FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14110, 12 July 1909, Page 7

FOOTBALL.

THE RUGBY game.

district championships.

COLLEGE DAY.

The main attraction at Alexandra Park on Saturday was the football match between King's College and the Grammar School. The Auckland Rugby Union placed No. 1 ground at the disposal of the teams, and to distinguish the day and the gathering called it " College. Day.'' Tho arrangement was very popular, and despite the strong counter attractions of a representative Northern Union game between the Auckland and Maori teams and the competition for the Auckland provincial amateur boxing championships over 2000 wore present. Tho feature of the match was the whole-hearted encouragement given by the college partisans. Grammar School won by three points to nil.

The senior grade matches of the district competitions attracted very little interest. On No. 2 ground City beat Parnell by 23 points to 8, while Ponsonby won from Newton by default. At, North Shore the Grafton team beat a very much weakened local team by 11 points to nil.

SENIOR GRADE. '

- CITY DEFEATS PARNELL.

A KEEN CONTEST.

On the No. 2 ground at Alexandra Park • City defeated Parncll by 23 points to 8, / after a keen contest. Parnell won v'iie toss and played with the sun at their backs and the wind in their favour. From the kick-off the maroons played with great vigour, and i... kept' their opponents m tlieir 25 lor some length of time. Parnell made many efforts to cross the red and blacks' line,' only to

be repulsed. Ou one or two occasions, However, City only saved the situation by fore- • ing. Having gradually worked their way- " down the field City managed to bring the oval into the maroons' 2a, where a score - : y" n looked likely for them. This, however, did iS not eventuate, as a Parnell player secured at a critical moment and punted up tho '}■ field. The maroons followed up thir kick, and City was once more called upon to stall oft" another of Parnell's attempts to cross their line. The ball travelled up and down the field for some time, each team indulging in high and long kicking. This ' style of play was stopped by Estall, who on securing the oval made a brilliant run down tho field, and was just grassed as he was about to ground the ball over Parcall's line. Parnell worked their way out, but Herring secured and passed to R. Magee, who made no mistakes in taking the ball and grounded it over the line. He took the kick himself, but failed to increase tho ■ ? score: City, 3; Parnell, 0. The maroons avenged themselves by compelling City to force immediately after--J* wards. Following this City turned tho ag- _ gressers, and mado matters warm for the ?. maroons. R. Magee secured tho leather 4 . about midfield, and after beating several olayers transferred the oval to Seeling, who ; : in turn gave it to Stewart, who scored between the posts. R. Magee had no difficulty in sending the oval over the cross- . ' bar: City, 8; Parnell, 0. The maroons were not -dismayed, and put ♦ fresh vigour into their play, which resulted ' in J. Twiname . registering. Parnell's first score for tho day from a splendid pass given by J. Hardwick. • The latter was successful Py- with the shot at goal from a difficult angle: City, 8: Parnell, 5. At this stage .E. ' Young, City's halfback, left the field owing to a personal difference with one of. his own team. The bell then sounded for half-timo: City, 8; Parnell, 5. '. , ' v On changing ends City, who were now v* playing with only 14 men, put up a better , fight against the maroons, and soon had % their .opponents in difficulties. From a * & scramble in front of Parnell's ?goalposts'. R." '' t./M»s[ee obtained possession , of tho leather . and-passed to Tobin, who dived over ■ the ' line in a good position. R. Magee added J f-,t2ieextra points: City, 13; Parnell, 5. The oval had not long been brought into , ' play again when Estall, using bis pace to - . 'advantage, crossed Parnell's lino once more. R.iMagee was successful'with tho shot at i goal: City, 18; Parnell, 5.... , , 'V? The ball travelled up and down tho field until J. Twinamo stopped its career and scored another try for the; maroons. Hard- ; *rirk failed in his attempt to, register the extra two points: City, 18: Parnell, 8. The rod and blacks again attacked, and „ kept the maroons busily, defending for some considerable time, until Handley scrambled • , ever the line. R. Magee added the extra points, the gamo ending shortly after with the scores: City, 23; Parnell, 8. Mr. Jaggs gave every satisfaction with the whistle. - -' ' ' . , , ' v ... * . V ■ '••• GRAFTON V NORTH SHORE. ■I ' _____; t PLAYED IN MUD-AND WATER. The • Grafton v. North Shore match • was •jit,iECplayed on the latter club's ground, and £'■ resulted in a win for Grafton by 11 points " to nil, ' after a very uninteresting display of Rugby, caused by the ground being half . under water. The black and whites (Graf- - ton) won the toss, and played with th© sun sj at their backs. Warbrick kicked off for tihe green and whites, Renwick returning with a ■•■4 good kick. From a line out Renwick gained possession of the leather, and made a splen- . did run, but was well taken by Miller when ■ on the' point of scoring. From a line out , Deans made a very dodgy run, but was well stopped by Miller. Scrum work ensued for » v- some ; time, and then Grafton was T awarded *r a free kick. Yates had the shot, but failed, tho leather just- going outside the uprights. ■ North Shore- then livened up and put in , some good work, Blackwell being most proV minent in ; the . forward rushes. Jackson

