FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 18162, 7 August 1922, Page 9

FOOTBALL.

TEE RUGBY GAME.

CHAMPIONSHIP RUNNFRS-UR

COLLEGE RIFLES AND MARIST.

THE CONCLUDING GAMES.

The senior club championship comwtition under the auspicea of the Auckland Rugby Union was concluded on Saturday, when, the championship having been decided, College Rifles and Marist Bros. Old Boys tied for second place. The weather was fine, tho grounds in cood order, and sill the matches were keenly contested. The attractions were divided between the final club matches at Eden Park and the return match between Grammar School and King's College at the Show Ground, which King's College won attar an exciting finish by 16 points to 15. The iaatch between University and Qraiton, while fast, open and succiting, waß not remarkable tor much show of hrilliaocv, and altogether was a low standaid" of Rugby. Play throughout was scrambling, neither side showing,, much semblance of <:x>mbination, while the passing was frequently wild and erratic, Jyith the result that the fielding was iaalty and the attack lacking in concerted movemojiia. The University backs •were superior to the Grafton rearguard, but only in the last five minutes did they Bhow tie combination which culminated in Brinsdcn scoring the final try giving University victory in an exciting finish. The malch between Marist Old Boys and Ponsonby furnished a good open came in which the Marist forwards dominated and, assisted by several junior backs, won at the finish by 11 points to 3. Newtoa defeated Eden by 12 points to 3 in a game that was fairly evenly contested, but in which Newton showed superior swring form. College Rifles defeated North Shore by 17 points to 5 in a match won practically by the superiority of the College backs. The following table shows the position of the senior teams at the conclusion of the championship competition :—

Points. Ch. P. W. L. D. foragst. pts. • Grammar 0.8. 11 9 2 — 154 64 18 College Rifles 12 8 3 1 133 74 15 Marist 0.8. .. 11 7 3 1 147 71 15 Ponsonby .. 11 7 4 - 118 78 14 Univeniity ~.11 G 5 — 210 119 12 Grafton .. 11 S 6 — 144 109 10 North Shore. .11 5 5 - 130 130 10 Newton ..11. 2 9 — 90 169 4 Idea ... I.il — " ~ i* 316 -

Owing to College Rifles having played an extra -match that team is not credited with the championship pointa for Saturday's win., but ties with Marist Bros, as ruoners-np.

UNIVERSITY V. GRAFTON. The game opened with Grafton kicking off, Eardy returning for Gaeparich to lind tho iine at the University twenty-five, where Hopkins secured to get the line at the halfway flag. University broke away from the line out, and a passing rush let Brinscten away to score & good try. which. Millar f*ilnd to convert. On .tesumptiou Grafton Mtacl-ed, amd in » passing rush W. JUamh lent out to Lynch, who dashed away on the risat wing to score a try behind the posts. Finlay fidled with the kick. Play «t tbia attire was ragged, and neither side showed &a-.t ewnblancs of combination. A passing Tueh by University w*s turned ly Buckland getting touch at half-way. Pky swung to midlleld, *nd University attt.cked, foroiwp Grafton at the change .over. , . Cniversity backs opened up a passing ru3h, Hardy sending on to Park, to Brinsdec, who kicked through, and from a fiena.lt' Hopkins kicked » goal. Play was again ragged until Finlay broke through to scad on to Hughes, who made a g<od dash to University Uae. Park cleared with * splendid kick, but Grafton pressed the -attackParsing ia front of their own goal: the Uni versity backs let down, and Prentice dashed through to score a try, which Gasparich converted. On resumption Prentice passed infield to Hughes, letting thai player awav to score a try. which Gaspanch converted. t Grafton had now a lead of J. 3 roiuts to six. and pressing tho attack forced University. From the dro» out Park .set University on attack, and Brinsden. opening un. pasped to Millik<'n. who sent on to Sinclair, who scored a try at the corner. Brfnsden failed with she lack, and at hslf-tim» the scores were:—

Grafton, a* »» ** »* 13 University ' «y • t « . ■. 9

The _ second spell opened with University attacking-, Brinsden kicking through near Grafton line, where Sinclair made a good d« sh, but was held up. Play swung across field, and Brinsden had a chance to get thrcigh, bat sent on to Perry, who was lacked near the line. Grafton cleared. Lynch making a good run down the right wrag to University twenty-five'. A fifct rush, in which Brinsden, Molloy, Wylio and Brinsden put in good footwork, threatened danger, when Gasparieh relieved with a fine kick. A rally of exchange kicks saw Grafton get to half-way, where Milliken dashed dewn to the Grafton line, narrowly missing a. soorev* Off-side play by Grafton gave Hopkins a chance to kick a goal, the bill falling sbcrt. At this stage a sensatioral incident occurred. Front/a passing rush Sinclair secured and kicked over. the Grafton line, but thinking he had gone out did not touch down- A Grafton player picked up and kicked \nto play- Moiloy, securing the ball, raced over and scored a try, which converted. This placed University in the lead, but Grafton attacked from the drop out, and Helander, breaking away, scored a try, which he failed to convert. A brilliant pn**ing rush started by Mil'.iken, all the' University backs handling in turn in front of Grafton's line, caw Brinsden pass to Sinclair, who knocked on. running an almost certain score, Grafton forcing at the change over. Th*> final quarter was fast and exciting. University making _ desperate efforts to ecor*. but wild passing and faulty fielding npoiled riumer-ons chances. Eventually Park opened no to send on to Brinsden to Perry, who crowded on the pace, but was well tacklsd by Gtisparicb within striking distance of the line. Attack and counterattack followed, and Lynch kicked through for Hamilton to save. Past, exciting play* paw University makinp superb efforts to score. Just on timis Hopkins picked up. sent out to Hardv, to Pirk, to Brinsden, "ho cut in cleverly to score a try, which HonVins failed to convert. The gaiaa ended: ;

University «« *t %s •. 17 Grafton ..'«.., •» ■. 16 Mr. W. J. Meredith was refare*. PONSONBY V. MARIST OLD BOYS. The match between Ponsonby and Marist Old Boyg was played on No. 2. ground. Ponsonby opened the attack, and i.4 a loose forward ruth threatened danger, tr be well stopped by Thomas ajid Sweeir >y, who turned the attack. Ponsonby came again, *nd A. McMjdus, opening up the play from a Bcrum. passed out to Shirley, who, dashed <>ver to score the opening try, which was >'ot converted. Ponsonby pressed the titJack but the defence was sound, and Burke, the halfback, cleared to set his side on attack, where O'Connor failed with a T>ot at goal. Attack and counter-attack followed k> the change-over with Marista attacking. The second quarter opened with Marista igain attacking, but Peters missed from a penalty. Pressing the attack, Marista came S*ain, and Burke marked to hsvve a shot at goal. Ponsonbv forcing. From the dropCBt Righton came away to set Ponsonby .on Wtacfc but the Marist forwards, dominating Jpe play, carried the game to Ponsonby's una, whers from a scrum Ponsonby cleared, ted at half-time the scoro was;

