Versus Midland.

This, the first game of the season, was marked by good bowling and low scoring, due chiefly to the heavy state of the wicket at Kelburn Park. Victoria batting first, made only 77 (Miles 19, Cousins 13, Broad 12, Barker 11). Midland responded with 41, Watson being the only batsman to reach double figures. The bowling was divided between Cousins (4 for 21), Young (3 for 11) and Lusk (2 for 4). In the second innings Varsity did a little better, compiling 119, due largely to a forceful display by Miles, who was unfortunately obliged to retire after scoring 31. The only other batsmen to reach double figures were Hall (24) and Cousins (18). In Midland's second venture our bowlers came to light and the whole team was disposed of for 23 runs. Lusk took 4 wickets for 4 runs, and Cousins 3 for 13. Victoria thus won by 132 runs.