RUGBY COMPETITIONS

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 237, 21 June 1926, Page 8

RUGBY COMPETITIONS

’VARSITY LOWER PETONE’S COLOURS OLD BOYS EXTEND ATHLETIC MARIST TROUNCE BERHAMPORE Ideal weather gave Rugby teams an opportunity to show their true capabilities on Saturday, but the play in most cases was uninspiring. Some surpi’ises were recorded during the afternoon, notably the downfall of Petone at the hands of ’Varsity. Athletic were lucky that they alsp did not suffer their first reverse of the season, as Old Boys had the game in their hands during the last five minutes, but threw away a beautiful scoring chance through over-eagerness. Marist, with a young and virile team, soundly thrashed Berhampore at Newtown Park, while Hutt registered their first victory of the season by defeating Wellington in a heavy-scoring game by three points. Selwyn. put up a creditable performance against Poneke at Newtown Park. The result of the afternoons play leaves Athletic at the top of the ladder, but they will have to play much better than they did on Saturday if they hope to retain their unbeaten record. RESULTS AT A GLANCE. University (13) beat Petone (11). Athletic (9) beat Old Boys (6). Marist (14) beat Berhampore (0). Hutt (22) beat Wellington (19). Poneke (15) beat Selwyn (8).

CHAMPIONSHIP TABLE

UNIVERSITY v. PETONE SUBURBAN TEAM’S FIRST DEFEAT. There was a large attendance , at the Petone Oval to witness the exciting. an> keenly contested game between University and Petone. Both teams had several substitutes. The absence of M. Nicholls spelt disaster for the Petone team, and their display showed that without M. Nicholls they are far from being a formidable combination. From the kick-off ’Varsity electrified the crowd with a brilliant back movement, but South 'failed to take a pass and the ball went out of touch near the Petone line. Deidrich gained possession in the line-out and pushed his way over., drawing first blood for University. O’Regan failed to convert. Petone then had a say. Their forwards followed up a high kick by G. Nicholls and from the ensuing scramble on the line Thomas crossetl. G. Nicjiolls ■ failed at goal. ’Varsity 3, Petone 3. Petone were attacking again almost immediately, and their forwards, with the ball at their toes, dribbled the ball right across the ’Varsity line and Walsh touched down. G. Nicholls kicked a good goal. Petom 8, Warsity 3. On resuming Warsity started to throw the ball about as only college students can. From a cross-kick by Mackay the backs initiated a pretty passing bout, which ended in McKenzie scoring well out. O’Regan again failed to convert. Petone 8, ’Varsity 6. Half-time sounded shortly afterwards. The second half was full of incidents, the first being a Inantiful pot by G. Nicholls, which was disallowed. Varsity attacked strongly, throwing the ball about in great style. McKenzie, who was playing an excellent game, obtained possession and with the aid of a dummy and a side-step he made a brilliant opening for Walpole, but