FOOTBALL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13946, 4 July 1907, Page 10

FOOTBALL.

1 ' Bt Full 13act. NEW ZEALAND TEA It IN ,; AUSTRALIA. July 13, v. Now South Wiles, at Sydney. July 17, t, New South Wales, at Sydney, July -JO, r. Australia, at Sydney. July 24, v. Queanaland, at Briihami. July 37, v, Queensland, at Brisbane. •Augmt 8. v. Australia, at Briibaae. August 16, v. Anatolia, at Sjdaaj.

, Tho following tables show tho position of tho Various teams in the Second, Third, atjd l'ourth Grade competitions up to and including Juno 22:— • SECOND GRADE.

Booth, M'Donald, Casoy, Eckhold, Pa,ton and Johnston, tho Olago members of tho Now Zealand team for Australia, left Dunodin by tho first express yesterday, on route to Wellington, where they embark on Saturday for Australia. Prior to 'their departure to join tho New Zealand team in Wellington for Australia E. E. Booth and A. M'Donald were each presented with a handsomo travelling rug from tho Ksikorai Club. Mr E, Humel mode tbo presentation on behalf of tho members of tho olub. • Messis I'. R. Lanagan (brother of James Lanagan, advisory coach to Stanford University, California, who is at present ih Wellington studying Rugby methods with a view to impacting the knowledge to a university team, iu California) and W. P. Fuller (mombors of tho party who are oil tho Rugby mission in New Zealand) arrived in Duncdin by tho Melbourne boat yesterday. Tho visitors were introduced

to tho ioadirig Rugby authorities in tho * city, who hastened 1o tell them "they should have been here last week" to witness the University-Southern match. In tho afternoon Messrs Lunagan and Fuller \voro esoortod to tho North Ground to witness the prnotico game of tho University, and were afterwards shown over tho Uni-

voreity Buildings. The visitors leave by ■ tho steamer for Wellington to-day, and i will witness the match between tho New Zealand team ami'a Wellington roprescntn,t ivo team on Saturday. They will afterwards return to Australia for tho purnoso of seeing tho matches botwecn the Now Zealand team and tho New South Wales teams in Sydney. Athletes will bo interested to know that Jlr Lanagan is, one of tho 1 leading field exponents at Stanford University, and holds the splendid reoord of I2ft 4in for the polo vault. Jluoh of the success of University's win over Southern on Saturday was due to tho ' fact that nearly every man in the University team was yards faster than the corresponding player on the Southern side, 'l'lie injury to.Kindlcy, the Southern full iback, on Saturday consisted of a. dislocated shoulder. Tho popular Southern player will be unable to take part in any futuro engagement of his club this season. The "Official Guide," which is not a guide in tho strict, sense of tho term, requires to be brought more up-to-date to •bo of real boncfit to the public. Not only aro the names of the players ' fro- . qiicntly incorrect, but their weights are not always true to scale. It would perhaps bo a good plan if senior players forwarded their correct tonnage to. tho secretary of tho local union, who could havo tho information embodied in tho guide. What, however, is of more' importance than the weight of, tho players is that the names of tho contestants should be correct, or as nearly so as possible, remembering the demands of the printer. George Thomson, the ox-'Varsity captain, was again prevailed upon to turn out on Saturday. For tho first 20 minutes ho ■was-very prominent, and worked liked a Trojan, but thereafter tho pace of tho gamo and tho "condition" of tho 'Varsity forwards began to tell, and he hung out unmistakable signals of distress. Harrison, who had his hand injured in the match against Union recently, was an interested spectator of his team's engagement against Southern, on Saturday. Tile 'Varsity forward still carries his hand in • a sling, but hopes aro held out of jiie being able to play ngain this season, The publio generally, and that large section which takes its Rugby every Saturday in particular, will bo. ploased to hear that Alan Adams, tho 'Varsity ccntro threequarter, is now out of dangor, and making etoady progress towards recovery. A Sydney friend advises that tho ap{proaching 1 visit of tho Now Zealand team is creating keen interest in Australia, and that tho general opinion is that tho Maori- . Janders will bo up against a formidable" Rugby proposition when they meet tho New South Welshmen.

