SPORTS & PASTIES.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 7200, 8 August 1910, Page 8

SPORTS & PASTIES.

BRILLIANT FOOTBALL

SATURDAY'S RUGBY MATCHES iMCTOELES FOE ORIENTAL AND ATHLETIC. RESULTS AT A GLANCE. Oriental 10 St. James » Athletic 11 loneko ™ Petouo U Hutt _ •—%VT>*‘ 'i Old Boys :• CoU - o %VeliUigtoa ••• J Melrobo Brilliant football-the two best played on Dark for years past "as it - again going to rain , longTougEto allow about, four thousand persons to assemble at ho around. Though anklo deep m mud, players made both contests Miniating from the commencement, they* 11 maintained a tremendous P-o throughout, though a few blow signals of distress near tho finish. Orientals’ performance m the' spoil against St. James was characteristic of tho black and whites. Ihey ran over their opponents time alter time mainly through briUiant passing until onlookers bepn to wonder what 'thoir score would be at tho finish. fTin of the first spell it was 10, tho second half did not see it This spell was as much o«onta as tho first had been m their farour. St James, mainly by magnificent play by their forwards, rang on nine poajAsand seemed likely to make They ruthlessly charged the Oriental thm time after time, and though the black and whites were practically hemmed down in their twenty-five tor tho last twenty minutes, they _ succeeded in stalling off tho stubborn invaders. The game was well worth seeing. t On tho adjoining ground a game jus* as interesting, with more of the huiiibarly nature about it—hard, last and at times very “willing’—was fought between Athletic and Poneke. there "as never much difference between them in the matter of points, the score standing at sis each for a long time iUieu Walsh potted a splendid left loot goal everyone considered that the _ argument was concluded in Foueke’s favour, -put this was ouly the start of the tun. Athletic “hoed in’’ with great ueter mination and scored a try. Sim jtfilsou converted amidst frantic applause, the kick giving Athletic a lead of one point. This they maintained to tho finish, in the second spell tlfe crowd frequently yelled to tho referee to put some nidi vidua 1 off. Tho request was not com plied with, but Caleinai left the heed shortly after with blood flowing Uom his mouth through contact with nix apponeut’s fist. Tho blow was intentional—there is considerable clilicrence of opinion who struck it—but as ?t was not seen by the referee no action could be taken by him. Oriental are now leading for the championship, and undoubtedly merit the position* roueke being lies!, one point behind (with ono match more than Oriental). Next Saturday Poneko and Oriental will meet. If the latter win Uity will have won the championship oumght. If not. Oriental will have to piny "thoir first round match against liutt. Whatever tho result of next Saturday's contest Oriental, if they have to meet Kutt, should bo returned this mason's champions. ORIENTAL v. ST. JAMES. St. James kicked off on a slippery ground. A kick across field to Bruce saw, him punt the ball over tho line, a force resulting. When the leather was again set in motion Oriental worked down the field, but several attacks failed. A passing rush saw Matheson get the ball only to drop it, McLeod snapping It up and nlaking a good dash until he was collared from behind. Oriental maintained their attack, F. Crewes, Thomas and. McGrath on one occasion missing the ball on the line. Fortunately it went out. A, free kick gave Kiuvig a shot, but tho ball fell short As it turned out it gave Oriental another chance, Sturrock sending the return kick' across to Roberts, who was ■thrown out. Some very exciting playfollowed. First Oriental got on a passing attack, which was spoiled by Sturvook missing. Then McLeod kicked out near St. James’ corner flag, only to see Oriental sent back to midfield. Chant's kick being smothered by Bruce. Mathe son, however, came to tho rescue, made a good opening, and then the Oriental forwards swarmed down to the line, passing like backs. Within a yard of the line the ball fell to tho ground, and just as several Orientals dived for it a St James man kicked it behind. The crowd applauded the splendid work of both sides. Shortly after resuming P. Roberts stopped a St. James rush in his best style, but tho check was ouly momentary, St James working slowly down field. In Orientals' twenty-fivo E. Roberts obtained possession, beat a couple of men and then transferred to McGrath, who also eluded a couple of bpponents and scored. W. Crewes failed with the kick. After a short spell Kinvig made a good opening in St. James' territory, giving the ball to Sturrock, who was splendidly tackled Jyy Bruce when in tho act of passing. Oriental equalised the score with a fine piece of work. Roberta got the ball in St. James’ twenty-five, sent it on to Kinvig, who in turn transferred to Etuxrock. The last named ran to the line supported by Matheson. . Instead of passing he feinted, fooled his opponents and notched a meritorious try. Which Kinvig failed to convert. They toon established a lead. Matheson started the onslaught, passed infield to Roberts, the ball going to Sturrock. Tho last named passed slightly fortvard to McLeod, who gathered in the ball and llashed over. Roberts failed to enhance. Oriental electrified tho onlookers with another passing onslaught, started by Roberts. Sturrock sending tho ball to Matheson. The latter fell when attempting: to cut in, but Kinvig appeared on tho scene, grabbed up the ball and was behind the posts before his opponents realised what had happened. He 'enhanced the try, making Oriental 11 — eight points ahead. Quiet play followed and then Sturrock, intercepting a pass at half way, dashed down the field unopposed, allowing Tyrell to notch the easiest of tries. Kinvig converted, making the result a foregone conclusion. There was no further score at half time. The commencement of the second half iaw Oriental penalised, Thomas failing with a shot at goal, from which Oriental worked down to tho other end of the field. Thomas then retired hurt, a substitute going on. St. James attacked, but Oriental soon repulsed them, starting an ominous looking passing rush, which was spoiled through fumbling by Sturrock. A long line kick bv F. Roberts took Oriental near the lino, but St. James foiled their passing attempt. Play was much slower than in tho first spell, and not nearly as interesting. St. James were disappointed on several occasions, the most bitter being when McGrath had h shot at goal in front of the posts, the ball just going outside. Rain commenced to fall at this stage. St. James then began, 110! play with improved vim, and

