FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19985, 21 July 1930, Page 15

FOOTBALL.

BRITISH TEAM BEATEN. ,/ lIATCH AT AUCKLAND. | i home side in best FORM. Itp> L KNIGHT ORDERED OFF. 1 k 'l.v (r»BS association tsueqrav.) /«' • AUCKLAND, July 19. '*!' heaviest defeat experienced by th# British football team touring the , ■ jjpjninion was suffered by the visitors , today, when they were beaten by the Rockland representative side by 19 •jxJints to 6, in a thrilling game, whieh was witnessed by over 30,000 spectators. Jlden Park was crowded, a large por- , Jjott of the crowd assembling on the onbankment in the morning, shortly titer 9 a.m., to see the match. They wsre rewarded by one of the finest Mines ever seen at Auckland, play from I end being fast and exon of the game came in the second half, when L. of Auckland's finest forrdered off the field after ;ioned a ruling by the withstanding his absence, pack played a fine game, Dsing stages the Auckland » able to hold the visitors, ihort period did Britain doly, and for the rest of the d had a territorial advancal forwards played a ame, and although in the he forwards were at times te ball, Auckland hooked of occasions. In the loose yards held the advantage, line-outs they were also ■ior throughout, b rearguard attempted movements, but the Auckackled well, and Britain cross the Auckland line >n attaok the local baoks were tireless, and many rhioh looked dangerous only by sound play by jacks. were as follows: Britain. vcott Aarvold Hovis nrles Poole < Parker O'Neill ck Farrell Beamish Ivor J ones Auckland. Lucas Hook egon Haslam ayson W. Batty L. Knight McWilliams iley. Palmer srowd had sung the_ Nai, T. O'Connor, captain of team which played Btodn 1888, was Introduced to , amid cheers, on th# toss, and Lucas jainst the sun and wind, pet the pace was fast, the i being seen In a passing lioh finished in tha Aua#Ive, where Comer cleared ick. Play in widfleld folnd holding the advantage until Jones broke an through to the fullsmothered man and ballplay AncWand cleared to awarded a, penalty after * play, and BlackWcked oa! from jnit Inside the ick-out Auckland pressed, carrying play downfleld. okland backs broke awayi ai unable to get across, returned to midfleld. Even , both sets backs try break away, until from a * tried the blind «(lo> fctle ground, and another !. Auckland were awarded lev an infringement, and I auM goal from the ue, equalising the scores. imptlon of play the Ing* aefeed, but sound tackling until Britain were awarded in a handy P o * l4 * o *' e shot at goal, but failed I I forwards continued to game, and hook . a ? of the aoruffis. Although re playing against tne re than holding their territorial advantage rest, ical lide, A fast dash by paded Hook s tackle, saw te, and for a abort P eno< * i, Both sets of bach* »*• n, but gaifled 5 play by Auckland totBritain a f ree kick, but lit the attempt to goal. f of the game same fait round the bltad ;ed, Jamioeon issett, and P* osed tS able to we over, Sutler < followed Immediately. . game was raswmoA tg wards wera prommwt in ,v being taken to at two ftfle Hiekß trgug * lins.out Solomon bttW kicked over the Brt lett was Ju»t able to f orelng wbe» » f rt play followed the drop misb bad to receive after he bad bees taeK bo threw bj» a line-out Mln»r of speed tp gaw wj ■ »trying to evade j aeks then took • *•»<* « to ball travel ed along tJJ who was well steppea t J picked up and pa»»e4 went over at the co™ Butler's tiok milSo<J. ige • the Auckland backs wtSll, while the j be advantage, particularly Auckland continued I British forwards earne<J S in. a dangerous pack retaliated i» a P

o"the field'tn !? TS pt ttom oao 9ni ! the other » the ball beof « 1 */^° arly ever 7 member of the pack, McWilliams finally scoring S°od position, with five men in supkick converted with a neat Auckland Britain .. ~3 "When the British backs indulged in rusb ' Knowle « came up fast inside Bowcott to gain ground, and the forwards carried on. _At this stage the referee spoke to L. Knight, who was ordered off, British team put now heart into the game after Knight's departure, and the forwards rushed play to the Auckland twenty-five. From a line-out, Ivor Jones handed out to the backs, but the movement broke down, Hook clearing. The crowd took exception to a number of rulings by the referee. At this stage Auckland packed only a five-man scrum, playing two rovers, and no back row. The forwards played a magnificent game, and held their own except in the set scrums, although they managed to hook on occasions. When Britain was in the Auckland twenty-five the backs broke away, and the ball travelled to Reeve, who was stopped inches from the line, but he managed to pass to Bowcott, who scored. Ivor Jones failed with the kick. Auckland .. ..14 Britain ; ..6 After mid-field play, Auckland took command in the final stages, and the game was terminated when Lucas fooled the opposition in a rearguard attack. Instead of sending on to Minns, he stopped and swerved infield, passing to Solomon, who had come across fast. The latter went over between the posts for a great try, which Corner easily converted. The game finished with the score; Auckland Britain .. ..6 The crowd rushed the ground at the conclusion, and carried the Auckland team off shoulder high.

NOTES ON THE PLAY.

HOME FORWARDS' GREAT PLAY. HOW QAME WAS WON. tZXHR 98888 BpwW Service.] AUCKLAND, July 20. The Auckland representative team maintained its good record against overseas sides by inflicting a sound defeat on the British fifteen. There was no rpom for doubt as to which was the better side, as Auckland scored four tries, againßt the visitors' one, and each team succeeded with » penalty kick at goal. There were many enthusiasts who were very doubtful about the match producing much good football, as it is well known that Auckland plays Club football under different rules from those of any other province in New Zealand. However, the display clearly proved that the game under International rules ean be just as attractive ae any match under the amended rules. There was plenty of bright, open play, especially in the second spell.

Britain was represented by practically the best team it eould have fielded, with the exception of half-backs, and it must be said that Knowlea, fly-half, and Poole, scrum-half, did their work with credit.

Auckland enthusiasts have not yet had the pleasure of seeing the best inside formation the visitors can produce, io it if bard to judge what difference Murray' and Spong would have made. The match proved the old and true theory that when a team is beaten in the forwards, no matter bow good the rearguard may bo, the opposing side holds the advantage providing backs give reasonable support. This is what actually happened in the game, and) more than that, the Auckland rearguard really played above itself, and thus gave the men in front great support. There is not the slightest doubt that Auckland, in the first place, won the day through the magnificent game played by its pack. Britain was beaten in the scrums and lin®outs, and although mistakes were made by the Auckland backs, possession of the ball meant all the difference. t Notwithstanding Auckland's superior, ity in the forward line tbe British backs received numerous opportunities, but were always met by «o»nd and solid defence, In fact, it can be »axd that the Auckland backs»defence far «ceed< ed expectations. They made no mistake about getting their man, and generally this was accomplished with smothering tackles. It was clearly evident that although it possessed a Jo* midablo forward line, the British team relied on its backs to win the day. The rearguard was fed from scrums and line-outs at every opportunity, and although it succeeded w several occasions, it never had the defence demoralised The inside men tempted to break through once or when attaok per medium of the three quarters failed, but Auckland was not to be caught in this way. the British backs were a JW" serous, and a great feature ©f their play a nlayer in trouble, When A pa s 9lPß rush down or a man was eBU ?J* in possession, there was always player, and sometimes three or four, to Wd assistance. The British tog St A a manner wbich a suggested that Auckland was W f«• *- •>**« 1 * £ ?r n ac«ve nC and Th a e c y c.uTate "passing move, and ri^^t^gSS! assy's & U. m«U IWJ fo«.bau .» sopser or later •ge - - AuekR™V.n U "IW. is.: ;z tusssi wiu^r p X raS!ca°liv miteh oi' change in tactics KU tonthpn - mny nV! p al' 1 1? niißPes were given. There was a lack ?r ".--r h »»• 's Bowcott along displaying ability in this

roapect. Reeve nad Novis showed speed on the wings, which would make them a source of danger to any team. They were opposed by two fast wings in Hook and Minns, and could not make much headway.

