FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18723, 21 June 1926, Page 13

FOOTBALL.

* OL D BOYS' NARROW ESCAPE. ALBION FORM IMPROVES. VARSITY AND LINWOOD DRAW. EemlU:— Old Sey» It. Albion 9. 'Varsity 6, Linwood 6. ; Cbrlstcharch 23, Merivale 11. Though Old Boys had already established » lead of 2J points over their nearest attend,nlß in the Canterbury Rugby Union's drat ptie competition, there was a good crowd ' ~! Lancaster Park on Saturday to see Albion ' in their first game on the Oval this year, pitted against the leaders in the competition. The weather was delightfully fine, the ground in very fair order, though by no means fast, ,nd a c'o'o and exciting game ended in a ,vla for Old Boys by a narrow margin. Jjinivood.and 'Varsity played a drawn tame on the south ground at Lancaster Park, , n il at the Show Grounds, Christchurch thoroufhly deserved the substantial win gained at the expend of Merivale. The following table shows the positions of teian engagod in tho first grado competilm'~~ Pts. Champ. W. L. D. For. Ag't. Pts. Old Bovs ..8 1 1 Ml SO 8J Chtistcliurch.. 5 3 2 149 102 6 llbiou ••5 5 Merivale -. * 6 lsn 12:, 4 'Vanity •• " •' - U4 ];; a 4 LhWOOd ..1 6 3 70 104 2J . OLD BOYS v. ALBION. The teams wero as follows: Old Boys—J. Harris, R. Carleton, S. Carleton, J- Hobday, Mortlock, D. Hay, W. Dalley, J Low, I. Gray, P. Clark, A. Jacobs, D. 0. Sixon, C. Speight, S. Baird, and D. McK. Albion—M. Eaglcsome, G. Mortlock, M. Lilfcnrne; R- Thompson, L. Raxworthy, H. Lil~Wne. H. Cox, T. Ceiotty, J. O'Connor, W. R- Caldcr, D. Finnegan, J. Middleton, J, Kennedy, and J. Bcattic. ,'Albion has occupied a place well down in (be championship list for some years past, bat their form during the present season has j),owfl,sucb an improvement that their game inn the Oval »t Lancaster Park on Saturday V jjjjnjt Old Boyß was looked forward to with i joid deal of interest by many who closely (olio*, the form of tho players. While many r tjctijnised Albion as possessing a distinctly aromisiilg set °' backs, there were few who ;• ejected Old Boys to go so close to defeat as '■' the? did on Saturday, and while giving Albion 'full credit for a good display of tackling and .generally a stern defence, it can.be said that • (M Old Boys' team, back and forward,, is ':* i„t the team that played bright and spark- : Hjj football some weeks ago! The tackling; of the Albion backs was a feature »t the game, and from half-back to i; fall-back each man showed pluck . and a <Cdit«DliD*'i on to stop the opposing backs ■■jjtifofc'btt really work emulation by some experienced players in the com-. gs(M ; Bo'ys held a very big advantage in tho VwSlW'of securing the ball from the sot :|pjil, and Dalley had innumerable opporilSiiltlej.to'set his backs in motion. He was - altogether a success, and his passes ■"VUcied the speed and direction that should l&ricterite the work of an international half'■Mci. Often jhere was a suspicion of the ®li»lf-lob" aboot his transfers, with the reSi tint the Albion forwards, who wore jiH&jHng from» the scrum quickly, were enpjwl to tackle Hay, tho first five-eighths, in of the ball, or to spoil ■'■afti pass to the outside men. r|fijffii'« -strongest point was deiSrtjlof which ho had a fair share to do, |W?;bJj attack was certainly disappointing. is. that the display of G. Jlortltik 4TOttti*|irevious Saturday against Linwood f wjpffldng way ahead of Dalley's form on ■ tlli;OCt!ulon. And in his latest effort as a iSve-eightiis Mortlock stood out as the best : ; f'«f tle;<Wt Boys' backs, showing a liveliness ! ■■ 2tfjitt»<tk-; ! th»t was in striking contrast to *tt«:half-hearted attempts of some of tho .iiS.iOarloton was again forced to retire at Jjiilf'tlrne owing to kneo trouble, and it seoms !tkit;tM« injury is likely to keep him on the /t'wfeldr «omo time. Reg. Carleton, at dropped a number of fjlaftui Thleh, had they been taken, would j tt*Vlj !i& T « given him scoring chances. This 3»Aj the correct form of a young playor ffcft itrsnJjly safe. Both R. Carleton and IBjMayV" the wing'-three-tiuarters, showed ;tkk of determination in their running that -fails,the tackling appear muchebotter than it "'Harris, at-full-back-in the first Si;Misgive:a,-poor display of handling, and in \im, ieob'nd Nixon was not much better, OiP»W|fc;lii« kicking came in very useful. ;>;psTb,e; forwards, with an advantage in ;;'Tf'eJjrht, did not put much life in their play yfiflil'woll on in tho second half, but in the )'i MHvttiei of an hour they warmed to their r'l'Wrk, and to. them the credit for victory is ; i|i«iwiidw and Dickson usually led the : several fine efforts were made by ' -Bjirt, who is now showing his true form. ■lt appeared that Old Boys, both backs and torwrdi, have had enough football for the , piemt, and » fortnight's spell would prob•Mr do most of them a world of good. They lure hid to battlo hard for the wholo of the ijfctot.aeaion, and the gruelling games are SMrmplDg to havo an.effect. Stateness was SaUlaly read in the lifeless display ol! the {pnfaids for the greater: part of the game, ffltwasin the uncertainty in handling and SlwM "pep" in tbß running of the, backs. |3a fact, experience alone pulled them out of K* T »y awkward position. V Albion cannot yet be rated as a high-grade ffiWn-i-tlie forwards are light, and several of £«• backs inexperienced—but it is doubtful fit » wore promising fifteen bag been seen SB the Held for some years. 'Especially doos IjttWjjpply to the backs, al! of whom are BTJUIJ, with moat of their football ahead of fs|ta> *«4 another year's experience will. KjPMbly make Albion a very hard team, to feU> The forwards are willing and well||W»d. ud though the team on Saturday KjS'Soifwonred with a good half-back, the t WWtfng,hacks bandied very well, and made t fjffgp Wfld passing rushes. I and Raxworthy, at five-eighths, .jffltffa Haponslble for a'lot of sound defence, pfaclajly the former, who showed great : |»«adpatloa of tho run of the play, and frofS<Wtll> dropped back to pnt in solid kick- " fi£? wm "•* 6lll'b»ck position. A fine typo fjf Wtr with a lot of spood, Lilburne will, ' fjyfta wod eotehing, develop into o top- *" T »» "-lug-three-quarters, Mortlock and I, are both fast, and they take the oute to the goal-line. Both Were 9 the Old Bpya' wings on the day ■ m baa developed a certain combinali members persevere in their atMrleet this, next season Albion will * considered in the running, for hip honours. , .... fbt let of rorwards, probably Kenthe beat, and O'Connor and Calder VI noticeable. „ I greater part of the first spell tasked, but bad passing lost sev- » opportunities. Old Boys were «»\ several occasions within easy i eventually from a free-kick Lii-. wed the Albion account." A solo Baird took play to the Albion s e, and herei from a scrum, Dalley rerked the "blind" side with Hay on to R. Carleton. The lost-named nd Bllowad his forwards to carry the result that Low scored a try not converted. A mistake by Hari eestly, and play settled well in ' twenty-five, where a scrum wbb »d • pass to Mortlock, who scored. : * again take the lead by 6 points Jli.tTme was then called... . tontinued to proas Old Boys, but r the, Matter, cleared, and a scrum t'fiSlT ,a lB » Albion twenty-five led to a im bent of passing between Dalley, Mort- > li?ft »* R. Carleton, the last-named scoring U'iiJl' * hi < ll Nixon converted with, a great «S*j., »i*on, a few minutes later, increased «.2*, o J 4 ' B »J r «' »=ore to 11 points with a fine |*K am a penalty given for offside play. IftT* gl ««4 » fine rush towards the end 'CL!3? f ßlll *. when passing betweon Cos, Rax■lS??' M - »»d H. Lilburne, and Thompson 'Sg** ft» Old Boys' backs badly out of . F nil i n * Thompson scored. ■ . , ■£\ W Boys finished up wiuncrs by 11 points ■&S.iW ft °n * try. a try, and a pena y ■ IsSf te • "Points (two tries and a pcnalt} ,*l, '' * B - E. Lnttrcll was referee t# ? CBITJRPHraCH t. MBRIVALB. '»» m?? ehanges were necossary i °.,f] l . o ii2Sl? le *»•■ *°r its match with Christ- ■ **2 tt . K oa B»t«rday at the Show Grounds, ► iahlJ? ,k » «"«se of the game injuries o ■iiffWarjtoßpeUed more. Shrill blasts sound."Jß,« We referee's whistle from time to time '•?!?.?* Wbulanco men, and quite a number ..SSJSJ'PwlMpanta will be nursing sore . ;2™««W »«d shins during the week. There 1 fc? i falr aprinkling of spectators to seo iffi*" roe « »nd they were provided wit a a 'tS£u!ft ,MU W. devoid, however, of. much r««S rt Pl«r, and at times degeneratrng intp i£*4MM. Not at any time did tho Blue ISL "HP 4 ,sk « holding their heavier opponIJES 8* K *" J" this dopnrtracnt, more ' AkS'S* rearguard, that Red supremacy 4ll&W} w '»bed. Perhaps a smaller margin l *BEEaPj! w oeea more indicative of tno SsflS' l '* o ' teams, for Merivale were once '?awff* *alucky after the interval to get .'aSS?'*? 4 W fall to complete the movemont. -||feS.fe*J' ,l >» handling of the Christchurch fJEKvW, ahoeking, but towards tho end ' IvSutSf* 11**** improvement, and the com•lwito*,»ta consequence, waa a long way W?:iJ llt * o « l P>r v/as dangerous, and fooled ' tiS^sl? Ml>t » on aeveral occasions. Very j |KjLt** Meß of Robilliard, and Tyfe and * ?pkS5J w »»*e only fair wingers. • waa played by Mullan, } tt . VeGregor, was the anamstay on i '4vJ2'*/ k «>d defence. How the selectors b-jsbM? ioib, » to disregard this player s VA coaustcacy is * «owe» «i