from tierht work on the line Moffatt scored, McGrath. again failing with the kick. Oriental wore being kept hard at it, Kinvig, through mulling, carrying the ball behind. From a scrum under the po.vts tho ball shot out to E. Roberts, who nonplussed his opponents and got ove? W. Crewes failed with an easy kick, to the disappointment of St. James supporters. Oriental 16, St. James 9. St. James, from this out. kept up an unceasing attack, but were met .by effective resistance, the score remaining uninltercd when the whistle blew. Mr J. Wejboiirno was referee. ATHLETIC v. PONEKE. There was little to choose between the respective merits of these teams. Athletic owe their victory to their forward© and tho Wilson family, the of Sian being very accurate. Scon after commencing Poneko worked down the field, enabling Elliot to score from some do'se work. Walsh failed with tho kick. Then. Athletic retaliated and hurled several desperate forward attacks at Poneke without any luck. .Eventually tho red and blacks wore penalised, and Sim Wilson equalised the score with a good kick. Athletic remained aggressive and had Poneke very agitated, the ball being twice sent to the dead line. Then Poneke lifted the siege and a passing rush carried them past half-way and down to striking distance. Tho effort failed, but was immediately followed by another by Tilyard, with, like results. Play fluctuated considerably lor a time, amL then Poneke wore unex pectedly presented with a try through Sim Wilson xnissihg the ball from a nigh kick. In a meleo Hunter scored. Walsh failed with the kick, half time sounding immediately. , , The second -spell was a very desperat*and exciting one. Athletic Marled veil, and soon had Poneke in difficulties, an infringement giving the blues a fieaIdck. Sim Wilson equalised tho scores with a place-kick. Tho equality did not last long, as from "The kick-off Poneke invaded Athletic territory. From a lino out Walsh got the sphere in the muddle of several opponents and potted a splendid goal, giving Poneko a lead of four points. Caleinai left the field at this stage both sides showing little quarter. Athletics were tho most aggressive, and after some strenuous play ‘ Eanji Wilson scored, Sim Wilson adding the extra points when they were much needed. Athletic supporters roared with delight, as it gave their team a lead of one point. The public began to forsake the other match, excitement growing intense. Poneke several times looked like assuming the load, but on each occasion their hopes were dashed to the ground. Once Prendoville made a great run from halfway without anybody in front of him. Sim Wilson was giving him several yards start. The crowd in the stand stood up to watch the duel. Each was doing his utmost, with Wilson slowly gaining. As the yards from the line decreased Wilson got nearer. Prendeville looked behind apnnvcnt.lv for assistance. This proved fatal. With one final effort Wilson threw himself forward and caught Prendeville by the legs, the latter falling a yard short of the, line. Both men were exhausted. From a throw-in on the line Athletic saved, and then Walsh had a shot at goal from a possible distance. Tho ball went wide and Poneke’s chance of success vanished. The game ended shortlv after, leaving Athletic with a popular and deserved victory. Mr R. Fordyct- was referee. ■WELLINGTON v. MELROSE. Tl'.e Wellington and Melrose teams met at Mir.