SPORTS AND PASTIMES

Gisborne Times, Volume LVIII, Issue 9690, 11 May 1923, Page 7

SPORTS AND PASTIMES

TURF. RACING FIXTURES. May 11, 12—Ashburton County R.C. May 17, 19 —Wanganui J.C May 25, 26—Oarnaru J.C. Juno 2, 4 —Otaki Maori Racing Club. June 2, 4—Canterbury Park Trotting Club. June 2,4, G—Dunedin J.C. June 2, 4 6—Auckland R.C. • June 4 —South Wairarapa Trotting Club. FORBURY PARK TROTS. TAR AIRE WINS BIG RACE. DUNEDIN, May 10. The first day of the Eorbury Park Trotting Club’s winter meeting, was held in fine weather and on a course that had dried rapidly, but was never in bad order. There was a good attendance and the totalisator investments totalled £23,934, 'compared with . £2G,777 last year. Results were as follows: Bayfield Handicap.—Lady Elwood 1, Bon Sonty 2, Ladycliff 3. Also started: Reform, Ocean Grove, Master Peter, Erlstroke, Don Massey, Jim Russell, Wharetoa, Ora Jay, Don Wilkes. Fancy Maid, Stone Ginger, Hondo, Marvin Drift, Young Tom, Carlene, Woe Patch, Dunvegau, Swiftbine, Kentucky Moor, Mat Patch, General Derby, James Madison and Dan Mac' (coupled), Fox Trot and Master Robins (coupled), Arran Lad (coupled with Bon Sonty). Won by four lengths. Time: 4min 4 l-ssec. Domain Handicap.—Quiver (J. Kennerley) 1, Barcelona 2, Wild Pointer 3. Also started : King Copra, Wee Daphne, Glen Wilkes. Kossolian. Venture, Junior Girl, Wallace Dillon, Our Nurse, Bricklayer, Rollicking Bolls, Cliff eton Chimes, Mother Macliree, Lucky Harold, Fireman, Jean Mac and Miss Adonis (coupled), Edward Harwin and Hylas (coupled), Miss O’Neill. Forbury weighed out but being found to be lame, the stewards permitted him to be withdrawn at the trainer’s request. Won by four lengths. Time: 4min lsec.

Innovation Handicap.— Bundaberg (J. Bryce) 1, Helen wood 2, Lottie Direct 3. Also started: Tipperary, Alpha Wilkes, Wallacetown, Admiral Derby, Claude Alto, Peter Swift. Won by two lengths. Time: 3min 39see. Prince of Wales Handicap.—Tarafre (J. Bryce) 1, Lady Joan (F. Holmes) 2, Willie Lincoln (J. N. Clarke) 3. Also started: Peter Mac, Emperor, Jack Arran. Pedro Pronto, Grand Denver, Trix Pointer, Paul Dufault, Albert Cling. Won by four lengths; two lengths between second and third. Time: 4min 42 2-ssec.

Beach Handicap.—Linden (Owner) 1, Fashion Queen 2, Bing .Bong 3. Also started: Quick March. Golden Nut, Wallroom, Hairy Audubon. Brown Chequer, Plywood, Dolly Dillon. Fernmoor, Lenamhore, Kilmarnock. Won by two lengths. Time: imin 431-ssec. St. Clair Handicap.—Mangoutu (Donald) 1, Count Dee 2, Darkest 3. Also ran: Admiral Derby, The Squire. Solace, Pieter Timmerman, Bundaberg, Merry Bingen, Clonmel, Sunny Jim, First Fashion, Dixie Mac. Won by four lengths. Time: train olsec. Rencfwn Handicap.— Bonny Logan (Holmes) 1. Peter King 2, Dalnahine 3. Also ran: Royal Step, Donside, Adair, Jane Wilkes, Stockade, Sir Henry (ocupled with the winner). Won by a short head. Time: 3min 9 l-ssec. Flying Handicap.— Bon Wilkes (Robertson) 1. Ben Ohau 2, Fashion Queen 3. Also started: First Toll, Downcast, Olive Huon, Norma Dillon, Idris. Won by four lengths. Time; 2min 38 2-ssec. —Press Assn. SECOND DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. DUNEDIN. May 10. Following are the acceptances for t lie second clay:— Tahunua Handicap; 1 mile 5 furlongs. Marvin Chief, Bob Wilkes, Ocean Grove, Wire, Erlstrocle, Fancy Maid, Marvin Drift, Wharetoa, Ora Jay, Master Peter, Don Wilkes, Dorothy Mac, Lord. Eokeby, scratch; Kentucky Moor, 12yds bhd; Worthy Bingen, 3G yds blid; Dan Mac, 72yds. Pacific Handicap (Harness); 1 mile and 5 furlongs. Polyanthus, Our Nurse, ForTury, Royal Hope, Kanuknot, King Copa, Kossolian, Wiee Daphne, entura,.Junior Girl, scratch; Rollicking Bells. Cliffeton Chimes, Bricklayer, 12yds bhd; GVlen Wilkes, Mammon, Fireman, Harold Jean, 24yds; Barcelona, Menember, 36yds; Wild Pointer, Edwin Harwin, 48ycls; Quiver, 60yds; ilalis. 72yds; Miss O’Neill, 84yds; Golden Nut, 9Gyds. Improvers’ Handicap; 1 mile 5 furlongs Lady Cliff, Lady Ellwood, Bondo, Mat Patch, scratch; General Derby. Alpha Wilkes, James Maddison, 12vds bhd; Tipperary, Dan Mac, Benmore. 24yds; Bonnette, Swiftest, 3Gyds; Wallacetown, Arrah Lad, Master Robbing, 60yds; Fox Trot, 72yds; Bon Sonty, 96yds; Merry Bingen, 120yds. Victory Handicap; 2 miles.

