But then I have always backed Surrey, and _will_ do so whilst I'm alive, Sir. And t'other was Notts, don't you see, so _I_ couldn't well show the white feather. Ah! well, 'twas a wonderful match; such a crowd, such a game, and such weather! K. J. K. (that's Mr. KEY) showed remarkably promising cricket-- I _did_ feel a little bit quisby when SHERWIN snapped him at the wicket. 'Twas getting too close, Sir, for comfort; two hundred and five takes some making-- When BARNES nicked READ, SHUTER, and HENDERSON, 'gad, there were lots of hearts quaking. Seventy-eight for a win, Sir, and five of our best wickets levelled. Notts then began to pick up, and I own I felt rather blue-devilled; But Surrey has got a rare team, and you see, when the toppers do fail, Sir, They look at it this way, my boy,--there is all the more chance for the "tail," Sir. That's what I call true cricket pluck, and so, even when MAURICE READ quitted him, That's what young LOHMANN perceived; the place wanted cool grit--and it fitted him. His thirty-five, and not out, was worth more, Sir, than many a "Century." Played like an iceberg, he did; style neither too tame nor too venture-y. Poor crippled WOOD backed him bravely, and he made the winning hit, he did. Won by four wickets! Hooray! Gallant Surrey at last has succeeded In knocking the dust out of Notts. I've hoorayed till my tongue feels quite furry. Yes, _I_ like the best side to win,--but I'm thundering glad, though, it's Surrey!!! * * * * * "OVER THE WATER WITH LAWSON" (_Change of Name_).--Jack Tar to be known in future as Tom Fool. * * * * * PARLIAMENTARY NOTICES. _House of Commons for August._ DISORDERS OF THE DAY. Legalised Duels (England) Bill--Report. Shillelagh (Irish) Supply Bill--Second Reading. Ways and Means (Assaults)--Committee. Speaker's Wig Destruction Bill--As amended to be considered. QUESTIONS. _Mr. Dillon._--Whether Her Majesty's Government contemplate allowing Mr. DE LISLE to smile, and if so, whether any precautions will be taken to prevent his receiving a thrashing. _Dr. Tanner._--To ask the Chief Secretary of the Lord-Lieutenant whether he has any objection to tread upon the tail of his coat. _Colonel Saunderson._--To ask the First Lord of the Treasury as to the condition of the eyes and noses of certain Members of the Nationalist Party. NOTICE OF MOTION. _Mr. T. Healy._--Physical Force, House of Commons (England)--Bill to facilitate the establishment of a Bear Garden in St. Stephen's. * * * * * HAVOC!