FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14158, 6 September 1909, Page 7

FOOTBALL.

THE RUGBY GAME. REPRESENTATIVE MATCHES. AUCKLAND JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVES V. WAIUKU. There was not much interest shown in the game played between the Auckland junior representatives and Waiuku at Alexandra Park on Saturday afternoon, and only a handful of people watched the play. a. very fair exhibition of the game, however was given. The Auckland team were almost constantly on the, attack, and won by a points to 6. The game was an open one right through, and some pretty passing took place amongst the home backs, who threw the ball about to some effect, despite the gale, which was apt to upset ea dilations. The superiority of the Auckland torwards was not so pronounced, as the visiting forwards were a determined lot, who fought every inch of ground, and especially in the first half, when they were playing against, the wind, made a splendid defence. In the second half they tired visibly. J.he combination of the Waiuku team suffered bv contrast, and their condition was. not of the best, but this ma- be accounted for by the fact that they have not been playing since the cup matches finished three weeks ago. The Auckland team was as selected, and the Waiuku team lined up as follows: — Grimmond, Walker. B. Barriball. Bennett, Cox, Rees. Knight, Bishop, Hanfline. Gleeson, Moeiler, S. Barriball, Potter, Holmes, and Brockliss (captain). From the kick-off Auckland attacked, and Waiuku being penalised. Taylor kicked a goal: Auckland,* 3: Waiuku, nil. Bennett headed an attack by the red and blacks, which was averted, and after a passing run by Dervan, Smith, and Little had been spoilt Taylor got over. The try was not converted:* Auckland, 6; Waiuku, nil. Almost, immediately on resuming Cross got a pass from Nolan, and dived over. Taylor again failed with the kick: Auckland. 9; Waiuku, nil. Glocson and Brockliss got away for the visitors, and Barriball and Rees took play well down the field. Little, however, intercepted a ps,ss, and when he was stooped Dervan and. MeKinnon wore close behind, and the latter scored. Taylor added the full points: Auckland, 14: Waiuku, nil. Just, before half-time sounded Dervan secured the hall in Waiuku's territory, and passed to Magee, who scored, and Taylor converting the spell ended: Auckland, 19; Waiuku, nil. Auckland attacked on resuming. Smith, Delaney, and Cross took part in a passing rush, and Waiuku were defending for some time, ultimately gaining relief through Bishop. Bennett and Hanfling were prominent in a counter-attack, but Auckland relieved, and Delaney crossed the line, but ' lost the ball, and the visitors forced. Dervan also got over, but was called back for a throw forward, and the visitors got a. freo kick. Auckland settled down to steady attack, and Taylor missed a shot from a mark. After Wright had been pulled up, Nolan got the ball from a scrum, and allowed Smith to score. Taylor failed with the kick. Auckland, 22; Waiuku,, nil. Waiuku made one or two excursions past halfway, but were driven back, and from a pass by Cross Delaney got over near the corner. W. Dervan failed to convert: Auckland. 25; Waiuku, nil. Just on time Waiuku got two penalties, and Bennett converted both, making the score: Auckland, 25; Waiuku, 6. Of the Auckland team Sheehan, McKinnon, and Wright were prominent. Cross at threequarters and Nolan at halfback were good. The fullback had little to do. Bennett stood out on his own in the Waiuku team. Barriball played a good game in the backs. Of the forwards Hanfling followed tin well, and Brockliss and Rees were prominent. Mr. W. Moore held the whistle. AUCKLAND V. MANIAPOTO. AN EASY WIN. The last match of the tour was played by the Auckland team on Saturday, at Te Kuiti, against the Maniapoto representatives. The day was beautifully fine, and! great local interest was taken in the match. Tho teams lined out as follows: — Auckland: Fullback, Miller; • threequarters, Wilson, Murray, McGregor; fiveeighths, Magee, Renwick; half, Webb; wing, Morse; forwards, Williams, McGuire (City), Sellars, Maguire (Grafton), Wilkes, Winder, Gallahcr. Maniapoto: Fullback, Rushford; threequarters, Hakaka, Rou