SPOUTS & PASTIMES.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7446, 22 May 1911, Page 5

SPOUTS & PASTIMES.

FOOTBALL

THE RUGBY GAME FIRST WET SATURDAY OF THE' SEASON. ST. JAMES IN WINNING FOX!it. ORIENTAL BEATEN AGAIN. RESULTS AT A GLANCE. Petone 3 Oriental 0 St. James It Poneke 0 Wellington 3 Victoria College 0 Athletic 3 Southern 0 Melrose 9 Old Boys 5 For the first time in Reason 1911 the weekly Rugby frames wero played last Saturday under unfavourable conditions —on wot grounds, in a cold southerly wind with driving rain storms. The attendance at the Athletic Park could not have exceeded 2009, and the only other match at which there were any spectators to speak of was at r'efone. where the local team, after a stubborn battle, beat Oriental by three points to nil. St. James maintained their winning form, and boat Poneke from end to end of the game, finishing with a score of eleven to the black and reds’ nil. Wellington had their first win of the year over Victoria College. 3 —o, and Athletic beat Southern by a like score. Melrose kept up their improved form of last Saturday by accounting for Old Boys, 9—5, in. a hard-fonght but dull game. Following are detailed accounts of the matches played; — PONEKE v. ST. JAMES. Poneke were first to get going from the kick-off, and a fair pasting . rush was looking dangerous When Moms dropped his pass. Gardner made a good long allot at goal from a penalty, but his kick fell short. Amain Poneke were on tho move in good formation, a second or .two later, but Morris again dropped the ball in his turn, rather badly given to him it must be admitted, and Crewes gathering in the ball smartly was just about to set sail for the goal-line when Mitohinson came across and caught him. The mistake served to put St. James on the attack however, and close at hand E. Roberts made a quick dive far tho line. Ho was stopped and a kick over the line let Ponekes out with a force. An standing passing bout by the St. James’ backs sent the ball in the end to Cook, but by tho time it reached him some half-a-dozen Poneke men were round him. Soon afterwards Gardner, now wing-three-quarter. cut away_ on a very fast run. and, kicking well in field let Sotheran through with the ball at his toe. Ho went very near to scoring but the ball went over the dead-bail line. From the tick out St. James turned’ defence into attack very smartly mostly by loose rushes, they were allowed a lack for goal —unsuccessful aa it turned out—from a free on the line/ St. James forwards were doing the best work -in the scrum »nd Poneke much the best when tho ball was free. Play remained about half-way hr a spell until Walsh© came away from the side of the scrum with the bail at his feet and play was again in the St. lames’ twenty-five. Roberts saved well »n two occasions with useful kicks for tho fine which drove Poneke back, and from half-way got away cm a straight run for the line, beat Neilson at full-back and bst a try by refusing to pass to Cook. Walsho kicked away from the scrum_forinm! on the line, and Kelly, charging it down, sent the ball into touch at halfway. St James sticking close to the line and using all the wind drove tho reds bock until they tried a passing rush. Then the reds got amongst them, and a succession of running and dribbling and following up rushes ended in Thomas forcing with Elliot chasing, him hard. With tho ball in play again St. James turned tho tables in exactly the same way. An off-aid© breach let Ponekes up again, and St. James spoiled an excellent opening on tho right wing with wild passing. A good dribbling rush led by Bowie had Thomas thinking, but ho managed to find touch in his own twenty-five, and some lively following up took tho ball out over the twenty-five line again, -E. Roberta .assisting it a little farther with an accurate Kno kick. .At this stage Tilyard received such an injury that he had to leave the field. Walsho moved up to half-back,.and Gardner came up to his old place ou the wing, and Kelly dropped bade to the three-quarter lino. A loose kick out in the direction of Cook’s wing gave him the ball, and beating Morris he wag going for the line. Ho passed in field to Roberts, but the latter was tackled with tho hall. Tho spell ended without a score. Tilyard came on to play again in tho second half. Poneke had tho worst of the opening exchange of kicks, and play was already iu Hie reds’ twenty-five