Ponsonby .. • • .« .. 3 Marist Brothers ■.., .. • • 0 The second epell opened wflb Marists attacking. Doherty and Power being prominent in taking play to Ponsonby line, £n«e Shirley cleared with a breakaway, to «• stopped by Burke, who was playing a game on attack and defence. Play J*ung to midfield, where Pardington broke through to set Ponsonby on attack. Burke P.'eared. and a -Marists', rush ended on the i'Ke, Ponsonbv eventually . forcing in dei*n£e. From the drop-out Marists attacked, -'jhertv breaking away to nass to Sweeney. w no scored a try. which Thomas failed to invert With the scores even,. 3 points f*ch. slay became fast and exciting, but there was no further score at the changeover. The tinnl quarter opened with Mimsts attacking. Thomas secured at tho centre, and raced tVjwn the line to score a good try, ■which Sweeney failed to convert. The Ponsonbv back* attempted to open tip.the game, b nt tb fl Marist forwards playing close, the movements, and counter»tta«ke.l with a dribbling rush, which l|s"*i»tec«<» dnmzer. Ponsonbv cleared, tyit Thomns driMiled over the linn, and Mc**»!»ld. following np ff>**. scored a try, which Peters converted, tho eame ending: Kaiist Old Boy» Ponsonby • ° '**• C. P. Paull was refeite.

NEWTON V. EDEN. The gime fipssid with attivckasjr from the k?.«i;-oli, and setting no i»s at*s<clf in Newtoß tvy'nty-five, where Ear) Secured to relie-9 the pressure. Eden caiihe *&&i%, but NeKton "Jsored to attack, a.ud «*•** driven off. ''Caen pressed the atUc'r. and Robertson, beating the dafsscce, m-ovoJ, a try, which was not converted. F.-nra tlto drop-out Newton took a turn on »i , *ck, and bnnj: awarded a penalty. Earl kicked u goal. The play had been scrambling wher* Ewt opened the second quarter with an liluck, •which failed to penetrate the Newtoc defence. Earl put Newton, on the attack, and from scrambling play Rutherford scored * try. which Earl just missed converting, the ball striking the upright and rebounding into play. Newton continued to press the attack, but no further score was registered, and aft half-time the scores were:

Newlon 5 Eder. 5 The second spell opened with Eden attacking in fast, open play, but Inglis relieved with a mark Newton took up the attack, compelling Eden to force. From the drop-out both teams attacked m turn, but there was no further score in the quarter. The finaJ quarter saw Newton attecku.g closely on the Eden line in a series of loose rushes, bat th« defence for a time was sound. Newton c»me away again m ft forward rush, compelling Eden to fores. At thh stage OL«m left the field through an injury, ;md Eden played one man short. Before the close of the earn© Earl broke over to score a try- The kick at goal failed. The final stages saw Newton attaching, and Inglia, rated over to score a try, wJiich Earl failed to convert, tho game ending: Newton a. •• •« •« •' *2 Eden • •« ■ • 3 Mr. H. Cliffe was referee. COLLEGE RIFLES V. NORTH SHORE. The match between College Rifles una North Shore was played at Devonport. The opening stages were even after College Rifles kicked off. but Collece assumed the aggressive, and Pilling had an ineffective shot at goal from a penalty. North Shore attacked, to be driven off by. a counterattack, -which ended in Brown diving for the line to be held up. From a scrum, Begg passed out to Muir, who cut in cleverly to pass to Pilling, who raced over to score a trj, which he failed to convert. Cra resumption. North Shore attacked, and Goldwater niurked in front of goal, but the kick failedOn the change-over. North Shore attacked. White sending on to Speed, to Wiggins, who make a good dash before being tackled. The North Shore forwards w*re excelling in the loose, but College Kifies asserted their superioritv in a series of passing rushes, which _ ended in Barker being tackled near the line. Play rwung across field, and Everett was almost ever when he was pushed into touch. From a scrum, Begg Bent out to Barker, who dashed over to score a try which Grierson failed to convert. On resumption, in fast, open play, Lane outpaced the opposition to score a try -which Gillespie converted. Pressing the attack_ in a serius of passing rushes, in which GrierEon ahd Muir were prominent, the former dashed over, to bo tackled before touching down. Th<? referee awarded the try, which Muir failed to convert, and at half-time the scores were:

College Rifles .« ** ..14 North Shore .. .. .. . . 0 The.second spell opened -with North shore attacking in a forward rush. Taylor, Young and Goldwater dribbling the ball to the Collego territory, where Grierson saved -«ith a kick to touch. Erom a scrum. Bennett passed out, Carruth picking up to race ovei and score a try, which Reid converted. The final quarter opened with North Shore attacking, and Soeed maoV a dash down the line, to be tachled. College Rifles cleared, and made desperate efforts to score, but <he defence was sound. Opening up the play College Rifles again went to the attack, to be met by stern tackling- In the final stages College" Rifles their surv~rior:ty, and in a fino passing, movement, Muij ©printed through to oasc *o Grierson, whs r"u:. ovm 1 and scored th«. vinnl cry, which Brown failed to convert. The /jama ended:

Collago Rifles ~ .. ..17 North Shore ... 5 Mr. J. Grigg was refer?*.- , JUNIOR MATCHES. Second Grade.—C-rammar, 13 ] points, defeated Ellerslie, 8j University, 3, drew with Grafton, 3- St. John's, 5, defeated Kohiniswama, 0 (Mafcelo scored for the winners and converted the try). Third Grade.—Telegraph, 26 points, defeated St. Stephen's College, 3; Grey Lynn, 3., drew with St. David's. 2- Ponsonby, 5, defeated Mount Albert, 3 (Gallagher scored a try which was converted for Ponsonby, and Xirkup kicked a jicr.sity (,*.»I for Mount Albert); Grafton, 24, defeated College Rifles, 3. Four a Grade.—Ponsonby, 30 points, defeated North Shore, 3 (trios were scored for the wisuiMß by Jensen (3). Taylor. Cannick, Bcvaird, Smitl, and Cc!e, one each; Cannick,. ~&>?rSwe«ney, and Cole converted one try SBch; fcf North Shore Jfcokson scored a try); Papatoctoo, 11, defeattd Talegraph, 5; Marist Old lioyß, 25, defeated Grammar Olrl T3ovs, 0 (tries were scored by Lannigait (2). Clayton (2). O'Connor (2). and Cullen (1); O'Connor and Clayton converted one try f'tWa Grade. — Ponsonby and Suburbs plcyed a drawn game, no score; P?rneJl won from Marists by default.

SENIOR CADETS. COMPETITION. 24th Company (Mount Eden), 23 points, defeated 34th Company, 0.

