FOOTBALL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 11453, 19 June 1899, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

ENGLAND.v. NEW SOUTH WALES,

A NARROW WIN.

Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright y;'■'..■ SYDNEY, June 17. (Received June 17, at 7.40 p.m.)

The weather cleaved up, and about 20,000 were present at the match between the English football team and New South Wales. The ground was in a bad state, the centre being almost a bog. The teams were as follows:— English.—Full back, Martelli; three-quar- * ters—Doran, Butcher, Nicholls, and Adamson; half backs—Mullineux ancl Cookson; forwards—Stout, Jarman, M'Gowan, Gibson, Betson, Gray, Ayresmith, and Fancourt. ■ New South Wales'.—Fullback, Rowe; threequarters—Spragg, Shortlaiid, and White; five-, x eighths, Ward and O'Donnell; half back, Boyd; forwards—Street, Kelly Wheeler, Gardiner, Marks, Webb, and Ellis. The game was a capital one, but the end of the first spell made manifest the lack of combination on the part of., the Englishmen. Their passing and line work were excellent, while the forwards displayed fine dribbling. They drew first blood off a mark by Cookson, from which Martelli obtained a. goal by a well judged kick. In the second spell New South Wales assumed the aggressive, ancl practically kept the visitors on the defensive throughout. Ward, the ex-New Zealandor, .was the hero on the local, side. The Englishmen frequently relieved by pointing, the local: men giving them penalty kicks*. , The forward play of* the local men was at- times brilliant, but on the whole patchy. Gardiner .passed "to Ward in the visitors' twenty-five, iand the New Zealander cleverly ran in and secured ii try; Spragg failed to convert from a difficult angle. Just before time the English made a good passing rush, but Ayresmith had no run in him as he made a straight line -for the New South Wales goal, and was overtaken just in time to prevent a try. Result: England .'. 4points N.S. Wales ... 3 points SENIOR GRADE FOOTBALL MATCHES. . The following-table shows the positions of the senior clubs engaged in the first grade flag competition: — ' .-'. Matches, Points. » Q 7. -g 'I • ■'-■■''■■■ ,'T— ■ v A, • ■> -=■ •? § •£ .S- rf- '3 ■«• -.£ __Z O■ -X S SO ,3 P. £ tl Pl p*^ ■■< ft Kaikorai ..8 6 0 2 64 15 14 'Alhambra , .. 8 5 12 29 11 12 Dunedin / ...8 5 3 0- 50 48 10 Southern ..8 4 3 1 32 22 '3' Union .... 8 2 2 4 25 21 8 University ..8 3 5 0 19 .29 6 Pirates. ..' ..-.8 1 61 18 41 3 ' Zingarijß'hmond 8 0 6 2 0 50 2 '':-■'■■■ Alhambra: v. Kaikorai. ■ The above match was played at Carisbrook m the presence of a very large crowd.' Kai- I korai won the toss, and, playing with the j wind, made things particularly lively for Alhambra. for about.-.the. first five minutes. Alhambra, however, subsequently wakening up to the position, showed to admirable advantage ; in: the serums, where they beat the Blue and Blacks every time, their forward play being really brilliant. They gradually worked the; ball up into the Kaikorai's quarters, and for the; last half hour—in fact, it may be said for nearly the whole of the spell— they had their opponents on the defensive, and several times got dangerously close to. the line. Mason, however, was of great advantage to his side, and repeatedly saved by his line' play,' which was. remarkably good. Although the Alhambra-had all the best of the play they were unable to get over, and the spell ended without a score' on. either side. . On _ ends being changed Alhambra renewed their attack, and scjon invaded Kaikorai's territory. Still keeping the game a forward' one the. Red and Blacks twice got to within a_ few feet of the line; 'and aftei a. very exciting series of rushes Armit came through with the ball, ahd ended one of his characteristic runs by kicking to beyond the halfway. . ; Here one of those strange reverses which occasionally occur in football happened. .The leather being thrown in from the line was secured by Duncan; who travelled a few yards towards the line, and then rapidly pa^ed. * The Kaikorai's backs played without Ja mistake, and the ball going from hand to hand with unerring judgement was eventually grounded by Sim across the line amidst tremendous, excitement,, Adamson took the kick at goal, but.made a very poor attempt., For the next five minutes Alhambra appeared to * go-to pieces, and were unablei to make any headway against the continuous rushes of the champion team." The Red and J3lacks, however, still had: a good bit. left in them;'and, , buckling down to their work again, put Kaikorai on the defensive. Good dribbling forward, play on the part of the'former would -probably have endecLin a score but for .the* fact that the ball was kicked too hard across the line ancl struck a spectator, a force down resulting—the first up to this stage of the game. , : A few minutes afterwards, Dey, who all through had played a- rattling game—per-, haps the best back game on the ground,—beat s the opposing backs, and was instrumental in carrying, the play to within a few yards -of ;the. goal. Kaikorai " worked up to the bwenty-fiye, where an-infringement of the rules ygave the: Red and Blacks a free: kick. Nl'Kewen wets entrusted with the attempt, and succeeded in putting the oval fairly between the' posts, thus bringing the scores even. After the score Alhambra* gave the Kaikorai very little .opportunity of taking them by surprise,, and kept up a vigorous attack. Kaikorai, however, was as %'igorous on the defence, and successfully resisted repeated and numerous attempts to get ..cross the line; andwhen the whistle sounded the game stood : *' Kaikorai ■'.. 