when Cook, given the ball from behind the scrum dashed for the lino. He was well stopped by Walsho on the line and tho, ball went into touch. In the ensuing scramble on the lino a St. James forward infringed and tho reds got out of their trouble with a free. Tho St. James forwards now playing splendidly, cam© back again. In a scramble in the reels twenty-five, E. Roberts marked well, and. taking the kick himself, landed a beautiful goal. St. James 3, Poneke 0. After the half-way kick St. James forwards, especially Perkinson, came through in a good dribbling rush, stopped in the end by Neilson. Aj'tvin St. James were attacking with a passing run, until a kick for which there was no phtoe in such a rush, was well marked by Neilßon. Bhockingly bad play by Neilson and Tilyard behind tho lino, in fumbling a ball which they should have forced, let Moftatt, following up hard score a try. Roberts failed to goal, and the score was St. Janice C. Poneke 0. Poneke rushed the ball down on resuming into the. St. James twenty-five. TXariy Roberts kicked hard down field, and Neilson, taking tile bail, allowed Ms return to bo stopped by a pack of charging St. James forwards. Eventually from a fierce fight on the line Sotheran snatched a force and relieved tlie side. The relief was only momentary however, for the attack was renewed just as fiercely on the other side of tho field. Book made throe lively dashes for the line, but each time ho was stopped just in time. A free lack eventually allowed Poneke to clear, but the St. James forwards in n bunch wore chasing the ball down tho field in a moment or tiro, only to bo well stopped again by Neilson. Play settled again in tho Poneke twenty-five, tml there a passing bout, E. Roberts to Crews, to Cook, let the last-named make A splendid dash over at the corner and round into fair position. E. Roberts goalcd. St. James 11, Poneke 0. St. James were soon on the offensive again, but Poneke playing with stubborn defence drove them back for a time. I t was only for a little while, however, for St, James were still playing as hard as in the first five minutes of play. Poncho retorted with a lively forward rush, and play was for a while on the St. James’ lino, until Cool: dashed out from the ruck and took the ball into touch at tho twenty-five fi ic. Kelly made a hold bid for the lino but ho was stopped in front of goal. Beaten back to the twenty-ire® again Vv a Ishe , placed the ball for a penalty hick, but it was charged down, and the side was defending again in a very few

socondn. No side was called with St. James still defending. PETONE v. ORIENTAL.

Petone delcubed Oriental by three points. It was a well-earned victory. The Poloao boys seem to revel in cold, blustery, sleety conditions such as prevailed during practically tho whole of tho game. Oriental never had a chance oi opening the game out so aa to suit their style of play, except on one or two occasions. Even then the forward division of the blues were down on tho Oriental backs beloro they oouki get ton yards and tho game would become I’etouo’s. Petone were without tho services of IV, Haxdham, but had Roberts been absent from tho Oriental ranks there is uo doubt the victory of Petone would iiavo been an overwhelming one. On more than one occasion Roberts was tho means of stemming the tide of blue invasion by movements quick and daring. The game opened with an Oriental torward rush. Pelono obtained possession, ami matters thus early wore beginning to look ominous, but Roberts relieved ! with a quick punt. The black and white : forwards bore swiftly down and Petone had to force. A throw-in gave the ball to Oriental; Roberts landed the leather in E. Ryan's arms and tho latter broke away, but* Carrad brought him low. A few moments later Roberts threw away a fine opportunity for scoring. Oriental wero right in front of the Petone goal and Roberts took a mark. If he had elected to take a place-kick it would have been almost impossible to avoid putting the ball between the uprights. Instead, he essayed a short punt and attempted to follow. Nunn, the Petone half, was somewhere handy, and touched downfirst. Another line-out near half-way. The black and whites got the ball and Roberts attempted to institute a passing rush, but without avail. Petone gradually worked down to the Oriental end, and play remained there for some considerable time, Carrad finding plenty of work