FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20918, 27 July 1933, Page 14

FOOTBALL.

KUGBY. TOWN FINISH STRONGLY. COUNTRY BEATEN, 30-11. EXCELLENT FORWARD PLAY. Although not a very polished exhibition of Rugby, the annual Town v. Country match, which was played at the Show Grounds yesterday afternoon, kept the interest of the large crowd until the final whistle. Town won by 30 points to 11. but lor the greater part of the game play was very even, each team alternately taking the lead. There was much excellent forward play on each side, but the work of the backs lacked finish until the Town men got into their stride in the closing stages of the game. It is doubtful whether the match was «f very much assistance to the representatives' selector. There were some very useful forwards in the country team, but the backs did not impress as likely to fill any of the gaps in the Canterbury side. The performance of N. Mussen, the Ellesmere player, ■was watched with interest, as he had shown promise of being a useful fullback, but the game had not been in progress long before he had to retire with an injury. L. Hollow (Peninsula) who took his place, was not impressive. The best of the Country three-quarters was J. Mitchell (Malvern), who made the most of his opportunities, and several times turned defence into attack. Good Country Forwards. The Country backs received their lair share of the ball, and were well served by J. Stackhouse, the North Canterbury half-back. C. Innes (Malvern), first five-eighths, handled well, and the heavy T. P. Robinson (Peninsula), a player who has represented Canterbury as a forward, was determined in both attack and defence. The whole back line, as a matter of fact, defended very solidly. H. Milliken (Malvern) was the outstanding Country forward, showing speed and dash. He was always up •with the ball, although showing a tendency to get offside at times. He was well supported by J. Busch (North Canterbury) and G. Inglis (Malvern), but the whole pack' were hard working and enterprising. New Men Play Well. The display of the Town backs, as a whole, was disappointing, although all of the men new to representative football performed well. G. T. Nolan, at full-back, handled surely and kicked with length and direction, although he was occasionally bustled by the fastfollowing Country forwards. G. F. Hart and W. J. Brown did not receive a great number of opportunities, but the former used his speed to advantage in scoring two fine tries, and the latter was outstanding on defence. C. J. Oliver, at centre, was responsible lor some good movements, but he was also responsible for the breakdown of some other rushes. , G F. Stevens, the young Linwood player, did all that was required of him at half-back, although constantly harried by a forward pack that broke very quickly and was not always scrupulous about keeping on side. <Vfter some Initial uncertainty, he fed his backs with smart passes, and went down to the forward rushes in good style. He scored two tries late in the game—the reward of fast following up. R. Hazelhurst played a sound and heady game, and K.. S. Mortlock was keen to scent openings. J. E. Manchester was the outstanding forward for Town, playing another dashing game. A. I. Cottrell and A. H. Andrews were also prominent throughout. F. J. Foley was a grafter in the tight work. The teams were as follows: — , Town. G. T. Nolan (H. 5.0.8.). G. F. Hart (Christchurch), C. J. Oliver (Merivale), W. Brown (Sydenham). R. Hazelhurst (Sydenham, K. S. Mortlock (Old Boys). G. F. Stevens (Linwood). A. I. Cottrell (Christchurch), A. Bowes (H. 5.0.8.), R. K. King (Sydenham), J. E. Manchester (Christchurch, F. Thompson (Linwood), A. M. Hartnell (University), A. H. Andrews (University), F. J. Foley (H. 5.0.8.). Country. N. Mussen (Ellesmere). C J. Mcintosh (Peninsula), L. Jenkins (Malvern). J. Mitchell (Malvern). T P. Robinson (Peninsula), C. Innes (Malvern). J. Stackhouse (North Canterbury). W. Lindsay (Hurunui). G. Inglis (Mal- ' vern), E. Watkins (Ellesmere), J. J. Busch (North Canterbury), H. Milliken (Malvern). T. Donaldson (Malvern), C. M. C. Wilson (Peninsula), L. Blomquist (Peninsula). The referee was Mr V. Craw. THE PLAY. Town kicked off, Country having an advantage with the sun at its back. A penalty took play into the Country twenty-five, where Mortlock marked. His drop-kick at goal fell under the bar. The Country backs got going when Nolan mis-kicked, but Mitchell was lowered by Brown. Country had two penalties in quick succession just outside the twenty-five, and with the second Mussen goaled. » Country 3, Town 0.

