FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18441, 23 July 1925, Page 12

FOOTBALL.

COUNTRY OUTCLASSED. SPEEDY CITY BACKS. City fielded a splendid team of backs in the annual fixture at Lancaster Park yesterday between Town and Country and these were responsible for Country's defeat by 39 points to 9. The Country forwards played well but the speed and tricks of the Town backs were too much for them. Robilliard, especially, was in great form and scored two splendid tries. Nor could Country look after Elvy on the other wing. Dalley played his usual sterling game, while MacGregor at second fiveeighths showed up especially in defence Hay, Oliver, and Nixon, the last-named taking Harris's place at full-back, all fitted well into a good combination. C. Barnes and J. Robilliard shone out at times in the Country rear division, while Maxwell was also prominent. Masters, Scrimshaw, and Burrows showed to advantage in the City pack, while Clark and Montgomery were always in the picture. The Country pack was much heavier, and pushed the city vanguard in the scrums. Dennchy was always prominent, while the two Waghorns, MeCormack, and Miller were noticeable ir a pack that toiled hard from whistle to whistle. . - The teams lined out as under:— TOWN. (Red and Black.) D. Nixon. W. Elvy C. Oliver A. C. C. Robilliard N. P. MacGregor D. Hay W. Dalley G. Scrimshaw (wing), AV. Melvin, F. L. Clark, 0. Turpin, R. R. Masters, H. V. Montgomery, J. T. Burrows, and J. Jeffries. COUNTRY. (Black and White.) D. Fairbrothcr C. Barnes S. Maxwell P. Stewart M. L. Page J. Robilliard F. Kennedy D. Dennchy (wing), J. Ironside, J. McCormack, A. Moiklc, B. Waghorn, N. Waghorn, A. McMeckan, and C. Miller. The Play. Town kickod off and gained ground with a passing rush. From a scrum near the Country lino Town secured, but the Country forwards broke away with Pcnnehy in the lead. From a line-out Dalley set his backs in motion, but Oliver mulled the pass. Page broke through and sot tho Country oiuattack. The Town backs were flinging the hall about in fino style. Dalley again set the backs going. The City rearguard handled the ball to 6ee Elvy beat his man and go over for a fine try. Nixon missed with the kick. t Town 3, Country 0. Country pressed, the forwards working well together. Fairbrothcr had a good but unsuccessful drop-kick at goal. Tho Town forwards prossed, and from a scrum in the City twenty-five Country secured, but could not get going. A free-kick sent tho Town back. From a free-kick Nixon had a shot but the ball hit the opposing forwards. From loose p?ay the Country backs secured, but vvero penalised. Dalley made a good opening from a scrum. From midficlfl Robilliard secured and set off up the line at lightning speed. Near the line he sent on to Oliver, who scored. Wixon again missed. Town 6, Country 0.

' The Country forwards again came down, MacGrcgor saving well. Barneshad the crowd on their feet as he came down almost to the line, but was well tackled. The City backs tried'to open irp the game, but the Country forwards were on to them. At last MacGregor got away, and the bajl went out well up the . field. Town were penaliped, but Barnes missed tho kick. The White pack looked dangerous, and the Kcdf= were again penalised, but again Barnes could'not manage it. Play continued in the City twenty-five, but a passing rush by Dalley, Oliver, and felvy gained ground. From close play the ball passed through the hands of several. City forwards to Eobilliard, who outpaced the opposition and scored between the posts. Dalley goaled. Town 11, Country o. From the kick-off Country forwards came away, but Scrimshaw intercepted Kennedy's pass. Country came away with a burst, and Eobilliard had to force. The City backs set up a great rush, but i Elvy was well tackled a yard front tho

