FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19067, 1 August 1927, Page 13

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jpJGBY UNION. CUP MATCH.

XnaCRCH BEAT OLD BOYS

- .«r-flal> Of the searon was Lancaster Park, on Sat-, Chriitchurch, this seasons f>*' Boy., winners of the secthe Senior A Grade competi0k rh.llCTge Cup. the former team fi*** 4 . .faint the right to hold the cup * o{ thc dull weather ft.wMO®- eo{ o ver 7000, who In «» £ r»meT characterised by some p*» fcn V ® tbe part of the winners * crk oLi.y was their best for the bLv. had been beaten in the Old %* u#4 k urc ) l by 8 poiuts to V by 14 to 8. but had ' j a ine their revengo on the Lk Unfortunately for them, otc4,,# °' r *tcd against tliem. Die ;C . r ouud was toft and ** lifbt forwards, and the other found ueceslary to rearrange »t . Carleton having to go to . t0 #n mjnred S seco 'V d fiV r aJW. irrsngement was further «1u inttrral, when Carloton went l Sl* <t4r ,/J.i.htb Osier playing centre i (etoai (tirpe-auertcr. Added to fact that the "rear division decided that K> f*2* it, bent, and was » ble t0 *° #•*■£2 twenty minutes or so, the » d " *" ns nndonbtedly with Old Boj s showed great dash, and looked n k e getting through at , the rest of the spell »ere o» top. the forwards JKSt to advantage, and the Stf W * that was t delight to 0 j tbe B ecotid spell the •forward* was too much (or perhaps the latter s vanmatters easy), but for aJ(i **T®r .< the game the Red and ffc. only team in the picture. not a Weak link in the eham tfld Blacks rearguard, while jCjjtJvj v.,ka seemed at sixes and •EPvile rtetors were able to cut in interval*, leaving their opponWhile the latter'. Passes were Md in the bud or else went straight Cray, Speight, ond Nixon «Mt eoM»lc nou « ' or the Whites and White, Leahy, Ld Godfrey for Ohristchurch. SSSk lie Ult-named player wns limping ffKad part of the game. To n ninn BUck baelta covered themnelves showed the form one would i in a premier side at tho end The. Whites certainly had a a* the backs were concerned, ft!* Miff Pl»y«d hi* usual nippy game. hi* choice as full-back, but Weill to »hauie. and Black)—-A. Weill. .Si, R. O. Talbot, J. A. Fyfe, J. • *h£h. N- McGregor, T. F. Mullan, I'2S£r, H. Galbraith, G. Lawson, H. IftfZfiO. Leahy, S. H. Cave, A. White, - Harris, G. Mortlock, * J Hobday, S. R. Carleton, D. iJSwiey. D- Nixon. P. Clark, I. Gray, tjjfcl, CL Harris. C. Speight-, J. Low, O. *£<Sm earried the first scrum, and a aEhMi.klek pot play inside the twentyJRSfL and Black forwards soon -IBfiiliek to half-way, from which point baeki essayed a passing aEffitnleh came to naught through running- Old Boys were their backs . showing JBSit but the Ohristchurch tnckkept thorn, out. A fumbled pass by an ■H@|s«ek allowed Pyfo to shift piny tine past half-way. Old Boys HHHghjr with Jnneh more dash, forward their opponents. Nixon apHHS b< contemplating a pot at goal, a- punt, and Christchuroh Whites were nearly over on HSHgriu, ' the defenders having an kMping them out. At length tiie siege by jinking Mortlock HHMpUy to a safer position. Then try. Neill fielded nicely, ■CTMl'iwt to McGregor, who made a ■gHpai. befor?/tending to Robilliard, diowiag a elean pair of hoels and tty, Talbot failed to conOld Boys nil. Aattar exeitine piece of .play HHnwrajpi Chrißtchurch backs V iwrtJclpating, the effort ■ Cili Boya could repressed hqme I handing infield to. ■ over unopposed. Mullan'a I JHHnristelißreh 6, Old _ Boys nil. ■ -HK manner in which their ■ the Red and Black for- ■ much better than in* ■ of tbe game, and apWWjgirsot |h« measure of their ft WRpK*' rtialt of which most of the B if" iaildt Old Boys' territory. ■ MgMMag veil tested at full-back, H'iPlm equal to every occasion. B ptM W Black backs again . asserted ■ JPWwtdea making a strong run H to Talbot, who passed to B ■* wiwaed eluding the tackle of B 2rf*."W* at the corner flag. The ball ■ yiWito Talbot to convert. ChristB «y.«< Christchurch were *W» the whistle blew for half* , ra»h by the Whites ended rut Into a bunch of de»a|p;A'»Wl«- nerement on the other HPftt at tetter ftte. Fumbling by mrgaard gave Dalley IP •' filth he pounced on lioahy, however, Jading the line, Carleton from a penalty, the hall to the right of tho posts. ■®S?Wpy| M forward mh, which ot imnd. Mi Putkiwefe demonstrating H|li bs?k and forward. Tala,try when, he followed np a the Bed and ÜB* again, and a pretty iW "WWned. by ScrimW 6 to 'eo rß heu nSS. « »*«•# eonverted. Christif? B«S Bil, BSa ijfi into, attack when amU boating Mc- .« ?*« ' or tha.ball, picked up at ■Et*.. J* lei fnti »Bd scored —a spectacu- <«, ' o*?j*ton "found the angle . h ' m • "Wyistebureh 14, Old t*H..QI.d Boys who now did wS? ll ' being tem* kicked behind his kS& Old Boys' supporter* to seeir.g * something. *!>•«> J>alley pot from Hfc yy lß '. he shjfptd, and the deWhites continfrnTSSti bnnc ? P f attackers and owr «t the comer, a forcey%g&i.A .y?ent later Hhbday ?J?5Si «7E^ n / re «h the ball, ilfei. up Jioickly to pass handing to Mardon, S. wado roiß-flE-nr ChristchurcheiO, Old having matters sone loose play MS P u, h«d- past » toueh'down near the •»A the extra points. There was no

positions of ' Points A ® St PIS Mr S. Hollander. ' 5 I>e&t SydenlVt ' lliKSl* 1 e'*uitr bion fj Gwynne R ' C " • 5? beat 'Varsitv W heat North Hsrman.