Rata, Dewstow; -fiveeighths, Moir, Sprague; half. Black; wing, Rothery; forwards, Abbott, Dean, Warren, Harvey, Fuller, Boles, and Kerr. The Auckland team was very sore from playing so many matches, and took the field in a half-hearted manner. They immediately set up an attack, and Murray actually got across but was called back for a throw forward. Auckland's backs wore doing a lot of passing, and the forwards were having the best, of the pack work. From some j loose play Gallaher showed' out prominently, and -hen Renwick secured and passed to Wilson. Tho ball was returned to Renwick, who beat the opposing backs and scored. R. Magee converted: Auckland, 5; Maniapoto, nil. The Auckland team was showing much combination, and the ball being kicked high Williams secured. Ho sent on to Winder, who passed to Renwick, and the latter seored again. R. Magee kicked a goal, and the spell ended: Auckland, 10: Maniapoto, nil. Auckland kept up the pressure on resumption of play, and McGregor was nearly across. Finally, as the result of a scries of attempts, Williams nicked up from a loose rush and scored behind the posits. Gallaher put the ball over the bar, but it was touched in its flight: Auckland, 13; Maniapoto, nil. It was not very long after play resumed that R. Magee secured as a result of a mull between two Maniapoto backs, and got across at the corner. Winder's attempt at goal was a failure. The game ended: ■ Auckland 16 Maniapoto 0 Mr. Angus Campbell was referee. RETURN OF THE AUCKLAND TEAM. The Auckland touring team returned yesterday morning by tho Main Trunk express, the party comprising all members, with tho exception of Herring and Waddell, who are visiting friends and relatives in Taranaki. Herring will return on Tuesday and Waddell on Friday. Mr. 0. P. Stichbury, manager of tho team, speaking of the tour, said that too many matches had been crowded into a short space of time, sonic of the men having to play five matches in eight days. This took too much out of the men, who obtained absolutely no rest between playing and travelling. The Auckland backs did not, play up to form in the Marlborough match, and were, moreover, opposed by a big pack, which meant business. The Auckland team was very determined when it took the field at Wellington, and the result of the match was due to this. The team was very tired when it reached Taranaki, and with tho absence of Morse and O'Loary, and Seeling practically helpless, the combination of the side was greatly affected. Tho Taranaki backs, however, played a great game. Mr. Stichhury is confident that Auckland will beat Taranaki at Alexandra Park next. Saturday. Almost every member of the team had met with mishaps, and this naturally prevented the team from putting up better performances. Mr. Stichbury spoke in terms of high praise of the exemplary conduct of tho players while on tourMr. R. Magee, as captain, had an unfortunate time, never knowing who would comprise his next team. He spoke well of the manner in which Mr. Stiehbury had conducted the tour. The team had nothing but praise for his consideration of the wants of his men. and the tact with which he handled all situations. The position of selector on the tour was not one to be envied, and yet Mr. Gallaher came out with flying colours, the triumph of the team at Wellington being the special tribute. The, party which left Auckland only comprised 18 players, and when Morse and Seeling were hurt at, Marlborough the position was serious. Happily, a good team was put in against Wellington, but O'Leary's return after that match to Auckland; and Morse's continued disablement, left Auckland with a weak five-eighths department. It was not until Taranaki was reached that Winder showed form, the hard work falling on Magee. The incident at Wellington, when Mr- Gallaher's actions were misinterpreted, was caused by the lino flags being placed 4ft away from the actual touch lino. Spectators could not judge whether a man was in touch or not, and therefore made false inferences. Some of the prominent players noted byMr. Gallaher, says our special correspondent, were Fryer, of Christchurch; Manning, of Marlborough ; and Manning, of Wanganui. The star back of the tour was Renwick; while at Wanganui and Taranaki Francis was in a class by himself. At Marlborough and Wellington Grafton Mc-_