line. A good passing bout among the White forwards saw Ironside away, but lie was well stopped. Elvy was away again a moment afterwards. Montgomery backed up, but the ball went out. McCormack broke away from a scrum but the Town forwards, headed by Clark, brought play back. Another City back attack by Hay, MacGregor, and RobiUiard saw the last-named over again near the corner for his second try. Nixon missed the kick. Town 14, Country 0. Trom a scrum on the touch-line, Dallcv sent the ball out, but the rush broke down. The ball was sent out to Llvy again, but he was grassed. Country broke awav with rage in the lead, but the Red defence was too good. An exchange of kicks followed. In ensuing tight play Kennedy was hurt, and temporarily retired. Dalley sent the ball out, but the pass went wide, and Masters dribbled the ball over tho lino tor a good try. He missed with the lack. Town 17, Country 0. Country attacked, but Nixon sent them back with a good kick. The White backs secured, but Barnes kicked too hard, and enabled Nixon to clear. From the.citv twenty-five Scrimshaw secured and sent to Hay, who kicked. Robilliard followed up and got the ball from Stewart. MacGregor then secured and sent on to Oliver, who went across between the posts. Dalley could not add the major joints. The half-time scores were: Town 20, Country 0. On resuming, Ford came on in place of Oliver, R. Tatterson replaced B. Waghorn, and Kennedy came back again. The country forwards made the pace hot. Miller was unsuccessful with a free kick. The Country backs set up a passing" rush, but the City backs intercepted. MacGregor Eont on to Hay, who in turn passed to Robilliard. He sent on to Scrimshaw, who went over between the posts. Dalley converted. Town 25, Country 0. City again attacked, but Elvy was well grassed. They came again, and Elvy scored between the posts, palley again converted. Town 30, Country 0. City backs were now attacking at every opportunity, but Ford was inclined to run across. The ball came out and travelled to Robilliard, who raced from half-way" to beat three men and.seoro a brilliant try. Masters's kick went wide. Town 33, Country 0. The racing backs again came into action. Elvy raced away and was well tackled by Kennedy, but fell over the line. Nixon did not goal. Town 36, Country O. From loose play, White forwards came away, but off-side play held them up. Nixon got into the ruck and sent out to MacGregor. The rush broke down. Robilliard secured from the scrum and, after a good run, was collared. The Whito backs now began to liven up, but their movements lacked finish. Another rush saw Page secure and have an attempt at a pot. From a line-out Dalley sent on to Hay, who decided to kick. Robilliard got tho ball from tho ruck. He sent on to Ford, who gave it to Elvy, who scored an easy try. Turpin failed with the kick.

Town 39, Country 0. Clark started a rush, and Dalley carried it on. There were four red men, all who could have gone over if they could have secured. From a serum Dalley came away on. the blind side, but Hay gave a bad pass. The Country forwards carried play to City territory. They made one or two determined attempts, but could not get through. Kennedy retired hurt, and 0. Wright (carried on, Page going to half-back. The City backs secured and attempted to open up play, but tho Country forwards did not give them much chance. Dennehy secured and sent the White backs, up the field, but tho Eed defence wag sure. Miller; following up Ids own kick, nearly had Nixon in difficulties, but he was able to clear. City were becoming tired, and a fino individual effort by Country backs saw Maxwell nearly over, after beating MacGregor. Just after, Barnes scored at the corner. Wright's kick failed. Town 39, Country 3. From midfield J. Eobilliard secured for Country, and spoilt a fine run by Hot getting rid of the ball. MacGregor got off-side, and Dennehy goaled. . Town 39, Country 6. Tho Country forwards were going well, and Dallcy"eould not get tho ball away. Wright secured' and dodged through the City side, only to be held up by Ford on the. line. Country camo again, and J. Eobilliard scored a well-