this player knocked on. McKay, who was in attendance, picked up and dived over, but a scrum was ordered. ’Varsity kept up the pressure, and the ball came out to McKenzie, w.ho promptly dropped a good goal. ’Varsity 10, Petone 8. At this reverse Petone attacked doggedly. Their backs eventually secured possession and from the resulting bout Jowett scored well out. G. Nicholls failed at goal. Petone 11, ’Varsity 10. With only a few minutes to go and the score differing by only one point, the excitement became intense. ’Varsity made their final effort; they rushed play to the Petone twenty-five, where Thomas cost his side the game by beim; over strenuous in defending, thus allowing O’Regan to kick an easy penalty on the call of time, the game ending: ’Varsity 13, Petone 11. Mr. A. C. Kitto was the referee. A RAGGED GAME OLD BOYS EXTEND ATHLETIC. About 5000 spectators were present at the match between Athletic and Old Boys at Athletic Park. ■ Considering the ideal weather conditions, the standard of play was not of a high order, there being far too much faulty handling and infringement of the rules. Old Boys were without the services of Jones (captain), Carmody, and Hurn, the vacancies being filled by senior B players. Play opened at a fast bat, the Old Boys’ backs getting to work right away, but the passing broke down through faulty hancfling. From passing at the Old Boys’ quarter-mark, Svensen intercepted, but his pass went astray. Faulty handling by the backs nullified passing movements, Du Chateau and Grenfell handling badly on the Old Boys’ side and Sven Son missing a couple of transfers for Athletic. The full-backs, Malcolm (Old Boys) and Taylor (Athletic) were conspicuous for clean taking and powerful kicking. Taylor came up and passed to Svenson. who again mulled the pass, but Taylor recovered possession and centred, and the Athletic forwards carried on to near the Old Boys’ goal-line, where a penalty gave Svenson a good chance at goal, which he failed to make anything of. Play was marked by teo much offside work, and penalties were frequent. From a line-out close to the Old Boys* line, Du Chateau cleared in good style. From a penalty for hanging on too long, Malcolm sent the ball just under the bar. A good chance by Athletic was lost through Svenson hanging on too long, with Tait in attendance. A little later, Taylor put tho ball unfairly into a scrum, and Svenson opened the scoring by landing a penaltv goal. A little later Taylor, the Athletic full-back, hung on too long, and Malcolm had a chance to even . the scores, but his kick flew wide. Tyree showed up with a powerful run, which cleared the Athletic line. Shortly afterwards, from play at midfield, Svenson secured possession, and brilliantly swerved and side-stepped his way through the Old Boys’ backs, badly Malcolm, 'to’’scare a pretty try. Taylor made a creditable attempt to convert, making the score 6 to nil in ’Athletic’s favour. A great kick by Taylor. tho Athletic full-back, shifted play from his own line to the Old Boys’ quar-

