ATHLETIC NOTES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XL, Issue 12399, 12 October 1903, Page 3

ATHLETIC NOTES.

CRICKET.

I.\" view of the near, approach of the championship matches for season 1903-04, the memhers of the various district clubs indulged in practice on Saturday afternoon. Players belonging to the Grafton, Parnell, and City Clubs used the Domain Ground, and other clubs practised on their own grounds, Eden at Kingsland, Ponsonby at Ponsonby, and North Shore at Devoaport. The last-named club has engaged the ex-Australian player, A. Conyngham, as coach, and he made a very favourable impression with the bat on Saturday. Conyngham was not called upon to bowl.

AUCKLAND CRICKET ASSOCIATION. LIST OP THE DISTRICT PLAYERS. A meeting of the Management Committee of the Auckland Cricket Association was held at the Amateur Sports.Ciubrooms on Saturday evening, Mr. P. J. Unison being elected chairman. Correspondence was read from the secretary of the Umpires' Association, and it was decided to confer with the members of the association on certain points at a meeting to be held on Thursday evening next. It was decided to play'four grades in the approaching championship matches, and a fifth, if sufficient inducement offered, the latter grade contests to commence a fortnight sfter the opening of the season, which was fixed for Saturday, October 24. The date for receiving entries was accordingly extended to October 15, to permit of alterations being made in clubs' entries, and all grading and registering of players will take place at tho meeting to be held on the wight of the date mentioned.