3 points Alhambra .. 3 points -■'.;; "X- Union v. Dunedin. / -There was a rather sparse attendance at the Caledonian ground to witness-'the above match. .The field qf play was in capital order, but a strong south-west wind blew, which was taken advantage of by Minn, who won the toss. . 'The* Maroons soon invaded the home team's quarters, and, after some hot work; the latter were forced down. Good play by M'Donald, assisted by fumbling by the visitors| backs, let the Blues into their opponents' territory, and some good passing by the home backs resulted in Stephenson getting in at o ei COr ,per- M' Kay was unsuccessful with the lack. The Maroons again became aggressive, but the fine kicking of M'Kay repeatedly removed the danger. A nice.passing bout by the visitors backs gave Gunthorpe a chance, but that player, in attempting to wend his* way through the opposing backs, fell/Another chance was given the same player shortly afterwards, but he failed to take the leather. Minn- Hams, and Forsyth, each had a shot at goal from kicks, but none were skiccessiul, though all made good attempts. The Blues now carried play to the other end, but there was. no further score when half-time was called When hostilities were resumed the : wind had decreased considerably The Union had the Blues in difficulties," but the only outcome was a force down The home team retaliated, and, with-play on the Maroons side of. the half-distance* M'Kav had : three. shots at goal in quick succession, but failed- to add to the score. The Union forwards, who, up to this stage, hacl shown very poor form, now asserted themselves and repeatedly carried the play into the home team s quarters, only to see the leather sent to the other end of the field by M'Kay's big kicks. Tha visitors, however, stuck to their work, and several beautiful passing b m ', ts j.- nvariably ended in Gunthorpe failing to take the leather, ancl thus missing excellent chances of scoring. The Maroons were eventually driven back; and 5 ['Kay had another unsuccessful sbotat goal from a free kick. Neutral play ensued, and when Mr W. H. Haydon sounded for time the scores stood: Dunedin ..'3 points. Union .. ..Nil. ZINGAHI-RICHMOND V. PIRATES. ■This match was played at Monteciilo in the presence of a large crowd of spectators. The ground was very hard, but the play was spoilt by a wind.which, in the first spell especially blew very strongly across the ground. Pirates won the toss and played with the sun behind them, Zingari kicking off. From a scrum the Zingari forwards broke away ancl took the play to the Pirates' line, but Rattray, by a good kick into touch, relieved. A series of free kicks to the Pirates'saw the play removed to* the Zingari line, but the Colours'' forwards, headed by the Smith brothers and Macfarlane' broke away -on a splendid dribbling rush, the ball going out into touch close to the Pirates' lipe. From the throw in Burt and Priest broke away, and. aided by good kicking on the part of Bragg, took the play to the Zingari twenty-five. Here scrum after scrum took place, the Colours' forwards invariably getting the bally but the backs, owing to the wind, could not gain much ground. From a mark secured by Austin A. Smith had a shot at goal, the ball going.just outside the posts. Half time was called without a score by eithei sicle. From the kick off the Colours' forwards rushed the play down-to the Pirates' hne, but a splendid kick by Dennv relieved. Burt and Maclean came away with the ball and looked like scoring, their progress being stopped by A. Smith kicking smartly into touch.-" From the throw in the Colours' forwards, who were playing witli good combination, swept down the field and over ihe Pirates' line, where Hobbs lay on the ball, but it was brought back for a knock on. The Colours here had a shot at goal, the ball falling under the bar, and G. Smith, following up smartly, prevented a'return. A scrum' was formed right under the Pirates' goal, but the Zingari lost a chance to score by an infringement. From this point the game was very slow, until near the call of time, when I nest made a splendid dash for the line but was collared within a yard or so. Time was called shortly after with the score:

Pirates ...,'

Nil Zingari-Eichmoncl Nil

Southern , v.. University.' The University won' the toss, ancl. on Saturday, much to the surprise of'the. Southerner!?, decided to play against the wind. -The visitors soon hacl their opponents in trouble, and for off-side play the Southerners wore awarded a free kick, from which Olson placed a neat goal. Macdonald's kick out was neatly returned by Chambers. Fisher ancl Gregg headed a fine rush, and took the ball to the halfway flag, where some loose play followed. Neil, Olson, and Cavanagh were conspicuous in a dribbling rush, the ball being taken to within a few yards of the goal line. From a scrum Burgess passed neatly to Duncan, and the latter transferred to Simpson, who crossed the line,'but the try was disallowed. Tho Southerners were not, however, to be denied, and kept the home team busy defending, until AVhite' broke away, and was not collared uutil reaching the twenty-five flag. The 'Varsity heeled out' smartly, ancl Armstrong, beating his man,' ran well down the field, but he lost a good chance by passing the ball forward. For an infringement the Southern were awarded a'free kick, the ball going out past the halfway flag. The University forwards were no match for their opponents, either in the scrum or in. the loose, and consequently their backs were at a disadvantage. Willet,. Foster, and Neil broke, away, but O'Shea* kicked neatly into . touch. A good kick by Simpson took : the play to within a few yards of the 'Varsity's line, and from a loose scrum that player again got possession, and dodging through the 'Varsity backs, scored halfway between the; posts and ' touohline. Bennet placed a neat goal. ; The Southern, who were playing splendidly, kept up a strong attack, but were met with, stubborn resistance, the whistle sounding for half-time,without* any further score. In the second spell,'with the wind at their backs, the*' Varsity were confident of improving matters, but the Southern forwards succeeded in getting the ball in the scrums, and by good kicking and collaring, kept the line clear,: Macdonald kicked well down the field, and Duncan returned. Armstrong, O'Shea, Wi Repa, and Orbell got on a nice passing rush, but. the latter was well and successfully tackled by: Wilkins. Gregg, Sale, and Fisher, broke away, but the latter kicking too hard, a force.down resulted. Fast and open play followed,-Chambers, making a good run down the line, jumped right over White, and was-only pushed into touch in time to save a score. Long kicking by the. University backs carried'the ball into the visitors' twenty-five, the home team, making desperate efforts to score. Bennet relieved with a amart run down the line, and the whistle sounded no side, leaving the score: — Southern- ... 8 points University .. nil

SECOND GRADE FLAG MATCHES.

The University Second met and. defeated the Port Chalmers at Port by 10 points to 6. For the 'Varsity G. Thomson secured twp tries, both of whicli Gibson converted; while for the Port M'Queen kicked a penalty goal, and Cable scored' a try. Mr Jefferson gave every satisfaction as referee. An evenly contested match between* the Union C and Dunedin resulted in a victory f(sr the former by. 8 points to '3. W;'Thomson and J. Peake scored ; for the winners, and Uttley converted one of the tries; while for the Dunedin Wardplaced a penalty goal. The match between .the Union* A and Union B resulted, after a friendly game, in the former winning by 6 points to 3. Hutchison and. Heron scored for the A team, and Wenborn secured a good try for the B. The Alhambra!, and Zingari -Richmond Second Fifteens! met on the / Reclaimed ground, the former winning by 11-: points to X points. For the winners.Peake.scored two tries and Beveridge one, Larkins being responsible for converting* one. .' The match between High School and Ravensbourne, played at Ravensbpurne, resulted in a* victory for the'latter by 6 points to 3. For the winners, Patterson converted a penalty kick, and George. scored a try; while the High School scored,a penalty goal.

OTHER MATCHES.