Kslapoi, Christchurch 26 beat Ksiapoi .. Referee, Mr 8. Turnbull. At Show Ground*. Llnwood 28 beat Merirale C. Referee, Mr A. Smale. THIRD GRADE B. At Polo Grounds, West Old Boys 6 djew with New Brighton 6. Referee, Mr J. Jtanson. At North Park, Old Boys 15 beat Albion o. Referee, Mr J. Clarkson. At North Pork, Bromley 18 beat T.M.C.A. -k? t ree ' Mr G - M - McKensie. At -North Park, Merivale 19 beat Linwood 3. Referee, Mr J. Nicol. _. f' f "' ort . h Park, Christchurch B 29 beat Old Collegians 3. Referee, Mr W. Smythe. todbb tweniy grade. At North Park, Merivale 14 beat Old Bovs 3. Referee, Mr A. E. Ludecke. Boys' High School beat Technical by default. The match between 'Varsity and Christ's College is to be played later. UNDER NINETEEN GRADE. At St. James Park, Merivale 9 beat St. Bedes 3. Referee, Mr R. K. Hawkins. At Polo Grounds, Christ's College 8 boat Sydenham 0. Refereo, Mr D. A. Clarke. At. St. Andrew's, St. Andrew's 23. beat Llnwood 11. Referee, Mr W. Beattie. At Polo Grounds, Christchurch 22 beat Albion 0. Referee, Mr R. Duncan. UNDER EIGHTEEN GRADE. At Woolston Park, Technical 20 beat LinW °? v ßc ' ere °. Mr C. Philpott. At f.orth Park, Merivale 18 drew with Sydenham 18. Referee, Mr G. James. At Polo Grounds, Boys' High School 37 bcnt Aranui 0. Referee, Mr E. E. Mayes. xv. ; 5fJ r, S ston street ' 01d 28 beat West Old Boys 0. Referee, Mr K H. icrrin. ' T NDER SEVENTEEN GRADE. „-™, i n Vm % ? ttrk ' Technical A 6 beat Linwood 0. Referee, Mr 0. Philpott. At North Park, -Merivale A 24 beat North Canterbury 9. Referee, Mr J. Prosper. At St. Albans Park, Tochnical B 18 beat Merivale 80. Referee, Mr E. Rudkin Linwood B beat West Old Boys by default. Albion boat Boys High School by default.

TOWN V. COUNTRY. The selectors (Messrs P. Harvey, T. Jtilliken, and U, Davis) have aolected tho following players to train for the match to be played on Saturday between Town and Conntry:— Backs—J, H. Harris (Old Boys), N. P. McGregor (Christchurch), 11. Lilburne (Al/nu • A ? el ( Albion ). A. C. C. Robilliard (Christchurch), S. R. Carleton (Old Boys), N. Doreen (Merivale), W. C. Dalley (Old Boys); forwards, G Scrimshaw (Christchurch), J. Burrows (Varsity), B. McOleary (Albion), I. Gray (Old Boys), G. Alley ('Varsity), H. B. Godfrey (Christchurch), G. Leahy (Christchurch), J. B. Jackson ('Varsity), J. Jeffries (Merivale), A. White (Ohristchurch). ASHBURTON GAMES.

Only two senior and.a third grade match were played in the Ashburton liugby Union's competitions on Saturday, all being contested at the Show Grounds, where thero was a good attendance considering the bad weather. The greasy state of the grounds was not conducive to good play, nevertheless good exhibitions were witnessed, the winning team in each case only gaining the victory by a comparatively narrow margin.

OLD BOYd (8) v. HINDS (3). The winning team put. up a good display all through, but the sound defensive play on the part of Hinds prevented them from crossing on many occasions. This match was the principal attraction. Hinds set the game in motion and invaded tho Old Boys' territory. A. strong rush on tho part of their forwards compelled the Blacks to force down. Clothier (Hinds), made an attempt at goal from a mark, but tho leather did not, rise. Dew and Pawson broke through the Whites' defence and looked dangerous, but McDougall saved with a mark. Seyb and Hayes repeated this performance immediately after, and their efforts wore" ilearly rewarded. Stephens at full-back failed in an attempt to pot a goal from play. Old Boys made the best of the succeeding play, and Hinds were forced to defend. Stephens was unsuccessful in a further attempt at goal from a penalty, Hinds converted defence into attack, and good kicking upttcld enabled them to get within striking distance. Clothier and McDpugall were unsuccessful in their efforts to drop goals from play, from a scrum near the Old Boys' line Hinds hooked the ball clean to thc half, who let out to Weilman on the blind side, the latter scoring. Clothier failed to convert. Hinds 3, Old Boys 0. Bright play by Robilliard and Clark brought play to the Hinds' quarter, where the latter was pushed out after crossing. Old. Boys retained the advantage, and from a scrum in frqnt 1 of the goal I'riedlander let oat to Carleton, who transferred to Robilliard, the latter scoring. Stephens converted. Old: Boys S, Hinds 8. At tbe change-over the Blacks invaded the territory of tho opposing side, who forced down. The order of the play was immediately reversed, aitd a .united effort oh the part of the Hinds' forwards enabled Brown to cross, but the ball went out of bounds. F, Stevens (Old Boys), at first five-eighths, retired owing to an injury, and waa.replaaed by A. E. Stephons, B. McSherry taking th elaCter's place at full-back. Old Boys were attacking strongly when half-time was called. On tho resumption, tho play was divided, the honours eventually going to Old Boys. Orchid, Farr, and Pawson showed up in tho .succeeding play. Old Boys gradually applied the pressure, and from a scrum near the line Friedlauder got possession and let out to Stephens, Carleton, Robilliard, and Olark, the latter soorlng near the corner. Stephens did not convert; Old Boys 8, Hinds 3. Hinds overpowered their opponents in the ensuing strugglo, and a determined effort in which Chisnall, A. McCormick, and Hood were prominent transferred the play- to the territory'' of the ppposltion. Carleton broke away and evaded'several of the opposition, but he was collared by Wollman. McSherry and Carleton madei nn attempt to drop a goal from play, but both failed. Chisnall broke through and diverted the play to the Old Boys' territory, where' McSherry saved with a kick into touch. Clothier missed a - shot at goal from a penalty. Old Boys kept up the attack and were awarded a penalty in a handy position, but Lane failed in the attempt at goal with the wet hall. Time sounded with Old Boys attacking inside the Hinds' quarter. Mr H. Cox refereed. Just before time Friedlander (Old Boys) had to leave the field owing to ,an injury to a shoulder. He was replaced by Lane.

• RATCATA (6) T. METHVEN (3). The 4 senior match, Methven versus Kakaia, was played at the Show Grounds on Saturday,' and resulted in a win for the latter by 5 points to 3. , Rakaia kicked oil and took play to their opponent*' twenty-five, but alter a few minutes the Methven forwards broke away. From a scrum in' mid-field, play was taken to the Kakaia line, but the latter's defence proved sound. Play - was taken from the Rakaia twenty-five by a well augtained forward rush to the Methven line, where Harrison scored and Henderson converted. Rakaia 5, Methven 0. ltakaia at this stage were superior to their opponents in both forwards and backs. Play went up and down the field for home time. Methven attacked from the change over, and Lawrence had an unsuccessful attempt -at goal. The game' had now resolved Itielf into a straggling forward one, neither side having much advantage. Half-time was called about ten minutes afterwards with no further score. ' On the resumption o£ play Methven brightened up and forced Rakaia to touch down. Play was confined for some time to midfield but Methven soon had the Blues defending their line, and were unfortunate not to score. From the outset of the last quarter Methven attacked, and from a loose rußh Burrows opened Methven'g scoring account but was unsucaetsful with the kick. Rakaia 5, Methven 3. The whistle sounded some time afterwards with no further score. Mr J. Templeton was referee.