Peter Mac, Emperor, Royal Step, scr; Jack Arrah. 12yds bhd; Pedro Pronto, Lady Joan, 24yds; Grand Denver 36yds; Trix Pointer, 48yds; Taraire, Paul Dufault, 60yds; Willie Lincoln, Beri Cling, 72yds. Royal Handicap; 2 miles.

Black Raven, Sunny Vue, Friendship, Vitalis, Mother Macliree, Hylas, scr; Passing Shadow, Golden Nut, Quick March, 24yds bhd; Littlefield, Wicklow Boy, Lucky Dillon, 36yds; Malice 48yds; Coldwater, Brown Chequer. 60 yds; Dolly Dillon, 72yds; Fernmoore, 84yds; Kilmarnock, 96yds. Peninsula, Handicap; 2 miles.

The Squire, Admiral Derby, scratch; Solace, Peter Swift, Darkest, 12yds 1 hr; Pieter Timmermaiu, 24yds; Count I.'ae, 36yds; Mangoutu, Merry Bingen, 48vds; Bundaberg, 60yds; Sunny Jim, 96yds; Clonmel, 96yds; First Fashion, 156vds; Dixie Mac, 192yds. Railway Handicap; 1 mile 3 furlongs. Dalnahine, Adair, Royal Step, Fashion Queen, scratch; Peter King, 12yds bhd; Bon Wilkes, 24yds; Stockade, 36 yds; Bonny Logan, 48yds; Taraire, 60 yds; Paul Dufault, 72yds. Farewell Handicap; 1 mile. Bing Boy, First Toll, Wallroom, scr; Downcast, Fashion Queen, Norma- Dillon, Olive Huon, 12yds bhd; Idris, 36yds; Ben Ohau, 48yds; Sir Henry, 00yds.—P.A. EGMONT RACES. LOCKSON WINS DAVIDSON MEMORIAL. UAWERA, May 10. The weather was dull but warmer for the second day of the Egmont Racing Club’s winter meeting. The rain held off, but the course was very wet. There was a fairly good attendance considering the conditions. The totalisator put through £17,001, against £25,002 on. the second day last year. The total for the meeting was £35,878, against £49,640 last year. Following are the results:— Ngamutu Handicap.— Musketoon 1, Otapawa 2, Treadwell 3. Also started: Lady Glissas, Lady Hill, Daddy’s Girl, Regard, Just Quietly, Ribbonwork, and Pipi. Musketoon came with a sensational run' and won in a great finish, necks separating the placed! horses. Time: Imin 23-isec. Manawapo Hurdles. —Price 1, Tinokaha 2, Mervotia 3. Also started: Automoana, Wlliite Ranger, Great Fun, Iceberg, Warrawee, Sir Wai, Tempo, Watercall, Empyrean, Stilts, and _ Husker. Won by a short length, with a similar distance between 6econd and third. Time: 3min 10secOpeke Steeples.—Polthogue 1, Gang Awa’ 2, Passing Throu’ 3. Also ran: Paul Moore and Galicia. Won easily by ten lengths; fourteen lengths between second and third. Paul Moore and Galicia felj. Time: 4min 46seo.