With the exception of the Grafton Club, the names of the players (senior and junior) residing in the various districts have been forwarded to the hon. secretary of the association (Mr. H. B. Lusk), and as thei information will no doubt prove of interest to cricketers, the lists are appended: — Parnell: J. Gleeson, P. R. Mason, R. B. Lusk, C. Olliff, P. J. Ohlson, P. Barclay. N. B. Lusk, 0. Resteaux, J. R. Lundon, F. S. Murray, E. V. Sale, E. Foster, R. D. Kelly, Dr. Pabst, I. Evans, W. Mareroft, ,P. G. Andrew, W. Philson, M. Hicks, E. J. G. P. Greville, J. Ansenne. R. Callender, C. Johnson, M. Cromwell, E. J. Gatland, E, T. Connolly, J. Sale, A. Fairburn, A. Mayall, J. R, Seed, D. Bairstovv, J. Beaver, C. Speight, H. Turbotfc, 0. Yates, "W. J. Dinmson, G. Brook, H. Brassey, L. G. Robinson, A. Gatland, J. Williams, E. F. Noonan, G. Dinnison, E. White, A. Dunn, Colin Hamlin, H. Moss, G. Osborne, V. Woods, N. Boylan, J. Donaldson, G. Clements, S. Cromwell, O. Eraser, A. Dinnison, A. Prater, R. W. Airey, P. Taylor, T. Philson. City: W. Broadfoot, R. J. Coates, C. Cooke, J. H. Colwill, J. Oullen, L. Clark, W. A. Cowan, W. Cowan, F. J. Cossey, D. M. Fovsyth, R. Hay, A. Hill, P. King, R. B. Lambert, E. MacCormick, R. Neill, C.. E. Schmoll, J. Walker, S. Walker, Brew, H. Craig, J. Courtavne, A. Heighway, W. Hellaby, Jenkins, R. Magee, W. Magee, S. Magee, R. Moore, C. Morrin, L. Reed, Robertshaw, E. Young, H. Young, A. Nicholson, C. Ban- Brown, Cash, R. Cobbe, H. Caro, P. Caro, W. Ellis, G. Garland, S. Garland, J. Magee, Grubb, P. Willstead, Woodford, T. Anderson, Carr, Day. Dowling, Goldwater, Hamer, R. Heald, Lear, W. Lyons, Knivelon, E. Madden, R. A. Sykes, Watson, Wlntelaw, P. West. Ponsonby: G. Kemp, R, Woods, N. Wallace, R. Sims, M. Walker, I. Clark, A. Kemp, J. Gavin, G. H. Plummet-, Francis, W. Robinson, J. Stewart, A. Richards, F. Dayjes, W. H. Hemingway, J. Wilson, F. Wilson, W. Nolan, R. White, .T. Harris, A. J. Braithwaite, H. Wilson, G. Whitelaw, H. B. Cullerne, Crabtree, Dr. Egau, E. McCoy, H. Horsley, T. A. Gavin, W. T. Wine, R, Firth, F. Bridges, E. Johnson, W. Spier, McKay, R. Scott. S. Wilson, P. Drummond, H. Tattersall, Gavin, Blincoe, Hampton, Cameron, Long, E. Blineoe, Young, H. Wilson, Laing, Muldoon, MeKean, G. Wallace, West, Buckley, .McGuire, Brady, Simpson, Smith, Masefield, Melavcy, R. Bailey, Stephenson, Perkins, McMath, Gallaugher, Felton, Pound, Farrel, Richards, Cook, A. Rowe, R. Young, Pierce, Gavin, W. E. Ferguson, Pomeroy, Brown, F. Simpson, Hampton, Stewart, Wilkinson, W. Harris, White, J. Hindman, Lemon, V. Plummer. North Shore: R. Wvnyard, I. G. Palairet, J. Gilmour, W.,T. Wynyard, A. Sutton, F. McNeil, L. Prime, A. B. Burgess, W. F. Warren, W. Swanson, W. Fogerty, R. D. Moran, W. R. Goudie, H. Pitts, F. Eyre, R. H. Froude, M. Hampson, F. Woodward, F. Harrison, T. M. Grace, Captain Moorhouse, Wyjitt, C. Bennett, L. Q. Kent,, S. Arblaster, L. Moller, G. Riddell, A. G. Hinz, I. Riddell, C. M. Moller, R. McClymont, J. Way, L Taylor, 11. Riddell, A. Lansrhorn, C. Whatford, A. Cooper, H. Pengelly, H. B. Keys, W. Dobbins, Melville, E. Jarman, C. Farquharsoii, G. I. Jackson, B. Macky, W. Sutton, R. L. Chesney, E. Lecky, S. Walker, ,S., Burgess, : W. Grace, Colonel R. H. Davies, A. Conyngham. R. W. ! Barry, J. H. Watts, W. Mcßae, F. E. Kent. R. A. Kent, E. R. Jones,' Spence Walker, N. Burgess, T. Lloyd, C. H. N. G. Swanson, E. MeGowan. .- • " <i'k''*r; ,';, ,' . Eden: H. Archer, R. Bennett, B. C." Baxter, E. C. Beale, A. Brown, J. Burfoot, H. Buckland, R. Battersby, W. Bain, T. D. Ball, H. W. de Baugh, 0. H. Bottrill, M. Ballin, Bleakley, A. Clark, J. Clark, A. Cromwell, H. C. Cotton, J. Corbett, G. Coles, R. W. Gary, J. Dempsey, Douglas, H. Donald. W. Drummond, B. Davis, W. J. Dixon, J. Daly, E. V. Edmonds, T. Elliott, G. L. Eastgate, 0. Eyre, G. H. Emmius, C. Eyre, A. H. Freeman, A. E. Grindrod, P. W. Grindrod, J. Gray, E. Glover, J. C. Grierson, R. Kulse, W. Heath, B. Hoyes, E. Hinton, 11. Hobson, L. Harvey, S. Harvey, H. Jacka, W. Jouning, A. Jenkin, D. Jack, Judge. F. Jackson, J. Kayes, J. B. Kyd, G. B. Lusk. H. B. Lusk, F. Lawry, E. J. Lindsay, G. Leith, F. Lav/son, I. Mills, S. Mills, T. Mills, W. Mills, G. McGerney, F. Morris, C. W. Miles, C. Waddingham, M. Yates. F. W. Miles, H. Walton, A. Walton, G. Charles, J. Jessup, D. Mclnnes, G. Neild, J. Nicholson, C. Page, 11. Paull, A. Paull, W. 11. Philip, P. Quinlan, W. Quinlan, ,W. G. Lloyd-Quentery, W. Redshaw, W. Rowland, 0. Robinson, W. L. Robinson, T. G. Roberts, H. J. Ryan, F. Rowe, A. Soabrook, W. S. Smith, W. A. Sommcrvell, W. B. Smith, W. E. Sraithyman. T. Smith, A. E. Sand ford, W. Thorpe, H. Tattersall, S. S. Wells, J. L. Wakerley, J. Walker, J. Wallace, F. Wilson, N. T. Williams, A. K. Wilson, R. Wheatiey, W. N. Warneford, A. D. Whitehead, R. Hutton. Any intending players whose names do not appear in the foregoing lists should communicate at once with the secretary of the club in the district in which they reside.