THIRD GRADE. The tliird grade contest between .High School and Allenton A resulted m a win for Allenton by three -points to nil. Air J. Temple-ton war referee.

Touring Team Selected. ■ After tho senior matches on Saturday afternoon the selectors choose the following twenty players to go on tour on the West Coast as the county representative team:—" Backs: E. Henderson, D. McDougall. FClark, J. Kobilllard, G. Stephens, R. Carleton, Q. Day, E. Brophy, O. Fried lander; forwards, J. IfcCormick, A. McCormick, G. Elms, J, Elms, C. Pawson, J. Mulhern, u. Dalton, Parr, P. Seyb, Bow, E. Burgess.

ELLESMERE SUB-UNION. Following were the results in the senior competition:—United 11 beat "Waibora, 5, College beat Dunaandel. Juniors—United 6 drew with Waihora G» Lincoln College defaulted to Rolleston. Third' Grade—United 20 beat Irwell 5. Schools' Competition—Springston 17 beat Rolleston nil.

WHANGAREI BEAT NORTH AUCKLAND. (PHESS ASSOCIATION "T^KORAMS.) WHANGAREI, July 31. . Whangarei daefated a North Auckland Sub-Union team by 19 points to 13 after a game in which the visitors had most of tne honours, especially in the last quarter, wnen three unconverted tries were scored in rapio succession. North Auckland was a P°'® .behind with an e»y kick to decide, the issue. The kicker was awarded a free charge, o" 1 the second kick was disallowed for handling.

WEST COAST GAMES. (special to me press.) GREYIIOUTH, .Tujy Bi. Kanieri (Ilokitika) met *nd defeated Star (Grey) in tha senior cup Hugby final at Victoria Park 011 Saturday by U point* to 9. The playing area was in perfect order, and the t-eaims took the field in bright sunshine, before a large crowd of spectators. Despite tha brisk easterly wind which prevailed, the game was fast and interesting, especially in the final stages. Star kicked off against the wind, and quickly brought play into Kanieri'® territory. Coulton, following up his own kick, secured possession and crossed the Kanieri lino within five minutes of the commencement of play. Stevens missed, the kick. Star 3, Kanieri 0. Kanieri retaliated by sweeping play into Star's quarters, and from a scrum on the line MoCleary snapped up and dived over to score. George converted. Kanieri 5, Star 3. Thomas brought j..;ay well up Kanieri territory with a good kick, and a Star offensive was nullified by George, the Ka.nieri full-back, forcing. The Kanieri forwards repliid with a determined attack, bringing play into Star ground. From a nice kick from McClcary, M. Mo'ynihan gained possession, transferring to Tainui, who scored ft fine try. George's kick failed. Kanieri 8, Star 3. Kanieri resumed the attack, Pfhalert and Tainui showing out well. Stars then initiated an offensive, but George rolioved the i.ressme by finding tha line in midfield with a good kick. From the ensuing line-out, C. Homing received and crossed the home side's lino to score in tho corner. George's hick missed. Star set up another lively attack, but a smart passing movement by the visitors brought play back t<> tho Star line, and Goodall, the Sijar fullback, who was playing a great game, forced. At half-time the scores were: Kanieri 11, Star 3.

On resuming, Star attacked with great determination. A smart passing movement, in which Moynilia-n and Tainui shone out, brought play into neutral territory. The visitors now had a hand in the attack. Mcintosh attempted a drop-kick at goal, which just missed. Shortly afterwards Star opened up the game and brought play well into the visitors' twenty-five, -from a scrum near Kanieri's lino, McCleary worked the blind, tranaferring to Wylio, who streaked up the field, but was thrown out of touch in Star territory. Star forwards r.nmo away again in a slashing looße rush. Pring snapped up, b-ut. \vaa grassed on the visitors* line by Wylie. After further strenuo.is piny in Kanieri territory, Star was awarded a penalty, which Stevens goaled. Kanieri 11, Star C. Star, renewed the offensive, Thomas being seen to advantage in a. fine solo effort, in which lie was forced out ci touch in Kanieri's twenty-five. From a scrum on ICanieri's line, McKendry sent to Nicholson, who transferred to Nelson, the last-named crossing to score. Stevens failed to convert. Kanieri 11, Star 9. With five minutes to go Star made a desperato struggle for winning honours, but the visitors' defence proved impregnable. The final whistle went with play in neutral territory. Kanieri 11, Stir 9. Mr T. Mcintosh was referee. Othor results were:— Juniors—Cobden 16 v. United 3, Star 6 v. Blalcetown 6. fourth Grade—United A 16 v. United B 12.

The win givea United A tho cup. Playing at Gladetono, Magpies roistered their first win of tho season, defeating United seniors by 15 to 11. Iti tho first spell Magpies, playlnjj with the wind, scored four* times, and lad at half-time by 12 to nil. In the second spoil United replied with two tries, one of which was oonverted, and a penalty kicked by Jenkins, and for a time the scores read 12—11 in Magpies' favour. Just before the final whistle, Hayden fielded the ball ot halfway, and ran through to score under the posts. For Magpies tries were scored by Hayden (2), Ferguson, Griffiths, and Dow. , For United tries were scored by Eoddy . and Dennehy, the lastnamed's try being converted by O'Leary. Mr W, Williams was referee.

Playing at < Cass square, Hokitika, Grey defeated Hokitika in tho primary schools' shield match by 33 to nil.

WEST COAST TEAM.

The following twiim has been chosen to represent West Coast against Combined Maoris, at Victoria Park, 0 reymoutli, on Saturday ■ next:—Goodall, M. Jamieson, Houston, Reynolds, Warnea, King, McCleary, Devaney, Bell, Bannister, Hahn, Freitas, Coulton, Kelly, Dougherty. Emergencies : Backs, Tainui, Wiloy; forwards, Fell, C. Homing. >

HAWKEPS BAY BEAT MANAWHENUA.