Auckland had the British roarguard troubled by playing inside their men, driving them out. This caused the three-quarter line to become more or less crowded, thus making defence work easier, while at the same time preventing the British players from gaining much ground. There wore occasions when passing movements went straight across field, and ground was lost. A great deal of credit is therefore due to the Auckland backs, who made such a solid defensive line that Britain broke through to register a try on only one occasion, and that was when Auckland was a man short in the forwards. Territorially Auckland had much the better of the play. In the first spell especially, the forwards took full advantage of mistakes in line-outs, and, keeping together well, they would burst through and gain yards of ground by clever footwork. Once on the move the pack took a power of stopping, and Poole and Knowlos were called on to go down time and again. The halfbacks never flinched from the duty, but were not always successful in stemming the attack. The British forwards were tapping the ball back in the line-outs, and it was surprising to see this persisted in, as the ball often went astray, and allowed Auckland, with A. Knight very prominent, to come through. In the early stages the British inside backs ran straighter than the Auckland insides, but once the latter had settled down there was a great improvement. The second spell was all in Auckland's favour, the visitors rarely penetrating as far as the local twenty-five. No one is ever likely to forget the magnificent piece of play which led to the try by McWilliams. Corner, with the British side attacking strongly, oame away with the ball from the loose. Eluding some of the defenders, Comer sent on to Solomon, who further improved the position. A. Knight was next in the picture, then McWilliams finished off the work by scoring between the posts, with five players outside him.

Another fine try was made by Lucas, who just before the match ended com' pletely fooled the defence by stopping, and swerving infield, to send Solomon over. Looking for the same method of attack as they had been using, the British defence was concentrating on Minns on the wing. Everyone was looking for British fireworks in the last ten minutes. This time, however, it was Auckland which came with a strong finishing run. Playing without two back row men in the scrum, Auckland still hooked the ball several times, and thus the backs were given opportunities. There was more method and sting in the Auckland attack than that of tho British backs. Poole, the British scrum half, was allowed a good deal of latitude by the refereft with regard to putting the ball in the scrum. Frequently it did not go in at all, the half getting possession from the foot pf the front row man, and setting the backs away. Palmer and Hadley proved more than a match for the British hookers, who got possession sometimes when the pack pushed the Auckland pack over the ball after it was hooked. Butler had little to do at full-back for Auckland, but played a sound game, and made no mistake about getting Ivor Jones when the latter had broken clean away. The outstanding player on the ground was Corner, who gave one of the best exhibitions ever seen on the ground. His cleverness on attack and gameness on defence made him a prominent figure throughout. Clever play on his part led to Auckland's first try. Lucas was in fine form at centre, and always kept/the opposition guessing as to his tactics. Hook stood out for some fine defence and was also prominent on attack. The other backs all rose to the occasion well.There was a good deal of interest centred in Haslam at second five-eighths. It was his first big match, and he played _# fine game, his splendid defence and tackling frustrating many attacking movements, „ , . The Auckland forwards all played Sreat football, and on the day it is oubtful if a better pack could have been produced in the Dominion. Batty was in great form, and perhaps the best forward, but others were not much his inferior. «... Bassett at full-back for Britain was good in the first spell, his strong kick' ing with either foot, and clean handling, being a feature. However, he fell away in the second half, mishandling and not getting the same accuracy with his kicks, Bowcott was the most impressive of the three-quarters, and showed ability in changing tbo metbofl of A&rvoid retained possession too long on many occasions. The halves handled well and the uiu ol quickly, but attempted mtle in the way of cutting through themselves. The British forwards used every endeavour to gain ascendancy over the Auckland vanguard. The Auckland line never let up, and were clearly superior in all round play. Beamish, Hodgson, BJsok. and O'Neill were outstanding players. Ivor Jones was inclined to look too moeb for open play.

ACKNOWLEDGING THE BEATING.

MR BAXTE" SATISFIED[Tpg yBESS Special o#rTt?»J AIJQSLANP, July 80. "It is wtfcfgctwy eH&«r to win well or to be jolly well whacked, and wo were jolly wqll wfraeked to-day,' BftiS Mr Jnwei Baxter, Of ths British team, at ft Nov Zeal&nd Rlgby l i, nl . oß? IV 9 gatwfftptgry stftte of affair?, Rnd save? so many ' ifs, * " he Haiti. The British eaptain. Mr Prentice, pro, posipg the toast of the referee, » fMoffit, aajfl the referee h»4 ® flMteuH job. and they congratulated h»H» en bavr fcg refereed the game fairly, asdwy well indeeij, RANFUHLY SHIELD. THE SOUTHI/ANP TEAM. (P9BS9 ASBOPUTIO* TXLMBAM,) mVEBC4.RQILL, July 20, . The Southland representative selectors announce the following teflßl to represent Southland L" the Shield mfttcb with Wanganqi, to bp played here © n S^turqp-y Full-baek-W, H. Norru. Three-quart«rfi —E H. Diack, 0. fcv Geddes, G, Porter (captain), Fiv« "h&rps* H. Holden. Front row—L. George, O. George. Lock—H. McKenzie. Side Gait, G ~ Baok row-I, Metcalfe W. Southern. Wing-forward—R. 8011.

SNOW SPORTS NOW! On August 4th British footballers will drink in the magnificence of our Northern Alpine scenery. They are visiting the Chutes Tenganro. Snow sports—sledging, ski-ing, climbing a wealth of healthy fun awaits thgm ; Chateau Tongariro—"the playground of the North"—is a credit to its mamgen, the Mount Cook Tourist Co. —1

RUGBY UNION.

