FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19975, 9 July 1930, Page 17

FOOTBALL.

SCHOOLS' MATCH. i —. ft. ANDREW'S V. TIMARU. fOUTHERNERS WIN GOOD GAME. Jb a game characterised by forward lathes of a high standard and by deadtackling by both teams, tho Timaru Boy' H'U' l Se,J ool defeated St. An-. Iww'a College yesterday afternoon by 19 points to 14. The game, an annual fxtuie, was played at the St. Andrew's College ground let'ore a largo aa&J*or.sparkling Bugby a better game irtuld have been difficult to imagine, for teams undo tho play open and He pace fast »11 the way. The ground va*ia excellent order, and the lack of. ttlitd made conditions ideal. Tho TigUUTJ forwards got going early in tl^e Se/'and for some time it was a conbetween them and the St. Andrew'a fesclfS, who were playing a bright game. - ffcs Bt Andrew's pack camo on in the (Mini spell, when they , packed, betterjfrfW the White forwards, though Sattortfcwute, Sievwright, and Bluo were the |dt forwards on the ground. They |«|.part in many dangerous dribbling, fjaies* and- weie always- • protninent.' ICiatoo, Monk, and F. J. Wilson were of the St. Andrew's pack. »Tlie display of the backs was good fa -glaces, and particularly in the seq- j eai' spell the tackling was severe and certain* with ono or two exceptions in 1 " tkfc St. Andrew's side. Lino-kioking I fK a feature of the display, Jamieson pd Maie, the rival full-backs,-putting I $1 tome well-judged punts, with the advantage slightly in favour- of Jamie-. Manning, second five-eighths and capat the Timaru team, impressed' as 9, player of great promise. His three (lit) were all the result of a great burst al speed and a well-judged use of the 00my puss. J. S. Wilsoq, his: visrashould have stopped him on two gjtuions, but was badly beaten. ■Judging by the' general standard of" tj throughout, the Timaru boys will SHBcult to defeat in the annual South secondary schools' tournament. fit-Andrew » 3 are improving with every gtste, and have probably the best feam ttoColicgo has known. The teams were:— $). Andrew'B College (Blue) —H. L. Jtmicson (captain), G. L. Symes, M. $ Blown, J. Stevenson, J. 8. Wilson, 'i|L A. Parsons, T. A. Judson (vice-cap-pdn), W. F. Monk, 1\ J. Wilson, N. Jliekenzie, £. Ballantyne, J. Minson, I. JfS". Taylor, D. L. Ensor, B. McKenzie. TJju&ru Boys' High School (White)— tL Maze, D. -W„ Byan, K. Hall, B. V.! fonts, D. Manning- (captain)y' N. Stbd-' Ssgt, B. Morrison, J. Wilson, H. Sievw&ht, C. Blue, W. Tizard, M. T. Sat*, ferlhwaite, F. Green, P. Wallis, G. H.. (MKtak -JMw . Play. • %t, Andrew's kicked .jiff, and ' an interehaage of line' kicks'followed. St.! Andrew's carried the first scrum, andj pla* ijrtnt to the Timaru line, where • HaH sayed |>y finding>the line. -The, White forwards took tho bill, at theit . feet, and. Str'Andrew's wert' penalised • fn^front J irf the posts, bofr Blue missed a shot at and St. Andrew's forced. Tinara hooked from a scrum soon nfteE» but jas» ; weft'y i(W|ty^y SSt.- 'p cot; tiirough lost a try through hanging on. Tne Timaru forwards took play to half-way • With a loose rush, where Wilson found a / jap for St. Andrew's with a good kick, and a line-out took place cn the Tim am My, where , .fpnvards. pihddes broke "''away, "but Jamieson ' bought off a good tackld' II Bay waaftist and open, Parsons eendIte the ball p,ut .near the Timaru line. ffpffM got offside and Jamieson put over • beautiful penalty from outside th» St. Andrew's.3, Timaru 0. ' Jamieson 'took the ball Well from a kick and found the line. Ti''ittartt won a forward tussle but Browh .dash .by. Sievwright-witlu tie. ball at his feet took play into St. ' "jijidreW'f . territory, where Manning i&grsd a "fine try sear .'tho corner, fendjhg; off Jamieson. Sattfrrthwaite conVtrted. -!Kmaru 5, St. Andrew's 3. ™Bofw Timaru had had plenty ot «!•& bflt their passing was not cerAndrew's worked upheld, fcT)«Wtiful back-line rush saw Wil- ' - to .-Stevenson, the line with a Timaru to him. . -Jamieson from a difficult angle, fx 6, Timaru 5. I .iHi sustained, Timarn com- | vfff'!lfeFlbs|Mdy. where a fine passing •Hh" force' his way over in iffi-w'Batterthwaite to convert I putting Timaru agaift Inihmln C' * Timaru 10, St Andrew's 6. I i. Bine rushes were held up tackling,. Brown and w&igistopped close to {he line. ' fif -Wnrtods, but Timarn relieved from IB* position. Satterthwaite »«llne well op, and Jones tWenty-five. He beat ttja rnn down the side-line for t "try,' which 'Satterthwaitq eebvert. Timaru 13, St. An-few's-'were. not to be denied, &6d<the ball.from a line-ont. a: Brown, who pnt in a brisk ■ the centre of the field. He i» man and ■ just' the fullive-. for the line after a good .. Jamieson converted. Ti" St. Andrew's 11. Half-time oon after. . scrum, at tho start of the >ll Morrison sent a bad pass rt, 'and St. Andrew's broke itazespeculating and 'finding The Blue backs carried play trrowly missed getting across n*her.' Timaru relieved witn ® toward dash, and soon afterwards ' ?SP?®VarWas called on to Btop SM[ Oash led by Satterthwaite. 'Wilson , "rotd Byan well,, after a determined ii JWI.V the,.Timaru player, and scrumin midfield. Tho ball Manning, who set off for the half-way. He beat Wilson finished off a splendid f -vjw * »filliant tfy. Janiieson could I, Wprt near. him. Satterthwaite s kick good one, but lacked direction. 16, St. Andrew's 11. , «.gjft teains were giving a finished exWJwJSiCffie game being very open. A Jtnelee on tho Timaru ."vSmSM Monk to pick up and kick missed. wSSI Andrew's 14. > v'fZjsM''®lu®s came again, Jamieson nna- , near the corner.. loose rosli' carried play to half-way, P la y by Brown ga v e them ' Stoddart made a dash but v.ijgPMd up by the forwards, and Bt. QWRMptil took play back again. ManIBihl. playing- a fine game at uy • •when the ball cam^e. Morrison and Stoddart, traMmmillioa with a perfect dummy Pp" • tlie full-Wk to sco>e filler try, Satterthwaite #aUed kick. Timaru 19, St. Andrew » jjlMmifefa. eontinued to attack, ■Hfto soms good dashes. st *

