FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20631, 22 August 1932, Page 15

FOOTBALL.

Rugby union. kanfurlv SHIELD. AUCKLAND'S CHALLEMi E RESISTED. fi.ntArbttry resisted tue second vSSnS® *° r Hanfurly Shield > for Rugby premiership ■ tub Dominion, by decisively de?Jttag Auckland at Lancaster JJHn Saturday, by 14- points «La tries, MO of which was conand penalty goal) to nil. «Tencounter Sauced a magnifi- ■£ SUy °f clean z there was plenty of incident to H«p the crowd of nearly 14,000 pjjple on their toes throughout the ntfeli. ■fie attendance was one ul the largÜBgm »t Lancaster Park for many day for 311 intcrprovincial game, j the' crowded stands and thronged Jjrt made a grand spectacle. The ideal for Rugby. There was ■Syut sunshine, little wind, and the Wjftras Ttr . v ast foT P e, " i °d u -

J|i Tifir. To beat South Canterbury last ftlnriiy we * k Canterbury gave HT f mi-ted exhibition of . football, which disheartened so that this major challaff of Auckland was feared. Pe.-si-jtoiwas not justified, however. Early j, tie match on Saturday Canterbury demonstrated that their form jj, i vast improvement on any previJgjrdisplayed this year, and early the ijjjrn of the Shield were dictating gfi. At no stage did Auckland to rally sufficiently to turn iJiaWe, being outpaced and outsort the day in both backs and jthids.

Magnificent Porwards. To the Canterbury forwards uui.st go fti greatest praise for the handsome rittory. Playing the o-4-l serum l'orjltiOß for the first time this sea--18, th» forwards revelled in the loose lid tigl»t jplajy ' In the loose, Canterlliry he) 4 the upper hand almost Itrougbout, maintaining right to the eni ilthigtttti speed, cither in launching uaulta Win dashing back io rally ad item counter-assaults, that vras isasing. In the informal tight scrums CiHterbary also gained the upper ktad before half the game had passed, M tiwe tras more keemness, eoncentjjtioii of movement, and dasli in the Cjßterbury forwards ruc-king than in tbt of the visitors. In the set serums itoj#were the home pack at a loss. Auck!u3 bsd the better front row, and the Aslt ivas a greater share of the ball iWy hooked. The opportunities tif- , Med the inside backs as a result of 4»tdomination in hooking should have irited in great advantage to the cbal- , backs, but their inside backs Wt * osb to maintain direction or KMfotion on attack against the forHSt, who were always on them like IpasK, and whose tackling -was deadly, plan. for man, the Auckland forward Sam -were a heavier combination, but ley appeared jaded and lifeless against ike play of the Canterbury men. In fte second half the game it vras fttiunon to seefaur or five—sometimes pkjjan six—Cantemury forwards sweop- % down the field with the ball with lit more than one. or two Auckland firtfardß at band with them to rally 'ttlMjisting the backs to eheck sueh iWies. Canterbury played open footof the highest order, and did not mjjit the value of concerted rucking, itira was not a Canterbury forward Who—did not play a splendid game, uiSe Selector seemed to have moulded * iterling combination. Many of tkem played their best games for Maths. A. I. Cottrell, the Canterbury taptain, led the scrum in great fashion, lathe tight he was a splendid example, frequently bursting clear through to *tut a lpose rush for his other for?trds to join in. Cottrell must be lilted one of the best front-row men Uefr Zealand has produced for years. "W. Pease and A. Bowes a well-balanced and hardJWrfeiflg front row, and impressed with determination. Bowes was plavWs first Shield game, and fully J&tified his inclusion. G. J. Howell C. H. Perkins held the scrum toiPtkw nieoly, j.nd the latter played r-jJi #f the best games on the field, ira* ever eager for hard work in

and proved his fitness by 'uf in a, great deal of dribbling rushes and fast followPp to harass the Auek late in the game. The ' , jr*<W*ifd4 whose loose play had mri at B * xes sevens and 'yjf'twUiiig and backing up was a j!W! M the dncountfer ■were J. ManHjWi'B; King, and G. Thompson. 2® M them did his job very well. J*W® played his best game since ho first came into Promina's* potential provincial forward. »*Aa Sever let up, and was the ; i,SWtbury forward whoso line-out ' SL?? good. King got his to prove his worth in this his display was high-class. [ 2j§! ft® best loose forward on the .jjlgs.toa with the special task of '. 'n the scrum—roving here, i 5? wd everywhere, and especially the backs and marking the i*L men —" ,ras never at \4l «t* 18 tackling was magnificent, , <j Itt(| ~^ s tion clever, and his seizing a factor which paved fflanv rousing movements | '• ji ®cis and forwards. of Straight Running. ' "fWILf I '^ UrT backs, although not NJtfeT, ® BO frequently following set AtowJ; e showed greater ®Wity and speed. The I ? 02e^11,I ' s t' Innes combina- | liu™® base of the scram was a "Sn J'" 1 . 61 "' Bouterey at half was i* W «»? » a more sharpness would be very good inI Cnce was r*olute and hi? I Hazelhurst justified the fflfttiA S s^ enco " dummying » eut " ins gave direction to tan*, fade many fine openI Wt : toi, i!™* as sound and strong as ' » B i n 8 was vor «' "Pitting IfwSfc. the Auckland inside backs BgsiC. T rti- " fiuartcv linc - G. F. aeii . l ver * , an d W. Brown, made SIS AteAu i t ' le ' r opportunities than fjjpt'i line opposing them. tWit fJiit *, A brilliant effort. Eoh- • 4 lot n# ma de no mistakes and AM Una , Ir ? rsi - "is kicking j directed. £ stCrn stubborn rcwhistle, and Cayg- ■ ttT* Mttt R ''tt-le unlucky lato «» Aa ? * "of score under .? ?"* thrilling swerving ** i|£'' tB * 'Sefcnce. The forwards . f* paw with their op-

ponente, In the set scrums thev held an advantage in hooking on i Y: ai] ' d Cot , nor, the Auckland half, had more than a fair share of the ball. Auckland Inside Backs Weak. The glaring weakness in the attack tuiu defence of the challengers was in tlie inside backs, who gave a poor display. Given a similar share of the ball to that supplied by Corner, five-eighths of provincial standard should have made gr.ea.er use of the opportunities than did Jamieson and Cornthwaite. Jamieson was at first live-eighths, but he gave no direction to the attack and not once all day did he find-a gap in the defence. More often was ho brushed aside by eager break-away forwards who turned defence into " attack or caught him with the ball. However, Jamieson showed a lot of cleverness in solo bursts from loose play late in the match, but it did not compensate for the listless display lie had given as the pivot of the rearguard. He did not mark Hazelhurst ar, all well. Corner, at half, was sound but not brilliant. He made some tine saves and was fearless in facing the frequent bursts made by Canterbury forwards. Cangliey was good at centre and made some neat openings. He had to initiate most of the efforts himself, however, owing to the failure of the men inside him. Milliken aud Pearson also had few chances given them, Milliken was the better of the two. and almost scored with one spectacular burst, which was stopped after 40 yards only four yards from the correr flag. Bush, at full-back, had a groat deal to do and did it well, although he was never brilliant. His attempts to lcick goals were disappointing.

