This match, which was expected to be an easy victory for the School, turned out rather contrary. The School won the toss and put the VIth in, but at the end of the first day only four wickets were down, with the score at 247. Stow and Fairbanks were in nearly the whole afternoon and quite broke the bowling, and though several changes were tried they were not separated till Stow was thrown out at about a quarter to six. Fairbanks was bowled in the second over of the next day, and at the close of that day the School were all out for 200. In the second innings the VIth made a poor stand, with the exception of Fairbanks and Boyle, the former making 54 not out. At the close of the third day the School had made 130 for four wickets; consequently the match was left drawn.

Played on Thursday, May 26th. We won the toss and Heath and Tylecote went first to the wickets, and the latter was soon bowled for 3. The only noteworthy scores were Heath's 15, Stow's 30 (made principally by hits for 3), and Walton's 17, which contained a fine cut for 6 from the top end, bounding over the Close palings. Shortly before two o'clock our eleven were all out for 110. After dinner the Cirencester men commenced batting. The principal feature of their innings was an uniform steadiness, Millard making 34 and Fitzgerald 22. Tylecote bowled well, taking five wickets. They were all out for 143 by halfpast five, and when stumps were drawn at six we had made 12 for one wicket; consequently the Cirencester won by the first innings. Boyle and Walton fielded very well during the whole afternoon, the latter making a capital catch at long-leg.

Played on Thursday, June 2nd. This match was a very hollow affair. Worcester won the toss and went first to the wickets they were all out in a little more than an hour, no one making any stand whatever. Four of our wickets were down before dinner; but when Tylecote joined Rundall a good stand was made, and at two o'clock they were both "not out." Play was recommenced at three o'clock, but no wicket fell till half-past four, when Rundall was caught for 90: he had previously given only one chance, when he had made 80. Walton was next in, but the bowling was quite below the mark, and changes were made with no effect till Tylecote was bowled for 67. Walton's score was very near his, being 64. When the stumps were drawn Hodge and Blacker were "not out," the former having made 14. Tylecote's bowling was very effective, and he also made a very good catch at square-leg; and Rundall disposed of Beavan and Banks by two good catches at the wicket. From the result it will be seen that Worcester College sent a very weak team. We believe they were unavoidably deprived of some of their best players.

W. E. K. Fox, c Fairbanks, b Tylecote 14 c Fairbanks, b Heath... 13

A. Henderson, c Fairbanks, b Finney 0 b Stow

This match was begun on Saturday, June 4th. The School went first to the wickets, and when 13 runs had

been made Stow was unfortunately run out.

The next two wickets fell for very few, the score being at three for 31; Tylecote added 10, and Heath's wicket fell fifth with the total at 63, of which he had made 23 in his usual careful style. Walton and Boyle made a good stand, the latter being eventually bowled for 30; at the close of the day's play the former and Finney were "not out." On the following Monday Walton increased his score to 59, when he was bowled; Mordaunt made 12, and Finney was not out for 48, containing one 6, one 4, one 5, &c. Walton made some very fine cuts, and Boyle's play was very lively for the field. Fulford and McArthur made a good stand for the Old Cliftonians, and Fox played very steadily for his 14; the rest fell very quickly, Tylecote bowling very well throughout. The Old Cliftonians had to follow on their innings, and this time their best wickets were soon disposed of, with the exception of McArthur, who made a good 34. Alexander, too, troubled the field by his hits; but the match was won by the School in one innings and 29 runs to spare.

CLASSICAL v. MODERN.

Played on Saturdays, May 28th and June 11th.