(PEESS ASSOCIATION TKLEGBA.iI.) NAPIER, July 31. Before an attendance of about four thousand people fiawke's Bay yesterday defeated Manawhenua by 16 points to nil. Following a week's rain the ground was sodden, with sheets of water in places, and the game for the most part was played in rain. These conditions confined play to the forwards, but both teams endeavoured to make the • game open. In this respect Hawke's Bay were most successful. At times their rearguard participated,- in some really brilliant passing rushes, considering the greasy ball. By receiving a liberal share of the ball from his forwards, Edwards, the Hawke's Bay half, was able to get his backs in motion, and as n result they were always dangerous. The Manawhenua . backs indulged in individual rather than combined play, Hunt and Brophy being most prominent, while Jacob went through a tremendous amount of work beside the scrum. The game in the first half was very even, and at the conclusion Hawke'B Bay had scored five points. After half-time Manawhenua several times had the home side in difficulties, but not for long, as Hawke's Bay made tbe play more interesting by characteristic forward rushes and back play, which enabled them to score 11 mora pointß. However, they did not have things all their own' way, as, through judicious kicks by Manawhenua, the game was often on the Hawke's Bay line, and only fine defensive play by Yates and Grenside kept the visitors from scoring. Towards the end of the match the ground was a quagmire, which marred what would have been an excellent game. Both the fast breaking packs took the ball away from many scrums in great style. This did much to make the game as open as it was, Hawke's Bay in this respect being probably superiors. For the minners, in the first half, Corkill scored a try, which was converted by Grenside. In the second spell - tries were obtained by M. Brownlie and Huxtable (2), one being converted by M. Brownlie. During the game there was only one stoppage for injury, this being the result of a damaged shoulder to Conrad.

HAWKE'S BAY B BEAT BUSH UNION. (PKISS ASSOCIATION TBtEOBAM.)

PAHIATUA, July 30.

Hawke's Bay B defeated Bußh Union by 6 points to 3on a sodden ground. The Bush forwards deserve tho honours of tho day, excelling in the loose. Back play was almost out of the question, yet both ot Hawko's Bay's tries were scored by Chetwin, their speedy winger. L. Humphrey scored for Bush. At half-time the scores were equal, Hawke's Bay snatching victory in the dying stages.

MAORIS BEATEN BY NELSON. (PRESS ASSOCIATION • TELEOBAH.) NELSON, July 31. Yesterday afternoon the Maori touring: team were beaten by Nelson-Golden Bay _by 1* points to 11 after a fine, open game, in which tho visitors excelled in the back division, and the local forwards in the loose. llie Maoris failed to get properly goinguntil well on in tho second spell, when the backs ga\c at times an exhilarating display, but sound defensive tactics kept down tho MJ» re - j" 18 first spell ended in favour of Nelson, o d. Soon after resuming, the Maoris evened the scores, but Nelson then obtained a lead of three points, which they maintained until the last few minutes, when the scores were even. The concluding stages were exciting. The visitors narrowly missed scoring severs times. In the last half-minute *el*°ii ' kicked a penalty goal and won. For Snodgrass scored all 14 t C one converted, and two P® na J. tie ?; p e ;. losers, tries were obtained by Locknood, ham and Rika, and one was converted bj Kuru.

GAME AT CHEVIOT. IMayins at Cheviot on Saturday in the Southbridge Shield match, Hurunu Malvern by 34 points to mi.

IN OTHER CENTRES. (rB ;.;SS ASSOCIATION TKLEGKAMB.) AUCKLAND, July 31. Grammar 3 3° beft Rifles 13 beat North Shore Grafton nil. PLYMOUTH, July 31. t> .» Hieh School, on their first Hamilton Boys B. g ere beaten by the visit t 5, J,ew fl f 'High School by 36 New Plymouth Boys ■" = points to 5. \STERTON, July 31. Masterton 3; Greytown l 6 G beatoM Boys 7; Red Stars 6 beat Featherston 3. WELLINGTON', July 31. W „ <H "SISST" In' scvernl competition Athlatio and the senior Ru S*.. Pone ij e beat '\arsity 11 " *«?<£! B ? J k fl'hletic Stained a badly injured wl ek f Athletic; (A(hle tic) a broken rib. leg, and J. >-P« nc ptJNEDIN, July 31. ~ the state of the grounds followOwwg t° the duripg the week, all ing several d «y, es were postponed football and h y firgt Rugby comon Satur^ J " -citv 4 the leaders, were to petition Unvers y accoU nt of the game m^ v f Saturday, Uniremty will gf&ifareffie winners of the eenlor competition for 19-'*

RANFURLY SHIELD.

TARANAKI CHALLENGES WAIRARAPA.

(PRESS ASSOCIATION TELXGBAV.) MASTERTON, July 31. The secretary of the Wairarapi Rugby Union has received a telegram .rom tue ia a naki Union requesting a match at Carterton on Wednesday, August 17th, for theßanfurly Shield. The Taranaki team is touring south to play Otflgo, Southland, and Canterbury, and it is proposed, if the Wairarapa match is accepted, that the team motor to Wellington from Carterton, and join the south boat the night of the match.

RUGBY LEAGUE.

SYDENHAM BEAT MARIST.

WALYIAIRI AND ADDINGTON

DRAW

Besults:— Sydenham SO, Marist 10. Hornby 36, Woolston 3. Addington 7, Waimairi 7.

There was a very good attendance at Monica Park on Saturday, considering the counter-attractions, to watch Sydenham play Marist. There was a jnuddy patch on the ground just in front of the stand, but otherwise it was in very good condition.

Sydenham followed up Inst woek's defeat of Waimairi by decisively beating Marist in a ganfe in which coolness and fino tackling' proved too much for tho speed and usually sure handling of the Green backs. On the second ground Hornby, with a depleted team, proved much too good for Woolston, who, however, played up gamely, but could not take advantage of Hornby's mistakes.

Y>'aimairi nnd Addington had a great Struggle oil the lattor's home ground, which ended in a draw, the first this year in the senior competition.

SYDENHAM (20) v. MAKIST (10). By besting Harist on Saturday, Sydenham put themselves at the top of the list for tlio competition for the Thacker Shield. The only team with two clear wins, they have 4 points, Addington being next with 'J. then Marist and Hornby 2 each, Waimairi 1, and "Woolston 0. When Harist started off against Sydenham handling oleanly and running with great dash, it looked us if they would liavo an easy win, as the Sydenham backs were sending on lob passes and seemed lacking in finish. They know how to tackle, however. Marist quickly put on a couple of tries, one oonvertod, but then they slackened down, and Sydenham took a hand, but their play looked too slow to penetrate the Greens' defence. However, by half-time they had caught up, and in the second spell gradually forged ahead, what had appeared to b<f slowness turning into a deliberateuess that carried them through so that they had the Greens on the defensive for most of the socond spoil. The Blues' insido backs very rarely kicked the hall—when they did it was a short punt to - beat a tackier —and they passed among themselves in great style, in and out and right across the Held, Marist hooked the ball in a majority of the scrums,. but they met solid tackling, and kicked too much, thus giving the Sydenham backs possession. S. Clegg played a masterly gama as a five-eighth for the winners. He was drawing the defence in great style, and kept play to the centre of the field, thus ensuring that his wing mon had room to move. . Tonkin was easily the best of the others, and showed a brilliant swerve. Of the Marist backs E. Ourtin was the best, but went off near tho end. R. South played brilliantly at full-back in the first part of the game, but did not rolisli stopping the heavy forward rushes. The teams were:—