-CHURCHES' ASSOCIATION. Gordon, 22 points, defeated Kingsland, 10; Dominion Road, 21, defeated Onehunga, 3. HOUSE MATCHES. Harbour Board, 26 points, defeated John Court. 3; George Court, 5, defeated George Browne'c, 0; Auckland Meat Company, 28, defeated National Engineering Company, 3SECONDARY SCHOOLS' MATCHES. KING'S DEFEAT GRAMMAR. GOOD GAME WON BY 16 TO 15. The second match between Grammar School and King's College at the . Show I Ground on Saturday provided a surprise tor ; most followers of secondary schoolu' RiiL'by, I for King's established a good lead m the i early stages and won a fast and exciting I game bv 16 points to .'ls. The match, which ! attracted between 3COO and 40CO spectators. wae a better cxhioition than the first meeting. between the two rivals. King's showed a I decided improvement in all departments, and . playing with great dash, dominated the game until after haL-time. Grammar attained tns ascendancy in the later stages, but despite desperate eoort« failed by one point to reach their opponents' score. Grammar kicked off facing, the sun, but K.ne ; s got quickly into their stride, and over-running their opponents had Grammar defending. After five minutes fast play Feard scored and converted the .try. boon afterwards McLaren started a nice passing bout, but McCryßtal was soundly tackled. King's then swept down the field, and troni a short passing rush Kingston scored. B>ard again converted. Fast., open play followed, ending in favour of King e. . On changing round McLean. was prominent in a strong forward rush, Yvhich had Kings in difficulties, but they cleared. Grammar returned, and McLean set the threequarter lino in action. The ball went to Stewart, who used his pace, cut in smartly, and scored between the posts. His kick failed: King's. 10; Grammar. 3. King's forwards were showing to advantage when offside play in Grammar's Quarter gave Hea/d a chance, and be Kicked a fine goal. . Grammar opened up plhy with crisp passing inehes. and finally Cashroore transferred to Stewart, who «tr?in scored. His, kick failed- Grammar ?ortfnued to throw' the ball about, but the moll ended with the scores: King's, 13; G IX«"kS play followed the kick-off. the teams attacking in turn. Then a Beries of nas.nn? rushes saw Heard again score. His kick failed. Grammar, now attacked strenuously, and a fine passing rush by the back division took play to King's line, where McLaren secured from a scrum and forced his way over. Stewart's kick failed- Grammar were hard .pressed till the teams turned round for the final quarter. They then opened up play in fine style. Gashmorc sent the ball out to McCrvstal. and the inter, with a brilliant dash from near halfway, scored in the corner. His.kick failed. Grammar assumed the offensive, and in fast, exiting Play King's.were strenuously de'eridiET. Grammar sustained the pressure, and at last Cashmore again cave "McCrystal a chance, and the speedy threequarter, with a great run from , half-way, beat the opposition . and Hist reached the linn His kick fcled. Excitement be-uw intense as Grammar launched attack »'ter rttack, only to be beaten back bv sound tackling and good footwork, and despite their effort the game ended with the scores: Kins's .. *» •« *■ •• }* Grammar .* •* •« *• . io Mr. Miller was referee.

WIN FOR SACRED HEART. The curtain-raiser to the principal secondnrv achools' Kugby match at the Show Ground on Saturday was the match between Sd Heart and Mount Albert Grammar School. and was won oy Sacred Heart by 5 points to 0. It was not a "rv'interesting game, but there Were bright incidents. The. Sacred Heart torwards had the advantage in weight and proved auoerior to their opponents, but the. Grammar reamiard -threw the ball about, and were responsible for. several nice pmhm bouts. However, their work lacked finish. The teams were evenV matched, and there £2! no score at half-tim« Early m the Second soell Sacred Heart attacked, ana tbouKh Grammar cleared, the respite was only temporary. Vaneiom broke away near the balf-wsy fine, and outpacing bis opponents scored between the posts- His .kick was suoeessfnl. Several attack* were iq&iated by th* Grammar badta. bat they broke

down. In the closincr stages Sacred He&rt were Regressive, and Grammar were kard preeue<J to avert a further score. The yp.ae end*sd: Sacred Heart. S pointa; Meant .albert. 0- Mr. Peace waa tefenw. TECHNICAL V. SACRED HEART. The match between Technical College and Barred Heart, clayed at Richmond, resulted in a vrm for Technical College by 27 points to 0. The winners showed good form throughout, Corleeton in particular playing a fine game and scorinz three tries. Matshewp (2)._ Rose ancl Pilkington scored tries. isi the tries scored three were converted by Matthews. Pilkington. and Turner reepectively. Sacred Heart also showed good form, but were unfortunate in missing three penalty JacksFIAKO RESULTS, - [BI TELEG3APH.—OWN COREE3PONPEKT.] TE AROHA. Saturday. Playine in the junior championship rounds of the Piako Rugby Union to-day T« Aroh* Tcmers defeated Manawaru by 11 points to 3- For the winners Burrneeter and Edmonds scored tries, Goldsbury converting one and lucking a penalty goal. Sleep kicked a penalty goal for Manawaru. Waihou defeated Rovers at Waihou by 11 pointß to 8. THAMES COMPETITIONS. [BJf TELXQKAVU. —OWN COBBESPONPKNT.] THAMES. Saturday. To-day'a matches resulted:—Senior: Returned Soldiers defeated Pirates by 18 to 13. and College Old Boys defeated City by 13 points to 3 The -first juniors' match. Physical Training versus Matariri, resulted in a draw, three all. Second juniors: Matariri defeated Physical Training by 11 points to 10, and High School defeated Pirates by 20 points to nil. The public school match resulted in a win for South over G&ntraJ, by 20 points to 5. PUTARURU UNION. The third round of the Ibbotson Shield matches wan played on Saturday, and resulted as follows:—Tokoioru, 8 points, defeated Putaruru, 3; Rovess, 13 points,, defeated United. 3.

CAMBRIDGE V. MORRINSVILLE. [bx telegraph—own coeeespondknt.] CAMBRIDGE. Saturday. , Cambridge and Morriasville representatives tried cc-nclusions at Victoria Square to-day in brilliant sunshine on excellent ground, the visitors winning by 14 points to 6. Morrinsville were in the. ascendancy, particularly in the forward division, practically throughout the game, and on the whole were the better team. For Morrinsville tries were scored by E. Ryan, Erskine and Glenn, while O'Brien kicked a penalty goal and converted a try. _ For Cambridge, D. Burke scored both tries.

FRANKLIN V. PUKEKOHE. The match between the Franklin and Pukekohe representatives v-as played at Tu;ikau on Saturday, and resulted in- a win for Franklin by 10 points to 5.

HAMILTON V- PUKEKOHE. A match between the Pukekohe and Hamilton High Schoolc was played at Pukekohe on Saturday in connection with the _ High School Carnival, and resulted in a win for Pukekohe by s,points to 3..

