Cricket.

All the teams put up good performances on Saturday and the all-round improvement is very satisfactory.

The Seniors, on Kulburn Park, did well to dismss Karori for 195, and in reply had scored 138 for 3 woclets wjem stupms were drawn. McMillan "eastled our of the opposition for 58 runs in 19 overs. The other wickets were divided-seven bowlors in all being tried. With Blandford, Harding and Wiren out early, Wilson and mcMillan made an excellent stand, being still unbeaten at the end of the day for 75 and 37 respectively. Wilson, who is back after teaching in the country, batter attractively and his display was one of the best seen from any of the Seniors this year. The Seniors in this and the next game must make a determind effort to avoid finishing bottom in the championship.

Ater losing seven wickets for 118 runsthe Second Grade team went on to put up their best performance of the season by making 301 The only earlier batsmen to make any runs was Simpson (29), but Stephenson compiled a fine 101 not out and was assisted by Carey, 44 and Ryan and Robertson, to bring the total pash the third century. arsity were at the wickets all the afternoon, so Old Boys did not bat.

Another good performance was that of the Juniou B team against Railways. Three wickets were down for 24 when a partnership between Wicks and Larkin took the score to 170before the latter was bowled for 49. The innings closed at 274, Revell having compiled a hard-hit 114 not out, with Turnbull 25. With an hour left, Varsity dismissed five Railway batsmen for 68, leaving themselves in a strong position.

In the Junior C match, Brooklyn scored 140 and Varsity have lost five for 85, Bourke 30 odd not out. Mitchell was the most successful bowler.

Kilbirnie scored 244 against the Junior D's, who have lost one wicket for 76 runs.

Third Grade made 161 for 6 declared, but Kilbirnie managed to pass this total, but with only five minutes to spare.