Guire and Williams wore the pick of the j forwards, whilo Herring and Waddell also j performed prominently in. most of the matches. McGregor was a back who won j many golden opinions during the tour. j The close-fisted policy and absolute disre- j < gard for anything so common as an or- i dinary provincial touring team was evi- | denced by the New Zealand Rugby Union ! ; officials at Wellington, on the day of the j North v. South Island match. No passes j were sent to the balance of the Auckland : i team, and it was only due to the united I action of Messrs. Stichbury and Gallaher ! that the team were permitted to see the j match. ! The team was most hospitably treated by j ' the unions at the places they visited when , on tour. i The accident which rendered Seeling unfit j • for play for the rest of the tour was caused j : in a peculiar manner. The ball was not ; ' near Seeling at the time: he was antieipat- j ing a centre, and was going straight down- j [ field. Tyrell. of Marlborough, was going j . equally fast in the opposite direction, and i collided with Seeling. Tyrell is a big man j ; with a Dominion record on the running ! ' track. and the force with which his shoulder j hit Seeling knocked that player uncoil- | . scions, and also strained the ligaments of J the shoulder. I ' It is understood that the members of the j touring team will present Mr. C. P. Stich- | bury, - manager of the team, with a small j token in recognition of their appreciation I of his consideration of their wants on tour. [ Ho was a most successful and popular mana- j ger. I The following is the record of the tour: — i ' August. 26: Against Marlborough, lost by 8 points to 3. August 28: Against Wellington, won by i 3 points to nil. August 31: Against Wanganui, won by 15 j points to 3. September 2: Against Taranaki. lost by j 6 points to 3. September 4: Against Maniapoto, won by | 16 points to nil. VOLUNTEER COMPETITION'S. ; No. 3 Company G.A.V. v. College Rifles A By beating College Rifles Aby 5 points j to 3 No. 3 G.A.V. practically made sure of j the volunteer championship. j Engineers v. Highland Rifles: Engineers i won by 6 points to 3. , No. 2 Company G.A.V. v. Franklin Mounted Rifles: No. 2 Company won by . default. ; HOUSE MATCHES. j Macky, Logan, Caldwell and Co. v. Ross ; and Glendining: Macky, Logan won by 11 i points to nil. " ' i United Banks v. L. D. Nathan and Co.: United Banks won by 6 points to nil. John Burns and Co. v. Bond and Boll: : John Burns and Co. won by 11 points to 8. ] Smith and Caughey v. Waihi Trades: 1 Smith and Caughey won by 9 points to nil. 1 , " 1 OUTSIDE MATCHES. « Onohunga Methodists v. Three Kings ; Maori College: Methodists won by eight points to six, after a keen contest. For ', the winners tries were scored by F. Richard- 1 son and F. Sutherland, one, of which F. Soar " converted. The College gained two tries. Tvanhoe v. St. John's: Ivanhoe won by ] 12 points to 6. Tries were scored for the • winners by Tremain, J. Menzies, Cammell, " and Haeata. Pupil Teachers v. Waka : Pupil Teachers < won by 5 points to 3. , Ideals v. Northcote: Ideals won by 17 i points to 8. < i PUBLIC SCHOOLS' MATCH. J A public schools' representative trial < match was played on Saturday at Alex- ' andra Park between A and B ' teams. The ' A team won by 12 points to 10. * __, t 1 PROVINCIAL MATCHES. i c THAMES FINAL. ' [BY TELEGRAPH.OWN CORRESPONDENT.] ; , c Thames, Sunday. 1 The final of the Thames senior champion- ' ship football matches, played to-day, re- .' suited in a good game between City and } Suburbs. Considerable interest was taken, , and both teams were well represented. Play was principally confined to the forward £ divisions, and the first score was obtained ] by Suburbs, Boles securing a try. In the l second spell City attacked for the best part ' of the game, and Andrews scored a try for ' them from some good play by the backs and i forwards. Suburbs, however, came again, j and Molloy secured their second try, which <. gave them the championship. The win of J Suburbs gave general satisfaction, that dis- ( tricfc being unfortunate for a number of i years. _ . In the junior matches, Kingsland, Auck- "<■ land, and Newton thirds. Auckland, defeat- \ ed Thames junior A and B teams, respeo- j tively, by eight points to nil in each game. j. 1 1