deserved try in the corner. Denneliy missed with the kick. The gnal score ■was: Town 39, Country 9. Mr L. Guiney controlled the game, while Messrs C. Badelcy and J. Steele acted as line umpires. SECONDARY SCHOOLS. Games were continued yesterday in, the Christchurch Secondary Schools' Competition, whilst a friendly match between Boys' High School and St. Bede's College was also played. Second Grace. Christ's College A defeated Boys' High School B by 73 points to nil. Referee, Mr 0. W. Williams. Technical College defeated Boys' High School A by 23 points to nil. Christ's Collece B defeated West Christchurch District High School by 19 points to 16. 'Referee, Mr A. Thompson. Third Grade. St. Andrew's Collega defeated Technical College by 13 points to 8. Referee, Mr J. 11. Williamson. Christ's College A defeated Boys' High School B by 30 points to nil. Referee, Mr R. Whyle. Boys' High School A defeated Christ's College Bby 31 points to 3. Referee, Mr H. 07 Jeffcoate. Fourth Grade. Christ's College A defeated Technical College by 36.points to nil. Referee, Mr L. R. R. Denny. St. Bede's College defeated Boys' High School B by 37 points to nil. Boys' High School A defeated St. Andrew's College by 38 point 3to nil. Referee, Mr 11. S. Baverstock. Colts' Grade. St. Andrew's College drew with Boys' High School, each side scoring 3 points. Ueferee, Mr J. D. Baybutt. Technical College defeated Christ's College by 17 points to 3. Referee, Mr W. S. Armitage. Heavy-weight Grade. St. Andrew's College drew with Boys' High School B, each side scoring nine points. Referee, Mr 11. Smith. Boys' High School A defeated Technical College Bby 52 points to nil. Referee, Mr L. B. Quartermaine. Light-weight Grade. Cathedral Grammar School defeated Technical College A by 6 points to nil. Referee, Mr M. Keys. Boys' High School A defeated Boys' High School Bby 32 points to nil. Referee, Mr U. M. Bruce. St. Bede's (15) v. High School (5). The game which took place yesterday between St. Bede's College first fifteen and Boys' High School first fifteen has been looked to for some time. It was fast and bright throughout, and the final score of 15 points to 5 in favour of St. Bede's was a very fair indication of the relative merits of the two teams. , From the kick-off St. Bede's attacked strongly, and loose play brought the ball into the School twenty-five, where Spring secured possession. He made a determined run, and through faulty tackling by the School backs crossed tho line, and scored. Ho failed to convert. School now commenced to open up the play, and three or four line passing rushes kept St. Bede's on the defensive. Finally, a nice rush gave Merritt possession near the line, and he dashed over right at the corner. The kick was a very difficult one, but Merritt made no mistake St. Bede's again attacked, and towards the end o£ the spell the ball travelled out to Spring, on the right wing. This player, after a brilliant run, scored beneath the posts. The kick again failed. This reverse woke School up, and from then, until halftime they were attacking, but could not pierce tho defence. Play had been very even- throughout the spell, with little advantage to either side. , Plav aftor half-time was brighter, both sets 6f backs opening up tho game upon every opportunity. The Boys' High School pack were beating St. Bede's for the ball in the scrum, where they were somewhat heavier. The tackling on both sides was sufc, Bovs' High School showing considerable improvement in this respect. Merritt, centre three-quarter, was playing with great dash, and made several fine runs. He, however, should have let the ball out to his wings on one or two occasions. Calder, on the left wing was also playing well, his handling being very clean, whilst he kicked with good judgment. Tho first score in the second spell came about half-way through. A High School player was penalised for playing the ball when on the ground? The kick was in a handy position, and Mannix goaled. Doogan, first five-eighths, was playing brilliantly for St. Bede's, making some very good openings for his side. Receiving from Mannix, Doogan cut in nicely and secured a good try which was not converted. After this score the issue was never in doubt, St. Bede's having much the better of tho game. They were obtaining the ball from the scrums and their rearguard was throwing the ball about in fine Btyle. In the last minute, Mfcnnix let the ball out . to Doogan, who cut a man out and then passed to Ahearn. The latter dashed over the line and scored. The kick at goal failed, and the game ended: St. Bede's 15, School 5. Referee, Mr E. Empson. The Boys' High School tackling was not up to their usual standard. Crawshaw, first; five-eighth, was a notable exception in this respect. Doogan, first five-eighth for St. Bede's, was without doubt the hardest man on his side to mark, but Crawshaw never let up throughout the game. Carmichael, at fullback, did not give a good display showing too great a tendency to speculate. The School vanguard battled well throughout. Chambers, Smith, and Williams (wing), being the most prominent. Although School were superior amongst the forwards, the St. Bede's pack worked well, Bryco and O'Neill being the pick. For the greater part of tho game, St. Bede's were superior, especially in the later stages when their rearguard, amongst whom Doogan and Spring were the most prominent, completely dominated the game.

