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TEAMS FOR 'SATURDAY. ST. ALBANS CLUB. Seniors v. Sydenham, at Hasl°y P " k— Brunton, Woods, Thcmaß, Hickmott, Crawlord, Mortlock, Burrows, Sandman, Martin, Graham, Norrie. Seniors B v. East Chxistchurcb, at Lancaster Park—Croinb, North, Harrison, Burns, Guincy, Sandman, Smith, Armstrong-, iucnords, Doreen, Eady. . Junior v. Riccarton, at Hasley— Fallon, ■Wright, Thompson. Johns, Mahonoy, Coitari,' Goode, Potora, O'Brien, iloSat, Cunningham. Junior B a bye. Third Grade v. Sumner, at Lancaster Parle No. 3—Thomas, Carr, Dixon, Fmncis, Thompson, Moore, Anderson, McKenzio, Rowo, Penn, Sunley. Fourth Grade v. West, at Association Ground No. I—Boys will be selected from the Shirley and Ehnwood Schools. LINWOOD CLUB. First Grade v. Riccarton, at Lancaster Park No. I—Boon, Bowdcn, Condliffe, A. Jones, King, Orchard, Pertrin, Prosper, Read, Russell, Smith. w First Grado B v. West Christchurch x Hasley Park No. 3—Baker, Armitagc, Condliffo, Groso, Jack, Little, Lye, Spaan, Snooks, Talbot, Yates. Second Grado v. Sydenham, Lancaster Park No. A— Cadenhead (2), Just, Kins (2), Fleete, Blackaby, Lamb, Choate, O'Reilly, Soarell. Third Grade A v. West Christchurch, on Boys' Association No. 4—McKensio, Watts, Ashton, Forsyth, Skolton, Rowlands, Pearco, Davies, and three others. Third Grado B v. Technical, at Ensor's road—lßerg, Bates, Forsyth, Jarnieson, Odell, Robinson, Kerr, Upton, Wilson, Johnston, Mapp!cbeck. Fourth Grade v. Sydenham, at Sydenham 3?ark— Cant, Gemmell, Grant, Murry, Prisk, Quaid, Chaston, Rimmer, Upton, Vine, Bates, Anderson. TECHNICAL OLD BOYS' CLUB. Junior A v. Boys' High School, at Ensor's road No. I—J. Hill, Bruce, Milncr, J. Logie, D. Smith, V. Halm, L. Gordon, C. Fletcher, E> Parkes, G. Stuart, W. Desmond. Junior B. v. East, at Ensor's road No. 2 A. R. Tomlinoon, H. Rich, V. G. Morris, J. Hitchens, H. Pickup, A. Richardson, J. Philpott, L. Coffoy, H. Archer, F. Tomlinsori; emergency, L. Caxlyle. Third A v. Linwood B, at Ensor's road No. B—A.8 —A. Wilton, Wcurbnrton, C. Außtin, Arnott, Murphy, Grafton, Broadbelt, Teichert, Dumbier, Stanley, Mullaney; emergency, P. Smith. / Third B v. East,' at Hospital Corner No. 2—Hoban, Noven, MuiTson, Bates, Dawson, O'Lotxghlan, J. Roberts, Howie, Edwards, Booth, F. Fuller; emergency, Chock. Fourth grado v. St. Bede'a' (win by default). Practice, Ensor's road. —A. Ardorson, A. Hay, T. George, F. Bridgans, H. Purflons, J. Denham, Lorimer, Yarrell, Petersen, T. Someivilla, O'Connor; emergency, C. Neato. WEST CHRISTCHURCH CLUB. First grade A v. East Christchuxch, HagIcy Park No. I—Blunt, Cox, Chrystall, Godfrey, Findlay, Foster. Hayes, Hayneo, Jarrett, Rollinson, and Talbot. First grade B v. Linwood, Hagley Park No. 3—Brown; Charles, Cameron, Donnelly, Dwyer, Grant, Hamilton, Maxwell, Mullina, Patterson and Sim. Second grade A v. New. Brighton, Hagley Park I 'No. 6—Cole, G. Hamilton, Fogarty, Hobbs, Galvin, Lattermore, Page, Payne, Pirendergast, Tothill, and Trent. Second grade B v. Riccarton, Hagley Park No. 4—Cross, Dennis, Harrison, Henery, Lawrence, Manning, Masters, Wade, Speiglit, Wright, and Yates. Third grado, win by default from St. Bede'a, but will play "Linwood A in <i scratch match on the Boys' Lcagu.3 ground, Hospital Comox—Austin, Ayres, Barron, Ball, Biddle, Branthwaite, Cameron, Dickson, Forsyth, Harrison, Hanson, and Haad. Any of the above unable to attend ran si notify the secretary not.' later than 5 p.m. to-day. Telephone 2816. CITY AND SUBURBAN ASSOCIATION. A meeting of those interested in forming an Umpires' Association in connexion with the City and Suburban Cricket Association was hold lost evesing, some twelvo enthusiasts attending. It was decided to form an Umpires' Association. The following officers weto elected:—President, Mr G. Hillsdon.; _ vice-presidents, Messrs 3. Fleming, G. Duggan, H. Rogers, W. French, C. Johnston, R. Tucker, J2... D. Mansell, P. J. Dobbs, E. Rudkin, E. Barnes and H. Clark; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr H. Rogers; Appointments Committee,' Mr G. Duggan. ..]

A committee consisting of Messrs J. Fleming, A. Wilson, G, Dugg-an, H. Bograra and G. Hillsdon was appointed to draft a set of rnlea. Tlie next meeting will be hold on "Wednesday, February 6th. The following is the third grade draw for Saturdaynejet:—Harewood v. City Council, at Harewood; Kaispoi v. Wookton., at Sydenham No. 1; Hairehan, a bye. VICTORIA BEATS N.S.W. "(BY CABLE—PEE3S ASBOCTAWOH COPXSIGHT.) (AtTSIaALIAH AND W.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATIOH.) (Beceived January 80th, 10.5 p-nv) SYDNEY, January 30.The Sheffield Shield match was concluded in fine weather, on a wicket showing signs of wear. New South "Wales in tha second inninga made 321 (Kippsuw 65, Hendry 73J. Hartkopf toot four wickets i Or 129 and Wallace five ior 99. Victoria in the second innings secured 195 for the loss of two wicketa (Ponsford not out 110, liove not out 4tf, Woodful 80). The Kippax-Hendry partnership provided Bound and solid cricket. Hendry batted pluokily after Kippax was dismissed, and at times aggressively. He was 123 minutes at tha wickets. The Victorian scoring opened very, slowly, owing to the keenness of the New South Wales fielding. Ponsford played a splendid innings, hatting" soundly and occasionally brilliantly. In one over ho acojsd •17 runs. Victoria, won by eight wickets. [ln the first innings New South "Wales made 217 and Victoria 345.J

GREGORY NOT AVAILABLE FOR AUSTRALIA. (JJS CABLE—PBESS AS3OCTATIOH COFTIiKSST.) (ATTSTSAXIAH AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION.) MELBOtTRNB, January 30. 3". M. Gregory is not likely to be available as a bowler against the English, teairi in consequence of an injured groin, tfco result of a Btrain received during the lasi test matches. Later. Though Gregory is unlikely to be available as a fast bowler, it is not anticipated that his injury will materially-affect him as a bafeman and fieldsman.