wonderment to many Chrißlchurch supporters He proved a g oo d substitute for Brown in me goal-kicking line. Moat of the forward rushes were led bv Scrimshaw On tho few odd occasions that Merivale had tho ball out at the back of «n e i ff h? rU ?'.v be v re thcsr „J e ." tho iwwistiblc X S £ oi tho brawny Christchurch pack«r< the Red wing.forv.-ard harried Rhodes, Oliver and Co to some effect. Farrant was another 'orward who caught the eye a great deal. borne remarkable innovations were tried by -Merivale. They were short of hacks '"rough Hooper's absence, so Dugcan went in on the wing, Ford played at five-eighths, and KUodes was given a berth at half. These unavoidable alterations certainly cost them the game. Rhodes was a poor substitute for Hooper, who has recently been in good form, Tri ug S a n was a disaster at three-quarters! Had it not been for the magnificent defence of Doreen. Xorrie, and Hart, but especially the two first-named, tho n-orc might have been much bigger. The cutting-through of Oliver was excellent, and with adequate packing, would have resulted in several tries, nut the disarranged rearguard alwavs broke down when called on. Maxwell took Dugguti's place in the forwards, and Giles went on in place of Jeffries, but when Kirkland went off with an injurv, the services of the latter were required. Kirkland was the best forward, with .Walker giving good service right through. At least one of the others acted like a novice at a critical moment in a promising attack. The following were the teams:— Christchurch—A. Noill; J. A. Fyfe. A. C, 0. Hobilliard, F. W. Cowlishaw; G. F. Hart, N. P. McGregor; T. F. Mullan; G. Scrimshaw; K. Moore, H. Galbraith, N. Farrant, G. Leahv, T. P. Gibson, B. Taylor, G. Lawson. Merivale—R. Hart; L. Duggan, R. Nome, N. Doreen; \v. A. Ford. C. Oliver; G. Rhodes; R. Blazey; P. Partridge; J. Kirkland, P. Giles, O. Walker, N. Carnegie, L. Ebert, G. Maxwell. It was seen early, by the fact that Merivale wero scarcely able to hold Christchurch with tho sun in their favour, that they would be in difficulties after tbointerval. Kirk land was pulled down when in full flight, and Mullan kicked 'to the corner. Blues forcing. Christchurch went back immediately, but a try went begging through McGregor's bad handling. Sideline dashes by Ford and Duggan transferred play to roidfiold, and then the fortnor mndo a weak attempt to pot from wide out. Oliver relieved splendidly for Blues, when a Red rush looked dangerous. About this time the Christchurch handling was rough, aud Ford and the forwards rushed to the corner. After McGregor had cleared temporarily, Oliver and Maxwell came back. Norrio foolishly punting over. Cowlishaw went off for several minutos with an injured ankle. Following upon a line-out, the Merivale forwards carried through, and Norrie touched down in a fair position, having flashed through when ho saw a scoring opportunity. Ebert added tho major points. Merivale 5, Christchurch 0. Hart sent Merivale back, but Ford was showing up in good work. A little later Doreen just beat Scrimshaw with a force. Well inside half-way, Farrant took a penalty kick with-out-result, and Doreen cleared splendidly. Presently Galbraith picked up in a good position, and Scrimshaw took his transfer and scored easily. Mullan goaled from in front. Christchurch 5, Merivale 5. Great marks by McGregor-and Mullan stopped dangerous Blue rushes, and Kirkland was hurt in a flying tackle. Some snappy passing by the Merivale backs saw Doreen thrown out at the corner. Duggan also essayed a dash, but lost possession, and Oliver cut through cleverly, passing to Maxwell, ■ who, when confronted by Neill, simply tossed the ball on one side. Throw-ins which were far from Btraight wero tho, order, and Ford lost a chance with a forward pass. At half-time Blues were still invading. Christchurch 5, Merivale 5. • Merivale resumed without Kirkland, whose place was taken by Jeffries, It was seen early that- a decision would' 1 come , through the improved play of the Christchurch forwards. Scrimshaw ' led them te the line, and Farrant touched down in a good position, lor Mullan to goal. Christchurch 10. Merivale 5. Wild-passing by the Blues, who wero obviously rattled, lost them chances. Oliver could not be included in this, as no stood out in clever handling. A free-kick was given against the Christchurch forwards, and Ebert kicked a great goal. Christchurch 10, Merivalo 8. At tho end of a hot Christchurch rush, Scrimshaw "speculated, and Hart marked and cleared. Reds had possession most of the time now, and McGregor easily fooled the opposition from a close : up scrum, allowing Galbraith to score behind the posts. Mullan goaled. Christchurch 15, Morivale 8. For a while neither side had the advantage, Scrimshaw failing through a good tackle. Mullan made no mistake with a penalty kick close up. Christchurch 18, Merivalo 8. Hard luck dogged the Blues, when they failed to get over after prolonged pressure, but Ebert sent over a penalty from inside the twenty-five. Christchurch 18/ Merivalo 11. Ford tried to beat tho Beds on his own a little later, losing a chanco of gaining much territory. A timely tackle stopped Walker, Norrio meeting with the same fato. Thoro was no disputing the fact that the Christchurch handling was improving, but so was that of tho Merivale backs, and Doreen was tho last to receive in a rush, scoring wide out. Ebert failed with the kick. Christchurch 18, Merivale 14 Just before ime most of the Christchurch backs handlod in the'beit movement Of 'the '-r.rX'yfa «roMtn* tho line Mullan landed another goal. Christchurch 23, Merivale 14. Mr H. Walker was referee.

LINWOOD V. 'VARSITY. 'Varsity onco more showed what an in,nd out team they arc. After drawmg with the leading side, aud putting down Christchurch the previous Saturday by a substantial markin, they could do no better than play i draw with Liuwood, who are at tho bottom 3f< tho list. Lin wood played a hard came,-and their backs supported them with eood kicking, with tho result that at the Pntorval they were 6 points up. In tho secMid spell tlio Btudonts backß went better and were ablo to pull the game out of tho nrn hv scorinff two trios, Linwood being unable to adif to their score The Maroon forwards played as though they were tired and iot once did they give, a glimpse o£ the form that they liacl ehdwn in some of their St matched In fact they were so much oft colour as to suggest that on Saturday they were not showing ihoir truo form. Their backs, too, were not «. their W wlso they must havo scored tViev did. Tho Linwood pack battled steadily occasion of tho try ho scored had to get it by his own efforts. The teams were: iTnr.lcv W. BrUtenden,~V. Toncycliffe.'P. Ward, Dickson, l>. • ,? Smith- F. W. retro, hBrodio; B. "■ B- &I P lo '' jickson G. C. Fookes, W. Brydeu, J. B. Jackson, Ni A 0 ftnr G il.rprc«m"nary exchanges, 'Varsity set up » n attacK oy j„... n w hen Dickson movement breaking Lj nwo od set their dropped Barak s p ■ t) camo down.tho forwards m t0 bo sent back with a field u ' daß ,V[s Linwood continued to atgood line-kick. too goo j f o r them, tack, but tho ' defenc!* , , vcre taken unThreo Turnin. 'Varsity essayed successfully by P ot . it. and after passing, but nothing Wnwo od forwards a period of even p y an(J gntteudeu ogain hammered a Edmonds failed to shot across and Q .y ar6lt y convert. n j " j tmssing rush was counter-attacked, an j backs and forparticipated in_by . b looking danwards, but by Edmonds. Li"" gerous he y l . . prossureon \ ar» wood forwards kept up tno pw foJ# sity, and tlvjr S e^ ra^tcri6ti c stylo to kick past tho and, o gathering t up nicely Starting tho seconP their backs had, 'Varsity j all d Grant forward in attack, sent ou t to handling c , Lovcrldge could not Dickson, who scorou kick _ L)nwoo d add to the points d Blacks ' van-. 6, 'Varsity 3. ine a , ike]y posl . guard P rcs9 "1 unsuccessful kick at goal tion rjiyiie had . Bro die secured from a from tho mark %ut p , scrum and sent w bo ran across transferring to ' jje took tho with a man ,n at^ o T 6, 'Varsity 6. kick* hut misses. , .» canto was The rcmai " in ,? PP ni°y but the nearest thing: fought ° u \ o ke fl cn .i r0 b occurred when Payne thcro was to a sior f^]d thc g!imo had an a , E Bu( jkin was ending jn a draw. rcfercej • SENIOR B. Ecsults: — Technical 16 v. Mervlale 3. Christchurch 22 v. St. Andrew s 13. Tjuwood 15 v. Old Boys 10. 'Varsity defeated BapaU by default. m , f „, ln ,vin- table shows the positions of The Senior B Competition: — tho teams tn tho sen o Champ. \V. L. D. I'or. Ag'_t. rt.s V 1 1 112 4o ®1 Technical . • " „ T0 40 6 Jjinwood « •> Old Boys • • " „ 10 G 72 5 jj. Cantorbur} J jjg 5 'V'arsity 2 S3 Cli 4 Christchurch ;; a 58 10 :J 2i jlcrivalc , •• - 7 St Andrew s g 0 ita'paki though when but , B the tlght he they wcro 0 S their opponents. Jn the jlerivalo pac ; i 0 pres3 ed in the early second Technical backs then sett ed •stages, but a measuro which down to , f e d tho Blues. j> 00 » 0 t, comple te, y b ?® P„rk Old Boys 'vere beaten At Lancaster ■ se3Solli the v,ctors for the second time {ort un!rte in securing Linwood.^ lo^ ce9 thw » or a level in „ a win, ni ?„ championship t^fclc. vHU Old Boys inths ab ead of these Technical being; half P , £ ola 8078 had two team»- 1° j™ their twenty-five a Linwood P en f ne ,L fime. At half-time the good deal of tho o[ Boys, who fcoro . l0 *?J to hav« scored more points. Second speU forwards adopte