MATCH AT WESTPORT. [BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] • ■' Westpobt, Sunday. In a cricket match on Saturday against the Westport senior eleven, the Hawtrey Comedy Company scored 93 against the local team's 77. Redgrave (27). Heggie (24), and Musgrove (22) were the principal scorers.

OPENING OF THE SEASON AT CHRISTCHURCH. [by telegraph. —PßESS association.] Ohbistchtjroh, Saturday. The season's cup cricket began this afternoon in splendid weather, the grounds being in good, order. Sydenham, recently strengthened by the inclusion of Prankish and other United players, disposed of Midland for 79 (Whitta 18, H. Lawrence 17, and Wheatley 10). Prankish took five wickets for 32-runs. Sydenham put up 90 runs for four wickets (Prankish not out 29, Wigley 20, Boddingtoii 15). Lancaster Park batted against United, scoring 227 (Callaway 56. R. Ridley not out 45, Wilding 27, Orchard 25, Hammond 25). Olliviei took five wickets for 92 runs. United replied with 19 for one wicket.

BOWLING. OPENING OF THE SEASON. MOUNT, EDEN GREEN. The Mount Eden Bowling Club's fine green was opened for the season on Saturday afternoon, when, despite the somewhat bleak and threatening weather conditions, upwards of 100 bowlers assembled to indulge in the first "roll up." With the exception of Rocky Nook, who also made an early start, the whole of the sister clubs were represented, and the gathering was graced by a good attendance of ladies. Players were eager to commence, and shortly after -past two p.m. the club's president, Mr. O. Nicholson, mounted the pavilion steps, and in a few well-chosen words extended a, hearty welcome to the numerous visitors, after "which he called upon Mrs. Nicholson to throw the jack across the green. This time-honoured custom having been observed, cheers were given for the president and his good lady, and players at once proceeded to take up their places on the rinks to participate in the matches between teams chosen by the various club presidents and vicepresidents. Since last year this comparatively young club has made groat strides in the way of improvements. A fine eommitteeroom has been added, also a furnished room for ladies, and a tearoom, the whole being set off with v verandah 60ft long by Bft broad. Boil) externally and internally the building has been repainted, the lockers have- been increased tc TOO, and «*»u' conveniences have"j

been udded that make the -pavilion most comfortable and up to date. The president (Mr. Nicholson) has '■ given -most generous monetary assistance toward.* the many- improvement:*, and, needless to say,_ his interest in the club is greatly appreciated by the members. The grounds, on the Valley Road side of the green have been tastefully laid out and planted with flowers and shrub:*, and when the- blooms make their appearance later on in the season the borders will greatly enhance the beauty of the already attractive green occupied by the Mount Eden Club. The green superintendent (Mr. S. G. Bums) came in for many congratulations from fellow bowlers oil the splendid condition of the green, which now embraces 11 roomy rinks, and must tlnw have felt in a measure rewarded for the great amount of gratuitous time and labour he had expended on its preparation. Mr. T. G. Hosking, the club's energetic hon. secretary, left nothing undone to contribute to the enjoyment of those present, and the afternoon tea arrangements were in the hands of the president's wife, who was responsible for tho provision of the cup that cheers, and was assisted in the dispensing by a number of other ladies.

