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 of the individual who can combine wicket keeper with captain to the satisfaction of his eleven need not be limited to one hemisphere. The points to be carefully watched by captains are:

1st.—Bowler's lengths and speeds, with a view to pointing out batsmen's weak points.

2d.—Change of bowlers, to thwart batsmen who show indications of making a stand.

3d.—Watchful care of bowlers' physical endurance, with a view of changing for rest.

4th.—Easing fielders whose duties require long journeys between overs.

5th.—Anticipating and preventing overthrows, by keeping the attention of the fielders upon the ball.

6th.—Preventing accidents from collisions, by promptly naming the fielder who shall try to catch an elevated ball likely to drop between men at even distances from its approach.

7th.—Willingness to answer questions without annoyance.

8th.—He should caution his men against excessive practice just before "play" is called, also against overloading the stomach before batting, a habit which has a tendency to obscure the sight, as well as to dull the mental and physical energy.

9th.—He should know that every man is properly equipped, especially as to cap, spikes and shoes.

10th.—Last, but not least, he should watch the telegraph, keeping rather better posted in every detail of the game than any one on the ground.

His duties though arduous and continuous, will be a delight to himself and a joy to his men.