OVAL GAME DRAWN. EASY WIN FOR CHRISTCHURCH. Results— Old Boys 0, Merlvale 9. Chrlstchurch 46, Sydenham 6. Albion 21, Linwood 3. 'Varsity 11, Technical 6, Championship Table. P. W. L. D. P. A. Pts. Old Boys ~ 10 8 1 1 170 66 8J Ohristehurch 10 8 2 0 238 73 8 Merivale .. 10 7 2 1 121 101 7J Albion .. 10 7 3 0 152 52 7 'Varsity .. 10 6 4 0 128 91 6 Linwood •.. 9 4 5 0 91 127 4 Sydenham 10 2 8 0 54 154 2 Technical .. 10 0 0 1 57 195 i About 5000 people attended the football matches at Lancaster Park on Saturday, a light nor'-wester making the conditions comfortable for spectators. Old Boys fielded a rather weak team against Merivale on the oval, and the latter, with a couple of tries in quick succession, drew level in points before the final whistle. Ohristehurch ran HP a cricket score against Sydenham at the Show Grounds. Albion carried too many guns for Linwood on the south ground at Lancaster Park, and won by a big margin. 'Varsity once moro demonstrated their inconsistency by defeating Technical with only a small margin of points. Old Boys (9) v. Merfvalo (9). The teams were:— Old Boys (White) —M. P. Hall, J. Jacobs, 0. H. McPhail, 13. Gregg, G. D. Innes, D. Hay, VV. 0. Dalley, F. McMillan, J. T. Burrows, N. Porterfield, A. C. Wade, A. 0. Harris, 0. M. Harris, P. J. Foley, J. Chamberlain. Merivale (Blue and White) —I. Brown, N. Dorreen, li. Flewollyn, N. Brosnan, G. Rhodes, 0. Oliver, A. O'Connor, U. Norrie, J. Kirkland, G. Suckling, B. Cliampness, K. Kearney, G. Francis, P. Surra, L. Maginness. 1 This game was sometimes rough and alwayß interesting. Obstruction tactics, in which Merivale were tho principal offenders, were responsible for quite a number of "incidents," while the bright play of the opposing backs gave the game many purple patches, Forward, Old Boys were indubitably very weak, and the Blues exploited their advantage in this department to very good effect in the second half, when they held a territorial ascendancy. If anything, Old Boys' backs, who were a very youthful sot behind tho five-eighths, made the better impression. Perhaps a majority of the spectators would agree that Old Boys were unlucky not to win, Gregg failing to get the award onco when he had crossed in possession. The leaders in the competition are under a cloud at present, having to field a new three-quarter line and full-back with the season past its zenith. Changes have also taken place in the forwards. These new men in the backs lack nothing so much as experience. All have pace, and the two wings determination and dash, while Hall, though sometimes a little uncertain, is a sterling line-kick. P.unt after punt of his dropped out Just over the touch-line, in a fashion even Harris could not have excelled, but Hall does not give Old Boys the same sense of security as the rogular man. Oarleton's absence from centre constituted Old Boys' greatest weakness to tho threequarter line. Some of McPhail's tackles wore high-class, and ha brought off a number of very useful runs. Jacobs was sounder than Gregg, who has a good deal to learn about rush-stopping, and tho handling of both, on tho whole, was very fair. The number of times Innes was brought down in possession must have constituted nearly a recqrd for that player. He did not seem to place much trust In the men behind him, or they were too far away when tho time came to pass. However, lie made up for other shortcomings with the best defensive work of his side. Hay dropped more passes than is his wont, -but otherwise was as sound as ever, and Dalley gave valuable aid on defence. lie waa not bo fast at feeding the fivo-eighthß as one has seen him, but his line-kicking, except for one blunder, was quite meritorious. On the occasion mentioned Old Boys were in a tight corner, and Dalley ran back behind the goal-line to kick weakly into a good scoring position for Brosnap. j One of the best of the White forwards, ; Chamberlain, showod a greater willingness to participate in the hard work than some of his confreres. McMillan and Burrows often caught the eye in the loose, and Porterfield, on line-outs and In tho tight, established an example of hard work which, If followed, would have given Old Boys tho victory. In following up they set a poor standard, and Morivalo beat them very easily in lweouts. There was only one pack In It tor a good deal of the second half. Some of tho Merivale men ara still playing very well for footballers approaching the veteran stage, and tho straight running of several of the backs waa in marked contrast with the dashes towards touch of a few of their opponents. _ . .... Both Brosnan and Dorroen showed dash on Saturday, but Flewollyn was not very reliable at centre. He dropped too many passes. Oliver showed his usual tncklness at fiveeighths, and his thurst at half-way, when ho beat three mep, and O'Connor lasted long enough to score, was a real masterpieoe. Rhodes was also in vory good form, his handy touch-finding kicks gaining much ground. It was O'Connor's last gamo for Merivale before he leaves for Dunedin, and the Blues will sadly miss him at half. O Vonr nor's chief fault is bis inclination to run In every respect tho Morivalo forwards were superior and Bern, until ho was hurt, was quite up to representative standard. Kearney was very noticeable ■in line-outs, Kirkland and the others weropushinis their younger opponents all over the 'field at tn Norrie. at wipg-fwwi, edged round S ° l " , of tho scrums a little further than was compatible Wjth » observance of the oil side rule, hut gave a very fair display,. Merivale had many chances of winning by penalty kicks, but they wero alwayß at fault. The most meritorious kick " f ' he Bq * J the drop at goal which H » u > , 01d . full-Tjack, snapped from 36 yards out, after muddling at first and a a . n n B ® p} . ng tacV i e ' shot a fraction of a second before a tap™. When they had the.wind with them •» tnj second spell 014 Boys should bav* « to seore a try or two, but the Menraie line was not crossed after the in. A clever dummy by Hw ws" the first i» oident of note. Then, a little later, 0 tver broke through and sopt O'Connor on in a forty yards run to the ijpe, m which he escaped a headlong tackle by WqFMMBrown's kick, which was fairly easy, went W Dalley was often smothered by the Merivale forwards. He ran into trouble near e Blue lino after a scrum, hut presently 01a Boys staged a real passing ru?b. Hay, m PhajJ, Innes, and Gregg takiPß P6rt-first-named scored from Gregg s in-pass. A section of the crowd tried'to put Innes off His kick, but the ball Bailed over the bar. Jacobs kicked a little too hard Whep Palley gave him a great chance. Merivale invaded through a shrewd dummy to Old Boys returning, Palley and J&cofee were both unlucky at the corner, Brpwn » SVl '>®: Dorreen beat Gregg badly, but Innes got him from behind. Morivalo obstruction .taq tics were at their worst when Jacobs held back as he was endeavouring to tnckie Brosnan. It was the worst incident at W kind seen at Lancaster Park for seasons. Innes failed with a fairly easy P alty kick. Old Boys 6, Merivale 8. Blues went much better the wins jP the second spell. Thnjst followed /hnist in quick succession until the Merivale atiaw spent themselves, Then at thß Other end potted a meritorious goal. A little lafer MrPsp got over, but a 25 yards kick was the referee's decision, j Oliver intercepted a pass by PaJjey, o'Connor carried qn. Jacobs tackled a few yards from the line, and Serra up and scored. Rhodes failed to convert. Ihe Jast try came through Dalley's weak kic* from behind the line, Brosnan speeding °TeF(Jhampness went off injured, and R° wn " e .® brought the Merivale team up to its "M 1 number. The last tew minutes were excising, but the score remained unaltered, »-»■ Mr R. J. G. Collins was referee.

Albion (21) V. Linwopd (3), Linwood —J. Edmonds, F. Gibson, N. PM" shea, j. Pfiyne, B. Penrose, S, O'Brien, N. Wog&n, C. Quaid. J. Entwletla, J. White, fv Price, G. Herman, A. Organ, J. Manihera, JJ. Barns. „ * „ Albion—A. W. Roberts, R. Thompson, K. Huyif>, W, Sweeney, T. Prpßton, IJ. T. jlodgkinsgn, A, Laine, F. Mel*' ll ' «• Colder, &. Howell, J. Midaleton, T. Hooker, A. Corson, T. Manning. WltH the forwards evenly matched, PH» Wlburne giving h|s team eyery advantSS o in the backs, Aloioß were able to keep a hardworking Ltnvvpod team on the defensive lor roost of their game on the eguth ground Lancaster Park- lilnwop4 cpuld spore Pn'f one try to Albion's five, the latter peing quicker to seize opportunities and to take advantage <jf jnlfs takes by (ha Linwppd backs. Linwood made the game a hard fprworfl struggle from the start, and were ah' B t° see a great deal of the ball in the 88 ® scrums and is the tight- When the. Albion P»°J £ got going, play was more even, and HndgIfinsqn, at half-hack, was givpg plenty qi chances to make the play open. Led by Hooker, Carson, and Manning, Albion k e ßt up a solid pressure throughout, but were kept ip check hy a willing Lin wood »f»n. Play was ragged for the most part, with offside ploy fairly frequent. Two good displays were given by Edmonds and Roberts, whose use of line kicks made