'Country was forced immediately, and from a scrum in midfield Stevens sent Hazelhurst and Mortlock away, the latter cutting in beautifully before letting Oliver over at the corner, with Hart in support outside him. Nolan s kick missed. Town 3, Country 3. Mortlock repeated his performance a minute later, but the movement was swamped. Mitchell intercepted in a dangerous passing rush, and set oft down the line. He shook free of Brown's tackle, but was brought down by Nolan. Jenkins twice saved well for Country, whose backs were cramping their opponents' movements. After give-and-take play, Country pressed with raking forward movements. Milliken gained ground with a good dash, and although the movement was held up, the ball was well gathered m by Blomquist, who dived over near the posts. Robinson converted. Country 8, Town 3. Town lost possession in a passing rush, and Jenkins put in a dash. He elected to short-kick with several men in support, and Nolan saved well. Mussen was hurt in stopping the Town rush, and Hollow took his place at full-back. Country was winning most of the scrums at this stage, but mak- ) ing little progress. The Town back movements were also breaking down through poor handling. Half-time came with the secures: Country 8, Town 3. Immediately after the resumption Stevens sent his backs away, Oliver cutting through and leaving Hart with only the full-back to beat. Hart's speed took him well past Hollow for a good try at the corner. Hartnell missed. Country 8, Town 6.

Town was pressing hard, and Bowes j went over at the corner. He had put his foot out, however. Bowes was hurt in. being tackled, and Suckling came on in his place. Manchester, Hartnell, and Foley took part in a dribbling rush which King and Andrews carried on. They were not supported, however, and Country cleared. The Town backs went away in a good rush, and Hart dashed over at the corner. The crowd thought that he had knocked on, but the ball had bounced off his knee. Hartnell made a good attempt to convert, but missed. Town 9, Country 8. Town was penalised in its own twenty-five, after Country had launched some hot attacks, and Robinson goaled. Country 11, Town *J. Immediately after. Town was awarded a penalty. and Hazelhurst goaled from a similar position. Town 12, Country 11. Stevens worked the blind side, and Hart dashed down the line. His kick bounced the wrong way, and Country forced. Mortlock broke through after Manchester had made a fine run. and passed out to Brown. The latter swerved infield, short-kicked, and Stevens won the race for (he touchdown. Hazelhurst converted. Town 17, Country 11. The Town backs again swung into action, and Hartnell carried on. His pass to Andrews left that player with a clear run in by the posts. Nolan converted. Town 22, Country 11. Inncs intercepted a Town passing rush, and broke clear. Mortlock, however, won the race for the forcedown., Town was forced again immediately after. . Hazelhurst bullocked Ins way ihrough a press of forwards, and Suckling dribbled on. Stevens, who was again well up with the play, scored. Manchester missed the kick. Town 25, Country 11. Passing between Stevens and Brown gained ground,- and Cottrell received in a good position, scoring near the posts. Nolan goaled. Time was called soon after with the scores: Town 30, Country 11. Past Matches. The record of matches played to date is as follows: 1921 —Town won 22 0. 1922—Country won 15—9. 1923—Town won 19—6. 1924—Country won 17—10. 1925—Town won 39—9. 1926—Town woit 45—0. 1927—Town won 57—5. 1928—Country won 22—18. 1929 —Country won 9—B. 1930 —Town won 41—3. 1931—Town won 30—0. 1932—Town won 19—3.

