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Rh which has perplexed the minds of the best scholars, it means nothing more, depend upon it, when rendered into plain English, than,

Gentlemen of the St. George's Cricket Club:

This little book may be thought an humble offering to make to your good name; but, in the hope of its being instrumental for good, by calling particular attention to the subject, and endeavoring to throw an increased charm around "the noble game," which it is the object of your Association to encourage and advance, it is inscribed to you with all due deference and respect, by

Your friend and well wisher,

JOHN B. IRVING.

Nov. 17th, 1859.