them both safe !n the full-back positions. The Albion three-quarters went well, And were too good for Linwood, Thompson especially being in good form. Sweeney was uncertain but wa» bright at times, Lilburne and Hodgkinson were Albion's greatest assets, the former being the best back on the ground, and the latter putting in good work behind tho scrum. Linwood'a half-back, Wogan, wag not up to Hodgkinson's standard, and their general back play lacked precision. There were many dropped passes from which Albion took good care to benefit. Linwood kicked off against the enn, and play wont to the Albion line, where (lanihera relieved. Ltlburne broke away, but Sweeney centred and the movement W M stopped. From a line out on the Linwood line, Hodgkinson sent his backs across field, and all handled, for Thompson to race over. Lilburne converted. Albion 6, Linwood 0. Albion scored again, a good passing movement from half-way -allowing Sweeney to go over unmarked after Hodgkinson, Pruston, Lilburne, and Huria had handled. Lilburne missed the kick. Albion 8, Linwood 0. Then a passing rush saw Huria smothered, but Swpeney centred and Manning picked up. He went across under the posts, but was held up and struggled hard to ground the ball. His third effort was successful. Lilburne converted. Albion 18, Linwood 0. Linwood played D. Burns in the second spell, Entwistle going off through an injury to his head. Linwood were busy defending against repeated attacks on their line. Thompson being nearly across op two occasions. Play remained indecisive for a time, when Edmondfi fielded a kick In midfleld and set tli* back line in action. Payne was the last to handle, and he went over at the corner with three men hanging to him. Edmonds missed the kick. Albion 13, Linwood 3. Albion came again, and their forwards carried play to the goal-line. There Thompson snapped up the ball and scored an easy try under the posts. Lilburne converted. Albion 18, Linwqod 3, Albion's attacks continued, and a line' out took place on the corner, where the bail was knocked back to Thompson, who dived across. Lilburne'e kick missed. Albion 21, Linwood 3. Linwood attacked toward the end, but no further score resulted. Iteferee, Mr 0. MoLachlan. GhrUtchuroh (15) r, Sydenham (9).

Although Ohristchurch had an easy win over Sydenham at the Show Grounds on Saturday afternoon, the latter team was very j game, and kept going hard until tilt last minute. For nearly half of the second spell Sydenham held tfie territorial advan- j tage, and it was only the fact that movements among their I)-';. lacked finish that prevented them from «np» wting their rather meagre score. Rei ly they obtained from a line-out or a ; .um, and started • promising rush among the backs, which was ultimately spoiled by a dropped pass, a knoek-on, or by a man hanging on too long and getting caught with the ball. The excellent defence of the Ohristehurch baokl also made it very hard for Sydenham to score. For Ohristehurch it ean be said that their defence was almost impenetrable, and their attack decisive and strong. Their backs toßsed the ball about freely, handling well and running straight. In spite of tho big difference in the scores tho match was an Interesting one for spectators. Ohristehurch got their first points within two minute* of the kick-off. Prom a lineout a forward scramble resulted, the ball finally going out to G. 7. Hart, who scored in the corner. T. F. Mullan converted. Shortly afterwards J. Robilliard obtained and ran home from outside-the twenty-five. The kick failed. Play then remained In midfield for some time, until the Ohrlstchnrch backs obtained and the ball went out to Robilliard on the wing, who seorod a magnificent try under the posts, Mullan converting. Sydenham then gradually worked their way into Chrlstchurch's twenty-five. Prom a line-oupt almost on the line K. Brown got over. The kick failed. Ohristehurch attacked strongly and Robilliard scored two tries in rapid succession, one of which wa» converted by Mullan. Mullan also kicked • penalty. Just before half-time R. Stewart obtained and from beyond half-way ran strongly down the line and scored well out, losing most of his jersey in the effort. Mullan converted. At half-time the score was: Christchnr'h 29, Sydenham 3, Sydenham pressed and. for a long time had Ohristehurch penned In their twenty' five. _ Several tiroes Sydenham almost scoredAt this stage M Meikle had to go off with an injured knee. G. Scrimshaw went back to centre, his plaee In tho forwards being taken by J. Wilders. Ohristehurch got out of their difficulties with some long kink*, and from a line-out at half-way the ball went out to Marshall, to Scrimshaw, who scored wide out, Mullan converting. Immediately afterwards Hart obtained, and, running from beyond h|jlf-way, beat tho Sydenham full-back' and scored wide out. The kick failed, Sydenham then attacked strongly and from a forward scramble J, Lapsley scored their second and last try. which was unconverted. Manchester and Scrimshaw got Chrlstchurch's last two tries. Mullan converted one,' but his other kick hit the upright. 1 'Varsity <11) ▼. Technical (6),

Teams; — 'Varsity (Maroon) —T. P. Henderson, Xi. Q. Loverldge, It. N. Williams, G. N. McDonald, u. B\ Calder, R. J. Bean, F. 9. Bat* nett, E. £. England (wing), D, L. Maodonald, M. P. Eales, 0. 11. Perkins, M. Wells, E. 7. Thompson, W. Langbeln, G. J. Burrell. Technical (Green and Gold).—T. Hay, M. Collier. G, B, Schou, M. South, A, Charlesworth, !'• Johanien, R. Johnston, W. Angas (wing), E. Christiansen, R. Dunbier, K. Pllmmer, J. Rountroo, T. Perry, C. Welch, W. Morten, After 'Varsity, aided by the wind, bad scored two tries in the first spell, Technical held them in the second. The students sometimes played rather ragged football, though their backs were always superior. After a preliminary rush by Technical 'Varsity worked 'their . way within striking distance, when, from a good back movement, William*, with • neat "dummy," nonplussed the opposing backs and sped on to score. Loverldge kicked a good goal. Burrell scored 'Varsity's ne*t try. The forwards booked the ball nicely and Bennett sent Bean and Calder away, Calder shot straight through, and Burrell. coming down the lfnOi carried on to ffo over. The kick-*—a difficult one—was too mu«h for Jjoveridge- The student* had had definitely the upper hand in the first half, and had used the nor'-west wlpcl to goqtf advantage In kicking. Thera had been no outstanding football, but both sides soemod to bo enjoying themselvesAfter the interval Technical paoked better in the forwards, but they hardly ever ehowed any back combination. Tho 'Varsity backs were attacking, and had their ability equalled their intentions more points would have resulted. Several times they were within an »co qf «cpr|n« when a dropped pasp, or doing tho wrong thing, spoilt their chances. From one of these breakdowns Technical soared. OalfJer missed hie Pass and aimed'his boot at tne ball, only to miss again. The Teohn cal forwards broke through, and a Jong kick saw the ball oyer the Hn?. Dunbier and Williams raoed for it together, the Teehnical man just winning, The kiek missed and thohr first three nolpts were hoisted. Soon after Well? kicked a penalty fpj> 'Varsity to make the seore 11-3. Collier oid likewise for Technloal. The Technical forwards pre'lied a hot' attack in the last few niln* n t®' but failed to get across. The game was not a hard one. but it was the kind of football f?on) which" the players get the most pleasure. There were no outstanding individual performances. Perhaps the soundest display was given by Hen, S 4 full-back for 'Varsity. Calder i : save too many bad paeies and missed too many given to hln». Mr J. Bradshaw was referee.