rushing tactics, and completely disorganised the 'Whites. ~_ At St. Andrew's, Christchurch had no dimculty in defeating St. Andrew's. The Christchurch backs were too clever for their opponents, whose defence was weak. SECOND GRADE. At the Polo Ground, Sydenham defeated Kaiapoi by 11 points to 9. Mr G. W. Allard was referee. .. , At Sumner, Sumner defeated \ arsity by 14 points to 12. Mr A. J. Mason was referee. At Riccarton, Old Boys and Riccarton drew with 3 points each. Mr E. 0. Schmidt was referee. , At the Polo Ground?, West Old Boys defeated Technical by 8 points to 6. Mr A. Hooper was referee. , ~ . . At Halswell. Halswell defeated Lmwood by 0 points to 8. Mr J. B. Dowling was referee. , . At South Park. Albion defeated Christchurch by 23 points to a. Mr S. C. Murray was referee. At Elmwood Park. Old Collegians defeated Merivale by 10 points to 3. Mr J. K. Hampton was referee. THIRD GRADE. A SECTION. At Opava Park, Kapaki defeated Halswell by 9 points to nil. Mr AV. Harmau was referee. At Polo Grounds, North Canterbury defeated Lmwood Bby 2:j points to 5. Mr D. C. Lawson was referee. At Spryedon Park, Christchurch A defeated West Old Boys by 35 points to nil. Mr A. Woodsford was referee. At North Park, Old Boys A defeated 'Varsity Aby 9 points to S. Mr K. G. Watkins was referee. At Woolston Park, Linwood A defeated Old Collegians by -19 points to nil. Mr G. 11. Robertson was referee. -At St. Albans Park, Albion A defeated Men vale by H 4 points, to t). Mr L. 0. Hobb3 was referee. B SECTION. At Kaiapoi, Kaiapoi defeated Sydenham by 14 points to 3. Dr. Ramsay was referee. At North Park, 'Varsity B defeated Old Boys by 31 points to 5. Mr E. E. Coekroft was referee. At New Brighton, Avanui defeated New Brighton by 0 points to 3. Mr D. Friedlander was referee. UNDER- TWENTY GRADE. At St. Andrew's, St. Andrew's defeated Technical by 19 points to 9. Mr D. A. Clark was referee. At North Fark, 'Varsity and Mcnvale drew, 3 points each. Mr K. H. Perrin was referee. . , . , . At St. Bcde's. Boys' High School defeated St. Bede's by 10 points to nil. Mr L. E. Empson was referee. UNDER NINETEEN GRADE. At Elisor's Road, West Old Boys defeated Technical by 47 points to nil. Mr J. McCormack was referee. . At North Park, Albion defeated Christchurch by 8 points to G. Mr E. B. Mayes ■was referee. , e , At Sydenham Park Old Boys defeated S>denham by 23 points to 3. Mr R. Coleman Wa ßoys ,el in'gh School defeated 'Varsity by default. UNDER EIGHTEEN GRADE. At Linwood Park, Linwood A defeated Merivale by 29 points to 12, Mr J. Gray was " At* Polo Grounds, Old Boys defeated Linwood Bby 48 points to 3. Mr A. R. Henderson was referee. _ , At North Park, Christchurch defeated Technical by 24 points to 5. Mr J. Bradshaw was referee. UNDER SEVENTEEN GRADE. At South Park, Albion A defeated Albion Bby 30 points to nil. Mr W. Dennis was 1C Arßangiora, North Canterbury defeated Kaiapoi by 6 points to nil. Mr J. R. Murphy Wa lt r poTo eo Grounds, Linwood and West Old Boys drew, 8 points each. Mr L. Hunt was r0£ At e Onawa Park, Svdenham defeated Morivale b? P 8 PoinTs to nil. Mr J. Clarkson was "Technical A defeated Technical B by default. UNDER riTTBEN AND A HALF GRADE. At Polo Grounds, Technical A defeated Technical Bby 4 points to 3. Mr 0. J. Grounds, linwood defied Sumner by 52 points to nil. Mr F. Pickens referee. RUGBY SELECTORS. STATEMENTS OBJECTED. TO. Ki a meeting of the Management Committee of the Canterbury Rugby Union on Monday evening, there was a discussion in respect of the action of ill. selector (Messrs H Davis, P. Harvey, and T. Millikcn) in visiting the Show Grounds ud Lancaster Park in the same afternoon to study the players in action. Mr Harvey says that it was -unfair to augI .-est that tL selectors had been incurring SSenaTfor transport between the grounds. ! On only one occasion, he .aid on Saturday, had a request been made for transport be~ ween the two pound, and the circutustanocs wore quite exceptional. The selectors wore given short notico to a. team prior, to tli* match between Canterbury and \Vollingtoh, and they therefore asked the chairman of the Management Committee of tho "Union, Mr A. E. McPhail, if all the fiwt-Tado games could be grouped at Lancaster Park on the previous Saturday, in order to give them a chanco to oee all the players desired. McMcPhail said he thought this could bo done, but the Competitions Committee of tho Union thought otherwise, and played one game at the Addington Show Grounds. Tho selectors desired to watch for an interval Boveral playcra in this particular game, and so obtained authority to have transport provided in order that they could visit both Addington nd Lancaster Park. This was provided, and it was the «nly occasion on which such a request had been made. Usually he had been in the habit of finding his own car in order to visit the two grounds, but on that occasion the circumstances were exceptional. Mr Harvey added that he objected personally to the selectors' visit to tho ( Show Grounds being described as "all rot. The reason such a visit had been made was that the team had to be picked in a hurry. He was of the opinion that the Union should hnve met the selectors by playing the three games at Lancaster Park. REPRESENTATIVE MATCH. SOUTH CANTERBURY V. MAORIS. The sporting fraternity of South Canterbury were well catered for on Saturday, when a representative football match was played in the afternoon, while, during uie evening, a boxing contest between iiachie McDonald, of Timaru, and Merv Williams was staged at the Lyceum Theatre. Tho weather in tho afternoon was perfect, and the largest attendance this year assembled to see a South Island Maori fifteen in action against a South Canterbury fifteen. The match wa3 arranged for the purpose of giving tho Maoris practice for the trial matches, from which a team will be selected to tour France. The game was well worthy of the largo attendance, being bright, fast, and full of interest. The- Maoris gave a very good account of themselves. Tho' 'ocal team dominated the play in the first half, using the sun to good advantage and putting .'up 6 point* at halftime to the Maoris' 3 (a penalty goal). On changing over tho Maoris, with the advantage of tho strong sun, continually invaded South Canterbury territory and showed their supremacy. About ten. uinutes before time the score was 11. all. At this the game became very exciting and from a penalty just outside Mlf-way A. Lawson landed a goal. The final scores were: South Canterbury 14, Maoris 11. Mr D. Marshall was referee. PENINSULA MATCHES. Little River defeated Akaroa by two points. The scores being, Little River 8, Akaroa 6. ORDERED OFF. AN ALL BLACK PLAYER. (PKESS ASSOCUTIOK TELEGBAIU AUCKLAND, June 20. A regrettable incident occurred in the senior Rugby match between Ponsonby and Marist Old Boys, which the former won by 23 points to 6. Halfway through the second spell Webber, of Ponsonbv, was ordered off, and Lucas, the AH Black player, and captain of the Ponsonby team, was compelled to follow shortly afterwards.