ter-mark, where Tyree had a fruitless penalty shot at goal. The next incident of note was a good cut in by Grenfell, who dashed up the line and kicked ahead, but was just beaten for a score by the swiftness of Taylor. From play in the Old Boys’ quarters, Grenfell secured, and kicked to centre. Bedell followed up fast, and kicked over the line, but was beaten for a score by an opponent. It was not pretty Rugby, there being far too much faulty handling. Even play marked the opening of the second spell. After Svenson had failed at goal from a penalty. Bramwell set his backs in motion, the ball passing to Mansfield to Grenfell, who kicked ahead, and Bedell carried on till pushed to touch. The whistle was still sending out its strident note frequently. A great passing movement, in which Warwick Porter, McKay, and Tait figured was pulled up by a knock-on. Taylor continued to play a sound game at fullback for'Athletic. a.ud twice drove back Old Boy attacks. Hand, a promoted senior B player, intercepted at the centre, and got well away, short punting ahead, but Taylor saved brilliantly. More passing'by the Old Boys’ backs failed through lack of finish. Athletic then broke away, but Grenfell drove them back . with a strong run and beautiful line-kick. Malcolm failed with a penalty kick, and Porter cleared to centre with a big punt. Brilliant reverse passing by Warwick and Edgar took play half the length of the ground, and was only stopped on the line. Old Boys cleared, and nlay of a colourless nature held till Athletic at last got the upper hand, and a burst of bright passing saw Tait go over with a strong dash at the corner. Porter’s kick at goal was disallowed through the kicker handling the ball. after it had been placed on the ground. Taylor, while defending in front of his own goal, tried/ to beat too many men, and was downed in possession. Porter attempted valiantly to retrieve the position, but was penalised for hanging on too long, and Malcolm opened the Old Boys’ score with a penalty goal. Taylor, in this mix-up, hurt an arm, and had to leave the field. It was an unfortunate ending to an afternoon’s brilliant play as full-, back. Old Boys infused a spice of dash . into their play, and rushed the leather into Athletic territory. From a scrum in front of the Athletic line, the defenders were penalised for an irregularity, and Malcolm landed another penalty goal. Only three points behind. Old Boys made desperate efforts to score in the remaining five minutes, but it was not to be, and tho final score read Athletic 9 Old Boys G Mr. R. Wilkinson carried the whistle. PONEKE BEAT SELWYN YOUNGER TEAM SETS SOLID PACE. A Rugby surprise took place at Newtown Park on Saturday .afternoon, when Selwyn, the traditional "wooden spoon” holders, who have not yet revealed any form this season, managed to hold the lead against Poneke until well into the second half. As the final score was Poneke 15,* Selwyn 8, it will be realised how hard Poneke had to fight in order to gain ultimate supremacy over a team that was thought to be inferior in every way. Poneke won the toss, and from the kick-off Selwyn attacked hotly, Mitchell and Churchill making . desperate attempts to score for their side. Poneke were also hard at it in Selwyn’s territory, but the latter’s defence was too effective to allow the Red and Blacks to get through. Soon Leggatt secured a mark in front of the Poneke goal. His kick was successful, and the score stood: Selwyn 3, Poneke 0. Selwyn commenced to force matters again, and J. Churchill got through and scored. Leggatt converted, making the score: Selwyn 8, Poneke 0. Then Shearer got the ball for Poneke, and dashed into Selwyn’s ground well supported by his /team. After a hard-fought few minutes Selwyn were penalised for offside play, and Shearer kicked a goal. This made the tally Selwyn 8, Poneke 3. After half-time, Poneke made a fierce attack, but the tight was so hard that several good passes were spoilt, and robbed the attackers of a score. Dailey and Le Compte tried hard to get through, but Mulheron, playing steadily for Selwyn, barred their efforts. Selwyn were awarded a free kick, and play was carried into Poneke territory. Here, however, Gilbert, the Poneke full-baek, secured, and after brilliantly rushing through the whole of his opponents, scored a fine try. The kick failed, leaving the score: Selwyn 8, Poneke 6. Soon after, J. Shearer scored from a forward scramble. Poneke 9, Selwyn 8. Next McArthur got across from an opening made by F. Tilyard. Again the attempt at goal failed. Poneke 12, Selwyn 8. In the closing stages a try by Dailey brought the Poneke tally up to 15, and soon after the game ended. Poneke 15, Selwyn 8. MARIST BACKS PLAY WELL A BRIGHT SECOND HALF. A definite superiority ia the backs (although this was not fully asserted until the second half) resulted 1H Marist defeating Berhafaipore, their old nvale by 14 points to nil, at Newtown Park. Play in the opening stages was of a rugged nature. At half-time there was no score, and it was not until the Marist rearguard flashed into brilliance in the second session, that the encounter became interesting. The really fine, combined work which was then given by the Marist inside backs, Johnson, G. Barry, and W. Mahoney, absolutely left their opponents standing. Had the Marist

