# XXXIX. They are not to order a Striker ont unless applied to by tho adversaries. Kor by inference, should an Tmpiro give an intimation to tho adversaries thot it would bo advisable for them to appeal. XL. But if one of tho Bowler’s feet he not on the ground behind the bowling crease and within the return crease when he shall deliver the ball, the Umpire at his wicket, unasked, must call “ No Ball,” S e c Note to Rule 0, XLI. If either of the Strikers run a short run the Umpire shall ca llu One Short.” XLII. No Umpire shall he allowed to bet. XLIII. No Umpire is to be changed during the match, unless with the consent of both parties, except in case of violation of the 42nd Law ; then either party may dismiss the transgressor. XLIY. After the delivery of four balls the Umpire must call “ Over,” but not until the ball shall be finally settled in tho Wicket-keeper’s or Bowler’s hand; the hall shall then be considered dead; nevertheless, if any idea be entertained that either of the Strikers is out, a question may be put previously to, but not after, the delivery of the next ball. In one-day matches, however, it is often advisable to bowl five balls to the over to save time A good Umpire will take cave not tQ call “ over1’ nntil ths ball “ is finally settled according to the law.” XLV. The Umpire must take especial care to call “ No Ba ll” instantly upon delivery; “ Wide Ball ” ns soon as it shall pass the Striker. He should rail “ no ball ” in s tan t ly , to give the striker opportunity to take advantage of the howler’s laxity. A batsman cannot be out from a no-ball except by being run out. XLVI. The players who go in second shall follow their innings if they have obtained eighty runs less than their antagonists, except in all match< limited to one day’s play, when the number shall be limited to sixty, instead of eighty. XLVII. When one of the Strikers shall have been put out, the use of tho bat shall not be allowed to any person until the next Striker shall come in. A very useful provision, but unfortunately ono much abused. There is an opportunity In nearly eveiy gamo for players* to exhibit their prowess with the hat without seizing upon this one. NOTE.—The Committee of the Marylebone Club think it desirable that previously to the commencement of a Match, one of each side should be declared the manager of i t ; and that the new laws with respect to substi­ tutes may be earned out in a spirit of fairness and mutual concession, it is their wish that such substitutes be allowed in all reasonable cases, and that the Umpire should inquire if it is done with the consent of the manager of the opposite side. Complaints having been made that it is the practice of some players when at the wicket to make holes in the ground for a footing, the Committee are of opinion that Umpires should be empowered to prevent it. Curiously enough, there is no provision in these laws for “ byes.” Indeed they are not even mentionoil. It. is customary, however, to allow tho side batting to score asmany run* as maybe obtained, from the ball passing the long-stop or wicket-keeper, a* the ca e may be. How it has come to pass that the Marylebone Club, in their wisdom, have omitted thin, it is not for mo to say. The sooner, however, the omission is rectified, tho sooner will the Laws approach completion. 167