Tho dclogatea from tho South Otago Subunion, who. waited on tho local union on •Monday ovetting for tho purpose of scouring finanoial assistance towards referees' expenses,' threw some interesting sidelights 'on . tho travelling oxpenses . incurred by country dabs. One delegate remarked that the club ho .represented paid out between £70 and £80 during a season. A well-known Southern enthusiast, who usually seeb refuge in the press-box at the Caledonian Ground, probably strong in jtbo belief of his team's superiority, chose the open' to view Saturday's big game. He .was quickly singled out, and made'the object of tho <good-natured banter of his colloaguoe, who hastened to assure him that tho. banner was not always to the swift. Tho (air sex at football matches was the of some comment at Monday night's meeting of tho local union. This was occasioned by the overcrowding of the grand_ stand at Saturday's big match. Ono committeeman moved that ladies should be ohorged admission to the stand, but although tho motion was seconded with a ' nwj.f mvpJiijig Ajivsmise.lt wet with

no .Bpport from tho commit-too, tho members of which were of tho ' opinion that it waa an oxcollent thing for tho game that tho ladice should turn out in such numbora _to football. This is, of courec, the opinion of tho majority j but some means should be taken to prevent overcrowding at future contests, and in view of tho approaching intorprovinoial fixtures immediate action is necessary. The members of the Union team are to bo heartily congratulated on their win on Saturday over tho onoe-rodoubtable Kaikorai team. It is many years since tho Maroons triumphed over, the Blue-aJid-blacks, but there is a fly in the amber: Kaikorai have appealed against a try awarded to the Union. Owing to hi 9 departure for Australia the evidence of M'Donald, the Kaikorai captain, was heard at Monday night's meeting of the Rugby Union. Further hearing of the appeal will take place a.t next meeting of the union. ' Casey, the "All Black" hooker, waa more prominent in tho match against 'Varsity than he has been in any of the previous contests in which liis club h&3 boon engaged this season. With throe of their best players out of tho team, Southern will be considerably weakened in their future engagements this scaSon. It will occasion somo hard thinking to replace Kindley, Eckhold, and Casey. Fred Given, the A 1 ham bra and Otago representative forward, purposes adhering to his resolution made a week or two ago of retiring from the game. Last week I had occasion to remark that Southern were over-doing tho goal-potting business. After Saturday's match tho statement must be repeated with added cmphaai6. Nearly every man in the Southern team appears to imagine that ho has a special mission to pot goals. The flying shot taken from the field is a fine spectacular effort; but when tries ,aro sacrificed to mere attempts it potting it is time to use some Rujji; intelligence. Otago will .be fully engaged with representative matches this season, and tho public may look forward to Mine !nter.;sting. contests. Auckland. Wairarapa, Wellington, Canterbury, and Southland ar. l . to visit Dunodin in turn. The match between a combined country team and n metro|>o!itan team at the conclusion of "country week" will serve ma trial, match prior , to the selection "of tho

Qiago representative team to meet Auckland on Avgiist, 31. A. match will be played in Wellington on Saturday between a Wellington representative team and the Now Zealand team, prior to tho tatter's departure for Australia.

Sealing, the Auckland forward, goes to Australia, although reports have been freely ciroulated to'the contrary. The on moje occasions than one been put to us (says the Foxton Herald): "How is it that when a player at football oither hints his head, leg, Arm, or other member, his clubmatos always rub his stomach?" This is a well-known fact, but it -is noh in our power to answer. Amongst those travelling to Australia with the New Zealand team are "Gof!"

Warren and Ike Hyams, both representing local newspapers. The champion mean thief has just come to light. A player who had filled an eleventh-hour 'vacancy left' his false teeth in tho dressing room, and while the gamo was in progress they were abstracted from his pocket! There is a strong opinion in Wellington Rugby circles that 'a big mistake has bwn made in giving Booth' the seat in the Now Zealatfd coach in place of Dive, who dropped out owing to a bad teg. There is plenty of defensive talent in the colonial rearguard without tho inclusion of the Otago man (says a Wellington writer), and Wriglny, on his showing here t few weeks ago, would have been an improvement in

very many departments. I am not so sure that wo have not ono or two players in Wellington—Toohill, for instance—who would liavo been a better choice. An Auckland comment: A southern exchange gleefully points to the fact that play is of such a high standard in the south that six representatives for Australia have been selected from Otago. The fact that two of the three selectors who chose the

team hail from tho south perhaps has a little more to do with it than the standard of play in Dunodin. Evidently the result of the North v. South Island match has no significance in Duncdin.