men shown the same enterprise in the previous spell, Berhampore would have sustained a very heavy defeat indeed. On the wing Donovan gave a very satisfactory display for Marist, but Grinin, his fellow, who had been brought up from full-back, was evidently not in condition for keeping up with fast moveincuts, and seemed quite content to give tho leather a mighty punt whenever it came his way. Cummings was quite at home in the full-back position. He has plenty of initiative. George Lang at first five-eighths for Berhampore, was always in tho thick of the fray, and it was not a little due to bis efforts that the Marut score was kept down. His partner, Howard, played a fine game, but the pan were afforded no support at all by the centre, Taylor. Not only did the latter miss his passes, but his tackling was also poor. Both packs were bard working but their scrummaging was crude. Losing the toss, Berhampore kicked off against strong slanting sun’s rays. Play swung up and down field, with neither side securing any definite advantage, and at half-time no score had been registered. , , Marist were on the attack nght from tho recommencement of piny* an “ soon, from a forward scramble on the Berhamporo line, King got over. Hall’s attempt at goal failed, making the score, Marist 3, Berhampore 0. Marist sustained the pressure, and Gerald Barry scored a fine try after a smart run. Griffin failed to add the major points. Marist B, Berhampore 0. Berhampore were' by now completely rattled, and P. Dennehy scored an easv try, winch Hall failed to convert. Marist 9. Berhampore 0. Again Marist swept dawn, and a mu.ll on the line by Taylor let Hall through. G Barrv converted, making the final score: Marist 14, Berhampore 0. Mr. A. Brovin was referee. HUTT v. WELLINGTON HUTT REGISTER THEIR FIRST WIN A most exciting finish was witni*sed at Hutt last Saturday, when in the game Hutt v. Wellington Hutt won by a margin of 3 points. Soon after the commencement Hutt scored from a nenalty, but Wellington replied in kind Fisher/ of Hutt, stopped a lush neatly, but through Balks playing the ball on the ground Hutt were penalised and Matheson kicked a goal. Hutt played a crude game and gave many opportunities, Hawkins, of Wellington, finally scoring a try. which was not converted. Later Holyoake took the ball at halfway and dashed down in fine style, and, scoring a brilliant try, converted it himself. After some fast but confused play, L'aucett, of Hutt, scored, but Balks failed with the kick, the ball hitting the ton of the post. Exciting play followed until the end of the spell, Hutt showing to advantage. . , , , The second spell opened slowly until Baumber surprised Wellington, taking the ball cleverly and scoring easily. Balks converted, making the score', even. McDougall later cut through and short-punted, Fisher taking the ball cleverly and scoring again. Balks kick at goal failed. Things were going well for Hutt until Corless >eceived tlio ball, passing in to Morgan, who setred under the posts, Matheson converting. Hutt attacked again and Sullivan scor; ed, Balks converting. At the end ot a good passing rush Wellington were awarded a penalty and Matheson kick, ed a goal, making the scores even. Hutt were determined to win and rushed the ball down the'field, ' Hume scoring the winning try, which BflJks failed to con* vert, making the totals: Hutt. 22, Wei. liugton 19. Mr. R. J. Payton refereed. SENIOR B GAMES Athletic, who had only won one game and drawn one so far this season, came to light on Saturday at Athletic Park by soundly outplaying Porirna, who were Iving second on the ladder. The Athletic team played bright football, the forwards going .well and the backs displaying surprising pace and hanalin o well Tries were scored for Athletic by McElwain (2) and Lawton, Bezzant and Dufty improving a , couple or them. • Dufty . landed . a penalty goal, and Winham registered, a smart goal from the field. Porirua did better in the second spell tlies being scored by Alick Wi Neera and August Wi Neera, and a penalty goal by Mickle. The game ended in a vin for Athletic by 20 points to 9. Johnsonville easily defeated Old Bo>. at Johnsonville' by 28 points to 8. Old Bovs, who played a man short, were greatly weakened by three of their me being required for the A team, and Raid being unable to play on account of inTraining College and Eastbourne had a close contest at Eastbourne, victory eventually going to the college by three tries to two penalty goals. Stannard, the college captain, scored two smart tries. Foley kicked the goals for Eastbourne. LOWER GRADE RESULTS JUNIORS. Wellington defeated Poneke by G points to nil. Hines scored an unconverted try, and McArley landed a penalßerCrnpore (H), beat ’Varsity A (3). St. Patrick’s College (5) beat Oriental (0). O’Connor scored the try, Malfroy converting. Taita (14) beat Hutt (3). Karori (9) beat Wellington B (8). St. Patrick’s College Old Boys (1<) beat Old Boys (8). , Athletic (20) beat Selwyn (3). Cookson (2), McMillan, Money, and Keenan scored tries for the winners.. Ryan converted one, and Keenan kicked n Pe Oriental° defeated Training College by 51 points to 3. Tries were icored ior the winners by Mill (2), R c, d (“)’ Williams Ouin Guy. Coupland, Mcllwraith, and Pinkerton one each. Williams also potted a goal. Tries were converted by Pinkerton (3) and Jones, Mill, Thomson and Mcllwraith one each. INTERMEDIATE.

