The match, which was advertised to commence as soon as it was considered suticiently cool, did not begin until 3.25, when the full complement of players had arrived. Burgoyne and Muchado went first to the wickets to represent the Feebles who had won the toss. At this period the weather was great deal cooler than on any previous similar occasion during the last two months, but most of the players had wisely taken the precaution to line their sun hats with damp cabbage leaves. There were not 50 many spectators as usual, but those who were present showed much interest the game. The field was only honoured by the presence of one lady who is a regular attendant and who enters into the game with a keen zest, which is fully appreciated by the cricketers. Burgoyne and Machado for some time the bowling of Cornish and Adams with indifference, but Machado after making 9 runs wascaughtout. Mr. W. Newton joined Burgoyne, but the former's life was but a short one, for Patch, who had relieved Adams, clean bowled him, after he had added 3 to the score. Stewart Smith, a very neat player, was next man in, and the two were scoring in good style when Patch bowled Burgoyne, who had made 15 runs by very sound play. Patch was relieved at the bowling by Cornish, who showed himself very proficient in putting the balls in straight and swift. R. G. Gibb, the Captain, joined Smith who met well the no means slow balls and straight deliveries of Patch and Cornish. However, Gibb eventually succumbed to a catch by Dunn.. Mr. C. A. Pullan then joined''Smith who was caught out when he had hade 15. Recks took Crs Axatysts oF Bownixa, Maiden wi
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