SECOND ROUND OPENS

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12508, 26 July 1926, Page 10

SECOND ROUND OPENS

MARIST BACKS FAIL IN MATCH AGAINST ATHLETIC PETONE DEFEAT PONEKE SUCCESSES TO ’VARSITY, HUTT, AND BERHAMPORE Saturday marked the openxn g of the second round of the Senior A championship. There were no surprises, the three leading teams all being successful. At Athletic Park, Athletic proved too good for Marist, winning by 14 points to 5, while Petone defeated their eternal rivals, Poneke, on the “village green” by 21 points to 3. ’Varsity beat Oriental by 8 points to nil. In the lower division Berhampore won from Ol d Boys, and Hutt won from Wellington.

MORE FINISHED SIDE ATHLETIC DEFEAT MARIST LOSEKS’ BACKS POOH. More finish on attack von the game for Athletic against Marist at Athletic Park on Saturday. There were 4aoo spectators at the match. Territionally there •was little between the teams and both sides had their opportunities. These ■Marist could not make use of. The backs were not able to finish off with penetrating passing rushes tho good work of the forwards. Features of the game were the two brilliant runs by Wlunbam, who played second five-cightlis for Athletic. His entry into senior football has been an instantaneous and great success. The following were the teams:— Athletic (blue and black).—Taylor; Tait, Cookson, Sutton; Whinhnm, McKay; Warwick; Pope; Spencer, Guy; Tyree. Hughes, Edgar; Frazer, Butterworth. Marist (green and ■white). —Griffen; Donovan, Mahoney, Cumraing; G. Barry, Johnson; Toliill; Murphy; Dennehy, Hall, li. Barry, McDonald, King; S. Barry, Bowman. Referee, A. C. Kitto. The Athletic forwards attacked from the kick-off, but a mark by Mahoney sent them back. A free kick to Marist for offside piny saw Murphy take a long shot at goal, but the kick fell short. Play centred around territorj* until Tait broke away and streaked down the line. He got as far as the full-back and cross-kicked. Sutton and Cookson raced for the ball, but dribbled out at the corner flag. The Marist forwards played well, but their backs could make little progress, when they were given a chance. There was too much lob passing and players were failing to get on the move. Tait made another run along the line, but was hauled down, and again offside play sent Athletic back. The blue forwards were soon at it again, and fifteen yards from the line gave their backs a chance. However, Mahoney intercepted a pass % and cleared. Taylor fielded and booted ' back again. Warwick received the return and sent Cookson away, but the wing was brought down twenty yards from the line. The green forwards made a brief rally into the blues twenty-five, but the blue forwards dribbled back to halfway. The pace was on all the time, and the tackling on both sides very sure. King charged down a kick by Warwick and this was the beginning of a Marist forward attack. FIRST BLOOD TO MARIST

They were checked through the ball going into touch, but from the line-out King went over and Murphy converted. Manst 5, Athletic 0. Athletic were soon on tbe move after the kick out. Taylor kicked, and following up fast caught his man. His forwards lent him a hand, and they had the greens defending all they knew a yard from the goal line. Taylor, still up with the play, tried to whip across, but was downed and Warwick was also Unsuccessful. The ball went into touch. Murphy secured from the line-out and booted down the field. The Marist forwards were going great guns. They heeled the ball to the backs. G. Barry cut in, but he swerved the wrong way and lost touch with the men outside of him. Cooksou marked in the face of a forward rush, but Marist came again. Donovan found himself in possession of the ball and away he went. He passed to King, but the latter failed to hold the ball, and Warwick forced. Johnson made a nice run round iho blind side, but from a scramble Tait secured and raced thirty yards before being tackled by Griffon. The Marist forwards bunched nicely and rushed the ball into the Athletic twenty-five, where the blues were penalised. Murphy took a shot from a good position, but the ball sailed wide. The Marist backs were being held up by good tackling. Twohill worked the blind side without success. Johnson»had a "pot," but the ball failed to rise. After a spoil in defence the Athletic forwards cleared. Taylor fielded a kick by Johnson, evaded two t-ncklers, I and flew down the side line. He finished an electrifying dash a few yards from the line. In a melee Marist forced. A green forward collared Taylor after he had got rid of the ball, and the fullback was awarded a free kick, which fell short of the goal. Half-time sounded almost immediately afterwards.