Poneke were much too strong for Se) wyn, winning by the wide margin 1 68 pointe to nil.

Petone and Old Boys had a close tussle, the former just managing to got home by 6 to 3. Kaiwarra B beat Marist by 16 points to 8. Palmer, Boswell, Kilpatrick, and Roberts scored for the winners, Golding converting two of the tries. Hogan and Lander crossed the line for Marist, Hogan improving one try. Kaiwarra A 5, Oriental B 3. Third Grade. .Melrose (32) beat ’Varsity B (5), Wellington A (41) heat Eastbourne (3;. Marist (17) beat Onslow (3). Condon (2) Poppleton, O’Malley, and Smith scored tries for the winners, one try being improver:. St. Patrick’s A 5, Oriental 0. O'Connor scored a try, which Malfroy converted. Fourth Grade. Scots Collego (30) outplayed Berhampore (3). Oriental (9) beat Wellington A (6). Packnatz, Bolt, and Atkinson'scored for Oriental, and Rex scored a try and Matthews a penalty goal for Wellington, Institute narrowly defeated Petone by a goal, potted by J. Ryan, to nil. Selwyn (15) beat Marist (0). Marist could only muster ten players. Melrose won from St. Patrick’s College by default. Wellington College won by default from St. Patrick’s College, several of the latter’s players being down with influenza. Fifth Grade. Athletic (8) drew with .Berhampore (8). Diack and Brown scored for Athletic, Brown improving one of the tries. Oriental piled up the tall score of 72 to nil against Marist. Hutt won from Scot’s College by default. Melrose (14) beat Poneke (3). Upchurch (2) and Miller scored tries for Melrose, Cowan converting one, and Mitchell landed a penalty goal. Valk scored a try for Poneke. St. Patrick’s College (8) beat Johnsonville <(0). Sixth Grade. Selwyn (17) beat Wellington College C (0). Wilkinson (2), Wellington and Macaulay. Wellington converted one and also landed a nenalty goal. It was a good win, considering that Selwyn were two men short. Technical College (12) beat Berhampore (0). Institute (9) beat Scots College (3). Wellington (8) beat Wellington College D (0). Parkinson and Beck scored for the winners, the latter converting bis own try. Eastbourne (32) beat Wellington College E (8). St. Patrick’s College A (31) beat Taita (3) Athletic (17) beat Hutt Valley High School (3). Seventh Grade. Wellington (11) beat Selwyn (0). Knott (2) and O’Brien scored Iries, Hall converting one. Oriental (13) beat Technical College B (O'). Fittes scored three tries, and Sullivan potted a goal. Petone (16) beat Scots College (5). (O) bent We,lillgton Coll ege B RESULTS IN OTHER . CENTRES NAPIER.' By Telegraph.—press Association. Napier, June 20. Rugby matches at Napier and Hastings on Saturday resulted:—Technical Old Boys 17, High School Old Boys 9; Celtic 10, Hastings 3. \ DUNEDIN. By Telegraph- i'kks-. .ssociation Dunedin, June 20. Saturday’s Rugby results: University A 21, Zingari 16; Pirates 22, Dunedin 3; Kaikorai 24. Southern 3; Alhambra 16, University B 8; Taieri 19, Union 6. CHRISTCHURCH. BY TELEGRAPH.I—PBESS ASSOCIATION. Christchurch, June 20. Following are the results of first grade matches on Saturday:—Old Boys (11) beat Albion (9): Linwood (6) drew with ’Varsity (6); Christchurch (23) beat Merivale (14). WAIRARAPA. "Dominion” Special. Carterton, June 20. Wairarapa Rugby results: Senior— Carterton 21, Masterton 8; Gladstone 10, Grey town 5; Featherston 25, Red Star 6. Junior—Masterton 6, Old Boys G; Grey town forfeited to Martinborough; Opaki forfeited to Carterton. NELSON. "Dominion” Special. Nelson, June 20. Rugby-; Senior—Nelson defeated Old Boys by 15 to 12. Snodgrass kicked a penalty for Old Boys just after starting. Later on ho potted a goal 40 yards out. Before half-time Brownlie scored a try for Nelson. On resuming, the'Nelson full-back slipped, and Snodgrass, taking a bouncing ball, galloped over for a try. Nelson attacked and Reed broke through and scored a try. Kinzett kicked a penalty for Nelson. Reed passed to Young, who fended off an opponent and scored. 12 all. Reed kicked a penalty from halfway. Nelson 15, Old Boys 12. Rivals defeated Waimea by 18 to 7. For the winners Woolf kicked a penal, ty and scored a try. Wallace scored two tries. Thompson and Brough also scored tries. For Waimea Wells scored a trv and Bowers potted a goal. 13 ’"^?TwS.W.Wu. B T A won bv default from Rovers; Wakatu 40, Old Soys 0. , n n * a « Fourth—Waimea 5, College A 8.

