His Cricket XI
Cahn inherited a fortune from his father and apart from his various business interests which included the development of a Hire Purchase concern largely devoted his life to sport and philanthropy. He was an avid cricket supporter and founded the Sir Julien Cahn XI which he captained and played for. The Cahn XI went on many tours, including those to:
- Jamaica - 1929,
- Argentina - 1930,
- Denmark and Jutland - 1932, (see also R. P. Keigwin - who helped organise this tour)
- Canada, U.S.A. and Bermuda - 1933,
- Ceylon, Malaya and Singapore - 1937
- New Zealand - 1939.
Cahn was twice President of the Nottinghamshire club and he personally defrayed the cost of building new stands at Trent Bridge; he also provided a covered practice area, thus allowing county players to keep in training during the winter months.
As well his interest in playing he also represented Leicestershire on the Advisory County Cricket Committee and attended the meetings at Lord's dealing with the post-war plans. In addition to his cricket interest he was a keen hunter and was variously the Master of the Burton Woodland, Pytchley and Fernie Hunts.
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