In Public.
TO RAISE FUNDS.
Binns Gone Over To Unifruitco, Phillips To Kensington; Some Other Transfers.
CLOVELLY C.C. IN QUEST OF NEW GROUNDS
Will Be Known Under A New Name When Next Seen In Public.
TO RAISE FUNDS.
Binns Gone Over To Unifruitco, Phillips To Kensington; Some Other Transfers.
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Although Clovelly had to give up their ground at the end of last year, through the high increase of rent by the Church Committee, they are not altogether out ot existence . They will not be taking part in either the Senior or Junior Competitions this year, but are trying hard to secure a ground and should they succeed will be coming back stronger than before, but under a new name.
The senior batting average for last season was won by M. J. Binns, and the bowling by R. L. Phillips. The latter was partly unplayable during the season. The junior batting average was won by P. Powe, and the bowling by C. H. Hall. Blnns will be with Unifruitco C.C., this year. Phillips, it is learnt, will be with Kensington. He will surely strengthen Kensington's attack, which was always in need of a first class slow bowler. Powe will either be with St. Andrew Parish or Lucas, and Hall will be with St. Catherine again. |