During the course of tho afternoon the president announced the election of 39 new members, bringing the club's membership to upwards of 100, and also intimated that several trophies had beun donated for competition during the incoming season. The trophies include a beautiful crazy-work chess table, presented by Messrs. B. Waits, sen., and W. Wrathall, on which a silver plate intimates that it is for competition, the conditions having been left to the discretion of the committee. No less than 27 different kinds of fancy —English, American. Australian and New Zealand —have been used, and as there are several thousands of pieces in the table it will be seen, that a great amount of time was expended in the manufacture of what may be described as a splendid specimen of thus cabinetmaker's art. Historic value is lent to the table by the inclusion of teak from the Boyd and the illfated warship Orpheus, and strips of mahogany from a table used in the diniugroom at the Coach and Horses Inn, Winchfield, 200 years ago. Other trophies are a handsome silver cup, donated by Messrs. Skeates Bros., and a pair of silver-mounted presentation bowls, by Thomas Taylor, tho wellknown Glasgow maker. These were brought out by Mr. Gow, who recently returned from the Old Country. In addition to the prizes donated for competition the president informed the members that Mr. E. Mahoney, ex-president, had presented a clock, to be placed in position in the pavilion, and Mr. Geo. Garlick a garden, seat. This latter announcement caused no 'less than five other* present to intimate their willingness to give seats, they being Messrs. Geo. Martin, AleStay, Walton, Pinlayson and Rankin. When play concluded the president expressed a hope that the visitors had enjoyed the outing, and received assurances of a very pleasant afternoon from several of the visiting presidents and vice-presidents on behalf ot the clubs represented. Reference was made to the part Mr. Nicholson had played in improving the club's pavilion and ground, and cheers for that gentleman and the Mount Eden Club brought the proceedings to a C When the aggregates came to bo counted up at the close of play it was found that the Presidents' team had scored 243 points as against the 181 points of their opponents, the majority in their favour being 62 points. Appended arc, the scores:--No. 1 rink: Presidents team—Oram, MeLeod. Hudson, Lambert (skin)—ls, v. icepresidents' team— .H. Ross, H. Brookes, Brimbl-ecombe (skip)— _ No 2 rink: Presidents'— Tanks, Swales, G. Court (ski ? )-22 v. Vice-presi-dents'— Parry, Jowitt, Mahony (skip) 17 No. 3 rink: Presidents'—Davis, Haresmp,. C. Baker, Dr. King (skip)—2o,. y. Vice-presi-dents'— W. Jones, Bailey, Phipps, Littler (skin)—l7. ■ , , ._, ~ . No 4 rink: Presidents'—fUfltkin,: A. Brookes, R. B. Ross, O. Nicholson (skip)— 19, v. Vice-presidents'—Squirrel!, Perrctt, James, M. McLean (skip)— _ . ■ No 5 rink: Presidents'— llendell, > Wick, W. Jones, A. Brown (skip)-24, v. Vice-pre-sidents'—A. Walker, Barstow, Steuart, Stephenson (skip)— .._'__„ ~ No. rink: President*'—J. W. Jones, MoStay, Bartlett, Mitchell (skip)—ls, v. Vicepresidents'—Little, Hooten, Gardner, Walton (skip)— 22. _ ■_ . ■'. No. 7 rink: Presidents'— McGregor, VVaite, Gilmour, Priestley (skip)— v. Vice-presi-dents'— Shaldriok, Maguire, Saxon (skip), 22. '■,'■,''«, ' „ No. 8 rink: Presidents'—Charter, Casey, Ferguson, Burns (skip)— v. Vice-presi-dents'—Carter, Little John, Robins,-D., Clerk (skip)— •■ No. 9 rink: Presidents'— Wright, Leo Myers, Lyons (skip)—2B, v. Vice-presi-dents'—Wilson-Smith, I'inlay, Tait, Buchanan (skip)ll. „ ' __, ; " No. 10 rink: Presidents—Owen, Whyte, Seaibrook, Eagleton (skip)—l7, v. Vice-presi-dents'—Gray, Coombe, Mercer, Dingle (skip) —19. ■ ■■ '-'---' No. 11 rink: President's—A. W. AVooller, Johnston, Pooley, Garland (skip)—3s, v. Vicepresidents'—J. Wooller, Leslie, A. Hosking, Ranson (skip)l2. ~