Mokoia Handicap.— Amber Tips l, I Leithfield 2, Big Push 3. Also ran: j Golden Bubble, Sir Burnett, Birkie, J and Pouma. Won by a neck, with a ) length separating second and third. Time: Imin 23sec. The Shorts.—’Tinoretto 1, Lady Merriwee 2, Regard 3. Also started: Alabama, Ben Nevis, Loved One, Kilcoo, Gamboola, Campbird, Bravato. The winner came through a chain from home and won by a neck; three lengths between second and third. Time: Imin Bsec. Davidson Memorial. —Lockson 1, Correspondent 2, Kareao 3. Also started: Rouen, Tame Fox, Zircon, Bitholia, Aslcari, Helen Rufus, and Eerie. In the straight Lockson finished well under pressure and won by a length and; ahalf; half a length between second 1 and third. Time: 2min lOlsec. Borough Hack Handicap. —Otapawa 1, Interest 2 Ecuador 3. Also started: Marble Glass, Silver San, Country Life, Velociform, Haligan, Black Mark, The Curragh, and Night. Won by half a length; same between second and third. Time: Imin 39J-sec. —P.A. ASHBURTON ACCEPTANCES. The following acceptances have been for the Ashburton County Racing Club’s meeting:— First Hurdles Handicap; about one mile and three-quarters.—Cerberus 12.1, Paddington Green 10.13, Lord Nagar 10.11, Miuiawaponga 10.9, Mandrake 9.11, Roniform 9.3, Woodrow, Trevella, Felton, Apex 9.0. First Hack Welter Handicap; G furlongs—Moorland 10.9, Brown Wally 8.10, Agnola, Happy Warrior 8.9, Courcelette 8.5, Red Wink 8.4, Harlequin, Kilbrin, Solferymple, Antagony, Swindas 8.0. Autumn Handicap; 1 mile. —Palestrina, Sunny Loch 8.12, Boadicea B.G, Some Kid 8.5, Castellan 7-8, Mythology, Mantua 7.3, Warhaven 7.1, Prince Ferouz G.ll, Whipping Boy 6.10, Ardour 6.9, Almoner 6.7. Fairfield Welter Handicap; 7 furlongs.—Bon Spec 10.8, Warhaven 9.8, Wharf-dale 9.6, Bosker Boy 9.2, Fubrinade 8.9, Etta 8.8, Counter-Attack 8.6, Kikini 8.5, Grim Joke, Falstalf 8.1, Kilbarry 7.13, Ostermaii, First Aid 7.11. Longbeach Hack Handicap; 6 furlongs. —Wink 8.11, Gossard 8.9, Kilfane, Barmaid 7.13, Gav Life 7.12, Pickaninny, Guncase 7.10, Distant Shot. 7.1, Monsieur Boutade 7.0. Grove Farm Handicap; 6 furlongs.— Will Oakland 9.4, Lovesign 8.11, Mythology 8.9, Tat an Tat an 8.8, Mantua 8.7, The Reaver 7.10. Paphian 7.9, Theseus 6.9. Kilbarry 6.8, Weary Willie 6.7, Selma Trot Handicap (in Harness); 11 miles. —Kiarite. Kelbuin, Queen, Ferry, Logic. Wyndham. Nelson Mac, Medallion Boy, Myrtle Wilkes, Normal. Forest Lady, Minto, Ventura, Calm Mac, Bon Lou, Master Sefton, Jimmy Chimes, Junior Girl, Hold On. Prince Pointer. Winnie Dillon, Dancer, Very Light. Hacktlwrne. Quiver, Irish Whispers. Transport —scratch. J.aghmore Plate; 5 furlongs (special weights).