Palmer a Great Forward. Palmer, the All Black, was the best Auckland forward, working tirelessly in tight and loose. On his hooking one is justified in classing him as the best in that department in the Dominion at present. Solomon was given no latitude at all by the Canterbury pack. Xo sooner did lie make a move with the ball than lie was downed by a defender. Hadley. the Auckland captain, tried vainly to rally his forwards late in the match, and his leadership was inspiring although he was unable to stem Canterbury's persistent attack. All the Other forwards were oat-played on the day, although there was not a great deal of difference in the tight work between the two packs. Stone. Kahu, and Batty were prominent in giving Auck-. land* a turn on attack early in the second half, but their effort was not sustained. Deadly tackling on defence by the inside backs for the holders held up many promising bursts by Auckland. Mr S. Hollander, the referee, gave one of liis most able exhibitions. History of Auckland-Canterbury Matches. It is interesting to note that this match was the first challenge Canterbury has had to meet for the Ranfurly Shield on its own ground from Auckland in the history of the trophy. Altogether Auckland and Canterbury have met in provincial matches on 20 occasions only, prior to Saturday, since 1875. Saturday's match wa» the first Canterbury had won for 10 years, the second only for 37 years, and the fifth only in the whole series. The following table gives the record of the previous matches against Auckland. In 1873 and 1576 a force down counted one point: — '-'lB75 —Won, 9-| points to nil. : 1876 —Lost, 3 points to 7 points. 1883 —Lost, 1 try to 1 goal 1 try. 1887 —Drawn, 1 goal to 3 trie?. 1889—Won, 1 try to nil. 1892 —Lost, 25 points to nil. 1895 —Won, 10 points to nil. IS9S —Lost, 3 points to 24 points. 1899 —Drawn, 3 points each. 1902—Lost, 3 points to 19 points. 1903—Lost, 0 points to 31 points. 1906 —Lost, 6 points to 29 points. 1907 —Lost, nil to 3 points. 1910 —Lost, 4 points to 6 points. 1911 —Lost, 3 points to 6 poiuts. 1914 —Lost, 3 points to 11 points. 1922 —Won, 31 points to 15 points. 1925 —Lost, S points to 35 points. 1928—Lost, 10 points to 12 points. 1929—Lost, 6 points to 17 points. The teams were: — AUCKLAND. Pull-back: E. G. Bush 14-0. Three-quarters: H. Pearson 10-11, T. H. C. Caugliey 12-8, W. M. Milliken 12-10. rive-eighths: W. Cornthwaite 11-0, A. Jamieson 10-4. Half-back: M. Corner 9-10. Forwards: Back, F. Solomon 14-7; middle row, W. Batty 13-10, M. Kahu 17-10, C. Stone 13-5, S. Hadley (cap- j tain) 13-5; front row, A. Finlayson j 13.-0, B. Palmer 12-12, G. Newdick 13-0. j CANTERBURY. Full-back: A. W. Roberts 12-7. ! Three-quarters: W. Brown 11-8, C. J. Oliver 12-4, G. F. Hart 11-8. Five-oighths: G. D. Innes 14-7, R. Hazelhurst 11-0. Half-back: A. 2C. Bouterey 9-S. Forwards: Back row, J. E. Manchester 14-2, B. K. King 13-5, G. W. Thompson 13-12; middle row, G. J. Howell 13-5, C. H. Perkins 13-10; front row, A. Bowes 13-0, W. Pease J2-8, A. 1. Cottrell 13-5 (captain).

THE PLAY. Auckland kicked off into a strong sun and against a very light wind. Canterbury were quickly on the defensivs when Brown's clearing kick was charged down by Bush. Obstruction in the line-out, however, gave Canterbury a free-kick, and relief. Following up. the Canterbury backs flashed into action, Innes cutting Oliver out with a long pass to allow Hart room to move and time to gain ground with a kick. Auckland's reply followed the securing from a scrum, and Jamieson kicked through to Roberts. Trouble threatened until Brown made a fine clearance to near halfway. So far, Auckland was hooking more cleanly. King made the first opening for the holders, bursting free from the ruck to send the backs on, Innes being crowded, however, and fumbling his pass. Bush sent Canterbury right back with a penalty kick. Cottrell broke away from the line-out, and the Auckland defence wilted before the dribbling rush with King, Manchester, and Howell in the van. The backs joined in, but Brown was well grassed by Millilcen. Cornthwaite stab-kicked too hard, and the ball went over Canterbury's goal-line, Roberts fielding, and, instead of forcing down, kicked, to lind the line just inside halfway. A minute later the Canterbury full-back earned applause with a kick of similar distance. The Auckland forwards showed up in a rally to save their backs, suddenly on defence. come away with the ball at toe, with him being Batty and Kabu. Robeiis j managed to find the line. On their twenty-five line, Caiiterbury heeled, and Boutcrev whipped the ball out for the j whole back line to' combine in taking j play to Auckland territory, where Brown centred to his forwards. Man- j chester over-ran the ball in a good posj- j tion. and then Pease picked up. only j to lose the ball, as Stone tackled him. j From One to another the ball flew in turn. Canterbury feupporters being heartened, but Solomon beat Bouterev's pase to Innes, and cleared. The Canterbury forwards were dominating loose play, and were showing much mora energy than in their game against South Canterbury. Hazelhurat sent Innes through a gap, but the All film* was well tackled. Hazelhurst joined -B

again, and with Manchester dribbled past. Bush, the Auckland full-back, only to be robbed of the chance of scoring by a line save by Caugliey, who came back quickly. Hazelhurst was the star of the next rush. He dummied Jamieson, Corner, and Cornthwaite, shot through the gap, and in-passed to King, who sent the ball back to the fiv:fcighths again near the goal-lino. Ho was pulled down four yards short, and Corner cleared cleverly from the ruck. Canterbury were pressing hard at this Btage, and their efforts brought reward in a spectacular try by Hart. All the backs had been bustled in turn to the wing-threequarter, who pushed off Pearsou, swerved round him to beat him the second time, and. coming to Bush, swerved brilliantly again to shake him dfl'. and score a great try in the corner. Roberts failed to convert. Canterbury 3, Auckland o.

The Boutorev-Hazelhurst-Innes combination was playing solid football. Otter, either on the open or the blind side, the Canterbury backs sorely tried the defence. Bouterey sent his backs away, and Oliver, tackled low, in-passed to Junes, who sent King away with a clear run. He had not the pace, and Pearson came across with Caugliey to bring the forward down a yard from the line. Kaliu and Stone enabled Auckland to clear, and Pearson and Cornthwaite combined to carry on down the left flank, until Roberts brought PearEon down with a fine, tackle. Bush wis having plenty to do, but had settled down to show. his best form. Auckland's attack was still being concentrated on Pearson's wing, where the light threequarter was showing a lot of speed. Canterbury were nearly over when Jla&elhurst dummied again and in-passed to King, playing a splendid winging game. Again he> did not have enough pace. Auckland's hooking stood ' theni in good stead again when Corner and Caugliey cleared down the blind side, taking play to halfway. Brown stopped this sortie, and, light on Auckland's twenty-five line, wide out, Uoberts took a penalty for Canterbury, kicking a great goal. Canterbury 6, .Auckland 0. L ,l roin halfway. Palmer burst clear oi a ruck, and three men in turn tailed to stop him, Oliver bringing him do',\ u well inside Canterbury's twenty-five. .Milliken carried on, and Auckland were nearly over. They hooked from a scrum, and attempted passing, during which Canghey just missed a field goal, Canterbury forcing, Bouterey sent his backs away from the twenty-five lino, and the rush ended in Auckland terrilorv, where Corner made a great c. In 'the Auckland pack Palmer was playing an outstanding game. .hist ;1 s half-time sounded. Auckland threatened to break through when a scissors movement by Hazelhurst and hines failed, but Brown dashed across, fielde i the ball fit top speed, and found the line deep in Auckland territory. The score at: half-time was:

j Canterbury C, Auckland 0. i The Canterbury forwards took charge i straight away on resumption, Cottrell, | Manchester, King, Perkins, and Bowes ' each in turn gaining ground to carry play to Auckland's line. Cottrell went user in the corner with three men grappled to him. The referee allowed a force-down. Auckland's term on defence ended when Solomon kicked to half-way and there Cornthwaite made an opening before spoiling by knockittg-on. Oliver seized an opportunity to make a solo dash before sending Hart away, but the winger was grassed. The crowd were on their toes when Hart, at the end of a full chain passing rush, ran deep into Auckland's • territory and centred over the goal-line. He was badly obstructed and Jnnes was beaten in the race for the ball, Auckland forcing. fe'-olomon gave Auckland a big advantage by changing the direction of the drop-out. It found the line in Canterbury's twenty-five. There the forward battle was a great one, but it ended in a penalty to Auckland just outside the twenty-five. Bush's kick, not a difficult one, just missed the posts. Hart put Canterbury on the attack, flashing down the wing to halfway before centring. Hazelhurst had given him the chance. came up the centre with Cottrell, Thompson, and Bowes, and Bush was charged before he could get in a clearing kick. Fortunately for Auckland the ball went over the "side-line with the goal-line at Canterbury's mercy. Play now was all in Canterbury's favour in both backs and forwards. In Auckland's twenty-five Canterbury were nearly over twice in succession. First Bouterey dummied from a scrum and only Solomon's anticipation prevented a score. Hazelhurst worked the blind side, giving the ball to Hart, who was unlucky not to get across. Canterbury kept at it and were rewarded when Bouterey ' again shot round the scrum himself to dive over for a good try. Roberts kicked a beautiful goal from wide out. Canterbury 11, Auckland O.

