OTHER MATCHES.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXI, Issue 185, 6 August 1900, Page 3

OTHER MATCHES.

L. D. NATHAN AND CO. V. ARTHUR

H. NATHAN.

This annual fixture was played-on Saturday at Ellerslie, the contesting teams accompanied by their friends driving out in brakes, waving banners with the respective legends of the two firms inscribe ed thereon. The match resulted In a win for the Standards by 9 points to 3. Morrin, at threequarter, captained the team, and played a rattirng game, and Neville, centre forward, also distinguished himself. The scores consisted of three tries gained by Stephenson and Cummings, threequarters, and Kean, wing forward, who made a capital run after preventing a potted goal. For the Reliables Goldwater and Stlchbury, at three quarter, formed the mainstay of the team, while Cnro, centre half, was also useful, and Verrall, wing forward, had the honour of securing the only try, after a good run. After the match an adjournment was made to the Ellersllo Hotel for dinner, which was served in good style. The chair was occupied by Mr T. C. Schnackenberg, who also proposed the first toast of the evening, "The Queen." The musical items were capitally rendered, and received with acclamation, the most popular being those with a good chorus, in which all could join. The gentlemen contributing songs were Messrs Warnock, Bickerton, Stichbury, Boulton and Feldman, the latter delishtIng the audience wit han original composition descriptive of the game. The way in which he brought in the names of some of the prominent players caused immense amusement. Mr Hay was appreciated in seve^vl comic songs, while Mr Bates chose an appropriate patriotic song, "The Lads in Navy Blue," to follow the toast proposed by Mr Foley, "The Army and Navy." Mr Schnackenberg also sang patriotic songs, altering the last verses to introduce the Boer war and the China war. The toast of the "Winning House" was in charge of Mr C. P. Stichbury, and in a neat speech he complimented the opposing team on their victory, and hoped that next time the Reliables" would have that honour. Mr Hay in responding thanked them for receiving the toast with musical honours, as did also Mr Kilmartin, when the toast 'The Losing House" was proposed by Mr Canham. "The Referee" was similarly honoured by a speech from Mr Beedell, and Mr Gittos thanked the teams for the manner in which his decisions had been received. The rest of the programme included recitations by Mr Verrall and Mr Neville, and after votes of thanks to Mr Mclntosh, the accompanist, and to the Chairman the members of the two housesTlned hands in "Auld Lang Syne " and then dispersed, getting away for home shortly before half past nine, af?er spending an enjoyable and sociable evening.

Campbell-Ehrenfrled Company v. Mennie and Dey.-The annual match between was an interesting ™** n*^?**?l S ywlnners were scored by Burns ana ay mE?lerslle v. Otahuhu.-The former won byline points to nil McDonald scored two tries and E. Austin dne. ■ Rovers' v Rivals.-The former won by indifferent results it Is impossible to give a H Xn °v f C^re^-After a hard and exciting game this match ended in a d3Krttaote% 9S du e gar C<>Wo ffrks.-This was pl ayed It Northcote, and resulted in a win for the former by 8 points to 4. For winners tries were scored by Robb and Jackson one of which was converted. V^RPdale Dotted a goal for the losers. Native Fern v. Gordon 11.-The former had their tenth win on Saturday by beating Gordon 11. by 12 points. For the winners P Thorpe 'scored 3 tries and Sneaky 1. Burk? played a good game £°Avondi°e-v. Auckland Rowing ClubThto match was played at Ayondale, and resulted in a draw, neither side* scoring. Although the Rowing Club were much the heavier team, Avondale beat them in thi pick and open, and all through had "ftJKI SS« f v?«rsSS%hte match was Played at Otahuhu, and after a very fast game resulted In a draw, each side Scoring 3 points. E. Buckley scored a try for Standard, and Gorman did the "So^vf Wanderers.-After a very in- ,*"#£? #e ar" esco hr ccd 0f ro mr erthr owin bn yer B 8 & A Mouds and H. Pearce, the latter con--3 v^ose&rry.-This match resulted in a win for the former by 6 to nil. F\ Dixon and P. Glynn each seCUMt d Albert V. Kia Oras.^-This match was played at Mt. Albert ,and resulted Vole' 11 B^v. A«&r by «cs 6-Thls m?tch resumed In a win for Home Bay by 8 points to 3.