FOOTBALL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14579, 19 July 1909, Page 3

FOOTBALL

RUGBY. First Grade. The following lablo shows the positions of tlio respective teams engaged in the First Grade contest:— S, M .S "o . i " 1 * t? g -g g c a to ~ h. ° M o 'S .5 ft P iJ B Pi Pm h Alhambra. - 12 12 0 0 127 35 — 24 Southern .* 12 I) 2 1 135 31-19 Zingarilticliniond .. 12 G 3 3 1U 50 — 15 Dunedin .... ]2 7 5 0 113 65-14 Port Chalmers 12 fi C l 77 55 — 11 Kaikorai ... 12 5 (i 1 02 74 — 11 Taieri Hovers 12 4 0 2 80 93-10 Pirates .. 12 i 7 1 jo 175- 9 University . ]2 2 0 U 09 1!)G- I •Union •. 12 0 9 3 31 103- 3 PIUATES v. University. I'his match was played at Tahuna Park on a ground which, considering all things, was satisfactory. There was a time when the. excitement engendered by the Gapping Carnival, eccmed to act upon the University team' ac a tonic, earning them to invariably win their match on the .succeeding day. Saturday was not. one of those occasions. At no time did the team ever look lilto winning; the Pirates team, with no record of processions, carnivals, banquets, and dinners behind it, was fresh and vigorous and quite sufficiently accounted for the students. At. starting the University was two men short, but these appeared on the held in a few minutes. The first cj>jUI —the game was decided in four 20-imnute periods—was to the advantage of tho Pirates, who soon scored as the result of good footwork. Warwick scored, but Daweon failed with the kick. In. this spell Duncan (of the Pirates) received an injury to his ankle and retired. Tho second spell served to equalise scores, as Norric, by smart following up of a high kick from Bannister, was able to score an easy try which was unconverted. After tho commencement of the second half Pirate 3 opened out and played aggressively and (0 some purpose. Fcnwick opened by scoring, and Black converted. Calder almost immediately afterwards was successful in a One pot, making tho score -Pirates 12, University 3. Still maintaining tho attack, Smith scored, and again Black added the major points. Pirates 17, University 3. For a brief space Univcrsify had a look in, and with a good piece of work scored a try. Uttley kicked acrof« to Dansy, who made a good run and passed 1o Bannister, who scored. No increase of points resulted from the kick. On the call of lime Stephenson secured Pirates' last score, which was unconverted. Pirates _ ... ... 29 points. University 6 points. Just before tjio call of time Bannister sustained art injury and had to leave tho lickl. Tho game calls for little comment. The Pirates' sturdy forwards had things pretty much their own way. Mr Slattery was referee. AUIAJtBP.A V. DONEDIN. Alhambra and Dunedin teams met on the Caledonian Ground. Tlicro were about 4000 people present. Dunedin won the toss, and played with a fairly strong wind in their favour. Play settled down in midlield, and romaincd 'there for some minutes, until M'Donald opened up by kicking well down the field, Brooks returning to touch at about his own twenty-five. Dunedin backs attempted some passing work, but O'Sullivan missed a. pass from Elvidge, and allowed tho Reds to break away on a .promising rush. A kick by M'Donald found touch at the half-distance, and Dunedin lacks essayed another passing bout, but gamed nothing by it. Then tho sensational happened. From outside the halKdistauce. the ball was whipped out to Al'Dougall from in front of the forwards and ho daehed oft' for the Dunedin line. Paton and Waters wont in hot pursuit. Paton, coming across at a slight angle, just caught him a. foot oil' the line, and M'Dougall was denied a score after a long and plucky run. A neat centre, kick by Sloan and quick following up saw the ball go into touch inside Alhamhra'n twenty-live. Paton lia<l a fihot at goat from an acute angle, and failed. After some give-and-take play, from ofF-side play Palon had a. Jong shot at goal, the bail just falling under the bar. Dunedin made. another fruitless attack, but M'Kenzio, and then M'Dougall, wero instrumental in changing the lx>sition completely. The attach was maintained, but was somewhat ragged and