Though the weather was much less kind to us, the 1926 cricket tour was hardly less successful than that of the previous year, as four matches were won, whilst in the remaining game there is little doubt that only time prevented our gaining a fifth victory.

The team travelled down by road on the Sunday, and as the evening was wet, some of us were enabled fully to appreciate the views of those who are agitating for a brighter Hastings. But Monday was fine enough to provide us with a full day's cricket, and to give us the encouragement of an easy win.

As there was no fixture on the Tuesday, some of the team visited the tennis courts, while others, venturing out in Ft's car, nearly had an experience of the joys of pedestrianism when mysterious noises were heard to come from the interior of the car. According to one of the party-a clue to whose identity was that he had previously signed the hotel register as being of Wiganese nationality-the "diff." was breathing its last, but apparently the trouble was not serious, and the trip was completed without disaster.

The skating rink had also claimed its share of attention, but one member of the party seemed to have serious doubts of the solidity of the floor, and took frequent opportunities of testing it.

On Wednesday we travelled to Ashford by char-a-bane, vocal entertainment being provided mainly in the form of hymns, somewhat to the consternation of our driver. However, during the day he was reassured that it really was a cricket team he had had on board, particularly when Masters nearly demolished the windows of the char-a-banc with one of his sixes. Rain fell during the greater part of the Ashford innings, but being apparently waterproof, we were able to bring the game to a successful end.

Against Hastings, on Thursday, the weather caused a delay of about three hours, but by taking an early tea and arranging to play until 8.30 if necessary, this game also was finished.

At Beckley, on Friday, the rain was limited to one brief shower, so we were able to enjoy a day's cricket amid rural surroundings with the added attraction of an alfresco lunch, to which full justice was done, despite the absence of our champion sandwich-consumer.

The game at Eastbourne, on Saturday, unfortunately, had to be left drawn, but on our return in the evening the conclusion of the tour was fittingly celebrated, Mr. Sd playing a prominent part.

A word of appreciation is due to Mr. Kirkpatrick for all that he did in organising the tour, and he is especially to be congratulated on the arrangements-catering and otherwise-made for the Beckley match. Cricket honours must be given to the two "M,'s," Masters and Mills. The former was in brilliant batting form, and Mills must be considered as the best stumper we
have had since the war.

Monday, 7th June v. Hastings Nondescripts
The Nondescripts batted unenterprisingly, and were all out before lunch for 36. Afterwards eight of our wickets fell for 85, but Williams and E. C. Hubble then added 84, and the innings was declared closed at tea. Williams hit a six and ten 4's in his 71 not out. In a second innings the Nondescripts made 82 for the loss of four wickets.