Town has won eight ol the matches, scoring 317 points, and Country has won lour, scoring 89 points. POSSIBLES V. PROBABLES.j TEAMS FOK SATURDAY'S TRIAL. The Possibles and Probables teams, which will meet at Lancaster Park on Saturday afternoon in a trial for the selection of a Canterbury representative team, are as follows, including the emergencies:— Possibles. N. Mussen (Ellesmere). J. Mitcholl (Malvern), N. Dunshea (Linwood, A. Bullivant (Merivale), K. S. Moitlock (Old Boys), A. P. Cobden (Old Bo>.->). N Boutercy (Christchurch), K. Lowiy (Old Boys), G. Suckling (MetMyale', A. Bourne (Merivale), F. J. loleyJOU Boys), W. Coll (Athletic), A. M. HaUnell (University), S. Mntterson ( l-' in " wood), J. G. Rankin (Old Boys), .. Billings (Ellesmere) J. J. Biuc 1 (North Canterbury). L. Brown (b>denham), and J. Hatterslc} tS>cl_i ham). , ~ Probables. G T Nolan. (Old Boys), J. Jacobs (Old Boys), J. Pawson (ChrLstchurch), W. J. Brown (Sydenham). C. H. McPhail (Old Boys), R. Hazelhurst (Sydenham), G. F. Stevens (Linwood), L, Watkins (Ellesmere), J. Wade (Christchurch), H. Mooriey (Albion), K. Thomas (Sydenham), P. G. Roberts (University), O. Hattersley 'Sydenham), C. Wilson (Peninsula), H. MUliken (Malvern), W. Lindsay (Hurunui), F J. French (Sydenham), I'. Thompson (Linwood), and C. Innes (Malvern). UNIVERSITIES' MATCH. EASY WIN* FOR CANTERBURY. Canterbury College had a comfoitable win over Victoria College in the annual match played at the Show Grounds yesterday, as a curtain-raiser to the Town v. Country match; but contrary to expectations the game failed to reach the standard usually associated with university football. In the first half the play was extremely poor, and mistakes by both sides w;re monotonous in their regularity. ihe Canterbury College forwards were hooking the ball to their backs at one fairly long period time after time, but with faulty handling, bad passing, and a tendency to hold on too long, the attacks broke down. In this half Canterbury College scored two tries, both at the end of the half, but on the recommencement of the game an improvement was seen, more particularly on Canterbury's side, and the play was productive of some excellent movements by the home side. One of these movements started from Canterbury's twenty-five, finishing in a try under the posts after a thrilling passing burst. There were other movements which aproached this in brilliance, but much of their impressiveness was lost as a result of the many mistakes which continued to be made. Few of the Victoria College team showed up. The pack was overshadowed by the Canterbury College forwards, but both Diedrich and Ongley were outstanding forwards. In the Canterbury College pack D. J. Wilson led many of the rushes and was well supported by Simmers, Hamilton, and Roberts. The inside backs for Victoria were weak and offered little resistance to McCormack and Parsons in the second half. These two played good games when they settled down. Hopkinson at centre was sound, and the wingers, Loveridge and Hayman, were dangerous on attack. The teams were: Canterbury College. E. B. Fooks. L. G. Loveridge, D. Hopkinson, L. Hayman. G. Parsons D. McCormack J. McAuliffe. D. J. Wilson, R. Simmers, F. Wilson, R. Hamilton, M. Hilgendorf, P. Roberts, M. McKee, R. Rodgers. Victoria College. J. Blandford. R. Evans, J. Ruru, P. Feltham D. Kane, J- Thurston K. Macaulay. J. Deck, R. Ongley, C. Claris, R. Diedrich, L. Desborough, J. Frost, S. Eade, B. O'Shea. Scrambling play marked the early stages of the game, Canterbury being kept on the defensive. The Wellington forwards penned Canterbury on the line for a period, but Canterbury eventually forced. From the twenty-five kick the play brighUined, the Canterbury backs going away on the blind side, but Loveridge's pass in-field a few yards from the line went astray and Victoria cleared. The Canterbury College forwards were now hooking well, but the attacks were making little ground. After a long period of

