“Test" Cricket At Tulagi.

The accompanying photograph, which was received from “Macbradnoble,” Tu lagi, B.S.I., gives a vivid idea of “test” cricket as played in the Solomons. The match was played by a team represent ing the crew and passengers of the ‘“Mataram” against a local side and was won by the latter. There is no doubt that the best all-round team won, as the Tulagi side showed superiority in the aquatic department of the game.

Spectators were treated to a fine exhibi

tion of high and acrobatic diving but the honours of the day must really be given to a member of the “Mataram’s” crew, who, after several dives into the drain which cuts across the field, re trieved the ball for the loss of only three runs and his topee. In view of the fact that there is no bar on the ground, it has been suggested to the cricket com mittee that it should seriously consider putting on a game of water polo be tween the innings to hold the spectators’ interest.