ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1157, 19 June 1911, Page 6

ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD.

tie rust round over. a neck and neck raoetor top honours. mmi and ST. JAMES DRACKET.ED. SYNOPSIS OF RESULTS. SI. James 11 Old Boys 0 Oriental 21 Melrose 5 Poncke 20 College 6 Athletic 19 Wellington 3 Pctone 11 Southern 5

Three thousand people occupied the stand and bank at Athletic Park on Saturday, and the weather was of a kind to mitigate any disappointment at the quality of the football played before them. Tho games started early and ended in a good.light. During the first spell tho sun shono pleasantly over the ground, and relieved the frosty nip of tho winter air. The football was not so bright as Iho weather. By decree of the Rugby I'nion and by common consent, the affair in which St. James were pitted against Old Boys was labelled the "star attraction," but any other game in the competition might as reasonably have neon chosen. The game in question was as barren of ornamentation as a modern tenement. Some, optimists had cherished a hope that Old Bovs would do wonderful things, but they d'id nothing of the kind. They were simply beaten in a commonplace way. The victors—St. .Tames—did no more "than give a respectable account of themselves. They surmounted an easy task in an off-hand fashion. Going all out in the first spell, Old Boys managed to stave off damage, but, in the second spell, they owed it mainly to a few lively backs that the scoro against them did not mount hugely. On the neighbouring ground Melroso had a bad time facing Oriental. The rearguard sprinters of the latter team did prcttv well as they pleased. , A number of casualties occurred during the afternoon, but none, was serious. Playing for St. James, Moffitt, in the first <;peil, sustained an injury to his right leg, and was compelled to retire. The other accidents alluded to were very slight. One "incident" occurred on the lark. The bell rang for time as the last try was scored in the match between St. James and Old Boys, and spectators forthwith swarmed down from the stand and bank. Manv of them invaded the field. There was 'no disorder, but the referee (Mr. Card), as in duty bound, held up the kick at goal until the field and lines were clear.

latter getting over. From Kinvig Hl9 leather went out to M'Ewnn'on the wing. M'J3wan sprinted to the full-back, and sent out a quick forward pass to M'Leod. who gathered it one hand, going at full gallop, and raced over. Kiuvig missed the goal. At half-time, tho scoro was; Oriental, 0; Melrose, nil. In the second spell Rankin (of the OricnJ lal Wednesday team) look the field in. lieu of Carrad, who had been hurt through a fall in tho first spoil. Rankin played wing-forward. Tarih was moved to fullback. Armstrong replaced Adams (Melrose), who had received an injury to his ankle. Oriental piled up points in .this spell. Kinvig scored from a passing rush, and Robert's converted. Oriental, 11 j Melrose, nil. O'Brien got over near tha posts, and M'Leod goalcd. Oriental, IG. Then M'Leod ran in, and Matheson kicked a fine goal. Oriental, 21. Shortly hoforo tho conclusion of tho game -Armstrong got over from a Melroso forward rush. \V. Marshall converted. The scores at call of time, therofore, were: Oriental, 21; Melrose, 5.

THE CHAMPIONSHIP LADDER. Now that the first round is concluded, the position of teams on the championship . ladder, and iu respect of, other interesting details, is as shown in the following table:— •