SEETCQP B QRADB, •V««i^n By l , ?9r S', 0!4 B Sf« 11 Aw wltl, v«r»Hy B JJ, Referee; .Mr Gf. S. Biloliff. At Sunnyaide, Qhristchurch J8 bftt Siinny. •(•if- Referee r Mr A. Woodaford At Elmwppfl Park, Albion 14 draw with °ld OqJJegifina 14 Referee: Mr N, Step). At Show Grounfjfl, Training College $4 be&t Nqrth Cantorbury p. jteferee; Mr A. Rollimon. 1- , At North Park, Meriyala 14 beat 'Varsity il -P 8 ?®!" 80 " Mr A, B, HenSerpon. _ A* Andrew'?, 3t. Andrew'* Old Bqys 7 best Llnwoo4 a. Referee: Mr J. Hsmptgn, JUNIOR I. Ohrjstchurch 9, Sydenham V. Me r i Tß i 9 ji, Tyast Q|d Bpya 8. liinwoad B. Technical Q|d Bpy# 6. Kslapoi 80, Papanul if), Training College ilj Old Boys 0. JUNIOR JJ, 'V»rpiity 14, y.M.G.A. 3. Qhrlitcjiureh Technical 014 Bay* g. Aranni 12, Christ's College 8. Boys' High Schqni 14, ofd Collegians 3. ?wipb m. * 9i d ■ VP/' *l' 'Varsity ?. v3hri?tcnurcli 15, Sydenham 0. North Canterbury 87, Aranui 0. New Brighton 0, Albjgn 7* Richmond 12, Linwood 8. North Canterbury 37, Aranni 0, PRESIDENT'S X. Mnrival® 24, Old Boys 6. St, Bade'* 83, Pppwiii 0, St. Andrew's ?3 Tecl)j}ic®l Old 3oyj Q, PRESIDENT'S H. Technical Old Boys 14. Marshland 0. West Old Bpys P. 014 Bp™ g. Bromley 1(1, North Cgnterbijry 0, "Varsity 30, Christ's College 8. Boys' High School 25, Linwbod 4. Summer S, Ricfsartpa 0, Sydenham 18, Albioi) 12. PBBSIDBNV'B in. Richmond 12, Y.M.O.A. 0. Kaisppi 89, North Canterbury «, kinwpqd 87. Old Boys Q. Christchurph 46, Papanul p. Merivaie 10, Sydenham 11. Playing at Kaiapoi on Saturday after* popn, Saiftpet 4efe»te4 Nprtii Canterbury by 26 points tp 3, TTNDER SEVBNTBEN. A SECTION. Merjv#le t, Jliinwood 3, Tsohnica) Old Boys 35, Bromley 0, North Canterbury beat Richmond by de> fault, »

B SECTION. West Old Boys 9, Ohristchnrek 9. Sydenham 0, Rlccarton 5. Albion 0, Y.M,C,A. 8. Kaiapoi beat Sumner by default. TOD BR SIXTEEN. . Sydenham S, Technical Old Boys 8. Boys' High School 10, Merivale 0. TODSK PHTBBir. 60H00UI07S. TINDER Set 71b. Papanui 11, Herivafe 6. Albion 18. Linwood 8, Sydenham beat Boys' Sigh School by default. UNDER 7st. Hornby P. Ohristehurch A 9. Merivale k, Y.M.O-A. 8, Linwood beat Ohristehurch B by default. Sydenham A beat Papanui. by default. Sydenham B beat Old Boys by default.

•VARSITY MATCH. OTAGO V, CANTERBURY. The annual match between Qts#o TTniver sity and Canterbury College ia to be played in Ohristehurch on Wednesday of this week. The Qtago team will arrive to.morrow even*ing and will return on Thursday, IK OTHER CENTRES. (PABSS 4BBOCIATIOH TZUEOSAKPt) AUCKLAND, July *O, Tollowjn* i| the result of yesterday's B (41) King Country (1J). NAPIER, h)7 IPNapier and Hastings' Rugby torday re' suitedl—PiratM 14, Tapiatga 5; Hastings 27, M.A.O. 8; Celtic 18, Hastings Old Boys 8; High School Pld Boys 99. Technical Old In the junior representative fiitgri; between Pa\vke'» 3ay Watrejajia, Bay won by 20 points to 8. The first ball Wf»* very even, the score being three all, out, changing over, Bay played with great »ash and were too fast for the Tisitors, scoring fl?e tries, only ope of whleb was converted. WANGANUI.JnIy 80. Yesterday's Rugby result" i-rWßaiffOT «, Rataga 0; Pirates 6, Old Boya 3; Meriflt 8, Technical Old Boys j). JJEW July,*. New Plymouth Boya* High Schgol dih feated Hamilton High School at Rugby fey nine to nil, the match providing an exceli lent 4i»SIW P f fpotfc&ll. BAWIM, My 19Southern division Taranaki senior Rugby results i—Kappnga 10, Opunake 3; Athletiq 10, Walinate 18i fates 0, Rawer* 8, NQam July J», To-day's football resulted g?, Manawfeepua 9, WPMtfNQTPtf, Jaly *9Football te-d»y win pJeyp# on left g*wn4«, with a iky that was ©meant. wppH" EJastbourne 14. Butt 6; Pptqqe 17, Merit* 8; Berhampore 11, Poneke 9; University 9, Oriental nil.

NOTO AND COMMENTS,

B, gtpwart, who Aid set play for Chii§teliur§{i pa July i?tb to an injury reeeivad in the second Test, turned out fpr his team 09 §at»r4ay. He did sterling work, particularly in the line-puts, and generally played a splendid game, scoring a fine try. if Ljpwqod bad bad as attacking player like H. Lilburne in their backline on Saturday, they might easily have the final score • in their game against Albion. Their backs showed top little initiative, and laeked the penetrative power which would have meant all the difference between defeat sad vietery. The Albion defence was eqnal to the best thrusts Jjii&woQd eouM produce, and consequently tie green and black wingers seldom had any room in which to worlt. ■y. Manning was eallefl upon to use every ounce of energy in scoring 9 try for Albion against Xinwood, A good centre kick from Sweeney was saapped up bv Manning in front of the posts, and the big forward went straight for the line. A linwoofl man held him np as he reached it, and Manning struggled hard to score,. It oqst him three heavy heaves before he oo«W ground the hall- ' Varsity's vistory ever Christchurch eost them casualties, for several of their regular players were absent from the senior fifteen on Their two front row men, Bryden and Pease, were

on the side-line, one walking with a stick and the other with his arm in a sling, Be* King could not play because of the gruelling he got tfie Saturday before. These three may not he available for the annual inter* 1 Varsity mateh with Qtago, to be played at Lancaetor Park on Wednesday. The student# are also losing one of their best forwards in W. kangbein, who leaves on transfer to the Waitaki hydro-elec-tric works this morning, F, J, Bennett, tho 'Varsity half-back, leave* for England next month. There generally seem* to be a ''fieldday" atmosphere about matehe* played at Rugby Park. The players, to a large extent removed from the criticising public eye lose their self-oonsoiousneas, and are left to play the game for its own aak«. TbM Rugby bsoowea real recreation, After the gladiatorial spirit eo evident in some football matches a game in tho fresh air and on the green sward of Rugby Park is di«tisn|ly refreshing. ®. Stewart, A. J. Opttrell, fl, P. Hart (Canterbury), W. A. strong (South Canterbury), J. Hore (Otago), and W, Ka»lett (Southland) left on Saturday night for Auckland, where they will play in the third Test match. Christohureh should be the wiMWW of the senior competition this year, unless Old Poys show a big improvement and Jaek Harris, W- S. Merritt, and other players, who have dropped out, come back into the fold. Oarleton will probably be able to t«fß out in their next piateb. Some pf the penalty kieks which came the way of Merivale no Saturday should hive been easy for Brown* In thin department, though, he if evidently much below form. Judging by the crowd watching the heckey watch on the west ground on. ft go°d deal of Interest had been aroused. It take* something wish n thrill ip to compete for the spectfttorfi» interest with a game such that on the Oval. .