tackling at »°nnd, and the was ih mldfloM v 68 dcadl 3 f - p l a 7 Time* ?n W s 6a tho B am e ended: ! The ' ® t- Andrew's 14. 0 referee Was Mr B. E. Luttrell.

TO DAY'S MATCH. GREAT GATHERING OF MAORIS. (fBISS ASSOCIATION TWJSOJUM) WELLINGTON, July 8. here may be Test matches and proy representative matches of prime importance against the British foot* a ors > kut to the Maoris to-moirow'B match is the biggest of them all, so important as to warrant one of the most representativa gatherings of Maori w«ir I * laa ever taken place in 8 and that is the reason for 9 e unusual activity about the Basin -f e ? vo . pavilion this afternoon. -There 'O-day about 300 Maoris from all p rts of the North Island camped at the «T-v Very ono o£ the more important tribes is represented, and the north- ™ ,^ or 4 propose to express again the armth of their welcome at a later s ago of the tour. The first contingents arrived yesterday, but the main body aid not arrive until about 2 o'clock this morning by the night train. They were met and addressed by Sir Apirana JVgata, Minister for Native Affairs, and other officials of the Maori Advisory Board, which is in charge of the arrangements for their stay in Wellington, and a further address was given by the Minister, this morning about breakfast time.

Though the Basin Eeservo pavilion may not be regarded as an ideal camp it is not nearly so uncomfortable as might be thought, for there are facilities in way of sleeping room, hot and cold water, cooking, and bo on in several i of the large rooms in the building. The whole camp is under the leadership of Kingi Tahiwi, secretary of the Maori Advisory Board, but each tribe has its leader for the purposes of camp organisation and for to-morrow's big demonstration. To-day the chief activities are demonstration rehearsals and rehearsals for the great Maori enteftainment to be given in the Town Hall to-morrow ovening. It is about twenty-five years an entortainment of the kind arranged has been given in Wellington, and it should prove a groat attraction. The proceeds will go towards meeting tho cost of the gathering and tho "boarding" of the Maori guests.

THE FOURTH TEST.