THE LOSERS RIGHT OUT OF IT. Soon after play opened Old Boys were bustled down to their home line, and held there, with little respite, for about a quarter of an hour. Posted for attack, St. Jame; struck repeatedly for tho line, but did not succeed in getting over. Inc. brunt of the work was borne by the forwards, but tho backs started an occasional passing rush,' and once Cook was .within an ace of scoring. Grace averted a try bv taking a mark under the goal, as St. James charged down on him in close order. Old Boys broke out of bounds now and then, but St. James always rallied strongly and pressed the ex-collcgians back to their lino with little apparent trouble. Growing a little careless, .?t. James were presently taken by surprise. Briskly following a kick-out from a force, Old Boys traversed the length of tho field at racing speed, and set St. James a problem which Hekita solved by kicking the ball into dead ground. Dodd and Jacobsen immediately afterwards led a second rush by Old Boys, and the ball was driven out at the corner. Iho bt. .Tames hookers got the ball in a scrum at tho line, and Thomas instantly forced The episode roused hopes, but they did not. fructify. Though the spell was plavcd out without scoring, tho ex-col-lcians were more or less on the defensive during tho whole of the remaining P old Bovs led off with a scattered rush when pla'v resumed, but mado no headway. Stiffening, lliey next attempted passing. Dawson twice made a splendid dash to get 'around the flank of the defenders, but on each occasion was intercepted. Deserting an attitude of ease, St. James began at length to work a passage in earnest. In a series of speedy iiassins; rushes, that set the spectators roarin" encouragement, H. Rober s, King, and Conk, in turn, had an abortive dash at the line. The rest of the team meantime were working hard, but. they struek a touch defence. Hekita came nearest o all tu gotling through, but he was blocked on the line, and his pass was prc.tily intercepted by Grace, who lost no time n bolting down-field with the leather. St. .Tames got their first score from a penalty. One kick failed, but the referee . had whTstled for a false charge, and. in a Vend attempt, 11. Roberts sent.the bal ■iafclv over. St. James, 3; Old Boys, «I. Old 'Bovs made an excursion down-field nt the call of time approached, but the oiposng forwards quickly swept them back again. In the tail-end proceedings a James had it all their own way. Heeled out from a scrum near ho ex?tni%W« W"Tho three-quarter ■ made V live over the line, am came down ■~:il,'m, the ball that he was tern,o forcibl on lie <a" R , { . ctmverf<!f i. r S?" me 8- OU\ Bovs. nil. J«st before rte -amo'ended. Hekita scored another I , i„- onnrtlv follow ns; up a Ihtli kick. n 5 i, ncca'ion E Boberts failed'to conThe X ended: St. James, 11; o, ir U °RCanl was the referee.

ORIENTAL-MELROSE. BY \CK AXT) WHITE BACKS AT WOltK. The Oiienlal-Molroso match was lulled f«r V 2 around at the-Park. Oriental .eluded in their team Torili. a 'le Ante Mauri, who played *>ng- orwa,, or :i quarter of an hour after the start, Melrose kept Oriental on the-defensive, and hammered away at their coal, lhc lied forwards Ircd hard to carve a course to viclorv, but wore not quite capable of "cttiiv' through. Oriental were not in ovitleiice in Melrose territory much, but when they got w" enough to open out to their backs some lively passing was witnessed. M'ljOoil was doing the bulk of I lie work in the rear division for the ]!av team, and Huberts occasionally enlivened proceedings by tricking a .number of opponents. Half-way through the snell Malheson scored for Oriental, alter a passing attack by the Black and White backs. Roberts failed in his attempt to convert. Oriental, 3; Melrose, nil. Robert-?, who seems to bo developing an interest in goal-kicking, had several shots, including a drop, but- none of his efforts was fruitful, and Kinvig was then given tlie job, but nono of his kicks got home. A fine piece of play between M'Ewan. and M'Leod resulted in the

COLLEGE-PONEKE. ' DECISIVE DEFEAT FOR COLLEGE Owing to the absence of four-of .'their players—Chapman, Kelly, Judd, and Ryan —Poneko had lo rearrange their team a little. Walsbe went up to wing forward, Milchinscn to five-eighths, while Edwards,, a junior, played centre three-quarters. Somo little time after the 'opening the ball went down into College territory, 'and Bcatson at full-back, misjudging . things badly, Tilyard secured possession -awl touched down. Walsho made a good attempt at the goal, but failed. Poneko 3, College o.' The same misfortuno for College was repeated shortly ' afterwards, • Ikalsou failing to field, and Bowio mid Sotheran touched down. Morns failed with the kick. Poneko 6, College 0. College then made, hard efforts to score. Luck came their way, for Ryan, taking a clever mark, kicked a pretty goal. Panokc 6, i College 3. Soon after Morris increased Ponekc's score by another try, which Til- •. yard was unable to convert. Poneko' 9, Collego 3. College went at their opponents. Fair, who was playing a sturdy three-quarter game, sprinted down (ho line, then centred, and Curtayne, chasing along well up, gained possession and scored. Ryan could not kick a goal. Poneke 0 Collego G. For tho rest of tho ■ spell College were attacking. In the second half the Greens again set a ding-dong pace, but could not break through Po- ' note's three-quarter line. I.litchinson waa playing a great game. Bowio ultimately made tho most of an opening, and'stored' another three points for Poneke, which t Gardiner, with a good kick, converted into • 5. Poneko 14, Collego G. Gardiner thou' crossed as the result of a passing.rush, 1 but failed in the attempt at goal. Poneke; 17, Collego G. The last try for Poneko fell' to Tilyard, who crossed easily. £o goal resulted, and the match, went to lo-nekc-20 to G. Mr. Fordyce was the referee. '. ,