ATHLETIC SOON AHEAD Athletic, ■with the strong breeze now in their favour, were soon on the offensive. -Griffon was smothered in an attempt to clear, and Warwick, securing from a heel, nipppcl round the scrum. He passed to Pope, who gave Tyree a try. Tnyloir converted. Marist 5, Athletic 5. The Marist backs attempted a passing rush from the kick-out, but their backs ran straight across the held. Edgar was penalised for off-side play, and -Murphy’s kick swerved just outside the posts. An exchange of kicks between Camming and Taylor ended with honours even, but the Marist forwards dribbled the hall into the blues' twentyfive. Tait fielded a foolish cross-kick and raced down the line. He passed to Whinham. who drew n man »nrl nnund

Whinham, who drew a man and passed h> Cookson. Tait ran round, look a pass again, and scored. Taylor failed lo goal. Athletic 8, Marist 5. A minute later tho Athletic backs got going again McKay took a jjass cleverly, but lie ran into touch in goal. Donovan got clear away and ran twenty- | live yards before he was grassed. The green forwards carried on the good work, but were penalised on the line. Taylor's kick did not find the line, and : Griffon returned for his forwards to get under the ball again. A nice centre by Cummings saw the Marist forwards smother Taylor There were two fiveyard scrums in quick succession, and neither side could move an inch. Warwick took a clever mark off a Marist forward, and found the lino well down the field. TRY OF THE DAY The drift of play was now in Athletic's favour, and Warwick gave his backs a chance. Winham was through tho opposing back-line like a flash, and wont up to tho full-back before he gavo io Cookson. The latter sent on to Sutton. who scored. Taylor could not convert. Athletic 11, Marist 5. Whinliam made another brilliant dash a lew minutes later, but Cookson was downed with the ball. Tho Atholetic forwards were sfiJl dangerous, but 0. Harry cleared to the twenty-five flog.

The Marist forwards burst through, and Dcmovan helped them on. Murphy, King, Dennehy and Bowman had things all their own way, but endeavoured to pick up, and lost a certain try. Taylor made a run down the centre of tho field and kicked, but Griffen cleared. Tait also found a hole in the green back line with a punt, but again Griffen returned safely. However, the Athletic backs came with an irresistible passing rush, and Cookson scored after a long run. Taylor’s kick was not strong enough. Athletic 14; Marist 5. Athletic spoilt a promising movement by offside play, and a good kick by Griffen put Marist in an attacking position. The green forwards were going great guns, and in a series of short rushes went within an nee of scoring. A force-down relieved, and Athletic were on the attack again. Tait made a fine run down the line, but hesitated and was brought down. The final bell went immediately afterwards. PETONE SUCCESSFUL EASY WIN AGAINST PONEKE S. SHEARER ORDERED OFF. Probably the most historic battles in the local Rugby senior competitions have been the clashes between tho. old rivals, Poneke and Petone. These clubs met again on Saturday at the Pet-one Ovai in the second round of the championship ladder, which resulted in a decided win for the Petone Club. Poneke missed F; Tilyard and Petone were without the services of Fitzgerald. Towards the end of the first spell Sid Shearer was ordered off for allegedly striking an opponent. The following players represented the clubs;— Petone (dark blue)—G. Nicholis; Welch, Jowett, "Wilkinson; Corner, Gardiner; H. E l . Nicholls; King; Spence, Warden; C. B. Thomas, Dickens, A. Thomas, McKennie, Griffen. Poneke (red and black) —Gilbert; Algar, McArthur, Le Compte; Gibb, McArthur; Hargreaves; Jessup: droll, S. Shearer; Middleton, Pope, J. Shearer. Peterson, Wilson. Mr W. J. Carson had a complete control of the game. Petone won the toss, and elected to: play against a strong wind. Prom the' kick off Poneke attacked by means of a forward rush and kept the blues defending hard. G. Nicholls. fumbled a} high kick, and H. Tilyard followed?

