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 260 games which are left to his decision, ho shall take the evidence of the players particularly interested, the respective opinions of the differing Umpires and, i f necessary, the opinions and proposals of the Captains in cases where the discontinuance of the game is threatened. He shall immediately call "time" when "foul" has been called by either Captain.

The jurisdiction of the Referee shall not extend beyond the day for which he is appointed, and he shall not decide in any matter involving the continuance of a match beyond the day on which it is played. The Referee must be on the ground at the commencement of and during the match. At the commencement of each game, and after "fouls," "disputed games" and "balls out of bounds," he shall see that the ball is properly faced, and when both sides are ready shall call "play." He shall not express an opinion until he has taken the evidence on both sides. After taking the evidence, his decision in all cases must be final. Any side rejecting his decision by refusing to continue the match, shall be declared the losers.

When game is claimed and disallowed, the Referee shall order the ball to be faced for, from where it is picked up, but in no case must it be closer to the goals than ten (10) yards in any direction.

Captains to superintend the play shall be appointed by each side previous to the commencement of a match. They shall be members of the club by whom they are appointed and no other. They may or may not be players in a match; if not, they shall not carry a crosse, nor shall they be dressed in Lacrosse uniform. They shall select Umpires and Referee, and toss for choice of goals, and they alone shall be entitled