ASHBURTON SUB-UNION, j SATURDAY'S JIATCHES. Tho competitions played under the a«spices of the Asliburton County Rugbj Union were continued on Saturday in iveather. Two senior sames were to tie played at the Show Grounds, but in tho ca.c of one, Asliburton-Tinvald defaulted to Hinds. HAMPSTEAD v. METHVEN. Playing at the Show Grounds, Hamp.-Jcad defeated Methven by 15 points to 0_ m a lamo which provided a poor display 01 1 0 ' ball. In the early stages, neither Bide neia the advantage, but soon Methven became o.<«s;erous, until a passing rush was intercept'by Kennedv. From a scrum just inside .Mt'tu-i-en's twenty-five, Brophv, at half, got his backs going, but Bishop failed to take a pass. In tho play that followed Bishop failed to goal from two penalty kicks, i r°>« % scrum close to midfielil, Dropliy sent out to Kennedy, who, putting in a good run, transferred to Bishop, to Southerwaite, wlio ran round and scored about ten yards out from ;oal, thereby adding the finishing <ouc ! l i fine movement. Bishop converted. AU , the change over Twomey improved Methven s position when he intercepted a pass ana, carrying tlio leather over, tho Methven Ior * wards piled over tha line. The Hampstead forwards saved, however, with a series o short passing rushes. Hampstead were attacking in front of Methven's goal when the ball came out behind the ruck and Bishop drop-kicked a pretty goal. Methven then took a turn, but the score at hulf-timo was still: Hampstead 9, Methven 0. When play resumed, the Hampstead backs got moving with the ball, Stevens streaking down tlie lino and passing to Day, who knocked-on. Methven were attacking wlien Dolman made a good attempt to B oil ' from a penalty kick at a difficult angle. A forward rush by Hampstead saw Methven force. Kennedy, Day, and Stevens became associated in another passing bout, but tho tackling was sound. Methven wcro unlucky not to score from a dribbling rush. Aftor a period of"' 1 " plav. Hampstead were attaching in ven's twonty-fivo, when Stevens secured and, working tho dummy, slipped through anu scored under tho goal. Bishop s kick failed. A few minutes later a short passing rush in Methven's twenty-five saw Stevens again dive across. MacCormack's kick failed, and tho game ended shortly after. Mr A. H. Guiney was referee. OLD BOYS v. RAKAIA. One of the finest exhibitions of Rugby football witnessed at Rakaia this seasou was the senior match between Old Boys and Rakaia, played on Saturday afternoon. The contest was very interesting and fast, but the Old Boys' superior play among tho back division was responsible for their win by 19 points to 6. TIIO Rakaia forwards were in good form. Tho best players for Old Boys were Scott, McGregor, David, P. Stevens, ' Friedlander, and J. Robilliard, while those who gavo a good account o£ themselves in the Rakaia fifteen were V. Boag, Carr, A. Mead, J. O'Reilly, E. Henderson, and Barclay. Old Boys! tries were obtained by Lane (1), Lavid (1), and J. Robilliard (1), while Knight converted two and Stevens potted a goal. For Rakaia, 11. Anderson scored, and kicked a penalty goal. Mr A. Shannon was referee. JUNIOR GRADE. Playipg at Hinds, Allenton defeated the home team by 25 points to 6, after a rather one-sided game. Tho Allenton forwards w*ere in good form and outclassed the opposing forwards * pack. Mr I>. Kevolly was referee. Old Boys defeated Mayfleld by 11 points' to 3 on the Mayfield ground. The contest was a hard one throughout, Mayfield having the best of the loose play and Old Boys excelling in the tight work. Mayfield's score was obtained during the last ten minutes of the game by J. McLauchlan, who dived across the line at the corner. Tries for Old Boys wore scored by Mora (1), Rapley (l)i and Cooper (1), while the last-named also converted. Mr H. Porter controlled tho game. On their own ground, Methven dofcated Ashburton-Tinwald by 6 points to 5. THo game was willing throughout, but opportunities wore lost by both sides through the failure of players to take the ball cloanly. For Ashburton-Tinwald, a try was scored by Skilling and was convorted by Burgess. For Methven, Dolan and Gillespie each goaled from penalties. Mr F. 0. Topp was referee. THIRD GRADE. High School 36 v. Methven 3; Allenton A 9 v. Old Boys 0; Hampstead A 20 v. Allenton B 0; Rakaia 18 v. Hampstead B 0. FOURTH GRADE, High School B 14' v. Rakaia 3; Hampstead 29 v. High School A 0. COUNTY TEAM. Tho following players have been selected to represent tho Ashburton County against the first fifteen of the Christchurch Old Boys' Club in a match to bo played at the Ashburton Show Grounds next Saturday:— J. Horgan, E. Clark, J. Robilliard, F. David; G. Day, P. Stevens, F. Kennedy, T. Reid, B. McCleary, J. McCorniick, C. 151ms, J. Mullan; H. N. Scott, P. Sey, G. Dalton; reserves, N. Robilliard, G. Stevens, Peterson, and Burgess. MAORI TRIAL MATCH. A BRILLIANT EXHIBITION. (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) GISBORNE, Juno 20. Tho first of the Maori trial matches to decide tho team to go to France and England was held at the Oval to*day, an attendance estimated at 4000, when Tairawhiti (East Coaßt, Poverty Bay, and Wairoa) met a team representing the remainder of the North Island. The weather was ilno and tho ground in first-class condition. The game was played at a torrifio pace throughout, and was crowded with spectacular incidents, particularly during tho latter stages, when the North Islanders* combination improved. The team put on eight points in ten minutes, finally winning by 18 points to 16. The crowd was a record for Poverty Bay. The gate proceeds go to tho Maori Advisory Board, towards the cost of the tour. teams wero fairly evenly matched in weight, both backs and forwards, Tairawhiti averaging half a stono moro all round. Tho homo backs' combination was much better than that of North Island in tho first spell, but towards the end of tho gamo tho visitors' handling improved, and they provided a spectacular exhibition. Shortland behind tho North Island pack, gave a dazzling display, both in attack aud defence, combining well with Love, who was brilliant in attack and defenco at five-eighths. Barclay plavpd a dashing gamo at centro. Sara Gemmell, .Sherriff, Swinson, and bolomoil wcro the bost, of the North Island pack. For Tairawhiti Nopia played a dazzling game, kicking, handling, and fielding brilliantly. W. Lockwood played great football at wing-three-quarter, while Harrison at half and Wneera, five-eighths, combined well. The home pack was particularly good in looso dribbling movements, Denniss, Wilson, and Crawford showing splendid form. Fifteen minutes after the gamo started, Winccra intercepted a dropped pass, cut in» passed wide out to Lockwood, who raced half the length of tlio field and scored under the .posts. ..Nopia goaled. Tairawhiti o, North Island 0. Jttsfc before half-time, after a forward rush, Shortland started tho backs, Barclay racing over for a great try. Lovoi s kick was charged down, and the spell ended: Tairawhiti 5, North Island 3. < A Tairawhiti forward rush ended in Denniss picking up and transferring to Wilson, who scored near the posts. Nepia converted. Tairawhiti 10, North Island 3. A few minutes later Denniss scored xor Tairawhiti from a forward rush. try was not converted. Tairawhiti 13, North Island 3. A rush enabled S. Gemmell to pick up from a scrum under tHe posts and score. Phelam converted. Tairawhiti 13, North Island 8. Then "Wineera snapped up a paBS, raced to tho full-back, and passed Smith, who scored for Tairawhiti a try which was unconverted. Tairiwhiti 16, North, Island 8. Then Barclay, following up a long kick, gathered in and raced under the posts, Pc'.!.- '-a "rtiag. Tairawhiti 16, North Island 13. A beautiful North Island passing movement saw Grace score under the converting. The gamo ended: North Island 18, Tairawhiti 16. Mr Lundon rcfcrccd. MAORIS' ITINERARY. FIXTURES FOR TOUR. (press association telegram.) WELLINGTON, Juno 20. The New Zealand Rugby Union received advico from its representative in England, Mr C. "Wray, that the following fixtures bad been arranged for the New Zealand Maori team on its tour of France and Great Britain:— September 12 and 16th, preliminary games ; September 19th, v. Lyons; September 22nd, v, Grenoble; September 26th, v. Marseilles; September 30th, v. Narbonne; October 3rd, v. Toulouse; October 7th, v. Clarmont Ferrand; October 10th, v. Paris; October 16th, v. Somerset; October 21st, v. Newport; Octo ber 23rd, v. Swansea; October 27th, v. iorkshire; October 30th, v. Harlequins; November 3rd, v. Devon; November 6th ,v. Car diff; November 11th, v. Gloucester; Novem 1 ber 13th, v. Llanelly; November 18th, v East Midlands; November 20th, v. Londor County; November 24th, v. Hampshire; >o vember 27th, v. Leicester; December Ist, v Lancashire; December 5th r v. Bordeaux; De cember 9th, v. Lemoges; December 12th, v Bayonne; December 16th, v. Pau; Decembei i 19th, v. Beziers; December 26th, v. Paris 1 The Hampshire match has not been finally settled. i j WAIRARAPA TEAM. (PEESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) SIASTEETON, June 20. The following have been selected to meei 1 Hawke's Bay, at Masterton, on Saturday:— | Full-back, Roach; three-quarters, R. Booth Stringfellow, R. Jury; five-effchthE, Cundy Neighbours; half, Hart; forwards, J. Donalt (wing), Reid, Sutherland, Harvey, Miller Fairbrothcr, Duff, S. Willoughby; reserves Fuller, Yates, Parker, Churcbouse, and Bam bery.