Rugger enthusiasts throughout the colony will regret to hear that this is George Tyler's lost season of football. For nine seasons tho City skipper has been amonget our foroinost players, and , this year ,is at his best. Ho retires at the zenith of his career.

Wallace will malic the trip to Sydney with the New Zealand team. He has arranged his private affairs in such a way as to permit of his representing the colony. The gate at the City-Ponsonby match oji Saturday was a record, tho takings amounting to £135. "Tho tour is officially abandoned," is the way in which one who has been identified with the proposed professional team to England expressed himself to an Auckland writer the other night. But subsequent conversation led me to believe that this abandonment is only temporary, and probably something definite will be published when the New Zealand team has returned from Australia. , Various stories wero'current on Saturday morning concerning the physical fitness of several prominent Unjversity players. Scannoil was feeljrig the effects of his injury of the previous Saturday, Lang had met with a mishap to his nose (ako sustained in the conflict of tho previous week), Leyden had tho_ misfortune to run a nail into his foot, while Dansoy was reported to bo recovering from indisposition. Add to this tho absence of Harrison and Adams, and wonder no longer that there were gloomy forbodings in the 'Varsity circles as to tho afternoon s prospects. ■ However, 'Varsity rose superior to tho occasion, \ Scannell's injury did not prevent lum playing a fine game at full back, Lang s nose scented battle, and its owner played tho keener for it; Leyden's spiKgfl foot certainly did prevent him taking part in the game, but there was played a worthy substitute; while Dansev's indisposition never made that player feel more'disposed. , llie match against Southern was a delightful game |o watch—fast and open, and •J j Wlt ll ineidcnt - Jt was a trifle onesided, thnre wofe opposition enough to Kjvo.a genuine' thrill to the contest. Varsity out-inan<Buvrcd tlioir opponents from the outset, and moved with the swiftness of torpedo boats amongst ironclads. One was pleased to see Scannoll back in his position as guardian of the goal after his recent injury. The 'Varsity man played a fine game, as he usually docs. Seanncli takes tho ball with great accuracy on the full, and, moreover, goes to meet it. making ground All the way. Against Southern ocannell s defence was not tested, but. we know what he can do in this direction when occasion warrants.' On present form tho Vawity man is ono of the safest, full backs in Dunedin, and in making this statement. I am_ not unmindful of the fact that lie sometimes leaves an opening in the last line of dcfence.

The 'Varsity three-quarter lino were out to givo tho spectators a treat, and they tossed tho ball about with that freedom which borders on recklessness. With any other team than 'Varsity the passing would be gloriously wild and erratic, but tho pace of the Blues enables them to quickly recover from any mistake made by a reckless pass.

Nuku wai played oti tho wing of the three-quarter line. a position for which lie possesses some qualification. In llie first spell this dusiro member of the 'Varsity rearguard did not get much to do, and for quite ft time in the sceoml spell Nuku played himself sick to get a sight of the ball. On those occasions, however, on which lio did receive n ixiss Nnku made the most of the opportunities, fielding the bal, with certainty and running with race pace. Pace is, indeed, Nuku's principal qualification tb the position of three-quarter back. Gih'ay. in the centre, playcil one of his best games this season. On the wing of tho three-quarter line. Gilray had to wait for the play to come to him. In the centre he cannot get away from it, and the Rhodes scholar likes it. Against Southern he fairly revelled in the position, getting through no end of intelligent work. He fielded the lull well, and made several good openings. Ono fine run in the seoend spoil, when lie cut in and left tho opposition looking foolish, earned frantio applause from the ring side and grand stand. Macpherson, who Iras been rapidly improving in his play, last Saturday furnished ono of the spectacular treats of the afternoon. His swerve running was as disconcerting to his opponents as it was delightful to the spectators. Some of the passes intended for the dashing 'Varsity wing threequarter wore frequently wido of the mark, duo oil occasions to Macpherson being out of his place. On the whole. Macpherson played brilliantly, but a fine effort was sometimes marred by a faulty pass at the conclusion of a run.

