SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 14375, 21 May 1910, Page 9

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. * May 21, Takapnna Jockey Club. May 24. 26-Wanganui Jockey Club. June 3. 4—Dunedin Jockey Club. June 3, 4, B—Auckland Racing Club. June 15. 16—Hawke's Bay Jockey Club. June 22, Napier Park Racing Club. July 7. 8— Gisborne Racine Club. July 16. 20. 23-Wellington Racing Club. DATES OF COMING EVENTS. NEW ZEALAND. May Wanganui Steeplechase. May Century Hurdle Race. June 3—Great Northern Hurdle Race. June Great Northern Steeplechase. AUSTRALIA. July 2—V.E.C. Grand National Hurdle Race. July 9—V.R.C. Grand National Steeplechase. ENGLAND. June I—The Derby. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. G.T.—l. Achilles was bred in New South Wales, but he never raced in Australia.. 2 Advance was got by Vanguard (son of Traducer). S.H.M., Hamilton.—l. Penates is an Austra-lian-bred horse. 2. Achilles (9st 61b) ran third for the New Zealand Cup won by Canteen (7st 121b). Wairiki (9st 21b) finished second. WAGER,—Carbine started in 43 races, and his record was as follows: wins, six seconds three thirds, unplaced once. The total won in stakes by Carbine amounted to £29,476. SUBSCRIBER, Pamnure.—The following is a list of the horses that started for the Auckland Cup of 1890:-Crackshot (83t 31b), Hilda (Bst 101b). Cissy (Bst 61b). Dudu (Bst 131b.) Strephon (7st 101b), St. Andrew (7st 61b). and Leorina (6st 101b). Crackshot won from Hilda by a length and a-half in 3m. 3035. WAGER, Waitara.—Menschikoff. Royal Artillery, and Cruciform were foaled in the same season. Royal Artillery was bought as a yearling for 1400gs. Cruciform 325g:8., and Menschikoff 210gs. Their respective, winnings in stakes were as follows:— Cruciform, £7268; Menschikoff, £4290; Royal Artillery, £2435. MANTON.-Mr. S. H. Gollan took the mount, on his own horse Norton in the Great Northern Steeplechase of 1895. won by Liberator. It was in the succeeding year that Levanter defeated Liberator by a nose. 2.. Captivator, the sire of Freedom. Morion, and Levanter, was an English-bred horse, by Caractacus. NOTES BY PHAETON. By the death of Soult the Dominion loses one of its most prominent sires. Having completed his 20th year, Soult had reached an ago beyond the average lifo of the thoroughbred sire, and that being so his being numbered amongst tho defunct was, of course, an event to be expected. The son of St. Simon had, however, such a healthy constitution that ho seemed good to last for some time, and but for the unfortunate accident which befol him he might have continued to hold his place at the head of the sires' list for a couple of years more. Soult was imported to New Zealand in 1896 by Mr. J. O. Hay ward, of Nelson, and though the amount which that gentleman gave for the St. Simon horse has not transpired, it is in the records of Ruff Guide that he was knocked down at auction in the preceding year for the paltry sum of 115gns, and wo may conclude from that circumstance that it was not a large amount that changed hands when the dark brown horse was bought to journey to New Zealand. Those who went to inspect Soult on his arrival in Auckland were not impressed with him, and the fact of his fore-pasterns being most unsightly caused not a few to at once display marked hostility. However, force of circumstances, due to the fact that the Australian-bred horse Blairgowrie had died suddenly at Glenora Park, necessitated his box being filled at tho Papakura estate, and Mr. Walters secured Soult on lease for a period of three years at £75 per annum. Matters, did not look at all' bright for Soult to revive the fortunes of Glenora Park,' but that gratifying event was duly recorded. - '. . . " - In his first season at Papakura there wac very little outside patronage for Soult; and on Mr. Walters placing matters before Mr. Hayward at the conclusion of his first term, the then owner of the brown horse expressed his willingness to sell outright for £150, and Mr. Walters accepting, Soult was bought