The tenacity and determination of the Canterbury pack was carrying all before it. A long line kick by Bush took Auckland to Canterbury's territory, but very disconcerting to the visitors -was the speed of Canterbury's roving forwards. Auckland made a magnificent rally and were unlucky not to score when Caughoy veered diagonally across a Canterbury rush to take the ball and send Millikcn away with a clear fieid, except for Roberts. The Auckland wing was crowded by Roberts but just burst the tackle only to bo overwhelmed, however, by a defence which had rallied .very quickly. Battv, Fialayson, and IMewdick then" led the challengers again and were nearly across in the corner. Oliver kicked through when an Auckland passing rush broke down to clear momentarily, but Corner and Jamieson worked a pretty blind side attack which again brought Canterbury back. Auckland tried passing again ' and Innes was caught .off-side when the rush broke down at Cornthwaite. Bush took a shot at goal from the penalty, five vards inside half-way, the ball going just outside. With Canterbury dofending, Thompson and King broke a war, the latter picking up to pass_ to Oliver. Oliver ran down the left wing and cave Brown a chance. Bush grassed him "with a fine tackle, Oliver kicking the haJJ on. only to be robbed of it by Corner, who s.rrtsd splendidly. A moment later Roberts missed with a penalty kick for Canterbury. . King s opportunism made the next tiv. e snapped the ball up. dived tlown tlc blind side, and gave Innes a pass. The All Black fended Bush and Milliken in turn and in-passed to Biown. who scored unopposed. Roberts missed tlie kick. Canterbury 14, Auckland o. The Auckland forwards showed more energv and kept Canterbury well within half-war. Caughey was unfortunate not to score after swerving in from the three-quarters. He was brought down well bv Roberts, however, Bush s lock from a penalty failing to go over. The -rame ended almost immediately with ilie scores:— Canterbury 14. Auckland 0.

"FINE SPIRIT OF GAME."

TRIBUTES AT DINNER TO TEAMS. In honour oC the Auckland team a dinner was given by the Canterbury Rugby Union at Cokcr's Hotel on Saturday evening before (he visitors lelt to catcli the ferry steamer. Both teams and members of the Canterbury Rugby Union were present. Mr A. E. McPhail. president of the Union, presided. Mr George Mason, a past-president ol the Canterbury Rugby Union, one oi the three life-rncmbcrs, and manager of the All Black team which toured in California, proposed the toast of the Auckland team. He made special reference to the sporting spirit in which the match had been played. He added that if anyone chose fo criticise (he standard of Rugby to-da.y he would simply ask them if they saw the Canterbury v. Auckland game in 193:}. It bad beeu a magnificent exhibition for the spectators and players alike. He expressed the hope that the same spirit of healthy rivalry would exist between the two provinces for all time. Mr Mason congratulated Mr F. Sutherland, manager, and S. Hndley, the captain, on the showing of the Auckland team. If the standard of Rugby was kept up to that displayed in the match then Rugby need have no reason to fear rivalry from any other sport. The Auckland, team had had a certain amount of bad luck, Mr Mason concluded, but were great sportsmen and wonderful losers. (Applause.) .Mr Frank Sutherland, the Auckland team's manager, said that Auckland had had a splendid tour. In this match the better team had won. A team could do only as well as it was allowed by its opponents, and Auckland had allowed Canterbury to do too much, The spirit in which the game was played was grand. Canterbury had been called inconsistent for its performance, but Auckland could not claim exemption from a similar accusation. Mr Sutherland congratulated Mr J. T. Burrows, Canterbury's selector, upon the team chosen, and said that he knew that the Canterbury people would recognise the good work Mr Burrows had done, lie also congratulated A. I. Cottrell on his leadership. The manner in which the Canterbury forwards had swarmed over tho defence was the factor which paved the way for victory. Tn conclusion, Mr Sutherland said that the hospitality the team had received in Canterbury had exceeded that of any other centre visited on the tour.

"Beaten by Superior Team." s. iladlcy, the Auckland captain, also thanked the Canterbury team ior the splendid, clean game it had given them, expressing the opinion that the match was played in a better spirit than any other on this year's tour bv Auckland. "Wc were outplayed by a superior team and 1 do not think that if we had been at the top of our form we would have won on the day,"' he added. "There was no luck in the game at all and the best team won." (x\pplauso.) The Canterbury captain. A. I. Cottrcll, replied on behalf of the Canterbury team to the toast proposed by Iladlcy. He said that it was the game that counted, and both teams had done their best in a clean game to win. He thanked Mr Burrows, the selector, for the manner in which ho had trained the team, and said that it was the way that all the players had rallied to the selector's request that had led to victory. (Applause.) Mr McPhuil proposed the toast of the referee, Mr S. Hollander, and Mr Hollander replied briefly. He said that all the rulings had been accepted in the best possible, spirit *and it had been a very fine game to referee. The Ringing of "Auld Lang Syne" concluded the dinner and the Auckland team were escorted to the ferry train and given a rousing send-off. The function had been a most pleasant one and admirably arranged.

WEST COAST TEAM. SIDE SELECTED TO PLAY CANTERBURY. (Sr»CIAI. TO TH* r8K.13.) GREYMOUTH, August 21. Messrs A. A. Adams and D. Dowcll l:;ive selected the following team to make the trip to Christehureh 011 August 27th to play Canterbury: — Full-back, J. King: three-quarters, C. Schroder, G. Gilbert, L. Martyn; iivc-eigbths, A. Fong, W. Hughes; halves, M. Scandretfc and M. Davidson. Forward#: \Y. Deere. W. Buchanan, F,. Jones, M. Jamieson. A. Kelly, F. Freitas, R. King, L. Hughes, arid J. Growcott.