Tho fiive-eighths Lomas and Wi Repa had a strenuous afternoon. They were in the thick of tho fray throughout, and tho majority of the passing rushes were of their making. Lomas played with his customary intelligence, and his fielding of the ball from

Wi Rcpa played with great dash, and, aa usual, it took quite a host of tho Southern taoklers to down him, He scorns tho orthodox, and one can never anticipate his movements. Were Wi Repa to follow the lines of tho 'Varsity play, or 'Varsity to take tho load from Wi Repa, it would mako for greater harmony in tho Blues' back division. Early on Saturday morning it was reported that. Dansey was not feeling in the best of .form, and there were grave misgivings in 'Varsity circles in consequence, but the Light Blue half back played one of his best games. He whipped the ball out with great rapidity, and although at times his passes wore not always well judged, tho transfers were never' laoking in accuracy. Dansoy was a veritable will-o'-the ; wisp on attack, and his sinuous running and acrobatic punting were the delight of tho spectators. The 'Varsity forwards as usual played well in tho loose, and frequently took a hand in the passing rushes. Their work on the line-out, too, showed marked improvement on previous efforts. The Blues wero boaten for the -bail in the majority of tho scrums, but.it matters not to the 'Varsity, for their speed and general resouroefulnc&s open up for receiving the leather half a dozen other avenues which are a sealed book to their opponents. In Saturday's game all the forwards worked hard, and mado for tho excellent combination. of the team.

Up to the time of his. unfortunate accident Kindley played well as full back for Southern. I have always had more than a passing woakness for Kindley's style of play, and it lias been further enhaiioed by his efforts this season. Against 'Varsity Kindley took the ball splendidly on the full, and his kicking was clean and full of power. As a last line of defence Kindley is sound, but on Saturday the pace of tho.'Varsity backs beat, him,

The Southern threequarter line compared very unfavourably with the opposition, and one looked in vain for tho life and movement which was not forthcoming. Tho Southern. threequarters appeared to be imbued with the one idea; kick and find the line. This they did with conspicuous SUOCO6S, but if an effort had been made to instil into the play some system of attack it would have gone far to prove the merit of the Southern " throes." Goldsmith on the wing was the pick of the luie, and he alone attempted to infuse dash into the play. 'Ho ran strongly and followed up, in fine style, ■ and was ' frequently the means of crippling a promising 'Varsity attack. The ox-Christchurch' man has greatly improved in his play during tho past week or two, and for this improvement ho is to be heartily congratulated.

Harley in the centre has not tho originality gecossary to make a successful oenire. He plods along on tho samo old lines week after week, without making an attempt to develop a new line of attack. Of his willingness there is no doubt, but he lacks resource. On Saturday his play consisted of fielding tho ball and finding tho lino.' Thus far ho was successful, but ono looks for moro in a centre threequarter. 1

Bennet, tho speedy man of tho Southern thrcequarter line, was missing on Saturday, and his place filled on tho wing by one Marct (taking the "official guide" as correct). The new man was, however, weak in the position, and at no stago of the game did he ehow up' to aqy speoial advnntagc. True,' there wero few opportunities which came his way, but those that did reach him he failed to make tho best use of. '

It has frequently'been remarked that the strength of tho Southern team lies in its five-eighth and half back divisions. 'This fact was again well exemplified on Saturday, for nad it not been for the efforts of Chambers, Eckhold, and co. 'Varsity would have soored. much more frequently than they did. Although frequently, beaten by : tho paco of the 'Varsity backs, Chambers played well on defence, and tho wonder is that, swing, tho Southern forwards were securing tho ball from the majority of scrums, no ma not moro prominent on attack.

Eckhold was again the übiquitous player he has so often proved to be this season, but I cannot help remarking that nine out of ten spectators who witnessed the game on Saturday would, prefer Lomas as a five-eighth to the Southern man, Eckhold is by •no stretch of imagination a brilliant player, but he is a tolerably useful one.

