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 accordingly. The formation of the United South of England Eleven was the final wrench, and the AllEngland Eleven was composed entirely of Northern players afterwards.

The All-England, the United, and the United South were the three principal elevens which travelled over the United Kingdom between 1846 and 1876. They had many imitators, the most important being:

The "United All-Ireland Eleven," which started in 1856, and broke up in a few years.

The "New All-England Eleven" in 1858, which lived two or three years only.

Another "New All-England Eleven" in 1862, which died the same year.

A "North of England Eleven" in 1863, which played one match only.

The "United North and South of England Eleven" in 1867, which played two matches.

The "New United South of England Eleven" in 1875.

Others sprang up from time to time; but they were of mushroom growth and existence, and need not be given.

It is impossible to state the number of wandering amateur elevens which existed at that period. They were nearly all conducted on similar principles to those of the I Zingari, without grounds of their own, and playing anywhere. Of course they were not of the strength of that famous club. As there is always a rage for extraordinary titles amongst young clubs, I have no doubt the few I give will be of interest. I would just remind hon. secs. that some of them are still in existence, and that the names may have been registered. I should be sorry if any rising and enterprising club