to do in saving bis line. Oriental managed to open out the game for a iew moments, but Ilotone again attacked en masse and Carrad was compelled to force down- A short period elapsed, when a melee took place in the Petone twenty-five, but McKenzie re- ; lieved with a good speculator kick. PL teme now assumed the superiority arid on two occasions they made Oriental fo :ce. An opportunity favours’Ac to Oriental presented itself and by a pretty pit«-a of passing Oriental worked up field. This ball want out of bounds and from the throw-in Petone got the better of things, tho game becoming a little more open. After Eamsden (Petone) had made a good, but resultkßs run, hadftinne sounded, with no score having - been registered. The initial part of the second speU was favourable to Petouio. Oriental tried I to get their own. way, but circumstances were not favourable. From about half-way Ashton brought the ball down to tho comer. Oriental made, valiant efiorts to save themselves, but the ball went over the lino, and liamsden, beating Sturrock, fell on it. McFarlanes kick at goal fell short. Petone 3, Oriental, 0. Ptetone again made things very warm at tho corner. However, a kick by Kinvig altered the complexion, of things. Matters now appeared to be in Oriental's favour and they swooped down in fine style right to the Petone line. Kinvig picked up the ball ana dashed across. The gods, however, would, not smile and the ball rolled out of ius hands into “dead" territory. A more cruel piece of football ill-luck it would be difficult to find. Not to be ’denied by so stunning a set-back, the black and whites kept up the pressure, yet without avail. Eddy Ryan was instrumental in relieving an awkward situation by a good kick. In tho play that, followed Petone did not have everything their own way, and had more than once to force down. Play now became very interesting, but “time" was drawing near. Oriental again attempted to pierce. the defence, but it was too late—the whistle sounded. , „ , ~ , Mr W. Spencer controlled the match. MELROSE v. OLD BOYS. This was a game of the old style, full of all the abuse and misuse of strength and. ineptness that players of the later school have been seeking for fifteen years or so to keep out of the Rugby game. Both sides played two wing forwards, and the referee found them rather more than h© could attend to, for these players certainly did have a very good imunga. From the beginning until the end of the game it is safe to say that for more than half of the time the ball was out of sight m a worry, or a perpetually reforming scrum. In the beginning tho whites tried to throw tho ball about, but they learned, at the expense of nine points, however, that this could not bo done with safety. The Melrose forwards were very quick to settle any attempt to open np the game, and they always made ground out of the others’ mistakes. So if happened that for tho first ten minutes of play the whites wore on tho defensive, and they showed pretty conclusively that they did not know much, about what to do with a greasv ball rolling and sliding down the field with a hunch of hurly forwards chasing it. Twice in a few minutes Old Boys had to seek relief in a force, and the kicks gave them only short respite. Back on the whites’ line again a free kick allowed W. Marshall to shoot a splendid goal in the teeth of tho wind. Melrose 3. Old Boys 0. Now Melrose had a try at the passing game, but with uo better luck than their opponents, for they invariably lost ground. Grace made a sensational break from one of those disastrous Melrose passing bents, and he was going for the line very fast when pulled up. There were some of his own men in position to take a pass but he did not see them, throwing the ball wildr ly over his head. So there was nothing doing for Old Boys just then. They remained on the attack however, and _ a score might probably have resulted *a little later had Dawson held up his pass. Melrose eventually got out of their difficulty, and came down the field with tho ball bn the ground, which style of attack the Old Boys’ backs seemed powerless to meet. -From a sca-um on tho line the bali was heeled out to H. Marshall, and he was over, in suite of tho wing forwards, in a trice. : W. Marshall kicked unsuccessfully at goal. Melrose 6, Old Boys 0. A period of lino-out scrambles and less interesting scrimmages and lino kicks followed, until play was brightened up in the end by the Melrose forwards charging the ball down field again. D. Sullivan picked it up in time and grounded the ball over the line. W. Marshall's kick for goal was charged- down, and the score was 9—o. Another rush of exactly the same sort happened a moment later, but the ball was hold up on the line, and a free kick was awarded. In the second spell the play was a little more uninteresting, probably because the ball and the players and tho ground and the weather and the spectators were a bit wetter and colder.’ After about a quarter of an honr of rough and ready in the mid-field Dawson got a pass on his wing, and after an excellent run for such a wet ground ran over and scored. Drake shot a beautiful goal, making the score Melrose 9, Old Boys 5. Prom this out honours were about evenly divided. There is no more to bo slid about the play except that it was uniformly dull. Mr 0- Bell was referee. WELLINGTON v. VICTORIA COLLEGE At the Hutt Wellington and Victoria College played a drawn game. Right throughout the game was fast and open—for such inclement weather it was a very goed frame. With the wind partly in their favour College instituted a strong attack, but Wellinglon turned the tables and College had to defend their own line. Ryan, however, relieved, and _ by neat footwork Curtayne and Quilliam carried tho ball into Wellington territory. On several occasions Wellington very nearly scored, but by bard work Quilliam, Curtayne and Ryan saved the situation. Later, College got an opportunity—the poor play of the Wellington vanguard being the cause —and soon the

Wellington goal was in danger. It looked as if a score would be certain, but Gilbert saved brilliantly. Flay now became fast in iho extreme, passing rushes being quite tho order, and some fine loose forward rushes being witnessed. Just prior to half-time Wellington lost a certain try, by Bertrand putting in a well-timed speculator mid the ball going dead. In tho first part of the second spell several scrums took place and Wellington nearly always obtained tho ball. Ryan and Quilliam, however, wore instrumental in preventing scores being ol)tained. Towards half way McNab took a mark and Bindgo placed the ball between tho uprights. Wellington 3, Victoria College 0. Victoria College now took charge and frequently attacked, but to no purpose. With only five minutes to go, and loose forward rushes being the order. College, by clever manoeuvres, equalised tho total. Ryan and Bertrand by cross-kicking beat the Wellington backs and Hurle was enabled to score. Wellington 3, Victoria College o. The game closed without further score. Mr T. H. Jones was referee. ATHLETIC v. SOUTHERN. Even tho most ardent supporter of the Southerners ’ hardly expected them to make such a fine showing against the redoubtable Athletics as they did _ on Saturday- The result of three uoints in favour of Athletics does not represent tho respective merits of tho teams, the Athletic backs being much superior to their opponents, while the forwards wore about equal. Despite the wet ground, tho play ivas very fast. Southern set the ball rolling with the wind and rain against them, and for a time play remained in Athletics’ quarters. MoVay. however, relieved by a splendid kick into mid-field. The blues soon showed their superiority, and began to press heavily. A splendid passing rush, initiated bv Me Don aid, almost ended >n a -score, but tho ball was sent out at the twenty-five lino. Athletics continued aggressive tactics, but, owing to tho slippery state of the ball, several likely chances were lost. Southern were awarded a free kick for offside play, and Campbell made a worthy effort at goal, but the ball went a little wide. Much scrummaging play followed, and Athletic, if anything, had the best of matters, play in the forward division being very fast. On one occasion S. Wilson was near scoring, but when a few yards from the line he was thrown out. Shortly after Poole also missed what would have been u, certain try. The ball was kicked out to him on the wing, and, catching it splendidly, he kicked too hard (when onlv ten yards from the Southern line) when a punt would have sufficed. The spell ended without score. Southerns made things very warm in the second spell, and Athletic were compelled to use all their energy to prevent a score. The maroons had an advantage over their opponents, inasmuch as the