REPRESENTATIVE RUGBY. AUCKLAND V.. WATFATO. The following team has been selected to represent Auckland gainst Waikato in the match to be played at Hamilton on Wednesday :— \ .Backs.—Grant (College Rifles), Matson (Ponsonby). K, Ifwersen (Grammar Old Boys), Thomas (Marist Bros.). Hirst (College Rifles). McMc.nus (Ponsonby), Earl (Newk-n), Earlly (Marist Bros.). Forwards.—Peters (Mar st Bros.), Bagnail (College Rifles), McW illiams. Marshall (Ponsonby), Taylor (College Rifles), McDonald (Marist 8r03.), SomervUle (Noith Shore). Nicholas. Eelander (Gra.fton)i _ K. Ifwersen has buen appointed captain of the team throughout the Southern tour, team will ;;nest at the Sports' Club at 5.15 this evening.

AUCKLAND V. THAMES. The team to represent Auckland against Thames to be played fct And land on Sat. u'drv will be selected Lorn th« following;Bicks.—Finlay. Williams, Brinsden. Wiseman, Perry. Grierson. W. Lamb, Wnght, Park. Honkins. -•«.«■ »«■/-» i Forwards.—J. Thomas. J. »tolloy, McCullough, Brendel. P. O'Conncr, Mclnness, Knight, Righton. McGinlay. Lane. Any player unable to play must notify the necretary of 'die union ■n. or before ■Wfrr'jiesday. The teim will tram at ironsor.by shed on Thursday at 8 p,m.

TARANAKI EEATS WANGANUI. [EX TELEGRAPH. —P8.E33 ASSOCIATION.]

NEW PLYMOUTH, Saturday. The Taranaki Rugby, team defeated Wanganui to-day by' 10 points (two tries and a potted goal) to 7 (one try and * .potted goal). Th© game was by no. means, brilliant. play being confined to the forwards, in which Taranaki were better. Wanganui showed initiative in the backs, but lacked finish, there beinjr many lost opportunities. The Taranaki backs proved somewhat disanpointing, the ball seldom reaching the wings.

WIN FOR HAWKE'S BAY. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PBESS ASSOCIATION'.] MASTEBTON. Saturday. Hawke's Bay defeated Wairarapa at Rugby by 17 points to 3. CANTERBURY'S FIRST WIN. [»Y TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] TIMARU. Saturday. The Canterbury Rugby team opened its Southern tour by defeating South Canterbury by 15 points to 11. The weather was fine, and plav was fast and exciting throughout, the home team doing a lame share of the attacking. MANIAPOTO DEFEATS OHURA. [BI TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] TB KTJXTI, Saturday. The Maniapoto Rugby representatives defeated Ohura. after a hard game, by 6 points to 0- Ohura had. superior forwards, but lost the game through the inability of the backs to field the ball. OTAGO REPRESENTATIVES. fBT TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] DUNEDIN. Saturday. The following Rugby team has been selected to represent Otago againt Canterbury on Wednesday:—Fullback. Sinclair; thr&equartera, Stewart, Murray, Mackereth; five-eighths, Fea. Perry; halfback, MoNaughton; forwards, Duncan, Munro. Milne, 3ontag, McMeeking, Harty. Dickaon, W. Knox. MOASCAR CUP MATCH. WIN FOR TE AUTE COLLEGE. [Bir TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] NAPIER. Saturday. The Moascar Cup match between Te Ante and the Maori Agricultural College was rolayed to-day in brilliant weather. It was a very keen, open, even gam©. resulting in a win for Te Aute by 6 points (two tries) to !5 (penalty goal). ___ KUSABS CUP SEMI-FINAL. WIN FOR OPOTIKI. I.BY TELEGBAPH. —OWN COBBESPONDENT.] ** TAURANGA. Saturday. The semi-final of the. Kusabo Cup oompetition was played to-day between the.representatives of the Tauranga and Opotiki Rugby Unions, Opotiki winning by 9 to 3. The game wae mainly confined to the forwards, the Opotiki vanguard having advantage m weight. Toward the end of the first quarter the Opotiki forwards delivered a shattering attack which culminated, in Jones scoring in a good position. Pampera tailed to convert. No score was registered in the second quarter. Half-way through the third, Opotiki swept down on . Tauranga's line and Tauranga was penalised in front Of the poets, Panipera kicking a goal. Just before the third auarter ended, Mihaere (Opotiki) intercepted a. pass and dpdged several opponon's and scored. T. Black failed to convert. In the final quarter Borell intercepted cleverly clceo to his own line and outpaced the whole of the opposition, scoring after a run of 100 yds. He failed to convert the try. Opotiki now plays Rotorua for the final of the Kusabs Cup. _ _ ' A match between the Rotorua. and Tauranga schoolboy* ended m Tauranga's favour by 3 points to nil. MORRINSVILLE JUNIORS' WIN. [BY TELBaBAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT. ] MORRINSVILLE. Saturday. An interesting junior Rugby match was played between Morrinsville and Cambridge representatives at Morrinsville to-day, and resulted in. a win for Morrinsville. by 22 points to 11. For Morrinsville Richards. Reid, and Johnson scored, Keid converted a ttr, and Warner ecored, oonyartod his try, and kicked two penalty coals. For Cambridge Hicks. Hagan and Marahaii •coxed. i iivacjMajtch. converted a irj.

GRAMMAR 0.8. V. HAMILTON. The acsual vc&Uh between Grammar Old Boja »nd Harafltoo representatives was played at. Hamilton on Saturday, and resulted in a win for Hamilton 25 points to 5, Hamilton kicktiS off, and from a ocium the ball came out to Peach, vho cut through ancl passed to C?»?kin, to Bowman who scored near the corner. Peach converted. From a scramble at hajf-way Buckingham cut through, and passed to Gibson, to Peach, to Bayly, who ran stroncly to «core in the corner. Peach failed with the kick. From play at ihe centre K, Ifwensen found touch at ihe Hamiltor corner, but the forwards took play to h*?. : way. Wright opened up from the scni but N. Ifwsrsen's pasn went astray, t-U'* Clarkin broke a-vay to score between Ikm posts. Gibson converted, and e.t hati-time the scores were: Hajniltou, 13; Grammar, 0. Grammar started off the second half with a good passiniz rush, but the Hamilton forwards took pliy bsxk, where Peach cat through and p3.«aed to Bayly, who scored in tb<> corner. Pss.ch failed with the kicir. From a line-out T&raiar passed to N. If worsen, who cut in and passed to K. IfVerto Peebles, who ucored a try for K. Ifwersen to convert. Hamilton attacksd from the kick off,, and from a scru:n Peach secured and potted a fine goal. Front a scrum near Grammar's line Wright received, but Hooper took the ball Irons him and Mored outside the post. Gibson converted, and the game ended: Hamilton," 25: Grammar, 5. Mr. T. French, wao referee.