[ 'hard forward play Poneko kept up a 1 heavy pressure on the Petone defence,' * but H. E. Nicliolls, Corner, and Jowett, , by good line kicking, kept the red and blacks from crossing. A. Thomas made ’ a great break aWay, but C. B. Thomas r knocked on when a try was most likely. L Sid Shearer had a kick at goal from i a penalty, but the ball went wide of the* mark, and Jowett forced. Corner was \ prominent with some hefty lino kicking against the wind. Sid Shearer marked j in a handy position, but failed with . the kick. IWelch secured, and beating several men, made a determined run, but Gilbert pushed him out at the corner flag. H. E. Nicholls had a fruitless attempt at goal from a penally. Poneke were; again penalised for off-sioc play, and from thirty-five yards out F. ' fe. Nicholls landed a good goal again I the wind Petone 3, Poneke 0. With a spirited forward rush Pone! r returned play to Petone twenty-five "Wot * and Corner‘were prominent in stemm/. a terrific onslaught, lead by Slier' brothers, Pope, and Peterson. Arthur and £>. Algnr were seen to a< svantage in some sparkling play, O’ \ Corner found touch near half-way. C E. Nicholls ran round the side of tH scrum, gadnfed twenty-five yards, but Wilkinson was downed near the line by McArthur. Sid Shearer, Pope, and Peterson lend a forward rush to the Petone twenty-five, where H. E. Nicholas kicked into touch. Play in the fonvarus was very willing, and STd Shearer was ordered off for allegedly striking an opponent in the scrum. The red.and black continued to attack, but half-time sounded without their being able to equalise.

PETONE LIVEN UP With three points in the lead and the wind behind them Petone, from the kick off in the second half, commenced to attack, and Warden made a great opening, which was spoilt by a forward pass. Jowetfc gathered in the leather, made a splendid run passed to A. Thomas, the ball went infield to H. E. Nicholls, who ran across and scored. With a splendid kick he converted his try Tetone 8, Poneke 0. Petone were making full use <yf the wind, and were handling in fine style. A Thomas obtained in a line-out, and H. E. Nicholls sent Wilkinson away at top speed, and the winger had no trouble in crossing at the corner. H. E. Nicholls failed with the kick. Petone 11, Poneko 0. Poneke forwards again livened up, and ,T. Sheerer, Pope, and Middleton led a desperate forward rush. McArthur and D. Aigar participated in a pretty passing bout, but Welch upset them, the Poneke forwards nlaying up well and with a fine dribbling rush carried play to the Petone line. From a line-out J. Shearer dived across, but was recalled for a knock on. Poneke heeled from the scrum, and Corner intercepted a pas'* from Hargreaves, and slipped tlirougn between the half and Gibbs. He passed infield to Thomas. Jowott received next, and with Wilkinson beside him outpaced the opposition. It was a fine finish to a brilliant opening by Corner. JJ. E. Nicholls was successful with the kick. Petone 16, Poneke 0. G.' Nicholls handled badly, .and the red and black forwards swept down towards the retone liue King kicked the hall dead, and a slight relief was given. The red forwards were now packing well and overkoenriess spoilt one or two chances. The pressure was kept up for some time, but Welch relieved, and play returned to half-way. H. E. Nicholls nicked the ball from the feet of the Poneke forwards, and Corner made a magnificent run. Gardiner hung on too long and n certain try was lost. Welch made a dash down field, passed infield, and from n scramble. McKennie dived across. H. E. Nicholls had no difficulty converting the trv. retone 21, Poneke 0.