failed to penetrate, and Dunedin drove the enemy off to the middle distance, and half-time was sounded. Alhambra started the second half in a determined manner. There was a short passing rush, in which Marstou was roundly tackled by the sturdy Clarko when in a dangerous position. Then followed nn attempt by Brooks to pot a goal. The ball struck the upright low down and rehounded into the field,'and Brooks, following up his kick - , picked up the ball and scored. Marsfcon converted. Alhambra 5 points, Dunedin nil. The Reds coniinucd to attack, and found no very great difficulty in remaining in opposition quarters. o'Sulliva.n, olid then Stalker, brought about an effective, clearance. The Blue forwards rawed the hopes of their supporters by some dashing work, but the effort was a poorly-sustained one. A penalty kick, however, found touch at their twenty-five. At this stage Peter Williams, an Alhambra forward, was ordered oil' the field for allegedly striking a Dunedin player. The Alhambra forwards followed tho cessation of play with a pulverising rush, and Morrison was witJiin an ace of scoring. A moment later Marstou missed a certain chance by failing to tako tho ball, and tlien terminated a succession of attacking movements by attempting to pot, but without .success. Maintaining their energies, they were rewarded with a goal from a mark kicked by Mnrston. Alhambra, 8 points; Dunedin, nil. Tho Blues wero on'a fair way to'attacking when faulty passing brought niout their undoing. The Alhambra invaded tho Blues' quarters, and Morrison wont near potting a goal. Dunedin's chances were now plainly gone. Elvidge unexpectedly cut off a pass, and transferred play to the half-distance, O'Sullivan missing an orratio pass when in a likely position. Alhambra returned to tho twenty-five, anil then the game terminated, the final scores being: Alhambra 8 points. Dunedin Nil. Alhambra's victory was a pretty decisive one. Their play generally was much more effective- than that of their opponents. Still their play was not perfect as far as the backs wer concerned. In fact, there were far too many mistakes on both sides among tho ( backs. Tho Blues should certainly have not allowed the first spell to pass as they did with such a wind in their favour. They made little uso of it. Tho forwards, however, played a line game, and

in tho loose vrere <jiiitc as good as their opponents. But it was in the light work I that they failed, the Alhambra pack being ' too heavy and solid for them. In the second spell the Alhambra backs had any number of opportunities, and were for a good deal of the lime hammering away ai' the Dunedin's defence. On the day's play Alhambra had the best of things, null quite deserved their win. Among Ihc Alhambra forwards, Morrison was übiquitous. M'Kcnzie nnd Terry also put in good work. Among the backs, Bennet played'a very line game. M'Dougnll, as usual, performed some very elusive runs, while Marston participated with a fair amount of success in the various passing movements. The pick of tho Dunedin forwards were 11. Palon, Waters, and Fitpatrick. Skinner is still prone to play offside. M'Donald, the first five-eighth, played a very heady and finished game, and was easily the best of the Dunedin backs. Clnrke, at full back, tackled soundly as usual and kicked well,' whilo O'Sullivan made a few good runsl hut his play was below his usual standard! The scrum half was a weak spot in the Dunedin team. Mr W. .1. Wilson made a very impartial referee.. Pokt Chalmers v. Taiem Rovers. A fair amount of interest, was centred m this match, played at Tahuna Park. Port kicked oh with the wind behind them llio game was pkvod in four spells in tho first of which the Hovers had the advaulage. The Rovers had the Colours on tho' defensive, and Port were a'bout to relieve „ .", Do ,"?'! er . t . v .l )asK;(l l 0 Taylor, who was oltsioo. Ihis incident, happening right opposite goal, offered an easy 'chance oscoring to the Rovers, n nd Scott n-atlv sent the leather between the nests. Port assumed a vigorous attitude for the rest -of the first ami also during the woond ! quarter. laieri, confined to defensive tactics, twice managed to clear their lineonce with a free kick. Port showed up in a passing rush, headed !