for Glenora Park. Though Soult's progeny raced early, it was really not until the majestic Wairiki came upon the sceno some nine years back that the son of St. Simon was accepted as a stud success. Since that period Soult has been extensively advertised by his descendants recording » brilliant feats in many lands, with the result that he earned a place with the most noteworthy sires that did duty in the; antipodes. At the conclusion of last season's racing, the winnings of Soult's descendants were estimated at over £80,000, and with £16,500 down to his credit this season, the St. Simon horse has now been placed close to the select division comprising the £100,000-class. The batch of foals sired by Soult now running at Glenora Park are stated to be in front of those of all previous years, and as most of the mares running at Papakura mated with him last season are carrying foals, it may be said that there is a good silver lining to tho cloud which hung over . the Papakura estate . when "the bonnie brown son of St. Simon and Beauharnais" was numbered amongst the defunct on Saturday last. According to the Indian correspondent of the Australasian, tho Calcutta racing season, just concluded, has been a regular knockout for the Australians, and deprived as they were of both Peru and Neith there was nothing of any class to speak of. Tho English horses won 73 races, as against the colonials' 59. American-bred horses won two races, and Indian country-bred ponies two* races. . The best of the Australians was Soultline, who, as a matter of fact, is New Zealand-bred. About five years ago the invasion of English horses first seriously commenced, and ever since it has gone on increasing,"*" till now the old order of things has changed, and there are more English horses running at Indian meetings than there 1 are colonials. Formerly it was the other way about, and the English horse was a more or. less rare bird. The reason of it is that horses of good enough class to win i back their purchase money and a bit more besides arc far cheaper in England than they are in Australia. An owner can buy for a couple of hundred guineas a horse good enough to beat one that the Australian dealers would ask him 500 for. When Aborigine was acquired from Mr. E. J. Watt some 12 months back it was understood that he was destined for India; and after his dead-heat with Blue Book for tho Caulfield Cup it was stated that he was to bo cooled off and transported to the East. The son of Morriwee has been resting in Now South Wales for several months, and it is understood that he is to be given further opportunity of distinguishing himself under silk in Australia. The black gelding is credited with having furnished splendidly since he was last seen in public, and one keen critic offers the prediction that, in the event of his training on satisfactorily, ho will be found equal to eclipsing all his previous deeds. The Wanganui Jockey Club open their winter meeting on Tuesday, and the fact of a number of horses figuring in the loading events being also engaged in the Great Northerns a good dash of local interest will be contred in the West Coast gathering. The Wanganui Club last year billed the Wanganui Steeplechase and Century Hurdle Race to be run on the opening day, and, though it might be expected that a better result would be obtained by fixing the two leading events for * different days, the now arrangement appears to have worked out all right, for they are again bracketed for the same day this year. The following is a list of the horses engaged in the leading events : — WANGANUI STEEPLECHASE, about three miles.— Dorado 11.7, Jack Pot 10.12, Moccasin 10.5, Sir Lethe 10.5, Bullworth 10.4, Lingerer 10.0, Lovell 9.13, Oryx 9.9, Senorita 9.8, Pharos 9.7. CENTURY HURDLE RACE, two miles and ahalf.—Compass 11.2, Malcu 10.13, Paisano 10.11, Gold Bird 10.3, Wimmera 10.3, Audax 10.3, Maidi 10.2, Hydrant 10.1. Playmate 10.1, Continuance 9.13, Lonsrner 9.10, Xavier 9.9, Aorangi 9.6, i Tondgerhie 9.3, Waitspu:W, Woolloomooloo 9.8.