-.mar No. 1, and a very spirited game ensued. Rain commenced to fall charily after the kick-off, and continued off mid on till the end of the game. No points wore registered in tlie first spell, though Melrose loot several chances of scoring through tho selfish play of Marshall, "who lopeatcrlly tried to' break through tho opposition instead of sending tne ball out to tho backs. Ouly once in the first half did Wellington invade tins Melrose territory, and then only for ,a. few minutes. The rest of the incol Mel rose had Wellington hard pushed, and half-time was_ called with Melrose scrumming on Wellington's line. Play lootouod up in tho second spell, and same good forward rushes resulted. . From a pass near midfield Lambert got the ball, and, dashing through the Melrose backs, scored. Tho same player took tho kick, but failed to add the other two points. Prom then on to- tho end of the game Melrose tried to balance matters and played most vigorously, but to no purpose. Just before the whistle was sounded Mclnnis got over the Wellington line, but the referee ruled “no score," and the game ended Wellington 3, 'Melrose nil. Mr Simpson controlled the game. OLE BOYS v. COLLEGE. The Victoria College fifteen, whose record for the season shows hut a small percentage of wins, but''whose powers have often, been, under-estimated, played a good game against Old Boys at Karori on Saturday. Although the softness of the ground was not the same -handicap to the Old Boys as to the less experienced College, tne latter team fought an uphill fight with some show of spirit, and. towards the close of the match had easily the better of things. Old Boys were completely exhausted before the second spell was far advanced, but they made the game warm in the opening stages. Playing downhill, College were pretty well confined round their own goal until after the first and only score had been registered against them. The try was scored by Grace, who received from his brother five-eighths Marchant. the latter. having taken the ball from Gilbert, behind the soiram. The three players named were among tho most valuable men in the side. Placing the ball directly under the poets Avery bad no difficulty .n converting the try. Onward from this stage it could not be said that Old Boy* ever had a very decided advantage, although thev were seen in attack several time! before the spell , e f ed t V livened up, and, headed by their contain, Onrtayne, galloped down tho field, bent on levelling the scores. The bah first travelled down the left wing, and when Duncan was stopped College transferred operations quickly to the other side of the field, with the result that Faire, on the wing, scored in the corner after a scramble with some surprised opponents. Ryan was unsuccessful with a long kicx. Strenuous tackling on the part °f Bovs carried operations upfield again, ■but tho enthusiastic College forwards vecovered promptly, and. finding an opening, hustled the bolt bock past half-way. From this part of tho field Curtayne had a lone shot at goal. but. considering xhat the ball was heavy, he would have been lucky to have added points. Sub sequent movements by College were led bv Faire and Phillips respectively, and the latter almost scored, the referee deolaring a force-down. When ends wort changed, the tiredness of Old Boys b* came very evident, and the whites wereonly kept nt it by the exhortations of their captain, Avery, who had also to remonstrate with one or two of his merj. for talking and for commenting on the referee T s decision?, Fairo onco made a bright, dodgy run. but was not supported, and later, when College were crowding up dangerously about th<=* Old eon-U. Howie, a full-back, declined an onnortunity for a not at **nnl. As the match drew to a close, College c-inckoped not the least, and. although the boH crossed th* white line two or three times the were not altered Wore the :flnM whittle sounded. Air J Francis was The referee. PETONE v. TTUTT. A good indication of the improved form of the. Kutt team is given by comnarfner thoir game against Petone Inst Saturday with the noor showing th*y made against the same fifteen the first round. Petonc's win on Saturday was duo entirely -.to -thedr superior com-