RESERVATION OF SEATS, (FKSS ASSOCIATION TXUtOXAU.) WELLINGTON, July 8. "The chairman of the Hawke's Bay Union has eomplained about what he calls 'shocking treatment' givon country unions concerning the booking of stand seats for the fourth Test. It is typical at his extravagant statements i but I think" we should reply to the complaint," said Mr J. Prendeville, chairman of the Wellington Rugby Union, at to-night's meeting. There were 4218 stand seats avail- | able, he said, 'and of these Blocks B, F, | and G, containing 2107 seats, were for ' Wellington patrons. C block contained 750 seats, and of these 450 had been set aside for country patrons, the remainder being allocated for visiting officials, referees, and other officials. Blocks D and E had 1366 seats, and of these 730 •were required for season ticket holders, local committee officials, life members, and tbe Pfess,^'There were left 630 Bfi&tS'ftVailable lit Al each. . ,«We are running this match just as pjmterbnty too second Test and QtagO" Test. There were no eoimplaints from country districts so far as those matches were concerned. We are trying to act fairly and squarely by the outside patrons and our regular Wellington patrons. If we had 10,000 seats we wonld have no difficulty in selling them," Mr Prendeville said. "Country patrons could not have all the £1 seats. The balance, roughly' 218, bad to be beld back for city patrons. Country allocations had been used up, because in addition it had been agreed to give favourable consideration to applications from outside nnipn officials, but those applications would have to be in by July 12th."

A MANAWATU COMPLAINT.

(rues Astocunov twjumuu.j PALMEESTON NORTH, July 8.

A strong protest against the action of this Wellington Bugby Union in failing to adhere to its original promise to reserve sufficient accommodation for the fourth Test at Wellington for patrons from 'country Unions outside 'Wellington was expressed by the Manawatu Bugby Council to-night. The protest arose when an, intimation was received that only. 450 seats had set aside for visitors from country Unions —-Manawhenua, Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa,' Wanganui, and. Bush. Mr J. A. Colquhoun, president of the .Manawatu Council, said that at the annual meeting, of the New Zealand Bugby Union Mr Dean and Mr Prendeville had given an assurance that if they Were allowed to Impose the present Test charges ample accommodation for members of country Unions would be provided. He expressed the opinion that these two officials had gone back on their pledged word in the matter.

THE LAST MATCH.

.COMBINED TEAM SELECTED. i ' Cruise AtsoctiTtox tblmka*.) NELSON, Jdly 8. ' The following playws have been, selected to represent NelsOn-Marl-borough-Golden Bay-Motueka against the English team on August 12th, at Blenheim:— Full-back —Cameron (Marlborough). Three-quarter®—Snodgrass, Newman (Nelson), Phillips (Marlborough). Five-eighths—Alexander (Nelson), Holmwobd (Bays). Half-back—Fowler (Nelson). Wing-forward Patchett (Marl, borough). . Back row—McLean (Nelson), Clark (Bays). " Middle' row—Max (Nelson)," Barrett (Bays), Snow (Nelson). ' Hookers—Persson and Satherley (Marlborough). Emergenciesr—Schwass (Bays), Murphy (Nelson), Heed (Nelson). SYDENHAM , CLUB. Thq cammlttoe of the Sydenham Football Club met on Monday evening, Mr H. O. Harrison presiding. Correspondence wbb read from the Re*. J. D Webster, ot St. O&vid's Ghuroh, Sydenham, stating that Sunday, July 20th, wonld be suitable'fir the c?nb'» chureh tohich it has been decided to revive as in pre-war y * Mr Harrison reported tiiq? the parade ef former .yeiri had been largely attended by mambere of the elnb, oflleials of the Canterbury Rugby . Union, and representatives *t other elubs. .... It waa decided to extend Invitetlens to tbeee, •• U former T«ar», and to friends and supporter* of the elnb . .. Th, parade wtll snenM* at tl» elttb-room* •a tho morning *i the date mentioned. \

THE BRITISH TEAM.

AN ADDITION POSSIBLE. (pass* associatiox Tjswoa**.) WELLINGTON, July 8. Advice has been received from A. T. Young, one of England's International half-backs, at present in India, that he has applied for leave in order to join the British team late in its tour and relieve the position that has arisen now that both Sobey and Murray ate on the injured list, and are unlikely to play again during the tour. The vice-captain, Sobey, took part in a practice in Christchurch a few days ago, but it is very doubtful if he will be able to play again during the tour. Prentice underwent massage to-day, but will be turning out in the match against the Maoris. Several others of the team have minor injuries, but on the whole are well fitted to take part in,the remaining games. MAORIS V. BULLER. MATCH CANCELLED. (rajCSB ASSOCIATION TBtfcoaiM.) WESTPORT, July 8. General disappointment was expressed this evening when a telegram was received stating that the Maori Advisory Board reluctantly regretted having to cancel the visit to Westport of the Maori team which was due to play Bullor hero on Saturday. AH arrangements had been made to tender the visitors a complimentary ball on Friday evening and to place in the field on Saturday a team that would thoroughly test the football capabilities of the visitors. Now all the arrangements have to go by the board to the keen disappointment of the community.

At a special meeting of the Management Committee of the Buller Rugby Union to-night it was resolved to send a protest against the short notice of the cancellation of the visit and of the disappointment that such cancellation would cause, and further to urge the New Zealand Rugby Union to send to Westport the All Black team prior to the playing of the fourth Teßt at Wellington next month.

rule revived.

