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 254 The players of each side shall be designated as follows: "Goal-keeper," who defends the goal; "Point," first man out from goal; "Cover-point," in front of Point; "Centre," who faces; "Home," nearest opponent's goal. Others shall be termed "Fielders."

Sec. 1.—Twelve players shall constitute a full field, and they must have been regular members of the club they represent, and no other, for at least thirty days prior to a match.

Sec. 2.—A match shall be decided by the winning of three games out of five, unless otherwise agreed upon.

Sec. 3.—Captains shall arrange, previous to a match, whether it is to be played out in one day, postponed at a stated hour, or in the event of rain, darkness, &c., or to be considered a draw under certain circumstances; and, if postponed, if it is to be resumed where left off.

Sec. 4.—If postponed and resumed where left off, there shall be no change of players on either side.

Sec. 5.—Either side may claim at least five minutes' rest, and not more than ten, between each game.

Sec. 6.—No Indian must play in a match for a white club, unless previously agreed upon.

Sec. 7.—After each game, the players must change sides

Sec. 8.—No change of players must be made after a match has commenced, except for reasons of accident or injury during the match. When a match has been agreed upon, and one side is deficient in the number of players, their opponents