Hockey Notes.

Free Lance, Volume X, Issue 477, 21 August 1909, Page 11

Hockey Notes.

By Bully-off.

LOCAL hockey enthusiasts weie treated to a first-class' exhibition of tlhe game on Saturday, on the occasion of the meetiaig of Auckland and Wellington, an No 1 ground, Day's B<ay. The superior exponents of the game "were undoubtedly the visitors, despite the fact tlhat the game ended in a dra/w — one gpa3l each. It is easily understood bom the northerners have retained possession of the New Zealand Hockey Association's Championship Shield, which they have now held 1 for three years. They aTe hirther advanced <n the knowledge of ihe game, and consequently rendered a more finished display. Although the scores were even, tlhe Aucklaauders on the whole had the 'better of the deal. In tihe first speM, Wellington held a sfllight advantage, but subsequently a I'ack of condition was manifested, while tiho visitors ismproved. The ground was heavy. If lit hod been, dry, Auckland must hare easily gained tihe verdict. In attack tlhe biliues were more re.sourceful. Their forwards combined pleasingly. They indulged in the short passing, while the local vanguard, Tvrth disconcerted movement, attempted long passing. The defence of both sides was very sound, amd tihe scone was accordingly 3bw. While Wellington's forwards were patchy, the opposing front row was evenly balanced. Auckland's two -wings, Smyth and Murdoch, surpassed Weibngton/s pair. "Bogle and Smythe. The first-named) did some splendid centreing in. the second spell. Muirdoch, on the left, had a very pretty andl effective turn. He wourtd dash down the line, and if |p<j centre was blocked he would simply turn back a little and smack the ball into the circle. Neither of the yellow wings was overburdened with work. Smythe, on the left, has done better, while Bogle can he credited) with initiating the movement uhat J.ed up to WeHHmgtoin's goal. Both he and Wheatflley, hi© insidenght. were too inexperienced for such am important match. They won their spurs for the first time on Saturday. Happily enough the two ibest forwards on the field, Mather for Auckland and G. Davis for WeHaingtoai, were tihe respective scorers. It is remarkable that each occupied the inside-deft position. Mather's goal was from a flying shot, after his side had been pressing strongly. Davies effort was the result of a neat combined rush. Bogle centred to Eflliott, who transferred to Davies. The lastJiaimed executed some ingenious stick-work, drew out the goal-keeper, and by a pretty turn of the wrist he roiled, the ball' into an empty goal. After witnessing Saturday's play, "BuHy-off" is satisfied that EBflfiott's position is lnside-^nght. Neither he nor Barry, the opposang bully, did anything exceptional. Both have scoring reputations which we<re not sustained. Auckland's forwards deriyed more support from their halves than did Wellington's. The local three played too far back. King, in the centre, especially, almost rested on hils fullbacks He gave a \ery disappointing display — even to the selectors, probably Both Wellington's outer halves, Christie and Dawson were sound in defence. The fanner was very dogged, and was qui/fce the equal of any other half on the field. Porter, Auckland's pivot, is not an exceptiona) centre. Kavanagh, on the left, was the best of the line. The respective fullbacks, Hickson of Wellington and Siherriffs of Auckland, were the opposang captains. The former's display was excellent, and, notwithstanding his overwhelming task in stemming "the northern tide, hn was a great deal fresher than some of has fellows at the finish. Sherriffs is hardly the equal of his rival In his efforts he frequently offends against the obstruction rule Harty, the local' left fuli-bacik, quite vindicated his inclusion. Baker, of Auckland, was the ilteast prominent of the four. Both goaHkeeper? were worthy of the trust reposed in them. Although Bloomfield, of Auckland, was not called 1 upon often, he saved some "hot" ones. Dwyer was the idol' of al] (Local enthusi-

asts. The shot that beat him just nose above his knee. Another he kicked out nearly half the length of tihe field, ©yoking the admiration even of the disappointed opposing side. Appended is a complete table of the senior championship —

default. As a scorer in club matches tJhis season G. Davies, of Karon, lias tie highest aggregate. He ds closely followed by lr. EMiott, of United. The goals obtained by all' players is as follow : — Dayies. 23, Elliott 21, B. Beere 15, G. Straok and Roland Partan. 13, Carde 11, HoJike 10, D. S. Smith 8, Keys, Fulton, and Birdfo 7 each), Waloii, Loader and Elias 6 each, Organ, Guirgenjveni, WiheatiDey, Wallis, and C. Oampbel 5 each,, Thompson and Collins 4 eadh, G. Smytine, D. Beere, Caldow, Patterson, Dixom, and Murphy 3 each, N. Smytlie, L. Davies, FeLla, Oram, MiEs, aid Domonam 2 each. A numbeir of players scored one goal a-paecp.

Quick refiaf from a tight dry oaugjh is obtained by the use of Zymole Trokeys. An excellent thing after singing or talking to prevent hoarseness.

A great wave of Shiakespeariainalsin has swept over MeJiborirne, 'and iihe devotees of the bard, after woirßihilppiag at th.c slhrine of Oscar Asche- and Lily Bnayton, have taken to csbudyinig the works of Shaikespeane. One prominent Melbou/rne boakseliLer repoirts a phenomenal sale of cheaip editions, and tlhere is aJiso a great demand 1 for ooimp!Lete sets containing aM. the pfllays. A prominent society hostess the other dlay held' a "Shakespeare tea."

Binks tried <o cure a nasty cold By sampling whisky strong and old, And when for home he made retreat, His legs went zig-zag up the street; And when a motor knocked down Binks, And squeezed out all those nasty drinks, So warning take, shong drink adjure — Cure coughs and colds with Woods' Great Peppeimint Cure.

ll | 111 1 | SP< > Q >J O O O United* 11 10 0 1 41 18 20 V.M.C.A. 11 9 0 2 d 734 18 Karon 11 7 1 3 56 30 15 Victoria Col. 11 6 0 5 47 28 12 Wesley 11 4 1 6 27 .-J8 9 Wellington 11 3 0 8 20 32 6 Vivian 11 a 0 8 14 33 6 Thoindon" 10 1 0 10 8 50 2 *United won a match fiom Thorndon by