UNDER LEAGUE RULES.

MARIST DEFEAT CITY.

ATHLETICS 11, DEVONPORT 9. The second round of the senior grade competitions nnder League rules was continued on Saturday. Chief interest centred in the contest between City and Marist Old Roys on No. 1 ground at Carlaw Park, and a large crowd assembled to witness the gam??. Tho $ate receipts totalled £185 sa. City vras the leading team in the competition, and a win against Marist Old Boys would have placed them in an impregnable position and terminated the contest for championship honours for the season. The Marist Old Boys, showing much improved form compared with previous displays, scored a decisive victory, winning by 21 points to 12. Athletic defeated Devonport by 11 points to 9 after a fast and exciting game. Ponsonby had a comparatively easy win against. Fire Brigade by 23 points to 6. Richmond prevailed against Newton by 13 points to 5.

CITY. V. MABIST OLD BOYS. A rush by the Marist forwards started the fame between City and Marist Old Boys, and ■within a few minutes Slormont had a shot at the City goal from a penalty that went juvH outside , the> posts. Another forward rush by Marist shortly afterwards invaded City territory. and the ball being sent to Duane, the latter dashed over near the corner. Stormont failed . with the hick. Marist continued to play with fine dash and kept City busy defending for a time. Then a good passing bout by the City bacKs changed the scene, and play settled near the Marist twenty-five. The defenders were penalised and. W. Davidson kicked a fine goal. The Marist fomardo, playing a vigorous parae, kept up a series of rushes, but }he City backs proved equal to the occasion, Harley, in particular, putting in good, clean work. Then from near the half-way, Mitchell set tho City backs going, i»nd B. Davidson, attended bv hia brother George, raced for the Mariist line. The defending' backs were looking for the final pass <»nu & Davidson, cutting inside the fullback, ran round and scored behind the posts. W. Davidson converted.

City ~-* .„ «« i, g. 7 Muift .. a,. -. v . ~ 3 Fast play follorred the kick-out. The Marist forwards were getting tho ball from the scrums and Ghent ret the backs going time anfl again. Eventually. Gallagher, following- up a kick, which Harley «s\jied to field, dashed over and acored near il: s cornerj Stormon'u failed with the shot at goal- Keeping up the pressure from the kick-out, ManKt. !«jain i&ttac&afl. The backs comin a ps.s;ing movement, and McNamara. taking the final transfer, raced for the City line. . He gra-ssed near the corner by G. Davidson. A penalty gave relief io City, and good following-up by the forwards transferred play to the Marist twenty-five. From clcsa play Hawkes secn-ed the ball and forced his wn,y <ver the lit-,-: W. Davidtion failed with th* Hck at goal, and the spell ended with the scores:

City. .„ ..10 Marist ... .. <■. . „ .. 6 A forward rush by Marist opened the second spell, but a counter rush by the Citv forwards swept the ball down-field to the Marist twenty-five, Minogue saving welL A penalty kick, well followed up by the Marist forwards, removed play to the centre, but City came back with a, rush. Mitchell, getting the ball from a scrum, made a dash for tne line but. clipped and fell short. Good kickingby Manst Brained ground, and Bass tSt sho } at goal from » Penalty. I he Marist f6rwards continued to honk the ball m the> scrums and :Bass and Gallagher made successive dashes for the line, but ttf£ tackling held them up. The City backs then got a chance. Wileon picked up in the loose and sent the ball to B. Davidson. %& iSJ throUg i 1 ,»?* transferred to 7 IhSri The latter vras tackled near the line. Dashio g fb^o^r the arist t<T"*** took "m mishandling by the Uty backs sav<» Marist an opening ft(,.„i Stormont and Duane headed for S theC?4 lino, the last-mentioned taking the fin*! pass U cUTTo Stormont converted: uS, defence m to °atS •W£ri^fc£™ , ?J. field a long kick sent the Ball over the fens Me-& e-& ♦ P-A.^-aSd-tike"laV enfold 'J ? «*E £ avelll ?F B , p aml d » wn the ♦'"Id at a great rate. Good work by Gh"nt Tate and McNainara took play to the City twenty-five, but a pass was dropped and a good Chance of scoring went astray. "The City, forwards cleared to midfield, then a Passing run started by Bass Bet tie Marist players in motion. An exchange of passes between Bass and Stevens looked dangerous when B. Davidson dashed, across and sent Stevens into touch. A penalty gave relief to City, and a forward rush gained further ground for the side. Prom a penaltv W. Davidson ehot- fruitlessly at goal, Marist forcinig. Immediately after the kick-ont from a scrum m midSeld, Ghent sent the ball out to the packs and after a brisk passing boul; McNamara got the bal] and raced over the City line. Stormont converted: Marist. 21: City. 12. The remainder of the game was strenuously contested. City making, desperate efforts to reduce thoir opponents' lead. It, was all to no effect, however, as the Marist barks proved very sound in defence, and the forwards olayed! with undiminished vigour till the bell rang, with the scores: M arist .. .i . » . ..21 City > ...12

ATHLEITCS V. DEVONPORT. The eamu between Devonport and Athletics, played on Carlaw Park No. 2 ground, was, aa expected, a keen encounter. The teajns were evenly matched, and the issue was in doubt until the fln&l whistle sounded. Devonport kicked off, .and a spell of midfield play, ensued. Godick enattped up the ball in the loose and sent Price away, the latter being tackled near the Athletics lirio. Athletics then took up the attack, Lonergan being well stopped by Taylor when looking all over a scorer. A minute later Yardley kicked a goal for Athletics from a penalty. Hard give-and-take pby ensued, each side attacking in turn- From a long kick by Dufty, Avery followed up fast and collared Taylor in possession near i;he Devonport line, and from the ensuing scrum Yardley was. stopped just on the line. A break away by. Price relieved the pressure, but Athletics were sooni back again, and from a free kick for offside against Devonport, Yardley kicked a good, goal for Athletics. A good passing rush by the Devonport backs was stopped by a fine interception by Nicholson, A forward rush, headed by Ballantyne, carried play to the Devonport line. From the ensuing sorum the baJJ was kicked over the line, Douglas forcing;. From the kick-out Lonergan snapped up the ball and sprinted along the touch line, but Harrison pushed him into touch near th* corner. Shortly afterwards, from a Bcrurn at half-way, Nicholson broke away brilliantly, supported by Lonergan. the former being just tackled on) the. Devonport line.The ball went over the line, and, Godick just managed to force. Athletics kepi up the attack, their backs throwing the ball about in fine style, until a break away by Godick gave Devonport relief. Devonport now took up the attack, and a fine passing bout by alf the backs saw S. Webb held up over the line. From, the sorum. T».ylor senti the ball out to Lame, who forced his way over for » try. Taylor. converted Athletics attacked from tte kick-out. but Scott transferred play to the centre. A DeVonport forward rush earned play to the Athletes'line, Sutton stopping tie invasion. A minute >t« Price marked• » *ggs <> a f the Athletics' goal, and Laing .ucKecf a ne&i coal, the whist'**, immediately sounding for half-time, with the scores:

Devonport '. Athletic* •• « * On resumins: Harrison stopped a by the Athletics' forwards, and, . following, up his own kick, tackled Dufty in possession. McGregor relieved with a good line-kick to half-way. A passing rush between Yardley and Lonergan carried play to the Devonport line. From * scrum. Avery forced his way over and scored a try. which Yardky ooawerted. Davenport attacked from the

kick-out. a timely m*ik fay Y**&i? i&A «top;)in<!: them. A forward iw&- hr /i<; <•.<:» took pJiy to the other end. Ebrr> .<• i .v*. tuning. . Beronport set tip a stiroc.; »t----iack, Price being tiidfeled on tbo i*j.-s by McGn.gor. From a itecualty fun tgainst Athletics Hand fescked n. rc >* goaL A spell of hard midhehj play .allowed, until Br'en started a passing' rtij:;, v.,jr th«; Athletv.;,, backs, Louergan missing the fli»« trans'*;.: when looking dangerous. Acother AthJ-'.ics' rush was well stoi.jjed by price near »;ie Devonport Hint. Hainiaijing the tttfc&sj Athletics kept Devonport jwnaed in taeir isvm twenty-five, and frcm * penalty e ar pfcide against Bt. George, Dufty kicked *• fin» goal. .FVoru the kick-out Athletics again otWfo*» J ; Harrison having to force to «y«. A. rash headed by Douslas. can;«-il ls»y. to the Athletics' hue, McGregor '<* iievitig. Another attack by Devon pert bzt Webb" knock-on, spoiling a good chance. ■>ffr,ido against Wheeler wm Dufty miss with a good attempt at goal. Devonport attacked, but Dufty relieved with a fine kick, finding touch in the Devonport twentyfive, Hard ©lay followed, until the final whistle sounded with the scores: Athletics .. .. .« .. 11 Devonport 9 PONSONBY V. FIRE BRIGADE. The meeting between the abce teams on th» Domain resulted in a cormortablo win fcr Ponsonby. Ponsonhy attacked from the start. Wareing sending them back, hire Brigade then took up the attack, Wareing having an unsuccessful shot at goal, from a penalty. From a scrum in midfield the ball was sent out to Wareing. who raced for the Ponsonby line. Ho was tackled by Delgrosso and lost the ball, but Henderson, who was handy, snapped it up and scored. Wareing failed to convert. Prom the kickout the Ponsonby forwards rushed the ball over the Fire Brigade lice, Kile? scoring a tiry, which was not eonvertei. After a spell of midfield p\Bj Ponsonby again took up the attack, Hing iwing almost over. McClymont missed an e»*jr shot at goal from a penalty. Woollfcgr and W-iwing transferred play to the centre, but £ - or." sonby were soon back agi .KX and TO J n Jl" other penalty against Fiw 'ViJiade A. McGregor kicked a p;oal. Wcol v broke t -ay from the centre, and after 't go>d tun passed to Clarke, who waa tackled uear the Ponsonby line. Fire Brigade c.p tne attack, until a fine line-kick by »J» ,'«-• lieved the pressure, transferrin- phj to ■')» centre. Dalgrosso snapped np tho balJ .n the loose, but was brought dowr. |w» ntime bs Wareing. the whistlm sounding for half-time a few minutes later, with the scores: Ponsonby .. .. »• •«§ Fire Brigade ~ & On resuming, Wareing Hid *a unsuccessful shot at goal from a penalty against Ponsonby. A epell of hard give-and-take play followed, both sides attacking in turn. From a scrum near the centre Black broke away and passed to Hing, who scored for Ponsonby. Delgrosso missed the kick at goal. A few minutes later Delgrosso waa almost over, being downed by Care'tll on the Fire Brigade line. Fire Brig*'*.! then took up the attack and Wooley broke through the Pous;>r>.by defease and sent Herring over for a, 4cjr. Weeing failed to convert. _ ' ~ , , From the kick-cat, Ponsonb? immediately took up the attack and Hing, snapping up the ball near the line, scored under the posts. A. McGregor converted. A few minutes later Mason got over again for Ponsonby. A. McGregor added the goal points, the final whistle sounding shortly after with the ecores: Ponsonby • . • • e « •.• 23 Fiie Brigade .. ** »* »• 6 RICHMOND V. NEWTON. In the game between Richmond and Newton, the latter were without the eervicea of several*of their prominent players and took the field with only twelve men. Richmond were soon attacking, and Newton being penalised, Butler placed a nice goal for Richmond. Give-and-take play followed, punctuated by a fruitless shot at' goal by Clarke for Newton. Shortly afterwards from a good forward rush, A. James, following np fast, scored a try, placing Newton one point in the lead. The kick at goal failed. Good work by. the Richmond forwards was nullified by fine defensive i>lay by Gregory, the Newton fullback, till McKenzie, following up a long kick, outnaced the opposition and scored. Butler added the goal points and the scores at half-time 3tood: Richmond .. ». ■. .. 't Kewton >i Richmond started the second spell aggressively, the forwards breaking away with a rush. Gregory saved woll and drove the invaders back with a fine kick. A aharp attack by Newton was repulsed and play settled, in midfield for a term. Newton gained an advantage and Richmond being penalised. Brown kicked a good goal. Following the kick-out an exrhaxjne est kkks endsd in Richmond's favour, and Puha, taking the ball en the full, dashed over the Newton line. Butler failed with the kick. H°rd. gite-and-take play followed till Carroll, obtaining possession in the loos©, ran straight and ecored again for Richmond. Redwood failed with the kick, and the game ended with the ecoreo: Richmond •« •• •» • • 13 Newton. .. ..- • * »« »• 5 JUNIOR GAMES. Second Grade.—Hiumata, 18 pointe, de- . feated Mangere, 3. Third Grade—Ponsonby. 8 points, defeated Newton, 7; Point Chevalier, 37, defeated Coromandel Old Boys, 0; Ellerslie, 12. defeated ParnelL 2. Fourth Grade—Parnell, 15 points, defeated Newton, 0. , Fi f th Grade.-—Newton, 27 points, defeated North cote, 0; Takapuna, 16, defeated ManuSixth Grade.—City, 46 points, defeated El'erslie, 0: Manukau. 8. defeated Richmond, 6: Parnell. 11, defeated City, 0. House Match.—Eempthorne, Prossev and Co., 18 points, defeated Sharland ard Co., 3. REPRESENTATIVE FIXTURES. The following have been chosen by the League selectors to go into training for forthcoming representative games, and must attend at the League rooms on Tuesday evening to m«et their coach, Mr. A. France : _G. Davidson, W. "Davidson, B. Davidson, Wethera'i, Wilson. Hawkes, Reid. Mackie (City),' Stormont. Singe, Bass. Turner,, Long (Marists). Ihifty, Avery, Grey, Yardley (Athletira), Delgrc*Bo. McClymont. Lowry, (Pnnsonbv), Herrin?, Cargill (Fir© Brierade), Poison, Somera (Newton), S. Webb, Laing (North Shore). WIN FOR WEIJJNOTON. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS A3SOCIATIOK.] WELLINGTON. Saturday. The Wellington Rugby League representative team b<:at Hawke'e Bay to-aay by 18 pointß to 12. The game waa fast and interesting. Both teams were in unsatisfactory condition, and there was * poor attendance. THE ASSOCIATION GAME. SENIOR SEMI-FINAL. NORTHCOTE DEFEATS NORTH SHORE. The semi-final in the Auc!klanc! ; Football Association's senior competition waa played on Saturday afternoon, when Northcote secured a well-earned victory over the leading team, North Shore, by 3 goals to 1. Weather conditions were good, and the large crowd which assembled at Victoria, Park were treated to a. clever and strenuously contested exposition of the code. In the other senior games Y.M.O.A. defeated Devonport Presbyterians by 2 goals to 1, and Corinthians had a similar win over H.M.S. Chatham. The other game at Victoria Park, between Ponsonby and Brotherhood, resulted in a one-goal draw. NORTHCOTE V. NORTH SHORE. North Shore woi» the toss and defended the city , end, with a strong cross wind slightly in their favour. From the kick off the ball went out to Burford. on Northcote's left. He made a smart run down the wing, where L. Dacre tackled surely and Kicked into touch. Knott secured from the throw in, and tried a long shot, which Miller cleared. A nice run for North Shore by C. Dacre reached his opponents' back line, to be held up by Colvin, and a series of even exchanges followed, with both aides playing cautiously. Clever play by Baker, of Northcote, sent Harkins away on the right, but L. Dacre again proved the stumbling ' block, and Simpson sent on to his own forwards, with a well-placed pass to C. Dacre. The inside right beat several men before passing out on the wing to Alison, who took on for some distance and headed nicely to; centre. Perrett spoiled an excellent opening by fouling O'Dell. The Northcote forwards retaliated with several spirited attacks, .but Tremain was kicking too hard when near North Shore's goal, enabling the defending backs to clear easily. After a resultless corner to North Shore, Northcote again began to press, and a fine header by Tremain hi', the crossbar and rebounded. In the noxt few minutes their forwards had a number of chances to score, but over-eager-ness and crowding on the ball lost the advantage, and Buchanan eventually cleared to Aliecn on North Shore's right. Close play round Northcote> goal followed, and a score looked certain, when a free kick was awarded against the defenders about two yards out from the goal., C. Dacre placed the ball well, but O'Dell punched dear. Effective placing by North Shore's, halfbacks, with Simpson especially prominent, enabled them to keep on the attack, and after Perrett had missed badly from a perfect centre by Woolley, C. Dacre sent in one of his long dropping shots. Defective clearing -by was _auickSy chaiKed down by Woolley and ; Perrett. and the latter scored an easy goal from dose r&ntfa, putting North Shore one up.