ROOKY NOOK GREEN. Saturday could scarcely be said'to be an ideal day for bowling, but notwithstanding the heavy rains during j the week the green was in splendid order, the result of the carefaker's (Mr. Hulse) good work. ' There was a. large gathering of bowlers and. quite i a number of ladies. The grounds were in. excellent order ami gaily decorated with bunting. Many improvement have recently been made by a working bee of members', and a beautiful octagon tea. kiosk has been \ erected. The president (Mr. T. Hodgson) welcomed the representatives from the sister clubs of the city and suburbs, and eulogised the splendid services of the green superintendent (Mr. J. Bouskill) in preparing such a capital and true - drawing green. Through the efforts of the green superintendent a capital programme was rendered by a number of local musicians, and after Mrs. Hodgson (the, president's wife) had thrown the jack across the green it was declared open for play, and the match, President's v. "Vicepresidents' teams, commenced. _ This resulted in a win for the Vice-presidents' team by 30 points. The scores were as under: — No. 1 rink: President's —Kayes, Burrows, McOallum, Hogson (skip)—l3, v. Vicepresidents' teamßutler, Vause, Sanderson, Kirker (skip)— 27„ * No. 2 rink: President's Small, F. Taylor, Spreckley, Cutler (skip)— v. Vice-presi-dents' Taylor, Bradley, Ellisdon, Stewart (skip)— No. 3 rink: President's G. Ballin, Cahill, Tutt (skip]— v. Vice-presi* dents' Cooper, Blakey, ' Mcintosh, Lennox (skip)—l9. • j No. 4 rink: President's—Knight, Mackenzie, Holland, Thornes (skip)—2o, v. Vicepresidents'—Lelievre, Craddock, Wrathall, McNeill (skin)—l6. No. 5 rink: President's—Eady, Dodson, Wynyard, Haselden (skip)—l7, v. Vice-pre-sidents'—Gorman, B. Hatcher, Mackay, T. Brown (skip)— No. 6 rink: President's —C. H. Page, Cottle, Rathbone, Ashton (skip) v. Vicepresidents'G. Hatcher, Gwilliam, Croshier, J. Veale (skip)— 23. No. 7 rink: President's—Garrett. Wlritaker, Dutton, Holder (skip)ll, v. Vice-pre-sidents'—Garliok, Bouskill, jun., Ralfe, (Jarland (skip)— No. 8 rink: President's— Mills, Bouskill (skip)—3o, v. 'Vice-presidents'—W. Tattersall, Armstrong, N. Veale (skip)—ls. "' : ! Totals: President's team, 151 points; Vicepresidents' team, 181. . During the afternoon the ladies dispensed afternoon tea. At the close of play Mr. J. M. Lennox (president of the Auckland Bowling Association), in a humorous speech, returned thanks on behalf of the visiting clubs for the, afternoon's enjoyment, and called for hearty- cheers for the ladies. The green will be open for play on Labour Day, and a hearty invitation is given to all players to have a "roll up."

REMUERA GREEN. Although the Rornuera Club does not officially open until the 31st inst., there was quite a large gathering on the winter green on Saturday afternoon. The lawns are looking in first-class condition, and the green superintendent deserve? a word of praise for securing- such good results during tile winter vacation. SEASON OPENED AT CHRISTCHURCH. Chbistchukch, Saturday. The- Christ church and Canterbury Bowling Clubs opened the season this afternoon with the president's and vice-presidents' matches played on each green. The weather has been good recently, and Ihe greens hare been got into excellent order. athletics; LABOUR day sports handicaps The following handicaps have been declared by Mr. H. J. Fielder for the different; events at the Labour Day snorts carnival at the Domain Cricket Ground on Wednesday next:— • Cycle events: R. Davis, scratch half-mile, scratch one mile, scratch one mile and ahalfi W. Smith, 15yds.. 25yds, 35yds- W Hendry,2oyds 35yds 50yds ; G. 20yds, 35yds, 50yds; A. Bond, 30vds SOvdT 60yds; p. Kick!, 30yda, 50yds, *60yds:" F Iwiss, osyds, 60yds, 70yds: R. Lee 4 0vc i s 70yds, 80yds; S. Galbraith, 40yds,' 70yds,'80yds; I. G. low ell, 4J,yds, 80yds, 110 yds; 1. H. Sparrow, 4byds, 80yds, 110 yds.