attack. Canterbury College opened the scoring when Fooks kicked a line field goal from 40 yards out. Canterbur v College •!, Victoria College 0. Within four minutes of the kick-oil'. Canterbury College scored again. Parsons began a rush, passed to Rodgers, who burst through a ruck of forwards to make a good run and pass to Loveri'L;«.\ i.overidge sent the ball back to tin. I'urwards, and D. J. Wilson made a determined dash to score well out. The kick missed. Canterbury College 7. Victoria College 0. Canterbury College, playing with more precision, went into an "attack again. Hayman secured with room to work in, made a fast dash down the line, swerved infield and passed to Roberts. The latter was caught in possession but Parsons kicked the ball over the line and followed up to score. I.overidge missed an easy kick. HalL'-timc was called with the .-core: Canterbury College 10, Victoria ' College 0.

Victoria College opened its score shortly after Ihe resumption, Blandford kicking a neat field goal. Canterbury College 10. Victoria College 4 Canterbury College attacked strongly from the kick-oft' and the forwards worked deep into Victoria's territory. From a ; eriiiii near Ihe twenty-five yard line. McCormaek ran round on the blind .side and passed to Loveridge. who made a short dash and dived aero.-,;- for a determined try by the corner flag. The kief: missed. Canlerbuty College Victoria College 4 Canterbury College's next score was brilliant. McCormaek dashed through a gap from Canterbury's twenty-five yard line and passed to Simmers. The ball then went to I.overidge on thej wing, infield to Simmers, to Parsons' and finally to McCormaek. who scored between the posts. Loveridge converted the kick. Canterbury College lti. Victoria College 4. Canterbury College was now almost continuously on the attack, and soon afterwards scored tinder the posts after Parsons had made an opening. Loveridge converted. Canterbury College Victoria College i. Backs and forwards again ' ombined in a movement which started from 45 yards out and finished when McCormaek ran across near the posts. Loveridge converted. Canterbury College 23, Victoria College 4. The 'Same ended with Victoria attacking'. Canterbury College 28, Victoria College t. •Mr R. .J. G. Collins was the referee. DINNER TO 'VISITORS. ! VICTORIA COLLEGE TEAM ENTERTAINED. The Canterbury College football team entertained the Victoria College team at dinner in the evening after file annua! football match. Professor T. G. R. Blunt presided, and representatives were present from the Canterbury Rugby Union. Mr L. G. Loveridge. captain of the i team which defeated Victoria College ! was greeted with applause when lie rose to speak. He congratulated Victoria College on its performance. It i had been a tine game, he said, and Canterbury College players had never enjoyed a match as much as they had' enjoyed that day's game. No doubt sea sickness had prevented the Victoria College men from showing thenbest form in the match. Mr R. Deidrich, captain of the Victoria College team, said Victoria College had no excuses. They had had difficulty in getting a team together, but had managed to come down with quite a good one. The Canterbury backs haci played like a machine and he mentioned particularly Loveriilge's play. He congratulated the Canterbury team on its play, and thanked the club for its entertainment. Mr J. Ruru, of Victoria College, proposed the health of the Canterbury College team, and Mr Max Eales replied. Mr C. H. Perkins, of Victoria ColI lege, in proposing the health of the Canterbury Rugby Un'on, said that both colleges appreciated the help it had given them, since without that help they would be unable to play their annual match. Dr. W. S. Seed, vice-president of the union, replied, congratulating both teams on their sporting spirit. Mr R. Beattie proposed the health ot the referee. Mr It. G. Collins, ana Mi Collins replied. Mr J. K. Moloney also spoke. He expressed the; opinion that no team could play at its best when it had come straigiit ofl' the ferry .steamer. He suggested that in future the Victoria College team should spend a night m Christchurch before the match. At the end of the dinner a presentation was made to Mr Max Eales by Canterbury College Football Club m honour of his approaching marriage and the Victoria College team then left to catch the ferry steamer.