On twixfliag, p!a;r livea*?d «P considerably, vz£ 14 tuft forw.d rushes, the ball travelled quickly f«om etd to end. With y , s ay in North Shore'* ares, Tremain sent a _;v>c*d pass to Barter in a handy position. Controlling the bsil admirably, the inside iight b",h the fallbacks, and drawing Muier to i£* cf hia goal, shot successfully, to *.r»'r*f.M» the scores. In the closing sUges of '<: apell. Narth Shore made summons >? : -;r f : 1-> as;ain V*kfl the lead. end onK" «■•'MP&ewA efrcce by » a.nvork and ' O'Dell kepi ihen.; *.ut. Half-tune arrived wiih th* scores 1 «i. , I'l th<& second btod : Kith Shore attacked <«mar'ly from the ki** ■€, and ■cara« even fsjter- r a -.vork. at r.sht f'.i'.lt.Mk for .N.jrthcoti- sr ~ defending very • ssa.'.cCl7, and rv en I'M.'-..' Sate; \--* th e ball j f;i, fo Biiri'.trrt on Kcihjote'a i-,'\. A sood ! wit; end.d with . spien«?.»d ;-*f R to ceatre, bsi the teida nsrr v*erv. "o u fhancc' wen'-, beysrin*'. Se-'ivnis ' r ' ,,r - ■ Ahemsthey. Baksr «u *-wa in iNa--1 ' Shore's aiea. wit;, z. 'ncky i-ua dowr . he ■ ririiit. H* seni acrota v.. Harkins, -who aau j iasido him. and after hsu'rim?: _Wu.i!anvs ; the outside ris'iit, centred. Ti-euJaw, w«ut U. t losition. to score with 3 wsU-dirftJftid &<~?x, . vrhicia gave Northcote ft" lead. b'treiiurus play followtvl. ai.d exciixafs.ii «as at times hig>... NortV Shore's forn-.v."iA 1 wer«i playi.ig up but xheir cor<,hi»iart j work was net nearly so good as th»v 3' Northcote, who were sradualir assuming-/.he j upper hand. After several abosit Mi?p<?n«iion9 ' of ptlay, on account nt iainsr;*-. to players of loth sides. Earkic. of Nort.'.cot?. received fvom Baker, to go right in and beat the two fullbacks, before tapping across to Tremain. The centre forward made no tinstake, with a fast shot at close range, which increased the lead. P3ayirjtr wifth utmoot coafidenca. Northoot* dominated play iift the closing stamps, and j a good game ended, with tho scores: Northcote •"•( North Shore 1 Mv. J. Bowie was referee. . flecoaa Division (Dacr? Memorial Cup Knock-out Compeliiion).—Y.M.C ,i„ 2 goals, defeated North Shore, 1, ai'te-. 20 minutes' «sx*ra had boon played Ponsonby. 1, bawi Metropolitan. 0: Cha'ham, 2, beat Dovonport Presbyterians, 1. Third Division.—Y.M.CV , S goals, beat, C ll"gi United. North 'cX-oxe and Metro-i 7-riitaa drew, 1 t','. V »urth Piv'sion.—North Bfc."e, ' goals. | -•.-•' Corinthians, I: Y.M.C..A. ivm brother- i ;.-('. draw, 'l all; Devonport PrMtyterians j tir« ri,lv Belmont, no score. • ifc'ifth Division.—Bel;.nont, 3 goals, beat i North Shore, Is St. Heliers and Brotherhcod drew. 1 all Sixth Division.—Nort,i Shore. 2 goals, beat Devomcrt Presbyterians. 0; Brotherhood and St Hel ; *rs drew. 1 all. Division.—Belmont, 2 beat No<-th Shore. 0; W.Y.M.1.. 3. best Devonport Presbyterians, 0. PRIMARY SCHOOLS COMPETITION. St. •Heliers, 2 goals, beat Napinr Street, 0; Belmont, fi, beat Point Chevalier, 0; Parnell and Beresiford Street drew. 1 all. | OUTSIDE MATCH. Chelsea Sugar Works. 7 ssoals, beat Devonport Presbyterians B, o. HOGKEV. SELECTOR'S CUP MATCH. WIN FOR REPRESENTATIVES. FIVE GOALS TO NIL. The annual hockey match for the Selector's Cup was played at Kemuera on Saturday between the Auckland representative team and a team representing tho i rest of Auckland. Tho weather was fins, and the paying area was in good condition. The representatives secured a rather easy win by 5 goals to 0, but there was not, perhaps, quite so much difference between the teams as the score would indicate. The game itself was not as spectacular as had been expected, although a fairly good standard of play was maintained. There was n lack of team work on both sides, and hesitation and uncertainty were brought, about by the absence of an understanding between the halves and the forwards. Nevertheless, there were some pretty combined rusnes by boch forward lines. Several players seemed to have a "day off," and did not play even to ©hib form. ; Description o! tta Gam. Scrambling play followed the bully, and the Representatives worked tho ball to the circle. 