Fullarton, the midget scrum half of Southern, received a good deal of "attention" at the' hands of the opposition, but lie never flinched, and got down to rushes with ! almost, reckless abandon. On one occasion Fullarton was made to execute a half circle, which took all the sting out of his play for the time being. He is a plucky-little, player, and.well .we admire that trait in his character as much as anything else. Much was expected of the Southern forwards, and at one i time the vanguard to wear down the opposition, but 'Varsity were always able to turn defence in attack. The Black-and-white forwards played with fine dash, and on occasions broko away in dangerous-looking rushes, but the speed and dexterity of tho 'Varaity backs, who swept up the ball in the'ruck, crippled the charges before they could be driven homo. Southern forwards frequently kicked too hard, with the inevitable result.. They were very successful in tho scrums, which gives pause to ask why they did not make more use of their opportunities.

The match Taieri Rovers v. ZingariRichmond, played at Carisbrook, was remarkable for the number of chancer thrown away by Zingari-Richmond in the first half. The ball was only out of Taieri Rovers' twenty-fivo twice during that period. Although Zingari only won by 3 points, the score in no way indicates tho merits in tho play of the team. Had Zingari made more of their opportunities their score would have been much larger. . The forwards of both teams played well, but tho backs lacked combination. Mehajski and Milne were absent from the Taieri team, and their services were sadly missed.

Grant an Association player, filled Mehalski's place, and although perhaps strange to the position, shaped fairly well. His kicking was of immense service to his side. Anderson was the pick of his side, going down to the Zingari forward rushes fearlessly. He is no doubt the mainstay of tho Covers' backs.

Watson was tha pick of the threeqfiarlers, although he is not the player of a couple' of seasons ago. ■Scott, the Taieri full back, played ono of his best games this 6easoti, and although he had his hands full all day he ca-mo through the ordeal oreditably. Of tho Taieri • forwards Thomson was easily the pick, his line play and loose work being above tho ordinary. He was well supported by M'Fadden and Barnes. Davidson was absent from the ranks of Zingari. Had he been playing his side would have in all probability increased their score. Davidson is suffering from a bad knee, but will be found in his place next Saturday. Of the Zingari backs £cl)an was easily the pick, his kicking, running, and passing being above the average. He is a rapidlyimproving player, and, should be the makings of a first-class scrum half. Thompson, at full back, played safely, although he is inclined to run too far before kicking. Reddington and M'Laehlm played well at threc-quartore, the former using his speed to more advantage than usual, but should learn not to speculate so much.

Graham was not a success as five-eighth and would make a better forward. Collie played fairly well, and i was ably supported by Smart.

The Zingari forwards defeated their opponents in the scrum and loose play, but were often badly beaten on the line-out! Patterson shone out in the loose, but seems inclined to shirk the heavy work. He is a fine stamp of a player. Marett, ,w, a »<l Abbott (2) were 'easily tho pick ot a hue set of forwards. The result of the Pirates-liunedin match eanio as a surprise to the football public. lNovertiieless the supporters of the "Skull and Crossbones" were confident that their leam would down the Dark Blues. Although there was onlv a difference of 3 points between the teams, the Blacks, on tho day, wore the hotter teuni. Jenkins, at full hack, was again in great form. He is playing better-than ever this season.

Nicholson, on the wing, did,what he had t.i do well. This plavcr did not hesitate when .Tardine gave him the ball near the Dunedin lino, but was over in a trice. i was pleased to see Femvick playing so well. His line-out work was verv good. In Thomson and Duncan the Blacks have a capita! pair of hooker.*.

Stalker, Dunediri's full back, made few mistakes. Tliis player kicks well, and has a fair turn of speed. I should lilte. to see him in the three-quarter line. Woreer, in the centre, when he did get the ball, showed he knew what to do with

Clarke and O'Sullivan, the five-eighths, were not a great success. They must remember that there arc other backs" in the team.

Ivimey was easily the pick of the Forjactai Ctbia- pisygx . Jaard fj&rq alart to

finish. The goal he kicked was a good one.

