FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17200, 18 July 1921, Page 13

FOOTBALL.

H gjfINGBOKS' SECOND MATCH. § I :r A DRAW WITH TABANAKL si ;^ §f- [?_ (JJESS ASSOCIATION TEMGBAM.) 5 I *'~ NEW PLYMOUTH, July 16. § f i crowd estimated at between 14,000 and §t " tsMO saw Taranaki draw with Ihe Spring•B > tob here today, neither Bide scoring in a S I ted-fonght, fast game, which will rate S | -5 \ fa&i in New Plymouth. The crowd constiS | feted s record for the province. The weather BK f attune hut the ground soft. § r When & e teams took the field it appeared 3 * it t&ough the Springboks' forwards, with S ' Itoir extra weight, would overcome Taranaki, S E hri while the visiting vanguard at once aet *• i' JKa dashing game, handling the ball in fine 3 jj few it was -soon evident that the Taranaki 3 r jombmation was a strong one, end that the 3 r Springboks would be fully extended. The 3 I feranski forwards infueed splendid dash into S 3 hair work and used their feet with effect, 3 | jaj mth determined tackling held their ■5 \ wra. Early in the game it was seen that the 3 * Springbok forwards were out to feed their § I fctcke, *^ e smothering tactics of TaraS [I saki, coupled with their deadly tackling, kept S 'J ihe ball in. Occasionally the leather cume 3 I feat to the Springboks' backs, and it was then 3 that the game was marked by flashes of S putty passing, the ball sweeping along the Sj< 'advancing lane of backs with clockwork pre--31. ejiion. The way the ball shot out from the 3HT wek was the'essence of neatness, nippy SB haodHng and swift passing, coupled with 3 gnlendid co-operation,' putting the bocks in SK action, and several times- they swept the game HS light down to Taranski's line. Here the deSB fcoce of the Taranaki men was sound, and, 3j by dashing play and clever footwork, the •3 {towards always cleared their line. Though 3l|aT«ranaki appeared content to keep the ball famongst the forwards, much useful work was fdoas by the line kicking the backs,, while >bsre again sure tackling nullified the SpringJfcoks' attacks. Altogether there wias little 3> {between the teams. 59 ! In the first spell each side had its share 3 fef attacking, to find its opponent's defence 3 Isfltind. Apart from fine passing by the 3 Ifiprongboks' 'backs, Morkel on a couple of 3 Ittoßtatons being collared right on the corner, § \l*& ne kicking by Taranaki, Kingston. 3 Sflartioularly being sound and just failing to M lland -a goal from the field, the play resolved Sg hftdi into a contest between the opposing! SX fnmgnaxdeV There "was no score at the end 3j fsf the spell, which practically represented the S ynsrits of the- teams in the opening stages. ft The second half wae characterised by a I great attack by Taranaki, an attack which really amounted to* an assault. For a period 'joi some twenty 'minutes, Taranaki hammered SKwat the Springboks' goal-line. Time and again iTaianaki were nearly over, but the Springfc>ka T forwerds were determined to keep the *--" "- -ad again play became a tussle beiguards, while, if the bail did come sure tackling, which was a feature ty of both sides, changed the aspect >lay again. Then, as the spall prohe Springboks attacked, and success owing the forwards' efrorte got out, produced some more glimpses passing bouts. Several times the » crowded on the Taranaki line, butt by Kingston, the Taranaki fulled his side time and again, while le for infringement by the Springn brought much-needed relief to As time ran on, the rattling pace fch sides and maintained throughout was renewed with even more vigour, anient was intense as the Springfgled for supremacy, always only a out from Taranaki's line, with a that made the game bristle with ! spectacular play. The Springboks pporturrity to throw the ball out, fine