REFEREES TAKE ACTION. Although there is a role In Bugby calling for a penalty if a player lifts his foot in the scrummage before the ball comes in, it is one of those that has not been enforced by referees in all

cases. At the last meeting of the Bagby Referees' Association, however, it was decided that the rule be enforced, and the approval of the Canterbury Rugby Union Bought with a view to having it apply to the Canterbury competition matches. In putting the motion forward, Mr R. J. G. Collins said the London Referees' Society did not penaliso a hooker for lifting a foot, but held that the foot must not be advanced. The International rule laid down, however, that the feet must not be lifted until after the ball is in. During the discussion that followed, it was pointed out that while the London Society held with their rule, the Union had not adopted it. The .Canterbury body was bound by the London Society, however. It was also decided to write to the New Zealand Union for a ruling /is to when a player, not being part of a scrum, was off-side. Mr 8. Hollander pointed out that if a wing-forward had his toe behind the ball and the rest of his body in front of it he was on-side. His own opinion was that in such a case the man was off-side, but the rule had it the other way. He thought the whole position should be put on a better footing.

WING-FORWARDS.

POSITION IK RUGBY. The discussion of the position held by wing-forwards in Bugby, and the need for better International rulings were among the matters dealt with by Mr P. T, Evans, for many years a player, selector, referee, and administrator in Canterbury and New Zealand football, during the course of an address to tho Bugby; Referees' Association on Monday night. Dealing with the play of the wingforwards he said it was gentlemanly to-day as compared with their performances of years ago. Although referees were hard on these men, and there had been a rule made -that no wing-forward should come in front of an imaginary line behind the scrum, the referees had found themselves unable to cope with the situation. Although Mr Baxter had made the startling statement that wing-forwards were cheats, he could not agree with that gentleman. The English authorities had seen Gallagher, Gillett, and Porter, and if their play amounted to cheating then it was the duty of those authorities and the International Board to legislate against the playing of the the International Board, the speaker said he haa always considered it too conservative, and also that the Dominions should have some representation. Every time the> Canterbury Bugby Union had written to the Board, pointing out their grievances the,r letters had been put aside. The difficulty might be straightened out when Mr Baxter returned to sent position was contrary to the Imperial spirit, and he could see no reason why Dominion representatives Sould be prevented from having a share in mailing the rules. He suggested there were many roles at the present there should be a general simplification Of them. The outburst about the teams not leaving the ground had arisen from the fact that the point was an Interna, tiorial ruling, which meant that New Zealand was not kept up to date. The British team, also, was worried because referees free kicks at times when a scrum would have been awarded under Home conditions.

RUGBt UNION.

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. The Management Committee of the Can. """*r m "* 7 zz: TFmOR'SZ present were Metgra _ dent), S. F. Wilson, St. J. J. Dunne, A. Duggan, J, K. Holoney, ,E. V v^ h ' ll ' pg * duller, W. Britten, 0. B. McOully, 3ft, W. Britton, A. B. Flower, A. B»rrett, V. L. Janata, i. Thompion, and Dr. W. fl. Hatd. Th« Canterbury College Club wrote asking for permiiilon for ito ®*°' or A •** m . travel to play Victoria Oollega te a curtain, raiser to &• fourth Teat mateh. Ifeoxnpeti. tlon gamea were being played on this date, th« club would be grateful if it waa given

the bye or. matched against one of tho weaker teams. The olub Should have no aimcult y in getting its best side away. Mr Wilson said Hawke's Bay were playing in Christchurch on the day of the fourth Test.

Mr Britten said the fixture might b* altered.

Mr Wilson: Wo can't do that; they travelling south. „ Mr Phillips said the prfoVinco should have preference over a olub fixture. . After discussion in committee it was decided to suggest to the Hawke's Bay Union that it play its match against Canterbury in Christchurch oa August 20th instead of August 9th, to enable residents of this province desirous of doing so to attend the fourth Test in Wellington on the latter dste without being compelled to miss the interprovincial match. Tho committee decided to hold over the reply to the Canterbury College Club until It learned the decision of tw H&wke'B Bay Union. The North Canterbury Union wrote asking that a match. be arranged between one of the senior A toams and the. representatives of the Union, the place suggested being Woodend, and the date July 19th. It was decided to reply , that there was no bye in the senior A competition now, and it would be impossible to arrange such a match.

