CONTROL OF TRAFFIC.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19970, 3 July 1930, Page 13

CONTROL OF TRAFFIC.

INSTRUCTIONS TO MOTORISTS AND CYCLISTS. The arrangements for the control of traffic for the Test match on Saturday are practically the same as they wer® for the previous match, stated the Chief Traffic Inspector (Mr H. Macintosh) yesterday. Motorists generally were very good in the way in which they obeyed special regulations set up for such an occasion, and it was not anticipated that there would be any difficulty as far as Christchurch motorists were ooncerned, for these were somewhat familiar with the handling of large bodies of traffic. There might be difficulty because of misunderstanding on the part of country motorists. The staff had been specially augmented, and it was anticipated that the arrangements made would be adequate. Parking arrangements would be facilitated if motorists from the north side of the City parked their cars in streets on the north side of Feriy road. Other traffic was to enter by Lancaster street, and at the corner ot Moorhouse avenue and Lancaster street cars would be directed to right Or left to parking places in Moorhouse avenue. Only taxis and private cars that were merely going to drop passengers would be permitted to the Park gates, and these would then get away eastward through Wilson's road. Cars to be parked on the Lancaster Park enclosure were to proceed via Falsgrave and Stevens streets. "As thiß is a special occasion," said Mr Macintosh, "I should like to point out that parking regulations will be slightly relaxed. People are urged to park their carß facing the way they want to go when leaving the match, so that there will be no nitch in getting away." Arrangements had been made fov the temporary closing for through txaffic of tne following streets between noon and 5 p.m., for the purpose of smooth handling of the traffic: —Moorhouse avenue, between Fitzgerald avenue and Wilson's road; Sincaster street, Stevens street, and Wilson's road between Ferry road and Stevens street No inward traffic would be permitted on Ferry road, between Nursery road and Fitzgerald avenue, between 4 and 6 p.m. This meant that cars getting away would have to cross Ferry roaa and proceed by way of Nursery road or the avenue. The trams were to line up for the outward traffic after the match in Lancaster street, and intending passengers were requested to fill the ears nearest Ferry road first. The reserve cars in line in Stevens street would move up after the others haa moved on. As a result of a conference held on Tuesday between representatives ot the Tramway Board and its officers and representatives of the City Council and its officers regarding the traffic arrangements for the Test match, satisfactory mutual arrangements have been made. Cyclists could help considerably, said Mr Macintosh, if they would use the free parking place in the Lancaster Park grounds, instead of leaving their machines about the road wars ana foot-

paths. The stand was capable of holding hundreds of bicycles. After the match the general public could help considerably by not rushing the exits, for the gateways were not capable of letting everybody out at once. There was not such considerable need for haste in getting away from the embankment. MATCH AT BLENHEIM. NELSON'S PROTEST. (miss ASSOCUTIOX tblsobak.) WELLINGTON, July 2. Correspondence beiveen the Nelson Progress League and Mr James Baxter, manager of the British Rugby team, concerning the cancellation of the match at Nelson, was before the meeting of the New Zealand Eugby Union this evening, having been forwarded by Mr Baxter. In a covering letter Mr Baxter suggested that if it was the opinion of the Now Zealand Union under the circumstances that it would now be better to revert to the original itinerary and complete the tour with the final Test match at Wellington on August 9th, he would be only too happy to accede. This, however, was not the Union's opinion. In the words of the chairman, Mr S. S. Dean, "tha match stood." Mr Baxter enclosed the Nelson Progress League's letter to him, in which a cablegram sent to Sir Thomas Wilford and the reply received were set out, and in which it was suggested in view of information brought to light, the whole position should bo reconsidered and the match played at Nelson.

Mr Baxter's reply to this was to the effect that he had forwarded the letter to tho New Zealand Union as all such matters should come through that body. "I will content myself by saying that it is not my custom to make misleading statements, and that the information conveyed to the deputation, headed by the Hon. H. Atmore, waa correct," the letter concluded. The date for the match at Blenheim is set down for August 12th. This was confirmed by a letter from the Marlborough Union received at this evening's meeting. Elaborate preparations are proceeding for a great National Maori welcome to the British Rugby team in tho Wellington Town Hall, at the conclusion of tho British v. Maori match on Wednesday. Distinguished Maoris from all parts of New Zealand will attend. Sir A. T. Ngata is chairman of tho organising committeo. MAORI TRIAL MATCH. Crssas association nvtanut.) WELLINGTON. July 2. Bright open play was seen in the Maori Possibles v. Probables matcft hore this afternoon. There was little in the way of combined football, but each side had versatile players, who individually provided the spectators with plenty of interesting movements. The Probables team was 22 pohits down at half time, but put on I<s points in the second spell to the Possibles' 6, the final store being 31-iy in favour of the Possibles.