ATHLETIC-WELLINGTON.-MARKED COLLAPSE AT THE FINISH. ■VthlcHc scored an easy victory over Wellington at tho Tolo Ground, Miramar, on Saturday. The Wellington team played one of those, games which was characteristic of the club a few seasons back. It held its opponents safe, until well on into the second spell, and. then the defence broke down badly. Athletic had, if anything, the better of the first spell, and opened tho scoring account with a trv by Levick. Greeks failed to convert. Wellington tried hard tci even but it was not until Athletic were penalised in front of their own goal (hat the necessary points came through L. Bridge kicking a goal, and the first spell saw no further, alteration in.tho scores, which then read: Wellington, 3; Athletic, 3. Wellington opened vigorously in the second spell and, for a time, it appeared as if the Athletic (earn was fully ■extended. Bridge broke away at half-way and, after racing right up to the line, was collared. A few minutes later Hunt followed up one of Bridge's kicks, and had a fino opening, but the ball earned into touch just before he could reach it., ■Uhletic forwards then relieved, and A. Wilson and Levick carried piny to with-, in a few yards of the scoring Hue. From. a throw-in Gosling dashed up and, taking tho ball, ran through the opposing, backs, and scored near the posts. Even-, sou converted. Athletic, 8; Wellington, 3. Immediately following the kick-out, a forward rush by A. Wilson, Levick and Irvine lesultcd in the last-named scoring.. No goal resulted. Athletic, .11; Wellington ■3. Wilson camo down at tho head' of the forwards a few minutes later and scored near the comer flag, but failed to add the major points. Athletic, H; Wellim'loii 3. For tho remainder of tho game Athletic kept up a strong attack and, a few minutes before the call of time, the score was further augmented by a try scored by Press (converted by Evon--,en)' and the "game ended: Athletic, 19; .Wellington, 3. Mr. T, 11. Jones was referee.

PETONE-SOUTHERN. IN SUSPENSE UP TO THE VERY END. On the Recreation Ground at Petono spectators were treated to a fast lively game between Southern and Pctone.' Southern attacked early, Bradley sending the ball to Houlihan, who raced over with a man to spare. Bradley added. 5— nil. After this capital start, Southern were soon at it again, and Bradley just missed scoring- The weight of Petono's vanguard uo\v began to tell, and they forced play down the field, where, from a penalty, M'Farlnuc landed a goal. .5—3. Play then developed as a series of loose rushes, and went, up and down tho field very fast, tho 3-2-1 formation, of Southern team apparently troubling their, opponents a good deal when it came to scrumming. The Maroons were getting a good deal of the ball and when, on an odd occasion Petono did get it. they worn .smothered by an extra back. Bradley was responsible for a good individual effort, which was countered by Ashton,, M'Farlano, and Price, who broke away with a dribble. As the match wore on it rather seemed Petono's half-back, Nunn, was nonplussed bv tho Southern tactics, ami his backs suffered in consequence. At half-time Southern still led by 2 points. The second spell was much better, so far at Pctuiic were concerned, and Iho pace was hot on several occasions. About iialf-wav Bvadlcv intercepted a pass from M'Kenzio. and 'raced for the line, witV onlv Miller (Vetnno's full-back) to pass, which ho did wilh comfort. Ilowoycr, Ramsdon overtook him, and, gathering the ball, put in a great run, and then parsed to M'Kenr.ic, who ran, m corkscrew fashion, right thronch his opponents, and was only grassed when within a few feel of the coveted area. From tho nick, Nunn essayed a pot, which just missed, and the ever-ready Ashlon raced up!'and fell on Hie ball bofciv it got to the asphalt. M'Farlano missed an easy one. G—!>. Nunn was now sent to the throe-quarter line, and Rnmsdon took his place, which alteration made a great difference. Southern, however, returned to I he attack, Houlihan (2). Bradiloy, and Cunningham being in evidence, but Miller saved. Both teams were now putting in "the last ounce" for mastery and a win, and Pctone presently started pass-

