1 6 8 Tlio law docs not specify how this is to ho enforced, but I thin! it is the umpire b duG 1 sco that bats larger than the law allows arc not played with ; and probably words added to that clToet would be an improvement. HI ti 1(, STUMPS must bo three in number; twenty-seven inches out of the ground ; the Phils eight inches in length; ike Stump pi equal aud of sufficient thickness to prevent the bail from pa: :mg throngn. Although not statu.!, it is clearly tlio spirit of tho lav/ and the stump, should 1 • oi/ht inched wi le ni the ho tfm i <is well u* at th toj. £ h^vo g jiu raay tuUptcd tiic p.un o i Iftyiug the nails on the gioiiml an u jjai lo to scta.i^ tip tlio <fcaiur^. IV. The BOWLING CilEASE must be in a line with the Stumps ; six feet eight inches in length ; tho Stumps in the centre ; with a return crease at each end towards tho Bowler at right angles. It is important to notice that the return croaso should l»u a t I'iyhf aiiyl > t<> the bo iling crease. I have often seen it drawn in an oblique direction, which would give tuo bowler an advantage. V. The POPPING CREASE must be four feet from the wicket, and parallel to it; unlimited in length, but not shorter than the Bowling Crease. Unlimited in length, so as to giro the batsman an opportunity of keeping dear of tho Ball when thrown in, without incurring the danger of being .struck ny it. VI. The wickets must he pitched opposite to each other by the Umpires, at the distance of twenty-two yards. I t is advisable to use a chain to measure the distance, as tapes are liable to stretch. VII. It shall not bo lawful for eithor party during the match, without the consent of tho other, to alter the ground by rolling, watering, covering, mowing, or beating, except at tho commencement of each innings, when the ground shall be swept and rolled, unless the next side going in object to it. This rule is not meant to prevent tire striker from beating the ground with his bat near to the spot where he stands during the innings, nor to prevent the bowler from filling up holes with saw-dust, Ac., when the ground shall be wet. Consent to rolling, &c., is seldom or over asked during tho progress of an innings. At the commencement of an inuings the sido going in should see that it is swept and rolled, as of course i t is to their advantage. VIII. After rain the Wickets may bo changed with the consent of both parties. A very necessary provision, especially if the ground is much cut up. IX. The BOWLEB shall deliver the ball with one foot on tho ground behind the bowling crease, and within the return crease, and shall bowl one over before he change wickets, which he shall be permitted to do twice in the same innings, and no bowler shall bowl more than two overs in succession. Notice that the law roads “ behind the howling crease;'- lienco it follows that if the bowler’s foot touches any part of the lino, it, is a no-balL “ By “ changing wickets twice,” it is understood that a bowler, after changing ends, may return to his original end only. J X. The ball must be bowled. If thrown or jerked tho Umpire shall call “ No Ball.” A distinct action of the elbow distinguishes a throw, and a jork would elearb be shown bv tho arm striking the bowler's side before delivery of tho ball. XI. l ie may require tho striker at the wicket from which ho is bowling to stand on that side of it which he may direct. So as to give him ample roc in for bowling. x n . If the Bowler shall toss the ball over the Striker’s head, or bowl it so widc that, in the opinion of the Umpire, it shall not bo fairly within the each of the batsman, he shall adjudge ono run to the party recciviu" the 12 *