Marist—R. South; J. R. Crocker, C. B. Robins, J. Blackaby; H. Pearce, E. Curtin; P. Clarkson; P. Burns, T. Carroll, A. Gillespie, H. O'Neill, P. Hanrahan, N. Molouoy. Sydenham—K. Hamburger; T. Davidson, H. Dymond, B, Heuchan; F. Tonkin, S. Clegs; A. Crouch; J. Munroe, W. le Warne, N. Gallop, A. Kerner, M. Pearce, G. Forward. Bad handling by Sydenham let Marist up near the start, and from a scrum the hall came out cleanly to Curtin, who dummied through to score near the posts. Pearco missed the kick. Marist, 3; Sydenham, 0. Tonkin and le Wame led the Blues up by §ood passing, an infringement giving Heuchan n shot at goal which hit the crossbar and bounced back into play. Clarkson dummied through well after his men had hooked a scrum and gave to Curtin, to 'Robins, who ran in ior a try near the posts, which Blackaby converted easily. JUarist, 8; Sydenham, .0. Le Warne led a long dribbling rush to the Greens' twenty-five, whore Davidson, Clegg, and Dymond set off in a rush, ending in the last-named cutting in and jumping for the line for a try. Heuchan goaled. Marist, 8; Sydenham, 5. Marist had to force to relieve from a Blue forward attack, then Burns led the Greens' back for Blackaby to have a fruitless shot at goal. Tonkin figured twice in a fine effort that went to the Green line, an infringement saving. Though repulsed twice, Sydenham hammered away, to be rewarded by a try by Heuchan when he and Tonkin broke thro,ugh by in-and-out passing. Heuchan missed a hard goal, and the scores were level. Play was in midfleld till the interval, which came with the scores: Marist, 8; Sydenham, 8. Crocker fielded a foolish cross-kick by Davidson and sent Robins off, and on to Pearce, who raced across, to be called-back for being .offside. Robins put Mariat in the lead by kicking a penalty goal for an off-side infringement. Carroll miskicked on his goal-line for le Warne to collect and push himself over for a try which Heuchan converted, putting Sydenham ahead, 10-8. Tonkin followed n kick by Clegg that had the Greens in trouble, and, Sydenham were awarded a free-kick on the line, but the short punt went too far, and the Greens forced. Sydenham were awarded two freqkicks in front of the goal. Crouch missed the first, but Heuchan made no mistake with the second, Sydenham, 15; Marist, 10. Sydenham were having the better of the play, and attacked consistently. Hamberger passed to ©avidson, and followed the latter's kiolr to make South miss badly, then picked up and crossed as he was tackled. Heuchan goaled. Sydenham. 20; Maristj 10. In a Green breakaway, Blackaby and Pearco had a chance, but the former was held, and Dymond sent them back to the centre. Sydenham worked right to the line by their forwards, a free-kick under the posts saving. Sydenham had the better of the end, which came with the scores: Sydenham, 20: Marist, 10. Mr J. J. Stevens T.-as referee.

HORNBY (36) v. WOOLSTON (3). The Hornby-Woolston game was played on the No. " ground at Monica Park, and resulted in a decisive victory for the Blacks, who were without the services of A. Hundy, H. A. Yi'viun, und W. Davis. In the first spell the game was very evenly contested — the spoiling work of the Blue forwards no doubt being responsible for keeping the score down. Tho teams were:—

-- Hornby—R. Lisle, 14. McGregor, R. Mackio, 6. Dawkins, W. Stuart, J. Mundy, C. Woods, F. Horwell, A. Ward, W. Vivian, W. Woodgate, A. Vivian, JS'. Vivian. Woolston —H. Taylor, 0. Blacklock, J. Howell, S. Keemer, K ; Murray, U. Main, T, Armstrong, H. Wakefield, B. Cooper, D, Lagan, J. Warren, J. Wakefield, W. Mason. The second spell was more or less a farce, as the Blacks completely took charge. The Woolston efforts to break up the sweeping Black rushes were of no avail, Hornby scored ten tries in this spell and in all twelve tries, none of which was converted, so the Blacks sorely missed their goal-kicker, W. Davis. For Hornby, J. Jlundy, G. Dawkins, and C. Woods were the best of the backs, while W. Woodgate and N. Vivian were conspicuous throughout in the forwards. Of the Woolston team, T. Armstrong, at half-back, was easily the bes(, and he went down to the Hornby forward rushes in fine style. J. Wakefield, in the forwards, was noteworthy for his sure and solid tackling. Hornby kicked off, but the Woolston forwards with a bustling run had the Blacks defending until Woods set the Blacks oft' in a passing rush which transferred play to Woolston territory. Over-eagerness on the Blacks' part lost them good scoring chances. Hornby kept pegging away, and this time they were successful, for Stuart put in a long run before passing to Dawkins, who did the rest. Horwell failed with the kick. The Blues then attacked, but the effort was shortlived, for Woods, with a tricky run, gained a good stretch of ground and then passed to Dawkins, who sped down the line, and fending off would-be tacklers scored a great try. Lisle failed to goal. The Blues then attacked, and J. Wakefield waß responsible for putting them on the move, for from -loose play near the Hornby line, Murray shot out and went over at the corner. J. Wakefield failed to kick the goal. The Blacks then indulged in spectacular passing rushes, and it was only faulty handling individually that prevented thtm from scoring. The Blacks maintained the pressure until the half-time whistle sounded with the score:

Hornby 6, Woolston 3. On the resumption of play the Blacks kicked downfield and tbe movement ended in Woods snapping up to score wide out. Horwell failed to kick the difficult goal. Soon the Blacks were off again* and the ball travelled out to Dawkins in a passing rush which in a score. Horwell failed with the kick. Hornby's nest try came from a sweeping loose forward rush in which W. \ man eluded several opponents to score wide out. Horwell failed to convert. From a scramble on the Woolston line Horwell went over, but Lisle failed with the kick at goal. It was now only a matter of how many Hornby would win by. Woods then passed to Woodgate, who streaked along the line from fc«U<wfty and scored, McGregor failed with the kick. The next try, which was scored by ilackie, -who received the ball

from Stuart, wis similar to tht previous one. J. Mundy failed to goal. The Blacks kept up their irresistible attack for Stuart found a gap in the Blue backs and after putting in a useful run he sent on to McGregor, who scored at the corner. Horwell missed with the kick. After Woolston looked dangerous, Stuart sent the Blues back with » long kick, and Mackie, who vu following up well, picked up and went oret to score wide out. Horwell just failed with the kick. Woodgate then went over from a melee on the line, but he failed with the kick at goal. The Hornby forwards were again in the picture for A. \ivian scored after some tight play on the Woolston line. Lisle's kibk.a good one, just failed. The Blues then attacked, but nothing came of it, for the Black forwards came back and kept attacking until the final whistle sounded with the score:— Hornby 36, Woolston 3. Heferee, Mr H. Kin£.