The committee. of the Takapune Jockey Club,- I - am given to ■ understand, recently decided on a new departure, e.g., the appointment of officials to '.watch the raping, at their winter meeting, and to report to the stewards. This is a step that will be warmly approved of in many quarters, and the experiences will be awaited with not a little interest. \ , ■_- _ Wimmera, Maidi, Aorangi, Waitapu, and Woolloomooloo, who are engaged in the Century Hurdle Race, to bo decided at Wanganui on Tuesday next, figure in the Great Northern Hurdle Race. A win in the Wanganui race means 71b additional for the Ellerslie event; but as three out of the fivo horses mentioned are weighted well down to 9st, and Wimmcra's impost would only bo raised to lOst 91b in the event of a win, thero is nothing of a very severe nature looming ahead. • The Queensland racing man who last month invested his money in the purchase of Downfall is not likely to secure any return this season. The son of San Francisco is reported to have gone amiss, and as a result tho pen had to be called into requisition to strike the chestnut horse out of all engagements. It is stated that the sum offered recently by an Australian racing man for the ISow Zealand mare Crucinolla amounted to 1250 guineas. Mr. Mcßeth pluckily refused tho tempting sum, and should some important victories come to him next season by the aid of San Francisco's beautiful daughter it will be a most pleasant incident to chronicle. Mr. W. Walters has been suffering for some months, and during the present week ho found it necessary to go into a private hospital. The many friends of tho Glenora Park studmastcr will be pleased to learn that he is making satisfactory headway. Penates is apparently to be given an opportunity to distinguish himself over a mile and a-qiiartor at Wanganui, ho having boon paid up for in the Connolly Handicap, which event is run over 10 furlongs. Capitol has made his appearance at Ellerslie, and looks in capital, nick to tackle his winter engagements. On Thursday morning the Leolantis gelding was schooled over the jumps on the flat, and acquitted himself satisfactorily. On Thursday morning at Ellerslie Leo, Loch Fyno, King Hippo, and Single Barrel were sent once round the steeplechase course (over the hill), and they all got through the task safely. The Finland pelding Outlander, who captured the Great Autumn Handicap at Riccarton last March, will probably take a place with tho new aspirants for jumping honours this winter. The ex-New Zealand trainer D. J. Price, who has been a resident of Victoria for the last three years, is making good headway in Australia. At the present time he has 23 horses under his charge. Since Bobrikoff returned from Australia ho has, it is reported, on several occasions displayed marked temper while at exercise at Napier Park. Shrapnel, Lady Patricia, and Dunborvo were companions in a schooling gallop at Ellerslie on Thursday morning. The two first-named shaped attractively. Derelict, a full-sister to the C.J.C. and Great Northern Derby winner Zimmerman, who has proved a failure, has been thrown out of training. Stone Ginger, a son of Lord Rosslyn, who has been following the Waimatc hounds, is stated to be a very promising jumper. A final payment in connection with the Great Northern Hurdle Race falls due on Friday next. It is stated that C. Cress has been engaged to rid* Wimmera in his jumping engagements. " T STUD NOTES. [by phaeton.] , The stallion Soult will be greatly missed at Glenora Park, for the son of St. Simon was a great pet at , the Papakura estate. How a horse will become attached to old surroundings and refuse to settle down under what would be supposed bring him more comfort was well , exemplified „.inline ease of Soult. When he first went to Papakura ho was put in the end box of the old range of stabling, where, with the top door open, he could peer out and see all that was going on in the farmyard, and whore thoso larrikins of the feathered family, yclept the sparrows, darted in* and out. In due time Mr. Walters made a move towards giving Soult better accommodation, in keeping with his station; and a new box with matched lining was erected adjacent to the attractive orchard. Soult would not, however, settle down