SATURDAY'S GAMES. Lancaster Park Oval on -Salu-day should bo the scene of still another stirring battle, tlie occasion being the lnseting of Linwood and Old Boys. Rugby palron3 will long remember the meeting of these- teams in the first round of the competition, whan Linwood were rather unlucky in not defeating the Whito side. yUthough Old Boys have improved since then, on Saturday they will miss the services of Bailey and 'Harris, who arc away. Willi tho Southlsland team, so there should be a very oven contest. Varsity and Mwivale will do battle on the West ground, where tho Blues, with Oliver away in lnvcrcargill, will have to fight' hard to defeat the rapidly improving Collego team. Moreover, 'Varsity ar'o in fine form at present in view of their game against Victoria Uoliege on Wednesday next. On the South ground Albion and Worth Canterbury will try conclusions, and the game should bo very even, ns these teams are well matched. -Albion will miss the leadership of Masters, who has a game at Invercargill Chnstcliurch has the' bye this week. MERIVALE CLUB. Seniors A v. 'Varsity, at Lancaster Park South Ground—R. Hart,. J. McCabe, R.' Evans, N. Doreen, W. Ford, C. Oliver r' Hooper, B. Blazoy, F. Partridge, V/. Lodge' P. Giles, G. fyown, K. Carnegie, J. Kirkland, J. Jeffries. Seniors B v. Technical, at Show Grounds •No. 2—J. Hume, G. Johnstone, A. Dickie ;{. Lodgo, W. Hay, A. Ritchie, A. Ward' G. Maxwell, E. Hill, S. Gerrard, A. Free' ■Li. Ebert, B. McKenzie, G. Campbell, l! Kneak, E. Lobrey, A. Henry. Juniors v. Old Boys, at Merivale Ground No. 28 S.P.-N. Crco, N. Harvoy, F. Davis* H. Shearman, G. Rhodes, G. Ebert, W Murphy, E. Fronch, E. Maiiidohald, G Suckling, G. Shave, J. O'Sliannessoy, hj! Adcock, S. Carson, \V. Lawrence. Third Grade v. 'Varsity A, at 'VarsTtv Ground, Ko. 5 X.P.—C. Lyall, W. Jones, H Gallagher, G. Howes, A. Morris, L. Chamberlain, L. Hodder, L. Lodge, A. Falloon J. Finlayson, C. Roberts, C. Kelly, J. Netting, R. Baldwin, D. Colouhoun, J. Binne G. Booth, R. Worthington. ' Third Grade A (under 20) v. St. Andrew's at St. Andrew's Ground—T. Taylor, H. Mussen, C. Smart, R. McCarthy, AV. Oliver, L Turton, R. Tolchard, A. Ramsay, P. Hill', R* Dent, K. Kearney, R. Perkins, L. "Woods J Treves, L. Gordon, D. Oliver, W. Buchanan" Third© Grade B (under 20)— A bye. Fourth Grade A v. Albion, at Merivale Ground, No. 6 N.P.—J. Lockie, V. Ritchie R. Flevrcllyn, JI. Lenauze, T. Syme, a! Marsh, S. Flewellyn, A. Brydon, "K. ' Mc" Laughlan, G. Campbell, R. Hodder, J. Noivj ton, L. McGirmess, G. Ritchie, T. Rountree I G". Sinimonds, H. Yaxley. '

Fourth Grade B v. Riccarton. at Ricarton Ground No. ( 1—F. Haase, L. Kinsman, S. Leeming, L. Sherwood, R. Wallburton' j' Timbs, F. Dahlberg, T. McGee, N. Oliff" A. Woodham, F. Hurst, P. Walker a' Parker, W. Karkes, H. Cook, M. Marriott" Fifth Grade A v. M«rivale B, at nui Ground, North Park—G. Hutchinson K AViiki'e, A. Rowe, M. Blackmore, C. Elmes" L. Hamilton, R. Johnson, E. Jackson, a' Malcolm, W r . Ryder, J. Isherwood, J. fa' nolds, T. Carey, R. Knight, E. Goodman, A Williams, A. Hancock.

Fifth Grade B v. Merivale A, at Wharenui Ground, North Fa.rk—C. Rich, A. P e( j_ dar, J. Anderson, S. Thomson, R. McCrorie J. Voice, \V. Steere, G. Voice, W. Christens'on, P. Aldous, L. Collett, S. Hantz, W Wilcockson, F. Dyke, A. Collins, J. A rni l strong, D. Baynes, Z\. Farr. Sixth Grade—A bye.

Seventh Grade (Schoolboys) v. Liuwood B at Lancaster Park Oval, 1.30—D. Da,H* y j» Quane, E. Wilson, J. Barrell, JT. STcPhail' E. Bossiter, J. Hooper, T. Carpinter, p' Berry, L. Berry, H. Lawrence, O. Wood p" Hill, T. Harland, S. Cooper, E. Poaice'd' Portcous, D. Leggett, K. Fenton, W. Sandl ted, A. Sandford, J. Thomson.