is£~, then . gained " possession of the leather, and \ made . a sprint down , the touch-line, and grounded the ball over the goal-line, but was call- d back. ; From a line-out Renwick V gained a mark, and the kick at goal was entrusted to Yates,' but he failed. A succession of scrums followed until nearly the r.-f:/end. of tho spell, when Yates scored. " j* Eaton failed with tHie kick, and the spell • vkpended with the score: Grafton, 3; Shore, 0. , - On resumption the green and whites com- . ... bined in a fine effort to turn the tables. „■ Warbrick secured and made a fine dash for , .; the line, but was graseed by Rcnwick in tho • * Rick of time. Several scrums took place ,near Grafton's line, when Renwick, with a good kick, relieved. From a line-out Mary.J "shall secured, then transferred to Renwick, who then sent it to McGuire, the latter scoring. Deans lhad a shot at goal, but ' f * failed, owing to the ball having to bo placed id 4in of water: Grafton, 6; Shore, 0. - From a line-out Marshall secured the ball, . passed to Renwick, who then transferred it to McDonald. The latter lost it, but :' u made a fine dash and touched down. Renil;; wick bad the shot, and placed a magnificent goal: Grafton, 11: Shore, 0. Give-and-take - P'ay ensued during the remainder of the game, and althouglh the Grafton backs wero particularly aggressive the Shore backs de- - funded in good style, Jackson and Miller wing particularly prominent. The game endy ed i with tho scores: Grafton, 11; North Shore, 0.. The game war. very amusing from a specsci;S «tor's point of view, chiefly on account of ff tho_ ground being half under water. The antics of players in the mud and water «..t £; r c .hiehly diverting. For North Shore i't " ?' ac ''l and Warbrick were the best of the forwards, while Miller, at filllb ck. was tho best back on the ground, his tackling I and line-kicking being up to rep. stand- • ard. Ho was ably assisted by Jackson. < i or Grafton McGuire, Dean?, and Poplo si"' f were the pick of the forwards, while A. Renwick , *' as the best of the backs, his • ,% [""other bei-ig very safe at fullback, kick'jr:.;l. ,n 8 aid tacklincr with judgment. ■ Tho •. match was controlled by Mr. A. Campbell, ,< • who gave every satisfaction.

Newton forfeits to ponsonby. trf'liii »T' lo first senior match to be won ,by de||®fwn.: this season was secured by Ponsonby , ' against Newton on Saturday afternoon, the latter team failing to put in an appearance. /■-. SECOND GRADE. -f'r, Ponsonby v. City: Ponsonby won by 12 points ; .to nil. The points .•were scored in fflPpV l ?, last half of the' second spellGrafton v. , North Shore: Grafton won by jv. ;; 4 points to nil. •, w Newton v. Parnell; Newton won by 7 > points to nil. . - iiii •. > Li,'"--

- THIRD GRADE. Ponsonby v. Manukau: Ponsonby won by default. • : ;V..^—.- i •-.- v . North Shore B v. City: North Shore B won by default. FOURTH GRADE. City v. Newton : City won by 9 points to nil. ,'i • Chelsea v. Clarence: Chelsea Avon by 20 points to nil. Parnell v. Grafton: ' Parnell won by dcfault. . ~ SECONDARY SCHOOLS' COM- . • PETITION.

