FOOTBALL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 15821, 21 July 1913, Page 7

FOOTBALL

MAORI TEAM v. OTAGO.

A DRAWN GAME.

DunedLn has a happy turn-in its reception of Maori football tennis, and Saturday showed the old warmth of welcome to the Maori team. Not only were the Maoris received joyously, but they were graced with the largest attendance (over 6000 spectators) of their tour, treated to a perfect day, and a. dry ground and a dry ball. The Otago team was compelled to undergo two changes from the team originally selected, and the absence of Cuthill from the centre of tlie three-quarter lino was severely felt. Tho Maori team was heavier back am! forward than Otago. and the extra weight told in the scrumiiKigcs, I/eapito the favourable conditions under whioh the match was played, the standard of football was poor, and degrees below representative form. In the first spell play rambled up and down the field in a tired" and listless fashion, with an occasional forward rush as a bright spot in the monotony. Neither side showed any particular combination, and while there was execution finish was totally lacking. Play in the first spoil may be best described as haphazard, but the second half saw a welcome change. This spoil was as bright and interesting (is the first had been dull and lifeless. There was pace, colour, life, and incident in this half, but all through the football was ot low quality. Otago secured the ball from tho strums, but the Maoris, playing close on to, if not actually on top of, the Blues' backs, smothered tho attacks almost at the outset. Otago flung a series of passing rushes at tho Maori line, but tho tackling of tho Natives was sound, and they repeatedly cleared from dangerous positions by bursting clean through the Otago forwards. The Maoris made n lot of play off the innumerable mistakes of the Otago backs, who were fielding badly and failing to stop the forward rushes. The kicking, too, of the Otago backs was poor, and the Blues' forwards were raced off their legs by the good returns of Grace and Hughes. Two minutes after the start of the game Eckhold, in going down to a rush, received a kick full in the face. He went down like a log, and it was;anticipated tlvit h«j was serously hurt. Blood was streaming from his face at ho left the field to have his injuries alteuHed to. Ho resumed play a quarter of an hour later, but the marks of tile laceration, plainly visible, showed how severe had been tho injury. There was a good deal of reckless and indiscriminate kicking in the game, and the wonder is that moro players were not injured. Mr A. Downes was referee. Tho teams were as follow:—

MAORIS. Full back, J. Hughes (11.12). Three-quarters—C. Ryland ' (13.8), Ru Kingi (12.6), H. Grace (13.10). Five-eighths—C. Woods (11.6), Tahiwi (11.0). HaJf bade, P. Blake (10.2). Forwards-J. Hiahia (12.8). D. Small (11.8), C. Tipenc (12.6), J. Wahia (13.6), S. French (13.10). J. Martin (15.6), G. Pakr (13.10), J. Jacobs (14.2). OTAGO. Full back. G. Scott (12.0). Three-quarters—J. Baird (11.7), E. Watson (11.0), R. Harris (11.4). Five-eighths-F. Bichardson (12.0), F. Williams (10.4).

Half back, A. Eckhold (10.6). Forwards-S. Casey (12.2), P. "Williams (12.2). A. M'Donal'd (captain. 12.7), J. Irvine (14.3), T. Woodrow (12.4). J. Graham (13.0), J. Douglas (13.0), T. Smith (12.12).

