THE HOLIDAY.

Bush Advocate, Volume XXI, Issue 284, 4 June 1909, Page 2

THE HOLIDAY.

[PRESS ASSOCIATION.! WELLINGTON, last night. In the hockey matches to-day, the Wellington Wednesday's representatives beat Manawatu No. 2 by 3 to 2. The match between the Wellington and Manawatu Saturday representatives was won by Wellington by 4 to 2. The Wesley Club heat Masterton by 7 to nil. The warn© was in favor of Wesley all through. Masterton's goalkeeper played well, frequently saving his side. Carterton No. 1 beat Wellington by 7to nil. The visitors ' showed good combination. Fisher and Reid scored in the first spell, and Fisher (four times) and TunniclifFe in the second. In the junior match, the Metropolitan v. Carterton, was won by the former by 7 to .4. . PALMERSTON N., last night. The seven-a-side tournament of the Maiiawatu Rugby Union attracted a good attendance. Palmerston N. Club won both senior and junior events. Wellington Swifts Association Football Club defeated Palmerston by two goals to nil. Masterton W.F.C.A. hockey team beat Technical School 2 to nil. The day was observed as a general holiday. . . ■ WANGANUI, to-day. The holiday was observed quietly. The football match Wanganui v. Rangitikei resulted in a win for Riingitikei, 9 to 4. In hockey matches, Wanganui beat Taihape, 3 to 1, and Wanganui beat Marton, 9 to nil. The. West Coast Battalion Volunteers held the fifth annual shield match to-day. Palmerston North Rifles winning with 919 points, Wanganui Rifles 871, Waaiganui Guards 862, Manchester (Feilding) Rifles 804, Palmerston North Guards 851, Wanganui Highland Rifles 840, Marton Royal Rifles 831, Wanganui Irish Rifles 674.