when installed there, and it was eventually decided to transfer him to his old quarters. The effect was quite magical. Soult was one of the most intelligent horses I have ever come across, and the fire that came into his bold brown eyes when thoroughly roused was a striking illustration of the quality of the thoroughbred. It is quite on the cards that tho box left vacant at Glenora Park by the death of Soult will soon be occupied by an equally highlybred sire. Prior to Soult being numbered amongst the defunct, Mr. Walters ■'■ had cabled to Mr. H. O. Nolan (New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company), who is at present on a visit to the Old Country, regarding the purchase of a horse, and it is expected that some information bearing thereon will come to hand at an early date. A disparaging reference to the promising Auckland sire Monoform, which appeared in the Sydney Referee, drew a neat and effective reply from Mr. E. Alison, which appeared in the Sydney journal last week. Mr. Alison put the case in defence of Monoform as follows:—During the season of 1907, whilst in light training, and being then five years old, Monoform was mated with seven mares only, six of which bore foals. One of these foals died through accident, and another had his leg broken, leaving only four which could possibly be trained, Appellon, his first foal, being one. Three of the others taken up late in the season met with slight accidents, which interfered with their training, and they are consequently, not racing, so that the sole representative of Monoform racing is Apollon, and as he has finished up his two-year-old career by winning, at weight-for-age, about the hardest two-year-old races in the Dominion, it can be fairly assumed that Monoform as a sire is a "decided success." TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB'S WINTER MEETING. THE FIRST DAY'S RACING. The Takajuna Jockey Club will make a commencement to-day with their winter meeting, and on the Tuesday following tho flags will again be flying at the popular North Shore ground. If the acceptances already in hand in connection with .the gathering are (to bo taken as a criterion of those to follow, the prediction can be offered in a fairly bold spirit that the approaching meeting at the marine suburb will be well up to the most noteworthy of its predecessors in the event of fine weather prevailing. The following is a list of the acceptances for to-day's events: — MAIDEN HURDLE RACE.-Kremlin 10.0, Maiora 9.11, Celtic 9.11, Red McGregor 9.10, Rimlock 9.9, Paul 9.9, Freevata 9.8, Prince Leo 9.6, Goldsmith 9.6, Arty 9.5, Whatashot 9.3, Tua Kitua 9.1, Powerful 9.1, Cudweed 9.0, Calm 9.0, King Hippo 9.0, Sceptre 9.0, Matarere 9.0. MAIDEN HANDICAP.— 9.0, Fraulein 8.7, Montpellier 8.5, Yankee 8.3, Soultoria 8 0, Heta 7.6, Belle Napier 7.6, Don Quex 7.6, Flying Cloud 7.6, Waiotahi 7.5, Caruso 7.5, Miss Livonia 7.4, Lloyds 7.3, Flying Soult 7.2, Maroon and Black 7.1, Spectre 7.1, Red Lupin 7.0, Miss Explosion 7.0, Siola 7.0, Monocle 7.0. ! NGATARINGA HANDICAP.— Quex 8.4, Miss Grizzle 8.4, Kilsyth 8.3, Miss Livonia 8.2, Nelius 8.2, Leonite 8.2, 'Flying Soult 8.0, Captain Soult 7.13, Maroon and Black 7.13, Steplink 7.13, Spectre 7.13, Blue Mount 7.12, Lough Finn 7.12, Toa Tero 7.12, Parawai 7.12, May 7.12, Monocle 7.12, Sabine 7.12, Miss Explosion 7.12. EMPIRE HANDlCAP.—Truganini 8.5, Fir Artegal 8.3, Uranium 8.3, Pohutu 7.13, Maheno 7.11, Sea Elf 7.9', Haldane 7.5, Explosive 7.2. HAURAKI HURDLE RACE—Shrapnel 11.3, Te Arai 10.6, Prophet 10.6, Lady Patricia 10.5, Sol 10.0, Wellcast 10.0, Tui Cakobau 9.10, Commander 9.6, Hoanga 9.4, Armagh 9.4, Loch Fyne 9.3, Cavaliero 9.3, Master Paul 9.2, Mozart 9.1, Pukenui 9.1, Lc Beau 9.1, Luscombe 9.1, Noteorini 9.0. ROYAL HANDICAP.— 9.3, Cyrene 7.11, Impulsive 7.9, Magneto 7.6, Dogger Bank 7.1, Elegance 7.1, Admiral Soult 6.13, Zinnia 6.13, Lady Frances 6.10, Montpellier 6.10. PONY HANDICAP.— 9.1, Mistime 8.13, Cyrona 8.4, Miss Stella 7.10, Peggy Pryde 7.7, Belle Napier 7.1, Maika 6.13, Leaflre 6.12, Neva 6.11, Nora Soult 6.10, Norway 6.9. The first race is timed to bo started at 12.30 p.m. .- ; , ; SECOND day's BACINO. ' Acceptances for all events to be run on the second day close to-night at 10 o'clock.