wind freshened considerably, which militated against the blues. For some time Southern certainly had the best/ of matters, but “Ranji” Wilson relieved by breaking away and dribbling the ball to the half-way lino. Southern, however, wore equal to the occasion, and removed play to their opponents’ territory. Athletics on more than one occasion finding themselves in a tight corner. Up to now the maroons had all the best of matters, and did not miss a chance. About ten minutes before time Athletics’, chance to score came. Poole secured the ball in Southern's twenty-five and, running well, passed to "Ranji” Wilson, who made a dash for tho line. Here a struggle ensued, which ended in Bell picking up tho leather and scoring. The try was not converted. Athletic 3, Southern 0. Try as they would to equalise matters. Southern could not penetrate the sound defence of the blues, and so tho game ended. Mr Card carried tho whistle. JUNIOR, Poneke defeated Southern, by 19 points to 5. For Poneke, tries were obtained by Wotheroll, Johnson (2), and Parker (2). Capper and Morison converted one .try each. St. John's were defeated by Wellington by 12 points to 3, Miller (2), Sheridan, and Campbell scored for Wellington, and Eliffo for St. John’s. Wellington are now leading for the championship. Petone defeated Selwyn by 6 points to 3. Melrose were beaten by St. James by 11 points to 0. THIRD CLASS Exchange beat Victoria College by 0 points to 0. Two tries were scored by Murray. Karori were defeated by St. Patrick’s College by 11 points bo 8. Waiwotn (9) boat Athletic (0). Petone won from St. John’s by default. Oriental (14) defeated Selwyn (3). For tho winners, Bradley, Galvin, Wilson, and HcComiskey scored trios, Carmichael converting one. Porirua won by default from Melrose. FOURTH CLASS Petone won front Selwyn by default. Hutt defeated Oriental by 15 to nil. Petone defeated Southern by 6 to nil. Wellington defaulted to Oriental A. The match Waiwetu v. St. John's was not played owing to tho non-appearance of the referee. FIFTH CLASS St. Patrick's College B were beaten by Melrose by 6 points to 3. Lower Hutt beat Oriental by 15 points to nilSt. Patrick’s College A were defeated by St. James by 6 points to 3. MATCHES ELSEWHERE MOM ODE OWN COEEBSPONDENT. MASTERTON. May 21. The Wairarapa's Rugby Union’s competitions continued on Saturday afternoon in showery weather. The grounds were very greasy through rain, which had fallen for some days previously. The senior match at Masterton between Red Star and Mnsterton was an exciting contest, but owing to meteorological conditions was devoid of anything of a brilliant nature. Rod Star, though they hod the best of the game and won by 5 points to 3, did not play nearly ns good a game as they did against Carterton on the previous Saturday, the ground not suiting them. Bed Star forwards beat Masterton forwards in all departments, but Masterton backs handled the wot ball better than the opposing rearguard. Toward* the close of the game the winners did all the attacking and two or three times narrowly missed scoring. In the first spell I*. Welch scored a try for Red Star, which K. Welch converted, while Dixon notched a try fpr Masterton which was not converted. In the second spell there was no score. At Gladstone Carterton seniors defeated Gladstone by 16 to nil. The homo club had a weak team owing to members not being able to get in as the rivers were flooded. Tries were scored by Barry (2), Matson and N. McKenzie, two being converted. Junior matches resulted as follow Red Star (12) beat Masterton (nil). Carterton (11) boat Dalefield (3). Liberals (IX) beat Greytown (S); third-class—Red Star \ll> beat Masterton (nil), Greytown (11) boat Liberal (nil), Carterton (IS) beat Dalefield (nil). PALMERSTON NORTH. May 20. Football matches were continued hero to-day. Tho weather was fine, but the ground soft. ResultsSenior—Kai Toa (11) beat Palmerston (5), Athletic won by default from High School Old Boys. Junior—Palmerston (12) beat Athletic (19), Old Boys (8) beat Kai Toa (0). Thirdclass—Athletic (3) drew with Kai Toa (3), Fcilding (13) beat Old Boys (nil), Pal-

