The Wellington batting, on the whole, was lively while it lasted, but it didn’t last. Tho best form was shown by K. Tucket, who was the top scorer ; Lovers, S, J. Tucker and R. Gore‘assisting with useful scores. * Ae'the gamo stands at present, tho Welling ton men are 72 runs to the bad, and unless they show much better form tp’day the Aucklanders should gain ah victory. Cuff arid G, -Mills went to the wiokots fer Auckland, the bowling being entrusted to Halos and Upham, whp, tiaual,’ trundled (Igainet .tilb -iHrid—A pretty stiff nor'-wester; Fd;tunUloly fur Wellington, Cuff Waa not allowed to get set, a ball from Hales, which came in from log, knocking his log stump over when the total was only 4. I. Mills ana.hia brother turned the score along , at a paintully slow rate, and after “brother George ” was run out, as tho result of smart work by It, Gore and Niven, tho youthful and promising Hay joined the surviving member of the Mills family. At C 7, Upturn beat Hay, Who had played care fully for 17. The advent of Neill brightened tho game up, to tho groat delight df tho already weary spectators. His play on tho leg side was delightful to see. iMilla was not altogether idle at the other end, and. tho total was carried to 132 when the desired dis solution was brought about by Niven stumping Mills off Warton. Mills had contributed 32 by nice batting, but ho should have shared tho fate of his brother. The total was taken to 157 before Dfr Pabst was out l.b.w. The record 157—5-9 when Wynyard, an Old acquaint moo,* ap peared, ,Hd made 17, and remained till 190 was posted. A. beautiful leg hit, the best in tho match so far, was credited to Wynyard, With the aid of Ball, Neill, Whdse clean, well timed and prritty play on tho leg was tho theme of admiration, brought tho total to 200, but Neill touching one t of XTpham’s catapult deliveries, .Holqsliip, riftcr two , at tempts, held the ball, rind Nellya fine innings of 94 was oVor, Tho audience, though small, wore appreciative, and they warmly ap plauded the retiring batsman. After Neill loft, tho end soon came, Upham bringing the innings to a close with a very smart catch in the slips. The total was 221. 