passing attacks just failed to 3 with success. Just on the call of toon, -who had played a great game iringboks, slipped and fell when the 9 the line appeared to "be open. So tirring game, in which the visitors rht for every' advantage ■ against a injsoent of Taranaki's'best, ringboka* team was as follows: Meyer; three-quarters, Van Heerpener, Clerkeon, Henry Markell; ndall and J. P. Ifioh&u; forwards, wkel J. M. Michau, Boyle Morkel, Harry Morkell, J. Mosterdt, The team was as previously telegraphed. nERBURY RUGBY UNION T COMPETITIONS. ILES (19) v. POSSIBLES (8). nterbury Rugby T7ni<m'e Senior do having been closed, a trial game a on Saturday between A and B ' f Lancaster Pari:, with a view to |he selectors in picking a Canterfreseatative team 'to (do battle sjjCbuntry team next Saturday, and ghoks the following week. As is (son games, a very poor exhibition was given, and spectators at Lanrkr"\had good reason to be dissatisfte entertainment. Only two of isW sslected A teamTbacks, in oa~ and K. Fitzgerald, took the as Ahe latter retired at half-time, 'did' not serve any -useful purpose tie backs were concerned. The re a* follows: l-back,.£. C. Orchard; three-ouar- . Wilson, Blassy, A. BrWn; s, E. Fittgerald and H. B. Knight; tfuUins;'wing-forward, H. Blareyj F. Smyth, J. McDonald, B. McJ.' Campbell >) O. Turpin, C. Gieat- '£. Brosnahan: achanan, «L MoCormaok, K. Bowes; 8,-3. Eyane and W. L. Henry; Dalglaiah; wing-forward, V.' Carjaj lorwardsfJ. B. Jackson, A. Henry, 1 A Oummings, L. Peterson, i l>Sto..Muntd*E. H. Ellis. , , m . * and Black) kicked,off. and „ /«i\,oaoe aet up an attack, but Orchard, was *J teiy soU3 at fall-back, and twice in euc--1 t"' Cession repufaod the attackers. Slow passing a r> by'the A's J (Colours) enabled Peterson to 1 away, but v Campbell> Greatbatch. and !j fe Blassj>ciune hack, and from a scramble on |> th« ,, 'line'-the, first-named scored. J. Mctmt ~111 a nice, dash for the Beds, l%&ut Brown missed a pass, and Fitzgerald iftMleawid. < Evans, Vf. Henry, and J. Mo- ■**--—*- —— associated in a nice passing ins saved with a smart dash h-Kne. Bowes had a couple score, but did no good with Ity awaided to the B's enab'ed a neat goal. The Colours Attack, and passing between mid, and Brown save the bancs, and he scored a good Spbelf converted as half-time |tw being 8-3 in the PosDavis took Fitigerald's at «nc«" responsible for solid Bed forwards put some dash and A. Henry, E. Cummings, ame awajr in a rash, JackW. Henry added the gxtra I'made a fine effort to score, nckled by Brosnahan.' From tatbatch secured, and scored Che last try of the day was Mi, who received a pass from blind aide, and after a good svtry, which H. Blasey con- '. Mercer w« referee. KJOND GBADB. Maoerrf Point LytteHon dearoh by J7'poiate to 3. Fox ayley, Gilmsn, Bamford, and Geayley drop-kicked .a goal two tries. • Bamford kicked * id converted, two tries. LißWOoi by 14 pain** *• & arists, traon oonvertnig one try; for nstin and Vogt each scored oonverting one. Beferee, iffl: ilbton, play** •» Merivale Park,, wae won by Menvato > nil. Scorers: Bayliss (3), dec, Mails, and We, and tries. Beferee, Mr -»Vsxs{ty B, played at Varwae won by 'Varpoiata to 8. Scorers: Pw Iffl'-lKm, and DodA Bell au. Beferee, MfT. OrawMt North Ototeriray 8. For penalty. For North Caatert&ied » goal,from a mark. Owner* 3Q3UD GBADE. [lege aid Kaiapoi dww, 6 rf&ee, Est. W. B. Scott. 3 B v. Christchtiroh C, played «rouaa, North Pack, was hurch B *y W.poteto to 0. Steane. ... B . St. Bede'e, Pj*?* 3 •* gf» ws* ™**3*S*? fei Scoxexs te Sxdeaham. Du»