The match King's College v. the Grammar School, which was played on -No. 1 ground at Alexandra Park, attracted a great deal of interest, the grandstand being packed with spectators, while largo numbers also watched the game from around the field. As was anticipated, the rivalry between the two teams was exceptionally keen, and this was not lost on the crowd, who split up into sections, one supporting the one te. m and one the other, and kept up continual applause throughout the afternoon.- When the teams took the field it was seen that the Grammar School boys had the advantage of weight .in the forwards, and this had its effect upon the result. Tho College representatives in tho first spell were further handicapped by having to play with the sun in their eye.-,. The Grammar School boys, with such advantages iii their favour, naturally made it warm for their opponents, and kept them upon the defensive for tho major portion of the time, but they were unable to score until the very end of the spell. Following up a high kick by one of their backs, the Grammar School forwards chargcd the ball, and sent, it over the line, where Goodfellow fell upon it, and thus scored the first, and only try. The kick went wide: Grammar School, 3 points: King's College, nil. On changing ends the Grammar School representatives had not to contend against the sun for long, as it soon sank below the horizon.. They at, once set up a determined attack upon their opponents' line, but through .!over-eagerness on their part they allowed the ball to get beyond their control, and King's College forced. The same thing happened again soon afterwards. Play in neutral territory ensued for a while. The Grammar School then set. up a series of attacks, _ but were finally driven back, and were in turn obliged to defend their own line. King's College were attacking when time was called, and the game thus ended in victory for Grammar School by 3 points to nil. • v : .

The Grammar School representatives undoubtedly proved themselves to be the better team, and had they made better use of their opportunities, would, no doubt, have put up a better score. As it was, however, -they had a great deal to contend' with in tho College backs, who played splendidly, and must be commended for their excellent tackling. Hardwick, as fullback for King's College. proved "worth his weight in gold" to his side, for he saved it timo and again. Though he did not- have as much work to do, similar praise must. lie bestowed on Day. tho Grammar School fullback, who displayed excellent, judgment in his kicking, and who, whenever called upon to stop a rush, always proved himself equal to the occasion. Sutherland, of the Grammar School division, proved the best forward on the field. Tho King's College forwards, , while certainly labouring under disadvantages on Saturday, showed at times a tendency to " look at " instead, of getting "on the 'ball"— failing which they would do well to obviate in future.

Mr. Frost gave, every satisfaction. as referee. .■< - - ' V* ■

SUNDAY-SCHOOLS' COMPETITION. St. Luke's "v. St. Matthew's: St- Luke's won by 18 points to 15. For St. Matthew's Nairn (2), Evans," Robinson, and Hinton scored tries.

St. John's v. St. Paul's: "St. John's won by 3 points to nil. , W. Clark kicked a penalty goal. ... All Saints' v. Sunnyside: All Saints' won by 22. points to 6.. For the winners tries ,were scored by James (2), Brewjn, Bull, Watson, and Swales, the latter also converting two tries. • - ,