bination. On individual play the Hutt were quite the equals of their opponents. Cud by and Ilckita in the backs, and Turner, McGurk, and Tannahiil in tho forwards, played a better game than any of their opponents, with tho possible exception or Jim Ryan a?id Macfarlnne. Hutt took the field one man short. A good line-kick of Cudby's from a mark by Hekita brought play into Petone’s twenty-fivo. The latter, however, soon reversed the xjosition, and a combined rush took the ball right over Hutt’s line, a touch-in-goal resulting. The kickout was marked, and Macfarlnno had an unsuccessful place-kick. This was twice repeated. Too straight a .kickout by Longford enabled Nunn to pot. Then HutFs chance came, and they attacked in force. Judd very nearly placed a goal to their credit, the ball just missing the pest. Then Turner forced the ball right through«the Petone pack, nearly scoring. A minute later

saw Petone attacking, and Nunn, securing from a scrum, buret through and scored. Macfarlane's kick was sure. Play was Impartial for a while. Then McKenzie, receiving from Ryan, made a fast sprint and looked certain to score, but Cudby appeared and made no mistake with his tackle. Repeated off-side play bv Petone gave Hutt some ground. The blue’s full-back failed to take one of Oudby's kicks, and the yellow pack were all over him in a flash. Then, they raced one another for the honour of scoring, Tannahiil winning. Judd made the most of a difficult chance. The next minute a repetition of this performance was only averted by Petone's full-back recovering just in time to run out with the ball. Encouraged by these "all-buts Hutt started the second spell gamely, but Petone. put on thoir mettle, livened up and attacked formidably. Hekila. distinguished htmeelf by brilliantly marking—quite a habit he has got into. The relief thus afforded was short-lived.

for Hardbam and Ashton together took the ball back, and the latter scored under the posts. The kick failed. Petone kept attacking, but no further score resulted. POSITIONS OF THE TEAMS.

JUNIOE Petone and St. James drew—3 points each. t Victoria College won by default from Melrose. Selwyn (5 points) beat Old Boys (ml). THIRD CLASS Southern won from . Johnsonville by default. Petone (3) beat Oriental (ml). ,St. John (8) beat Athletic (3). St. Patrick's College (3) bvat Poneke? (nil). ■ FOURTH CLASS Oriental A won from Petone by default.

SoutKern (2G) beat St. John's (3). Johnsonvilie (G) beat Poneko (nil). Wellington won from Mfh'ose by do. fault. FIFTH CLASS Polono (53) beat Selwyn (nil). Hutt beat St. Patrick’s College bv 9 To ASCHOOLS MATCH Teams representing the Wellington and Hutt Valley public schools played a match on Sn'tuiday. tho Wellington loam winning by 22 points to 11. Forth, Jackson and Stott scored two tries each tor the winners, Currie converting two. Long, Wobley and Wright were the try-