White Rose and Taieri; Drivers made a draw of the game played between them at -Eraser's Paddock, neither side scoring. 'The former are open to play any junior teams.' An Auckland .telegram states that in the Rugby Union senior, matches' the City and Grafton played a drawn game,-each side scor-, ing a try. Newton beat Parnell by ' 1 points! to 3. Ponsonby and Suburbs played- a drawn( game, 3 points each. , . • A Wellington telegram states; that in tho senior matches Oriental beat Poneke by B,to nil; Petone beat Wellington by 11 to 6; Athletic and Melrose played. a,drawn game, neither side scoring. * .". -."'..-' A Christchurch; telegram states that in the senior football matches Kaiapoi (8),: beat Merivale"(7) ; Christchurch'(l'4) beat Albion (8)';"■ Linwood (17) beat Sydenham (nil)..-

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. The following table shows the positions of the senior Association teams*.—• ~~~ ~r' :'r I. .~~~ IT" ~ ■"■■'■'-■■ on .. ~-. ;? „-» : ■■■..*' ciub. •§&■: ■*,■•:■ a f2:-ss-s'. *Z£ o 'In a "a oS s _> c- - *■-- o c_>-C_C *o fl_ ■•* ■■ PCS <pj - Roslyn ... ... 7 6: — li'3fS 7/ 3 . Northern ... : ... ,7 ' 5 '• 1 1 2ti 12 '■ 1 AVakari 7 -3 • 2 2j 19 10 1 Southern ... ... 7 1' 3 3 1 7 11 2 Gre**m Island ... 7 l'b 1 1,5 go Mornington ... 7! — 5 I 2 .1." 4 37 1 As only .the last two matches played count' for the' Charity Banner, it will be.seen that Northern really lie first; and Southern third, for the banner. **'"7 -'."," MonNiNGToxy. Wakari. • The Mornington met the-Wakari at AVakari and/managed to secure'a draw,.each side scoring a goal. The Wakari kicked off against a strong wind, the ball being- returned "by M'Donald, and. the Mornington-forwards, by fast following up,, soon had the Wakari on the defence. Anderson and Grey "put in several- good _ shots, ' but; were unable "'to beat Arthur, the Wakari's goalkeeper, . who' was playing a safe game. Several goal kicks were registered against AVakari.^ The Mornington men were not to be denied,'and came with a grand passing rush, in which all the forwards were prominent. . Lainchbury centred well, and the ball came to Morrison,'who shot, .but the leather was knocked out by Arthur to Grey, who wasted no time .hi .putting''it between the posts. From the kick-off the AVakari got on agood passingyrushy in v/hich J. M'Millan and Wright were seen to advantage, and took the leather to MorningtonY goal, where AVhelan, Mornington's goalkeeper,: cleared in his usual style. ' This-, was the only time he handled the ball in the first spell The leather wss rushed down the field again, and when half-time was called it was very near AVakari's line. On changing ends the AVakari, with the strong-wind at their backs, expected to run up a big score, but'this was not the case. Grey set the ball in motion for Mornington. Wakari returned, and soonhad the visitors in difliciilties. The .ball was rushed to Mornington's goal, but Lang and M'Donald, who were playing sale, cleared their line, and hard kicking'by Wakari resulted in a goal kick. The .kick out was returned by D. M'Milla-n, and AVakari followed up well and scored. • Fro'in ' the kick-off Lainchbury secured, and took the leather up the field to. Wakari's line, where Mornington was awarded a corner kick. Lang was entrusted with the kick, and centred well, but AVright, Morrison, and J. M'Millan took the ball down the field with a great rush, and a score. -\vas averted only by the good play of AVhelan, The whistle was blown for time shortly after by Mr Calder, who' gave every satisfaction as referee,'*with the ball in Mornington's territory. D. M'Millan, Morrison, ancl Adams : were the pick of the AVakari backs, and J. M'Mill&n, Wright, and Morrison the most prominent ■ forwards'! Of the Mornington. Whelan, in goal,.*-was sure, clearing his goal time after.time. M'Donald -Ind Lang were the pick of the backs, and of an even lot of forwards Lainchbury,: Grey, and Anderson were the pick. ■ •"'-■'■ PvOslyk v.: Southern. The Roslyn and Southern teams met at Southern Park, and an evenly-contested game resulted in a draw, each side scoring 2 goals. Roslyn, playing witli the wind in the first* spell, immediately assumed the aggressive but fine kicking by the Southern backs brousrht relief. Good kicking by.%bson and Dodd once more put the Southern goal in danger, and shots from Ussher and Robertson both hit the crossbar and rebounded. After this the ball travelled up and down the field at a great rate, neither side having any | distinct advantage. Shortly before half-time a pretty bit of play by the Southern forwards ' resulted m Pat on scoring with a 'good shot. Roslyn started off well in the second spell, and were not long in equalising, matters, Lameron being forced through his goal before he could clear. Shortly afterwards a •rood rush by the visitors let Brown score. Ihe Southern made great efforts to get level again, and'from a free kick Nagle centred well, and Paton again scored. After this, play became-fast ancl willing, and the hill vanguard made several fine rushes, but the defence of the Southern backs was very sound and when time was called no further score had been registered. The Southern played a better all-round game than they have ever done before. The banks one and all, showed splendid form,! their him kicking being the chief feature of the match. The forwards also acquitted themselves well, and worked hard from start to finish. Fleming, Paton, and Holland being particularly prominent. Roslyn were creatlv handicapped by the very lumpy ground, and i also by the absence of their dashing centre forward. Stables, who is suffering from an injured leg. The backs were a bit off colour and did not kick nearly so well as their opponents. Hiddleston, Dobson, and E. AVilkinson, however, put in a lot.pf sound work. S. Brown, Ussher. and Robertson were the pick of the forwards, who played a hard game