PUBLIC SCHOOLS' COMPETITION. Grafton Road v. Napier-street: Napierstreet won by default. Newton East v. Ponsonby: Newton East won by 27 points to nil. v •' Nelson-street v; Newmarket: Nelson-street won by 6 points to nil. * Pitt-street v. Parnell. Pitt-street won by 12 points to 11- - ,i. i ;i s 'y y-' r ■ /" . ; : :OTHER MATCHES. '. Letter-carriers v. Bond and Bell: This match resulted in a pointless? draw.v. ■'. Olympic v. Mount Albert: Olympic won by 12 points to 3.' For the winners tries wore scored by .A. Barclay (2). X. Pearce, and P. Cole. For the losers McSwceney scored a try.. PROVINCIAL RESULTS. [BT TELEGRAPH.OWN CORRESPONDENTS.] Thames, Sunday. .The inter-union match, Thames v. Piako, was played at Parawai yesterday, and resulted in a win for Thames by 11 points 'c nil. Trios were scored by H- Hayward, F. Haywa.-d, and Williams, one being converted* by Meadows. Play was somewhat hampered by the wet state of the ground, which made the ball greasy and difficult to handle.. Piako were without the services of the Lennard brothers, and Thames of Clark r.d Dobsou. For the winners Newdick, Snowling, and Merriman were tno pick of the back division, and McCollum. Williams, Hayward brothers, and Boles, of the forwards. - Timmins' and Weir were the best of the Piako backs, both playing consistent games, while Honeybun, O'Neill, and Kummerford were the most prominent of the forwards. Mr. T. Scott was referee. A junior match was also played at tho same time between Thames and I'iako representatives, and resulted in a win for Thames by 3 points to nil. Mr. James acted as referee. •, '■ _ ; v - Coromandei,, Sunday. The match yesterday • 1 etween Northern and Southern , was the best exhibition of Rugby -witnessed for' eome time in Coromandel. Heavy rain fell in the morning, but the weather cleared up well in the afternoon. Both teams had their full strength in the field, and after a fast and oxciting gam© a draw resulted, neither side scoring. For Southern G. Paul, McFadden, Merriman, and Scott played well in the backs, while Hovell, Louden, and Tukerangi were tho pick' of the • forwards. Tho best Northern backs .were McNeil. Thomas, and Troughear,, while Kneebone, Wells (2), and • Gould, played well in the forwards. ■ The Rev. Father Bowen gave evory satisfaction as " referee. Paeroa, Saturday. The football match at Mackaytown this afternoon,' between Karangahake and Paeroa, resulted in a draw, alter a. well-con-tested game.' No score was. registered. Mr. Moor, of Waihi, refereed. During tho progress of . the game Bunting, one of tho Karangahako players, >• had, his -collarbone broken. / ' • The junior match'at. Paeroa, between Paeroa and Suburbs juniors, resulted in a win for the Pacroa team by 9 points to 3. For tho winners tries were scored by Pennell and Bramley, and P. Treanor kicked a penalty goal,' while for Suburbs Alley kicked a penalty goal. Mr. C. 11. ' Menzies - refereed. . . Eotorua, Sunday. ' TII9 A and B representative trial match, played yesterday, under the auspices of the Rotorua,Rugby Union, terminated in a victory for the former team ;.v 9 points to 6. Purcell, Anderson, and J. Rogers scored for the winners, and Fernandez and Martin for the losers. In the junior grade Arawas defeated City by 7 points 10 6. SOUTHERN RESULTS. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION'.] ' , ■ , Wanganui, Sunday. The final match for the Wanganui football cun was played yesterday, and won by Kaierau, who* defeated Pirates by 6 points \ Wellington, Sunday. The senior Rugby football matches yesterday resulted as follows: Poneke beat Melrose by 9 points to 3; (Pctone beat Southern by 21 points to 5; Athletic - beat Wellington by 6 points, to n" - Oriental heat Old Boys by 12 points to nil; St. James' beat Victoria College by 13 points to 5. ' •- ■' _ , ' ' Christchxtrc jt, Sunday. The senior Rugby football matches," played yesterdav, resulted a3 follows:Merivale v.' Christclturch, a draw, 3 points each; Svdenham beat Linwood by 3 points to nil: Old Boys beat College by 16 points to 3. , " Dunedin, Sunday. The football matches were continued today in splendid weather. The results are as follows:—Alhambra (7 points) beat Zm- | Richmond (3); Taieri Rovers (3 points) beat Ivaikorai (0); Southern (23 points) beat Pirates (5) Dunedin (33 ,'points) beat Urnversity (5) Port • Chalmers (8 points) beat Union (0). • *;

