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 Rh person shall be allowed to speak to the umpires, or in any way distract their attention, when the ball is near or nearing the goal.

When "foul" has been called, by either Captain, the Referee or any Umpire shall cry "time," after which the ball must not be touched by either party, nor must the players move from the position in which they happen to be at the moment until the Referee has called "play." If a player should be in possession of the ball when "time" is called, he must drop it on the ground. If the ball enters goal after "time" has been called, it will not count. The jurisdiction of umpires shall not extend beyond the day of their appointment.

The Referee shall be selected by the Captains; and, in the case of "Championship" matches, must be appointed at least one day before the match. No person shall be chosen to fill the position who is not thoroughly acquainted with the game, and in every way competent to act. In the event of the Field Captains failing to agree upon a Referee the day previous to match, it shall be the duty of the President of the National Lacrosse Association, or in his absence the Vice-President, upon being duly notified, to appoint a Referee, to act during the match, such Referee, however, not to be one of the number proposed by either of the competing clubs.

Before the match begins, he shall draw the players up in lines, and see that the regulations respecting the ball, crosses, spiked soles, &c., are complied with. Disputed points, whereon the Umpires or Captains disagree, shall be left to his decision. He shall have the power to suspend at any time during the match any player infringing these laws, the game to go on during such suspension. In disputed