WAIHI COMPETITIONS. \ [BY TKLBGRAPH.— OWN CORRESPONDENT.] £ a

Waihi, Saturday. The cup competitions, under the auspices 1 of the Waihi Rugby Union, were continued & this afternoon. The- senior match between 1 Waitete and City, a keenly contested game, t was drawn, the teams scoring nine points t each. For Waitete tries were obtained by Kevan, Middleton, and Oates, and for City I Noonan and Noakes secured tries, and Hydo f kicked a penalty goal. v i 1

WHAKATANE V. ROTORUA. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Rotorua, Saturday. There was delightful football weather today for the representative football match between Whakatane and Rotorua. The picturesque surroundings of the ground at Pukeroa presented a fine picture with tho numerous patrons enjoying to the full tho finest exhibition of football witnessed on the local ground this season. Play throughout was extremely fast, and Rotorua's substantial victory is hardly a fair indication of the game. The visitors' back play was of a high standard, the manner in which they handled the leather creating great, surprise and commendation. Their accuracy of fielding, and the varying of their play by pretty passing flashes, had not, been witnessed here since the visit of the Anglo-Welsh team last year, and had they possessed a better forward division tho result; of the gamo would undoubtedly have been in their favour. The home team was an improvement on past combinations. The forwards played with great dash and determination, and it was to this department that Rotorua owed its success. The first spell closed with Rotorua in tho lead by three points (a tryby Rogers) to nil. In the second spell play became fast, and furious. Whakatane livening up matters shortly after resumption of play, by scoring near the corner. Rotorua added three more tries to their credit, one each by Vercoe, H. Mitchell, and Rita, the latter's being converted by Landells. The game thus ended : Rotorua, 14 ; Whakatane, three.

■ ! 1 INTER PROVINCIAL MATCH. j

WELLINGTON DEFEATS CANTERBURY. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] CHRiSTcmjRCH, Sunday. The anneal football match between the representatives of Canterbury and Wellington took place at Lancaster Park this afternoon, in the presence of a large crowd of spectators, the gate money amounting to £248 9s. The ground, though slightly heavy, as the result, of recent rains, was in very" fair order- The game as played by the Wellington team was a very fast and attractive one, but the home team's display was very disappointing. The game opened in a" manner that promised a win for the Canterbury team, as a smart opening by Burns enabled Weston to score before the game had been going five minutes. Once the Wellington team settled down it was clear that they were the stronger combination. This was particularly so with the forwards, who all through the game showed much more dash and skill then their opponents. This gave the Wellington backs some openings, of which they made good use. With their forwards beaten the Canterbury backs got very few chances in attack, and their combination was not what it. should have been. Burns captained the Canterbury team, and Roberts the Wellington fifteen. Roberts won the toss, and Canterbury kicked off from the south end against the wind. The Canterbury forwards, by a series of fast rushes, took play to Wellington's line, where Burns secured tho ball, and passed to Weston, who scored. He took the kick himself, but failed; Canterbury 3,. Wiilliiiiitou 0. t