The Maoris won the toss, and Graham kicked off for Otago,- who defended the southern fro.il. From a line-out in the Maori twenty-five the ball travelled across the field, and Williams found the line a few yards from the Maori goal. Eckhold went down to stop a Maori forward rush, and received a, kick on the head which necessitated his removal from the field. Williams meanwhile went up behind the scrum. Grace put in a good 'kick, and Blake swung round the tail-end of the Otago defence, and shifted play to half-way. Blake again snapped up the ball from a serum, and, slipping round, got the aide-lino past half-way. An Otago rush, headed by M'Donald, was well stopped by Grace, and for offside- play Otago were awarded a free kick, from which Graham just failed to kick a goal. Williams got the ball away from a 6crum, and passed to Bnird, but. "the wing threequarter finished badly. Elkhold came on at this stage. Hughes, the Maori full back, found a good line at half-way. Tho teams had so far not got warmed up to the play, which wjs tame and uninteresting. Woodrow broke away at the head of a. forward rush to bo turned back bv Rvland. who opened up a fine piece of play, which, however, left Otago fighting it out in the Maori twenty-five. A free kick to Otago saw Scott's kick go outside the posts. From a scrum Eckhold got the ball away to Williams, who sent it on to Watson, but Harris missed tho subsequent pass in a good position near the line. Eckhold broke, away on his own, and raced through looking round for someone to pass to, and, finding no one, kicked, the subsequent plav was fast, and bad fielding by the Otago" backs let the Maoris right down on the Otago line, where ..tote was lucky in foroiojj down. A bad kick by tho Otago backs was saved by Baird, who came through on his own, 'having drawn tho whole of the Maori defence 1 his let Otago again in on an attacking position. _ Eckhold, who was playing well, sent a quick pass out to Williams, who sent it on to Richardson, who in turn passed to Warns, but that player was overwhelmed.-' ilay worked to.the corner, whore Williams "as thrown into touch, and Ota no had a free kick. The referee declared no charge" against the Natives, but the kick failed. Otago were getting the ball from tho scrums, and Williams broke away single-handed, but the scene of action was changed bv Eu breaking through tho Otago defence. After making a good run lie passed, but the ball was not taken, and Otago came away again in a looso rust. A poor return by Scott' from a kick by Grace left the Maoris in the Otago twenty-five, where thev attempted a passing rush, but the stalwart Gn>cc was brought down. M'Donald and Woodrow headed an Otago rush, which Hughes stopped with a kick which Harris fielded. The wing three-quarter attempted to dash through, but was tackled before getting far. Grace ami Ru Kingi wtvre kicking well for tho Natives, but the Otago backs wore kicking poorly, and letting down btidlv. From one such lapse the Maoris got right under the Otago goal, where a free kick relieved the prosurc. The Maoris had a free kick inside the halfway, but Grace's kick went outside. Grace, wlio was taking all the free lacks, got a good lino abutting on the Otago goal, but Scott relieved the pressure Graco fielded the Otago full-buck's return, and had a left-foot pot at goal, which forced Otago. Exchange kicks by Eckhold and Htiglics left the play at midfield, where the Otago forwards came away with the bail at toe. Grace stopped the rush with a mark, and the ball went otic at half-way. The bell was then rung for half-time, with no score.

The second spell opened with Otago having She Jidrantago of the wind, which' increased in strength from the harbour end. The first .piece, of play of noto was a passout by Eekhold to Williams, who massed to Harris, and let that player into an air tucking position. Play swung rn front of the Maori's tfoal, but the Otago backs were not equal to the position, and after eome ragged play the Maoris cleared. Play scrambled across field, and then the .game opened suddenly by 'fahiwi, who bored through <nid passed to Ru Kingi, \v3;o led a charmed life dodging amongst the Otago players, but being unable to oross the line. Williams relieved, and the subsequent play saw Harris break away on the loft wing and racing down the touphlinc, -was making bis way to the Maori goal when ho was tackled from tho aide. Play was now faster, The Maoris broke through, but Richardson came to the rcseno with a good mark. Tho Maoris were trying passing but .the ball was badly handled. Then Richardson's kick was charged down, and the rebound let the Maoris away_ -with an almost clear field in front, but Williams kicked the ball away from under Tipene's feet just on the Otago goal line. It was a close oall for Otago. «riio Maoris were off again, Grace passing out to Rylaml, who was stopped by Scott. Thrav Fred' Williams made a nice. opening and kicked into the. Maoris' twentyfive. ll'Donald took tho bail on, but it .went over the line, and a force resulted. The kick out brought no reJief, and Baird kicked over the Maori line. Grace found tho side lino, and from the lino-out tho Maoris broke away. The Otago backs failed badly. and tho bull was taken over tho line, and appeared to bo fallen on by a Maori forward. The referee awarded a scram five yards out, which Otarro carried, a.r.d tho scone of action was removed to midfield. Ryknd broke away on tho right wing and looked like scorinc when &ott stopped the rush. Blake took a. marl; in front, of Ota.go's goal, and the referee awarding no charge, Grace, had an uninterrupted kick awl sent tho ball fairly over the bar. Maoris 3 points. Otago Nil. After tho kick-off Eckhokl got a pass out to Harris, wiko mado a bold dash, and was just tackled on the line. A miskick throatontd to bring trouble to the Maoris, who wero lighting desperately to clear tho line. Eekhold got tho ball from a. scram, but instead of passing out in front of lire