lop (2) and Shelton (1); for St. Bede's, Murphy a try, converted, and Smith penally Technical A v. Eiccarton A, played at Show Ground Ko. 2, was won by Hiocaxton by 13 points to 9. Referee, Mr G. G«ay. Merivale beat Biocarton by 24 points to 3. Mr MlcGuffog was referee. Linwood defaulted to North Oanteibury. B.H.S. H points beat 'Varsity A 3. For B.H.S. Werren and Page scored tries and converted a try and.kicked a penalty goal For 'Varsity Dewar scored a try. FOtTETH GRADE. Kaiapoi Cadets v. II Company, played at polo ground No. 2, wae drawn, neither side scoring. Referee, Mr O. TV. Allard. - Svdenham v. St. Andrew's, played atpcto ground No. 3, was won by St. Andrews by 27 points to 0. Referee, Mr G. "Weston. Boys' High School v. Model Platoon, played at polo ground No. 5, was won by Boys' High School by 66 points to 0. EiHeree, Mr R. McCulloch. FIFTH GRADE. West ChrisEhurch D.H.S. defeated Mailets by 9 to 3. Referee, Mr G..Denni?ton. B Company A v. Merivale, played at No. 5 ground, North Park, was won by Menvale by 9 points to 6. Referee. Mr D. Barrett. St. Bede's defeated Technical by H to 3. For St. Bede's Dunphy and McCartai scored tries, and Lattimore converted one try and kicked a penalty goal. For Technical Piper scored a try. B Company Cadete (41) beat Kaaapcu (0). Referee, Mr W. Templeton. SIXTH GRADE. Technical defeated St. Bede's by 4 to nil.. Madden drop-kicked a goal. Referee, 3Ct R. Caverhill. • The S. Andrew's v. B.H.S. B fixture was not played. B.H.S. A beat West Chiietchurch D.H.S. by default. TOWK v. COUNTB7. THE TOWN TEAM. The following team has been selected to represent the Town against Ihe Country representatives on Saturday next: — Full-back, C. E. Evans (Old Boys): threequarter!!, W. Ford (Merivale). J. McCormack (Marists), J. C. MulKns (Mari'ts); fiveeighths, E.' Fitzgerald 'Marists), R. Evans (Merivale): half-back, H. Mullin* (Mari=ts); forward's, N. Carne?ie (Meriva'e), E. H. E.hs, B. MoCleary, L. Pet-crson (Marists), E. Cummings, W. Cummings (Linwood), H. Munro and 3. Jaokson ('Vafsity). Emergencies; McDonald and Campbell ('Varsity). D. Wilson and W L. Henry (Albion), and A. Henry (Merivale).

WEST COAST DEFEATS BULLER. (PBESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) I WESTPORT, July 16. The Rugby match West Coast v. Buller, for the Bundle Cup, was played to-day on Victoria square, in drenching showers and_ on a very slippery field. The match ended in a win for West Coast by 9 pointe to 3. All the scores were got in scrambles over the line. West Coaet had a good set of forwards, and used the boot to better advantage than Buller, who were too inclined to pick up the slippery ball and kick. Nevertheless the game was very even, both sides mi«eing some good scoring openings and having lucky eaves in scrambles after the slippery ball over the line. Tries were scored by Mcintosh, Hall, and Nelson for* West Coast, and by Whittaker for Buller: WAIRARAPA v. MANAWATU. (press association teleobam.) MASTERTON, July 16 Mamawatu met Weirarapa to-day, and were defeated by 33 points to 11, after a good game. < RESULTS IN pTHER CENTRES. (PBESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAMS.; AUCKLAND, July 16. Grafton beat Maafet Old Boys by 9 points 60 8; 'College Bines beat University by 11 points to 3; 'Grammar School beat Ponsonby bv 13 points to 8; Pamell detaulted to North Shore. WELLINGTON, July 16 Poneke beat Berhanipofe by 6"~points to 3; Oriental beat University xby 6 points to 3; Athletics beat Petone by ul points to G; Selwyn and Wellington drew, 3 points each. DUNEDIN, July 16. Eaikorai 'beat Southern by 8 points to nil; Talhambra beat 'Varsity A by 10 points to 5; Zmgari beat Union by 6. points to nil; Pirates beat 'Varsity B by 14 paints to 9; Port beat Dunedin by 6 points to 3. SOUTHBRIDGB CLUB. At a well-attended meeting of the Sjjnthbridge Football Club, Mr P. Delargey (president) presiding, it was decided to hold the club's annual ball on August 17th, and to engage Withers's orchestra. The following were elected a ball 'committee: "Messrs V. J. Leahy, D. Gilmour, B. Hannah, B. Hampton, A. McPherson, L. Palmer, E. Inwood, G. Benny. J. H. O. Mateon, A. Shierlaw, W. McClefiand, and B. Wallace. The secretary reported having arranged with the Christohureh Commercial Travellers' Concert Party to give a benefit concert for M. Taiaroa, a member of the club,. who had had his leg broken in a recent match. The date was to be fixed later. The secretary was thanked for his action in the matter.