AUCKLAND.

BY TELEGRAPH, -PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Auckland, June 19. Senior Rigby football matches follow:—Ponsonbv (23)_v. Marist (6), irammar (9) v. College Rifles (3); Umlersity (11) v. Grafton (8).

NEW ZEALAND MAORIS FIRST TRIAL MATCH A BRILLIANT DISPLAY By Telegraph.—Pubss Association Gisborne, Juno 19. The first of the Maori trii.il matches to decide the team to go to Franco and England was held at the Oval to-day before an attendance estimated at four thousand, when Tairawhiti (East Coast, Poverty Bay, and Wairoa) met a team representing the remainder of the North Island. Tho weather was fine and the ground in first-class condition. The game was played at a terrific pace throughout, and was crowded with spectacular incidents, particularly during the latter stages when the North Islanders’ combination greatly improved, they putting on eight points in ten minutes, finally winning by eighteen points to sixteen. Tho crowd was a record for Poverty Bay. The gate proceeds go to the Maori Advisory Board towards the cost of the tour. Both teams were about fairly evenly weighted, both in the backs and among the forwards, Tairawhiti averacinc half a stone more all round. , . The home backs combination was much better than tho North Island in the first spell, but towards the end ot the game the visitors’ handling improied. and they provided a spectacular exhibition. Shortland, behind the North Island pack, gave a druzling display both in attack and defeme, combining well with Love, who was brilliant attacking and defending at five-eighths. Barclay played a dashing game at centre for North. Genimell, Shernff, Swenson, and Solomon were the best of the North Island pack. For Tairawhiti, Nepia played a dazzling game, kicking, handling, and fielding brilliantly. W. Lockwood played great football at wing-three-quarter, while Harrison, half, and Wineera, five-eighths, combined well. Hie homo pack was particularly good in the loose in dribbling movements, Denmss, Wilson, and Crawford showing splendid minutes after the game startea Wineera intercepted a dropped pass, cut in, and passed wide out to Lockwood, who raced half the length of the field and scored under the posts. Nepia goa - ed Tairawhiti 5, North Island nil. Just before half-time, after a forward rush, Shortland started tbo backs. Barclay racing over for a great try. Loves kick was charged down and the spell ended. Tairawhiti 5, North Island ». A Tairawhiti forward rush saw Denniss pick up and transfer to Wilson, who scored near the posts Nepia converting. Tairawhiti 10, North Island 3. A few minutes later Denmss scored for Tairawhiti from a forward rush. lhe try was unconverted, and North Island were behind, 13 points to 3. A rush enabled S. Gemmell to pick up from the scrum under tho posts and 6C ° re i,J ham converted. Tairawhiti 13, North Island 8. Then Wineera snapped up a pass and raced to the full-back, and passed to Smith, who scored for Imrawhiti. The try’ was unconverted, 16—8. Then Barclay, following up a long kick, gathered in and raced under the posts, Pelham converting. Tairawhiti 16, North Island 13. A beautiful North Island passing movement saw Grace score under the posts. Love converting. The game ended: North Island 18, Tairawhiti 16. , Mr. Lundon refereed. MAORI TEAM FOR FRANCE ADVISORY BOARD RESENTS INTERFERENCE TROUBLE WITH N.Z. UNION By Telegraph.—press association. Gisborne, June 20. That the Maori Advisory Board, which controls Maori Rugby, and the NewZealand Rugby .Union do hot work altogether in harmony was quite evident at a meeting of the board on Saturday evening after the test match to make a first selection of the team for I'rance. There were present Messrs. H. Love (Wellington). E Parata (Dunedin), Rev. Tamahori (East Coast), Captain Pitt, Captain Hall, nnd G. Dansey (Gisborne) In addition, Messrs Henry Ruru (le Karakn) and J. Reedy (Ruatona) had been invited to hear the discussion so as to report to their respective tribes. Captain Pitt, who was chairmin, asked Mr. Parata to enlighten the members as to the progress of the selection, and Mr. Parata said the matter had been taken out of the hands of the Advisory Board by the New Zealand . E "5’?Y Union, who had taken upon itself to nominate two selectors, nanmly Mr. Parata and M>. A. Tokarangi (Wanganui) leaving the Maori Advisory Board to add another. Mr. Parata, continuing,' said he desired the nomination from the Gisborne districts. The announcement came as a thunderbolt to the members, for it was considered that nil the board would act Mr. Dansey asked, if Mr. Takarangi was appointed, why wasn’t he there to ace the semi-final trial that day? • After the members had agreed that the position was very unsatisfactory, Captain Pitt moved: "That Mr. Parata, being the representative of the Maori footballers on the New Zealand Union, be directed to bring under the notice of that body that the meeting of the Maori Advisory Board takes very strong exception to the action of the New Zealand Rugby Union m usurping the functions of' the Maori Advieo’ry Board, and we feel it more owing to the fact that the New Zealand Rugby Union has not, and is not, contributing one penny towards the finances of the Maori tour "to France, nor in the assembly expenses.”