Maori goal, attempted to go on his own, and the Maoris cleared. Otago attacked again, and were awarded a free kick The ball was placed for Watson, wlio succeeded in putting it over. Maoris ~ 3 points. Otago 3 points. Chi tho resumption of play Harris turned a complete somersault ov&r the back of Taliiwi. Play was now fast and furious, Maori and pakcha bowling each other over like ninepins, and tlve plav leading to nowhere in particular. Bokhold had 'his jersey torn off in the melee. Each time Otago got down to tho line the Maoris came away through the weak defence. Otago were making desperate olForts to get across, 'but the tackling of the Maoris was. j*ood. Harris and Williams were collared in rapid succession, and then Grace shifted play by taking tho ball from the end of a long linncut Following up quickly, Grace tackled Watson, who then passed to Baird, tins player findM;; the line. Eckhold raced aoross with a pass w'hioh ho gave to Richardson, who transferred to Watson. That player attempted to out in, and doing so, cut out Harris, who "was waiting for the pass. Again Eckhold passed out, but AVilhams missed tiie ball, and tho Maoris broke through tho gap. Back came tho play again,- Hckhokl passing to Harris. Then the ball shot along the chain of the Otago backs to Baird, who was tackled right on the line. Hie Maoris cut off a pass and kicked high. Scott kicked hard down to the Maoris' line, Where William.6 was all but over. Then Otago had a free kick, which Watson failed to; improve, and tlio game ended in a draw. Otago 3 points. Maoris 3 points. THE RANFURLY SHIELD.

AUCKLAND BEAT WELLINGTON.

(Per United Pbess Association.)

AUCKLAND, July 19.

The Ranfurly Shield match Auckland, y. Wellington was played here to-day in atrocious weather. Heavy rain fell over night, and continued all the morning and most of ithe afternoon. . A strong southeasterly wind added to tho unpleasantness, but, nevertheless, there was an attendance of about 7000. Auckland won by 6 points to 5, but they were lucky to win. Auckland's strength lay in the forwards, who played well in tho mud, but the backs were much below tho Wellington players, who handled tho greasy ball really well. Fortune favoured Auckland throughout, but never smiled on tho Blacks, The general opinion is that Wellington would have won on a dry day. Wellington won tho toss and played with a fairly strong wind. Roberts secured the ball, and after running to the twenty-five, he passed to Mitcliinson, who kicked well down, O'Lcary finding the line at tho twenty-five. Wellington set up a bold attack, but Geddes relieved. A long kick by Kinvig was mulled by M'Gregor, and the Wellington forwards followed up the advantage, Auckland being compelled to force. Even play followed, and then Sellers initiated a forward rush, which removed the scene of action to the Wellington twentyfive, but good kicking by the Blacks relieved the, pressure. Play remained about the Auckland twenty-five for some minutes, O'Lcary ultimately bringing relief in a good style. Wellington, playing with plenty of dash, were soon back again, and Auckland had a busy few minutes. Then Geddes broke through, but ho was unsupported, and was collared by Evenson. Olson gained a bit of ground with a nippy Tun, but speculations by the Wellington backs nullified the advantage. Auckland then began to infuse much more dash into their play, and Geddes was especially prominent. The game, which up till now had been very dull, began to get much more exciting. Auckland was forced from a long kick by Kinvig, and then -judicious kicking by Olson gained a lot of ground, but Ryan removed played into the local men's territory with a good run. Uninteresting forward play at half-way followed, and then Wellington worked then way back to the twenty-five, whore, from a scrum, Roberts shot the ball out to.M'Konzie The latter cut in nicely, and passed to Kinvig. who beat his man and transferred to Mitcliinson, and the last named nut the finishing touch to a pretty piece of work, by dashing over in a handy position. Evenson added the extra points. Wellington 5 points, Auckland Nil.