LEAGUE. QUEENSLAND DEFEATS NEW ZEALAND. AN EXCITING FINISH. (CXITZB yR«»8 iSSOCUTIOH— BT ILKCTIUO IXLEORAPH—COFIBIGHT.) (Received July 20th, 5.5 p.m.) BRISBANE, July 20. Up to the closing stages, the Bugby Loague match, New Zealand versus Queensland, was anything but brilliant, but the excitement of the last few minutes made up for much of the stodgiaess. The New Zealand team was:— Backs—Dufty, Brisbane, Dodds, Watene, Amos, Gregory, Abbott. Forward*! —Calder, Stephenson, Trautvetter, Griffiths, Clarke, and Eckoff. The New Zealanders did not greatly impress by their showing in the first half. Combination was lacking, and they appeared to be suffering a handicap through the inability of players to take the field. However, in the latter stages they rallied and were always a •ource of danger to the home side. The Queenslanders, who included •even men who toured England last season, were also unable to get going, and the visitors held them well up to half time, when the score waß: New Zealand .. $ Queensland .. . - 6 Duf ty kicked three goals, and Eckoff a try. In the second half, play was more entertaining, with the New Zealanders harassing the home side and frequently making dangerous bursts. They were unable, however, to contend with the final brilliantly sustained effort by Queensland, and after the scores had been level at 11 points for several minutes, the home players scored a try, which gave them the game. The best forwards for the visitors were Eckoff, Calder, and Clarke, and the best backs were Gregory, Dodds, and Watene. Dufty was safe and sure m full-back. In the second half New Zealand's only score was a goal by'Dufty. The final scores were: — Queensland .. ..- 1* New Zealand .. ~11 SOME BIG SCORING. ADDINGTON BEAT MARIST. Biwiltt4(Mlnjfam 30, Marist 27. Walaulri 6, XJnwood 0. Hornby 27, Woolston 2. Sydenham, a by*. Again fine weather favoured the Canterbury Rugby Football League for its matches on Saturday. There were no surprises in the'- fixture*. Hornby continue to hold their place' at the top of the competition, this week running over Woolston very easily, and avenging the first round defeat. Wai- | suiri and Lin-wood played a ragged game at j Linwood Park, the home team losing. Mar--Ist and Addington had Monica Park as their Beating place, the Utter winning by three - points ont of » total of 67. Fluctuating fortunes mada the game exciting, and at times there were patches of very good back j»iay, the winning team handling the ball very eteanly on attack. , The following table shows the position of fee teams to date:— . . „» P. W. L. For. Agt. Pts. Hornby ..10 9 1 186 74 18 Addington ~.10 8 2 124 98 10 Waimairi .. 9 6 4 65 62 10 Marist ~ 9 4 6 90 99 8 Woolston .. 8 3 • « 100 6 Sydenham .. 9 2 7 74 114 4 Unwood .. 10 2 J 59 9S 4 Addington (30) v. Marist (27). Haither Maris* nor Addington bad the best team for the. clash on Saturday, tbe former being without R. Bond sod the latter side without W. Stuart and L. Brownie. At tunes the passing among tha backs waa ex•cellenfc Addington especially showing out is this respect, and the work of the forwards WW good all the way, so that there war plenty of excitement for the spectators. The Black and Whites were superior to the Greens in the loose, and hooked a majority of the / set scrums. , The tight work was even and vary vigorous, and although Marist often sained ground by better pushing the Magsies nnUined this by, heeling the ball and freaking qulekly. . A. Peddle, behind the Addinston scrum, was in great form, and played better than ever before. He had theb»U»w»r Jn » flash when play was open, and when in trouble seemed able to wriggle clear somehow, and send on * pass. He, the Falgar brothers, and Simpson showed a combination unbeaten this year In club football. It was the deciding factor in the game, with G. talgar always standing out sms at general. When Simpson has had a tor mot* games be will be a very good centre; at least, he gives distinct promise •( present. At full-back, McGarry gets •worse and worse. Hie slowness gave away three tries. -Flanagan, Sturrock, and Ward van the best of a good pack. ■ Marist did very well to score 27 points, se they did not have many chances to attack. Their game is developing the defensive rather; than the offensive, and on Saturday the* Were carrying two passengers. The kenours go to their inside men, McKendry, Archer, Foff, and Growcott. They had a hard Job to stop the Black and White passing, and it seemed that whenever the fiveeighths missed • man Addington were set tor a try. McKendry is improving steadily, but still tends to run away from his sup-Krt»--thi« is »1«0 Poff*s fault. Consedrae, rayton, and Sharp played great football as lending forwards, saving their side on Innumerable occasions. .'_,.. ,„j In. the first spelL B. Falgar, Amos, and peddle scored for Addington, none being converted. Sharp, Murphy (2), and McKendry mt over for Marist, McKendry, and Sharp converting one each, so that the Greens led 1«.» at the interval. In the second spell Amos scored three tries and B. and e. Falgar one eacb, the last-named converting three. Murphy and Consedihe (2) added tries for Marist, McKendry converting one •s tha bell went for time, leaving the score: Addington 80, Marist 27. Mr 0. Allen was referee. - Waimairi (6) v. Linwood (0). Waimairi met Linwood at Linwood Park, •nd after a rather tight and ragged game, triumphed by 5 points. The northern team played the better football, and thoroughly deserved their win. They showed far more initiative than their opponents, who continned to adopt their spoiling tactics,, which no doubt keep the scbro down but in the end are no good for the team. The homo team bad many golden opportunities, but a lack of tbe knowledge of the finer points of tha game waa the chief cause of their failure. In the concluding stages, when Waimairi had added their try and were 6 points up, they Ware content to play Linwood at their own •polling game, and at this they proved very successful, Spencer especially standing out. The game waa far from spectacular, but the Chief cause was the tactics adopted by Lifli-. Wood, which, however, in this match did not vrove to be as effective as in former matches. Waimairi's form must be very encouraging to their supporters. .„.'■„ . ~ For Waimairi, Pan! and Woodbam in the backs, and Spencer in the forwards, and for Linwood Jorgensen in the backs and Rogers is the forwards, played well. Jorgensen frei|uent]y got Linwood out of trouble with his •peed and very powerful kicking. From the kick-off the home team attacked, but Waimairi retaliated with a sweeping forward rush headed by Spencer, which, however, proved abortive. However, Waimairi continued to press, but' could not penetrate the rock-like. defence. The Greens being penalised later, Spencer landed a great goal from just inside half-way. Waimajri were now all over Linwood, and only solid tackling kept them out until the whistle sounded at half-time with tbe score: Waimairi 2, Linwood 0. Shortly after resuming it was noticed that both teams were playing more vigorously, bnt the game still remained ragged. Waimairi kept pegging away at the Linwood line with aolid rushes, from one of which, started by Pahi, B. Hollie carried on and went over wide ont to score a well-earned try. Spencer just failed with a difficult kick. Linwood now turned the tables on. the Whites and • attacked hotly, but Waimairi were successful •In keeping them ont until the final whistle Bounded with the score: . . Waimairi 6, Linwood 0. Beferee: Mr A. Vlrie*