HIGH SCHOOL BEATS ST. BEDE'S. AN INTEKJiSTIXt; (iAMIi. Christchurch Boys' High School beat St. Bede's College by 19 points to 0 yesterday in the annual match between the two schools. The game was played on the St. Bede s College ground under ideal conditions. In spite of the big difference in the score the game was interesting to watch, although it did not come up to the standard expected of school football. The College forwards played a magnificent game, and but for their success in keeping the ball away from the speedy School backs the score must have been bigger. They were faster off the mark than their opponents, and had better control of the ball, both in the scrums and in dribbling. The School forwards were cjuite willing to work, but were often slow in getting the ball away to the half, who was many times smothered by the fast breaking College forwards before he could get a pass away. The School forwards were also inclined to be slow in packing round the ball. The School backs, although they did not play nearly so well as they did against Christ's College last week, were definitely superior to their opponents. They were faster, had far more thrust and dash, and handled more surely. Because of the brilliant College forwards, they saw even less of the ball than they did in the match las! week. McNeill was caught several times when he should not have been I at the beginning of the game, but he played much better later on. Brooks and Feary again worked together well, but were inclined to hang on ioo long, which was poor policy with such a fast three-quarter line outside them. Cook played an excellent game. The St. Bede's backs all tackled well, and the full-back, Flattery, brought off many valuable saves. White, Scully, and McEvedy were often prominent. It is interesting to note that Christ's College and High School, which drew last week G-all. both beat St. Bede's by 19 points, the Christ'sSt. Bede's score being 22 to 3. The teams were:— Boys' High School. Full-back: E. A. Vincent. Three-quarters: G. B. Eathorne, R. F. Cook (captain'*, E. F. Ullrich. Five-eighths: W. M. Brooks, H. T. Feary. Half-back: G. A. McNeill. Forwards: P. N. Trolove, I;. A. G. Rich, D. A. Bromley, F. J. Leckie, S. G. Boyd, F. G. Bain, L. O. Smellie, C. F. McKee. St. Bede's College. Full-back: C. Flattery. Three-quarters: L. McMahon, A. Hendren, G. McEvedy. Five-eighths: P. Scully, P. Sheehan. Half-back: D. White. Forwards: P. O'Malley, W. Heffernan, H. Quinn 'captain), W. Dando, T. Dew, D. Daly, P. Smith, R. Griffiths.

The Play. I The College forwards dribbled down to the School twenty-live soon after the kick-off, where from a scrum Scully cut through the defence and tossed a long pass out to McMahon, who could not quite get to the ball. A free kick relieved for School, but the College forwards, playing a fast, worrying game, were soon back to the School ground. School was in a dangerous position for a time, but from a line-out nearly on the line the School forwards took the ball down to the twenty-five. Then a passing rush among the School backs switched the play across the field. A College back movement broke down, and Cook snapped up the ball and broke clear away. He ran from beyond half-way, swerved past Flattery, and was too fast to be caught. He scored in a handy position, and Vincent converted. High School 5, St. Bede's 0. Soon after the School backs were in action from a scrum, and the ball went right, along the line to Ullrich, who sprinted away down the iine to be stopped just in time by Flattery. Give and take play followed until College was given a free kick. White had a long shot at goal which School forced. Soon after White just missed with another penalty. A School back fielded the ball, and play came back to the twenty-five. Feary obtained from a scrum, kicked, followed hard, and caught the ball again. He spurted away for a fine solo effort, but was well stopped by Flattery. The College backs stalled a rush from a scrum, but Scully's pass went astray. Cook snapped it up just out.side the School twenty-five, dashed downfield, and side-stepped the full-back to score his second runaway try. this time under the posts. White goaled. High School 10, St. Bede's College 0. College attacked for a while, but just before half-time School was given a free kick, which went out at half-way. The score then was High School l!t, St. Bede's College 0. School attacked from the kick-on', and the backs and forwards combined to take play nearly to the College line. The forwards came round and hooked it back to McNeill, who snapped a pass out to Eathorne. He dived over wide out. Vincent's kick was a good one but just missed. High School 13, St. Bede's College 0. School stayed on the offensive, and Vincent had a good attempt at a penalty from wide out. The College forwards swept down to the School twenty-live, where White had a fruitless kick at goal from a penalty in a fairly easy position. College continued to attack until some good line i kicks took play down to half-way. A j scrum was ordered here, and School ; hooked it. McNeill slipped round the 1 blind side and sent to Eathorne, who sprinted down the line and swerved 1 past Flattery to scon.' in the corner. ! Vincent's luck hit the post below the j crossbar. High School Hi, St. Bede's j Coll cue 0.

