RAIN AT CHRISTCHURCH.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLIV, Issue 58, 14 March 1910, Page 8

RAIN AT CHRISTCHURCH.

NO PLAY TO-DAY,

NEW ZEALAND WICKETS

[press association.]

CHRISTCHURCH, March 14

Rain commenced early this mornSng, and fell heavily till noon, putting ian. end to all hope of continuing the test match this afternoon. If the rain clears off the match may be resumed ■to-morrow morning. T. Warne, a member of the Australian team, who has charge of the 'Carlton ground, says that Dunedin provided the only good wicket of the tour. There is no need to import soil to make wickets. The New Zealand soil is good enough, but care should be taken with the foundation. Mr ity Tame thinks that New Zealand cricket is likely to make no marked improvement until good wickets are provided

Later.

The rain ceased soon after noon. The test match will be continued at 11.30 a.m. to-morrow, and play will cease at 5 p.m.