Tho Canterbury Hockey Association wrote asking for permission to play the shield match between Canterbury and. Wellington as a curtain-raiser at Lancaster .Park on July 19th. ' 'Recognising the fair manner in which you have treated us in the past," the letter stated, "the question .of a grant wo will leave in your bandrf." Mr McCully said when the Union made a grant to the Association of £3O this year in consideration of its playing a curtain-raiser at-Lancaster Park, the srarae did not draw £5 in the way of gate. The Union could offer the Association the use of the Show Grounds or Rugby Park. It was decided to grant the use of the Show Grounds, an amendment that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee with the understanding that' the use of a back ground at Lancaster Park would be given, being defeated by eight votes to Ave. Condition of Lancaster Park. Mr McPhail said there was no grass at all on the oval now, due to the great number of games piayed there and the succession of Irobtii. The ground would be worse for cricket this year. Dr. Seed: Why not use our own Park} Tho members of the Publie Trust Office Training Class applied for the use of a ground for the playing of an inter-Departmental liugby match to-morrow afternoon. Lancaster Park would be most convenient, the letted stated. < It was agreed to offer the uso of 4 ground on the {forth Park. The North Canterbury Union wrote as follows:—In reference to the letter from the Kaiapoi Club concerning £3. Tavendale, who plays for Cl&rkville, we find the objection of the Kaiapoi Club sustained, and the secretary of the Clarkville Club has been instructed that this player must not appear again for the latter club. Tho letter was received, and it was decided to advise the Kaiapoi Club of its contents. Mr David Edwards, Balmoral, wrote stating that he had been asked to apply, on behalf of the men employed there, for the donation of a football. There were seven camps of relief workers in the district, and the idea was ta run a series of matches. Mr Moloney: Let us dig them out an old ball.

It was agreed to send Mr Edwards a ooupls of footballs if they were available. Mr McPhail congratulated members of the committee on the way they had handled the crowd last Saturday. Mr McCully's work in increasing the inside accomodation was worthy of praise, he said, and the secretary's efforts had been very valuable. Mr Britton had also bad a very onerous task In representing the Union with the British team, and had carried it through with honour. Mr Wilson said the Union was also indobted to the Tuahiwi Maoris, the Savage Club, and numerous individuals for their hospitality to the British team. It was agreed that the Entertainment Committee provide a list of oil bodies to which the Union should send letters of thanks. The Society for the Protection of Women and Children wrote asking that when the proceeds of Charity Day were being allocated, it should receive a donation.

The latter was referred to the Finance Committee. Scrum Boles. The Canterbury Uugby Referees' Association advised that at its meeting on Monday evening it was unanimously ditiiled to submit for the consideration of the committee the following resolution: That in the interests of the game the section of Law IS, reading "a player who moves either foot beyond the front row of his forwards before the ball is fairly in a scrummage shall be treated as wilfully preventing the ball being put in," should in future be interpreted to mean, that a player may not lift his foot before the ball is fairly in the scrummnge. It had been pointed out that the present practice of permitting tho lifting of the feet of the hookers was due to 9 decision of tho London Society of Referees, and not to any instruction of the English Rugby Dnion or of the Internationa) Board. It was agreed to adopt the suggestion, to come into effect on July 19th, and that the Referees' Association be requested to instruct members to explain the Union's decision to players. Mr Britten reported that at a meeting of the Schoolboys' Competition Committee held on Monday, correspondence was received from the Sydenham Club drawing attention to the playing of over-weight boys in the schoolboys' competition. After discussion it was, decided to recommend that the weight limits of the competition* be increased to Bst 71b and 7st respectively; that school weights be accopted, and that any boys who have not been weighed at school be weighed by the Union. It was alio decided to recommend that a meeting of the committee be held prior to the commencement of next season to consider the question of rules concerning the competitions. It was decided to confirm the decisions of the committee. "West Ohristehureh Old Boys' Club was given permission to withdraw Its senior team. Dr. Seed reporting' that about ten of the player* desired to remain members of the dob snd to play In the junior grade, it was •greed to allow this, provided that not more than five are Included e»ch Saturday. It was agreed to request the Board of Control of Lancaster Park to allow the temporary stand last erected to remain. Draw tot Saturday.