Trade Union Handicap, Z>.o~iU: Edward.", K. Payne, M. Alloa, scratch; S, Beer, Sytfev It, Frost, Byda; A. Purdy, Hyde. : ■■ labour Day Handicap, 100 yd;»: P. Nathan, scratch; ; J. IVarniey, <syd«; ■• A.' ; : dories, 4yds*, It" Gladding,' svds: I". GiaO'di :>',;, 6yds; ■(•}.'■ Davidson, 6yds; M. Allen,, 6ycli; ■:&. Beet, 7ydi; W. Burridge, 7yds; K. Edwards, %d&; : •1, Green, gvds; P. Turner. Byds: B. 'Harper,' 10rd-- " ' ■■'"■■•

Half-mile HanrJican: W. Hmfetpp. ' scratch; K. Edwards* : E. Pavnc, . 10yds;. J. Foarnley, 15yds; 0. Hill, 20yd*;: TV*. Farqnlwr, 20yds; J. Kesri, - 20ydsi; J. Miles, 2ayd.-*; W. Stent, 25yd>r; C. 'Bolton. 25yd.*; I-).' Payne, 50yds; W. Collin*,. 30yd»; P.. Johnson,' 30yds; W. Burrklge, JSOvd-*:; W. ft. Tucker, 35yds; F. Tnntor, 35yds: A'„ Joue% o'jyds; J. Davidson, 40yda; G. Davidson, 40yds; It. Luptou, 45yds; T, Quo!, liOvtk.' Amateur Pedestrian Handicaps: P. 'Alvies, scratch 100 yd«, scratch 250 yds; P. Brown, 2yds. syds. syds 440 yds ban mean; A. B. .Smith, 2yds. scratch, syd*; 11. G. Chevis, 3yds, 4yds, syds; A. Twiuntne, 4Ayt!a, syds) Byds; P. Stubbing, syds, syd«, Jc-vds:"w! Ton-ens, syds, Byds. 12yd*: C, Cowan, syd-., 6yds. scratch; E. Cooke, 6yds, Byds, l?yds* D. Canity, 9yds. 15yds, 25yds. Apprentices' J-'L'.udieao, lijuvu;: C, Piper scratch; E. Heald, 2yds; W. Phillip*. 3vds:' P. Lumsden, 3yds: G. Hunt. 4vds; W. "Boswell, 4yds; C. Saunders, 4yds;" C. Furquharsou, syds; E. Relehamber. syds; B. Harper, 6yfis; O. Cbllan, oyds; W. Sum!, 7yds; (J. James, 7yds; ,T. Reweastte, 8y«». The arrangements for the carnival are now complete, and it, bids fair to eclipse all predecessor?. Certainly, no efforts have been spared "by the secretary (Mr., Davis) and tho committees to bring about; a successful gathering. Warned by their experience of last year, when all tickets were, div posed of on the morning of tho day, the committee have had a much larger number printed. The Maori band and ha ha dancer* arrive to-morrow, and will be driven about; town on double-decked cars prior to tho sports.