ATHLETIC SPORTS. ♦ FOOTBALL. t THE RUGBY GAME. TO-DAY'S FIXTURES. The following are the principal fixtures for today:— . ■ SENIOR GRADE. Ponsonby v. Marist Brothers (at Alexandra Park, No. 1 ground), referee Mr. C. W. Oram. Grafton v. Tarnell (at Alexandra Park, No. 2 ground), referee Mr. A. Campbell. , Newton v. University (at Alexandra Park, No. 3 ground), referee Mr. J. McPhail. SECOND GRADE. North Shore v. Parnell (at North Shore), referee Mr. A. Freeman. ' - Newton v. College Rifles (at Alexandra Park, No. 4 ground), referee Mr.' W. Knox. Marist Brothers v. Ponsonby (at Alexandra Park, No. 5 ground), referee Mr. W. O'Connell. ~ SENIOR TEAMS. The following will represent the respective senior teams to-day: — Ponsonby: C. d'Audney, Murray, 0 Ijeary, McGregor, McDonald, Blakey, Webb, Morse, Scllars, Dervan, Nicholson, Francis, Bigelow, Savoury, Barrett, Fricker, Cross. Grafton: Miller, Edwards, Wolf gram, Roope, Power, Coleman, Kicrnan, Monro, Marshall, Barker, Becker Smythe Trezise, Graham, O'Brien, Eaton, Dean, Pople. , University: Beamish, Walker, Oarr, Campbell, Gray, Wilkes, Bamford, Grierson, Revcll, Ramsay, Hunt, Wills, Dinneen, Hobbs. Newton: McNab, Kirkwood, Wightone, Smith (2), Murray, Morrison, Hayward (2), Arns, Callaghan, Rasmussen, McElwain, Lewis, Berryman, Brady, Farrant. NOTES AND COMMENTS. The match between Ponsonby and Marist Brothers teams on No. 1 ground at Alexandra Park should provide an interesting game. The champion team should win, but, after last Saturday's display, the Marist Brothers can be expected to put up a real good go. The Grafton-Parnell match will be played on No. 2 ground, and should also provide an interesting game, which tho former team should just about win. Some interest is evinced in the NewtonUniversity match, which will bo played on No. 3 ground. The strength of the former team is problematical, but, as it is said to contain the pick of last season's City second grade fiftoon, may be expected to make a good showing. Mr. R. McDuff, an ex-representative of the Auckland province, returned during the week from Chicago, U.S.A., where ho has been completing a course of study in mining engineering. The genial " Bob " looks very fit, the result of a lot of gymnasium work, which has hardened his muscles. THE NORTHERN UNION GAME. A meeting of the New Zealand Rugby League was held at Camden Chambers on Thursday evening. There were present: Messrs. D. W. McLean president), W. T. Wynyard, S. B. Honghton, and E. W. Watts. Correspondence was received and dealt with from Otago, Nelson, Hawke's Bay, and Taranaki. . It was resolved to form a sub-committee of nine members to control tho British tour in the Dominion. ' ' Messrs. W. T. Wynyard, A. K. Baxter, and J. Stannaway were chosen as selectors for the New Zealand team to play against the Britishers. A meeting of tho British Tour Sub-com-mittee was convened for Friday next. . THE ASSOCIATION GAME. TO-DAY'S FIXTURES. The following are the principal fixtures for to-dav: —' . . ',/ FIRST DIVISION. Corinthian v. North Shore (No. 1 ground North Shore), referee Mr. A. Speed. ' Carlton v. Ponnonliy (No. 2 ground, Eden Park), referee Mr.' McDonald. Caledonian v. Y.M.C.A. (No. 1 ground, Eden Park), referee Mr. French. The North Shore-Carl ton senior match on Saturday was. riot a very good exposition of ifche soccer, code. The greasy state, of, the ground and the ball' spoilt' the chances of fine play. The players did not seem at all at home, but with one or two Saturdays together an improvement ought to show. On the North, Shore side R. Gardner, a last, year's renrosentative forward, showed out very prominently, and should prove a fine acquisition to the team. Barraclough, as centre-forward, has not the dash which his club mate shows, and is rather inclined to starve his outside left. The defence is not so strong as it has been in previous years. Osborno, a last year's junior player, while playing a good game, is rather too fond of taking tho man, a proceeding which is not wise for a lad of his weight. . The Carlton forwards seemed disorganised, and their efforts'lacked that sting which they showed last season, but they are all of the right stamp and will improve. Scriven as centrehalf is a player of fine calibre, and places the ball with excellent judgment. He is certainly a tower of strength to tho Carlton toam. -Burton at fullback is very '■: safe, but his left partner is somewhat weak in his kicking. One thing I .noticed in connection with this game was that one player did not wear his colours.' The association should enforce the rules regarding this matter. Tho Corinthian Club have changed their colours from green-and-gold to white. The Auckland Association have decided to guarantee the amount required by the New Zealand Association towards the expense of bringing over the New South Wales, team in 1911. Thoso players who are engaged