The following is the draw for Saturday:— Senior A—-Christchurch v. 'Varsity, Lancaster Park Oval (Mr K. H. Perrin); Linwood v. High School Old Boys, Busby Park (Mr F. Sinclair); Merivole v. Sydenham, Lancaster Park. South (Mr 0. W. Beattie);. Technical Old Boys v. Albion, Show Grounds No. 1 (Mr B. Spooner). Senior B—Sunnyslde v. 'Varsity A. Sunnyside (Mr A. Thompson); 'Varsity B v. Albion, Show Grounds No. 3 (Mr J, Bradshaw); North Canterbury v. Linwood, Bangiors No. 1 (Mr 0. Hegarty); Old Collegians v. Christchurch! Christchurch, No. 27 North Park (Mr S. Turnbull); St. Andrew's Old Boys v. High School Old Boys, High School Old Boys, No. 35 North Park (Mr R. Kennedy); .Morivale v. Training College, Lancaster Park West (Mr C. McLachlaft). Junior I—Sydenham' v. High School Old Boys, Opawa Park No. 2 (Mr J. Gray); Papanui v. Technical Old Boys, Polo No. 3 (Mr H. Cox); Christchurch v. Kalapoi, Kaiapoi No. 1 (Mr E. Budkln); West Old Boys v. LinFood, Barrington street Park (Mr W, Scott); Training College v. Merlvale, Training Collegs {round, St. Albans Park (Mr J. MeCormick). Junior 2—-Christ's College ▼. 'Varsity, 'Varsity, No. 29 North . Park (Mr F. O. Schmidt)Y.M.C.A. v. Boys' High School, Y.M.C.A. ground, No. 28 North Park (Mr C. L. Crowley); Christchurch ▼. Aranui, 215 Wainoni road (Mr 'W. Smythe) I High School Old Boys Old. Collegians, Elmwood Park (Mr E. E. Luttrell); Technical Old Boys a bye. Junior B—Linwood v. 'Varsity, 'Varsity, No. is North Park (Mr S. 0. Murray); Albion v. Merlvale, Albion, No. 21 South Park (Mr E. E. Mayes); North Canterbury v. New Brighton, Polo No. 1, South Park (.Mr A. Rollinson); Sydenham v. Aranui, Polo No. 2, South Park (Mr R. Motts); High School Old Boys v. Christchurch, Christchurch ground, B«ckenhatn Park (Mr R. T. Bailey); Richmond a bye.

President's I—St. Bede's College- v. Merlvale, Innes road Reserve (Mr C. Crozier); Technical Old Boys v. High School Old Boys. Old Boys No. 12, North Park (Mr J. T. Gwyane); St. Andrew's College v. Papanui, St. Andrew's College (MtvN. Steel). President's 2—Biccarton v. North Canterbury, Banglora No. 2 (Mr H. E. Radley); Christ's College r. Sydenham, Christ's College (Mr L. Ormandy); Lihwood v. Albion, Woolston Park (Mr R. K. Hawkings); High School Old Boys v. ' Vnrßity, Old Boys, Barrington street Park (Mr J. Gordon); Suihner v. Technical Old Boys, Sumner (Mr J. Hampton); Bromley v. West Old Boys, Polo No. 4 (Mr C. G. Crawford); Boys' High School a bye.

President's B—Merivale v. High School Old. Boys, Merivale ground, St. Albans Park (Mr L. W. J. Olarkson); Y.M.O.A. v. North Canterbury, Polo No. 5, South Park (Mr L. Hardie); Ohristehurch v. Katapoi, Polo No. 6, South Park (Mr N. 6. Gardiner); Linwood v. Richmond (Linwood Park) (Mr L. E. Clemens); Sydenham v. Papanui, St. James's Park (Mr 8. Hollander), Under 17 A—North Canterbury v. Linwood, Polo No.' 8, South Park (Mr J. H. Kingi); Richmond v. High School Old Boys, Burwood Park (Mr S.' H. McQeorge); Merivale v. Bromley, Merivale No. 9, North Park. (Mr W. M. McLachlan); Technical Old Boys, a bye. -

Under 17 B-—Albion v. Ohristehurch,.' Albion ground, Beckenham Park (Mr A. Woodsftird); Sydenham v. Kaiapoi,. Kaiapoi No. 2- ; <Mr J. R. Murphy); West Old Boys v.. Sumner, Polo No. 8 (Mr B. -AY Brown); T.M.C.A. v. Riccarton, Riccarton Domain (Mr A. J. Mason). Under 16-—Sydenham* v. 'Merivale, . Syden-' ham Park (Mr P. J. 8t6koB); Linwood v. •B«ys' High School, Linwund 24, Norih Park. (Mr D. A. Barnes); Technical Old -Boys, •. bye. ' •' • -■ • •' '

_ Under 16—-Boys' High School v.\ Merivale, Ohristehurch (round, No; 7, JTorth Ptfrk: (Mr 0. Stile*); Technical Old Boys v. West Old •Boys, Enier'e road'(Mr V. Plskens).' •" Under Bst and under dst 71b—Postponed «b •oeooat ot tehools' ' nevas-s-pide semifinals.

Schools' Junior Competition—Under 14

Christ'* College A ▼. Christ'i College B, Christ's College, 1.80 p.m.; Medbury v. Cathedral Grammar, Medbury, 2 p.m. Under 7st: Technical College ▼. Cathedral Grammar, Old Boys No, 12, North Park, 1.30 p.m.; Victory v. Medbury, Medbury, 8 p.m. Referees to be arranged by schools concerned.