G. Nicholls failed to find the line, and Lc Compte made a strong - run from halfway, but Mat. Corner tackled him near the corner flag. "Play was very hard, and Poneke were struggling desperately to draw blood, but stout defence held them up. From a lino out near the line.

Peterson jumped for the ball and fell ncro«s to register Poncke’s only try. Petone 21 Poneke 3 Algnr failed with the kick. Petone set off with an attack, and the bull went into touch at half-way. A moment later Referee Carsun blew the whistle for full timo*

’VARSITY WIN AGAIN

HARD GAME AT NEWTOWN PARK Oriental disappointed their supporters by going under to ’Varsity in a game in which the honours of the plav were about evenly divided. The Oriental pack, as usual, carried most of Hie bruins, but having gained an advantage, tho forwards did little with it, nor would they allow their backs tho opportunity to show their mettle. Oriental.—Darby; Wekipohuna, Cow-

dell, Wyman; McCormack. MeNiool; Chambers; Jackson: Ilurie. Hepburn; Moffitt; Slv. Tavlor. Williams, friiigle ’Varsity. Masmi : .'-Yeats. Markov. Malfroy ; Mackenzie. South : Leys; Doiderich ; Childs. O'Regan : Marlin-Sniilh ■ Burns. Baldwin; Pnjir. J’lntN-Milis. ORIENTAL PACK START WELL ’Varsity started with o strong wind To. hi ml them, and opened up the play at once with a slashing hack attack, at' the end of which Malfrov v as forced into fauch about quartern, ay. It was l.dt a temporary advanlnre. The Oriental forwards, playing with great dash, took the

'■'■'l Tipr.ei.l. and after a series „f -erum- an attack wa- I,nine bed „n the '\ e; ~;i v bile. In-lead of dribbling. t|,„ Oriental rear.!- tiie.l p..„ but t| ,„ wind played l-a-n- with the attack. Then Mael.ear.ie. at first fiv-., ight h- for ’V-,.-. o-!i’n'n'' ‘‘e ilnini'i'e■^' ,, '( I l ~,,:’ ^ ran n'me-t to the ;;aa]-'ine. s'Vmb was witl, aw! on re; emng the bait . -'de-.leooa ! Vnrhv. and sirred. O'K .ya-i tailed to eonveit. points Oriental Nil