RUGBY LEAGUE. SOUTH ISLAND TRIAL VISITORS WIN BRILLIANT GAME. The match at Monica Park on Saturday, between Canterbury (including one South Canterbury forward and ono from Otago) and dago-West Coast, was certainly the most ' exciting game staged there, and in brilliance of play was second only to tho display of the Queensland team last season. All through the pace was a cracker, and as every man was on his mettle, tho passing was the main feature. The two sets of backs adopted different styles, tho home team going in for longer passes, which proved very effective in the first spell, as they often found their opponents out of position. 'When this occurred, P. O'Connor used his speedy side-step to good advantage. The Otago-Wcst Coast backs stood closer together, and tried fast, short passing and breaking through, but llackie and Sanders rarely missed their man, and held the visitors just that second or so which allowed Henry to lead his forwards into the breach. The visitors' backs were running straighter than the homo side, and this gavo the speedy wingers, McKay and Hickey, plenty of opportunities, of which they took full advantage. There was not a great deal of dilference in tho tight work among tho forwards. Tallentire was beating Bateman for the ball, but there was an obstruction in the back of the visitors' scrum that hindered 'Wilson-Hall in getting away. In the loose, however, the home side, although carrying two "passengers," had all tho better of it. Henry played splendidly. Ht> was everywhere the ball was, nnd dribbled clear out of numerous tight corners, to set his backs off. His kicking often gained big stretches of ground when he found tho opposition out of position, whilo his giving and taking of passes were equal to any back on tho ground. At goal-kicking he missod one shot out of six, two goals being right from tho side-line. Next to Henry in tho I local pack was T. O'Connor, a burly Otago man, mistaken by many for W. Woodgatc, of Hornby. O'Connor was continually appearing in tho loose work, and strove hard to keep tho play open, and set the backs off. His tackling wis also very solid. Vivian slogged away in characteristic fashion, but his efforts were not much good against such fine tackling. Mason went well in tho first spell, but, with Bntcman and Devins, appeared to tiro long before the end of tho game. Of the local backs, Smith was hard to understand. At first ho scented nervous, and was shy of the ball, fumbling badly, but ho quickly retrieved, and made a couple of fino openings from full-back. When he changed places with Falgar in tho second spoil he was solid in defence, but saw little of tho ball in attack. P. O'Connor, in spite of an injurod ankle, was the host of the threequarters, his dodging and side-stopping being first-class. Had Brittenden given him more of tho hall he would havo added many more tries. Tho centre also kept tho ball too long from Falgar, and when he showed up he had to mako his own opportunities. His tackling was sold. Sanders, who had his work cut out in stopping Dodds, was a little hotter than Robins, who was one of the few .local backs to run straight. At half, Mackie played a good game, and on tho day easily earned a plaeo in tho South Island side. Not onco did he let Wilson-Hall away, whilo he managed to send Sanders off rcpoatThore was not ono among tho Otago-Wcst Coast backs who did not play great football. Vorrath was not too secure at full-back, hut when ho moved up to five-eighths ho took a lot of stopping. All through the game the throo-quartors were nothing short of brilliant. Hickey was the best, and showed himself still far from the ranks of hasbeens." His try from his own twenty-five near the end of tho game was tho most spectacular ever soon on Monica Park. McKay's forte was scooping up bad passes while going at full speed. He also showed himself a determined try-getter. Doogan was flashy. Ho showed a pretty swervo, which was always dangerous near the . goal-line. Eckhoff, both at five-eighths and full-back, was always good. His anticipation was clover, while in attack, his, straight running gavo the three-quarters plenty of room in which to work. Dodds, the Btocky Blackball -vouth, did a lot of hard work. He kept Sanders nnd EoWns penned up when thoy tried tho offensive, and with his side attacking passed cleanly at the end of his straight and hard running. * , Wilson-Hall has certainly played better football. Ho was holding on too long, thus lotting Henry and 00. round among his other backs. Mackie was a better half on tho V In tho forwards Mouat was tho best. He is a fine stamp of a player, and was absolutely tireless. In tho last ton minutes, when Canterbury were tirod. and demornlised, Mouat worked hard to gain a win for his side. Thomas was next to Mouat in tho visitors' pack. With Cameron, ho snowld up especially la tho- loose. Hansen was adept at opening up passing rushes, and Tallentire and Wright hard workers m any tiS Tho 8 0?ago men wore white bands.on tte arm of thoir jerseyß in respect to u. tan an ex-Otago representative player, who was killed on Thursday. The teams were :- Otago-Wost Coast-W. Vorrath (Otago); S. D McKay (Otago). P. Doogan (W. 0.), p Hickev (Otago); A. Eckhoff (Otago), J. •Eodds (W. 0.) A?'Wilson-Hall. (Canterbury); W Hanson (W. 0.), J. Tallontiro (W. 0.), M. S'JSn«H. Thomas (Otago). J. WriKht (W. 0.), N. Mouat (W. 0.). Canterbury-P. Smith; G. Falgar. G. Brittenden P. O'Connor; J. Sanders, C. lobins; A. Mackio; F. Henry. 0 Batcman, L Vivian? L Mason, W. Devino (South Canterbury), T. O'Connor (Otago). Ihe Play. Canterbury opened fast and forced the visitors in "ho 7 corner. Doogan came through from the kick, and, Sin th »«"»« *•**. Hickey had an open paddock to run in and score. Mouat goaled. Otago-W. Coast 5, Canterbury 0. Wilson-Hall saved 6 P cc,ncu ', nr,y „ nnl^' l l n Brittenden missed a pass on tho Sonl-"™. Smith recovered cleanly, dummied and was off in a flash. When in trouble no Bent across to P O'Connor, who side-stepped his way over in tho corner. Henry kicked » groat goal. Otago-W. Coaßt 5, Canterbury 5. Mason missod a tromendous kick against the sun, nnd Dodds. Wilson-Ha 1, and Mouat returned to Canterbury's twonty-five. Mouat and Wright went to tho line, the latter losing the ball, a force-down ensuing. Henry, Mickic, Robins, Sandors, and Mason combined in a passing bout, and threaded their way through, for the last-named to run in unopposed under tho posts. Henry kicked tho easy goal. Canterbury 10, Otago-W. Coast 5. Brittenden gavo P. O'Connor a bad pass, and thus lost a scoring chanco after all tho other backs in tho lino had handled. l.

WEST COAST GAMES. (special to the tress.) GREYMOUTH, Juno 20. Perfect football weather prevailed for the Rugby fixtures at Victoria Park yesterday. In tho senior game, Star defeated United by 21 point 3to 15. Tho gamo wa3 fast and even, and was characterised by open play, which made the game interesting from beginning to end. At half-time tho scores were: Star 12, United 0. United ovoned up tho scores in ono part oi the second spell and attacked repeatedly, but failed on two occasions to get over the lino, when within easy reach of scoring. In the concluding stages, Star diverted tho ball into United territory and good passing rushes by tho Star back division enabled Turtill to score two easy tries. During the game none of the tries scored was converted. For the winners, tries were scored by J. Steel (2), Turtill (2), B. Thomas, and Stevens. Steel also kicked a penalty goal. For United, Burley, Bunt, Walls, and Stewart scored, and Stringer kicked a penalty goal. Cobden juniors defeated United by 1« points to 5. In a fourth grade match, United and Technical played a drawn game with 11 points each. Technical defeated Blakotown by 11 points to 3 in a fifth grade match. IN OTHER CENTRES. (PEESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAMS.) AUCKLAND, June 20. Ponsonbv 23 v. Marists C, Grammar 9 v. College Rifles 3, University 11 v. Grafton 8. NAPIER, Juno 20. Rugby matches at Napier and Hastings on Saturday resulted in Technical Old Boys 17 defeating High School Old Boys 9, and Celtic 10 beating Hastings 3. . MASTERTON, June 20. Fcatherston 22 beat Red Stars 3, Gladstone 10 beat Grey town 5, Carterton 21 beat Masterton 8. PALMERSTON NORTH, June 20. Horowhenua 30 beat Manawatu A 9; To Kawau 13 beat Manawatu B 3. n , ~ . At the showgrounds Wanganui Technical College 16 defeated Palmerston North Boys ; High School 12 after a remarkably even and J strenuous game. , Feilding Agricultural College 23 defeated the High School Boys* B team 11. WELLINGTON. June 20. Athletic 9 beat Old Boys 6, University 13 beat Petone 11. Marist 14 beat Berbampore 0, Poneke 15 beat Selwyn 8, Hutt z. beat Wellington 19. . . .. , - . Great surprise was caused by the defeat of the champions. Petone, by University. The result is explained by the fact that Petone was minus several players, including the redoubtable Mark Nicholls. Tho defeat of Wellington by Hutt was also unexpected. Athletic has maintained an unbeaten record, and is at the top of the championship conte,t' DUNEDIN, June 20. ! University A2l beat Zingari 16 Pirates 22 beat Dunedin 3, Kaikorai 24 beat South- ■ »rn 3, Alhambra 16 beat University B 8, Taieri 19 beat Union 6,