Wellington set up a strong attack, and Green was almost over himself, but as, held up just outside. From the succeeding scrum he secured the ball, and worked an opening for Walsh, who scored at. t.ho corner. Roberts' kick was unsuccessful: Canterbury 3, Wellington 3. . Wellington were now playing the stronger game, and McLeod, making a nice opening. passed to Green, who sent the ball on to Walsh, and the wing-threequarter scored at the corner. Roberts kicked a fine goal: Wellington 3, Canterbury 5. Canterbury livened up for a moment, nut sound tackling met the attempts of the backs. From a long kick by Mitchinson, the ball bounce*:! very awkwardly for Doell, who was beaten by the fast following up of Wellington's forwards, and " Ranji" Wilson scored. Roberts' kick was unsuccessful, and the spell ended: Wellington 11, Canterbury 3. Early in the second spell Wellington set up an attack, which was well maintained, both backs and forwards participating. Half-way through the spell a Canterbury forward rush took the ball into Wellington's territory, where, from a scrum, Burns sent a long pass m Shanks, who ran to the line, and gave Murray a pass at the corner. Weston failed to convert, and no further score resulting before the panic ended, tho scores stood : ,' Wellington ... 11 Canterbury ... ... ... ... 6 Mr. T. F. Evans was referee. SYDNEY UNIVERSITY TEAM'S TOUR. NEW ZEALAND TEAM DEFEATED. [BY TELEGRAPH. — PRESS ASSOCIATION.] DrNKiUN, Saturday. The football match, Sydney University v. New Zealand University, was played on tho Caledonian Ground to-day in splendid weather. The ground was somewhat, heavy after the recent rains, hut otherwise the conditions were favourable to a good exposition of football. The spectators, of whom there were a large number, looked for a fast, open game, but in this they were disappointed, as the standard seldom rose above mediocrity. Play was largely confined to the forwards, in which department Sydney showed up to better advantage than their opponents; in fact, almost the only redeeming feature of the game was tho solidity and combination of the Sydney vanguard, whose tackling also was very certain. The backs got a good many opportunities, especially those on the New Zealand side, but their handling of tho ball was erratic, and the men were either too slow in getting the leather away or else passed very wildly, with the result that littlo headway was made. The New Zealand team lacked "cohesion, and time and again opportunities were, lost through this defect. It was only in the closing stages that tho game became interesting, and oven then the standard of football displayed was disappointing. The teams were as follows: — Sydney : Lane, Pockley, Browning. Kelly, Stack, Fisher, Hughes, Reynolds, Broughton, MacArtncv, Dovle, Martin, Clayton, Metcalfe, Maxwell. New Zealand : Dr. Hay, Mackenzie, Ongley, Dansey, Reid, Philips, Ottersen, Fenwick, Watt, Grace, Bamford, Williams, Young, Brosnan, Seed. New Zealand won the toss, and played with a fair breeze behind them in the first spell, but with the sun in their eyes. At the commencement play settled down in Sydney's 25, but the visitors, by a scries of line-kicks, transferred the scene of operations to near New Zealand's line. Browning beaded a formidable rush through the opponents, but New Zealand obtained a mark, and play was taken back to centre. Sydney had a slight advantage in the ensuing play, the game being chiefly confined to the forwards. Splendid line-kicking by Hay eventually shifted play to near Sydney's line, but the visiting forwards immediately transferred the scene of operations to midfiold. New Zealand attempted several parsing rushes,, but the transfers were very poor, and the backs could not get going. From a free kick Hay had a shot at goal from half-way, but the ball was charged down. Up to this stage Sydney had been indulging in a good deal of offsido play, and freo kicks against them were. numerous- After a good deal of open play Lane failed to field the ball, but a hard kick enabled the visitors to force. A hard kick by Ongley a few minutes later had a similar result. A clover mark by Brosnan was the next feature of the game, and a few minutes later Sydney forced, as the result, of a long kick by Dansey. New Zealand kept their opponents penned down near their line for some time, and from a free, kick, on account, of some offside play, Hay had a. shot at goal, but without success. Soon afterwards Lane made a good run up the line, and placed New Zealand on the defensive, but. the ball was quickly taken back to midfiold. A few minutes later Dansey transferred the scene of play to the Sydney end by means of good kicking. At this stag© Reynolds, captain of the Sydney team, retired, having twisted his knee, and his place was taken by Linerman. Passing by tho Sydney back;: drove New Zealand, back, but the latter then set up a vigorous attack. Passing by the backs ended in the ball going over the Sydney line. A race ensued, but a Sydney man got there first, and a force down was recorded. New Zealand .kept up the pressure for a while, but could not penetrate the defence. Shortly ! before the spe'l ended Sydney became aggressive, Sefed stopping them at the 25yds line. The spell ended with play in neutral territory, no score having been registered by either side. The second spell opened with an attack by New Zealand, but the passing was again faulty, and tho effort went for nothing, the visitors clearing without difficulty, and forcing their opponents back to the 25yds. For a time each team attacked in turn, Sydney having a little the best of tho play, though they could not get within striking distance. Eventually, however, their opportunity came from a scrum. The ball came out to the backs, and a passing bout ended in Pockley scoring in a fairly goott position. Hughes failed with the kick at goal: Sydney 3. New Zealand 0. Sydney had the advantage when play was resumed, and before long Fisher got the ball and dashed over at the corner. No goal resulted : Sydney 6, New Zealand 0. When this spell was little more than half finished Fisher was injured, and he retired for a little while. When he returned to the field he played fullback. Lane shifting up. Shots at goal by Lane and Hughes from marks did not alter tho score, but soon afterwards Sydney broke away, and Lane scored near the posts, Hughes raising the major points: Sydney 11, New Zealand 0. ' New Zealand got no respite, and play had been resumed only a few minutes when Fisher got the ball and potted a goal: Sydney 15, New Zealand 0. By this time victory for Sydney was assured, but New Zealand were not quite done with them. From a line-out at Sydney's 25 Ongley broke away, and after beating several men he passed to Dansey, who having a clear run in scored behind the posts. " Dansey converted the try. and the game ended shortly after, with the scores: Sydney University ... ... ... 15 New Zealand University ... ... 5