CANTERBURY B WIN. CU RTAIX-RAISER AGAINST ASHBURTON. As a curtain-raiser io the .Raui'urly Shield mateh a Canterbury B team beat Ashburton by 11 points to six after a game in which there was plenty of movement. With a little more polish in the rearguard the visitors would probably have reversed the decision as their forwards played a fine game throughout and shaded the Canterbury forwards. Opportunities went begging, however, when individual efforts by the Ashburton backs made openings, and the backing up was poor. Canterbury owed its victory to the speed and combination of the back line and the determination of the threequarter line in straight thrusts down either flank which often gained half the length of the field. For Canterbury Vincent, the captain, played a sterling game at half, feeding bis backs fast and cleanly. Gaskin and/i Ewart at five-eighths were quite good for the greater part of the game, al- | though they had some lapses late in the game. Pawson was not as good as usual at centre, but the two wings, W. Thomson and R. W. Flewellyn, showed great speed and determination. Bullivant was patchy as full-back. His form is inconsistent and he takes far too many risks to give others confidence in him as a last line of defence. In the pack Foley, Bourne, Malcolm, and Busch played very solid games with ; Brownlee and JS'oble doing bright work in loose play. As a forward combination, Canterbury was beaten by the visitors. Ashburton had some big and fast men in their pack and the best of a really good scrum were Mulhcrn, Osiiiers, Thomas, and Cowan. Whiting, playing a purely wing-forward game, did not make much appeal, and like Oiany of the other forwards, was too prone to play off-side. In the backs there was uo cohesion and little penetration oil attack. Behrus. at full-back, played a splendid game, being one of the best backs on the ground. Often the crowd greeted his efforts with bursts of applause. Lilley. on the left wing, was too slow to take advantage of his opportunities. Bradford, at centre, was another of the enterprising backs, but he got little sup-

port, for the breakaways he made. Henderson was sound on defence. The teams were: — Ashburton—L Behrns; 3ji 1 lev, A. Bradford, 1-J. Lamb; K. McCormick, L>. Henderson; W. Ileenan; F. Pox, E. Osmers, O. Whiting, A. Dolan, .T. Mulhern, K. Cowan, C. Thomas, E. McKcnzic, Canterbury R--A. Bullivant; W. I honipson, J. C, Pawson, J?. Flewellyn; J. Ewart, J. Gaskin; AY. H. Vincent; F. •1. -Foley, A. Brownlce. W. Noble, K. l)enton, J. J. Buscli. A. Bourne. JI. Mooney, A. Malcolm. Asliburton scored early when Belirns put over a tine penalty kick from wide out and near half way. Ashburton 3, Canterbury B 0. The Canterbury bucks made fast play in passing bouts and 'gave a stirring exhibition. One rush commenced at half-way, when Thomson came into first five-eighths to give Canterbury (■he odd man in a splendid passing rush. Flewcllyn was stopped four yards from the line, and a scrum formed. Canterbury heeled aud Vincent dived over for a fine try, which Pawson converted with a goofl kick. Canterbury B 5, Asliburton 3. Noble cleared with a kick when Canterbury was defending its own line, and Thomson showed a startling burst of speed to carry oil for 70 yards alone, but was caught by the full-back, and the attack was repulsed. Canterbury were giving a fine back display, but the Asliburton forwards shone in raking forward sorties which frequently had tho defence sorely tested. With the first half nearly euded Osmers scored in a short, passing rush by Ashburton, and Behrns failed to convert from the sideline. Ashburton 6, Canterbury B 13. There was no change in the scores before the interval, but the territorial advantage was with the visitors. Canterbury took the lead again with a magnificent penally kick by Vincent from 40 yards out. Canterbury B 8, Ashburton 6. The visitors nearly scored a further three points when Behrns had a penalty shot from near half-way. It went a foot underneath the bar. Canterbury backs were being well fed by Vincent, and again rallied to bustle the defenders. Pawson scored after Flewellyn in-passed at the end of a blind side movement. Vincent did not goal. Canterbury B 11, Asliburton 6. There was no further score. The referee was Mr N. Steel. INNES SOUGHT BY LEAGUE. K EI'OHT OF OFFER MADE. <i. 1). lnnes, the All Black five-eighths and Canterbury provincial Rugby representative for several seasons, is to receive a substantial offer to-day from Auckland to join up with Rugby League in fiiat city according to an authoritative statement made yesterday. It was stated thai an Auckland club had a representative in Christchurch who was endeavouring to secure Innes's signature to a contract, but the All Black had not yet given a decision. It is also rumoured that the other fiveeighths of the Sydenham Club, and Canterbury representative, R. Ilazclhurst, is also being sought by an Auckland .Rugby League elub. lunes will probably be asked to make his decision to-day and if his reply is favourable would be asked to leave for Auckland immediately.

SENIOR B GRADE. At Sunny side M.erivaio 13 boil Sunnysidft li. Referee, Mr C. Crawford. At AYoolston Park Ijinwooil 0 beat Christchuich j. Referee, Mr R. Blazey. At the Show Grounds North Canterbury 0 heat Albion 5. Referee, Hr R. C. Spooner. Old Boys' beat 'Varsity by default. Technical Old Boys beat Training College default. SECOND GRADE. (A Section.) Bronaley 7, Papanvi 6. (B Section.) Old Collegians beat Boy»' High School by default. THIRD GRADE. (A Section.) Linwood IG, Papania, 10. Aranui G, Old Boys 3. I'iccarton 13, Technical Old Boys 3. Prebbleton 1!, Belfast 3. Chrigtchurch beat 'Varsity bv default. (B Section."i Sydenham 0, Richmond (1. Marshland !). New Brighton 0. Snmner 7, Moiivale ;!. FOURTH GRADE. Linwood 20, Old Boys 3. Xorth Canterbury C, West Old Boys 3. Athletic 13, Y.M.C.A 13. Riccarton 10. Richmond 0. Sydenham beat Papanui by default. FIFTH GRADE. (A Section. 1 ) ' Christchu:ch 14. Albion 0. Linwood bent Old Boys by default. UNDER SIXTEEN GRADE. Technical Old Boys 8, Boys' High School S. UNDER Bst 71b. Linwocd 13, Sydenham o.' Albion 2), Mcri*'a)e 0. CATHOLIC BOYS' COLLEGES.

ST PATRICK'S WIN FIRST GAME. Playing in the first game of a triangular tournament, in which three of the major Catholic boys' colleges are taking part, St. Patrick's (Silverstream. Wellington) defeated St. Bede's College by 15 points to 0 on the St. Bede's ground on Saturday. Three colleges, St. Bede's, St. Patrick's (Wellington), and St. Patrick's (Silverstream), are competing in this : the second tournament, and their teams are at present in Christehurch. The Silverstream fifteen defeated St. Bede 's after an interesting tussle, more even than the scores indicate, but the visitors displayed an easy superiority in back play, working together in finished attacking movements, which repeatedly upset the St. Bede's defence. The game was fast, with fine combined play en the part of the visiting fifteen and splendid individual performances on the part. of some .of the St.. Bede's boys, who played, as usual, a dashing although a losing game. But St. Bede's lacked penetration in the backs, and only tine defensive work by the forwards and by O'Connor and Mallev in the backs kept their line clear in u scoreless first half. In the second spell Silverstream used a heavier pack well, and turned a definite superiority to material advantage. For the visitors, two outstanding forwards were O'Donned and O'Connor. Wilson (captain) set a fine example to the rest of the backs throughout the game, playing steady, studied Hugby. Paino. the Silverstream halfback, served his side to advantage. K. .Valley and the full-back, "M. O'Connor, played splendidly in the home backs. ] Malley being easily one of the most

outstanding defensive backs on the fleld. O'Connor again earned frequent applause with splendid relieving kicks to the line. J. Bray and M. Quinn worked well in the hard-playing St. Bede's pack. A good crowd watched the game. The teams were:— St. Bede's College:—M. O'Connor; P. BrOsnalian, E. Malley, J. Fahey; E. K;e, K. Ward; P. Sheehan; 11. Lister, W. Hcffernan, H. Quinn, J. Bray, W. Dando, .1. Ryan, B. Bradley, J. Venning. St. Patrick's College—B. Vile; B, Wilkins, M. Goodson, A. Skinner; T, Wilson, P. ITughcs; V. Paino; T. Collins, C. O'Connor, M. Brennan, G. Gleeson, R. Mariu, J. Best, E. O'Donnell, B. Corrigan. The referee was Mr E. A. Empsou. The Play. For the first twenty minutes of the game, Silverstream attacked practically all the time, spirited back play keeping the game open and interesting. St. Bedels defended poorly in the open, tackling weakly. The forwards played with more resolution in the tight, and had their share of the ball in set scrums, but only M. O'Connor, the home fullback, and Malley defended with any effect, when the side "was hard-pressed in their own twenty-five. Ho was applauded frequently for fine line-kicking. St. Bedo's excelled in the backs, in lino footwork, which was for a long time in the first spell, the mainstay in tho defence. Malley was outstanding in this respect. The visitors shortly after lost the services of tho threequarter Goodson, Menchira taking his place, and playing on the left wing. Silverstream narrowly missed three points when Wilson, kicking a penalty, hit the post. A beautiful movement followed from a line-out, every back, with the exception of the wings, handling in a bout of short, sharp passing, which gained good ground. O'Connor sent play back with a kick which went deep into Silverstream's territory. But the visitors were soon attacking again. Then, with St. Bede's clearing, O'Connor had a long shot from a penalty for obstruction, but the ball hit the* bar, bouncing back into play. Paino, a Silverstream back, made a great dash round tho scrum, running down to O'Connor, past whom he punted, but O'Connor was not to be beaten, and raced to the line to force just in time. Silverstream maintained the pressure until the end of the spell, but could not cross, the half ending without any score. The second half opened with the first successful attack of the day. Paino, the Silverstream half-back, secured from a scrum on the home twenty-five, shot round to the inside, dummied past one man, side-stepped O'Connor, and dived over for the first try. "Wilson converted with nn easv kick.