WAIMAIEI (7) y. ADDINGTON (7). The match at Addington Reserve on Saturday afternoon between Waimairi and Addington caused a surprise, when a draw resulted. Unfortunately the ground was too greasy to enable first-class football to be played, but the exhibition given was .fast, open, and interesting. The teams were very evenly matched, though in the latter stages of the second half Addington were decidedly superior. Both packß worked well, giving their respective half-backs an equal share of the ball. Pahi, the Waimairi half, did excellent work for his side, while the play ol J. Peddie, the Addington half, who is a junior, was most commendable. C. Stewart, of Addington, was the outstanding forawrd on tho field, while C. Sisson seemed the best of the Waimairi forwards. Of the backs, P. Smith, of Waimairi, was the most consistent, while E. Pearce and F. Lynskey, of the same team, were always "with the ball. For Addington, D. Mayne and J. Stapley each.playod a good solid game, while J. Sanders and J. Amos were well marked, but contrived to beat the opposition on several occasions. Both full-backs will have to show greatly improved form if they desire to obtain representative honours. The teams were:—

Waimairi.-—G. Blazey, T. Gilroy, P. Smith, C. Carr, E. Pearce, F. Lynskey, A. Pahi, Geo. Blazey, 0. Sisson, H. Blazey, B. Harirs, M. Noonan, L. Farrell. Addington.—B. O'Conncll, D. Mayne, J. Stapley, P. Jack, J. Sanders, J. Amoa, J. Peddie, A. Collie, D. Olliver, B. Gahagan, C. Stewart, D. Joseph, L. Adams. Waimairi kicked off, and forced the pla-y to the Addington posts, till Adams came from a scrum with the ball, and, supported by Mayne, raced for a try, but the ball went dead. Sanders and Stapley were next on the scene, but obstruction stopped them, and Sanders's penalty shot nt goal went wide. Adams mulled a cross-kick, and Gilroy, cut-ting-in, outpaced the opposition, to score under the posts. Smith converted. Geo. Blazey sent the ball out to Carr, who transferred to Lynskey, who was stopped near the'posts, and Addington forced. Sanders kicked the ball up, and Gilroy cut-in with the ball at toe, but O'Connell saved with a kick upfield. Addington made several passing rushes near the line, and Collie had an unsuccessful shot at goal, and a minute later P. Jack crossed near the corner, Collie converting with a splendid kick. _ Play went to the other end, where Waimairi were awarded a penalty, and Smith goaled. A little later a wonderful passing rush took place among the Addington players, in which nearly every Addington man handled the ball, which went out near the Waimairi line. Gilroy relieved the pressure with a nice run, but was smothered. Ainos, Stewart, Sanders, and Jack each handled in a nice run. but G. Blazey received the ball, and kicked well up line." Sanders, Jack, and Amos had another attempt, but the latter was smotr ered, and the spell ended with the score?

Waimairi 7, Addington 5. Waimairi forced tlie game for the start, ill Amos and Sanders relieved the pressure, >ut Gilroy cut-in, and kicked upneld. V Oonnell secured, and Btarted a passing advance, in which nearly all the Addington forwards handled, and which ended in Olliver being stopped near the line. Peddie caught Cr. Blazey in possession, and for. the latter not playing the ball Addington were awarded i penalty, and Collie goaled. Stewart and Olliver made a hid for a try, but Pahi saved on the line. From a scrum Lynskey received, und kicked upfield. Poddie, Sanders, Olliver, and Stewart mado a rush, which was stopped on the line. Lynskey again relieved with a kick. Addington were now playing at their hest, and only the Bolid tackling of the Waimairi men kept their line intact. Smith and Carr relieved the pressure with nice passing. Sanders came up and nearly wont over, and Mayne and Peddie each attempted to score, hut the smothoring tactics of their opponents were effective. Smith again relieved, nnd "Waimairi commenced an attack, but the play returned and 0 Oonnell had an attempt to pot a goal, which just ten short. Smith was playing a B , t n „ g rl a "fl' often relieving with good lucks. 0 Oonnell later had two unsuccessful pots at the goal. Pahi passed the ball out to Smith, who gained ground with a kick. Gilroy caught O'Connell in possession, but Collie relieved with a good line-kick. Geo. Blazey later cheered the Addington supporters with ft fine run. Pahi and Lynskey had an attempt at a try, hut the latter was brought down. The game ended with Waimairi attacking, and the score equal: . v Waimairi T, Aldington 7.

SECOND GRADE. 4 AVeat Coast 21 beat Hornby 0 Linwood 19 beat Marist 8. Referee, Mr J, Underwood.

THIRD GRADE. Templeton 11 beat Marist 0. Referee, Mr L. Champ. Sydenham 10 beat Waimairl 0. Referee, Mr G. Gearry. FOURTH GRADE. "Woolston 6- beat Hornby 8. Referee, Mr R. Keller. Addington beat Marist by default.

REPRESENTATIVE TEAM.

PLAYERS FOR TRAINING.

The Canterbury selectors, Messrs W. J. Mitchell, 0. Hardingham, and F. Sheahan, have chosen the following players for special training in view of the representative matches ahead:—Gordon Blazey, h. Farrell, P. Smith, C. Sisson, G. C. Blazey (Waimairl), A. Gillespie, P. Burns, J. Blackaby; E. Curtin (Marist), R. Mackie, W. Woodgate, G. Dawkins, 0. Woods, J. Mundy (Hornby), F. Tonkin, T, Davidson (Sydenham), A. Collie, D, Olliver, and J. Amos (Addington). Many players were not available for the West Coast trip, but this list contains the makings of a very evenly-balanced team that should make a name for itself.

WEST COAST GAMES. (SPECIAL TO THE PBB88.)

GREYMOUTH, July 31.

Playing; at Cobden this afternoon, in perfect weather and before a large attenda<noe, Grey defeated Marist in the match for the senior knock-out cup by 12 points to 11, in ■one of tho hardest games seen on tho West Coast this season. At half-time tho scores were: Marist 6, Grey nil. In tho second spell tries were scored for Grey by R. Bond and J. Mason. Both triea wera converted by Thomas, who also kicked a penalty. For Marist, tries were scored by H. Brown, W. Kennedy, and Staplelon, the laat-naaned's try being converted by P. Doogan. Mr W. Armstrong was referee. At Dunollie, Blackball seniors defeated Kunanga by 8 to 5. Other reßulte were: — Third Grade—Grey 14 v. Eunanga 2. Fourth O'ljeary compiled seven pointß of the total for the winners.