NORTHERN UNION GAME. NORTH SHORE ALBION'S V. NEWTON RANG S. A match between Newton Ranger.-; and North Shore Albions was played at. Victoria Park on Saturday, and after a fast and exciting game the farmer won by 17 to 15. For Newton Rangers tries were scored by Mackrell (2), and Cholly. all being converted by Bradburn, while the same player also kicked a penalty goal. For North Shore Albions trios wore scored by Williams (2). Griffin, and Macßeynolds, and Neighbour potted a goal from the field. Amorist a good set. of forwards on the Newton Rangers' side, Mackrell, Winters, and Bradburn shone out best : the latter is a good acquisition to league football, his goal kicking being splendid. Webb, Haswell, and Cholly were the pick of the backs. For North Shore Albions. Dick Wynyard/ at half, was very clever, and is fast getting into form. He was well supported by Woodward, Williams, Neighbour, and Jackson, but the latter player would do well to pass more instead of kicking. In the forwards Griffin. Wells. Sea gar. and Macßeynolds were most prominent. REPRESENTATIVE TRIAL MATCH. An A and P> renresentative trial match will be played at Epsom next Saturday, to enable the selector. Mr. W. T. Wynyard, to pick a team to play the Taranaki representatives at New Plymouth on September 16. -KANGAROOS" B-IAT THE "WALLABIES." By Telegraph.— Association.—Copyright. Srn-XKV, September 4. In a match under Northern Union Rugby rules to-day the " Kangaroos" defeated the "Wallabies'' by 29 points to 6. About

20,000 spectators were present, an'} the game was. fast and closely contested throughout. The "Wallabies" appeared to he occasionally at, fault with the finer points of the league game.

RETURN OF THE MAORIS.