merston (18) beat Aehhursfc (nil). Fourtii-cla-ss—Athletic (14) beat Old Boys (nil). PRESS ASSOCIATION*. • AUCKLAND. May 20The Auckland Rugby Union's matches were played to-day in fine weather. Ponsonby defeated City after a poor display by 0 points to nil; University defeated ; Grafton by 14 points to 3. and Marist Bros, defeated Newton by 20 points to 3. CHRISTCHURCH. May 21. Following were the results of Saturday's games:—Christchurch (14) v. Old Boys (U), Merivale (3) v. Sydenham (3), Linwood (5) v. Canterbury College (3), Albion (31) v. Marwt Brqs. (nil). DUNEDIN, May 20 ; Following were the results of senior football matches University (12) beat Southern (9), Alhambra (15) heat Pirates (3), Kaikorai (19) beat Dunedin (6), Zingari Richmond (8) beat Port Chalmers (nil), Taieri (11) beat Union (nil). "W AIK All AP A UNION FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. MASTERTON, Slay 21. At a meeting of the Wairarapa Rugby Union, on Saturday night it was decided to play the Bush representatives in August, and that Thames be offered half the net gate for a match at Masterton or Carterton. ; WHAT IS A “ TACKLE 3” A NEW INTERPRETATION. The secretary of the Wellington Referees' Association forwards the following new interpretation of tho term tackle:— , ' "A tackle is when the holder of the ball is held by one or more players of the opposite side, so that he cannot pass it. A player cannot be considered as tackled unless he is so held that he cannot pass the ball. Thus if a player is collared (but not held so that he cannot oass the ball) he may pass the ball, even although he has been brought to th© ground, and he may, should ho be within reaching distance of the touch or goal lines, place the ball in touch, or score a try. It should be noted, however, that he must do so immediately, otherwise he may be penalised. When a player # is tackled the ball can only be brought into play with th© foot." ASSOCIATION - LAST TEAR’S CHAMPIONS beaten SENIOR RESULTS. Swifts ...... 4 Diamonds .... 2 Thistle - 3 Corinthian 0 Rovers 3 Wanderers 1 Hospital 3 Ramblers 0 Y.M.C.A 4 St. John’s t SWIFTS v. RAMBLERSSwifts and Ramblers— both, of whom had an unbroken record up to Saturday —met at Kelburne Park, and despite the heavy and. slippery state of the ground play was interesting throughout. Swifts deserved theiir win. On the day’s play they wore decidedly the better team, the passing of their forwards at times being a treat to watch. - Swifts, kicked off and it was evident they , were going to lose no opportunities. Roberts (Swifts) secured the ball,- and taking it woil down field gave a well-timed pass to Vessey, who put the ball into tho net. It was a fine piece of work. This woke Ramblers up, and a good forward rush took th© bail down to Swifts’ goal, where from a scramble the ball was shot through, but uo less than three Rambler men were offside, consequently the. goal was disallowed. From the free-kick tho ball went to Vessey, w'ho was lying 'well down field, and, beating Ramblers’ halves he set off’ "on his own” for Ramblers’ goal, but being a little over anxious he shot too soon and the ball flew wide. Swifts continued the attack, and several shots very narrowly missed scoring. Ramblers were in a bad way by now, the Swifts forwards literally running over them. Swifts’ second goal was scored by Roberts. He obtained tho ball at half-way and shot out to Barry ou the wing, and Barry, after talcing the leather well up field, passed in again to Roberts, who had followed up well, and Roberts,, sending in a lovely shot, scored a goal . which gave Webster no chance of saving; Swifts 2. Ramblers 0. A few minutes after this Vessey very nearly added another goal tor Swifts, his shot just missing. Just before half time a little breeze occurred between two players, and the referee decoding both sides were , equally to blame ordered a throw down. The, ball from the resulting scramble came out to Roberts and he passing to Barry enabled the latter to score. Half-time sounded with the ball at half-way. Ramblers played up a lot bettor in the second spell, and showed superiority in one thing at least ever Swifts—that of arguing, with the referee. Swifts w'ere never seriously troubled in this spell, and were constantly on the attack. The fourth goal was the outcome of a fine piece of forward play, with Scott handy to put the finishing touch on. The game ended with Swifts attacking strongly. For the winners it would he unfair to single any player as being better than his club-mates. They all played well. For Ramblers Cross,"Webb, and Hart were the best. Jackson and Edwards wore very disappointing. Mr Newbold was referee. THISTLE v. WANDERERS.