Silverstream 5, St. Bede's 0. The reverse seemed to dishearten St. Bede's, the forwards playing poorly in the loose against speedier and heavier opponents. Feeble tackling let the visiting forwards through repeatedly.. It was O'Connor's kicking that put them on their first attack in this spell. Fine forward work repulsed them, and a few minutes later Wilson had a shot at goal from well out, but the ball flew wide. The home side "were pressed in a corner for five minutes, and the . forwards fought hard for relief, but a fine, back movement sent tho attackers over, Skinner, the right wing three-quarter, crossing after a fast run. Wilson converted with a good kick. Silverstream 10, St. Bede's 0. A mi mite's more play and the visitors had again scored. The forwards, tussling near the home line, carried the ball to within striking distance, where O'Connor scored beside the posts. Wilson had no difficulty in converting. Silverstream 15, St. Bede's 0. Towards the end of the game St. Bede's roused enthusiasm with a short rally, which promised well, but Paino was repeatedly too quick behind the scrum and line-outs, and kept his backs moving down in fine, finished passing movements. The team kept up the offensive, and but for one surprising break by the home pack held St. Bede's until the whistle. The final score was: Silverstream 15, St. Bede's o.

TOURNAMENT PROGRAMME. The two visiting teams (St. Patrick's, Wellington, and Silverstream), accompanied the St, Bede's students on a motor-drive round the City and the suburbs yesterday, and will continue with tho tournament programme to-day, when Silverstream will meet the Wellington fifteen at the college grounds at 2.45 p.m. No game will be played to-morrow; but in the evening a debating contest will be held in the Memorial Hall at St. Mary's, Manchester street. On Wednesday, St. Patrick's (Wellington) will play St. Bede's in the final game of tho tournament. INTERCOLLEGIATE TOURNAMENT. WELLINGTON AND NELSON IN THE FINAL. (ritsss ASSOCIATION T«LEO*AH.) NELSOX, August 20. Wellington College and Nelson College ver« I victors for the day in the first Ber.os of matehCß in the intercollegiate tournament played here to-day. Wellington beat Christ ■ College fairly easily by 13 points to O, while Nelson surprised oven their own supporters bv beating Wttngattui Collegiate Sehool by :>■; points to 6. On Monday Wellington and Nelson will meet in tho final ftfr the ment honours, and Christ s College vill pi y Wauganui for the wooden spoon. A crowd oE about 4000 assembled on the college grounds in ideal weather with ground conditions of tho best. Wellington V. Christ's. The first game between Christ's College and Wellington College was hard but not spectacular. The heavy Christ's forwards, packing 3-4-1, secured the ball from the set scrums and liue-outs, but the backs wero unable to make hcadwav against the stern defence. Robbed of the ball, Wellington was unable to combine in many back movements, though the points were all scored by their rearguard. Lti tho forwards the teams wero well matched, though Individuals like O'Longhlin and Onglev. in the Wellington side, and Smith, Bain, and Eaton, in the Christ's College pack, were always conspicuous. Mackenzie at centre played well for Christ's College, as did Wilder, who replaced Flower at full-back at the last moment. Tho fiveeighths were weak links. Sadler, the Wellington captain, was always there. Tricklebanlc, at full-back, was sound, though the defence of the whole rearguard was good. The game opened with a solid clash between the forwards. Christ's wero getting the ball but were unable to use it. Paitai forced his way over after twenty minutes' play, but O'iioughlin's kick missed. Christ's College wero in comniiii .1 tor the rest of the first spell, but their altack was not sharp enough to penetrate the solid defence. Mistakes f.lso cost them points. The second spell \ opened with a typical try by Sadler. Wei- i lington's half-back, who nipped round the j scrum to go over for O'fjoughlin to convert. -, Wellington were making the best of their j opportunities when they got the ball, but this | was not often. Tho final score came when T. j Ongley sprinted up the line and centred, j Souuess fielded the ball aud seut it from the ' ruck to ITalliwell, who fell over the line as J lie was tackled. O'Loughiin's kick was a j good one. Brown was injured, and had to retire with a dislocated shoulder, Wellington playing the last quarter of an hour with fourteen men. as all the teams adhered to the non-replacement rule. Nelson v. Wanganui. The Xelsoii-'W'anganui match provided much brighter football aud abounded in incident. Xclaou were giving away weight in both the backs and forwards. Thoir nimble, persevering forwards secured the ball, while their 1 fast aud accurate backs swung into action time after time. They gave the brightest display of the day. Among them, Ksnten, a

slim second five-eightUs, weighing less than nine stone, ivas the star. Several times lie carved his viy through the defence, scoring two tries. Wanganui fought hard, especially in the forwards, but their backs lacked finish and penetration. The two teams played different styles of football, Nelson pinning their faith on the orthodox rearguard game, with their backs standing deep. At the end of the first spell the score %vas 15-0, all unconverted tries, the Nelson place-kicking being weak. In the second spell each team scored a try and a penalty goal, Nelson's try being converted. Karsten (2), Watson, Kowe, Dee, and Field scored for Nelson, Stace converting one try and kicking a penalty. For Wanganui William* kicked a penalty and Farley scored a few minutes before the final whistle. SCHOOL MATCH. vtaess association tei.egb.vu.) NEW PLYMOUTH, August 20. In a llugby match played here to-day, Auckland (irammar School defeated New Plymouth liovs' High School by 9 points to 7. TE AUTE BEATS VICTORIA COLLEGE. (rxiss ASSOCIATION TILESXAH.) WAIPUKURAU, August 20. In the presence of a large crowd the annual intercollegiate fixture between Victoria University College and Te Aute College was pla3*ed to-day, the latter winning by II points to 9. The referee was Mr P. Smyrk. In the first spell Victoria led by G to 0, Cooper and Watt gaining tries, the latter very brilliantly. Te Ante turned the tables surprisingly in the second epell, arousing great enthusiasm. Waititi, Ruru, and Crawford scored tries, Merrilt converting one. Cooper scored a try for University.