•VARSITY KEPT ON DEFENCE 'Var>itv "aim'd no further advantage in the fir.-t half; indeed, the ball was kept, almost continuously in their territory. Serums were many ami frequent; the parks broke up like lightning, ami the 'Varsity breakaways and the wing-forward wore frequently penalised for offside play. The free kicks ■were of no value to Oriental, for the wind took control of the ball as soon ns it was kicked. Only u Mark Nieholls could have kicked goals against such a wind. A Darby, the Oriental full-back, fielded the ball, excellently, and used his speed to put his colleagues in a position to attack; indeed, the only man on the Oriental side who consistently tried to make openings viw the full-back. After a: long spell on defence, MartinPmith and fluids took the ball down field and let it out to Malfroy, and after a scrum Sceats, on the right wing, made a splendid dash for the line. He was collared with three yards to go. Followed a line-out, a scrum, and Leys, the •’Varsity half, was penalised for handling the ball too soon. Oriental returned to the attack, and were still attacking incffoctiually when the half-time whistle was blown. 'Varsity 3 Oriental * Nil PENALTIES FREQUENT The play in the second half was less interesting than in the first. The number >f scrums was excessive, and both sides vere repeatedly penalised for what seemed trivial offences. Oriental started strongly, and after the forwards had failed to make headway, Darby started a passing bout, but the three-quarters were crowded. Wcliipehana, of Oriental, was injured, and there was a considerable delay while he was carried off the field. Unaccustomed, yet, to the wind. Oriental several times kicked too hard. The ■'Varsity hookers were having more success, and Leys was attempting valiantly to let his backs away, but the tackling was excellent. Two kicks at goal, through penalties against 'Varsity, were without result, and after another assault on the •'Varsity line the black-and-white forwards lost some of their dash. It was at this point, when their forwards were feeling the' effects of a gruelling game, that the 'Varsity backs took up tho burden of the play. One attack broke down because Mackay flung the ball across behind the scrum to Mackenzie, who made some ground, but hung on too long, and an offside pass was cleverly marked. Gaining possession again, South made a dash for the line, but was soundly col la rod. At last the attack bore fruit. Leys gave Mackenzie tho ball, and after selling his favourite wares to some eager Oriental backs, he gave the ball to Mackay, who ran round behind the posts, so that O'Regan had an easy kick. 'Varsity 8 Oriental Nil The final whistle soon after found Oriental attacking again. Mr H. Paton •was referee. WELL-EARNEDVICTORY BERHAMPORE DOWN OLD BOYS HARD GAME LsTsTROXG WIND. Berhampore and Old Boys fought out an interesting contest at Kilbirnie on ■Saturday afternoon, which resulted in Berhampore gaining deserved victory by 11 points to 3. A strong northerly wind made the conditions unfavourable for players and spectators alike, and militated against an open display being witnessed. In the opening spell Berh/uapore. playing with tho wind, put on 8 points to Old Boys' 3. However, it was in the concluding spell that the blues really came to light, as when playing in tho face of the stiff wind, Berhampore more than held their own, allowing Old Boys to cross their line only on one occasion. The blue pack, especially in the concluding spell, played rattling football, while Walters was always a tower of strength in the back division. The teams took the field ns follow: — Berhampore—Walters; Lang. Howard, Taylor; Brettis, 11. Charles; Kelly; Malin; Mollier, Charles, Deere, Pickering, Goodall. Dunn. Aamodt. Old Boys—Malcolm; Bedell, Grenfell, Rushbrook; McDonald, Hicks, Bramwcll: Tnvlor; Barclay. Francis, Jones, McPherson.. Kura, Claridge, Carmody. Mr G. Bradley refereed. Aided by a strong wind. Berhampore pressed hard in the opening stages, but although Old Boys were kept well penned up. the blues failed to take advantage of a number of scoring opportunities. Walters time and again placed Berhampore in favourable scoring positions hy well-judged kicking, hut the lack of* combination, and tendency to wild passing amongst the blue rearguard was responsible for a number of chances going astray. However, an infringement by an old Bovs' player gave Lang the opportunity of landing a great penalty croal from far out. Berhnmrore 3, Old Bovs ml. DASHING PLAY \ few minutes later, from a scrum, Kelly worked the blind, sending Lang away on a great dash down the wing. However, a faulty pass when near the white line allowed Bramwell to intercept fcnd relieve the situation by finding touch. Berhampore continued the pressure, Deere, Pickering, and Charles, being conspicuous in a sweeping forward rush, which carried play to near the white line Sound defensive work bv MalcQJLm, Bramwell, Barclay, and Bedell relievea the pressure. Old Boys' backs opened out. Bedell figuring in a > characteristic dash and a high centre kick which was fumbled bv Walters. Rushbrook was handy, and streaked for the ball, only 1o bo beaten for tho touch-down by K p Uv by a fraction. , - From the kick-off Berhampore forwards charged through, and, following a high kick infield, Brettis jinked his wav through to touch down near the posts. Ho made no mistake with the kick Berhampore 8, Did Boys mb Foliowin"" this reverse. Old Bovs set up a pretty nassin- Rout, from whicß Bedell sprinted ncross at. tlie corner. Malcolm Imd no lilctr wilt, tlm difficult lurk. Ifni f-time sounded slmrtly afterwards with B'Thamrore leading by 8 points to nil.