NEW SOUTH WALES V. QUEENSLAND. By Telegraph.—Press Association.— Copyright. (Received July 11. 5.5 p.m.) v Stdnet. July 11. New. South Wales footballers beat Queensland on Saturday by 21 points to 11. NORTHERN UNION GAME. ' AUCKLAND V. MAORI TEAM. About 3000 people congregated. at Victoria Park to witness a match under Northern Union rules -between a touring native team oil its way to - fulfil engagements- in. Sydney and a • local, thirteen. Despite the greasy' nature of the ground the game was a very fast one, being full of exciting incidents. Though Auckland won by 21 points to 14- tho Maoris were individually Mo better team, their backs displaying a high turn "of ' speed, and kicking, 1 passing, arid ■ tackling well, and indulging in some very tricky work. The forwards knew how to keep their end up, but tho team's great fault is lack of combination, two or three men doing all the work,_ whilst the ' rest merely looked- on. And it" was to this that the -local team's win was due. _ Unless the natives radically improve in this necessary respect;much of tdieir good_ play must go for nought. If tho local Northern Union authorities wish to . gain . the confidence of the public they must take stops to control the spectators. Tlie 'crowd got out of bounds to such an extent that - it was simply a disgrace to those in control. Every time a man got ''laid out," and it was moro than once, hundreds of small boys trooped over- the ground, wHiilst the crowd surged on to the field of plh.y to: such an extent that the representatives of the press were at last forced to give up attempting to report, tho. match. - Outside . tho attempts of one or two police officers to keep the crowd in check, there was no organised effort on the part of the authorities. Another noticeable point in connection with tho match was the amount of rough play indulged in, much of which appeared to escape the referee's notice, though he cautioned : two or three of the players. • The Maoris kicked off against the wind and sun. A black rush looked dangerous, but W. Wynyard saved, andi tho whites carried the leather to ■ Maori territory. Auckland continued aggressive, ■■ and R. Wynyard picking up passed to Woodward, who was nearly over, but was well tackled by Papakura just in time.. Auckland continued aggressive, and after a futile counterattack, led by Pukere, Dunning, by a smart piece of work, got. over. * Tyler added the major points: Auckland. 5: Maoris, 0. Wharcure engineered a fine passing rush, and PouwGiiuwhiu, after a fine run, was nearly over, just being grassed in time. Tho blacks kept up'the attack, but faulty play and sound defence kept them out of the Auckland . citadel. A moment after a free kick was awarded them right in front of. the posts, but Pouwhiuwhiu's kick went wide. Pake re headed a fierce black forward rush, which ended in Pouwhiuwhiu scoring. His attempt at goal was a good but futile one: Auckland, 5; Maoris, 3. Even play followed, and then Asher instituted a fine passing rush, Pouwhiuwhiu just being beaten for tho ball. Maekrell and Tyler, by combined play, shifted operations to the Maori 25, and from a mark by Woodward Marshall nearly placed a goal. After a further period of even play a dribbling rush, (headed by Tuki, carried the leather to the whites' line, and Asher, jumping clean over the Auckland fullback's head, grounded the oval. Haira, failed to convert.: Maoris, 6; Auckland, 5. The blacks continued to attack, and Asher getting on another of lijs springy runs was brought down a few yards from the Auckland line, a free kick eventually bringing relief to the whites. A fine passing rush, in which the ball passed through the hands of half ,of the local team, resulted in Houghton touching down. Marshall's kick went wide, and * half-time sounded shortly after with the scores: Auckland, 8; -Maoris,