OTAGO BEATEN. SOUTHLAND'S LAST-MINUTE VICTORY. (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) INVERCAKGILL, August 20. - Southland snatched a last-minute victory from Otago to-day after a good game, in which the teams wero evenly matched. Porter, the Southland full-back, drop-kicked a goal in the last few minutes of the game, Southland winning by IT.points to 14. The weather was beautifully fino and the ground in good condition. The packs were evenly matched, bat the Southland backs were not impressive, their passing movements breaking down frequently. The Southland forwards played well in both the tight and the loose. Otago were, without the aervices of Symonds for a while when he retired injured. Otago held the territorial advantage in the early stages, but later the order was reversed. Southland were unlucky in not scoring on a number of occasions, but missed a. certain chance when McKay failed to give a pass to Gcddes, who had a clear run in Otaeo's first score came when a penalty was awarded for a Southland forward being offside, Bathgate kicking. It appeared that Otago had scored when Smith crossed the line, but a penalty was awarded. Southland heeled from a scrum on Otogo's line, Geddes crossing unopposed. Porter converted. A o half-time the score was: Southland 5, Otago 3. Shortly after half-timo Smith gained possession, drew the defence, and passed to McKenzie, who scored. McKenzie missed the kick. Otago G, Southland 5. McKenzie was caught offside and Southland were awarded a penalty, which Porter goaled. Southland were hammering at Otago's line, and from a passing movement started by the forward l ? McKay raced across. Porter converted. , Otago were awarded a free kick near Southland's twenty-five. Fitidlay goaled. Southland 13, Otago 9. After an Otago passing rush McSkimming cross kicked and the ball rolled over the Southland line. Allen touched down and Bathgate goaled. Otago 14, Southland 13. Southland were attacking when Porter drop-kicked a goal in a sensational manner, tbo whistle blowing a few moments later, making the final scotc: Southland 17, Otago 14. WAIRARAPA BEATEN BY WANGANUI. i i I (PRtSS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM ) i CARTEKTOX, August ->«. J Wanganui defeated Vairarapa at Carter- ' ton to-day by 11 points to !). Tries for the ! winners were scored by Gibson, Water*,, j r.nd Downos, Thompson converting one. For ! Wairarapa Stringfellow, Keeble, and'Rei l scored trie?, none being converted. Wangn :mi scored sis joints to "Wairarapa's three in the fir?t spell. In the second spell )Vu;vaiapa, though playing fourteen men throus h Fitzgerald's retirement in the first sprl) with a broken collar-bone, had the best of the game, and were unlucky not to score thn < Inee. Mr -~VY. Grantham was the rerereo. : The attendance w;\<> 2500. PONEKE WINS WELLINGTON CHAMPIONSHIP. (raESS ASSOCIATION TEt.SaEAIC.) WELLINGTON, August -'l. Pnneke won tlia Wellingiou Rugby chain pionship on Saturday, beatiug Petone by It) points to 13 in a game worthy of the occasion. ■ The winners played better football. Pptoif led 10-nil at the interval, but could not hold the The Poneke hacks wet-! n<>' j to be denied ii> the second spell,- giving :> j

splendid exhibition. The Pantka Club. wMek is celebrating its jubilee this yaar. k»a the championship for the foorte#»th tMM. Other results: Athletic 16, WaltiastMl I*l College Old Boys 28. University €; Kilt ST. Berhampore : Eastbourne 37, Miriit It; Oriental 14. Miramar 6. ELLESMERE SUB-UNION. Following were the results of Saturity'l play:— SENIOR GRADX. Irwell 11; Lincoln 3. United 13, Wtihora 9. Leeston 8, Sonthbrids* •. College 35, Daasandel 10. JUXIOR GRADE. Lincoln College &• Lecston 32, Irwell 0. Soutbbridge 6, Waibor* 5. The final match of the tehool rofldpoiit#** was played at Spring*ton on Trxiaj. totween Irwell. Brookside, tad i Schools, and Tai Tapu. Tha na«M in a draw at «-all. The Bnal *>ll playM io-morrow. RELIEF WORKERS' MATCH. At Burwood Park on Saturday t>>» Coi"" Island relief worker* defeated fcy 6 points to 3, after a keenly-co«teai»4 **■«- IN OTHER CENTRES. (PRESS ASSOCIA.TIOS TKMffWAMS-) AUCKLAND, Amtnri. 21. The Auckland B Rugby leprcaeaUliw defeated South Auckland by tMrUan |MK>» l.> eleven, sfter a rttlwr lagged wtMwti—Wellington Technical College 18, AncWaii Technical College 5. PAIiMEKSTOX KOBTH, Anrat SB. Old Boy® 17, Feilding «; FeiWi** Old Foys 16, United 13; Ki» To* wa fxom Ma*, sey College by default. NAPEER, m *. In the £rst round of tha Xmrm Qvp mhmt knockout competition, Taefaecil Old Saf* 19 beat High School Old Botii (USB «l*i»i pions) 6; Marist Brothers' Old Boj» 13, taafe Pirates 9. WAIPUKUBAU, August *. In tha provincial primary adnata* toil for the Rosa Shield, Central Hmrlnli Wkt defeated Kapier by 10 pointa to S. NEW PLYMOUTH. Aaguat SI. Northern Division final: Straifwd T, ®ta* 3. Stratford play Okaiawa, tk* gaaßlf Division winners, for the propria eial «lnaßpionship. GREYMOBTH. Anew* * Seniors—Cobden 27, United A. Jvamar Cobden 8, United 8.

(CONTINUED.) LEAGUE. THE THIRD TEST. ENGLAND'S NARROW WIN. A HARD AND WILLING GAME. (rRESS .'.*>SOCIATIOi< TEI.F.G.RAtf.) AUCKLAND, August -0. The English League team brought their New Zeiilaud tour to a successful conclusion to-day by winning the third Test by 20 to 18 iu fine conditions. It was easily the visitors' hardest match in New* Zealand, and they were fully etxended throughout. At one stage of the second spell New Zealand were leading by sbc points, but tired against the heavier opposition. England scored the winning try right on time. Tho game was very hard and willing, some of the visiting forwards being cautioned for rough play. New Zealand retaliated on many occasions, and in the tight fists swung freely. Better combination and support of players in trouble won the day for England, but it was a close call, and anybody's game Tight to the end. The crowd of 12,000 was very partisan. The Englishmen were continually hooted, and Sullivan was jeered when running to take the place-kicks. New Zealand showed much improved team work, and on the play were a shade unlucky to lose. At the conclusion of the game the players joined hands in midfield and sang " Auld Lang Syne." The teams were: — New Zealand —N. Campbell. S. Wafcene, A. E. Cooke, C. List, H. Brisbane, E. Brimble, A, Abbott, J. Calder, G. Campbell, Clarke, Laird, E. Lawless, (Jlark. England—J. Sullivan, Hudson, A. Atkinson, A. J. Kisnian, S. Smith, S. Brogden, B. Evans, F. Thompson, L. h. White, Wright, M. Hodgson, A. Fildes, Fcetham. A few minutes after the start Watene drew first blood for New Zealand with a penalty goal from the twentyfive line. New Zealand 2, England 0. The lead was almost immediately increased when Cooke made a fine opening, and the ball flashed along the back line for Brisbane to score wido out. Watene failed to convert. New Zealand 5, England 0.

New Zealand maintained the pressure, and Watene had a penalty shot from a fair position, but failed. Tho New Zealand forwards bustled the Eug- • lish backß,- forcing them into errors. 'Then brilliant individual work byHudson enabled him to cut straight through in a thirty-yard dash for a try. Sullivan converted. Now Zealand 5, England 5. The English backs were combining splendidly, and had New Zealand with their backs to the wall. Sullivan missed a shot at goal. The New Zealanders were tackling too high, and were lucky to keep their line intact on several occasions. ' Cooke kicked cleverly near halfway, Brisbane following up fast and securing the ball. He crossed at the corner for his second try. Clark failed to convert. New Zealand 8, England 5. The English backs retaliated with a sweeping movement. Campbell made a brilliant tackle at Hudson, but Fildes got tho ball, and scored at the corner. Sullivan failed ■to convert. Campbeil retired injured. At half-time the score was: New Zealand 8, England 8. Campbell resumed after the spell. England took the offensive, and were awarded a free-kick for an infringement near New Zealand's line. Sullivan goaled. England 10, New .Zealand 8. The reverse stirred the New Zealande?v who carried play to the visitors* Twenty-five, where Calder missed a penalty kick, which fell short. Slack following up enabled England to lift the offensive. New Zealand returned with a sensational burst, following up a high kick by Clark. It looked as if Cooke would score, but the ball hit the post. Watene missed a penalty kick. A momeht later England again invaded the home territory, and in an attempt to clear Brisbane kicked straight into Sullivan's arms, the English captain potting a fine goal. England 12, New Zealand 8. The most amazing try of the match followed. . Sullivan failed to field a high ball, and Cooke got the ball before the full-back recovered. Cooke headed for the line with two New Zealanders in support, and practically walked in to score under the posts. Watene converted. New Zealand IS, England 12. The crowd went wild with delight a moment later, when Watene made a side-line dash, and when faced by Sullivan passed to Abbott, who had a clear ■run in. Watene converted. New Zealand 18, England 12. " The visitors made rigorous efforts to bridge the gap, and the New Zealandcrs were penned almost on their goal-line. Then Feetham got the ball and passed to Smith, who scored in a good position. Sullivan goaled. New Zealand 18, England 17. Atkinson broke away, and passed to Hudson, who scored in the corner. Sullivan failed with a difficult kicic. Time was called almost immediately, with tho score: England 20, New Zealand 18. *• Mr A. Harlock was the referee.