Hornby (97) ». Woototon {fl>. Condition* were ideal at Sydenham Park on Saturday for the gam© between Hornby and Woolston. Play was not all one-sided, M the scores would suggest, and Hornby had to fight lor every foot of .ground. The Hornby backs worked together beautifully, and kept the ball moving all the time, while the Blue back line tried to do too much individually .and were often caught In possession. Free-kicks and scrums were frequent, especially in the first spell, which was ruined by infringements. Woolston offended more in this respect, and gave away four points by penalties right before their posts. The Black forwards were much the heavier, and were fast in following up, Carey and Reid being useful in the scrums, and woodgat e was prominent in the open work, uflis was Reid'a last game for Hornby, where he has proved to be a useful man. Woods, at half-back for Hornby, played a great game, and was well backed up by McKenzie Drury. Storey worked well behind th 6 serum for the Blues, and Jackson, at centre, seemed to be everywhere. He was a little too keon, however, and wai frequently caught oat o£ place. Tho pack were too light for Hornby, but worked very creditably, the pick of t being Wells and G. Swanston - Hornby carried play to tho Blue twenty , and Smith kicked a penalty. ™" e p tho alised again, and Smith goaled from tho same place. Woolston then became offmisiv_ for the first time, and from a *" 6 k ount . fore the posts Main opened their accoun Play began to lose its ra S* cdneßS woods secretly passing rushes were seen Woodsy cured from a scrum siid^ se . w ho away the ball coming out to mlde a nice run to score under the posU and convert. The best movement of the day was when McKen»ie secured in Ms owu territory and passed to oo ga e g m - th t0 who scored in a good P°»'"°°J° r play be f or e worked play ;S\S ."f h. King. JUNIOR GRADE. Addington 8, Linwood 5. thibo GRADE. Sydenham 5, Riccarton 4. Woolston 37, LmwoodJO Marist A 13, Templeton 0. SIXTH GBADfi. Llnwood 3, Waimairi 0. SCHOOLBOYS' GRADEAddington A 17, Marist B 0. SEVENTH GBADE. Ijinwood 23, Riccarton 17. Sydenham 4, Rangiora 3. SCHOOLBOYS' GB.ADE. Addington B 11. Sydenham B - Llnwood 20, Woolston A 0. Marist A 65, Linwood B 0. IN OTHER CENTRES. (PRBS3 ASSOCIATIO* TKLBOBAMS.) AUCKLAND, July 20. League games yesterday resulted f °'; l i° W rt : Tf3°) 1S v I ' b Newton <B),' Richmond (14) ▼""Devonport' (13)[ Marist (25) v. Bllerslie (8). association. • N.z. CHATHAM CUP. WESTERN BEAT THISTLE. Senior results: Western S ▼. TM'U* 2JUngers 3 0 T«chnic»l 0.8. 3 '• Xalapol 4 v.- New Brighton *• The final for the New Zealand Chatham Cup between local contestant, provided chief interest in Soccer circle, on Saturday last. Western and Thi.tle were tb,e and English Park wa. th. venue of the match 2? of S^A'StfS!Wf S 'S?H prospects were further enhanced wheo»w TltS? Ste w». W injurefl»t°SaUr b d e ay. W Wick. Th® full-back position waß taken over by . junior player in W. KeUy i < i. Va/i nlATfld in the curtain-raiser). V/# Whlttlngton played eentre-half s^.tsw-J^rT'Ess; wo d n C : grt>?ma*h bjVe'odd 'n *je. ; Th® remaining matches were for the chain 1 Kue^teW^ tJy oi l Air XKVW fh. odd soal In three. New Brighton made the trio to Kaiapoi, where they met the local team. The seasiders again slipped back, and Kaiapoi recorded their second successive win •by registering four eoj l '*® thebr two. At Ensor'a road, Technical Old Hoy. were opposed to Sumner. The m»3°r P®. 1 "" went to Old Boys -with a score of three clear goals With Thi.tle and Ranger, yet to play a match in the first round the championship table stands as follow.. . Matches. _ <3oa ' s - . ' V W. L. D. A. PtS. i _ • 8* ' 7 1 ~ 26 ?» "7 6 —■ 1 25 2 13 Thistle ** 1 ; « 21 15 13 Nomad. .. g ® 3 21 8 10 Western •» ® ; i 00 02 10 New Brighton 10 5 5 - Technical 03. 10 3 % ± \ « St. Albans .. B S 6 £££t i: 10 2 8 - 15 31 * Western T. Thistle. S!. 'C local contest tvr th. Hw Ze«£ndCh»l h.m XS'ir.orr out G. Robert, (captain), centre half, and W. Wick., left full-back.

Thistle (Blue and White)— Goal, L. Gwit lam; full-backs. H. Johnston, G. Sutherland, half-backs, A. Walker, A.,. Sutherland, .1. McLeod; forwards, J. Spiers, D. Sutherland, A. Trotter, G., Clements, Q. Walker. ■ I Western (Black) —Goal, G. Colyille, fullbacks E. Colville, W. Kelly; half-backs, A. Ellis,' W.. Whittington, W. fo «" wards, W. Bridgens, T. Nelson, 0. Falloon, S. Ellis, G. Thompson. . Thistle kicked off facing the sun. . ln first minute Trotter received cloee in. The Thistle centre forward shot and the bail was deflected from G. Colville s legs on to the uDTight. where McMillan cleared. It was a lucky let-off for Western. Play swung to the other end. where Western forced a corner. Bridgens placed well, and with the bail in the air right up to the Scots' goal, the jssue was In doubt for a thrilling moment. A. Sutherland finally cleared for Thistle. From half-way Western came again. Thompson piloted the ball to goal, where Falloon rushed Gwillam and registered amidst great excitement. Western 1. Thistle 0. The game had hardly restarted before Western once more came at it. Falloon raced down the centre and again goaled with a great leftfoot shot. Western 1. Thistle 0. Following this double success the Blacks played mspired football, and kept the Scots rattled. Whittington pushed the ball down the centre for Nelson to race through and put Westsrn three goals up. This was after thirteen minutes' play. Following exchanges were fast and full of action. For alleged kicking an opponent the referee (Mr Howarth) ordered off G. Thompson, the Western leftwinger. This was unfortunate for the Blacks, as Thompson had been playing a great game. The Scots had the advantage in following play, but Kelly and tho brothers Colville put gp a magnificent defence for Western. At .the other end Thistle had a turn at defending, and shots from Nelson and Falloon had Gwillam bothered. Then Bridgens, who had taken Thompson's place • on the left, placed a clinking shot, 'for which. Gwillam had to iump to clear. Thistle took a hand and forced « corner. Western cleared and the whistle called half-time with the sCore: Western 8, Thistle 0. On. resuming Thistle had the advantage of sun and wind. Western jumped right into action. From Whittington'a service Bridgens went through and placed a fast shot, which swerved just dutside the far upright with Gwillam beaten " The ball ranged quickly from end to end, and corners to each side were cleared in quick succession. Then from play at half-way A. Sutherland placed down the centre for the Scots. Trotter snapped up and he raced through to score, with an oblique shot. Western S, Thistle 1. A moment later Thistle were nearly through again. G. Walker placed a shot which brought down G. Colville to clear. With, the goal clear Clements shot in, but Kelly was there to boot clear. Western _ wera hard pressed for a spell, and then Bridgens bolted down the right. From a perfect drop, to goal Falloon shot in hard* Tho ball rebounded from the cross-bar and Thistle cleared. It was hard luck for the Blacks. Then from a melee following a free kick to Western Gwillam appeared to clear from behind the line in goal, but the referee ordered "Play on." • A series of persistent Thistle attacks marked following play, but they could 'not effect a breach in the stubbprn Western rearguard. Shots from G. Walker and A. Sutherland were wide of -the target, and then Trotter placed a speculator which G._ Colville gathered., From half-way A. Walker put Thistl* awe* down th* centre. o._ Colvliia