6. ■ ; ' Upon - resuming Auckland attacked, _ and Linkhorn obtaining possession put in a clover run, getting in between tho posts. Marshall had no difficulty in adding the major points: Auckland, 13: Maoris, 6. The ball was quickly transferred to tho other end of tf,ie field, and Haira scored, Asher kicking a poster: ; Auckland, 13; Maoris, 9. A fine run by R. Wynyard was the next noticeable feature, and then a passing run between Neighbour, Mack roll, and Linkhorn ended in the latter crossing the line. W. Tyler made a feeble attempt to convert: Auckland. 16: Maoris, 9. • ; : ,>■ Plav now became very exciting, the ball travelling m> and down the -field with great rapidity. From a passing rnkli Woodward rcored a fine try for 1 Auckland, Tyler placing tlio ball well over the bar: Auckland, 21 Maoris. 9. ■ ' The blacks now roused themselves, and set tip a hot attack on <?ie Auckland citadel, and though they were repulsed more than once thev were not to bo denied, Maniapoto eventually streaking over. Ilaira .raised the major points. The game ended- shortly after, with the scores: Auckland .... ... ... 21 -Maoris • ... 14 Mr. M. Hooper was' referee. THE TEAM FOR ENGLAND. [BY TELEGRAPH,PRESS ASSOCIATION.] New Plymouth, Saturday. The English tour of the Northern Union professional team of New Zealand, as mentioned in tho South by W. Johnston, a. returned member of' the last, professional team, is to bo financed by a Taranaki man and an Aucklander, Johnston having a voice in tho management. Tho team will bo provisionally selected shortly in Auckland, where the syndicato will meet to make preliminary arrangements. The final selection will be made in August of next year. THE ASSOCIATION GAME. CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES. ' The Kingsland ground, where two of the senior matches were played' on Saturday, was somewhat soft, though not excessively so considering the heavy rainfall. Tho ' Caledonian-W.Y.M.L game was played on the better ground, that chosen for . the Pon-sonby-Y.M.C.A. match containing a large sheet of water in the centre- This time and again upset the calculations of players, and the' spectators woro afforded a good deal of amusement in consequence. The results of the senior matches are: Ponsonby +, Y.M.C.A. ' nil; Caledonian 4, W.Y.M.I. 1; Corinthian 3, North Shore 1. .

PONSONBY V. Y.MC.A. ■ Ponsonby had mat,tors pretty well their own way against Y.M.C.tA., who, however, were orio man short. In the spell the YM.C.A. goal had many narrow escapes, and two attacks against it were, successful. Marshall headed the ball neatly in from an angle, and H. Webster scored from a low shot after a forward rush. On resuming Barraclough had a chance to lower the margin ' against Y.M.C.A., but he slipped. Ponsonby then forced several corners, and from one of them J. Webster nearly scored while bustling, the goalkeeper. After the Ponsonby keeper had handled, his forwards got away, and Marshall notched Ponsonliy's third goal from close in on the right wing. Y.M.C.A. then forced a corner from a contre by Brown. After Taberner had lost a good opening through slipping, H- Webster scored, and the gamo ■ended: Ponsonby 4, Y.M.C.A. 0. j CALEDONIAN V. W.Y.M.I. <: ' Caledonian started -strongly against W.Y.M.1., but after . half-an-hour's piny found themselves in a minority, through Ilavr scoring from a melee in front of their goal. Caledonian continued to have the best of matters, and near the end of the spell Barber got tho ball 30yds out, and scored with a fast, low shot. In the second spell Barber,- Renfrew, and; Uran scored for Caledonian, who thus won by 4 goals to 1. The game was a. bustling one, but chances often went, a-begging 1 , the soft ground making it difficult for players to keep control of the ball. W.Y.M I. were generally on the defensive, though at.times they made- Caledonian supporters anxious. . CORINTHIAN V. NORTH SHORE. ' Corinthian travelled -to North Shore to meet tho local team, and a good, fast game resulted. Tho ground was in fairly, good order. In the first half tho visitors put on two . goals. The second spell was more evenly contested, and each., team scored once, the game ending in a win for Corinthian bv 3 goals to 1. Stewart scored for Shore. * Corinthians' superiority lay in their combination. Shore's defence was good, Bennett stopping several likely shots. The juniors who; were included in the local team made a good showing. - SECOND DIVISION. '• United v. W.Y.M.I-: United " beat W.Y.M.I. by 4* 'goals, to' 1. For United Taberner. (3) and Sale scored, and for W.Y.M.I. Campbell.