BERHAMPORE HOLD THEIR OWN Despite the fact that Old Boys had the advantage of the wind after the resumption. Berhampore for some conhiderablo time remained in the ascendancy, and kept play hovering around Old Bovs' territory. Walters especially proved a tower of strength, and showed excellent judgment in his low lino kicking against the wind. Headed by Barclay am! Frances the white pack set up a dangerous attack. From an infringement in a fairly handy position Malcolm just missed goal ing. A few' minutes later, the Old Boys Uihhack was almost successful with a "P°{; from just inside midfield, the hall failin'*- short bv onlv a few feet. Old Boys failed to maintain IV.o pressure, howe'er. and prettv combined work between Charles and Howard saw Die latter come wilhin nn ace of scoring. However, Borhuiuporo. wore not, to bn denied, and after ft rattling forward rush, headed by Pickering and Deere, plav wat carried to near Old Boys' lino. Hero, following a line out. V. Charles scored. Deem failed to add the extra points. Berhamnorc ft. Old Boys 3. Yht remainder of tlm idav was of an #f#f! doserirtion. Old Boys made fbfflriftus efforts to pull the game out of ♦ho fire, bn! without avail. Bramwell Attempted to goal from a mark, and Barclay from n nernltv, but both kick* a* I ray. 'Hie final whMJr* sounded ffMin afterwards with Berhampore deserved victors by 11 points to 3.

HUTTS THIRD WIN

WELLINGTON DEFEATED VICTORS' IMPROVED PLAY. By defeating Wellington on Saturday, Hult registered their third win, and also took one step up the ladder. They won by 12 points to 3 after a closely contested game. The teams were: llutt—Balks; Hume, Munro, George; K. Baumber, Hiekling’; Fisher; Shannahau; Fawcett. Synott, Whiterod, Smith, Renner, Daily, B. Baumber. ! Wellington—Whisker; Veitch, Hill, ; Corless; Frater, Cunningham; Johnson; 'llolyouke; •Carter, Cleland, Thornton, ; Lindsay, Wliybournc, Voice, Phillips. ! Wellington were unlucky with their [kicks, and otherwise would have made a more even game. Taking the kick against tho wind, Wellington carried the game into Hutt territory, but Hutt soon reversed the position and attacked Ktroneki?. n infringement on Wellington's part gave Hutt a free-kick, and Balks succeeded in scoring, giving Hutt an initial lead. Wellington then came near to scoring, but Hiekling relieved with a good kick, and Balks repeated his performance from another free-kick, giving Hutt a lead of six points to nil. Hutt broke away againand Hume got over close to the corner. Tho kick at goal failed. 9—o. Hutt scored again in the corner through the medium of Renner, once more without conversion. 12—0. Wellington were attacking when the whistle sounded for half-time, Hutt then leading by 12 points to \Vith the wind behind them in the second half, Wellington had things more their own way, and missed scoring several times. Their one and only score was gained bv Thornton, and this was unconverted'. The final whistle sounded with the score:— Hutt 12 Wellington * Mr H. Pilcher controlled the game. MATCHES ¥LOWER GRADES JUNIOR GRADE. Athletic 23, St. Patrick's Old Boys 3 Tries were scored by Cookson (Z), D. Keenan,. Wilkinson, Talbot, and Macfarlnne. Oriental 37, 'Varsity B 3. . Old Boys 36, Selwyn nil. Patrick converted six of the tries scored. THIRD GRADE. St Patrick's Old Boys 11, Johnsonville 9. Old Boys 20, Athletic 3. Tries wore scored lor the winners by Bussell, Highet, Reece, and Underhill. St. Patrick's B 13, Kaiwarra 10. For St. Patrick's, Guise, Humphries, and O'Brien scored tries. Guise and Humphries converted two. Petone 45, Eastbourne nil. Melrose 25, Upper Hutt 0. Hunter two tries, De Postine, Lepper, O’Loughlin, Rae, and Goddard one each. Douglas converted two tries. INTERMEDIATE GRADE Oriental A 12, Marist nil. Kaiwarra B 21, Hutt 14. FOURTH GRADE. Scots College 6, Marißt 3. Petone B 26, Wellington C nil. Petono A 6, Old Boys A 6. Eastbourne 3, Johnsonville 3. Wolff scored a try for Johnsonville, and Poley kicked a penalty goal for Eastbourne. Melrose 6, Berhampore 0. FIFTH GRADE. Oriental 16, Wellington College B 3. Petone A 8, St. Patrick’s College 5. Selwyn 8, Petone 83. For the winners tries were 6cored by Russell and Mclntyre, and Wellington converted one. Petone’e score was a penalty. Old Boys 35, Wellington A 6. For the winners tries were scored by Cameron, Mclvor, Curry, W. Dustin, Rateliffe. B Dustin, Ross, and T&plin. .Brown kicked two penalties for the losers. Melrose 8, Marisfc 0. Millar one try; Dailey converted and kicked a penalty goal. SIXTH GRADE. Wellington College A 31, Eastbourne nil Petone 11, Wellington College B 6. Scots College 8, Wellington College E 3. St. Patrick’s College A 20. Oriental nil. Tries were scored by- Fahey, Westbury, Phillips, Rafter, O’Gorman, and Brice. The last named converted one. Selwyn 24, Institute 3. For the winners tries were scored by Wilkinson (2), Green, Macaulay, and Jacobs. Wilkinson converted three and kicked a penalty. Melrose 9, St. Patrick's B 3. McKenzie and McFadyen scored tries, and McKenzie kicked a penalty goal. SEVENTH GRADE. Wellington College A 31, Athletic nil. Wellington College C 16, Wellington 3. Scots College 30, Wellington. College E nil. St. Patrick’s College 8, Karori nil. Tries were scored by L. McCarthy and G. Haydon, Johns converting one. WAIRARAPARUGBY A DRAWN GAME BUSH MEN OVER-ANXIOUS. (By Telegraph.—Special to "Times") MASTER-TON, July 25. Wairarapa and Bush teams met at Carterton yesterday afternoon in a gale of wind, and a shower of rain just before half-time made the ground very greasy. The teams were as follow

