combination,there is no real reason why a certain amount of success should not be enjoyed. The batting is likely to let us down fairly often, but the bowling can be good. The Colts should develop into one of the strongest Colts teams Kearsney has had. This year's Under 14 has done very well, and certain new boys for 1958 have had a very good season in their prep, schools. FIRST ELEVEN, 1957 October 12th v. ST. STITHIAN'S St. Stithian's, Johannesburg (Won by 8 wickets) New ground was broken when the Kearsney 1st XI travelled to Johannesburg to play the first cricket match against our new brother school St. Stithian's. The trip was thoroughly enjoyed by all the members of the team,and our special thanks are due to the staff of St. Stithian'sfor their hospitality, and tothe parents for providing what one of the Kearsney boys described as "the greatest afternoon tea ever". We arrived at the Johannesburg station at 9.15 a.m., were met by St. Stithian's, and taken out to their magnificent school. Play started shortly after 1 1 a.m., with St. Stithian's batting first. Hagemann was ill and unable to accompany the team,so Meyer opened the bowling in his place. Both Cole and Meyer bowled well, although Meyer tended to pitch short. Eleven runs were scored in the first 1 1 overs, and Hulett then made a double bowling change, bringing himselfand Lowe on. Their bowling soon had St. Stithian's in difficulties. Lowe attacked the batsmen constantly and, supported by good fielding, ended with the remarkable analysis of 5.4 overs, 2 maidens,7 runs and 6 wickets. The Kearsney innings started in its usual shaky manner with 2 wickets down for 4 runs. Cross, however, stayed firm, and with Lowe and later Hulett pushed the score along. The scoring until Hulett's arrival had been somewhat slow, with the result that he was obliged to score as quickly as possible. His 32 came in about 20 minutes. The declaration was made with 4 wickets down. Cross being undefeated with 52. St. Stithian's fared much better in their second innings, and Wood played a good attacking innings. At close of play, they were 123 for 7 wickets. ST. STITHIAN'S: 1st Innings, 30(Lowe 6 for 7, M. Hulett 3 for II). KEARSNEY: 1 14for 4 declared (Cross 52 not out, M. Hulett 32, Lowe 23). ST. STITHIAN'S: 2nd Innings, 123 for 7(R. Hulett 3for 18, Wood 58). October 19th v. MARITZBURG COLLEGE at College (Lost by 65 runs) College batted first on a wicket which broke up early in the afternoon. McLennan and Mcllraith batted well for College, and piloted them to a good total. The Kearsney bowling was steady, but the ground fielding was not as good as it should have been, due partly to a bumpy outfield. Kearsney batting collapsed, and only Hulett showed any ability to cope, but he was out,swinging at a straight ball. The Kearsney total of70 was most disappointing, but the totals will continue to be small until the first three batsmen can see the shine off the new ball. As long as the middle order batsmen have to come in to a new ball, the team will continue to struggle for runs. COLLEGE: 135(Meyer 3 for 24, Hagemann 3 for 54). KEARSNEY: 70 (Hulett 26). October 26th v. HILTON COLLEGE (Cancelled, Rain) 319
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