from 2.30 to 3.30 are requested to note that they must bo on the grounds to time. The referees have power to commence matches on time, regardless of numbers present, and thero is a probability that referees will enforce the rule. Players should remember that other matches have to follow, and unless they commence . punctual the later games finish in the dark. ..' • Mr. G. Calvert has resigned from the Management Committee of the association. The position has not yet been filled. Oldnall, in goal for Ponsonbj, played a very clever gamo on Saturday against Caledonians.' His saving prevented the "Scotties" from scoring on several occasions. W. Ritchie (fullback) and Marshall (halfback) also played very fine games for Ponsonby. Neilson, fullback for Caledonians, indulged; in too much fancy work, and on several occasions he was beaten, when he could have cleared by a strong kick. Ponsonby's score was the direct outcome of his fancy work, J. Tabner taking the ball from him when he was indulging in some gallery play. Neilson has the makings of a splendid fullback, and should correct this " fault. Caledonians had the best of the game against Ponsonbj, but OldnaU's cleverness was their undoing. Tabernacle B's win over United by 16 goals to nil shows them to be a clever combination, and they should be well in tho competition at the end of the season. Aidney, who played last Saturday for Corinthians, has gone back to the country. The club has, therefore, lost the services of a good player. Tho Y.M.C.A. first division team are not so strong this season. A marked feature of their play on Saturday was the inclination of players to go on their own. The club will need to remedy this fault if they hope to be , ' At a general meeting of the Caledonian Club, held during the week, Mr. D. Mci Laren, jun., was appointed hon. secretary and treasurer, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. R. Barber. All communications must now bo addressed to Mr. D. McLaren, jun., "Edina," Lichfield Road, Parnell. BROWN SHIELD RULES. . [by TELEGRAPH.— ASSOCIATION.] "Wellington, Friday. At the annual meeting of the New Zealand Football Association the following officers wore elected: 'Patron, His Excellency the Governor; president, Sir Joseph Ward; vice-presidents, Messrs. C. H. Poole, M.P. (Auckland), J. T. Hogan, M.P., and C. E. Mackay (Wanganui), H. N. Holmes, F. J. Courtney and J. G. W. Aitkcn (Wellington), S. W. Thornton, J. Vigor Brown, M.P., A. Dillon (Napier), R. Heaton Rhodes, M.P., R. B. Walker (Canterbury), T. K. bidey, M.P., and J. F. Arnold, , M.P. (Otago), Hanan (Southland), Hon. W. O. Carncross, M.L.C., Dr. E. A. Walker (Taranaki); hon. treasurer, Mr. L. White hon. secretary, Mr. B. L. Salmon; hon. auditor, Mr. M. Fraser; representative on English Board, Mr. A. E. Gibbs. ' -. - ;. ; - : '':'V:; -/Additions were made to the Brown shield regulations to permit the Council to take the'not proceeds of any match and retain the.same until after the last match of the season had been played. Out of money so retained the, council shall havo power to mako; good any loss sustained by a home

team in. connection with such matches.. To calculate the amount of the loss an association shall ibe entitled to take into account the rent; of .the ground (not to , exceed £10 for one match) and advertising £5, hut no other • expenditure. As soon is the last match of the season has been played the council shall refund the balance so retained to the association concerned. No association holding the Brown shield shall be asked to play more than four matches, and the last of these shall be a mid-week match if the holders so desire. No challenges for the shield shall be received before May 1, and a challenge not played one year shall be carried over to the next if not withdrawn by March 31. Taranaki, Auckland, Otago, and Canterbury forwarded challenges for the Brown, shield. The Poverty Bay Association was granted affiliation, the Auckland Association to be consulted before the Poverty Bay area is settled. ■ ■ ■■ THE AUSTRALIAN GAME. TO-DAY'S FIXTURES. . The following are the fixtures for to-day: — Austral v. Eden (at the Domain), umpire Mr. Grey. Newton v. Imperial (at Victoria Tark), umpire Mr. Thompson. _ • • The junior players will hold a Marathon race at 2.30 at Victoria Park. The distance is two and ' a-half miles. A large field is anticipated. , HOCKEY. TO-DAY'S FIXTURES. The following are the principal fixtures for to-day: — SENIOR GRADE. Auckland v. St. George's (at Remuera, No. 4 ground), referee Mr. E. Madden. ronsonby v. United (at Victoria Park), referee Mr. Wright. University v. Grafton (at the Domain), referee Mr. Hay. All the senior matches should result in good contests , to-day. Adams, who hails from the Addington Club, Christchurch, showed promising form in St. George's vanguard, and should strengthen the red and whites. A