Play stayed at midficld for some ! time "until MrEvedy made a smart run down the line and tossed in to White, who was well stopped by the forwards. School had worked down to ; College territory when a hick tame s out to Eathorne's lie ran across, t picked it up at full speed, and threw j a lonij pass 1o Cook, who made a good run before lie was topped. Soon after College forced, but School re- 1 turned to the attack, and a Collcr.e ; forward was (jff-side in front of the j posts. Vincent put over an easy penalty. High School iy, St. Bede's College 0. I The College backs, with .some useful short kicks into touch, went down to the School twentv-tive, but School j was back to half-way when time was j called with the score ,

School 19, St. Bede's College 0. Referee: Mr E. A. Empson. WAIKARAI'A Ol T( LASSIiD. ti":rss Ahho ■ ia" i TH>.r. n: > v.WELLINGTON, July 2G. The Wellington Rugby team beat Wairarapa at Athletic Park to-day by 43 points to IG. There wa.s an attendance of 6000. The weather was fine, but a strong southerly wind tended to upset the play of the backs. Wellington, with the wind behind it, led at half-time by 30 points to 8 after a bright display. Wairarapa tightened the game up in the second spell, which was dull, and relieved only occasionally by bursts of bright play. Wellington had a better combination than the visiting side, which contained many voting players. Tries were scored for Wellington by Tage, Fuller, Butler, Dellabarca (3>, Byddcr <2), nnd Iteid. Fuller converted five and kicked two penalty goals. The scorers lor Wairarapa were Wise, Fitzgerald, and Frascr-Smith. Hemi converted two and kicked a penalty. A WIN FOR AUCKLAND. (rR'JbS ASSOCIATION* TELBGitm.) DARGAVILLE, July 26. The first representative Rugby game of the season was played to-day in fine weather before 1500 persons. Auckland beat North Auckland by 25 points to 11 in a game full of interest and very last. Auckland's fast set of clean handling bucks was too clever for the northerners, who depended more on their rugged forwards, who played their usual hard rucking game. For Auckland, Finlayson, Solomon, Jamieson <2». and Carter scored tries, Slyfie'd converting all of them. For North Auckland, Cooper, Holmwood, and scored tries, and Abbott converted one. Corner v/as the outstanding back on the ground. In a trial game to select the North Auckland Maori team for the Prince of Wales Cup j;ames, Northern Wairoa 8, beat Whangarei 6, in a ragged game. CANVASS FOR FUNDS. UP.r.SS ASSOCIA'J IO>," 'JKr.KGP.AMJ BLENHEIM, July 26. The canvass for funds to assist the Marlborough Rugby Union's southern tour is meeting with a good response. A sign of the times is that a number of farmers who are unable to spare cash have made donations in kind. Recently the secretary of the union and a keen supporter visited the Grovetown, Spring Creek, and Tua Marina districts and returned to town with a mixed freight of grain, hay, and fruit which realised about £5. SECONDARY SCHOOLS' COMPETITION. Alter ;i |io>l|)ononicnt vi :i urrk, the Cliriatcliurcli MTOiidury schools continued their Tlusby football competition vosterday, when the sixth round ol! matches took plnce. Owing to tho .".nnual gamo between the first fi/teens of Boys' School ami St. ISfcde'K College, a number ot' competition lrintrhoK were postponed. Tho following ivero tho results:—OPEN DIVISION. •SECOND GIiADK. Christ.'i College A beat Christ'.- Oollpeo R by 'JB points to b. Tieferee: Mi' A. G. Gnrn.sev. West, < hristchr.rek Ki-trict lligli School beat Technical School bv lili points to :S. TJefcren; llr A. A. Fiemkr. Tho match between ho.vV High School V tind Boys' High School 11 Mas postponed. TIUKI) C.ItADK. All malclie; in this grade were postponed. 10 L'lff II GIiADK. Ijoy.s' High School A beat Boys' Higb School B by 10 points to 0. Referee: Air J. F. Moffat. Technical High School boat West Christcliurcli District High School by 16 points to 0. Referee: Mr C. R. Tilley. Christ's College had tho bye. FIFTH GRADE. Christ's College A brat St. Andrew's College by 13 point? to U. Referee: Mr J. Karl.