The Basin Reserve was very slippery and treacherous for the Thistle-Wander-ers match. Thistle won the- mss,’ and played with tho wind behind them, in the first spell. Thistles’ play was a decided improvement on their display of the previous Saturday, and, on tho day’s play they deserved to win. From the kick off they forced the pace, but Wanderers playing their usual sort of tire-me-oub-socm game, stemmed the attack and sent the ball back to half-way. Again Thistles came on, and from a corner kick in their favour Irvin© scored Thistles’ first goal. After this reverse Wanderers set up a strong attack. But Clapham, for Thistles, was very sound on defence, and mainly through his efforts play ’was shifted to Wanderers’ territory, and Blackwood, securing, scored with a neat shot; Thistle 2, Wanderers 0. After this Wanderers had* considerably the better of things, but were unable to score, MoArdle in goal for Thistles saving we 11.,, Onice the ball went through the posts, but the kicker, Hayward, was rifled offside. Wanderers now' began to tire, and Thistles rushed the ball to the other end of the field, and after some spirited play Ash kicked Thistles’ third goal. The spell then ended. The second spell was disappointing as far as Wanderers were concerned. Although the wind was in their favour they could onlv get one goal, scored by MeInniss. TliisHes were attacking most of the fcime ; and should hare scored, hut the shooting was very erratic. For Thistles MoArdle, in goal, was very safe. Clapham, Ash, and Blackwood were also good. Mclnniss iras Wanderers’ best man, while Parsons, Cornish, and Hunter also deserve mention. Mr A. Williams was referee. T.M.C.A. v. ST. JOHN'S.

Y.M.C.A. and St. John's met at Newtown Park. Despite the weather conditions the gnme was fairly good. T.M.C.A. ltd off the attack from the kick off, but St. John’s backs were equal to tho occasion and sent tho ball back. Y.M.C.A. were not to be denied, and came on again, this time with better result. Smith, securing (be ball from a neat pass, banged it through goal. Saints livened up. but T.M.C.A., owing to super

ior combination, were not long defending and bringing tho ball, per medium of good passing, up to St. John’s goal mouth, Phillips sent the hall through, making Y.M.C.A. 2, St. John’s 0. St. John’s now came up with a real good rally, and Holhs, iu Y.M.C.A.’s goal, had a few anxious minutes, but was able to clear. In the second spell, with the -wind in their favour, Y.M.C.A. were verv conspicuous, but Walls, iu St. John’s goal, saved some hot shots, and although the Y.M.C.A. attack was very solid throughout the spell he <,r,ly let one through, kicked hv Phillips. The fourth goal was the result of a penalty kick given for hands. Just as the whistle sounded for time Egby put the hall through for St. John’s, making the final score Y.M.C.A. 1, St. John’s 1. Forsyth, Smith, and Jardine were Y.M.C.A.’s best, while for St. John’s, Walls. Shaw, and Dick played well. Mr B. Windey was the referee. ROYERS v. CORINTHIAN. This game was set down for No. 6, Miramar, but owing to the wind and rain neither side seemed as though they wanted to play. Corinthians had the wind with them in the first spell, but were unable to score. With the aid of the wind in the second half Rovers scored throe goals, Gibson. O’Shea, and Lowe being the scorers. A very uninteresting game ended Rovers 3, Corinthian 0. OTHER GRADES SECOND DIVISION. Wadestown defeated Y.M.C.A by 3 goals to nil. Wadestew.n were pressing Y.M.C.A. most of tho time. Magee and Kaywood scored. Mr Inc© was referee. THIRD DIVISION. The matches St. John's v. St. -David's, and Intone v, Jahnsonrille were not played. FOURTH DIVISION. Brooklyn defeated Y.M.C.A. by 13 goals to nil. Diamonds defeated Swifts by 5 goals to L Scorers for the winners—Guildford (2), Kelly, Bidmead, and one off a Swifts' player.' Richards scored for Swifts. FIFTH A DIVISION. Brooklyn fyeat Swifts by 1 goal to nil. Y3X.C.A. beat St. David's by 1 goal to nil. FIFTH B DIVISION. Rangers won. from South Wellington by 6 goals to 1. Marist Brothers beat Institute by 7 goals to 1. SIXTH DIVISION. Porirua defeated Swifts by 7 goals to nil. Swifts only had eight men playing.