getters for Hiuft Talley, Wright converting: one. IN OTHER PLACES PEOM onn OWN cobeespondents. AT MASTEBTON. MASTERTON, August 7. In the junior championship, Masterton beat Weraiti by 17 to 9; Liberal beat Greytown by IS to nil. The third class match Carterton versus Dalefidd resulted in favour of the former by 14 to nil. PALMERSTON.. August 6." The Hankins shield final Aas played to-

day in showground, Feilding required a straight-out win from Kia Toa in order to .retain tho trophy, which they have held for so long. They were only able to make a draw of it, and thus Ivia Toa become tho holders. For a shield final the game was a painfully slow one. It consisted mainly of unimtcrcsting line work, interspersed hy an occasional forward rush. Feilding had much tho better of the game, and should have won easily. Three of their men were laid out during the game. Pirani injured his shoulder, and Cant, \vho took his place, had to retire in the second spell. In tho first spell, Ward kicked a fine penalty goal for Kia Toa, This was the only score before half-time. In the second half Ongley scored a clever try for Feilding near the corner flag. It was unconverted, and was again the only score. Heavy-rain descended in the lastjten minutes of play.

PEESS ASSOCIATION. AUCKLAND, August 7. With the exception of a Eugby representative trial, match, -and the representative la cross© match between Auckland and Wellington, all outdoor sports wore postponed yesterday, owing to the exceptionally heavy downpour of Friday and yesterday. The Eugby trial match was played because of the presence in town of several country players, but, owing to the weather, a number of cityplayers failed to make an appearance. The B team won by 11 points to nil. ; WANGANUI, August 7; A football match between Wairarapa and Wanganui was played on the recreation ground yesterday,. in the presence of a fairly large number of spectators. It resulted in a win for the visitors by 12 points to 6, after a fairly even, though very uninteresting, game. Both teams played a forward game, the backs -on either side putting up a very