Cathedral Grammar School heat Christ's C'oIU-so 15 !>y -1 points to 0. Kefcrcc: K. It. Gibson. Teohni'.'al High School beat West Christchurch district High School by 5 J>oinH to 0. Kcferee: Mr R. E. Mayes. ' Th" match between Boy 6' High School A anil St. B"<ie\s College was postponed. j Uoys,' Hisli School 11 had the bye. SIXTH GRADE. Sunnier Di.-tnet School beat Tech- i nii'nl Jli-'h School I'. by 1 I points to I K..fi-!■<•<■ ■' Ml' - M - *'• O'JJonc'Rlui.'. j Christ's Collexi; bent Technical Hish «r-]in"l A bv points to 0. Referee; Mr }>. 11. T. William-. _ 1 The imit.-h brtv. L-en Hoys' High School A j and JJoys' IlizU School B was postponed. SEVENTH GKADK. West Chri-tchurch District High School beat Technical High School by B1 points to 0. Ueferee: Mr McC. Harper. ' >'c-.v liriehton District High School wuu by* default from St. IJede's College. *St. Andren-'s C'olle'.'o beat Technical High | School A by 22 points to 3. lieferee: Mr J. i L. Hunter. | Th" match between Uoys' High School ; and Christ's College was postponed. 1 LIGHT-WEIGHT DIVISION. I' I It ST GUADi;. S;. 1; i ■ 11, ' s College beat Technical High School li by 20 points to 0. Keferec; Mr Jt. Me I )iar:nid. "Wit t!; I- is t. hll r I -1! Di.-tvict High School 1i 'JYehnical High Seh"111 A by G points to l.'etrree; .Mr 1.. .U. It. Denny. The match boMo-en Hoys' High School A and J!oy-' Jli/li School 1J -,va.i postponed. SKCON'P Gl( A I>]\. All i-oinpt it ion matches were post |>on"d, ] Ml t in ;i friendly -mm', St. Andrew's Colic:;.'. beat Weft Chrl-itchureh District High School by "i'j point? !o liel'erue: Mr 11. JJoW"l:ng. THIRD (UJAHi;. Tcchni.-at High School beat \ew Brighton District. High School by 8 points to Kcf.-ree; Mr ,1. O. Kills'.,,. Tiio match between lioys' High School A and Hoys' High School H was postponed. tVi'-l Christchurch District High School bc;:t, Christ's Colb'ge by .14 To 12. Jteferce: .Mr G. K. King. I'tirilTH GHADK. T'.oy .' High School lx-.-ii Chri't'- College by I.< )"'' ii t - to Itefercr: Mr G. S. Str.-o'l:. Tc-'lii'ic;il High School beat West rhiit'ch District lligl) School bv i, points to 1.1. J: Mr W. Tindull. Cathedra] (Grammar School had the bye. VI I 'Ti I G' I: A 111:. A\V- t « iuo-triiurcli Di-tric. lli.-h s-choo| beat, St. Andrew's Collego by 0 points to 3. lieferee: .Mr A. ]■'. 1:111 i-. Tim mat cli between Technic;,! High School and St. Hode'n College was postponed. J>o\ .•»' High School had the bye. SIXTH GRADK. Technics] High School A bent West Christchurch District High School hy lit! j»<iilll■- to !>fereo: -dr H. P. Wise. Hoys' lli'„h SclifM.l best College bv 2fi I'l -1! ■' to I". Keleiee: .Mr H. K, i'incknev. Technic, 1 High Sciion] H had the bye, TEAMS FOR SATURDAY. MKKIVALE Cl.lit. S n.i <'a <j i; \. C], n I .St. .Mku,'. 1 l ;j jl. ■- A. Mur;hv, ii. M.-j'iidgen. Ki. Max-wll. V. Mat:!), G. .Uowd'-Jj, K. Ncv I- u i;r ri, u. F>. Hartlmid. T.. Clarke, "W. \V. I)ij IV. l\ Uhind, S. Kmer- \>. Toy. M. \*<• ic, S. Jack-