throughout, but lacked their usual combination. Mr A. North gave satisfaction with the whistle." Northern v. Green Island. The Northern won the above match by one goal to nothing. In the*first spell the game was very even, the play of the Northern forwards (who were considerably weakened by the absence of Vaughan, who strained his leg in a previous match) being much below their usual standard. Hard kicking by the backs of both teams prevented any score being regis-' tered iv the first spell. The Northern in the second spell picked up a good deal, and, playing with much better combination., gave their opponents a very busy time. About halfway through the spell the Northern were awarded a penalty kick, which was taken by Sligo, who landed a- splendid goal. Play after this was mostly in Green Island territory, but first-rate kicking by their backs prevented any further score. Middlemas (Northern) was undoubtedly the best back on. the ground, and deserves special mention for his plucky play. Mr Sjmon acted as referee. OTHER MATCHES. The Green Island Second defeated the Northern Second by 1 goals to 1. For the winners Smcllie (2), Kenz (1), ancl Dempster (1) did the scoring, Clarke doing the same for the Northern. Both teams played very well. '..''.• The match Mornington Second V. Wakari Second was played on Monteciilo, and proved rather: a surprise. Muir (Mornington) having won the toss, decided to play down hill, with a* strong wind in his favour, ancl from the start the Whites (Wakari) were put on the defence, and made a good stand, but by the neat returning by tiie Mornington's backs—B. Sparrow and Hannah particularly —they were enabled tc put in three goals in quick succession. The forward division still continued to play with splendid combination, and at half-time the score stood : Mornington 5 goals, Wakari nil. .The wind during the second spell having almost entirely died away,.' the game proved much more even, but by a, good passing rush, Clark (Mornington) managed to head a neat goal. Wakari now livened up, and Gillespie getting possession carried the ball right down the field, '■■and shot a beauty. From this out the play was: of a give-and-take nature, and ho further score resulted, Mornington thus winning,by 6 goals to 1. For the winners goals were scored by Lochhead (2), Clark (2), Muir and Wise (1 each), while Gillespie scored for the losers. Mornington showed splendid : combination, and too much cannot be said in favour of the splendid kicking of "Scotty" Hannah. Lcchhead should centre more, and if he did not take such reckless shots lie would find it would pay better. The losers lacked combination ancl seemed beaten at every point, although Gillespie1 and tho goalkeeper put in some ; really serviceable work. Mr Dobie had control of the whistle,'and gave every satisfaction.'..

NOTES.ON THE RUGBY PLAY.