HIGH COST OF FOOTBALL.. Some keen followers of Rugby, who journeyed to Wanganui to see the Springboks play, their opening game, comment on the price of admission. A general charge of 2a v was made to the grounds, but on top of that - another 8s was charged for permission to stand 00 the banik, and if 'he spectator wished a seat—a' 'special reserve'—an extra 7e 6d was charged;' making the total charge 9s 6d. /"The money was paid freely enough," saidi one Wellington man; "they could not take it fast enough, but. how long will' it last? Won't it reflect adversely <m Rugby eventually? I would like, inr the intereste, of Rugby, to see lads in New Zealand between the age of 10 and 16 witness these Springboks in action, but- if such prices of admission are to be charged, not many of our boys are going to see the South Africans at alii It is admittedly an expensive business bringing thirty men from .Africa, but teams have been brought to New Zealand from more distant places, and the charge to see them play was not half what was being asked in Wanganui'to witness the Springboks.'* .'■'-"' . ' CANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE. * SATUBDAY'S BESTJLTS. Tho Canterbury Rugby League's competitions were continued on Saturday, with ideal, conditions prevailing, the grounds being dry and fast. The principal fixture at Sydenham Park between the Sydenham and Addington teams attracted a large attendance, and » fine spectacular .display by both teams resulted. The success of the Addington thirteen over the leading team was very popular. Reinforced by J.' Sanders, who returned from his. Australian tour on Thursday, .they started off at a great pace, which they maintained all the game, and it was their speed and combination thnt won them the match. The Sydenham backs'played- well, particularly Matthews, and pleased their supporters by their dashing display in the early stages of the second half, but-they were unable to sustain their effort, and Addington drew away again in the "final stages of the game. The result leaves Sydenham.and'Federal to play off for the premiership. Linwood forfeited to Federal The positions of the teams in the senior competition are:—■ Club. Matches. Oh.. P.. W. L. Dr. Pts. Sydenham . *. 11 \ 7 3 1 IS Federal ... 11 I 7 2 1 15 Addington .. 11 '. 6 5 Linwood ;.'-." 11 |1 10 2 Addington (21) v. Sydenham (10). With the advantage of a-slight breeze from the north-west the Sydenham forwards rushed play to the Addington twenty-five, JSanders sending them (back by judicious kicks, and throwing the ball about freely. Addington transferred play by a'passing rush to the Sydenham line, W. King checking a series of onslaughts. The Addington backs sustaining their speed and passing cam* fast along the northern line, Watt and W. Green making a fine opening for Goodman, wno. cut in cleverly and scored; J. Sanders converted. The Addington backs returned to Sydenham's territory by passing; rushes, and a penalty to the former enabled J. Sanders to goal from, a difficult anjgls. W. Green was prominent with a strong fending run, anathen Watts sent out to*JW- <& ball travelled across the, whole back line w F. Sandew, who scored at the Sanders failed to improve. .The Sydenham backs, with Matthewa conepicuons, were receiying the ball, but a faulty pass &»«£ Young to Mawnall «ave the Mdmgton fo*wardjfcontrol. and E. Watt cleverly opposing backs before sendee n Bencn, wlo on! in nicelyjad £ swred.^''JSaoS failed to convert. TheSTdenham bacto t n ticipating got dean away, but'.*J** P*S,™ reWjn-d" lost a fine chance of scoring. *'*'J?r*iZ " lathe Addinsrtoa and Sydenham I