HALSWELL CLUB. Third Grado v. Old Boys B, Old Boys' ground, North Park, No. 25—A. Cos, G. Co.-, E. C. Co.~, P. B. Cos, H. Irving, L. Irving, N. Clarke, Y. G. Gilbert, C. Goodwin, B. Gardiner, >. S. Thompson, E. Walker, A. M. Cocks, V. C. Browne, L. Watson; emergencies, G. Drayton, R. Miller. RAKAIA CLUB. Scriors v. Old Boy 3, at Rakaia—Y. Simpeon, J. Daily, Griff en, Tavlor, IV McDonald, W. Columbus, C. de Jons," A. Watte. Hvman, A. C. Mead. R. Moodio, E Pickrang", K. Tattcrson, W. McPhai!, A..N. Other. Juniors v. Springlvum-Mt. Somers, »t •Stavelev—S. Hooper, A. Hooper, P. O'Sullivan, M. Smith, W. Mead, K. Cameron, A. Dunstan, J. Connolly, L. Boag, P. Smith, E. Henderson, Y. Boag, B. Smith, F. Breading, J. Rai;ley. Third Grade v. High School, at Show Grounds—T. Hooper, Arnold Mead, G. Cornelius, E. Mead, E. Hood, B. McDonald, Rod Smith, G. Smith, H. O'Reilly, James O'Reilly, Jos. O'Reilly, .11. McDonald. C. Greygoose, T. Greygoose. J. Laraman; emergencies, W. Butler, McCausland. Fourth Grado v. Technical, at Show Grounds—X. Breading. X. Breach. T. Jamison, T. Connolly, J. Lawler, J. O'Connor, J. Hooper, C. Mead, D. Mead, E. Hooper, G. Henderson, W. McAnulty, J. Craig. T. Houghton, J. Kaaa; emergencies, J. Wiight, T. Shannon, J. Patrick, H. Craig. SOUTH ISLAND TEAM. J. T. Burrows (Canterbury) and G. Y. Gerard (South Canterbury) haye been selected to replace D. Dickson and L. Williams (Otago) who aro not available, m the South Island team to nlay the North Island a Invercargill on Saturday. Sonntug (Otago) is now an emergency forward. WEST COAST UNION. (SPECIAL TO "THE PRESS.") GKEYMOUTH, July 22. Mr G E. Perkins presided at the weekly meeting of the West Coast Rugby ;Jnion. Tho Westknd Sub-Union wrote in reference to the Poss-Kanieti junior match on July 11th, asking that ths referee's report and tho Sub-Union's letter be r.eni on to tho "New Zealand Rugby Union for a ruling as to the referee's decision, which was wrongly given. The request was granted. A letter was received from the New Zealand Union explaining that it was impossible to extend the Maori tour to the Coast this season. The New Zealand Union, South Canterbury and Canterbury Unions wrote regardin"- the proposed tour of provincial teams to the Coast, and it was decided that tho secretary, treasurer, and Mr G. E. P** ls " lß comprise a sub-committee to deal with tho arrangement of dates and finance and report at next week's meeting. It was resolved to invite tho Chnstehurch Old Boys' senior team to play a match with a representative team at Greymoutb. on a suitable date. It was agreed to notify the Westland SubUnion that the Grey team had accepted the Mofcihimii team's request to play at Greymouth on August Ist, and suggesting that they should endeavour to arrange a match with the Inangahua Sub-Union on that date. It was decided to notify tho Grey Hospital Board tha't the Union is prepared to play a match for charitable purposes, and suggesting a data about the middle of September. A fifth grado player who was reported by tho referee in the United-Star match last Saturday was placed on tho caution list. The Star Club was declared the 'winner of the fourth grade competition, and it was resolved that a two-round fourth grade competition be commenced at once for a silver cup. , The following fixtures were approved: Senior— Star v. United, at GreymoUtli; Excelsior v. Kiwis,' at Hokitika. ' Juniors—Cobdcn v. United; Blakotown v. Star „ , . , Fourth Grade—Star v. Technical.