By invitation, Professor, Starr Jordan, of the Leland Stanford University (California), who 16 touring the colonies, was present at Lancaster Park on Saturday (writes my Christchurch correspondent), and he expressed himself as delighted with tho exhibition given in tho Christchurch-Sydenham game. He saw Rugby played in Sydney, but considered the New Zealand players better-conditioned, and did not think our Australian-cousins could keep up the pace that was set in the game at Lancaster Park. After the American game he admired the open play of Rugby and the good 'kicking. Professor Jordan was instrumental in banishing the American alleged football from the Californian universities in favour of t the Rugbv game; and he says he is more' convinced than ever that the proper course was adopted. Two of his university football coaches are now in the colonics picking up the game as played in the So.uthern Hemisphere, and the professor thinks that the time is not, remote when the American university students and others in the States will have to be reckonod with when international honours are on tapis. This is a direct result of the "All-Blacks'" triumphant tour through Britain and America, fit is rather a pity that Professor Jordan did not witness the match on Saturday alst.—Full Back.]

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. By Left Wing. • There havo been some keen contests on Culling Park this year. Not the least exciting was the match between Northern and Wakari on Saturday, and it was worthy a larger attendance. Commencing with the scoring of tho first goal by Northern almost immediately after the kick-otf, the

interest was maintained right up to tho end of the game, tho last five minutes being

the most sensational of the day. Wakari scored five goals and Northern scored two, yet curiously enough Northern won by 4- goals to 3. The explanation lies in tho fact that two of Wakari's shots were put between tho wrong posts, Wakari opened • with a curious arrangement of their team. Armit played left half and Wright centre half. • Ussher commenced as right half,' opposed to M'Clelland, and later went up forward, shifting again to back until Northern obtained the lead, and' then going forward again. Hayward was unfortunately unable to play for Wakari, and his absence no doubt made a difference. In the first spell honours yyere fairly even, each sido getting two goals. It was in the second half that the excitement rose to its highest pitch. Wakari got a' lead of a goal, and held it for a long, time. In vain Northern players rallied each other. The appeals .from tho left wing' became more than ever pathetic. A heavy silence enveloped' tho Northorn "barrackers," and the lady supporters of Wakari rejoiced discreetly. Northern were regarded as a beaten team, when, with but five minutes to go, two goals were rapped in in ' as many minutes, and the tables wero turned. The Northorn "barrackers" revived, and becanie voluble, whilst the loyal Wakari ladies exclaimed in disappointment. Wright was tho best back on the Wakari side, his kicking being sound and timely. Usehor led the team, starting a good deal of tho forward wprk. His practice of shift, ing from forward to back, and vice versa, is. however, a policy of doubtful wisdom, begetting in him the habit of roaming. When playing'right half back in the first spell, -for instance, with tho responsibility of repressing an experienced player like M'Clelland, ho was found "on one occasion away at the opposite wing backing up the left half. Kilgour, on tto Northern side, played disappointingly in the second spell. Shepherd was very sound, although a miskick of Lis cost a goal. The game was a "keen" one, and there were occasional regrettablo incidents, bo. aides two flagrant instances of handling tho ball—ono when a Northern player, unobserved by tho referee, sought to unfairly assist the ball, through the goal with his hand, and when a Wakari back, observed by tho referee, steadied the ball with his hands.

Largely because of the good offices of the president, Mr. S. S. Myers, who attended the meeting' of tho O.F.A, last Monday with the avowed objcct of pouring oil on tho troubled watere, an opportunity to resume their fixtures has been afforded to Green Island Club. As revealed by the discussion, the position seems to be this: Green Island interpreted the Maori Hill complaint as a charge against tho whole club—an interpretation which, from the wording of the letter, was quite legitimate; Maori Hill are prepared to give an that their loosely-worded charge is intended against certain individuals only, and not against tho whole club; Green Island, instead of firit permitting the O.F.A. to make a decision, dictated what the ruling of that body must be, backing up that dictation by a threat of withdrawal, since put into effect.; the 0.F.A., in an indulgent spirit, is prepared to overlook the Green Island Club's unconstitutional 6tep, and hold a further inquiry ir.to tho whole of tho circum-