O'Connor was beaten on tlio line, and Vorrath let Eckhoff in for a fine sprint. A hard scramble on the Canterbury lino "was cleared, and Brittenden passed tho ball out to P. O'Connor, who won in a thrilling race for tho line with Hickoy. Henry missed the shot at goal. Tho half-time score was: Canterbury .. .. 13 Otago-W. Coast .. .. 5 In tho combined side, Eckhoff and Vorrath changed places. Mackio Btoppcd Vorrath woll, and cleared, but Hansen came back fast and let out across to Wilson-Hall, who in-passed for .Mouat to gallop in- for a try and convert. Canterbury 13, Otago-W. Coast 10. Smith and Falgar changed places in tho home side. P. O'Connor again came to light with a dodgy run which carried him through till he passed to Brittenden, who dashed in. Henry again was truo with the kick. Canterbury 18, Otago-W. Coa3t 10. Eickey and then Mouat went down the line. In a tense moment in tho corner, Hansen and Mouat out in *touch-in-gonl. Hickey made a sensational run down tho lino, from which Doogan went over, but lost tho ball. Wilson-Hall started off tha best movement of tho day when lie sent Dodds oft for a tricky dash. Hickey was the last of half ft dozen to handle, and scored behind. Mouat goaled. Contorbury 18, Otago-W. Coast 15. The home side wore soon in again,' and in a passing dash Sanders, Robins, and Brittenden handled. Wilson-Hall obstructed the last-named, and. a try was allowed. Honvy afeain goaled. Canterbury 23, Otago-W. Coast 15. Mackie, playing brilliantly, had his men in again. Sanders went well up and passed to Brittenden,' who in-passod baclc to Sanders, who again moved up and let P. O'Con- > nor away to score easily. Again Henry was right with tho kick. Canterbury 28, Otago-W. Coast 15. Canterbury had had tho better up to now, i but wero tiring badly in tho forwards, while tho visitors were fit to last for hours. WilsonHall started a determined rush, and Dodds, Vorrath, Doogan, and Hickey handled, for the last-named to cross as ho went under to a tackle. Mouat was a littlo wide. Canterbury 28, Otago-W. Coast 18. Mouat handed out to Hickey in his twontyfive, and tho latter dodged his way right through to the 1 other end, to score a spec- 1 tacular try under the posts. Mouat goaled. * Canterbury 28, Otago-W. Coast ■ 23. In the last few minutes Canterbury tired, and tho visitors rompod over them. Thomas flow oil again, and Mouat, Dodds, and Doogan were all with him. Tho last-named dashed through undor the posts, but Mouat missed. Canterbury 28, Otago-W. Coast 26. Again the visitors wero off, with clean handling, and the end of "file rush saw Hickey send Vorrath over in tho porner. Mouat retrieved his former miss by a magnificent goal. Tha final score was: Otago-W. Coast .. 31 Canterbury .. .«*». 28 Mr J. J. Stevens refcrced. CANTERBURY A v. CANTERBURY B. Tho game was played as a curtain-raiser to the big match, and for. tho purpose of giving the Now Zealand selectors a chanco to see likely men other than those who wero to play in the more important game. Tho final result was a fair indication of tho difference between the teams, tho backs of the A . team being slightly superior to tho B backs, while the B forwards wero more than a match for their opponents. The B's kicked off, but tho initial play hovered round midfield. O'Malley then set the A backs off, Mundy taking play to tho other end by a good run, where later Sheehan failed with a penalty kick. Tho B's, headed by Burns and le Warne, swept through in a forward rush which ended near tho line, and South, who was following up, scored in a good position, Collie goaling. From the kick the A's wero off like a flash, and G. Dawkins, picking up near half-way, went on to score a groat try, A. Mundy equalising tho score with a good goal. The B's then attacked, but 0 Malley set the A backs off, the ball travelling out to Sheehan, who slipped near the line, and Blazey cleared. The B forwards, who wero playing a great game, then went right through, resulting in le Warne forcing his -w;ay over. Collio failed with the kick. Tho B's kept up the pressure, and Warr put in a good run before passing to Sonth, who ran right round and later converted his try. Biazey, the B full-back, then daEhed along the line, beating three men before passing to le Warne, who was pushed out. Symister, of tho A's, then made a bold bid for a try, but was grassed by Warr just in time. Play then came to midfield, where it remained until halftime, when the scores were: Canterbury B 13, Canterbury A 5. On resuming, tho B's attacked, Tonkin dribbling through to the line, where Warr touched down, but a scrum was ordered for a knock-on. Mundy gained a good stretch of ground for the A's before centring to Sheehan, who spoilt a good chanco by overrunning the ball. Later, from another passing rush, Dymond was smothered. The A's were not to be denied, however, and Mundy raced over from a neat passing rush. Sheehan failed to goal. Then Sheehan took a pass, bnt was not successful in. trying to pot a goal from the field. Tho B forwards then took charge, and attacked until the final whißtle sounded with the score: Canterbury B 13, Canterbufy A 10. The referee was Mr A. Carlaw. XONIOB MATCH. : The trial match for a junior representative team was played at No. 2 ground between A and B teams. In tho first spell tries wero scored for thei A'g by, A. Painter (2), and L. McCausland, S» Fraser convertme tho last-mentioaed try, J. Stapley ccored an ua-

converted try for the B's, and at half-time the scoro was: A's 11, Bi 3. The Boco'nd spell was exciting, the B's especially playing well, and were- leading ld-11,. but E. Weavers equalised tho score with an unconverted try. ThOBO who scored for tho B's were H. Hunt, J. Stapley, and B. O'Oonnoll, tho latter converting hia own try. Tho referee was Mr W. Carlaw. SEVEN ASIDE PINAL. At half-time in the South Island trial match, Waimairi A and B (fifth grada); replayed thoir disputed seven a-sido final. Tbo A'b again won by 3 points to 0, but were again rather lucky, as the B'a had.nearly all the play. SOUTH ISLAND TEAM. At the conclusion of the Rugby League matches on Saturday the selector* picked the following team to represent the South Island in the inter-Island representative League match:— _ ''__',. Backs: A. Eckhoff, P. O'Connor, G. Brittenden, P. Hickey, J. Sanders, W. Vorrath, A. Mundy, A. Wilson-Hall. Forwards: F, Henry, J. Tallentire, L. Mason, L. Peterson, J. Wright, N. Mouat, and H. Thomas. ON THE COAST. (SPECIAT. TO THE PEESS.) GBEYMOUTH, Juna 20. At the Eecreation ground yesterday, Grey defeated Blackball A in. ono of the cloaeat junior games seen this season, by 10 pointa to 7. Blackball fourth grade defaulted to Marist at Omoto .. . In the senior match, Kunanga defeated Grey by 24 points to 11. Marist third grade defeated Athletio by 19 points to nil. Playing at Dunollie, Runanga. juniors defeated Brunner by 6 points to 3. At Blackball, in the senior match, Blackball defeated Marist by 21 points to 8. Nelson Creek defeated Blackball B .in the junior game by 12 points to 3. MATCHES ELSEWHERE. (PBESS ASSOCUTIOB TOUHHUVB.) AUCKLAND, Juno 20. City 31 v. Newton 23; Grafton 11 v. Bichmond 10; Ponsonby 19 v. Dewnport 16. WELLINGTON REPRESENTATIVE TEAM. (PEESS ABBOCIATTOK TUEOM3•) . "WELLINGTON, J«J}?.3JTho following will represent Welbngton against South Auckland:—W. BirmnvwDesmond, A. Haley, S. Brace, T. Low. J. Ryan, E. Elliott, A. J. CarroU, J- Elder. R. Mcßandall, J. McCarroll, C.'Uad, ana P. Green. .