SECONDARY SCHOOLS. ALTERATION TO DRAW. The commlttoe of the Christchurch Sec-' ondary Schools' Rugby football competition has decidod that, in view of the large number of postponed games, a special round be played in order to cot off most of these matches. This round is take place on Wednesday, July 16th, and the eighth round will be suspended until Wednesday, July 23rd. No alteration boa been made in connexion wita the seventh round. - whioh ia to be played this afternoon. It is hoped that tho schools concerned will make effort* to play as soon aa possible any postponed games which have not beon included in the special round, which is as follows: Second Grade—Technical High School ▼> BoVs' High Sohool B. at Biocarton Corner; Kangiora High School v. Boy#' High Sohool A, at Boya' High School; Chr.et's College v. St. Andrew's College, at Chrtst'a College. Cricket ground. Third Grade —Boya' High School A v. St. Ardrew's College, at Boys' High School; Christ's College A ▼. Technical High School, at Christ's College; Boys' High School B v. West Christchurch District High School, at Boya' High School; St. Bede'e College v. Christ's College B, at St. Bede's College. Fourth Grade—Technical High School v. Christ's College A, at Ensor'e 'oad; Boys' High School A v. Boys' High School B, at Boys' High School. Fifth Grad&—Christ's College B v. Technical High School, at Christ's College: St. Bede's College v. Boys' High School A, at Biccarton Corner.

Sixth Grade—Cathodril Grammar School v. Technical High School A, at RlooartoH Corner; Christ's College v. Boys' High School A, at Christ's College; Bt. Andrew's College v. Boys' High School B, at St. Andrew's College Seventh Grade—West Christchurch iKatiiet High School v. Technical High School A, at Polo Grounds (enclosure); Boys' High School A v. St. Bede's College, at Riccarton Corner; Technical High School B v. Boys' High School B, at Polo Grounds (enclosure). Eighth Grade—Technical High School A v. West Christchurch District High School, at' West Christchurch ground; St. Andrew's College v. Boys' High School B, at St. An' drew's College. Ninth Grade—St. Bede's College v. Boy*' High Sohool B, at Biccarton Comer; St. Andrew's College v. Technical High Sohool A. at St. Andrew's College. Tenth Grade—Technical High School A v. Boys' High School, at Polo Grounds (enclosure): West Christchuroh District High School B v. Technical High School B, Polo Grounds (enclosure). Eleventh Grade—St. Andrew's College v. Technical High School A, at Biccarton Corner; Boys' High School v. West Christchurch District High Sohool, at Polo Grounds (enclosure). The first-mentioned team in each ease Is to provide the referee, the second the ball. Any teams whioh have not been included in the above .draw have byes.

WAIMATE SUB-UNION. The Walmate • Rugby Sub-Union met on Monday night. Present: The president (Mr A. Sawell), Messrs G. Kihvorth, J., C. Winning, A. Johnstone, D. M. Webster, G. Kelly, and A. Williams. The Waimate Ministers' Association, wrote stating it regretted the Sub-Union had granted permission for a Sunday football match on Manchester Park, and stating that this action was calculated to' antagonise a considerable number of people in the. district. Some of the Union's leading supporters were members of the Churches, and the Association knew: it voiced the opinion of these people on the mntter. The Association would be very sorry to see Rugby football suffer, as it was believed it would if the decision was adhered to. Manchester Park had a central posit'on, and.a football match played-there on Sunday would hurt the. susceptibilities of a large-sec-tioh of the'community. It was asked, that the Union should rescind the resolution giving permission. „ The Rev. W. B. Scott, Waimate Methodist minister, wrote stating that the Union's decision to allow an organised Rugby match to. be played :«n Manchester Park on Sunday, July 13th, had placed him.in a very difficult position. If the decision wa» persisted in, he could not do other than resign his office as sole selector. "For a quarter of • century I have been am active worker and sup-

porter of Rugby football,' lie added, "but thU la the flrit time that I have been placed in such - a difficult situation. There it a great body of public opinion that stands behind sw in this matter." "The president moved that permission to play on Manchester Parle be rescinded. Mr Winning seconded, but the motion was lost by Ave votes to two. Those voting against were Messrs Webster, Johnstone, Kelly, Kilworth, and Williams. It was their contention that as other sport* were played on Sunday football should be allowed. They pointed out that the carrier* and railway men were unable to play • match together on any uther day* Following are the matches for Thursday:--Seniors—Mackenzie v. Walmate, No. 2 ground, at 8 p.m. . : Juniors—Curtain-raiser, Huimal t, Ola Boys, No. 2 ground, at I*Bo p.m. . • . Permission was granted Walmata _ High School to play St. Kevin's on Manchester Park on Saturday, July 12th.

RUGBY LEAGUE.