ing, which got out to their .rsinjers on three occasions, but mulled passes brought these efforts to nought.. L. Campbell now came to his sido's rescue, and took the ball at toe along the line. The move next was taken up by M'Guire and Grallaher, but a knock on,' after tho ball tod been picked up, eventually deprived them of a score. Petono were now thoroughly alert and roused, and a sweeping rush by M'Farlane, Dent, and Price, allowed Ashton to score his second try. M'Farlane landed.the ball over. 11-5. Although Petone had a baro lead previously, it can justly be raid that the game was only won in the last few minutes, and Southern are to bo congratulated on their performance and tactics. Mr. Meredith was referee. • ' OTHER CITY MATCHES, JUNIOR GRADE. The match between Southern and St. John's resulted in a draw, each team scoring sis points. Parker and Mbrtenson scored tries for Southern, and Mitchell and Fawcett for St. John's. Selwyn proved too good for Athletic, defeating, them by 16 points to 5. Both teams played good football. Petone defeated St. James by 9 points to 6. Melrosa were defeated by Victoria College by 8 points to nil. Wellington ' defeated Oriental by 3 points tc nil after what was stated to be probably the best junior grade match of the season; .The winning try was scored by Cotter, but Sheridan failed to convert. ThiPd-class Matches. Selwyn were beaten by-Southern by 7 points' to G. . Cowley scored a try for Southern, and-Alexander potted a goal. Victoria (3) v. ■'Wellington (0). Karori (9) v. Exchange (0). Waiwetu (3) v. Poriru'a (0). Harvett Bcored. Oriental (12) v. Upper Hutt (3). Wellington College beat Petone by 25 to 3. . ; Fourth Class. Melrose, defaulted to' St. James. Oriental A (24) v. Petone (3). Robertson (2), Clirto (2), Daly,. Prideaux, and Jackson scored tries, and Daly kicked a penalty-goal 'for the. winners. Ball scored tor Petone. OrientaLß (6) v. Southern (6). ■ • / Fifth Class. Southern (3) v. Hutt (3). Coleman scored for Southern. Melrose- (13). v. St. James (0). Athletic (37) v. Wellington (5). P.etone (39) v. Oriental (3).

ASSOCIATION. THISTLE DEFEAT HOSPITAL. Association football is " evidently becoming an' increasingly. popular aport with the public, for on Saturday alternoon a very fair crowd of spectators assembled to watch the games. At the Mental Hospital ground at Porirua where the, "star" match took place Thistle inflicted a one-goal defeat on the home team-.lifter a very strenuous battle. This match also drew a largo number of people,-many going out from the city. Thistle' and Swifts are now leading for championship honours, with. Hospital and Bamblers good seconds. Following are the results of the First Division matches:— Swifts. 2 Wanderers 0 Thistle 2 Hospital, 1 Ramblers '.; 3 Corinthians ... 0 Y.M.C.A. .;....;y 2 Rovers :. 1 '.'■_ HOSPITAL-THISTLE. drew; a large number of spectators-to the. Hospital. Ground, and Iney ;were rewarded by seeing a'fast and sxciting.encounter.. - Thistle- early.got .off the mark,•:and . M'Lellan.scored within four-.minutes, of .the start, taking Cock-burn-by l surprise. Dickson, had a shot which., the.-keeper disposed' of in fine style,' while. Aitchison made a pretty ..run, ending in a,fine centre which was .only, cleared.:.with difficulty. • JPLellan was penalised for jumping at Roots, and then Pearson changed, the .venue with a "centre" whioh : .-fi,'Ardle , ran ..out, tq dear. Tyrer put ' in '' a ""'great'' shot,'" which sailed over the bar, and then Phillips, bsa'ting Clapham, putin'a smashing' ball. It 'boat back.M'Ardle's.hands, and,.went into the net,-equalising for Hospital-after 13 minutes':play.'-' Simpson presently got an : " opening -Which ■ he took advantage of, giving Thjstlo -'the lead again. Play was now 'fast," Thistle's.half-backs putting in great work,- and Irvine keeping a very watchful, eye on Phillips, whose forwards were not moving at all well. Ho was' responsible for a splendid run, and a sparkling ."centre"' which Davis was just a'yard'to slow to concert. Wallis (;leared ; well under pressure, and then ■Hoots, Davis, and Wallis missed the goal in quick succession, the last-named from a free kick. "Pearson put in a hard shot whioh M'Ardle cleared, and uT penalty was awarded Hospital for handling. Phillips shot straight at M'Ardle, who, however, cleared brilliantly. But Phillips was very.persistent, and another fine effort by him.- struck the bar, glancing over. Aitchison relieved the pressure with. a. "run arid 'shot which Cockburn "saved,"' the keeper also punching out when surrounded ■bv opponents. Halftime came' with Thistle leading bv 2 "oals to 1. ....