representative team from the Auckland Hockey Association will meet the chosen of the Wednesday Association on June 6. A team' solected. from the Saturday ; junior players -will also play a match with the second Wednesday rep. team. The matches should give the Selection Committee something to go on for the selection of the rep. team for the shield matches. The association has decided to give caps to the winners of both the A and B sections of the second-grade competition. If a cup or some other trophy can be obtained it will be necessary for the winners of the two sections to play off. The match set down in the third grade, United v. St. John's, will not be played today, as the students have not yet returned from their vacation. Tho United team will hold a practice match on No. 6 ground, Remuera, between two and three to-day. Inj|the Ponsonby v. College Rifles match to-day Mr. Hay will referee. Y'.M.C.A. are notified that in the match at Ellerslie to-day they are the home team. The Wednesday Association has been un--1 fortunate in the start of their matches. They postponed last week in respect of the death of the King, and this week no holiday was observed on Wednesday. It is to i be hoped a start will be made next week. The Wednesday Association, which only started last year, is making excellent progress, having nearly double the number of players this year, and should soon be a very strong body. ' The play in tho Unitcd-St. George's match at Remuera on Saturday was, considering tho slippery nature of the ground, far beyond expectations, a,nd United owe their win to the passing of their forwards. _ Of this line Munroo stood out alone, receiving good support from Purton, 'Willis, and -Barry. Von Sturmer was the pick of the half-back line, while the fullbacks offered fair support. In goal for St. George's, Gilmour "gave a fine exhibition, his efforts generally reducing United's total. Norton was the best of the fullbacks, while Cowdry was the best of a hard-working set of halves.. Of the forwards, Stone, Palmer, Adams, and Timms were the* best. ';"'. LADIES' HOCKEY. All hockeyites will be sorry to hear of Miss Louie Goudic's accident, and all wish her a speedy ' return to the game.' ; This afternoon the Training College- ' Arawa match should prove interesting. Ao-tea-roa will meet Mokoia, and an interesting match should be played between Rangatira B and Kopana. Rawhiti will be pitted against Moan a. - . ■< The following will represent the ladies' clubs to-day: — , > * Rawhiti: Misses Hawkins, Davern, F. Little, E. Lyttle, P. H. Dawson, Kelly, Heighway, Gillam, J. Little, Smith, ,G. Aspden. Emergencies: Misses Vincent, Hooker. \\. w':: • " ', Moana: Misses Bennett (3), Goudie, Mathias, Rao, Blackburn, Jenkins, Ansenne, Wall*r (2). <•- " ■■ " - Rangatira A: Misses ' Abbott, Vane, Steele, Ussher, . Cooke, MoCormick, Alderton, Culling, Hanan, Payton. Rangatira B: Misses Garrett, Dawes, Campbell, Crofts,. Mather, Moginie, raterson, Brothers, Hay, Prosser, Histed, Ussher. Training College: Misses Goldie, Berryman, Taylor, Jackson, Western, Oliver, Le Pine, Rotherham, Mactier, Beeham, Baxter. Reserve:. Miss Jacobi. Ao-tea-roa: Misses L. Roche, G. Roche, H. Nairn, J. M. Norton, C. W. Norton, E. Joy, M. Simmonds, M. Harvey, V. Porter, E. Gregory, E. I. Norton. Emergencies: Misses M. Spraggoji and A. Cooper. . • Unitarian: Misses A- Mcivenzic, La Roche, F. McKenzie, A. "Wykes, Moore, Smith, Garrett, Gear, Mcllvecn, Walker, Preston. Emergencies: M. Wykes, E. Moon. ■■ ' ■- -,•■' ■ ' :■- '-.'■ LACROSSE. The championship. matches will be continued this afternoon, when' the West End meets Ponsonby at Victoria Park, and Auckland plays Grafton on the Domain. The meeting of West End and Ponsonby should be i prolific of good fast play, last i year's champions still possessing some fine exponents, while the Ponsonby division may be relied upon to "put out a good hand." Both teams had substantial wins last week. The Graf ton-Auckland contest should also be a very even one. ' The managing body hope to have comj plete copies of the amended rules to hand '.in a day or so. When they are ready, they will at once be put into circulation. The local association has adopted a rule 1 allowing the ball to bo kicked into goal, of course. The Wellington body are diametrically opposed to this innovation, contending that it must cause the game. to degenerate. Tho English body adopted this rule some time ago, after trrave consideration They have recognised that a tim - kick must prevent a hitherto bad feature of the —prolonged ground scrimmages. Our experience of the play, ■. since the introduction of this law, is quite the opposite to that anticipated by our Wellington friends: it has done away with the bunching" of. players, and made the game faster | and much more open. Congratulations to the Ponsonby Club on its successful opening match last Saturday.