... Buller, and the invasion of the colony fir dd be terminated. He points out, however, that war ?? ice is even mae utcert than cricket. It is worth. p ith imentioning that it is coundently 5believed at th efs Durban that-the relief of Ladysmith will be: t Ie- ...

... that the coming battle will be by far the biggest and .the e fiercest of the war, But, then, war is even more uncertain than cricket. S d . w Our soldiers will not fail the country, ji that is absolutely certain, if they are given R a fair chance to engage ...

... imposed on every citizen to make the use of the rifle at least as much a part of his physical training as the use of the cricket bat or the golf club. DEATH OF MR THOMAS SMITH. We recorded on Saturday with regret the death of Mr. Thomas Smith, head of ...

... received from the Beers. He adds that all the ?? are in the best of health and spirits, and constantly Play foot- ball and cricket- The colonial soldiers are in the samequartrs as the reg~ular British troops. Mr. Marm, Unted States Consul at Pretoria, also ...

... concert has besin arranged to take p~lace at hoe the New Workmien's-hall, Mountain Ash, on ahit Monday in aid of the local cricket' club, The 'per programmed bears the names of several well- 2bha known'artistes, a 7, circ LOCAL POLICE-COURTS. Fir' waE SWANSEA ...

... comning battle doi: will be by far the biggest and fiercest of the if war. C a But, then, war is even more uncertain than Wit y cricket. Our soldiers will not fail the country, sor s that in absolutely certain, if they are given a una e fair chance to engage ...

... and in my opinion the formation of such a club Nyould be a move in the right direction. Afen go wild 5 over golf, football, cricket, and why not over the useful Nrrile FoRTr-FIvI I Barminghamn, December 29. THE, PERSHORE -OAD MUDDLE. . M To the B-Drroe of ...

... on New-Year's Day. Lord Mletbuen has announced his intention of giving cups to be com- peted for by the various regimental cricket and football teams. There wvill also be horse racing, 1 and prize cups for the principal events. LORD KITCHENER ON THE WAIR ...

... co the the only damage was 'a foeN of the horses' fit wounded. No men were wounded. l Christmas passed off well. There was cricket I and athletic sports, and, thanks to the liberality, 1 I n- of friends at home, sumptuous Christmas fare. IM( ARTIMl ERYMKN ...

... Wauichone~was buiried the other day. Mr. Legan is a great sportmeni,,anidhas done yeoman service ia pro- moting the interests of cric~ket in South Africa. The Chief Constable of Widtall (Mr. C. Tayller? as received a Iettert from oieeoaal Haekes, w o. isI beef-ing ...

... communication. They hare not yet ?? to camp. To-day the New Year was celebrated in camp by athletic sports, inter-regimental cricket matches, horseracinir f&c. Everything was conducted with I reat spirit. g T t MARCONI SYSThEM. A [Press Association Times ...

... communication. They bata not yet returned to camp. ?? the New Year was celebrated in camp by athletio sports. inter-regimental 'cricket and :ef football matclts. horse raeing, &c. Everything of I was conducted with great spirit. has - j . ...