AN EXCITING TOUR. The team of Maori footballers which loft Auckland to play matches under the Northern Union code in Australia., under the auspices of the Now Sooth Wales Football League, returned by the s.s, Victoria last evening, The twain Ivad quite an exciting time on one occasion, when a riot occurred at; a match, and also had the unenviable exporience' of rinding that, nine members of tho team were in custody (over an old dispute! a few hours prior to a match. In spite of those unforeseen circumstances the tour was carried out in an enjoyable mw:nor, the Australian people treating the team with every consideration, and extending every hospitality to them. Tho party which arrived last evening included tho following (Mr. John Hetet, of To Kuiti. being the manager):— H. J. Hotet. W. F. 0. Barclay, A. As her, H. Pakere. A. Haira, X. Ratote, N. Whareuri, R. Maniapoto, H. Hetet, Wi Mare, J. K. Roera, Pou Cohan, Riki Papa-k-.ira. Hone Tuki. Pukere. B'katarewa, Rukatai. A. Wharepapa, Hikemare, Kaiawha. Wi Pura. The Roforua guides, Maggie and Bella '* " pakura, returned with trio party. Mr. John Endean, a member of the Management Committee of the Auckland Rugby League, met the team on arrival, and in a neat speech welcomed the natives homo and congratulated them on their success. When interviewed last evening by a Herald representative, Mr. J. Hetet spoke in high appreciation of their treatment by the Australian sports bodies. They had some misgivings in going away after the disaster that had befallen the previous team, but he was pleased to say they had come back with a clean record and clean sheet, financially. They further hail brought back the cup, tho winning of which had caused a riot. The trophy, which twis proudly exhibited, is a massive silvw bowl, with handles, and is mounted on an ebony stand, t-no whole standing at a height of about 2ft. The inscription on one side reads: "Now South Wales League football, presented by the proprietors of Dixon's O.T. cordials to the team which wins the best throe out of five in the 'All Maoris-Kangaroo matches." The reverse inscription roads: "Won by tho All. Maoris, July 2*, 28, 31, 1909, at Sydney. Nirai Whareuri, captain; John Motet, manager." The cup bears evidence of the riot, which took place at the conclusion of the match by which the Maoris secured the trophy, the top portion of the lid having been pulled off in the melee. With the exception of a small section of roughs, the Australian spectators treated the. visitors well. Asked about the arrest of nine members of his team, Mr. Hotet said they wore not actually put in gaol, but wore detained for two hours at the .Supremo Court, under the injunction secured by Mr. Jack. The Now South Wales League wore compelled to pay the claim of Mr. Jack, amounting to £19+ 2s 6d, incurred in connection with the visit of the last Maori team to Australia. Tho matter was now settled- The Northern Union game was increasing in popularity in Sydney, and on one occasion when playing Australia 35,000 attended their match, while alongside only 7000 attended to sco the. Ponsonby-Mctropolis match. Tho referees in the. later matches wore apparently frightened of the crowd, the only game one being Mr. Hutchinson, the man who controlled the match which ended in a riot. Ho was also willing to officiate in the final matches, but the league refused, l>eing afraid of public demonstrations. D. Lutch, captain of the "Kangaroo" team which toured England, rendered tho team valuable service as coach. Ho was indirectly responsible for the team bringing the cup home. The team went across under the engagement of Mr. C. Ford, one of the vice-presidents of the Now South Wales Rugby League, and members speak highly of his treatment of them. The cup will find a resting-place at, To Kuiti. The team are well, the only accident of the tour being when tho captain sustained a broken collarbone in tho first match. Ho was unable to play for the rest of the tour.

THE AUSTRALIAN GAME.

THE ASSOCIATION GAME.

BROWN SHIELD CONTEST. WON BY WELLINGTON. [BY TXLEGBAPn. —PRESS ASSOCIATION'.] Wellington", Sunday. About 3000 persons witnessed the Association football match for the Brown shield, which was played on the Athletic Park yesterday. The weather was fine and the ground in good order. Wellington won by 1 goal (obtained by W. Gibson) to nil. Wellington won the toss, and elected to play against the wind. A Wellington rush was well stopped by Borthwiek, and Auckland then attacked, and a few mimics' straggling play in Wellington's ground was ended by Temperley and Gibson breaking away, but their efforts were checked by Sheath. Play continued about tho half-way, varied occasionally by interesting rushes from both sides. Eventually Ash shifted the venue, and for a long time Wellington were on the aggressive, and Small bone sent in a shot from the right wing, which Borthwiek returned. Temperiey was close by, but tho ball, unfortunately for Wellington, missed the post by a foot or two. Fast open play of an even character followed. The Wellington forwards camo again, and W. Gibson shot for goal without effect. Then the Auckland forwards broke away, but tho defence of the Wellington back."; was very sound. Auckland were awarded a penalty, but, the kick was too high. Shortly after Auckland's goal was vigorously attacked for a time, but nothing *¥>ulted, Pye Smith doing fine defensive worK, and the spell ended without score. Wellington, with the wind in their favour, opened the second half by scoring a corner, and just afterwards Temperley shot at, goal from a short range, but Bennett saved well- Auckland retaliated with an attack on Wellington's territory, but failed to beat the local defence. Fast, even play characterised the game, a noteworthy feature being the fine defensive work of I've Smith. As a result of a fine rally by the Wellington forwards, Blackwood sent in a hot shot from the left wing, following this with one more accurate, which, however, lacked pace, and was caught and booted out by Bennett. For a short spell thereafter the advantage was with Auckland, who attacked persistently, but Smallbone initiated a forward: rush, and Wellington relieved. The blues returned to the attack, and made things merry for a while, calling for all Wellington's resources. Later Gibson, for the home team, lost a chance of scoring, and Auckland relieved, Oldna.ll shortly after saving in great style for the homesters. Fast but ineffectual play resulted for a long stretch, and then Wellington's turn came, W. Gibson, taking a nice pass and shooting smartly, shot the leather through, the game ending shortly after, Wellington winning a keenly contested game, with the scores: Wellington ... ... ... ... 1 Auckland .■ 0 NOTES ON THE GAME. Though there was a good deal of ineffective play in the first half, the game was distinctly fast and interesting. «xi combination was exhibited by the Wellington forwards, and the backs were very solid as a whole in defensive work. From opening to close the game was little more ,han a series of cha.nc.-s thrown away in front of the posts. Inaccurate shooting marred the work of both teams. Blackwood, Wellington's outside left, spoilt many an easy opening through ineffective footwork when near the posts. He wanted more pace, energy, and accuracy. Temperley, in the first half, played his usual fast and clever game. In the early stages he exhibited some brilliant work, and >ave Sale, Auckland's skipper, many a troublesome moment. He might have done better at times when near tho posts, as after the reputation he has earned for fast and accurate shooting his performance yesterday was a little di point ins?, especially towards the latter stages of the game. Wellington's hack lines were very solid in defensive work. Many nines, when Whittle, Gardiner, and Sale" hung to a ball, when advancing on Wellington's base, .1. Pye Smith shot back with clean, powerful kicks. He was one of the most useful members of the team. Oldnall, in Wellington's goal, was the hero of the hour. It. was not very often that the bluo men gathered in Wellington's goal mouth, but when they did the tension was broken as a rule by the Rovers' custodian. He exhibited all series of "saves," and his vigilance saved the home team from many a scrape. Kerschberg, Taylor, and Gibson worked well together, _ and the. team as a whole showed a considerable improvement on the form displayed in previous Brown shield matches. Shergolt. Auckland's left fullback, played a very serviceable game, his tactics being much "the same as those of his vis-a-vis- Ho cleared well and strongly. The Aucklanders wanted more dash and combination ;•* their front line, and more sting in their]