being awarded a. penalty Coomber placed a goal just prior to the interval. On resuming W. King broke through tho Aldington backs, McKenzie saving cteverly. With a spectacular passing bout, Matthews, W.jKing, J. Young, and Brunsden went through the opposing backs, and caught McKenzie going over to force down. ' The scrum gave Sydenham the ball, and Matthews sent to W. King, to Young, to U, Young and on to Row©, who scored at the corner, but he failed to convert his try. The Sydenham thirteen were making play fast, and Matthews giving Young the .ball the latter broke away and reached the Addington line and from a loose rush Matthewß scored for *Rowe to goal. Sydenham were commanding the play, and Matthews and W. King were clear with a score imminent, when Smith downed King in possession. Play was now fast and exciting. Young ran past the Addington backs down the touch line, but McKenzie saved well. 3. Sanders shifted the scene to Sydenham's twenty-five, and snappv passing by Watt and J. Sanders, ended "in Watt scoring behind the goil, but J. Sanders missed the easy shot. Smith, running stTongly, wont bv the Svdenham backs, and pasa-d to F. Sanders, who was brought down to the Kn» by Rowe. Smith se-ur«d, and went over, but was recalled for a forward pass. After a fine parsing bout by Watt, 3. Sanders, and Bench, the last-named cut in and pent to Small who scored. J. Sanders co" v«rted just before the game ended. Mr J. Stevens was referee. JUNIOR FLAG. Hornbj beat Federal by 51 points to S. Referee, Mr A. Davis. Avon won by default from Linwood. Kainpoi defeated Woolston by 5 points to 3. The Sydsnham-Addington game was postponedl by mutual consent THIRD GRADE. Linwocd beat Addington by S points to 7. Referee, Mr D-. Mcßae. Sydenham defeated Templeton by 17 points to 11. Referee, Mr C. Tilleyshort. ' Kaiapoi beat Woolston by 36 points to 8. Referee, Mr W. McKnight. Hornby defeated A\-on by S points to 3. FOURTH GRADE. Sydenham beat Addinsrton by 14 points to 8. Referee, Mr F. King. Woolston won by default, and Federal had a bye. FIFTH GRADE. Woolston A beat Woolston B by 21 points to 3. Linwood defeated Avon by 15.pointe to 0. Sydenham had a bye. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Management Committee was held on Saturday evening, Mr A. E. Hooper presiding. Correspondence was received from the Wellington Centre in reference to a return fixture at Wellington. Tho secretary of the Northern Centre stated that, after an agreement had been signed with the Council in respect to grounds, the representatives who had signed the agreement on behalf of the Council and Rugby Union had broken it. The secretary of the West Coast Centre forwarded a letter stating that a representative team from the Coast intended to visit the North Island, and requesting a fixture to be arranged! in Christchurch. It was decided to play the Coast team, and grant them the net proceeds. The Auckland Centre wrote stating that the northern representatives would play at Christchurch on August 27th. and at Greymouth, August 31st. The team wou'd be a strong side. The secretary was instructed to make the., necessary arrangements. A question in reference to a knock-out competition in support of injured .players was left to the next meeting. The committee decided that the Selection Committee award the 'trophy given by a supporter for the most improved player in senior football, and that the junior teams be requested to nominate