poor display. In the first spell, Wairarapa -were the more aggressive. Perry scored a trv, and Masson kicked a penalty goal. Jago, for Wanganui, kicked a penalty, the spell ending, Wairarapa 6 to 3. The second spell was more even, and at times became exciting. For Wairarapa tries were scored by Millar and Walsh, tbut neither was converted. Stratford scored for Wanganui, but the kick at goal was fruitless, the game ending in the visitors’ favo'ur by- 13 to 6. ■CHRISTCHURCH, August 6. Senior football results were: Albion defeated Mafist Bros, by 15 to nil; Merivale defeated Sydenham by 12 to 3; Old Boys defeated Christchurch by 11 to 3; Linwood defeated Canterbury College by 17 to 11. DUNEDIN, August 6. Splendid' weather prevailed for the football matches to-day. Results: Alhambra, 11 points, beat Dunedin, nil; Zingari-Richmond, "20, beat Southern, 3; University, 13, beat Port Chalmers, 6; Taieri Rovers, 11, beat Kaikorai, 3; Union, 13, beat Pirates, 9. Flag matches wall conclude next Saturday. Alhambra are assured of the premiership. NORTHERN UNION RULES ENGLAND BEAT NEW SOUTH WALES. By Telegraph-Press Association—Copyright SYDNEY, A-ugust 6. " In the match played at Sydney under Northern Union rules, between England •and New South Wales, tho former wou easily by 50 points to 12. REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS . LOCAL SELECTIONS. On' Saturday Messrs 11. D. Thomson and B. Gallagher, selectors for the Wellington Rugby Union, chose the ■ following A and B teams to represent Wellington : A Team—For Northern Tour. Full-back: J. E-yan (Petone). Three-quarters: Dawson (Old Boys), Mitchinson (Poneke), Evenson (Athletic). Five-eighths : Kinvig (Oriental), McLeod (Oriental). Half:,. • , F. Roberts (Oriental). . Forwards: Avery (wing. Old Boys). Elliot (Poneke), Dodd (Old Boys), Leahy (Poneke). Eapson (Athletic), Perry (Oriental), Wilson (Athletic), Sloffatt (St. James). Emergencies: Tilyard (Poneke), Bell (Athletic), Alexander (Old Boys). B Team for Marlborough. Full-back: Cunningham (Athletic). Three-quarters: Pyle (Oriental), Grace (Old Boys), Elliott (Poneke). Five-eighths: Walshe" (Poneke), Ryan. (Victoria College). Half: Roberts (St. James). ' Forwards: W. Hardham (wing, Petone), Irvine (Athletic), Murphy (Athletic), Bruce (St. James), Hunter (Poneke), Curtayae (Victoria College), Macfarlan-e (Petone), W. Wilson (Athletic). Little fault can be found with the A team. The hacks are undoubtedly a strong combination, with the exception of Dawson, who has possibilities, but is unreliable. He has, however, shown improved form this year, and may justify his position in good company. Evenson could not have been left out. The Oriental combination is maintained behind the sorum, and could not very well be improved upon. McLeod knows Roberts’s play thoroughly, as he showed on Saturday, and it w-as to tiie excellence of his exhibition then that he largely owes his place, although he has shown good form all through. The forwards are a stalwart lot, who should be ablo to cope with those they meet. If Auckland is to retain the Eanfurly shield it will have to put a strong team in the field.. The B team consists mostly of "probables” for the A fifteen, and includes several-ex-representatives. If these had been dropped and younger promising men given a chance there would have been more. encouragement given to the latter class of player. SCHOOL FOOTBALL. THE WELLINGTON TEAM. The following team was selected on Saturday to represent the Wellington public schools ’ against the Wairarapa schools at the Athletic Park next Saturday :—Full-back. Currie (Mount Cook Boys); three-quarters, Forth (Terrace), Anderson (Clvde quay) Lockett (Hutt); five-eighths. Hugh (Terrace). Scott (Newtown); half, Nicholls (Petone West); winger. Wright (Petone); forwards, Ridding (South Wellington), Walker (Thorndon). Rose (Terrace). Jackson (Terrace), Miller (Petone). Walker (Ma.ranui). Osborne (Hutt). Emergencies—Back, lleald (Kilbirnie), Webley (Hutt); forwards,

Symouds (Petone West), MoCarlie (T< Aro); • • ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS "Wager."—Bedoll-Srvright's team visited New Zealand in 1904 played .flva matches—one against Canterbury and South Canterbury, combined Otago and Southland, a combined West Coast team, and Auckland, The other match of tlra tpur was against New Zealand at Wellington on August 14th, New Zealand winning by 9 to 3. No other match was played against a Now Zealand representor team.