—Swallow Flight, Kilbirnie, Marmont, Courceltte, Agnola, Goldspinner, Espanada, Saratov, Goldpiece, Zaragoza, F’inora, Hillock. AUCKLAND WEIGHTS. UAWERA, May 10. The following weights have been declared for the Auckland Racing Club’s winter meeting:— Great Northern Hurdles; 21 miles. — Gladful 11.9, Explorer 11.7, Poanui 11.2, Omaliu 10.9, Vagabond 10.8, \\ ar Lotm 10.7, Snake 10.6. Koliu, General Advance 10.2, • Mia Bella 10.0, Sea Dc’il, Orangu 9.12. Royal Abbey 9.9, Whipcord 9.7, Peter Amans 9.6, Tinokaha, Passing Throu, En Route, Penury Rose 9.5, Miss Melva, Opiate, Complex, Dick 9.3, Sunray, Active, Great Fun 9.2, Thiganthu, Mary Bruce, Mimiwhangata, Savory, Mountain Peer, Naughty 9.0. Great Northern Steeples; about Similes. —Explorer 11.10, Oakleigh 11.8, Omaliu 11.0, Snake, Sea Dc’il 10.11, Pittsworth 10.9, Koliu 10.5, Tigerland 10.3, War Loan 10.2, First Line, 'Whipcord 10.0. General Advance 9.11, Mia Bella 9.9, Orunga 9.7, Royal Abbey, Silverton. Gay Boy, Vociferate 9.4, Dick 9.3, Oak Rose, Never Despair, No Bother, Miss Melva, Active, Passing Throu 1 , Black Night, Mary Bruce, Polthogue, Naughty. Tlrigantliu, Totara Jack, Waikawa 9.0. Cornwall Handicap; miles.—Surveyor, Royal Present 10.8, Loyal Irish, Uncle Ned, Boomerday, Joy Ride 9.9, Lord Star 9.4. Tam-a-roa 9.2, Zircon 8.12, Glen Canny, Llluuiination, Arch Salute, Tinolmro 8.11, Pine Arch, Regent, Bright Day 8-10. Omaliu 8.8, Glencairn 8.5, Comical 8.3, Tactful. Sunny Jim, Helen Rufus. To Kara, Bute Sound, Archie, Sycorax, Strategy 8.1, Bitholia, Viyella, Bonny Canny, Comedy Prince, Gold Plane, Klniblai Khan, Loclison, Oliinewairua, Poteen, Smoke Concert, Soulterina, Warrawee, The Curragh, Sir Otway 8.0. —P.A. WANGANUI HANDICAPS. UAWERA. May 10. The following handicaps have been declared for the Wanganui Jockey Club’s winter meeting:—Puma Hack Handicap. 6 furlongs.— Halgina 9.4, Alabama 8.13. Musketoon 5.9, Lady Cr lies as- 8.8, Silver San 8.3, Ben Nevis 8.3. Veil 5.2, Country Life 8.2, Sunny Vale 7.13, Quaestor 7.12, Bonrina 7.9, Left 7.8, San Pianette 7.5. The Emperor 7.7, Tinohari 7.7, Velociform 7.6, Just Quietly 7.6. Miss Mickey 7.6, Alaric 7.5, Half Rod 7.4, Ribbonwork 7.3, Pirouette 7.2, Merry Ann, Doleful Ditty, Interest, Ecuador, Kaforte, Parkman, Pinna, Pipi, Dodo, Second Choice 7.0. Hack Steeplechase, 2 miles. —Powder King 11.2, Paul Moore 10.12, To Maire 10.10, Mervotia 10.8, Oak Rose 10.2, Bingi 9.13, Mangawai 9.7, Fibre 9.7, San .Forte 9.6, Maniania 9.2, Ranui, Toddy, Sweet, Flower. Naughty, Empyrean, San Fran gelding 9.0. Kaitoke Hack Hurdles, II miles.- — Vagabond 11.9, Triboulet 11.1, Wliile Ranger 10.7, Price 10.7, Whizz Bang 10.6, Daddy’s Girl 10.4, Militaire 10.3. Warrawee 10.1, Gold Star 10.1, Tempo 9.11, Prince Paul 9.11, Mountain Peer’ 9.9, Skylight 9.9. Lady Hill 9.7, Silta 9.7, Sling Camp 9.G, The Curragh 9.6. First Born 9.2, Noble, Savoury, Husker, Naughty, Nukumai, Zanoi, Gaiety Girl. Complimentary, Spottane, Tarquin, Sponte, Kanaka, Empyrean, Excelsior, Second Choice 9.0. Connolly Handicap; I.' miles. — Rouen 9.4, Kinsem 9.1, Tame Fox 8.12, Bonnetter 8.9, Trespass 8.8, Boomerday 8.8, Correspondent B.G. Quest 8.5, Kareao 8.0, Amber Tips 7.8, Zircon 7.8, CrueeVle 7.5, Lochson 7.0, Kaotane 6.12, Cheer Up 6.12, Warrewee 6.10. Lady Kotiripo 6.10, Helen Rufus 6.9, Megan G. 7, Frizzier 6.7, Eerie G. 7.