Tlnr-I i.i.nio v. Ar.iu'ti, :i 1 21 W.'tinorii mail —i Nor. S. Sj>ci!.-" t J. .\sUby, G. Murphy, I>. Murray, 11. l'.nrl.<r t .T. Qjiarjc, W. 11 u rrf'l 1, K. Gr:mt. G. Brit::;*. T. Miirson, ,f. I f ;:ri I.\ n <!. J. M nhoii, H. Jiohcrts, W. O'W A. Olmr, !. SinM, 1,. Kvans, .T. IlaunT. i Gr;i<io v. «>lfl I '*•) in n >*, fit No. 7 Xnrth V/irfc- V. lia.-iM-, \\\" Oa stiff, G, Hoana-, S. K. Kvans. J. Evans, J«. Sflwco'i, f.. 1,. C. Ilan---•11, 11, ( K. rlc. \V. Murphy. A. I*. \wilki-:-, G. Auri&di, 11. Lav-

rift ii Gr.iil»» A. v. Sj-reydon, at Spreydon Park —l>. OTnll.iKhan, W. Slouman, Batos, li. I'ulkiiu'iKnnc, K. P.utlcr, Ci. Lynch, A. Gr»v, )>, J. S. harnv P. JTathav. r.y, ]>. Wright, A. Kinj, fl. Ilanlj.kfr. Muri-iiv, I\ Dryfon,

T'i f'' i (.rn'le I'. v. .St. A ndrew' s, nt Mnlv.'.m: I'.'rk K. ii..|„lry. It. I.iglif, S. Taylor, X. l'or'Aanl, 1., (ioodgcr, S. I'ishrr, N. liryq.ii, J>. N'(>rric, ]. I'orgie. J". Pate, G. Hrncc. M. I>rakc, I>. T>ickie. C. Har.se. Under 17 C'l'lc \. Wo.-.t nhl I'.oys, nt No. 'J.'i Snnth I'arh-- .1. C.tmpple, A. Rend, A. Sutherland. M. Ward, \V. I'attor-on, M. llcg.'irly, M. Hoare, N. Collin', h. Tozer, K. J'earcy. S. Tucker, G. I'ergnson, G. Todd, T. I "rbe.-, A. Wcnmoth, I). Kvans, A. Sir.ythe. Schoolboys w Christchurch, at No. 'J3 South I'ark, 1.1.1 )i.in. Y.M.C.A. CLUB. v. CJirif.t's Oollpr'o, at Christ's College—>r. T>ruorU>n, .A. Watsou, f l\ G. D. Camoron, I. T;tnnor, 1.. Craw, G. Smith, 11. If. .NJitrhMl, H Ll(iy»l, A. Bryce, I>. .irtin, .1. P>ryi-<\ T. Dulcc, W. Darrcll, 8. .Moore, AS*. 11. Hnlths. RUGBY LEAGUE. ALTERATION 'JO I)UAW. The draw for Saturday has been altered as under:— Thacker Shield—Hornby v. Riccarton, at Hornby, Mr H. King; Sydenham v. Pirates, at Woolston Park, Mr C. J. Taylor. Vivian Cup—New Brighton v. Addington, Sydenham Park, Mr W. Desmond; line-umpires, E. Geary and R. Keller. Linwood a bye.