LEADERS FORGE AHEAD. SATURDAY'S CONTESTS. Eesults:—■ Technical Old Boys 5 v. Western 2. Thistlo 5 v. Villa 1. Lyttelton 2 v. New Brighton 2. Sunnyslde 10 v. St..Albans 0. With but one aeries of games to to played in the Canterbury Football Association's senior grade qualification round, last Saturday's matches wero keenly contested. Tlio weather was'all that could bo desired, and the dry encouraged the compiling : of biff scdr.es. The match at English Park between Technical Old Boys, the ■' leading team, and Western, wa3 the main attraction, After a .ding-dong battle, in which" their defence proved the deciding factor, Old Boys collected the points with a score of s:goals to'2. Playing on'their own ground, Sunny-' sido administered'a crushing defeat on St. Albans..'.Whilst their defence remained intact, the-Sunnyside marksmen registered no fewer than ten times. For the third week In succession Lyttelton shared .tho points. Playing on the Rawhiti Domain;. against New Brighton, each side scored two goals. Playing'two men short at Richmond Park. Villa put up a good fight against Thistle. At the final whistle the Scots were leading by 5 goals to I...Nomads and Kaiapoi had byes. - Tho following' table Bhows the positions of the teams:— Hatches. Goals. Ch. P. Wi L. D. F. A. Pts. Tech. O. Boys 0 8 1 Sunnysido ..' 8 7 1 Thistle- -. ..-■•!)■ 7 2 2O 2O -IT 14 Western ..8 5 2 1 34 H U Nomads .'.B 5 3 Villa ..''B 2 5 1 12 28 5 St. Albans ~8 2 5 1 8 38 5 i Now'Brighton-8 2 5 1 21 ■ 35 C Kainpoi-v -.. 8- 1 B 1 17- 29 3 Lyttelton- .. 8 . 5 : 3 11 44 3 TECHNICAL OLD BOYS V. WESTERN.; Playing at English Park before an enthusiastic crowd, Western opened the game against Technical. Smart fielding. • by '■ Roberts initiated a Western attack,'and'-from a pass by Thompson",-Nelson made ground on the left. A. contro to goal was well placed,, but Booth nipped - in and - cleared from ' Barwoll in the. nick of tinio. Served by Brosnan, Technical took play dowrctho -left, with;.' Smith :and O'Laughlan prominont. . Whittington, cleared for Western, and' Harbut made ground, but tho winger-'s shot went wide. A moment later tho Technical left flank was again in action. Muirson placed to O'Laughlan, who sent in a great dropping shot, with which Phelps just failed to conpect with a header. Tho following exchanges were fast and spectacular,, tho utmost enthusiasm being created. From a Technical raid, Chappie cleared and Roberts sent on to Colvillo. ' Drawing the dofenco, Colville made an opening for Barwell, who raced down the centre and scorod at close range/-Western 1, Technical Old Boys I Q.. A determined' attack by.rTochnjcal was blocked by Chippie. Whittington put forward, and following .» great run down tho* line. Thompson sent" in a shot which.just, cleared the cross-bar., . Technical replied down tho centre, with Phelps and 0. Teichert prominent. For. a doubtful hands against Roberts, Technical wero nwarded a penalty, and J. Teichert levelled the scores. Following play was' brisk and exciting,- with each j side attacking:™ 'turn. - Then, from a clearance by Booth,J. Tcicfrerfr; placod down tho wing. Smith snapped up, arid, .heating Whi.ttington, sent to goal. O'Laughlan was' on'' the spot, and ho put Technical one goal up from closo range. Determined assaults by Western markod ensuing play, but superb dofonco by Booth, Cawtheray, and Kirk repeatedly repulsed. At tlio, other end Smith piloted tho* ball' across the goahmonth, but Phelps arid;o.'.T6ichert"failed s t6 connect with only Andre.ws;.'to:beat. .Western'came aga'rt, nnd.-ifoltowing;.excellent placing thore-was some "quick firing-by tho' Western marksmen, but Kirk, was alort and safe: Then followed a sensational goal 'for Technical. Noticing tho Western -" full-backs spreadeagled, J. Teichert placed the ball down tho centre. Phelps gathered, and, racing through, boat Andrews from close in. Stung by this further reverse, Western swarmed to the Technical goal. Kirk came out to clear from Colville, but failed to gather and Harbut shot hopelessly wide with an open goal. A corner to Western,,. well l placed by Harbut, was abortive 'and, half-time .was palled with play in mi'dfleld and ihe score;, Technical Old Boys 8, Western' I.' . Wcstorn reopened with a sharp left-flank attack. Brosnan cleared'a centre by-Nelson, bat' Western came again and forced acornor. Harbut placed well, and Colville headed- for goal. Kirk jumped for tho ball and turned it over tho bar for a further cornor. Nelson put the flag-kiak behind. From midfield Technical broke away. With Andrews beaten, Sproston stopped, a.certain goal by handling ilio ball, and from' the ensuing penalty J. Teichert made tho scoro: Technical 0.8. 4, Western 1. Following -play was almost entirely in Technical territory; but once more tho defence was too solid. Colville,. Barwell, land Nelson placed shots well on tho target in .quick succession, but Kirk was playing a superb game in goal. Chapplo cleared from a Technical raid, and a moment later Western besieged the Technical citadel. In a desperado skirmish, Thompson drove through at closo range. Fast end-to-end play followed until Brosnan sent the game down the Technical left.' Smith • gathered, and, making ground, scored the best goal of the match with a high oblique shot from-well out. Time was callod with the score: Technical Old Boys S, Western 2. Mr J.' Stout :was referee. THISTLE y. VILLA. Playing at Richmond Domain, Villa, with Berry and Courtnoy not available, kicked off against Thistle, facing sun and wind. Villa were first dangerous, and following a pass from Lovatt, Farmer beat McCreanor, but his clinching effort went wido. Walker then put Thistle attacking on the right. Ellis sent to goal and R. Johnston placed hack to Bisset, whose shot went high over tho-bar. Fine defensive work by G. Johnston, K. Johnston, Streoter, and Lovatt kept'the'Scots at bay in repeated assaults. A.fino cross-by Patterson from the left held possibilities, of a score until Ellis booted the ball out.' "Good...play by Deans put Villa attacking on the left,' but Cummins was too good for Morloy in a duel before tho Thistle goal. A shot from Whitehead narrowly missed, and then Thistle rushed play to tho other, ond. A «eore seemed cortain until K. Johnston turned out for a corner a low shot by R. Johnston. A good clearance by Lovatt put Villa attacking, and'from a cross by Whitehead Morloy.ripped in a fast shot which Jackson collected. Half-back exchanges marked following play, and then Dick let Ellis away on tho Thistle right flank. A centre found R. Johnston handy, and he scorod a good goal from well out. End-to-end play followed, with Villa holding .their own, bnt tho gaps in tho half .and' forward lines was a disadvantage. Walker and Dick were prominent in midileld work for Thistle, and Pattorson,- with McDougall in support, made ground- on tho. 10ft.,-.'. A. melee in the Villa goal followod-a-centre, and-R. Johnston again registered... Thistle 'continued to attack until the interval was. called witn tho score: Thistle 2, Villa o.'• : Ori resumption, Thistle-im'mediately jumped away. Patterson slung over from the loft,and Streeter just beat R. Johnston for a close-in shot. Bissett nearly caught K. Johnston napping a moment later, but the shot struck the upright, and was cleared. Villa than took a hand, and under pressure from Whitehead, Cummins sent into touch. From the throw-in -Whitehead snapped up and sent in an acute, angle, shot, which Jackson diverted through his.'own ,goal. Following exchanges were' even, with' Villa 'exploiting tho long, passing game, bnt McCreanor and Cummins defended well for Thistle. A sharp attack by the Scots on tho left gave Patterson possession, and ho scored with a fast, high, driy.e frbm-well .out. Villa were dangerous from the centre-kick, and for a period the Thistle defence Was kept in ' action. Thomas, Morley, and Whitehead drove for goal in.-quick succession,, but their efforts found Jackson alert. From a position Well upfleld, McKiven put Thistle attacking. McDougall slipped the ball through for R. Johnston to register with a close-in shot; Lovatt and. G. Johnston were prominent in defence for Villa in following play, and onljt poor snooting on the part of Thistle failed to add to their score. From tho right Ellis placed nicely to goal. .. R. Johnston was on the spot, and ho registered'his fourth goal from-easy range. Time was called with the score: Thistle 5, Villa I.'' '•' ". The referee was Mr H. MayO. LYTTELTON v. NEW BRIGHTON. -Playing at the Rawhiti■ Domain,.'.Lyttelton kicked off against New Brighton under.capital playing conditions. Johnston and Duncan wero associated in a sharp. Brighton advance, and Spence drove in a hot shot which Bennett, the Ly'ttplton .tkeoper, collected. ' A corner to tho Wafßrsidcrs was abortive, and a moment later Greenaway drove in a hot shot which went outside. ■■■ -.Maynard cleared from Levy, and "Sharr initiated a Brighton attack. Duncan placed'' forward • for Johnston to'test Bennett with a good one. Good play by Grogan, Batten, and: Taylor p u t Lyttelton on the offensive. Greenaway snapped up and sent on to Hanna, who closed on goal, "■ ond drew first. blood for Lyttelton. Brighton retaliated on tho left with Duncan and Ransom prominent. Batten cleared, but the soasiders came.again, and: were awarded a penalty for hands. - . Rawson took the kick, but shot outside. Good : combination between the half-backs and forwards put Lyttelton attacking, and'.-a great shot by Hanna fully extended Andrews,to clear, Good play by< McPhcrson and Mayn3rd returned play to the Lyttelton end,.and Brighton forced a corner. From tho flag, Spence placed well, and Duncan connected with a.first-timer. In endeavouring to clear, Grogan diverted'-the ! ball through his own goal A-further sortie by Brighton, with Wilson, Duncan,, and. Johnston "prbmiheh't, looked likely, hut the Lyttelton defence.' played' safe.vvA smart run down the line by Donaldson looked promising, and Hanna, with Greenaway la support, was almost through when: McPherson 'nipped in, and' cleared-in 1 good, style; ; Half-time was called withT.'Brighton attacking,-and- the score: Lyttelton-1; New "Brighton r. - From the .resuming kick,, Brighton lrameaiatelv set the pac'e/'.arid foreed'a "corner. The flag-kick was -,weir placed, and a smart accordance by"Johnston saw him Sive, Brighton

the lead, from clos6 in. Following play was characterised by' determined Lyttolton assaults. Greenaway, Donaldson, and Hanua tosted Andrews with successive shots, but the Brighton 'keeper was playing well. # Lively exchanges ruled, with both sides showing excellent team work. A cornor to Brighton was abortive, and »• moment later Donaldson raced sway-for Lyttelton. : Hanna snapped up a transfer, and sent in a hot shot,, which Andrews turned out in'-fine style. 'A Brighton attack was repulsed by Taylor, and -then Donaldson . broke right away. .The winger finished a great. run: with r a clinking snot which jnßt missed. Ranson held up a further Lyttelton raid, and put out to the wing. Wilson, gathered, and was working through to goal, when Grogan nipped in,-'and cleared. Lyttelton played desperately for the equaliser, but the clinching efforts of the front lino were poor. Finally, Torrence gathered from Groenaway.and lovolled the scores from closo in. Fast give-and-tako, play followed, each .goal being subjected to pressure in turn. '.Maynard, McPherson, and Aridrows were playing a great defensive game for New Brighton,, with Grogan, Batten, and Taylor putting in equally good work for Lyttolton. Andrews'was prominent in a'brilliant save from Torrence, and a moment later Donaldson, Greenaway, and Hanna were nearly through in a concerted attack. A spirited contest was brought to a close .with play in midfiold, and the score: Lyttelton 2, New Brighton 2. '' ..- Mr 11. Smytho was referee. SUNNYSXDE v. ST. ALBANS. Playing on tho Institute ground, Sunnyside carried too many guns for St. Albans,_ and ran out an easy winner. St. Albans kicked off but Sunnysido immediately broke away, and Trotter tested Cullen with a fast shot, which was well gathered. Maintaining the pressure, Sunnyside..forced 'a corner. _ Robson placed .well, and .:, Pickering registered after five minute?.'Vpl'ay.' A St. Albans raid was repulsed by Simpson;.and-Wales sentA. Oallaghan away ori the right. Pickering snapped up a pass,.and again registered. A sharp St. Albans . attack ;ivith Goode, Hunter, and Mahan prominent, was repulsed, and Sunnyside came again.'"-'Trotter missed an easy shot, but Wales followed with a speculator, which found the net. The St. Albans defence was putting up a plucky fight against much superior combination. Trotter ripped, in a hot shot, which Cullen punched out, bnt • gathering again Trotter made no mistake at the second attempt. In following play, St. Albans massed in. defence, but Trotter was too clever for them, and he again scored Keeping up the pressure, Sunnyside kept np • a persistent bombardment of the St. Albans goal, and Cullen effected some brilliant saves. Finally, Trotter again registered. Half-time was called with the score: Sunnyside. 6, fat. A! From the centre-kick St. Albans essayed, a break down tho centro, but Wales Williamson, Bunt, and Watson worked like Troians in defence for St. Albans, but failed to stem the Sunnyside onslaughts. Irom well ; out Pickering found the net, and a moment later Robson added to the score. Undismayed, St. Albans vigorously replied, bnt they lacked the necessary combination to carry' them through the opposing defence. In a Sunnyside raid, Cullen endoavoured-to punch out a hot shot from Sutherland, and diverted the ball into the net Closing play was all in favour of Sunnysxlo, and from.a melee in goal Wales made the final score: Sunnyside 10, St. Albans 0. Sir Campbell was referee. JUNIOR GRADE. Rangers 10 v. Lyttelton 0. Referee,' Mr 4v. Y.M.C.A. 4. Referee, Mr E 'Sumner 4 v. Addington Works 2. Referee, Mr Jennings. OUXDZ St. Albans 2v. Technical AO. Referee, M Mwirt ß 9 v. Spreydon 0. Refer*, Mr 'fc, Technical B, postponed. FOURTH GRADE. . Technical 4v. Y.M.C.A. 2. Referee, Mr C °Marist 2v. Spreydon 1. Referee, Mr JoneS ' FIFTH .GRADE. Marist 3v. New Brighton 1. Referee, Mr F. Turner. . Technical v. Spreydon, postponed. SIXTH GRADE. ' Technical A 8 v. Technical B 0. Referee, "jtarisfa" v. Western 0. Referee, Mr Gr ßi?hmond Presbyterians 2 v. Richmond Methodists 1, Referee, Mr K. Johnston. BRITISH TOURISTS. fßeceived June 20th, 11.5- p.m.) (Kecei OTT XWA, June 19. 1 U Nanaimo,' British Columbia, the British Soccer tourists defeated an Lpper \ancVuv«r aggregation by three goals to nil on Saturday, thus making the tenth victory. •