ENGLISH TEAM SAILS. \. (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) AUCKLAND, August 21. Tfao English Rugby League team was "iron an enthusiastic farewell on their departure for England by the last night. The captain, J. Sulln an, expressed. appreciation ot . tlie Hospitality extended to the Visitors.

VIVIAN CUP.

HORNBY AND ADDINGTON WIN. LINWOOD'S second loss. Eesults: Addington 13, Linwood 7. Hornby 27, Riccarton 0. Under perfect conditions the Canterbury Rugby League's Vivian Cup competition was continued oil Saturday, after a two weeks spell. In the Addington-Linwoud clash at Sydenham, the football was of a poor class, neither side handling up to form. Hornby had no difficulty in beating Riccarton, »t Hornbv. being altogether too clever and stron- in the backs. Witli three matches gono Hornbv and Addington are . the only teams unbeaten in this competition, and the winner will prcbablv be one o£ these. Ijiuuood, win o£ the McKcon Cup and Thacker Shield competitions, have now been beate and. can definitely be counted out. ADDINGTON (13) v. LINWOOD (7). The match between Linwood and Addiugton was important, in that the former had to win to have a chance, for tho tr.plo croNW for tho year, nud Addington are very keen to win one o£ tho competitions. The pla> was not inspiring. Right from the outs t backs on both sides made mis akes onid goo passiug rushes were rare. Solid tackling luled for most of the first spell, but alter that tackles too often developed into dumping," and for « time the game was rough, with fists flying in all the tight work. M. A. Smith was ordered off. Towards the en the plav improved quite a lot, but still it was not what was expected from two good teams. Among tho Green men Fairman, the half-back, was outstanding as the best player on the ileld, with Rogers always to he seen in the forward dashes. Brimble, in spite of many mistakes, was about the best of the Addington backs hut it was not a real Addington line. 1 lanagan, Brownie, and Ward cannot ha separated in commenting on the pack. The teams were as follows: — Addington—l>. Simpson; Ij. Amos. Tj. liiggins, C. Larsen; J. Amos. C. Brimble; _ L. Clegg; L. Brownie, F. Flanagan, R. Ward, W. Cooto. Jack Amos, L. Wehncr. Linwood —F. Jackson: K. Jorgensen, C. Ayres. J. Kelly; F. Lynskey, C. Priest; C. Fairman; M. Smith, W. Rogers, G. Sharp, I'. Chick, T. McCausland, A. Stuart. Addington started off two men short and against the wind, so Linwood soon had an advantage in ground and kept the Black and Whites on defence. Bad passing kept the Greens out until J. Amos fumbled iu picking up the ball on the line and the ever alert Fairman snapped up to score. Jorgenseu failed at goal, but later mado amends by kicking a good long penalty. Now at full strength Addington made a better showing, but were unable to score, and when their opponents surged back Jackson fielded very cleanly and potted a nice goal to leave Linwood ahead by 7 points to 0 at halftime. Play reopened moro briskly than in the first spell, with the Addington backs trying hard to stage passing rushos. Tho tackling, however, was too hard to let them go far, besides which dropped passes were too frequent. J. Amos opened Addington'n account with a penalty from well out. Briniblo was responsible for the best Tun of the day ■when he received cleanly from Clegg, cut in past the defence, shaking off two tackles as he did so, and set out for tho line. Ho was blocked, but burst nicely from his tackles to go over well out. -J. Amos missed at goal. Soon after Brimble was in tho limelight again With a good sprint which took the Magpies well lip tho field. Brownie carrying on to score, Clegg missed at goal. A strong Green rush looked like scoring, but the only result was that the players knocked the posts down. Fooling by Jackson gave Addington tho last try. He had tho ball almost on his own, but while he was waiting W T ard dashed in to score. J. Amos goaled. Final score:

Addington 13, Xanwood 7. Referee: Mr A. Brury. HORNBY (27) v. RICCARTON (0). Hornby and Kiecarton met at Hornby, the home team having mi easy victory, it was a clear-cut win, the Blucks completely outplaying liiccarton in all departments. Uiccarton were kept defending for the greater part of the game, the Hornby rearguard being in great form. \Vilkie and Palamountain ran straight, and Ilowison at centre went better than usual. AVellsniore was the star winger, and at present must be the best in the coinpetition. bliackel had to bear tho brunt of the Riccarton defence, and played well, but was well marked. Preston at first five-eighths was ineffective throughout the match. When he did break away he generally held on too long. From the kick-off Ifornby attacked, N. Vivian opening the scoring when lie went over at the corner from a loose rush. Howison then gave Wellsmore a clear run in. Palasnountayi goaliDg. AVellsniore gathered in a weak line kick and sped over at the corner. The same player notched his third try when, with very little room to work in, he made a determined run along the line to go over at the corner for an unconverted try. Hornhy maintained tlic .ittin-I; until the half-time whistle sounded with the score: Hornby 34, Riccarton 0. Ragged play marked the opening of the second spell. Then C. Wilkie broko away and ran right through to touch down under the posts. Palamountain converted. Carey scored the next try after picking up from the ruck. He also goaled. From a forward scramble Dunn burst over at the corner for an unconverted try. Hornby were still attacking. when the final whistle sounded with the score:

Hornby 27, Riccarton 0. Referee: Mr K. Jones. • JUNIOR GRADE. Sydenham 11, Linwood 0. Addington 17, Woolstou 2. THIRD GRADE. Sydenham 38, Hornby Linwood A 15, Linwood B 5. Waimairi H 3, Addington 6. FOURTH GRADE. Riccarton 6, Waimairi 5. Linwood B 14, Addington 8. SCHOOLBOYS' GRADE. Norman Cox Cup. Canterbury 19, West Coast 6. IN OTHER CENTRES. (press association teleghams.) DUNEDIN, August 30. •Christian Brothers 16, City 9; Pacific 29, Athletic 0.