, As might have been expected, very great interest was manifested in the match between the Kfiikorai and Alhambra, which attracted the most numerous attendance, of any match', during "the prepent season. '.The game was a decidedly exciting one, and although it ended in a draw the Alhambra, on the whole, , had the best of the play. The forwards *all round 'gave a good.'account of themselves. The Kaikorai Beat the opposing forwards in the pack scrum, but the Red aiid Blacks, on the other hand, showed .to: much, better advantage in the loose forward play. The! two halfbacks, Dey (Alhambra) and Mason (Kaikorai), both played remarkably plucky games, the former putting in work which was of inestimable value to his side. Duncan, as usual, showed up remarkably well, and gained a lot of ground at times by ■' his. well-known play. Armit, while not, perhaps, up to form in the first spell, was really good,in the latter' half of the game; and saved his side over and over again. Oh the Whole, the Kaikorai backs played a good game, and were very safe. Of the Alhambra backs, Elder and Dey were the most prominent. Mr A. Downes was referee. '';.'.' ■ "' ■ . The play in the Dunedin-Union match was distinctly disappointing. There were, certainly, occasions when first-class form was shown, but these occasions were so few; and farbetween as to render the match, on the whole, one of dull mediocrity. The Blues' forwards have_ improved; greatly since these two clubs, met in the early part of the season, and they were very successful in getting possession of the leather iiuthe early stages of the game, be-' sides'which they showed to advantage in the loose work. In the second half, however, the Maroons' vanguard pulled themselves together and showed their true form, repeatedly getting the ball in scrums, and:also making some fine rushes. The play by which Stephenson scored w,as good, the passing being clean and. well-timed. The Union backs, towards the end of the,* game, effected some nice passing rushes, '.jihd had it not been for the inability of .Gunthorpe to take the ball they.must have scored on two or three .occasions, for the field was made clear for him to run in j without opposition. M'Kay, the Dunedin full I -back, kicked magnificently, and often gained great stretches of ground.. Mackenzie was not at his best, though he also kicked well. Connor, at centre, played a sound and service- j able game. Stephenson was up to liis usual standard. M'Donald, playing at five-eighths, did yeoman service, using his speed to great advantage, and often interfering with tho Maroons! passing. The forwards were an even lot, ahd it. would be invidious ,to mention anyone. Of, the Union backs, Armstrong, Duthie, and I Munro-were in fine form, the latter gaining: a good deal of ground by excellent kicking. Of the forwards, A. Beadle was again the most prominent, and Rowlatt also showed to advantage. Towards the end of the game Mr Haydon, the referee', ordered M'Kewen, one of the Dunedin forwards, off the ground for striking an opponent. In the match between'the Pirates and Zin-gari-Richmond, the play throughout was mainly confined to the forwards, the wind preventing any good'passing. The Zingari backs came away time andagain with'thi ball, but it generally ended iii a knock on or a throw forward. The backs on the Pirates' side contented themselves with kicking into touch, and were thus. the means of gaining large stretches of ground. 4 Bragg was distinctly the best of the Pirates' backs, his running ancl kicking being splendid. Denny, Sutton, and Rattray also showed up prominently. Fordyce, the''"Zingari frill back, had not much* work to do. Of the other backs, A. Smith, H. Smith (who had the misfortune to severely j twist his knee), and'Turnbull'all showed good form. The Zingari had considerably the best of the play amongst the forwards, both in the scrums and open, the Smith brothers boing responsible for.most of the work. Macfarlane and Stewart also showed up well. Burt was the most prominent forward on the Pirates' side, Priest, Thomson, and Salmond also putting in good work.* Mr H. Harris had control of the game, his decisions giving general satisfaction. . ■ The University v. Southern match -.was played at Tahuna Park, the ground being in perfect order.. The strong wind Whioh was blowing interfered but little with the play," which was very open. The Southern must be complimented.en their all round food-play, thdn- forwards, though lighter, than. thenopponents, succeeding invariably in gaining possession of the ball, while in the loose they carried everything before them. The backs, though playing a sound defence, were rather weak in attack, and lacked'combination. The University fought hard from start to finish, their backs playing their usual fine game, and had it not been for the stubborn defence of. their opponents must have scored on several occasions. For the Southern, Wilkins, at full back, played safely. Bennet, though putting in some good work, did not play as well as usual... Chambers made no mistakes. Simpson collared well, but was out of his place on several occasions. Duncan is the making of a good player, but should not try to beat too many men.i Burgess played one of his best games this season. The forwards, one ancl all, showed up well, and special mention must be made of the front row men; It is chiefly owing to their getting possession so frequently in the scrum that their side were enabled to come out with such flying colours. Allen, the 'Varsity full back, took the bail well, but his kicking was of a faulty order. White was the pick of the three-quarters, and played an excellent all-round game. O'Shea stopped rushes ancl kicked well. Orbell, at wing, had some goocl chances, and showed speed, but his opportunities were not made the most of. Of the halves, Macdonald was decidedly the pick, and put in an enormous lot of effective work. As far as the forwards were concerned, Sale, Fisher, and Gregg must be accorded special praise. Mr E. Bremner, who made his first appearance as a senior referee, gave his decisions witli the utmost fairness, and evidently had the courage of his opinions, paying no attention to the dissatisfaction exhibited by the Onlookers on one or two occasions.