But--for the nonce--"Out in the Cold!"
Excel no more?

* * * * *

PARLIAMENT IN SPORT;

_OR, A MEETING IN EARNEST._

["Perhaps the popularity of the competition in national sport
between the different parts of the Empire is worthy of the
serious attention of statesmen ... Mr. ASTLEY COOPER proposes
rowing, running and cricket ... There is something fascinating
in the idea of such a Pan-Britannic gathering."--_Daily
Paper_.]

The SPEAKER, having taken his seat in the Pavilion, the Minister for
Cricket rose to move the third reading of The Six-balls-to-an-over
Bill.

The Right Hon. Gentleman said that the amount of time wasted in
changing sides, although the field did their best to minimise the
loss by assuming a couple of positions alternately, was very
serious--especially in a first-class match.

The Member for Melbourne begged to ask what _was_ a first-class match?

The Member for Sydney replied, certainly not a match between Canada
and Victoria. (_Laughter.)_ Now everyone was aware that New South
Wales--("_Question! Order! Order!")_ He begged pardon, he was in