ASHBURTON ASSOCIATIONS SATURDAY?S, PLAY. v The Ashburton Association football:'competitions were continued'-.oh 1 . Saturday.:, in ideal weather. ....... WAKANUI V. WANDEBERS.. At Wakanui, Wanderers drew-.with/Waka-nui after a fast and. even game, - the score being three all.. In' tho first stages tho play was in'the'home team's favour, but after-a period of even play Wanderers their score' by a- good shot by -Moody. : Shortly offer R. Wilson scored'for •Wakanui.-i-folldWe'd by' 1 a further scoroifor Wakanui by. Lv Wilson." After a period : of up and down" play-,-J. Mulvey scored for Wanderers, making • the tally even. Immediately after half-time, R. Cavil netted for Wakanui., Swift, oven play followed,' and after a fast'• passing-..:'■'rush, Mulvey again scored .for....Wanderers,. No further ; points, wero:. scored, .and, the game resulted in,,a draw.' ..".'...'. •'" ,!...; Mr L.'Lush .was-rei.eilee.'" •'.-.'■;•- : THISTLE V. BARING SQUARE.; Ji' A friendly Association, football match , lietwoon Thißtle (Timaru) and Baring .Square (Ashburton). was played at Ashbiirtpri ' .on Saturday afternoon. , Tho match resulted in a win for Thistlo by 6'. goals to 2. Thistlo "kicked off against'the sun, and after about five minutes' play, Crowley broke through ttnd scored' for Thistle, ..After some up and down play L. Beauvaise oqualiod the scoro, • Up till half-time " Bome^;- j-gry-i-i ast play was. witnossed,' during v which" Crowley added two more goals ' for" Thistle, and N. Johnson, added another goal to Square's score. ■ ','",' In the second spoil more good play 'Was seen, but Thistle had the bettor of the' Crowley scored threo more .goals for •Thistle, and tifne was-called, with Square pre'sslirg". • The-- game • was vcontroife'd by- -Mr'A.?. Gi Foreman. ; -! .-•-. ' • ■ ;."■: _. JUNIOR GRADE.- - . ','•: ' In the Domain,' Wakanui boat*' 'Baring Square A by three goals to two. Tho match was a vory oven one, but Baring Square's passing was much superior to that : of. their opponents. N. Wilson scored three 'goals for'Wakanui, whilo E. Smith and A-'H. Baigent obtained a goal each for Square.' \Mt S. Ross was referee. '■'■'.. In the othor junior match Wanderers defeated Baring Square B by four: goals to nil. S. McElhinney scorod,three goals, and S. Wallis one. The game was controlled by Mr A. G. Foreman. '".■..-•■. BROWN ;^ SOUTH AUCKLAND'S^TO. (rBESS ASSOCIATION TBLEGftJa.) .' HAMILTON V June 20. At Hamilton,' South Auckland -bad no diffificulty in beating Poverty -Bay ' for .the Brown Association Shield, winning by four goals to nil. Throughout tho game play was mainly in Poverty Bay territory, except midway in the second half, when Poverty Bay narrowly missed scoring through. Hoots and Hbwarth. '• '• -' Poverty Bay lacked combination, especially among 'the- forwards, whilst "-South'-Auck-land gave a-finished exposition of the .code in all departments, tho halves' being especially good. The local tea.ru led at' half-timOj by two goals to nil. ■ , Boots, Hanna,'and Easton were- the outstanding men for Poverty Bay.. Tho Test wero only mediocre, and' the display -'was not up to--tho usual, .standard,'.probably owing to the long distance travelling. Moon, Chalmers, and Ashton played well for South Auckland, who "were brilliant at tinie3, their defence holding ; the Poverty Bay forwards when they- became dangerous. Moon scored three goals for South Auckland and Kennedy: one.-: .':■ ' - ' . Manawatii are- the next challengers. The game will be- played at Hamilton at the end of July. --■' '■•' • ■ . Mr John McKinnon, on- behalf, of the New Zealand Council, presented- the shield to the homo' captain. WEST "COAST, TEAMS. , (SPECIAL TO THE PBESS:> .. . : t GREYMOUTH; June.'2o. The following "team's have been chosen '.toplay in two trial matches for the purpr.se of selecting the West Coast representatives to play against Nelson in the Kinma Shield match at Nelson on July 10th... • A team—Gcnlkcep'e.r, .Jamie*orii hacks, Cook and Taylor; £alf-b&ck3, Kerr,"Balder-

stone, and Ford; forwards, ' McDonald, Meikle, Thnlin, Lunwden, and Harapson. B team—Goal, Parsonage; backs, Cochrane and Pearson; half-backs, Deardon, .Barneß, and . Wilson;. forwards, Hewieon, .Clarke,,.B^delcy;'''Moflsy, and-' Winstanley. liese£vo3: B"eriy, "'CaiupbeW, arid Howard.'.'■ Tho selectors are Messrs Kuthe'rford, Phillies,' and Mossop. ■-•.-•• ■'.." "•' '-'The trial matches will; bo playo'd -on' the, following dates:—Cohdeh,"Juhci .'27 th, and Blaokballj July 4th. Aid'-. Association Club fixture • bet*een the Blaotball B«le : -and Grey played -.at. Cbbden to-day, resulted in a draw, each team scorihg one goal. IN OTHER CENTRES. (FBESS ASBOCIATIOH TEtEOBAUS.) -. AUCKLAND, Xane 00. Trams 2 v. Shore 2; Northcote 2 v. Thistle •1; Ponsonby 2 v. Y.M.C.A. 2. ... WELLIireTON, Juno 20. For tho Chatham Cup,'Thistlo 3 beat" Institute v 1; Hospital' 6. beat' WaJ«iside 0; Y.M.C.A. 7 'beat Soatoun:2; Marist' 3 beat Pctone 2."" ' NEW ZEALAND COUNCIL. A meeting of the Council of the New Zealand Football Association was held in Wellington on Thursday, there being present: Messrs A. Varney (chaiimari), B. L. Salmon,J. A. .Milburn, F. Campbell, P. Rose, H. I. Graves, "and A; J. Hyder. Tho committee sot up to consider the reorganisation of tho New Zealand Referees' Association reported that it had considered the . question' of tho reorganisation of the Association, and found that tho present, constitution of. tho Association was satisfactory, and that tlie present officers of'the Association are such that the work should bo carried out in an efficient manner. : The Finance Committee reported they had discußsed-the question of a Canadian, tour for 1927, and had decided to recommend to the Council that the terms which- have.,a}r,eody been offered to Canada and then agreed: to, be confirmed,.-.with the exception that the'sum of 250' dollars per man be offered" td -the Canadian. Association instead of the sum of 300..dollars as already set out..' The committee also recommended : tha,t, in forwarding this decision to Canada", <"the Council should ask that the personal allowances bo, if possible, kept down to 200 dollars, .and, at the.same time, : the best team available is to.be sent.-on-tour. If, however, tho profits of ''th'e.vtour, allow- of the sum of 250 dollars being-paid to : each mair, then the commilteo recommended- that the"-Council, should agree to this. Regarding tho Brown Shield,, a letter was received from South Auckland, in which they

' suggested-' that'-. a *'P* mh *N%JMemmsa should • present /th'e'-tropb^Maof^^MK-•Auckland -.for advertising iPKHMfiIHp* winner at the conclusion June 19th; •, ''■ '■ „.:y-.;^:L^m^mßm^ , . The Competitions; ComwW^w«B^feig .'that iha chairman P^'^WsWKMffiWtef 1 sce'rotary, •: watt / upon.; ;W.F.A:' and .make 'arrfPjfsStsMl*lP?sP •with the:'control'ol th4*.,;fl»W 'fMilmmW ,land' ' !, •■■•'The Canterbury atatiie •that'- they '.for -the' Chatbim^Oup-^ffl^l^Mf = Western.-: f- .■ -.- -\' *■. ■>; rf „'-t'«2|pPli fit was. decided to •W&frfmMmZ •tho South Island Associa«fln' ? t?^^pM suspensions made last' yj*^rjMj|Ba^R# An emergency. M^m }^^A^mmW,M Messrs Varney, CampbeU.^n^S^wM ■lit up to dearth M-x^W££stfm

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