4l free hit relieved, and undecided side-lino play followed. Each forward line advanced, but the rearguards were eafe. A nice run and centre by Harm at forced play, but the opposing forwards were Boon back, and England cleared on three occasions. Balltmtyne made an opening for Ca-rr, and i a little later Torrena missed a possible chance. The Rest continued to hr,ve the better of the game, and a fine centre by Torrens waf> not improved on. Shots by Watson and Hookham were blocked. At last the opposing, forwards got away through Roberts missing a speculator, Simpson clearing nicely. The Representatives maintained the pressure, and two shots narrowly missed. Play quickly to the other end of the field, till the Watte brother* got away m a pretty rush. McLeod sent to Grice, who centred, and a bad breach by Sloman gave the attackers the benefit of a penalty corner. Menzies blocked a bard shot by Harman, and a quick run by Carter took the ball to the Representative circle, where Speight intercepted. Grice next showed up with a good run; the ball going over the back line. The Rest started a forward movement, the ball going from Carr to Watson, to Torrens, and a penalty corner resulted, from which- the play went to the other twenty-five through. !' rood combination between Alexander and Grice. From a twenty-five bn'ly, play went to the favour of the Rest, till the Representatives broke away on the right. Good work by Baildqn gave his forwards a chance, b"t the opposing forwards kept busy, and after a good scoop by Steele, E. Watts netted. From the bully, attacks by the Representative forwards developed, and the Rest vere kept on the defensive. .The ball came across from ths left in the circle, and E. Watte scored, with a auick shot at short ran?e a .few minutes after the first poal. With two goals against the Rest livened xu> their attack. The backs were safe, however, and a fine run by Harman tf-ok play to the other circle, where C. Watts scored with a splendid shot. Undecided play followed the bully, and half-time sounded without further scoreFrom the bully each side attacked in turn, tilh Harman rushed the ball along the left wing. His cent re w&s too hard, and the lba 1 ! went over tne side-line. Johns gave an openin? to It's forwards, and E. Watts too* the ball to the circle, where he netted" with a beautiful shot. The pressure was not relaxed until Simpecn cleared, but good work by Carr carried Play to neutral territory. The backs returned the ball, and a hot attack was maintained. Simpson gave his fcrwards a chtnee, the opportunity being lost through safe hitting on the part of the opposing backs. The Rest conceded, a penalty corner, and Mensies saved a quick shot by Grice. After Sneight had cleared a dangerous rush, the Rest returned to the onslaught and forced several corners, from the last of which Alexander broke away. Anxious moments for the Rest followed, as E. Watts made a spectacular run. Menzies a-wln? in. the nick of time. Play went to tho opposing circle, where Hookham missed a good scoring opportunity. Cooper saved I from a rush by Carr, and a penalty corner resulted. Ballantyne cleared to his forwards, and another onslaught failed through Cooper blocking. Good stick work followed, the Representatives g» ; ning relief in a free I hit. Speight sent to. Grice. and Alexander, following on very fast, netted with a shot which Menzies had no hope of stopping. Play now went to the other circle, but soon the Rest were again hard pressed. A centre by Torrens came to grief, at the twenty-five, and resulting nlay was in favour of the Representatives, until Baildon and Sloman cleared. McLeod blocked an effort bv Torrens on the wing, and midfield play followed. The Representative vanguard advanced, and Simpson mads amends for a previous blunder by a fine clearance. The Rest then took a turn in th»» attack, and a twenty-five bully resulted. The Rest kept up the pressure, though they failed to pierce the defence. Alexander came away wi*h a run, but his finish was weak and only a corner was gained. Time was called shortly after, the scores being:— Repnesentatives ~ . . . . 5 Rest of Auckland 0 Messrs. T. E\ Skinner and F. Nicholson were referees. THE JUNIOR MATCHES. Second Grade.—Gordon, 4 goals (Burton 2. Tiaard. Newcombe), beat Training College. 3 (Burns '2. Hamilton): Mount Eden. 5 (Hunt 2, Ash. Mann. Fletcher), beat Grammar, I (Wiseman); Somervell, 3 (Carter 2, L>we), beat St. Luke's. 0: St. Alban's, 6 (Coupland 3, Ormsby 2, Hill), beat TJnivwsity, 0. Third Grade.—Otahuhu, 4 (McKensie), beat. Mount Eden, 2 (Giles. Waugh): Dsvonnort Conirregational beat University. Fourth Grade.—Epiphany, 2 (Flygcr), drew with Somervell. 2 (Rogers). Fifth Grade.—-Somervell. 4 (McPherson 2, Hales 2), beat Stanley Bay, 1 (deal); Mount Eden. 2 (Hurst. Mrikle). beat Grammar. 0; Epiphanv. 13 (White fi, Allan 5, Davern 2). beat St. Luke's. 1 (Wattam). I PRIMARY SCHOOL MATCHES. A Grade.—Stanley Bay, 10. beat Remuera, 1; Grafton. 4, beat Devonport, 2. B Grade.—Stanley Bay. 18. beat Remuera B. 0; Grafton B beat Devonport by default; Grafton A, 8, drew with Remuera A, 3. LADIES' MATCHES. Seniors.—Arawa. 12 (Mise I'. Thomas i. Miss Burton 4, Miss Campbell 3, Miss I. Thomas), beat Training College B, 0; Training College A, 5 (Miss Bestic 2, Miss Fauthello 2, Miss Corlett). beat Rewa, J. (Miss Greenside). „ , Juniors.—Training College, 6, beat Mount, | Eden. 0.