NEW ZEALANDERS IN AUSTRALIA {XtSttXD nut ASSOCIAtIO*—B* *IACI*IO . MUtOBAMJ—OOPTBIOHT.J SYDNEY, July 8. .The New South Wales Rugby League has fixed certain dates for-the, tour of the New Zealanderas — 1 August 4th, versus the MetropolisAugust 9th, versu* New South Wales. . . T . ' August 13th, versus Combined XJniVe s! lt olark, the New Zealand player who was ordered off 011 ,? at ? r y ' w not playing until next Monday. > • Brogan, the Australian, did not apNeill ha* been appointed referee for Saturday's match against „New South Walei. T. Timms md G. ton, who are injured, andJM. Wetherid, who is Buffering from infl ammatwn ® the ear, are not going to Bathur&c, where A Meyer, H. andl W. Jones are making their Erst appcarOl &trong remarks were made at ». meeting of. the league tive regarding the inactivity of Board of Control .affecting tourc, of. New Zealand, and it was decided^ that the New South Wales and Committees confer with the touring managers with a view ,?V? x ; ing a regular programme and the development of the game in bo countries.

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COMMITTEE MEETS. A meeting of the Management Committee of the Canterbury Football Association wm held last evening, Mr E. Dickinson presidinc. Those present were —Messrs A. W. Sellarfc, G. Brown, J. F. O'Brien, J. S\ Cawtheray, L. Sharr. W. H. Wilkins, F. Wade, 0. HI. Keya, A. Bobertfion, and P. 0. Lucas was received from the Mar--Ist Olnb for the remission of the remaining two week*? of Fleete's suspension. . A motion that the suspension stand was lost by five votes to four. ■ A motion that the suspension be lifted as from to-day. »nd that the player .be asked to meet the committee on Tuesday nest was C# Objection ttv the early time, 1.15 p.m., set down for playing the Thistle, v. Nomads' match, on Saturday was expressed in a letter: from the secretary of the Thistle Club,-who pointed out that it was. 1. p.m. before, Bome of the members of the work, It was decided that the ".match would stand •a 'drawn, and 'that the -Thistle Olttb Bhould be notified.' . Draw for Saturday. Mitch** for Saturday wear* fi*#d as follows! ■ ■ ............. Seniori—New Brighton. ▼. Technical Old Boys, New Brighton, 2.45 p.m., Mr Howarth; Sf. Albans ▼. Kaiapoi, Richmond Park, 2.45 p.m., Mr Oawtheray; Thistle v. Nomads, 1.20 pjn., and Western ▼. Rangers, 2.50 p.m^

Chatham Gap match, English Park, Ml G. Cox, Mr Sharr. ' ' ' ' _ " . Juniors—Thistle r. Lyttelton' A. Sproydon Domain, 2.46, Mr Harris; Nomads y. Western, Hagley No. 1, 2.45 p.m., Mr Thompson; Lyttelton By. Marist, Lyttelton, 2.40, Mr J. Taylor; Air Force v. Brighton, Sockbnm, 2.45 p.m., Mr W. Parkes; Sumner y. Technical Old Boys, Sumner. 2.45 p.m., Mr 3. orevr; St. Albans • bye. Third Grade —Technical Old Bo 71 y. Marist B, Ensbr's road, 2.45 p.nu, Mr Horsley; Marist y. St. Albans, Barley No. 3, 8.45 p.m* Mr Dohertjrs Wee tern, bye, y. St. Mary'| Guild, Hagley Park Ho. 3, 8.48 p.m., Mr J. Jennings, Fifth Grade—St. Albans y; Teehnieal Old Boys, Richmond 'Park, 1.15, Mr Ottllari; Marist y. Thistle, Haeley Park No. 1, 1.15; : Nomads B *. Boys Gordon Hall, Hagley: No. 2, 1.15 p.m., Mr Host; Nomads A, a bye. Sixth Grade—New Brighton y. St. Bede's, New Brighton, 1.15, Mr W. Wilkins; Thistle v. Technical Old Boys, Spreydon Domain, 1.15 p.m.,'Mr P. Donaldson; Marist "v. Lyttelton, • Hagjey No. 8, 1,15 p.m., Mr J; Jennings; Nomads ,y. St. Albans, Hagley No. 4, 1.15 p.m., ,Mr J, O'Brien. NEW ZEALAND COUNCIL. <WMSS ABSOCUTIOIT TXUaaAX.I' WELLINGTON, Jtiy 8. . The Auckland Football Association'* letter .ta the New Zealand Association asking for petmißsipn for L. Woodto pI»Y for !TMstlß in the Chatham Cup, this player haYisig? been - transferred from ■ the' Maimrewa Clut> somg.. weeks;, ago,; wm; considered to-night.; ■ It was decided- that thp nile;must' be'>dhered to" and pfimiseion was. refuted. ; The following referees' went appointed for Chatham Cup matches:—July 19th: Wangariui Manawnta, Mr Weatherheed... Jnly 26th: Wellington y. winner of abet*, lb B. Danes. August 16th: Canterbury y. Ot*g« . (semi-final)," Mr W. P. Smith. South Auckland advised the anspescion a Huntley player tot taking part in a match. while under suspension. Furth«r particulars are to b* asked fa*.