On play being resumed, Hospital pressed hard,' but "Thistle's defence was solid, and; on the Thistle right getting awav, Aitchison gave Cockburn' i:omo work. A shot by ,'R.oots rose over the bar, and, when Phillips centred, Thistlo's goal had n narrow escape. In quick succession, Elliott, Tyrer, and Phillips all had fruitless shots, the other end, Ash alinost sot the ball into the. net. In the concluding stages, Aitchison drove in, a fine one, which Cockburn. saved, however, and,.after Wallis bad cleared from a corner, Mr. Lithgow blew the whistle, leaving Thistle winners. Their defence was the feature of the game. They held tho Hospital forwards well in hand, but had the latter taken their chances as well as their opponents' forwards did, the scores would have been different. The Hospital forwards lifted their shots far too much. Roots was the itiost conspicuous player of the 22, his heading particularly being superb. Stand and Morgan worked hard, the former finding Aitchison a tough proposition. AVallis was in good form; but.liis partner apparently, was not too sure in his kicking. Phillips worked very hard, his footwork being excellent, but lie did not receive a great deil of support from his forwards whp should have played on to Chapman . and Hall rather more,

RAMBLERS-CORINTHIANS. Miramar No. 3 was the scene of the Conflict between Ramblers and Corinthians, and, for the first quarter of an hour, the new club gave the "old ones" all tho work they wanted in defence. Then -' Mawly ■ secured, and, with a capital ■ run, managed to get within shooting distance, and scored, giving Baird (a promoted junior) no chance" to save. Upon resuming, Ives, the bright star of the Corinthian forwards, got possession, nnd beating some of Earn biers' men, raced down-towards tho goal. Ho shot, and the ball just missed the net by inches. It was hard fortune, for the piece of play leading up to it was well worth a score. Corinthians still had Ramblers in trouble, and Webster,'in-goal, was called upon to save his side on several occasions. All through the second half, play was of a very faulty nature, and the various players seemed intont on keeping' the ball out of the field of play as much as possible. A few minutes after the commencement, Johnson increased Ramblers' lead, and, before half-timo was called, Jlawly and Smallbono each added goals, tho game thus cn<!:i;g in a win for last year s champions by 3 goals to nil. Mr. J. Incc was referee. BWIFTS-WANDERERS. Before a crowd of between two and three hundred people, Swifts inflicted deteat on Wanderers to the tunc of 2 goals to nil.' The score is no indication of tbe game, for, on several occasions, Wanderers should have scored. They failed through bad shooting on tho part of their forwards, Turner, in particular, being noticeable in thia respect. Swifts set the ball rolling with a light northerly wind in their favour, and but for tho pplendid defensivo work of tho lied anil White backs (Parsons and M'lnncss) would have scored more often in the first half. These two were .very ably supported by Hayes, in. goal. Shortly after the commencement, Swifts were awarded a free-

kick...and Rickaby was entrusted with it. Ho shot fairly, but tho ball, while in transit towards the goal, struck a Swifts wan, and glanced iiside. After a few moments of give-and-lake play, Scott, out-side-left for' Swifts, secured, and, taking the ball at his toe down the wing, centred at the opportune moment to Roberts. Tho latter shot hard, and the ball, striking tho cross-bar, rebounded into the field of play. Vessev, however, was handy, as usual, and the smart little centre-for-ward made no mistake: Swifts, 1; Wanderers, 0. At this reverse the Red and Whites livened, and their outside-right. (Shaw) made a capital run up the field. Beating two or lliree opponents, he put in a hard one, which, however, M'Lean managed to save.' ' During the second half Wanderers assorted themselves, and the backs fed the forwards very well. On several occasions a score looked certain, so consistently did they press. Swifts,. who were fighting well, took play to the opposite end of the field, where a penalty for a foul was awarded them, Vessev landing tho leather ift tho net. Swifts, 2; Wanderers, nil. Taken on the whole Wanderers score should havo been at least three goab bettor than it was. Mr. A, H. Newbold was referee.