Borough Handicap; C furlongs.—Golden Bubble 9.0, Listowel 8.12, Sir Burnett 8.6, Martian Miss 8.6, Amber Tips 8.4, Triboulet 8.1, Demos 7.13, Island 7.10, Big Push 7.10, Fleeting 7.9, Hatona 7.8, Sunny Jim 7.8, Petunia 7.5, .Lady Kotiripo 7.5, Leithfield 6.12, Roman 6.11, Pouma 6.7, Quaestor 6.7. The following re-handicaps are declared : Wanganui Steeplechase: Whipcord 10.2. Century Hurdles: Tinokalia 9.7. — Press Assn. COLF. ENGLISH AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. i (Received May 10, 8.5 p.m.) LONDON, May 9. In tlm third round of the amateur golf championship Tolley beat Marston (America) 3 and 2, after a notable game. Humphries beat Wright, another American, but Willing, Ouimet, Neville and ,Rotan reached the fourth round, also wethored Harris, Lassen and Harry Braid. Surprise y-as caused by Douglas Grant, an American resident in Britain, beating Holderness, 2 and 1. — > A. and N.Z.C.A.

TEN MIS. LOCATION OF AUSTRALIAN DAVIS CUP MATCH. HONOLULU OR AMERICA. AMERICA AND HAWAII CABLE REQUESTS. SYDNEY, May 10. America and Hawaii liavo cabled Australia, asking that the match against Hawaii be played at Honolulu. Australia is opposed to this, on account of the fortnight’s delay entailed in breaking the journey, also because Anderson is not used to an asphalt court, which would necessitate a chauge of strokes. It is also contended that by playing in America the Australians would have an opportunity to practice on grass courts. The draw for the first round is Australia v. Hawaii and Canada v. Japan. There is no bye, as previously announced.—U.P.A. BOXING. TIMARU OPPOSES CENTRE CONTROL. TIMARU, May 10. The Tiinuru Boxing Association passed a resolution strongly opposing the new system of centre control and requesting the council to defer Consideration of the matter till the next annual conference of delegates to be held coincident with' the Dominion championships at Dunedin in July.-—-L\A. DISQUALIFICATION OF OTAGO EXECUTIVE. NEW COMMITTEE APPLIES FOR RE-AFFILIATION. DUNEDiIN, May 10. A general meeting of the Otago Boxing Association was held to-night to consider what steps should he taken in view of the disqualification of the executive by the New Zealand Boxing Council. The president and executive decided to resign in a body and a new chairman was appointed, for the meeting. A provisional committee was then set up from members of the association not concerned in the disqualification, and the meeting then authorised this provisional committee to apply for re-affiliation to the Boxing Council. —P.A. CRICKET. SENSATIONAL BOWLING IN COUNTY MATCH. DOUGLAS TAKES FOUR WICKETS IN ONE OYER. (Received Vlay ID, 7.40 p.m.) LONDON, May 9. Sensational cricket was witnesses at Leyton. At the lunch adjournment Sussex had lost one wicket foiLS2 (Bowloy 75, Tate 97). In the first over alter resumption, Douglas dismissed Bowloy, Tate and Cook with successive balls, and Street with the last ball of the over.—A. and N.Z. C.A. HOCKEY. YESTERDAY’S GAMES. MEN’S TRIAL MATCH. A trial match was played on the Reserve yesterday afternoon, the teams’ being selected from the players in the senior competition, and resulted in a win for the "B” team by two goals to one. Owing to the fact that the players were not in their accustomed positions, there was in some cases a noticeable lack of combination, but some good individual play was witnessed, and, after a season of club hockey, the province should again be represented in the inter-provincial matches by a strong team. In the first spell, the advantage was fairly even and it was only after hard play that -Bile!iff was able to net the ball toy the “A" team. In the second half', the play was vigorous and after much solid attacking the “B” forwards got into the enemy circle and Armstrong found the net. The same player later in the spell got a lucky opening and was able to score again, bringing the score to 2-1 in favor of the “B'.s.” at which figure the closing whistle found the game. Messrs. Henderson and St übbiugs were in charge of the whist'lcJUNIOR GRADE. Defence ”A” defeated Defence "B” after a game lacking any outstanding features of merit. Twigley was a tower of strength and scored three times for the “A" team. Reggitl and Bennett' scored once each lor the same .ride, and Lawrie goaded once for the other team, I lie game closing with the score s—l5 —1 in favor of the "A" team. Air. D. Gracic* acted as referee. LADIES’ MATCH.AIIies played Kia Toa on the Reserve one! were defeated by one goal to nil. Allies played a short side, but nevertheless good hockey was played, and Kia Toa were hard put to it to secure their victory. Afiss Fairlie scored for the winning team. Aliss Quick (Kia Toa) was injured and had; to go off. Messrs. Stubbing? and Roderick refereed the gaum. CIVIL SERVICE CLUB. The following players will represent Civil Service in their match with Alcrcantile to-morrow at 3.15 p.m.: —E. Anderson, AY. Morris, \V. Kennedy, A. File, J. Price, C. l’ankhurst, Marshall, J. McKinnon, F. Auld, IT. Barker, E. Simpson, and D. McClelafid. The following will represent Mercantile in their match against Civil Service at 2.15 'on the Reserve on Saturday: W. Neilson, J. Pollock, G. Sparks, R. Howett, AV. Blair, C. Hawkins, G. McDonald, G. Drummond, J. Turbitt, A. Cassin. E. McGerty. RUGBY. KAITI-CITY FOTBALL CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual 1 meeting of the KaitiCity Football Club was held last night, Mr* J. Collett presiding. Officers were elected as follows: — Patron, Mr. L. Clare; president, Mr. J. J. Martin; vice-presidents, Messrs. G. Gillett, C. Adair, A. Ingram, sour., C. Croon, H. Borst, senr., Ben Taylor, AV. McDonald, E. Warren, E. Burt, Clements, Quinn. DeCosta, Gibbs, J. O. Jones, and Sergt. Dempsey; delegates to Rugby Union, Messrs. A. Ingram and A. Baker; secretary, Mr. A. E. Ingram; assistant-secretary and treasurer, Mr. V. Hay. It was decided to enter a senior, junior, third, and fourth team in the competitions. Thirty-three new names were elected as, members of the Club. Teams to represent Kaiti-City tomorrow will be picked from the following : Juniors, on High School grounds, at 1.30 p.m. sharp: Ingram, Newton, Hay, Murland, O’Connor, Seal, Green (2), Borst (2), McDonald, Eitzmanrice, Rcnouf, Lowndes, Pollock, Milligan, Foss, Heeney, Young, and Corbett. Thirds, on Rutene Road Reserve, at 2.45 p.m. sharp: Double, Jackson, Riley, Cudd, Roderick, Robinson (2), Hogg, Ballantvne, Robertson. Algie, Price, Twigley, Green (2), Felton, and Kelly.