gathered, but his clearance r *^ o °° d ® d n , f s o ® Trotter into the net. Time was called a moment later with the scores: Western 3, Thistle 2. Referee, Mr A. Howarth. Kaiapoi v. New Brighton.^, Playing at Kaiapoi, the home team kioked off against New Brighton, who had the sun and wind in their favour. A strong Brighton raid was repulsed by Brißtow and Ilea, and Kaiapoi replied down tho centre. McCullsek crossed over to Bruce, who tested Mitchell from well out. Gordon was prominent in midfield play for New Brighton, and then the visitors broke away on the right. Cockle and Knight went through, and from play following the centre, Smith scored. New Brighton 1, Kaiapoi 0. Even play followed, and both sides provided some fine progressive combined efforts. In a Kaiapoi raid a speculator by lies just cleared the crossbar. Then Noble narrowly missed with a low shot. New Brighton took a hand when Cockle and Smith were associated in a sharp attack. Allan closed in from the left and he registered with a lifting shot. At halftime the Bcore was Now Brighton JvaiaP °On" resuming Kaiapoi rushed play into Brighton territory, lies let the ball out to Bruce to Noble to lies, who bteat Mitchell with a fast shot. New Brighton r , Kaiapoi 1 Fast play continued, with Kaiapoi now showing improved form. Bristow and lies were repeatedly prominent in clever intermediate play for Kaiapoi, and from play following a pass by the former, Noble levelled tho scores New Brighton nearly took the lead once more when Smith clipped in a fast angle shot, but the ball passed just upright. Kajapoi retaliated in a fast movo ment in which all the forwards Participtited. lies opened' out to Bruce, and thel ball to Wells. StavKsiapoi dominated the game, and they d splayed many classic combined movements. MeCuHsek added a further goat for Kaiapoi?a'id the game .ended with the. score: Kaiapoi 4, New Brighton 2. Referee, mr C. B. Harris.

Bangers v. Nomads. ess £ ■r Batched a hot shot which again found Sharr patcnea a 1 u turne d defence into attack centre, and Pickup nipped in to open we W?fl\ng iThi 6 flowed .nd | xfzt ®- From the restart Hangers were Robb and McClinchey were P romm ® nt ln^p ! rornVmed effort, and the movement looked riromisire when Sloan and Wiudley joined in. Muscroft and Graham bustled their way out X# a. corner and Nomads made a for* ward move. Lorrimer checked progress for £an«r® Ind sent his forwards away. From the left Morgan lifted the ball to the centre, and a lightning shot from Windley struck the . nfTPrft W6TG VlOt'fOOt for gOOlfl si's Slssr.w-arw-SifSs be fast and a little over-willmg. In _ qu ck ;:rr4i: i s < v ud r."r wherein llangers held the advantage, the Whitos were awarded a further free '£"*L outside the Nomads' Penalty area. .^ rom t '[ 9 kick Nomads wore forced back into goai. A. Wilson drew tho defence and placed to Morgan, who goaled with a .? l 1 ® ve^ _^ a " The concluding stages ol tho game Nomads mostly on the defensive, but there was no further score at tho call of time. Bangers 2, Nomads 1. Referee, Mr J. Cawthoray. Technical Old Boys v. Sumner. Playing at Ensor's road. Technical Old Boys kicked off against Sumner facing the sun. Fast, open, play was a feature until Browne and Stoneman headed a faSt Sumnor attack. O&wtheray and Tanner repulsed for Technical, and O'Loughlan took P'^ doNVU the left. Graham was handy for tho eentro, but the clinching shot was wl de of l the target. Playing well to his forwards, Peter son initiated a sharp Sumner raid. Barwell drove over from the right and Stoneman narrowly missed with a low drive. Then Technical retaliated through Taimer to O Loughlan. The winger went down, to finish with a clinking centre which found the Technical inside forwards all out of position. Sumner took a hand when Neville let the ball out to tho right. Barwell raced away and dropped in a beautiful shot which carried just outside the upright. Play was fast but. tagged up to tho half-time whistle, which sounded with no "* 6 Technical jumped right away, into s.ttack from the resuming kick. Tcichert played forward for Graham to fire in a fast shot which Smith collected. A moment later Teicbert narrowly missed goaling. A Sumner raid down the centre was held up by Tanner, who sent Technical away on the right. The ball swung right across to O'Loughlan, who cut in to open Tecbnical's score from close in. In a Sumner attack Browne narnowly missed with a ground shot, end then 1 play returned to the Sumner end. From a press of play in goal Broadbelt snapped up, and he slammed the ball home to give Technical a two-goal lead. A brace of Sumner attacks failed by lack of cohesive play, and Technical, now displaying better combination, dashed away on the left. From a centre, Sumner failed to get the ball away and Graham nipped in to score. Technical were still attacking when time was called with the score: Technical Old Boys 3, Sumner 0. Beferee Mr G. Cox. JUNIOR OBADE. Western 2 v. Thistle 1. Beferee, Mr T. Hastings. Marist 8 v. Technical 0. Beferee, Mr J. Thompson. Lyttelton A 1 v. Air Force 0. Beferee, Mr J. Taylor. Lyttelton B 4v. Nomads 3. Beferee, Mr Horsley. . „ _ _ St. Albans 4 r. New Brighton 1. Beferee, Mr Crew. THIED GRADE. Technical 4 v. St. Albans 3. Befer**, Mr E. Holland. „ , ~ Marist A 1 v. Western 1. Beferee, Mr Sharr. Marist B 8 v. St. Mary's Guild 4. Beferea, Mr Cragg. yjpxH GRADE. , , St. Albans 6 v. Boys' Gordon Hall 1. Beferee, Mr Johnston. Technical 3 v. Marist 3. Beferee, Mr B. Cawtheray. , „ „ _ . . Nomads A 3 v. Nomads B 1. Beferee, Mr H. Chapman. _ aiXTH OBADE. Nomads 3 v. Thistle 0. Beferee, Mr Donaldson. _ , ir * Lyttelton 1 v. Technical 0. Befere*, Mr u. Sh New Brighton 3v. St. Albans 0. Beferee, Be do's 6 v. Marist 3. Beferee, Mr J. Doherty. IN OTHER CENTRES. (PJUSBS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAMS.) AUCKLAND, July 20. Yesterday's games resulted as fol' o ™-""" YMCA (7) t. Corinthiana (2), OfM® (») v.'Ponsonby (2), Manurewa (2) v. Onahunga (2) " WELLINGTON, July 19. To-day's results Chatham Cup local W.Y.M.I. (4) v. Diamonds (2), Marist W v* Seatoun (3).

THE CHATHAM CUP. (PBBSS ASSOCIATION T*LEORXM.) WANGANUI, July «>■ ' In the Chatham Cup elimination match yesterday, 011 a well-soaked ground, Kemp therm. Proaser (Wanganui) defeated St Andrew'B„(Palmerston North) by three goal* to nil The winners are thus play Petone at Wellington next Saturday to decide play Tramways (Auckland) in the INorth Island final.