ASSOCIATION GAME

CHARITY CUP CONTEST. RESULTS AT A GLANCE. Swifts 5 Rovers i Y.M.O.A 1 Thistle 1 Tie first series of ’ matches in tie Charity Cup contest took place on Satrur-i day afternoon. ' The games were played in a downpour of rain, and the grounds were heavy and against good play. Two teams stood down on Saturday, in compliance with the rules governing the contest, and there will now be another two’ series of matches with'a final to follow. Details of Saturday’s games are appended : SWIFTS v. ROVERS. Swifts and Rovers fought out a ratlfer tome game on the Basin Reserve, Swifts emerging victorious fay five goals to two; After their showing against Ramblers on the Eelbuir.o Park the Saturday pre- 1 vious, Rovers were expected to give a good account of themselves against Swifts, but they failed to approach anything Jike their form on that occasion,' and for the greater part of tho game were at .the mercy of their opponents,; In tho early stages of the game Rovers played a hard and fairly fast game, but) their attacks lacked finish, • and theyi failed to turn their opportunities ; to good account. They were the first to score, Gibson sending in a' fast dhoß from an easy position as the result off a long rush down, field. Swifts equalised! almost immediately after, J. Pye-Smithi being responsible. For a time Rovers kept Swifts on the defensive, and on one or two occasions went very close to scoring. Tho sound defence of Swifts, however, nullified alt their efforts, and it was not long before they were forced! dawn field to repel some very business* like rushes on the part of their opponents. For a while they kept Swifts at a safe distance, and then. D. Scott, taking a .passifrom the left, shot Swifts’second goal. Swifts now began to much the bettor of the argument, and play had not been long in progress after tho half-time ' interval when Graveq added still further to their total. Their next goal was scored by Mathieson, Ha sent in a long ground shot which Pen-1 lington (in goal for Rovers) attempted! to stop, but tbe treacherous nature of the ground caused him to lose his foot* ing and the 'ball rolled over the line. The .ground now began to assume thej appearance of a quagmire, in which tha players slipped and sprawled in an alto-, gather helpless and ludicrous manner. Accurate shooting or ’good combined play was entirely out of the question, and the kicking, as a consequence, be< came wild end indiscriminate. Both teams added another goal bo their totals and the blast of the final whistle must have come as a relief to all concerned! Mr H. Yeomans was referee. Y.M.O.A. v. THISTLES. - This game .was played at Kelbumq Thistles kicked off, playing one man short.' Y.M.C.A. soon returned, and th< scene of play was shifted to the "blues! territory. The Thistles’ backs were nol to bo denied, and for a considerably time they kept Y.M.C.A. on theii guard. A period of uninteresting play followed, the salient feature of which was the blues’ neglect to take advantage of excellent opportunities. Y.M.C.A; next asserted themselves, and tho uw shot of a determined attack was the scoring of a goal by Timpcrleyi Y.M.C.A., 1; Thistles, 0. A chance td equalise the score was presented to Thistles soon afterwards, but they failed to avail themselves of it. Then followed a series of corner kicks, none cl which took effect. Pressing attacks wen) made by Thistles, but the only man who grasped an opportunity to score was Ferguson. His shot, however, was not successful. Half-time found Y.M.C.A. still in the 'ead. Upon resumption Thistles had a full complement. The commencement of this spell was plainly in the favour of Y.M.C.A., tho rain seeming to havo 4 depressing effect on their opponents. The men of the varied colours worked down to their adversaries’ goal, but Rowan, the goal-keeper, .had his wits about him, and the ball was banged well out into tbe field. Play for soma time was centred round the Y.M.C.A. goal, but no score resulted. Both teams now plaved with a little more energy. Some time later Thistles rushed thd leather down field, but Hie whistle f/ounded a recall. Just before ’ time Thistles obtained their first goal. Slater being tbe scorer. Under the rules which govern Charity Cup contests, it is pro} vided that if at the end of a game a draw has resulted play must continue for another twenty minutes. Both

toams worked strenuously for Uio remainder of (he game, but no score resulted. Darkness had nearly fallen when the jiimc terminated. HENDEESON MEMOIMAL CUP. Thu third division competition for the Henderson Memorial Cup commenced on Saturday. Y.M.C.A. beat Brooklyn by live goals to two. B. 11. Nimmo scored nil the goals for the winners. FOTJBTH division. Congregational beat Marist B by 12 goals to nil. Aitken (7) aud Liversage (.7) scored for tho winners. Y.M.C.A. A defeated Brooklyn by G goals to I. llall-Kenny (3), Macldin (2), Baker and Mabin scored for the winnora Potone won by default from Y.M.C.A. «• ' FIFTH A DIVISION. Brooklyn beat Bangers by three goals to one. Thomas (3) scored for Brooklyn. Y.M.C.A. A defeated Island Bay by 12 goals to nil. Homo (1), Phillips (2), Bates (2)., Aickin, McGirr and Pearce vcooed for the winners. FIFTH B DIVISION. Y.M.C.A. C won from Ramblers by faultSIXTH DIVISION. Porirua defeated Y.M.CA.. by 2 goals to 1- Aamodt scored for Y.M.C.A.

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