>v Domrlierty, who I when near the line, passed to WaNn, who passed hack. After a pretty bit of work bcorge Dougherty got across at the corner a " d ,-- ro ;'. e . 11 - Though the anijle was awkward Watson kicked a olean goal, laieri then attacked, and look Ike game to the Port's twenty-five. Tho Rovers were again penalised at niidficld, and Port attempted a repetition of its first triumph on tiro right wing, which was cleverly olockod. When the whistle wont for half timo tho score was: Port, 5 points; Rovers, Tho next spell opened in a promising fashion, Ml s idos playing \m gamely. May minted practically all over the field, and attack and counter followed each other with lively rapidity. During the ispell laieri had another tost© of the fortune of war. Their wing forward marked right opposite goal, and kicked neatly bstween the posts, again giving Taieri tho lead. Iprt attacked in stylo, but tho Rovers' vigorous counter hurled them lack on to their own ground in disorder. The Rovers' rush was well timed and vigorous. Thomson ran across and touched down, and tho try was easily converted by Scott. Port, from their last line of defence, relieved, and, with a 'magnificent charge, sweet tho Rovers Iwhind their twenty-five lino, where, however, the backs recovered, and. turned tho .tide. A good deal of strenuous but uneventful play at midfield <•«««!.. Port, with a mechanical .passing rush, took tho .leather to Taicri's twenty-five, wliero it went out. From the throw-in Port look charge, and mads another and more brilliant rush, carrying play to the comer. The Rovers took tho leather away in capital stylo from tbo throw-in. Port wero penalised at midfield, but Taieri's kick was ' a failure, and the Rovers were soon hard! put to it to defend their line. One of the forwards IFallu) marked, and Dougherty kicked a nice goal from a difficult angle. ■ The rest of the game was willing and 1 interesting, but non-resultant. The final ' score :Was: — 1 Taieri Rovers ... . 11 points. Port Chalmers 8 points. ' ! From a spectacular viewpoint litis was [ a most interesting nratcli. The Rovers' • forwards did fine work, and tho team '. generally showed good combination in spite , of an occasional impulsiveness. Scott was i as safe as ever. Thomson was fast and ; clever. Falla. the Doughertys, and Wal- . 6011 wero conspicuous in a team that played good football. Southern- v. Zixgaki-Rihimoxd. This match was played on tho Carisbrook Ground, and attracted quite a large number of spectators. The ground was soft and sticky, conditions that militated somewhat against fast, open play. Still, tho match was by no means uninteresting. There was no wind to favour cither side when the teams took the field. Play centred for a while until Fullertou whipped the leather away quickly from a scrum to M'Leiman, who raced round the flank and was only slopped by the Colours' full baclc. A free kick to Colours did not greatly relievo them, and scrambling play, with a succession of line-outs, ensued in their twenty-live. Zingari presently forced, and, with useful boundary kicks, established an attack. But Southern got away again with a loosj rush, the possibilities of which were spoiled by M'Lennan missing a pass. His side were, however, awarded a, free kick. Kindley's shot at goal (from a difficult angle) struck the upright, and from tho ensuing scrum on the line Zingari cleared their ground temporarily. Southern . attacked strongly, and Kindlcy kicked from 11 mark, the ball just going over the line. A Southern man fell on it, and claimed a score, hat off-side play, it was held, 1 negatived the try. Southern kept pegging away in Colours' territory, until Eckhold i made an attempt to burst through. The • ball was snapped up by Will, who dashed 1 through the whole of tho Southern's for- ■ ward division, beat most of the backs ; with a particularly clever piece of play. ; and was only pulled down after being out--1 paced. Play centred for a time (in the , course of which there was a somewhat 1 heated argument with tho referee concern. 