ASSOCIATION. ENGLISH CUP FINAL. WESTERN BEAT THISTLE. With the playing of the English Cup final between AVestern and Thistle at English Park on Saturday the season's senior grade competitions were concluded. In beating the Scots by the only goal scored, Western not only won the English Cup but were the first local team to bring about the downfall of the Scots for the season. It was by no means a brilliant exposition ol the code, for science was almost completely subjugated by speed and solid tackling. There was, however, some compensation for the absence ol' light and shade. Iho game was full of robust action, and many exciting incidents were staged •which had as their genesis most unorthodox tactics. There was quite a good muster of spectators present, and for a club match the partisan element was very much in evidence. The ground was dry and fast, and there was no wind. WESTERN-(1) v. THISTLE (0). The teams were:— Western (Black) —G. Colville, S. Cawtheray, W. Kelly, R. Henderson, G. Roberts, A. F. Kllis, 1\ Bridgins, A. McMillan, W. Whittington, W. Haley, E. Colville. Thistle (Blue and Black) —M. Mitchell, G. Johnston, G. Sutherland, J. Paton, A. Sutherland, A. Walker, G. Clements, D. Sutherland, A. Trotter. J. Bruue. G. Walker. Thistle lost the toss, and kicked off facing a strong sun. A series of rather tame exchanges dominated in a snappy Thistle raid, and vhon Trotter lashed in a long drive on the sward Colville turned the ball out right at (he foot of the upright. A Western counter-attack had the Scots defenders on their toes, but a clearing kick by G. Sutherland let Trotter away down the centre. G. Walker next clayed on the left, and he looked dangerous until Kelly nipped in to clear. Play speeded up, and the exchanges showed little favour. A Western attack produced a corner. E. Colville placed nicely, and Whittington headed homo via the cross-bar. Western 1. Thistle 0. Play entirely favoured Thistle for a spell, but Cavtheray,' Kelly. and G. Colville put ui) a superb defence. From a corner kick Thistle almost successfully worked an old strategy. Clements centred, the ball low. G.

Sutherland slipped from the ruck and turnod the ball just over the cross-bar. "Western look a hand, fnd Mitchell was given an anxious time iu tlio Scots' goal. At halftime the score was: Western 1, Thistle 0. The second spell opened sensationally. From the kick-off the ball worked out to Colville. l'rom close to the goal-Hue the winger drove iu, and Mitchell had to drop full length to turn the ball out. The Scots took a turn with Trotter t.nd Bruce in the van. JD. Sutherland played across to G. Walker on the left. The winger had a great opening, but his shot swerved just outside the upright. Play swnng back again with Whittington forging his way through. Bridgins snapped up well out, and he placed a fast low nWot which missed hy inches. Once more Thistle drovo into it. Trotter led this foray, and in a melee Or. Colville was brought down in possession just outside the goal. The "Western keeper flung the ball behind for a corner. Thistle now fought desperately /or the equaliser, but the .Blacks' defence was invincible. A break-away by Western left Whittington in possession, hut under pressure from G. Sutherland ancl G. Walker the Blacks* centr-3-forward shot wide. Play was pretty willing now, and some solid knocks were exchanged. Western were attacking at the call of time, and the score was: Western 1, Thistle 0. Referee: -Mr W. Craik. At (he. conclusion of the match Mrs R. English, on behalf of the donor, handed the cup to Gr. Roberts, captain of the Western team. JUNIOR GRADE. Humphreys Cup Final. Played as a curtain-raiser to the Knglish C'up mat-ell, Thistlo and Marists met as finalists for the Humphreys Cup at English Park The teams played a particularly fiue and clean game. Some of the combined movements were equal to iinything seen in senior grade football, and the excellent spirit which pervaded: tho teams was an example and object lesson. Marist held the lead until well oil in the second half. After Thistle had equalised tho Greens lost some of their aggressiveness, and the Scots finally won by three goals to one. The goalkeepers of each team played particularly well. The scorers _ for Thistle were Anderson (") and Cairns. Pearson registered for Marists. Mr . If. Towart was referee. At tho conclusion of the game slv G. Dickinson, chairman of the Canterbury Football Association, congratulated the players on their fine tame, and presented the cup t" tho Thistle team.

THIRD GRADE. Watson Cup. Marist 8, Xomads 1. Referee: Mr Doree. Thistle fi, St. Mary * 2. Referee: -Mr b. Cvail. rOTTRTH GRADE. White Cup. Western S. New Brighton 3. "Referee: Mr J. Cawtheray. FIFTH GRADE. Technical 5, Celtic 1. Referee; 11 r It. McKeown. Thistle beat New Brighton bv default. Nomads beat y.M.C.A. by default. SIXTH GRADE. Western 10, St. Albans 0. Referee: Mr L. Dohcrty. Technical 11, Celtic 1. Referee: Mr \\. Hallum. Thistlo beat Linwood by default. Canterbury Team to Play Westland. Tho following team has been selected to represent Canterbury against Westland at English Park on Saturday next: —G. Colville (Western). S. Cau'thoray (Western), J. Kelly (Western), G. Roberts (Western), I!. Sutherland (Thistle), A. Walker (Thistle). F. Craggs (Technical). D. Sutherland (Thistle), A. McMillan (Western), C. Goode (Nomads). G. Walker (Thistle). Keserves: M. McKcndry (Maris!), 11. Stoneman (Xomads).

CHATHAM CUP FINALS. SOUTH ISLAND. (rRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) BUXKDI.V, August 20. 11l tho Chatham Cup South Island final Millerton All Blacks defeated Maori Hill (Ota go) by 3 goals to 1. Otago were a man short most of the second spell. Ten minutes be/ore time the scores were one all. br.t the visitors, who were speedier and more skilled, placed two more goals. Cowan. Blythe, and Taylor snored for Millerton and I'lootor for Maori Ilill. NORTH ISLAND. (PRESS ASSOCIATION TEU'.fiBAU.) lIAMILTOX, August "0. Wellington Mariftts and Hamilton 'Wanderers met in the North Island final for the Chatham Cup at Seddon Park, Hamilton, this afternooji. The match played in iine weather before an attendance estimated at 1500. Over the early sluge, the play was fairly even and not- spectacular. Tho fust goal" came to Marist ten minutes after the start, when a long pass from Barton was picked up by Kershaw, who passed to Marshall, the latter scoring a fine goil. Turkington, the Marist goalie, effected a magnificent savo soon alter, when Stewart sent in a high pilot from directly in front of the goal, .further success came to Marist when the ball travelled the length of the field to Marshall, whose shot went home. Marist continued to attack until Cavaye broke away and passed to Stewart-, who scored a fine goal for Wanderers. At half-time the score was: Marist 2, Wanderers 1. Tho first half of the second spell was not spectacular. Marist showed better combination but Wanderers' defence was strong. The scores were evened when a long pass froin Corkindalo was picked up by llogers, who centred, Cavaye scoring from a melee in the goal-mouth. Shortly after a Marist attack culminated in Caldwell, Wanderers' centre-half, kicking through his own goalmouth when attempting to clear, giving Marist the lead. The game ended with Ihe score: Marist 3, Wanderers 2.

IN OTHER CENTRES. (PRESS ASSOCIATION' TELEGRAMS.) AUCKLAND, August 20. Glen Injioa 3, Thistle 1: Y.M.C.A. 2, Pcnsonby 0; Wellington Technical 0 drew with Auckland Technical 0. PALMERSTON, NORTH, August 20. Athletic 2, City T. WELLINGTON. August 21. Auld Memorial Cup, first division: Diamonds 2, Waterside 1. Championship: Hospital 3, Swifts J. First Reserves Cud : Seatoun 3, Diamonds 2. MATCHES IN SCOTLAND. (UXITED PRESS ASSOCIATION—BT ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH —CO PYHIGHT.) (Received August 21st, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, August 20. Following are the results of the Scottish Association football matchesFIRST DIVISION. Aberdeen 1, Motherwell 1. Clyde 1, East Stirlingshire Falkirk 2, St. Mirren it. Hamilton Academicals 1, Celtic 1. Hearts 4, Airdrieonians 0. Kilmarnock 6, Third Lanark 0. Greenwich Morton 2, Cowdenbeath 2. Queen's Park 2, Dundee 0. Rangers 4, Ayr 1. St. Johnstone 2, Partick Thistle 1. SECOND DIVISION. Albion Rovers 2, Hibernians 0. Arbroath i, Queen of the South 0. Bo'ness 2, Alloa 2. Brechin 2. Raifh Rovers 4. Dundee United 2, Stenhoussomuir 1. Dunfermline 0. Forfar 3. Kaat Fife 4, St. Bernard? 0. Kdmburstli 2, Montrose I. King's Park 1, Armadale 1. Leith Athletic 3, Dumbarton 1.