Y.M.C.A.-ROVERS. On Kelburne Park, Y.M.C.A. and Rovers engaged in a game which was for the most part uninteresting. True, Phillips and Coato worked hard for Y.M.C.A., and Lowe and Duignan were trying for Rovers, but Association requires twenty-two men to make a display. If anything, Y.M.C.A. had the better of the drab first spell, though Rovers' shot, which struck tho post, was the most interesting event. Rovers had new men in their ranks, and this may have accounted for their ineffectiveness, but what excuse can be made for Y.M.C.A., who, with the exception of Forsythe, had their usual team ? The second spell opened more encouragingly, and Y.M.C.A.'s half-lino showed much improvement, but Rovers seemed indifferent. Smith broke clear from halfwav, and, "going alone," reached Rovers' goal, aiid scored Y.M.C.A.'s first goal. Rovers were still unable to make progress, and, though Lowe carried the ball well down the line on occasions, the other forwards disregarded his "centres," and Coato and Bruce effectively drove Rovers back. Then Y.M.C.A.'s forwards, fed well by the halves, hemmed Rovers' backs in, and kept them busy clearing tho gbal. Eventually, Murphy, on the right, had a shot, and succeeded, though the position was difficult, in placing Y.M.C.A.'* second goal. Y.M.C.A. came again in. force, but their opponents were beginning to put more dash into their work, which told its tale, when they were awarded a "corner," which Bradbury headed through. But dash alone was unavailing, and though they oncisieuallv obtained hopeful glimpses of '.Y.M.C.A.'s goal, Rovers had to be content with Bradbury's single effort; for Y.M.C.A. were lying handy when time was up. Mr. Salmon was referee. '

OTHER MATCHES. THE SECOND DIVISION. Rovers defeated Brooklyn by i goals to 2. Mr. J. M. Wilson was referee. • Y.M.C.A. and Wanderers played a drawn game, each side scoring 3 goals. Third Division, Brooklyn defeated Wanderers by i goals to 3. Fourth Division. Y.M.C.A. defeated St.- Anne's by 7 goals to 1. Swonnsen (2), Baker (2), Macklin, Adair, and Pearco scored for the winners, nnd Temperton, on the right wing, played his'usual gcod game. South Wellington defeated Y.M.C.A. by i goals to nil. Swifts played, a drawn game with. Brooklyn, each side scoring 3 goals. fifth Division. Rangers beat Marist Brothers by 4 goals to 1. Sixth Division. South Wellington had an easy.victory ,over Ngaio, winning by.,7 goals'tq.,l. ■ The scorers were Roberts (3), Webb (2), and Bland and Birdet one each. JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVES. On Coronation' Day a representative junior division team is to play a match against . Dannevirke, at , Daniievirke. Messrs. Ferguson and Dalziel have been appointed managers, and' the following have been selected:— Goal, Brookes (Wadestown); backs, J. Roberts (Diamonds) . and W. Warnc, (Wadestown); halves, C. Herzog (Brooklyn),' Paka Parata (Toa), and M. Biggins (Brooklyn); forwards, Lowe (Diamonds), Kettlewell (Wanderers), A. Holland, captain (Brooklyn'i. M. J. Barnett (Brcoklyn), and J. Magee (Wadestown); reserves, E. Hatcher, May, and Macklin. Should any of those chosen be unable to play, thev should communicate at once with Mr.'A. Williams, Box 691, G.P.O.

At lliraniar on Saturday afternoon a team from K.M.S. AUicnic met St. John's, and. after a straggling game, were beaten by G goals to 1. (By Telegraph.—Special Correspondent.! Palmerston, June 1". In Association matches at Palmerston, Celtic (2) drew with Jackeytown (2).

•g • , _ -5 • Ja g.2 ! *•> - - ii £ .5 u .5 « d.a «o X Loo oaao 5 £ £ fifc* Ph<5 OP. Petono 9 8 10 113 42 .16 St. James 9 8 1 0 92 22 1(3 Oriental 9 7 2 0 147 30 14 Athletic 9 G 3 0 79 39 12 Touekn 0 5 3 1 111 49 11 Southern. 9 4 S 0 45 59 8 JUlrose 9 3 fi 0 GS 88 . 6 Old Boys ... 9 1 G 2 43 93 i .Wellington-■..•.'•.■ I)- 0 7 2 32 138 .2 Vic. College... '9 0 7 1 29 164 1 ST, JAMES-OLD BOYS.