1 dig tackling and the ten yards limit), and , tho ground being somewhat heavy the , game lost some of its sting. Twice M'Lcii- , nan failed with kicks at goal, and then , some mulling on tho part of the Zingari I backs presently gave the Southern men , a fair chance. Sheehan kicked high nnd 1 followed up fast. Colours fumbled the , return and Sheehan got tho ball again . in wild open play. Ho passed to Loitli, but the latter, instead of trying to break through, passed back to Sheehan. Sheohan passed to Kerr, and the timo thus lost , allowed Abbott to cut in and secure pos- , sc^j? n - The spell ended with no score. The second spell opened quietly, the nnlv ; incidents of note being Kindley's excellent t attempt at. goal from a free kick, and a , handy mark by Tillyshort. Presently, from midheid phy, Kindley miscd a return, let--1 ll Vv . 55 !! 1 =" ri tlu '°"gh, but. their passing , l'ttsh failed, and some meritorious work by | Chambers drove Zingari back past the half-way flag. Zingari gradually fell back, I nnd then Abbott got off-side.* Eckhold took the kick, and from a favourable position :n the twenty-five dropped a goal. Zingari attacked desperately after that, but could not get the ball across the line, except once, when Kindley forced. Presently Zingari invaded, and another spell of scrambling play followed near Southern's hne. The latter, in an attempt to clear, w, e(l l 0 M ' l ' enn »n, but he missed. Then M'Guffog cut, in smartly, captured the leather, smashed his wav through to 'he line andscored. Patterson failed with the kick. With the score even, Southern infused more life into the game, which for a timo was fast, open, and exciting. The contest' was very even; although each fought its way right up to the other's line, neither gained any advantage worth noting, and tho game ended: Southern 3 points. Zingari-Richmond 3 point's. It in worth noting, in the first place, that Zingari were playing wilhout certain of their best men—Davidson, Maretl, Torrance, and Graham-ami that (hough thc-v were almost invariably beaten in the serums, and had during the whole of th« hfst spell to withstand a smashing Southern attack, they were yet able to call (he game a draw and be the better team at the end of it. The Southern team trusted too much to its backs, and the latter made too many mistakes. Fullertou, the half, though safe, was too slow. Eckhold, at live-eighths, kicked too often and too far forward when (if ], 0 kicked at all) he should have kicked high. But he was invaluable on defence. M'Leiman was altogether untrustworthy. Kindlev, as usual, was very safe. The Southern forwards did good work, and were almost always on the ball. Zingari, as indicated, had much defensive | work to do in the first spell, hut in the second the Black-and-whik's had tilings more their own way. The danger and sting of their attacks hiy not so much in their own initiative and resourcefulness ns in their smartness in laking advantage of Southern's mistakes—and Southern made some bad mistakes. The best of their forwards were probably Abbott, Patterson, M'Guffojr, and Williams, while Kavana<"li, .Kellan, Will and Thompson did cood workin the back division. Mr H. Harris was referee. Kaikorai v. Uxiox. There- ivero but few spectators at Bishopsoount on Saturday iwhon the above taains met and played a drawn game. Play in tho first epe.ll, which was in favour y. .Uijiprji sisa utrmterestifig, and-consisted'

I mainly of sorums and free lacks, but in (he second .!•"'" the plav was move oneu and 'excili Kaikorai won the to.