N.S.W. BEATS QUEENSLAND.

(by cable—press association—copsbight). (AUSTRALIAN AyD X.Z. CABLE . ASSOCIATION.)

(Received July Slat, 5.5 p.m.) BRISBANE, July 31. In tho Fourth Test, New South "Wales boat Queensland by IS points to 11.

IN OTHER CENTRES. 'PRE3S ASSOCIATION TELEOBAMS.) AUCKLAND, July 31. Newton 14 beat City 8; Ponsonby 13 beat Marist nil; Richmond 21 beat Athletic 3.

ASSOCIATION.

CHATHAM CUP.

NOMADS BEAT WESTERN. The chief match set down for decision on Saturday last was the Canterbury final for the New Zealand Chatham Cup between estetn and Nomads. By substantial margin* the contestants had eliminated Technical Old Boys and Thistle respectively in the first round. In anticipation of a hard - fought game a good crowd assembled at English Park, and in spite of the adverse playing conditions due to a soggy ground, a great game was the outcome. There was no score at the interval, anft it was only in the closing stages of the game that Nomaas forged ahead, and finally won by 3 goals to In the senior A competition grade continuing to show improved form, defeated Technical Old Boys by the convincing margin of 4 goals to 2. The match was at Richmond Park. At the'.same N°- 2 ground, Thistle overwhelmed a weak St. Albans team, and ran out the by 6 goals to X. A closely-contested ,<game was that between Kaiapoi and NewJß g • By the odd goal in seven, Kai l P . s tered a well-deserved but belated win*

NOMADS (3) v. WESTERN (1). On a heavy and treacherous ground at English Park Stadium, Western, playing towards the town-end goal, kicked off against Nomads. A sharp attack, with Barwell and Nelson prominout for Western, was repulsed by Graham, and through Scragge the Nomads vanguard came into action. Spiers and Thompson carried play well down, but the former's shot went wide. Good play by Roberts carried play into mutual territory, but Nomads came again. Thompson slipped the ball through to Spiers, but under ■ pressure from Ellis the movement fizzled out. Western retaliated through Whittlngton to Harbutt. Barwell accepted a transfer, and was working? for position when Muscroft intervened and returned play. A free kick to Nomads, in scoring range, wag abortive, and a bout of snappy passing let Western away. Clements sent on to T. Thompson, whose shot from the wing lacked sting. A moment later Nomads rushed play to the other end, with Trotter, Wilson, and Frickleton prominent. The ball was worked through to J. Thompson, who tested Andrews with a- hot drive. Good play by Colville, _ Sproston, and Roberts frustrated a series of Nomads' assaults, and Andrews was extended in olearlng a rasping shot from Wilson. A well-placed clearance by Whittlngton was snapped up by Nelson, who streaked for the Nomads' goal. Muscroft checked the advance, but Barwell raced up and rocked in a shot which Janles McDougall gathered. The exchanges continued to be fast and exciting, and both sides showed enterprise in attack, A Nomads attack was initiated by Jock McDougall, and Wilson sent on to Friokleton, The winger made ground, and from a centre Trotter sent the ball humming over the cross-bar. Nomads persisted in attack, and Andrews was extended in olearing from Trotter. A later Spiers drove in, but Colville cleared in the nick of time. Western worked the ball down the right, and from well out Whittington tested James McDougall in goal. Snappy passing by the Western vanguard kept the Nomads' defence moving, and Barwell nearly got a shot past McDougall. A hefty clearance by Graham swung pi a? to the other end, and a brace of corners to Nomads had the Blacks extended to keep their goal intact. From Westorn territory Roberts let Clements pway, and from a transfer Nelson raced through. Barwell and Clements lent support, and a score appeared imminent when Mnserolt cleared. The game continued _to be hotly contested, and was full of exciting incident right up to the interval whistle: Western, 0; Nomads, 0. From the restart the Nomads' vanguard jumped into action. A sharp bout of passing culminated in' Trotter driving' to goal at close range. Andrews jumped for the ball and turned it over the cross-bar for the greatest Bave of the match. A moment later Troter rocked in another shot, but again Andrews filled the breach in great style. Ellis and Roberts were responsible for a Western breakaway on the left. Thompson and Clements went through, and from a cross-kick Nelson gave James McDougall a hot handful. A moment later Barwell dwelt on a Bho't with an open goal, and Muscroft effectively jumped into the breach. Nomads came again through MoCreanor to J. Thompson, who put Spiers in possession. The winger shot strongly from an acute angle, and Andrews fielded in good style. The' hot pace continued to hold, and Harbutt, the Western winger, retired injured, but he returned in time to join in a strong Western raid. A centre saw Nelson and Clements dash through, .and fr6m a melee James McDougall punched clear. -Western continued to pound at the Nomads' defence for a period, but Graham, Muscroft, and Jock McDougall were safe. From a Nomads attack, Sprocton conceded a corner. From the flag Frickleton piloted the ball to goal, and Trotter, connecting smartly, banged the ball into the net. Nomads, 1; Western, 0. Western retaliated with a midfield movement, and Nelson drove in for McDougall to collect. At the other end Andrews cleared from Trotter, and then, with a combined burst, Western went through. Barwell beat Muscroft and sent across for Clements to equalise with a rasping shot. Nomads nowexerted pressure, and play centred on the Nomads' goal. A hot bombardment culminated in J. Thompson giving Andrews no change at short range. Nomads. -. Weßtern 1. Following play was hotly contested, with Nomads the more aggressive. McCreanor blocked a Western raid on the right and sent Frickleton away. From » cro " Thompson, Wilson centred to goal. Trotter was' on the spot, and racing .through he made no mistake with a Western continued to fight gamely, but there was no further score at iuil time. Nomads, 3; Wostern, 1. Mr M. Thornley was referee.