■•-. % shooting at times. Their dribbling waa good, but before the men could do any thins? ' they had been successfully tackled- Their inroads in the second half sometimes kx>ke<lf •very promising. Bennett, in Auckland'* goal, wa3 prompt and resourceful: mot& than one hot shot was successfully booted or thrown out, and the only occasion when '. ho was beaten, by Gibson, be had no ehanco whatever of clearing. Forshaw, Auckland's '■ centre-forward, had any amount of pace, 1 and exhibited some pretty footwork. Often ho succeeded in checking the energy and dash of Gibson. Auckland'* 'wick Sine--, wore very solid.. The halfbacks, of whom Marshall was conspicuous, plated splendid!" and in concert. Marshall was, perhaps, the best of the violins team. The members of the Auckland team were entertained at dinner and afterward.'' a?- a smoke concert by the Wellington Association last evening. The visiters will leave* for Auckland to-morrow. ~ AUCKLAND R V. H.M.S. ENCOUNTER. Hie Auckland Football Association'* 15 representative team played a match on Saturday at. the Domain agairot an cloven from H.M.S. Encounter. The game wan enjoyablo and interesting. Auckland eventually winning by & goal" to 1, a score that does not nearly represent the run of play, the _ '" handy men " making matter's very willing at times for tie locals. Auckland'* goals were scored by Royne (21, Webster (?.), Parry, and Sutherland, while Waterhouse netted for Encounter. Tit" Rev t Parry was the pick of (he local team, ant | Waterhouse of the men from the war-hip. i

PREMIERSHIP won BY MOUNT RQSKILL. The final match between Mount RoskifC and Newton for the Auckland Football league's (Australian rules) premie- hip at Victoria Park did not, produce e> keen struggle anticipated, the Mount Roskill team winning by 58 points to 5. A regrettable incident occurred during the match, two players showing pugilistio tendencies. They were stopped, but commenced the interrupted encounter shortly afterwards. anntner separation was of. fected, but the armistice only lasted until the game finished, when the third round was commenced. The good counsels of their clubmates eventually prevailed, and order was restored.