LEAGUE. SATURDAY'S GAMES. What promisea to be the greatest game of Rugby League of the present season will ba that between Sydenham and Marists A on No. 1 ground at Monica Park on .Saturday. When these teams last met, Marists were extremely lucky in winning 11-9. The brilliant young backs of both, teams are at iho top c{ their form and throw the ball about in a manner thlt makes for £a*t, open football. Tho form at present ©r* E. Fitzgerald, Kobins, O'Malley and Batchelor of tie Greens and of Wafr, Tonkin, llympnd- arid O'Connor of Sydenham, is «uoh that epeed. combined with football btnios will make this game a delight to watoii. The forward* of both teams are big and fast and with Petersen, Burns, and Polaschek (Marists) and Green, Childs and Munro (Sydenham) there should be no quiet moments. Another very fine exposition of the game will be staged on No. 2 ground between Addington and Mariets B. Whilst it is "the latter team's first saaaon in the senior grade, it lias made every team opposed to it go all out to win. The backs and forwirda of both teams are solid and fcst, ond a very fine game should result. In the last round Addington won by 18 point* to 15, after asterling game. The gates will ope.n at 1.15. MEETING OP EXECUTIVE. A meeting of the Management Committee of the Canterbury Rugby Lesguo was held last evening, Mr T. Kirton presiding over a full attendance of members. Correspondence won read from tho secretary of the Auckland Centre endorsing- September 12th at the date for tie annual fixture. The secretary said Mr W. E. Leadley had been offered the liso of Monica Park for tho entertainment of the men of the American fleet. It was reported) that tho Otago League had been advised that tho Canterbury team would play at Dunedin on September 19th, if that date was suitable. . The Town Clerk wrote statin? that the proposals made by tho executive for the protection of tho players on the pavilion at the Addington Reserve had been approved by tho Reserves Committee. Correspondence wa3 received from the secretary of the West Coast Centre in reference to tho visit of a representative team to Christchurch, and tho visit of a schoolboys' team to Greymouth. The Junior Advisory Board reported thati a suggestion had been made fruit the local schoolboys should play A trial game on August Bth, and lotve here about August 22nd for Greymouth. Tho suggestion was ondorsed. The Linwoo* Club's application for the conditional transfer of four players was granted. It wa3 decided that the Senior minor competition be closed, and that the Senior Cup series commence on Saturday next. Fixtures for Saturday. The following are the fixtures, grounds, and referees for Saturday:— Senior—Sydenham v. Marista Old Boys A, at Monica Park, No. 1, Mr H. W. Lawrence; Hornby v. Waimairi, at Papanui, Mr A. Leitch; Addington v. Marista B, at Monica Park, No. 2, Mr E. Jones; linwood a bye. Junior—Linwood v. Marista Old Boys, at Wooiston Park, Mr D. Mcßae; Addington v- Waimairi, at Addington ground, Mr F. Jago; Sydenham v. Hornby, at Sydenham Park, Mr A. B. Shadbolt, Third Grade—Linwcod v. Sydenham, at J. r »nica Park, No. 3 (1.30), Mr C. Tilleyshcrt; Wooiston v. Marists, at Beckenham Park (1.30), Mr A. B. Stapley. Fourth Grade—Hornby v. Marists Old Boys, at Beckenham PaTk, Mr C. Allen; Sydenham v. Marists B, at Sydenham Park (1.30), Mr W. Murray. Fifth Grade—Linwood v. Hornby, at Hornby, Mr W. Desmond; Addington v. Waimairi, Waimairi ground, Papanui (1.30), Mr C. Johnston. Sixth Grade, A Division—Hornby A v. Marists A, at Beckenham Park, Mr A. Cox; Wooiston v. Svdenham, at Beckenham Park (1-30), Mr A. Grafton; Hornby B v. Marists B, at Hornby, Mr G. Garrett; Addington v. Marists C, at Addington ground (1.30), Mr P. Chick. | Sixth Grade. Light-weights—Addington v. I Linwood, at Monica Park, No. 1 (1.30), Mr W. Hcalcy; Marists A v. Marists B, at Wooktoc Park. (1.30), Mr F. Kerr. OTAGO LEAGUE. OPTION OVER GROUND. (special to "the pebss.") DUNEDIN, July 23. The Rugby League has acquired from a company acres of land near to town, A v the pavment of £IOO. This deposit secures to iho League the rijht of purchase to August Slst,

NEW ZEALAND TEAM. (BY CABLK—TOMS ASSOmTIOX— COPYRIGHT.) (AUSTRALIAN AND S.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION.) SYDNEY, July 22. The following is the New Zealand League Kugby team to play New South Wales: Full-back: Dufty. Three-quarters: Delgrosso, Brisbane, Brown. __ , „ Five-«ighth3: Sanders, Weatherall. Half-back: Hall. . Forwards: O'Brien, Lowry, Hemnjr, H«nry, Houat, Avery. An additional match has been arrayed "£nr August lotJi. against cither Australia or 'New South W-«.