Wairarapa—Full-back, N.. Hood; three-quarters, R. Booth, Stringfellow, and Fuller; five-eighthe, G. Booth and F. Booth; half, Hart; wing-forward, J. Donald (captain); forwards, Ward, Parker, Fairbrother, S. Willoughby, Reside, Sewell, Flutey.-Bush—Full-back, Herbert; three-quar-ters, Woollams, Ferguson, and P. Galvin; five-eighths, Graham and A. Tait; half, Clark; wing-forward, J. Galvin; forwards, Sievers, Moynahan, Keirson, Judd. Whitehead, Harvey, OUiver, Referee : Mr H. J. Mackenzie.

Taking a line all through the game, the* result was a very fair indication of tho play. The conditions were not at all favourable to a good display, and generally were in favour of forward play, and in this department Bush excelled. They fielded a heavy, active, bustling pack that followed the settled policy of keeping the game tight with considerable success. Their fast breakaway effectively spoilt Wairarapa’s attempts to open up play from the scrum, and by fast following-up and supporting each other well, they gave Wairarapa many anxious moments. Had their backs adequately supported their splendid wo’-k the result would never hnvo been in doubt. Bush backs were very weak, however, and although the local packs were also far from impressive they were, able to offset the Bush superiority in the forward division, and mako the game interesting and evenly contested all through. Though possession from the scrum was fairly evenly divided, Hart, tho Wairarapa half, was rarely given the ball smartly and cleanly, and as a result bid acceptance usually synchronised with the appearance of Bush breakaways, and instead of Wairarapa backs getting under way Bush forwards would carry the hall along in a dribbling rush. Frequently nothing but ovor-oagerncss robbed Bush of a score, together with the fact that Hood played a great game. Tho work of tho Wairarapa backs was uncertain. They kicked too much, and repeatedly dropped passes, Frank Booth being :be worst offender in the first half. In jkc first spell Randall Booth scored for Wairarapa after a brilliant piece of passing in which Hart, G. Booth, J. Donald, Y. Booth, Stringfellow, and Randall Booth purtieinated. The kick at goal was disallowed owing to the placer and kick»r both handling the ball. The Bush tiy came from a forward rush, liar coy touching down. The kick at goal failed. Tn the pioeond spell Wairarapa opjaed up the game more, but Bush for varda played a_ solid game and largely nullified Wairarapa's efforts. Wairarapa missed many opportunities through 1 ad passing uud tactics. Bush lost several