-.;, and Ivimey kicked off uphill. Almost immediately Kaikorai were penalised, hut Iviincy failed with an awkward kick. Urydcn was instrumental in Iraii-fe.rring play to the Reds' quarters, but the Union forwards rushed play to Ihc centre, and tci (heir backs in motion. A good chance was thrown away by DiHlojohn passing oil' the ground. Kaikomi again attacked, and I'uion K'-ra hard ]iress;d until .Mackenzie made an opening anil sent the l»t!l oil in Liulejoliu, who was thrown out at the corner. The Kaikorai forwards. le:l by M'Donald am! Johnston, now got on a good rush, and Arm it, picking up smartly, was almost over. Play travelled iron' one end of the tield lo tho olher, and Bond had an uiisucce.aful shot, at goal. Shortly afterwards half time was called, with play near the centre. On the resumption of play Kaikorai attacked strongly, and kept hammering at the defence, Union eventually being compiled to force down. The game was hero stopped through Pomeroy .being "knocked out." Play beintc resumed, the Kaikorai forwards carried operations dangerously near their opponents' line, where Jl'Hardy was penalised for lyiirg on the ball M'DomUd marked, and "Patterson's kick was g.iven as a poster. Play was now most interesting, and some good loose rushes - were made by both sides. Don made a lino run' down the line, but passed forward when in a handy position. Mackenzie, tho Union five-eighth, retired with an injured tee. Bond had a shot at goal from a free kick, and Kaikorai were forced. Union were now having slightly the best of the game, but several good chances were lost, by faulty passing and offside play. In tlie closing stages of the game. Kaikorai strovo hard (or victory, and it was only Bond's fine fielding and line kicking that averted a score. The call of time found pla.v at halfway, and the game ended:— Kaikorai JJjl, Union Js'il. Of the Kaikorai backs Drvden and Annit were the best. 'Tlie litter made some good , openings, but was inolined to hang to tlie . ball too long. Strang, the full baclc, would , have gained more ground had he run elosar to llis man before kickiais. The forwards all played well, but M'Donald, .lolmston, • and Adamson were perhaps the .pick. For Union, Bond played a splendid game, his fielding and lino kicking being perfect. • Don, Pomeroy, and Mackenzie were most prominent among the rest of the backs. Of an even set of hardworking forwards ■ Ivimey, Denniston, Stilling, arA Townsoiid might he mentioned. Mr (I. Gallaway was ; referee. Unfortunately there wore sonic in- ; dividaials among tho crowd who thought ; fit to give offensive expression to their disagreement with some of his rulings. / SECOND GRADE. ! The Second Grade match Zingari-Rich-mond v. Ravenslwurne was flayed onCaris- | brook No. 2 Ground, and resulted in a win for Riveuauoiirnc by 3 nobis lo nil. ' Robertson kicked a penalty K oal. This was ■ a vary Important match in' the Banner com- ' petition, as nether team had bo far .been : beafon, and each had excellent prospects of winning '.he premiership. Zingari-Rich- ' anond had realy the bsst of the game, and ; were unfortunate in losing, espspislly as ' tkey played most of the game with U' men, ; their captain having lieen ordered off early ' I in the firet spell for tripping on opponent. ' I The penalty goal in tho first spell was the ' j only score, although Zingari-Riclmiond had v I numerous dhanecs to place goals from ] I narks. In fact it was their bad pkejj I kicking thai lost them the game. In tlie sscojid spall llavensbourno wore rarely out- ' side their own twenty-five. It was aratJier straceling forward game, both sides going j in too 'much (or hard kicking. For the . winnars George and Mjii-rhead (two) were the best backs and French one of the best forwards. For Zirjgari Abbott and Guthrie , were tlie pick of a good lot of forwards, a.-d an-.0-'ig the backs Wilson, Maretl, ancil ' Will played well. Mr A. Downes was ' referee. 1 THIRD GRADE. ; RavM-bourne Second and Southern j j Third played a drawn game, each aide ' scoring 6 points [ FfFTH GRADE. Ziiigari.-Richmond defeated Taieri Rovers by 5 points to 3. OTHISR MATCH. . The High School Second Fifteen drew : with Ash'bui'ton High School, each eido [ scoring 11 points. Tries for the High School were obtained by Don, Bishop, and Milne, Reid converting one. For Ash- . burton the scorers were Bremnor, Rollitt • (2), Rollitt converting. ASSOCIATION. [ The following table shows the positions I of tlie respective teams engaged in the ; "First Grade contest:— ' .2 '" -2 I 6 j j J .1 i ' £ I S 3 o . g a i ft fi- A fie o u . C;iv ... 9 7 1' 1 Q3 G —IS , X0.r......-a . 9 7 1 1 36 16—15 . liaitaugau ..9 i 3 2 23 20 — 10 I Mornington .. !) 