a player for the trophy for the most improved junior player, the final selection to. be made by the executive. ' • , It was resolved that a knock-out competition for the fifth grade be commenced on Saturday next. _ • _ In answer to an application' by the Woolstorl Club's delicate, it was resolved that the Match Committee arrange for a senior grade game being played at Woolston Park on 20th, for the opening of the Memorial Pavilion on the ground. The New Zealand Council forwarded correspondence in reference to meetings of the Council, rules, etc., and it was decided to advise the local delegate regarding the support of the Council in propaganda work. NEXT SATURDAY'S FIXTURES. The following are the fixtures, grounds, and referees for Saturday next:— Senior Grade—Sydenham v. Federal, Sydenham Park, Mr Stevens; Linwood v. Addington, Linwood Park, Mr McLachlan. _ Junior Grade—Kaiapoi v. Hornby, Kaiapoi, Mr T. McLelland; Woolston v. Avon, Albans Park, Mr T. Kirton; Sydenham v. Federal, Beckenham Park, Mr C. Eaton; Addington a bye. . Third Grade—Addington v. Woolston, Woolston Park, Mr E. Gearry; Sydenham v. Hornby, Hornby, Mr W. Gray; £-nwcod v. Avon, Rae; Kaiapoi v. Templeton, Templeton, Mr C. Tilleyshort. , Fourth Grade—Addington v. Federal, St. Albans Park, Mr A. Davis; Woolston a bye; Sydenham win by default. Fifth Grade— Sydenham v. Woolston, EydenhankPark, 1.40 p.m., Mr J. Puddle; Linwood v, Avon, St. Albans Park, 1.40 p.m., Mr W. McKnight; Avon a bye.

AUCKLAND MATCHES. (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) AUCKLAND, July 16. The City team being unbeaten, have been declared winners of the club champ.onahip. In the opening,games of the Roope Rooster "Competition City beat Newton by 13 points to 7 Maritime beat Marist Old Boys by 10 points to 8, Pcneonb'y beat North Shore by 84.points to 31. '<■ ': »■_ CANTERBURY ASSOCIATION. ENGLISH C!UP COMPETITIONS. The final-ronnd of the English Cup competition was commenced on Saturday. Results:— ' Bangers (8) v. Corinthians (0). Before a large number of spectators; at English Park. Corinthians kicked off against Rangers, and at once attacl&d, but the opfence was solid. Norman passed to Dowker, who put over- to Barwell on the wing. .Barwell shot, and Swift saved, but Dowkerfinished by beating Swift from close in. From the kick Rangers again attacked, and Barwell got-down the wing, and shot. Swill punched out, but Barwell ««»»»«*'"« scored. Tho play was very fast, both_ teams adopting the long passing game. splendid combination, especially the Rangers forward line. Corinthians attacked on the left but Aspinal relieved and sent Bangers away. Dowker made good use of a splendid shot by Bisset, which hit the cross bar the ball rebounding to Dowker, who beat Swift. Corinthians received.a chance, but Ward failed to nwike good use of a shot from tne wine HaS-timeCame with Bangers attackin? hotly, and the scores-Rangers 3, Corinthians of The second spell opened with and take play, until Rangers swept down the field and Bisset trapped, Swift leaving his charge\o challenge. The shot hit the cross bar and Barwell wored from the rebound. Most of 4 .he attack wae made by Rangers. Barwoll centred, and Bisset accepted and massed to Lowe, who scored. Corinthians attacked but Lindley repulsed them, and play returned to midfield, where Barwell broke away on the righf, and just missed scoring. Swift punching the shot, past the upright. The wind now became very tricky, and the nlsv slowed down. Corinthians attacked on the right, and forced two corners in quick succession Tupe was in good form, and defended well. Rangers returned play, and Dowker raised -the ball over the bar from an easy position. Time came with Corinthians attacking hard. Mr G. Black was referee St. Albans (3) v. Sunnyside (0).