good chances through the forwards overrunning* the ball. There was no score in the second spell, the game ending; Wairarapa 3, Bush 3. 'VARSITY MATCH VICTORIA AND CANTERBURY COLLEGES. The annual match between Victoria College and Canterbury College will be played at Athletic Park on Wednesday next, July 28th, commencin gat 2.45 p.iu. Victoria College will be represented by the following:—Mason, Mackay, South, Malfroy, E. jB. Smith, Mackenzie, Leys, Childs, O’Regan, Burns, Martin-Smith, Baldwin, Platts-Mills, Deiderich, Sceats; emergencies—forwards, Pope, Grant; back, Foden. VlSlTjfoflji AUCKLAND ’VARSITY TEAM

At the invitation of the Suva Rugby Union, a team of players from the Auckland University Club will visit Fiji in August and play three or four matches. The team will leave by the Tofaa about August 14th, and arrive back home on September 6th. The players, who will be under the management of Mr A. Craig, are:— R. S. Harrop, C. Stone, C. T. Keegan, A. G. Sheen, R. T. Henderson. A. Dunn, J. H. Jenkin, L. E. Brooker, E l . E. Bailey, J. A. Bark, Hislop, N. T. Pirritt, N. C. Jenkin, Carter, G. L. O’Halloran, F. R. Macken, A. Brcmner, W. B. Stewart, J. I. Dodd. GAMES ELSEWHERE Per Press Association. HASTINGS, July 24. Hastings 6, Marist Brothers Old Boys 6. Pirates 3, Celtic 0. CARTERTON, July 24. Wairarapa 3, Bush 3. MANAIVATU DEFEATED. Per Frews Association. PALMERSTON N., July 24. Horowlienua inflicted the second defeat of tho seaseon on Manawatu on Saturday, the sooro being 22 to 8. HASTINGS? Per Press Association. HASTINGS, July 24. Hastings 6, Marist Brothers Old Boys 6; Pira-fps 3, Celtic nil. nelsonT Per Press Association. Nelson defeated Golden Bay-Motueka by 13 oints to 9 after a hard and fast game. DUNEDIN. Ter Pres* A««reiMtfon. DUNEDIN, July 25. Pirates 3, 'Varsity A 8; Kaikorai 10, Alhambra 8; Zingari 14, 'Varsity B 11; Union 9# eri 6. AUCKLAND. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, July 25. North Shore 26. Grafton 6; Marist 36, Newton 26; Ellerslic 11, Suburbs University 14, Ponsonby 13; Manukau 11, College Rifles 6. CHRISTCHURCH. Per Prests Afvsnciaiinn. CHRISTCHURCH, July 25. Chri6tchurch 21, 'Varsity 9; Old Boys 7, Linwood 5; Mcrivule 28, Albion 6. NAPIER. Tor Pre^s NAPIER, July 25. Rugby matches in Napier and Hastings on Saturday resulted as follow: Marist 6. Hastings 6; Pirates 3, Celtic 0; Technical Old'Boys 27. M.A.C. 16. In a junior representative fixture Napier defeated Hastings by 11 noints to 3.