VILLA (4) v. TECHNICAL 0.8. (2). Playing at Richmond Park, Technical kicked off against Villa, and immediately attacked. Johnston and Haworth averted danger, and Villa retaliated on the right. Ellis slung over, and from a melee in the Technical goal Leslie made Kirk move quickly to coven Slinging the ball about with good effect, Villa kept Technical on the defensive for a period, and from well out Morley rapped the crossbar with Kirk beaten. It was a narrow escape for Technical. Berry, Leslie, and Morley were prominent in further Villa attacks, and a brace of corners in quick succession had the Technical defence all out. Concerted work by Cawtheray and Booth gained relie. fnr Old Boys, and Muirson opened up an attack on the right. Barwell placed to Bridgens, •who drove in a fast shot which Frickleton cnvered. Johnstone blocked a farther raid, v n ». "Technical came again. Broadbelt crossed to Harwell, but the latter could not get past Frickleton. Walker and Howarth then worked the ball to the Villa right flank and Ellis went through. From a centre, and Leslie were nearly through, but Teichert relieved with a hefty kick. From well out, Howarth drove in a speculator which beat Kirk all the way. Villa 1, Technical 0. Technical retaliated with a raid down the centre, with C. Teiehert in support. Barwell snapped up on the mn, and, beating Johnston, he sent across. Broadbelt wag on the spot,

and he equalised the scores from close in. Fast end-to-end play featured the game lor a while, and then Muirson put Technical attacking on the right. Bridgens accepted from Barwell and sent over. Smith accepted, and eluding Johnson he raoed through to score at close range. Teohnical 2, Villa 1. Villa quickly retaliated, and Howarth put Berry in possession. Leslie accepted, and In a brilliant solo effort he ran through the Technical defence to. equalise. Tho score at half-time was: Villa 2, Teohnical 0.8. 2. From the resuming kick Villa quickly became aggressive. Walker sent play down the right, and Ellis went through, to miss after a good solo run. J. Teichert and Smith made-ground for Teohnical, but Johnston returned play. Accepting from Berry, Leslie tested Kirk, who gathered and cleared. For a period Villa hammered the opposing defence, bnt sturdy work by Cawtheray, .Booth, and 0, Teichert averted danger. Accepting from Howarth, Morley smashed in a hot shot which struck the rigging. A moment later Technical were all out to avert a Villi* score from a corner. Villa continued to press, and shots from Leilie and Morley kept Kirk, In the Technical goal, continually in action. A' clearing kick by Booth was snapped up by Walker, who made ground and shot from well out, Kirk should hare gathered easily; but he misjudged the flight o! the ball and Villa were one goal up. Technical now attempted to, force the pace, but when in line for goal their clinching efforts lacked finish, A hefty k'lek byJohn'stou opened up a further Villa raid, walker crossed to the centre and Leslie drove for goal from veil out. The shot appeared to present no difficulty to clear, but again Kirk failed. Technical now compounded, Bnd Villa were attacking strongly when time Was ealled with the score: Villa 4, Technical Old Boys 2. i Mr Hesketh was referee.

SENIOB B GBADE. Playing at Richmond Parle, Thistle beat St. Albans by 6 goals to 1. Mr Black was Playing at Kaiapoi, New Brighton were defeated by Kaiapoi by 4 goals to 8. Mr H. Smyth was referee. JTtmiOß A GBADE. Rangers 4 T. Marist 2. Beferee, Mr E. Knights. Sumner 2 ▼. ExeeUior 1. Referee, Mr M. Wilson. Y.M.C.A. 2 ▼. Western 1. Referee, Mr J. Stout. JT7HXOK B GBADE. Spreydon 5 v. Technical Old Boys 1. Referee, Mr Yates. Thistle A 3 v. Kew Brighton 0. Referee, Mr Fleming. Thistle B heat St. Albans by default. THIBD OBADE. Technical 0.8. 4 y. Marist 2. Beferee, Mr O. Laraont. New Brighton beat Spreydon by default. FOURTH GEADE. Western 11 y. Marist 0. Beferee, Mr Wright. Y.M.C.A. beat Technical Old Boys by default. PEETH GBADB. Spreydon 5 r. Snmner 2. Referee, Mr J, Menitt. Technical 3 y.' Y.M.C.A. 2. Beferee, Mr Jones. Mariat 3 y. Western 2. Beferee, Hr Jenkinion. • SIXTH GBADB. Mariat 4 y. St. Michael'* 0. Be ferae, Hi W. WardelL ' St. Albans 3r. Technical 80, Beferee, Mr A. Cullen.

CANADIANS' LAST MATCH.

AUCKLAND SOUNDI* WBATBN. (FBESB. ABBOOUTIO* WLWHU*.) AUCKLAND. July «• The Canadian Boecer team pUyed the fin*' match of the tpur yesterday. when it 4et*at«d Auckland by 8-goals to 3, »» BUaflfort ft*, before seveu thousand spMtatcr*. The grtnnd was exceedingly sloppy after toe MMM **?• and a couple, of heavy showers durUg tee game made it worse. Considering the stances, the game was r*«Mrkably fast, e*<l clever football was witnessed throughout. Auckland opened well, but the Canadian* soon established their superiority, and ted by 4. to nil at half-time, Archibald. played # great game, scored three of these goals, and Turner the fourth. In th* second spell each team scored two goals. Payßtar and Monaghan scoring for Canada, and and Dunsmore for Auckland. Monagaaa • goal was a peuaUy. ' , , . Canada's ait-round comblnatioa and placing of the bali were outstanding features, ana we forwards were always bustling the Auckland defence. Archibald, in particular, wja •*« • troublesome, and all three of hi* goata vrar* brilliantly obtained. Talt, the Canadian. gojlkeeper, had a comparatively easy time. Batty. Auckland's custodian, although we teal** do not suggest it, gave • great display. saving brilliantly just as many goals M ware registered against him. Janes, •* „ Saturday's Test, was outstanding •none we Auckland forwards, and wm the WW AC local attack. It was about % quarter ot an hour before Auckland'* stuck. wjiiskraUed hleh hopes, weakened, and Canada started an intensive attack. Their four goals fallowed in quick succession, their tactles •! jong, accurate kicks, and Archibald a individualism, proving Irresistible, _ .... .. Canada scored again immediately after the opening of the second spell. Humphries and Innes then led Auckland to the attack. Jtraea soored, and then Monaghan scored Cs»»da.« sixth goal, which was the result of. * penalty awarded for illegal tackling. Dunsmore scored Auckland's second goal shortly afterwards, and there was no further score. At the end of the match the players twined a circle and sang "Auld langSyae, tta crowd joining In. Cheer* were given for toe Canadians, who leave by the Niagara on Tuesday. -

WEST COAST GAMES. (SPFCUL TO 781 OUSf.) ' GKEYMOUTH, July 31. The results of the senior A«*ockt»<n games for the Hazeldine Cup w«r# «§ Jaws:—At Dobson, Bcwanyi defeated Sob* son by 2 goala to 1; playing a* Dunnllis, B Manga defeated Grey hy 1 goal io aiL

V IN OTHER CENTRES. ; (PRESS ASSOCIATION TNJWWMe.) WELUNQTON, July 81. Y.M.C.A. beat Mariat S-l; Thistle ««d H<»* - pital A drew, 2 all; Diamonds beat Brooklyn. 8-1. The match between Institute tad Seal tons was not played.

CHINESE TEAM BEATEN. (ST CMSUP—?Kxsa ovanwux «o> *.*. ciwk wsoewnoy.) (Rooeived July 81st,' 3.5 p.m.) SYDNEY. July «• South Coast iyhin* hy 6 g«!s t« «.