stances; but before anything can bo done Green Island must agree to' go on wiih thoir fixtures at onoe. The O.F.A. have thus shown a disposition to treat Green Island very liberally in spite of the attitude that club have assumed. The announcement that Mr J. Emslie'is about to depart for Timaru to establish, a practice of his own will be rcceivcd with sincoro' regret. Mr Emslie's services to Association football extend over a very long period, during which ho has devoid an incalculable amount of time to turtTicring the interests of the sport. As vico-president and chairman, he has been most consistent, and his legal trailing, which has always been placed at the disposal of the association, has been of great value. If I remember aright, he held the best record cf attendances at committee meetings— not to mention other engagements—during last year. His place will be difficult to fill, but his colleagues -wish him success in his venture.

Mornington B have accidentally stumbled upon a promising forward in the person of one Gallan, picked up as emregenoy on Saturday. Roslyn, who have suffered the loss of so many players this season, speak of the acquisition of another new forward, Aid* ridge, from Auckland. He played well for the Second Grade team on Saturday. Of the Mornington A v. Maori Hill match, one who is entitled to an opinion states that he ha 6 not before seen in Dunedin such a fine exposition. Another eye. witness asserts that Maori Hill were unfortunate in the second spell in not securing a victory.

In connection with the match in which Mornington B attained the distinction of defeating Southern, I have received tho following notes, mostly in criticism of Southern players: — The match Southern v. Mornington B, playc-d at Mornington, was a very evenlycontested game, the latter being somewhat lucky to win with the assistance of a penalty goal well on in the second spell. -For Southern, Brady, in goal, placed hia usual safe game. M'Hutehon, at'eentro half, played a rattling game, particularly in the first spell, being always on the ball 'and putting plenty of dash into his play. Vcitch, at right half, is a rapidly-improv-ing player, and at times took a turn with the forwards, having hard luck in not securing a goal in the first half. Milton, at full back, also showed up prominently at times, his powerful kicking often getting his side out of danger. Cranston is a burly type of forward, who, though repeatedly his man, seemed to be rather slow at getting rid of the ball, while his passing was too feeble to be effective. His goal was the result of a fine header. The Corinthian (Timaru) team will play their match against a Dunedin team of Saturday players on Wednesday, July 10. The names of all Saturday Seniors able to take part in the fixture are to be sent to the secretary of the O.F.A. not later than to-day.

The resignation of Mr G. lUingworth, hon. secretary of the Otago F.A., was reluctantly accepted at. the meeting of the O.F.A. on Monday. Mr lUingworth hag been a notable worker in the interests of Association football, and to his efforts is largely due the fact that- there are so many teams competing in the Wednesday contest. He carries with him the liost wishes of all who have known his wofik. Mr D. Anderson, who has been elected to the vacancy caused by the retirement of Mr lUingworth, will be an acquisition to the executive. In the promotion of 'companies he is doubtless well versed, and-the manner in which he- has controlled the finance of the Mornington Club has proved him to bo both paiastaking and accurate. In view of the match to be nlaycd at Christchurch this season between Otago and

Tho ordinary cough medicine may soothe the throat, but it has no power to heal: recovery is not complete, and a second ■attack is more liable to follow. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is quite differont, because it. not only soothes but. also heals, so that the affected parts are restored to a healthy condition, and the danger of a future attack is rgffioved. For sale evcry.wherej

Canterbury, the following notes (from a Christchurch correspondent) upon the leading Christchurch players will bo of interest: Sydenham Club, W. Ward.—One of the best wing playera. He scores consistently, and beats his man skilfully. Dowker '(ccntre half). —Tricky player; feeds his forwards well. Knowkcs (left wing).—Always shooting at goal. Jones.—Brother to the famous New Zealand rep. R. D. Jones. Just, arrived from Home; knows every point of the game. Celtic Club. M'Nieh (full back).—Strong kick, but wild; good defence. Cornish (centre • •forward).—Good scorer and tackier. Burnham School. R. D. Jones.—Playing as well as ever. Bissett-.—Absolutely 'the best forward in Canterbury. • ' , M'Creanor.—Second to none as half back; a. pretty, dodgy player.

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