Cheshire instead opted to rely solely on their opening bowlers, who bowled in excess of 39 overs each in the match against Warwickshire.

[2] He also made two appearances for the Gentlemen of Cheshire in this season, batting as part of the middle order, and opening the bowling on each occasion.

[6] A week later he fell for another duck during the first-innings against Oxford University, and although he recovered to score 35 in the second-innings, he failed to claim any wickets and didn't play again that season.

With the bat, he surpassed his previous best and scored 41 in the second-innings from number four in the order, helping Somerset to a 123 run victory.

He continued to play regularly for Somerset until the First World War, when County Cricket was cancelled for the duration of the conflict.

[9] In 1901, he improved; passing 100 on two occasions, including his highest total in first-class cricket—163 not out—made in the second-innings of a match against Oxford University.

[12] Rheumatism and the onset of a serious illness made him decide to retire from playing cricket, and he joined the first-class umpires list.

Bristol South End, whose home ground was St John's Lane, finished runners-up in the league to Warmley!

The merged clubs alternated games at the two grounds for a short while before Ashton Gate was adopted as the permanent home as it is up to the present day.