SOUTHLAND CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. [BY TKf.,KG.HAI'H.— \SSUJt .VVtOK ] m Isvbboakoii.l., Saturday. : Ihe Southland Caledonian So<aety refused the offer of the League of New Zealand Wheelmen to hold a, championship meeting m Invercargill, as the snorts on tho second day would clash with other gather* ings. ■

CANTERBURY BOATING SEASON OPENED. [pa- tetvecisaph.—r»r.ss association-.] OnaiSTCHtmciT, Saturday. , _ The boating season was opened here to-day in the presence of a large crowd. Sixtyeight boats took part in the procession, many of them being beautifully decorated. Somo scratch races were got oft" successfully

DUNEDIN HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS. [BY TKr.KORAI'H.— ASSOCIATION.] Dt7n-i:ih\-, Sunday. At the High School sports, 0. Giirav wo» the challenge cup, being first in the lonff jump with 19ft 74in, the mile walk, and the lisQyds hurdles.

FOOTBALL. • MATCH AT COROMANDKL. [BY TELEGRAPH.—-OWN CORXIESPONDIyT.] Coixomandklj, Saturday. _ The football match between the Auckland City 11. and the Kennedy Bay tram was played in Lynch's paddock this afternoon.' Ilia weather was fine, but there was a heavy gale of wind blowing. The attendance was good. alio City players unfortunately arrived five men short, while at balf-tiime Foley' got hurt and had to retire, McDonald, of ■" Coromandel, taking his place. , The game < was a rough one, and resulted in a win for. Kennedy Bay by 3 points to nil. Air ]•,' Furey acted as referee, and p;avo satisfaction. McPike of Keuncdy's Bay, was un". doubtedly the best plaver on the field, stopping several rushes and putting in good play tnroughout the game. J. Short scored a try. McGee, of Auckland, played' well ; for - his team, and was ably backed up try Donovan. The local men entertained the visitors' at dinner at tins Star and Garter Hotel in the evening. •

JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE A[\TCIT AT PAEROA. " " [BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN COKHESPON BENT. ] „;, Paeroa, Saturday Hie representative match between the Pae. roa and Karangahake juniors took place aft Mackaytown this afternoon, and, after a good contest, the latter proved victorious by 6 points to 4. For the winners tries were secured by Douglas and Houghton, whilst for Paeroa Royal {a Maori) kicked a goal from the. field.

CUP FINAL AT WATHI, ' [BY TBLEGRAPH.—OWK COBEESPOJiDr.K'!'.] ,_. „■ , WArni, Saturday. .(.be final senior cup match was played on the, local recreation reserve this, afternoon, ■ between the City and West Club teams.' City won the toss, and elected to play wit}* ■ the wind, somewhat in their favour.. " West; ' commenced a vigorous attack from :;ho kickoff, and City stemmed' their repeated rushes, but could not for a time get the ball out c* dangerous quarters. , Eventually City trot a good open rush on, and carried the bull into their opponents' 25. From a tlirow-i« City started a passing run, which ended in, i'orster obtaining a try. Landy Failed' to convert, and from the kick-off the West forwards more than held their own, and gradually worked the ball towards their opponents* 25. From a loose rush by West .Murphy nearly crossed the line, but lost the ball, and City forced. On resuming City started attacking, and their forwards, headed by Bisphanj and Cottee, carried the ball well' up into West's territory, where Cotteo kicked hard, enabling Landy to pick up and cross the line amidst great applause. The bell then sounded for half-time, leaving City with a lead of 6 points to nil. ' ' In the second spell West, had the wind slightly in their favour, and the sun in their. eyes. City kicked off and West returned. Loose rushes followed, and ended in West hemming City in their 25. ' Givcand-taka play was witnessed till City rushed the bait clown near West's line, but overran iit. From. ■a serum West carried the leather back to midfield, and a scrum being formed the '% ;7 e ? fc /?, mar ? 8 to °k advantage of an opening . that followed, and, in a loose rush, Powdrefi succeeded in getting the ball over the'line. 1 Black failed to convert. From, this cm there was a good deal of give-and-take play. S' but no further score was recorded, and the match ended in favour of City by 6 points to S 6. Mr. luu>x (Auckland) refereed in a very I ; efficient manner. : The City and West Clubs were on an equal footing previous to this match, which , was - undoubtedly won by the superior back play and combination of the City team, who deserve credit for winning the cup for die thirl? year m succession.-