An Australian Cricketer on Tour. By Frank Laver. (Chapman and
Hall. Gs.)—Mr. Laver describes the Cricketing Tour of 1899 as far as the journeying is concerned, and that of 1905 in more detail, giving the scores of the matches and some notes of the play. It will be remembered that the Australian team won or drew all their county and other local matches except that with Essex, but were not successful in the Test matches. We are glad to see that Mr. Laver has much to say in recognition of the kindness and hospitality shown to the players, and few complaints to make. One of the few causes of difference was Armstrong's bowling. It was certainly curious behaviour in an English player, and one of great reputation, to sit on his bat and kick at the balls as they were being delivered to the player at the other end. The crowd, too, shouted disapproval; but that Mr. Laver must be used to at home. And it may be argued with some force that the "bowling on the leg theory" is not quite "straight." But the casuistry of cricket is not a little perplexing.
Or, A Brief Relation of the Exceeding Mercy of God in Christ to him.
BUNYAN.-GRACE ABOUND- 25' ING TO THE CHIEF OF SINNERS
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