Tabernacle v. Y.M.C.A;: Tabernacle ran tip a score of 10 goals to 1 against Y.M-C.A. For Tabernacle Cotterall (7), Lambie (2), and Brewer scored. THIRD . DIVISION. North Shore v. St. David's: North Shore beat St. David's by 6 goals to 4. Tabernacle v. St, (Peter's: Tabernacle beat St. Peter's by 5 goals to 1. . : Guild v. Mount -Albert: Guild beat Mount Albert by 5 goals to 1. x Guild's goal scorers v wore McCowen, Ncale, King, Horsley, and Mutton. FOURTH DIVISION. W.Y.M.I, v. Gordon: The, match between W Y.M.I. and Gordon resulted in a draw, each side scoring twice. WELLINGTON V. TAR A NAKI REPRESENTATIVE MATCH. [by TELEGRAPH.PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington*, Sunday.

About a thousand persons watched the. representative Association football match between Taranaki ami Wellington for the Brown shield. Wellington won by sto c. Tho game was interesting throughout,. Wellington won the toss, and played with the wind, which swept down the field in tho direction of Taranaki's goal. ! The first spell saw Wellington attacking strongly, and goals were scored by Teinptnley (2/ ' and Redely. The second spell was more evenly contested, and Eggleston opened,Taraviaki's scoring account. D. Scott retaliated for . Wellington ■by scoring two goals in cession. Scliolfield scored another goal for Taranaki, and tho game ended in a win lor Wellington by 5 goals to 2. The Taranaki forwards were slow in front of tho posts, and lacked combination.

, THE AUSTRALIAN GAME.

EDEN V., NEWTON. This match was played on tho Domain. These two clubs have met Uvice before this season, Newton winning each time. --Newton put a full . team ,on tine field, whilst Eden, owing to a misunderstanding, only managed to got 'together. .12 player; l , some of ineir best men being absent. he most noticeable absentees vvero Fletcher, who is looked upon as one of the best rovf vs in the league, and Tongue, the halfback man. W: Wain led the Newton team, and Schoficld had chargo of the Edenites. Mr. Bridges was the central' umpire. From the Ixmnco' Eden kept the Newtonites - very busy defending for the first 10 minutes. Iho first . quarter finished up: Newton, 2 goals, 2 beliinds (1+ points) Eden, 1 behind U On change of ends Newton had much the best of tho quarter, but George, Cole, Pahley, and Percy Cairns worked hard for tho maroons. The second quarter finished: Newton, 1 goal, 5 bchinds (11 points}; Eden, 3 bchinds (3 points). After tho spell Eden managed to put two more players on'the field, and it made a difference, as they went away with a fine rush, keeping the ball in Newton's quarters some time, but wore unfortunate in not being able to score, although several players had shots for goal. Newton got the x oval away through the efforts of Brown, \V. Wain, and Roberts, and scored two more goals. This quarter's scores were: Newton, 2 goals. 2 behinds (14.points); Eden, 3 liehinds (3 points). The last quarter was the most even of tho day, and somo fine passing was done by both teams, but Eden were outnumbered. Their ruck men would get the ball out and pass it, on, only to find the * Newton ' place men in tflio way. W. Wain. Brown, and Roberts were the mainstay of Newton, while George, Colo, Leicester. Pahley, and Ray wore most prominent for Eden. The decisions of the field umpire were most erratic throughout the game. Tho final scores were: Newton. 5 goals, 13 bchinds (43 points); Eden, 7 behinds- (7 points).

MOUNT ROSKILL V, IMPERIAL. Owing to Victoria Park being engaged by the Northern Union Football League, the match Mount Rpskill v. Imperial had to be postponed. ,