3 5 I 19 25—7 ■ Rcslvn-Walari 9 2 5 2 15 15— G Southern .. ..10 2 li 2 9 31— G Maori Hill !) 1 5 3 15 26—5 ' * U'ou by 2 goals to nil, but forfeited to : Southern owing to breach of rules. ' ' Kaitangata won by default agiunst Koslyn- • Wnkari. ■ j Norther:; v. Kaitangata. ' Northern took practically a, full-strenglb | team to Kaitangata. Kaitangata's best I men were available in opposition, and the • contest was awaited with keen anticipa- > tion .by an eager but well-ordered crowd . of spectators. A ground tufty but reason- ■ ably clean and a eorner-to-cornor wind ? were the conditions when James Timlin l kicked otr, Kaitangata having the advan- • lage of the wind. Greens attacked I brightly at tho outset, but Morrison awl i Shepherd prevented shooting, until Max- • well opened out, and Middlomass placed i wide. Nice work between Maxwell, i ■ M'lunos, and Thomson closed with a shot i over the bar by Cuthbcrtson, Safe kickI ing by Simpson relieved. Northern ats tacked, and Thompson saved splendidly, i conceding a fruitless corner. A strong , rush by Kaitangata produced a corner, ; from which the Black-and-whites swept i down the field, "Edwards" tapping back ; lo Evans, who banged hard, tho ball re- , . bounding from the crossbar. Kaitangata responded spiritedly, and M'lnnes had two . shots, one clearing the outside upright ; and the other being brilliantly stopped by ! J. Shepherd at the expense of a corner. , With 10 minutes of the spell remaining, . neither team having ecorcd, Northern, by , judicious heading, approached Kaitangata , K°al, and James Timlin shot hard, , Thompson, who had run out, effecting a remarkable save. Northern, however, rej turned, and John Timlin shot from close in. Thompson slopped, but beforo he had time to clear "Edwards" dashed in and kicked the ball between his legs, drawing first blood. Northern resumed gleefully and Kaitangata doggedly, but the only remaining incident of the spell was a "hard shot from Kaitangata cleverly listed out by Northern's custodian. Even play, fast if not clever, marked the opening of the second spell. Cameron, Northern's right wing, placed in nicely, but Kaitangata defended excellently, ' the kicking by Brown and Penman being notably safe. A good dribbling run by Cuthbertson was finished off with a shot that missed the post, and Northern returned, "Edwards" opening out for Timlin, whose header missed. Maintaining the onslaught, Northern used the left Hank to useful account. Accepting a pass, Evans cut in towards goal, steadied, and drove in a beautiful left, which gave the goalkeeper very scant chance of saving. With 2 goals against them Kaitangata redoubled their energies, and, Northern responding, 'exciting play . ensued, the ball travelling from end to end with amazing rapidity. The pace was tremendous. A trip by John Timlin provoked a wrathful but temporary outburst from the.spectators. Likely chances were lost by Cuthbertson. Pryde, and Thompson; but success was to come, and presently Oliver beat a Northern back, and directed to M'lnnes, who drew across the goal, where R. Shepherd got in tho way of (he goalkeeper and headed weakly, the opportunity being miickly snaped up by Cuthbertson, who tapped in to Pryde, who drove past J. Shepherd at close range amidst applause. Encouraged by the score, Greens bent lo I he work once more. Northern advanced frequently, almost invariably along the left wing, but tho solid defence of Middlemass, backed by Penman and Brown, repeatedly broke up the rushes, and sent I he Kaitangata men hot foot for Northern goal. Once, again M'lnnes sent the ball winging ncross tho goal-mouth. The custodian handled and threw out with difficulty, and Cuthbertson, lying handy, placed through an equalising goal for the local men. Tho enthusiasm of Ihc onlookers was intense. Upon resuming Northern's erratic play betrayed anxiety, but tho men soon steadied, and then ensued

