 On the contrary, we have been received with the most unvarying courtesy and fairness both on and off the field.I wish to take this opportunity of making a public acknowledgement of our indebtedness to Mr. Perkins, of the M.C.C., for the umpires assigned to us, and to testify, unnecessary though it be, to their ability and integrity.The match that the Philadelphians played against the MCC was to be Patterson's last first-class cricket match.