At Suimyside St. Albans kicked oS against the homo team. A marked 'improvement was shown in the Greens' play, while. St. Albana were in excellent condition. Lament, who played a fine game, btoke through on- three occasions and shot, hut the wind proved very tricky, and he failed to score. St. Albana' cot ft chance from a free kick, but Audibert defended well A promising movement a?ainst Sainta by the Greens was nu'lified by offside play, a corner resulting without advantage. Sur.nyside have made a happy discovery in, Thomas, a coming centre forward, arid in consequence had the -better of the play duin? the rirat half. Lamont sent in a terrific left foot ahot, and Dobbs made an almost impossible save, spraining' his wrist in doing eo. Half-time came without eitherside.'scoring. Sunnyside attacked hotly from the kick, but Dobbs, despite hie injured wrist, dVanded in great style. The attack wa« returned by- Saints, but Audibert relieved with a. hefty punch. The Greece came strain and,forced a comer, which was well cleared. St. Albans then broke away,- and Kirk received on the wing, his ehot tutting' the post and . rebounding, and Oolville trapped end -scored before Audibert had recovered. Hahan received the next chance, hut missed an easy goal, but Colville gathering on the ri?ht scored a good coal. Sunnyside, although greatly handicapped by the loss of Jenning* who retired hurt, played a fine fast game, while the defence was all that was to bi» desired. Kirk scored the thirti <K>al for Saints, meting bis way through, the

defence entirely by himself. Mr E. Davey was referee. SECOND GRADE. Excelsior defeated X.M.C.A. by 3 goals to 0. Beferee, Mr Wellttrflm. . ~ b de . St. Albana won from Corinthians by cefault. •* THIRD G-SADE. Bible Class beat Y.M,CA. by_3 gcak, «ored by Batchclor, «jd 2 ' JffiE. by 4 goals to 0. Referee, Mr Bradbury. FOTTRTH GRADE. Y.M.C.A. A beat Corinthian* oy 5 JP-s scored by Chappie (2). E. L. <*§** ®' Deans, to 0. Beferee, Sir Mcßeatri. Western defeated Y.M.C.A. by <I scored by Woolf, Owen, Jewiss, andfcarr, to 3, scored by Blackler (2), and Pilhnger. FIFTH GRADE. ' Sumner beat Western, by 7 goals to o. & feree, Mr Dick. , , „ „.i_ Rovers defeated Technical by 2 goaw, scored by Shaw and Speirs, to 1, scored i>i Muirson. Referee, Mr W. Mitchell THE GAME IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOLS. At last week's meeting at Wellington of t&9 Council of tho New Zealand Football Association. considerable time and- attention were | devoted, to the question of introducing ">° ] Association game into the secondary of the Dominion, and finally it was decided j that a letter should be sent to the principals of alt schools bearing on the subject. The- letter points out that Mr C. F. bj&r rett, K.C., has presented a handsome troptty to the Association for annual competition throughout Ftow Zealand among secondary schools' teams, the trophy at present terog held by the Otago Hove' High School. Tbo Council of the Association is , laa^° lea and perfecting arrangements for the competitions contemplated by the donor, and is communicating with the principals of au secondary schools for boys throughout JSew Zealand in order to bring the matter under notice. The Council ask the favour of replies to tho following questions:— . 1. Is there a team of Association footbsil players at your college or school? 2. If so, will the team enter for the btter rett Cup competitions (provided, of course, that the rules governing the ions are euoh as to make its entry practicable). 3. If there is at present no team of Association football players at your college or school, are you prepared «* er -W J? organise a team to enter for the Skerrett Cup ana take part in local contests, or (t>J togive facilities to the Foctbal, Association in your district to assist in so forming a team, in the event of your own staff being ™* to undertake the movement, or (c) to permit those of your scholars who follow the Association game to form their own organisation and enter as a college or school team I 4. Are yon already supplied or does tho Football Association in your district provide your Association team with a ground; n not, what provision, if any, in this respect, is desired? ... _,, G. Is there any point upon upon which you would like to have further particulars or details from the Council?