Captain Hall seconded tho motion, which was carried unanimously. Captain Pitt was chosen as the third selector. The members of the board then discussed the managership of the team, to which position Mr. Parata had been appointed, nnd the opinion was expressed that it was a most unusual procedure to appoint a manager and then make him one of the selectors. It was made clear there was 10 objection personally to Mr. Parata. Tn fact, "he was quite entitled to the position, but on principle it was not advisable that tho manager should be one of (he selectors. The final selection of tho teem for France will be made after Te Mori Rose Bowl match at Palmerston North on Wednesday next.

HAPHAZARD AND UNBUSINESSLIKE

CHAIRMAN OF N.Z. RUGBY UNION’S REJOINDER

When the above resolution was referred to Mr. S. S. Dean, chairman of the New Zealand Rugby Union, he replied that the statement that tho N.Z.R.U. has appointed selectors for the Maori team is quite contrary to fact. "We have been endeavouring to get in touch with the Maori Advisory Board for some weeks, past to ascertain just whom they had appointed as selectors and as to what arrangements they were making in regard to their trial matches for the selection of the touring team. Although numerous communications were sent to Mr. Poananga, who was the secretary of the Maori Advisory Board, none of these communications were transmitted to members of the board, and no acknowledgement was sent to the N.Z.R.U.