In tho first spell tries were gained for tho Possibles by Watson (8), Ropata, Walker, Reid, and Kahu, two tries being converted. Howell Boored for the Probables. In tho second spell the Probables held their own much cotter, and towards tho end of the game attacked much in the same stylo as did the Possibles in tho first spell. Wat- ] son scored his fourth try tor tho Possibles, and just on time Walker got across. For the Probables tries were scored by Bell, Manihera, and Oxley (2), one try being converted. Kahu. one of the Possibles forwardß, was badlv hurt in tho second spell, and was carried off suffering from slight concussion. Mr J. A. Wilson (Wellington) was referee. WELLINGTON V. TARANAKI. A BRIGHT DISPLAY. 4 (PKXBB ASSOCIATION TXLEGBAH.) HAWERA, July S. In the pretence of 4000 spectators, Wellington defeated Taranaki this afternoon in the first of the annual home-and-home fixtures by 18 points to 14. At half-time tbe visitors led 8-5, bnt Taranaki played a much improved game in tho second spell. Tho Wellington back-rankers were decidedly superior, and frequently set up brilliant and spectacular passing movements. The Taranaki forwards were a better combination than the opposing shock division, though acrum advantages were about even. Wellington opened the game facing a weak sun, and play hung at midfleld for some minutes until the line was found in Taranaki's twenty-five. The backs changed defence into attack with a snappy passing rush, and Wellington were compelled to force twice in succession. Taranaki instituted passing movements, but the tackling was sound. At midfleld the Wellington backs broke away l with « good turn of pace, and Foley raced to Taranaki's twenty-five before handing on to Rushbroob to score easily. The kick failed. Wellington 8, Taranaki 0.

Almost immediately Wellington were away again, and this time Foley made an opening lor another try. Cutting in well, he made his way to Taranaki's twenty-five, and sent a beautiful pass to Broderick, who had a clear run in. Heazlewood converted. Wellington 8, Taranaki 0.

Again Foley broke away brilliantly, but a dropped pass spoilt a promising movement. A long-range kick and close following up placed Wellington on defence, and Taranaki opened their tally when a cross-kick was accepted by Footes, who had only to dive over to score. Brown added the extra points.

Wellington 8, Taranaki 5. Taranaki had a territorial advantage for some minute*, and successive line-oats brought them within a few yards of Wellington's line. Taranaki commenced a passing bout, but a pass was intercepted, and Wellington cleared and found the line at the twenty-five. The visitors were penalised for offside play in a scrum, and Taranaki were afforded an easy shot at goal but the ball went wide. The spell ended without further score. Play was carried to the visitors' twentyflvo early in the second spell, Foley saving from A tight situation with a long kick into touch. The Taranaki forwards maintained solid dribbling rushes, and the backs then commenced to throw the ball about. In attempting to clear a short rolling punt, Heazlewood carried the ball back. Taranaki heeled from tho following scrum, and Petty cleverly evaded tacklers, to cross the line. The kick failed. Wellington 8, Taranaki 8. Playing a much-improved game Taranaki hemmed Wellington in their twenty-five and pressed every advantage. Owen brought the crowd to its feet Be he picked up the leather and weaved his way through the defence before handing on. Robinson capped a Bplendid passing bout by diving over well out. The kick was unsuccessful. Taranaki 11, Wellington 8. Snapping the ball up from tho loosb, the Wellington half {Coman) cleverly cut in with a dodgy run and worked through the opposing bunched forwards. He handed to Ball, who raced from midfleld along the line to touch down. Heazlewood converted from a difficult angle. Wellington 13, Taranaki 11. An insistent forward rush carried play to ' Wellington's twenty-five, and a short punt over the heads of the Wellington shock division resulted in a tight scramble a few yards from the visitors' line. Heaslewood (fullback) was caught in possession almost on his line, and in attempting to clear kicked the ball np in the air. Petty took it on the full and scored at the corner. The attempt to convert again failed. Taranaki 14, Wellington 13. In a brilliant and BpectaculaT passing bout, the best of the day, all the Wellington backs handled the ball consecutively. Broderick set off from over half-way, and in a jinky run heat the defence badly to score between the posts. Hea*lewood raised the flags with ft beautiful effort. Wellington 18, Taranaki 14. Time was called almost immediately altar. U> X S Ciu «>*«