Notes
--> GF Dallas made his debut in First-Class Matches
--> GC Dickins made his debut in First-Class Matches
--> JM Lee (1) passed his previous highest First-Class Matches score of 40
--> F Blomfield made his debut in First-Class Matches
--> JD Glennie made his debut in First-Class Matches
--> PM Sankey made his debut in First-Class Matches
--> PB Austin made his debut in First-Class Matches
--> RT King achieved his best innings bowling analysis in First-Class Matches in the Gentlemen of Kent first innings (previous best was 2-?)
This match was played for the benefit of F Morrison of Canterbury. Whittaker sustained a compound fracture of the right thumb when catching a ball thrown from long leg by Dickins. The injury prevented him playing in any further important matches. Lee's 110 included 7 fours and 7 threes.