"Mr. Parata advised me that there was to be a meeting of the Maori Advisory Board at Levin some weeks ago. With Mr. Parata I journeyed to Levin, only to find that no arrangements whatever had been made for calling a meeting of the board, and I returned to Wellington after a futile trip. A change was then made in the secretaryship, and Mr. Tahiwi was appointed in Mr. Poananga’s stead. "The position as between the N.Z.R.U. and the Maori Advisory Board ■is most unsatisfactory,” continued Mr. Dean, "as Mr. Parata lias apparently kept the Maori Advisory Board quite uninformed of his arrangement for tho trial match. Likewise he has failed to keep in touch with the N.Z.R.U. also, and had the matter of the tour been left to the Maori Advisory Board to complete, with the haphazard and unbusinesslike arrangement of that body, it is quite clear that no tour would have eventuated.”

With regard to the remark that the tour will not cost the N.Z.R.U. any money, although it is the desire of the New Zealand Union that their forecast may prove correct, the N.Z.R.U. are not quite so sanguine, and the Maori Advisory Board should be deeply indebted foi the excellent arrangements made for tho tour by the N.Z.R.U. and by Mr. Wray, their representative in London.”

MAORI TEAM’S TOUR FIXTURES ARRANGED. The following cablegram lias been received by the New Zealand Rugby Union from Mr. C. J. Wray, the union’s representative in England:— "The following fixtures have been ar- , ranged for the Maori team’s tour :— September 12—Preliminary game in France. September 16—Preliminary game in France. September 19—At Lyons. September 22—At Grenoble. September 26—At Marseilles. September 30—At Narbonne. October 3—At Toulouse. October 7—At Clermont Ferrand. October 10 —At Paris. October 16—v. Somerset. t October 21—v. Newport. October 23—v. Swansea. October 27 —v. Yorkshire. October 30 —v. Harlequins. November 3—v. Devon. November 6 —v. Cardiff. November 11—v. Gloucester. November 13—v. Llanelly. November 18 —v. East Midlands. November 20—v. London County. November 24 —v. Hampshire. November 26—v. Leicestershire. December I—v.1 —v. Lancashire. December s—At5 —At Bordeaux. December 9—At Lemogi*. December 12—At Bayonne. December 16—At Pan. December 19—At Beziers. December 2G—At Paris. "The Hampshire match has not been finally arranged.” WAIRARAPA TEAM TO PLAY HAWKE’S BAY. By Telegbaph.—Pbess association. Masterton, June 20. The following have been selected to meet Hawke’s Bay at Masterton on Sat urday: Full-back, Roach; three-quar-ters, R. Booth, Stringfellow, •R. Jury; five-eighths, Cundby, Neighbours; half. Hart; forwards, J. Donald (wing), captain, Reid, Sutherland, Harvey, Miller, Fairbrother, Duff, S. Willoughby. Reserves: Backs, Fuller and Yates; forwards, Parker, Churchouse, and Bambry.

ALL BLACK ORDERED OFF BY Telegraph.—press association Auckland, June 20.

A regrettable incident recurred yesterday in the senior Rugby match between Ponsonby and Marist Old Boys, wlncli the former won by 23 points to 6. Halfway through the second spell Webber, of Ponsonby, wns ordered c fl, and Lucas, the All Black player and captain of tlie Ponsonby team, was compelled to follow shortly afterwards.

Footballers 1 Perfect fitness means games won. Mustard Baths during practice will carry you fresh and tireless through the critical closing stages of a strenuous game, and taken after, wards removes the tired feeling. Advt.

*3 <D £ £ fl o is fl £ a P . £ ►3 £ 00 43 cu o E Athletic 6 6 0 0 105 35 12 Petone 6 5 1 0 140 41 10 ■'Varsity — 7 4 3 0 101 70 8 Oriental ..... 6 4 2 0 83 39 8 Berhampore .... 7 3 3 1 70 85 7 Marist 6 3 3 0 42 53 6 7 3 4 0 -73 78 6 Old Boys 6 3 3 0 121 54 6 Wellington 7 2 4 1 60 96 5 Hutt 6 1 5 0 45 149 Selwyn — 6 0 6 0 24 164 0