one (if Ihe keenr-s! struggles 1 hat has been witiiossptl at, Kiiilatigaia. Vp mul clown the Held.surged the j)l:iv, first one and then the other threatening danger. Tlion came a glorious chance fur Kailangata. U. Khepherd, when Iho hall was within three yards of goal, .swept, il over ilie line with his liiiml. The inevitable, penally kick was entrusted to Pryde, whose ell'or'f missed (he goal altogether. The bailie was resinned, bill nlilioiigh Hipi'p were some fight corners for both sides neiiher could score, and with but two minutes to go a draw seemed pertain, when Northern, with their remarkable propensity for winning matches on liin stroke of time, liarp down upon Kaitaugafa's goal, Evans centring to .Tames Timlin, who steadied and shot splendidly just tinder the liar, the goalkeeper ((melting the hall as ii went Ihroilgh. Tlip match was won. Mr Sinclair sounded lime shortly afterwards, one of the keenest and friendliest matches ever played at Kailangaln thus ending: Northern ... -.. 7 •...- .. 3 goals. Kaitangata ...... ... 2 goals. C'itv v. Ihonr Hn.r,. The City v. Maori Tlill fixture was played at fulling Park, ami won .by the former by 4 goals to 1. Ten minutes of even play marked the opening stages of the game. Wyness then gave Harrison an opportunity of distinguishing himself, but the lalter's effort was weak. Aspinall headed out of danger. Lewis took up the running, and. combining with Kigby, carried to City end, a goal-kick resulting. Wyness opened up the game for bis forwards, and set Bradley off. Smith dealt with the shot. Sims placed to Lawson, and the latter scored with a fast grubber. Faster play ensued. R. Aspinall zig-zagged through, hut his shot—a rasping one—was .cleverly fielded by Jack. Aspinall was again conspicuous in plav leading tin to City quarters, where he deftly cut off Elliot. Mayhew cut in, but. failed to raise the hall ovc.v the bead of Lewis, and the latter cooly lapped past Jack. City improved in combination, the halves linking nicely with the forwards. Nevertheless the hill defence remained ttnpierceil till the interval. The second spell opened with a Maori Hill invasion, Smith, Lewis, and Vinicombc taking a prominent part. Jack relieved. Loydoll ami Charlesworth (City left and right outside men) wisely kept the ball in plav. and with the aid of a rising wind kept Maori Hill busy defending. A C'itv loft-wing attack ended in a corner. Loydoll's kick drooped close in under tho bar, C'harleswot'th scoring. Maori Hill had opportunities of scoring, but indecision in front of goal prevented success. Charleaworth added two more goals to City's score before the close of (he game. Mr Crawley bad charge of the ir.imc. It .was a good game to control. The Citv team was the more experienced and probably the. better trained. Charlesworth, as a scoring man, is an acquisition to the City loam. The game ended: City -. ... 4 goals. Maori Hill ,-. . .1 goal. Mohxixgtox v. South mix, -> The Gardens ground was in fair condition for she Mornington-Southerni fixture. Notman and .7o!m Haig replaced Kelly and Emory for Jilorninglon, awl Bisset appeared for Southern. Winning the loss, Southern played from tho Valley end. Play had tioarccly commenced when Southern scored, a line shot by Milton being headed through by SWJwoll. Almost immediately Young broke away, and scored with a strong shot. Keen, but even, play ensued, until Young repealed his foimer effort, giving Mornin,'lon a lead' of a goal. Southern bacfis forced bac-i the Morr.ingtcn. vanguard and initiated an attack. Mornington swiuic back, and Wat.-ou shot. Tito Southern keeper cleared to'_ Fortes, who scored with a fine header. Ritchie was conspicuous for aggressive work for Southern, and Ashton kept his forwards supplied with the ball. Moriiinglon, however, were, in good scoring form, and it was not long before Yoiuig° receiving a pass from Forks, added another goal. Half-time [ound the Mores: Mornington, 4 goals; Southern, 1 goal. Southern opened tho .'