SOCCER

N.Z. TEAM FOR AUSTRALIA.. HITCH IN ARRANGEMENTS. WELLINGTON, May 10. At a meeting of tlie Council of the New Zealand Football Association to-night the secretary (Mr. Salmon) reported he had not yet received any intimation from Mr. Storey, secretary of the New South Wales Associa-

tion that passages for the New Zealand team to leave for Australia next Friday had been secured. All transport arrangements at this end had been made, including assembling the team in Wellington, but the Shippiny 'Coy. had advised that no passages had been booked. The chairman said the position was a grave one and most unbusiness like. It was decided to send a cable that if the berths are not secured by Saturday the team will he withdrawn. —P.A. " GISBORNE ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the Soccer Association was held on Wednesday evening, about 135 being present. The president (Mr. E. W. Harvey) submitted a report of the negotiations with the Borough Council over the allocation of playing areas, and a vote of thanks was accorded him and Messrs Johnson anci Creighton for their work in the matter. It was decided to hold a trial match on the Reserve, to-morrow being the date fixed upon, the competitions to .start on. the following Saturday. ' The following were chosen to play in the trial match :— ‘‘A” team: D. Johnson, Clark, Wear, Crookes, Roots, Barker, Downio, Livingstone, T. Hill, McKay, and Wells; “13’'’ team; Morgan, French, Hill, Hannah, Rickard, Hyndmoor, Black. Oswald, Turnbull, McKinley, Miller (senior); reserves: W. Hannah, S. Hannah, Kershaw, English, Benny, Robinson; referee: Mr. Biggar.