1G4 innings, either with or without an appeal, which shall be put down to tho score of Wide Balls; such ball shall not he reckoned as one of tho four balls ; but if the Batsman shall by any means bring himself within roach of tho ball, the run shall not be adjudged. Litht r w i t h or without nxipeal.” This shows that it is lawful to inquire of tho Umpire if a bnU which he has not called, is wide or not. The appeal however is seldom made. Umpires should notice that the solo requisite for a wide is that it should not he “ within t he roach of the batsman. Hence a wide t«>u short batsman (Jupp) might not be so to a tall one (W. G. Grace). XHI. If the Bowler shall deliver a “ No Ball” or a “ Wide Ball,” the Striker shall bo allowed as many runs as ho can get, and he shall not be put ont except by running out. In the event of no run being obtained by any other me ans, then one run shall bo added to score of “ No Balls,” or “ Wide Balls,” as the case may be. All runs obtained for “ Wide Balls” to he scored to “ Wide Balls.” The names of the Bowlers who bowl “ Wide Balls,” or “ No Balls,” in future to be placed on the score, to show the parties by whom cither score is made. If the ball shall first touch anv part of the Striker’s dress or person (except his hands), the Umpire shall call “ Leg Bye.” The only runs of course, that can be obtained from a “ wide ” are from the long-stop missing the hall, and should, it follows, be scored to “ wides,” and not to “ byes.” If the batsman get to tho ball it is no longer wide, mid auy runs made by him from it must be credited to him in the ordinary way. Although the last sentence of the law is wordtd carelessly, enstom says that a run must be made before the Umpire calls “ leg-bye;” and, moreover, that when lie has called one it should be counted on the score-sheet for as many runj as arc obtained from it. Singularly enough tho rule altogether omits to state this. XIV. At the beginning of each innings the Umpire shall call “ Play.” From that time to the end of each innings no trial ball shall bo allowed to any Bowler. That is no trial ball o n t h e w i c k e t . A bowler is generally allowed to “ open his shoulders,” by sending one down at the sido or elsewhere; but, of course, this concession must not be allowed to imxx?dc the game. XV. The STRIKER IS OUT if either of the bails be bowled off, or if a stump be bowled out of the ground. XVI. Or, if the ball from the stroke of the hat, or hand, hut not the wrist be held before it touch the ground, although it be hugged to the body of the catcher. It is clear from this, that, if the ball is held after touching n tree, house, tent, pavilion, or anything a b o v e t h e g r o u n d , the striker is out. However, it is pieferablo to agree before­ hand that hits into or on such places shall count lor so many runs, in which case the l all is co’ sidered dead on reaching such limits, and the tinker gets the benefit of the runs agreed on. XVII. Or, if in striking, or at any other time while the ball shall be in play both his feet shall be over the popping crease, and his wicket put down, except his bat be grounded within it. The word “ over’' in this lav, probably should read “ not he grounded within.” Hence 'as in Law ‘J) the striker is out if his foot is on the line. I have been asked this question : If the striker should be put out by the lull rebounding from the wicket-keeper’s leg or l*.r>on {not hands), how is it scored V 1 say tho striker is “ stumped,’’ not “ run out.” XVIII. Or, if in striking at the hall he hit down his wicket. “ Hitting down a wicket” includes hitting a ball off only. If the striker hits a ball into his p&n.uer’s wicket, the latt*r is not cut even if he bo off his ground, unless the ball has been touched by one of the fielding side after being hit. XIX. Or, if under pretence of running, or otherwise, either of the Strikers prevent a ball from being caught, the striker of the ball is out. Although not exx^(«*»e<l in the law', it is general only to give the striker ont if the prevention - ' I ’f i i l . The Umpire should judge from the acts of tho impeding party if tills is so or not, mud give his decision accordingly.