.coring in the seeotul spell also. Milton made progress and centred beautifully. JTI-lufchoii picked up the centre and beat Allen neatly. Southern still maintained tho attack, hut sound work by Alien and Grant kept lite ball on the safe side of tho goal. Grant finally relieved with a strong kick, which despatched the Blue-and-black iiont rank upon a raid, from which Forbes omerged, and shot over the bar. .Southern again advanced, but wore forced back, and Harrington, from halfway, shot very high, the hall just clearing the bar. Shortly afterwards Young registered his fourth goal. From succeeding play Shadwcll initiated a nice movement, tho'hall passing- from Haig to Young to Baillie, and back to Young, who shot. The ball was returned, and ensuing attempts ended in Forbes driving past the Southern custodian. Without further score the game, controlled by Mr Gillivray, ended: Morninglon 6 goals. Southern 2 goals. SECOND GRADE. Christian Brothers defeated Maori Hill at tho Clear by 8 goals to nil. Coal,; were scored for the winners by Higgirn (4), LalFey (2). Wakalin, and M'Cormaok. The winners played splendidly. Northern and City met on the Asylum Ground (which was in a very bad state), and an evenly-contested game resulted in a draw (each side scoring 1 goal). Sir Young acted as referee. ' Raveushourne defeated Roslyn-Wakavi by 6 goals to nil. Goals ware scored for the winners bv J. Connor (2), Barlow (2), Rogers (1), Jack (1). Mornington beat Alliance bv 3 goals to nil. THIRD GRADE. Northern B defeated Roslyn-Wakari at Culling Pari; by 2 gcals to f. Allen and Galland .scored for Northern. Christian Brothers defeated Northern A by 4 goals to 2. Splendid form was shown by Newman, Connor, Ryan, and M'Donald (Christian Brothers). For Northern, Donald and Evans played well. FOURTH GRADE. Northern C defeated Roslyn-Wakari at Tram-sheds by 2 goals to nil. Anderson and Singleton scored. Mornington D defeated Northern D at Montecillo by 13 goals to nil. SCHOOL MATCHES. . Moray Place (3 goals) beat North-East Valley (1 goal) Scorers for tho winners: Mason, Dowie, Robertson. Christian Brothers C (2 goals) beat Caycrsham (nil). Scorers: M'Cleary and Skinner. Christian Brothers A (6 goals) beat Ravensboume (nil). Sa-lmond 3. Bourke, Welsh, and O'Kano scored-1 each. M'Callum, at full back, played well for the losers. Mornington beat High School A by 2 goals to 1. Baillie scored both goa'ls for the winners, and Martin placed the lesers' only goal. High Street defeated George Street by 7 goals to 1. For (he losers, M'Laughla.ii scored. For the winners, the scorers were, Nicholson {?.). Ireland (2). Macdonald Sutherland-, and Lindsay (1 each). FOOTBALL IN. OTHER CENTRES. (Per Ukited- Press Association.) AUCKLAND. July 17. The Auckland Rugby Onion district championship matches were plavcd to-dav in depressing weather conditions. The grounds were fedden as the result, of heavy rain yesterday, A light drizzling rain' fell Come, Rain—Come Snow—Let cold winds blow-take PHOSPHOL at once and your bodies will glow. PHOSPHOL EMULSION is a pur© Cod-liver oil and pleasant to lake.

throughout to-dav's matches. Tu the Senior Grade, Ponsonby defeated City (for tho iteco'.id time ihis jeasoul by 24 points io I ii. The score was no indication of-I he j game, which was evenly and willingly contested. Ponsonby has now practically won the Senior Grade. The other s?nior inatehrs I resulted:— Varnell Ileal -Newton. 14 points j io nil; University beat Grafton bv 8 points! io 3. ' . j WELLINGTON, .Inly 17. All outdoor games were postponed on i Saturday owing to rain. | CIIRIKTnirKCri, July 17. j The results of the Senior football matches j plnvitl 10-dav are:—Christchureli. 8 poinls. I v. 'Old Hoys. 8 points: Mem-ale, 5 points, beat Linwr.od, 4 points; Albion. 10 points.! beat. Canterbury Cdlege, 3 points. '

OFFICIALS IN TROUBLE. (PF.r. United Press Association.) ! TBIAIU'. .Inly 17. j Al last, night's monting of the South Canterbury i ; iiion, Mr (.'. S. Muslin ;h'c-.h;»(1 two prominent officials of hooting I .luring 1110 of ilie match Timaru I v. PiraiiM. A resolution was pas-txl callin? ! upon Mr Muslin to divulge the .names of | i!ie ollii'ials referred to, which Mr Maslin i promised to do nt next meeting. Matters I liave net born moving smoothly of late . amou<rM. the union officials, and dcvelop- | mollis are [jrowisKt wliieh are expected to I consummate more than one. resignation. | " LINSEED COMPOUND." Trade- ' mark of Kay's Compound Essence of 1 Linsewl for Coughs and Colds. ■j-^j.i^v.v-.ji^m—sua.* n^^m-uij^a'^*r!aiiutm«nm