Wellington returned to the attack, and Ryan threaded his way through the Auckland backs in great style, but a forward pass to Sullivan saved the situation for Auckland. Wellington returned to the attack, and were nearly over several times. Heavy rain set in just before half-time, and the spell ended with Auckland still busy defending. ' - '

With a strong wind behind .them it was generally expected that Auckland would have the best of matters in the second half, and before the game had been in progress for more than a minute Wellington was forced. Wellington, however, set up a hot attack, and looked like scoring until a series of penalties enabled the Blues to invade the Blacks' territory, where O'Lcary had a fruitless shot at goal from a mark. Wilson secured from a line-out, and kicked down the field, and Evcnson being caught ,in possession Auckland seemed certain to score. Mitchinson, however, saved brilliantly, and a sweeping rush by the Blacks' forwards had Auckland in trouble again. Mitchinson came through cleverly, and kicked well down the field, but was injured by a hard bump after ho had kicked. Play continued well inside Auckland's half, but a penalty eventually enabled Murray to find the line well down. Directly afterwards Wellington were penalised outside their own twenty-five, and O'Lcary kicked a good goal amidst loud cheering, Wellington 5 points. Auckland ... 3 points, Wellington -were forced twice in quick succession. Roberts marked near his own line, and Kiuvig's kick was well taken by Macky, who kicked high. The forwards followed up fast, and Nisbet dashed over near the posts. O'Lcary failed with an easy kick. ; Auckland 6 points. Wellington 5 points. Wellington set up .a. warm attack, but wore cheeked by a mark by Macky. A fine kick by Evcnson sent tho ball out near the corner, but a good run by Geddes, took playback to half-way, and when no-side sounded a little later Auckland were attacking warmly. Mr G. Nicholson (Auckland) was referee. WELLINGTON 1 B v. HAWKE'S. BAY.

(Per United I'uess Association.)

WELLINGTON, July 20. Tho match Wellington B v. Hawke's Bay proved a walkover for the homo team, who simply did practically aa they liked in the first spell and piled on 18 points to nil. Tries were obtained by Young (4), Heketa, and Shearer. In the second spell the visitors made a better stand, and while they were unable, to score they prevented Wellington from adding <lny more points. MATCHES ELSEWHERE(Per United Press Association.) GHRISTCHURCH, July 20.' Tho Senior football matches yesterday resulted as follows;— Old Boys (19 points) beat Marist Brothers (8 points); Linwood (13 points) beat Christchurch (6 points); Albion (10 points) beat Sydenham (nil); and Mcrivale (25 points) beat Canterbury College (3 points).

INVERCARGJLL, July 20. Star defeated lnvercargill by 8 points to nil, and are thus practically/certain of wining the championship.

QUEENSLAND v. NEW SOUTH WALES. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. BRISBANE. July 20. (Received July 20, at 5.5 p.m.) Queensland beat New South Wales by 13 points to 3. WAIKOUAITI v. PALMERSTON. The fifth match of the present series between tho Waikouaiti and Palmerston first lifteciw was played on the Waikouaiti recreation ground on Saturday and resulted, after a hard struggle, in a win for the visiting team by ono point. The ground .was very sloppy in places,'and the players found it difficult to handle the ball. Tho local team looked very much liko winning, but last the game failing to niako the most of their opportunities, G. Townsend wfl6 injured in the second spell, and the loss of his services as full-back was unfortunate for Waikouaiti. At the call of time the scores were : Palmerston, 9 points; Waikouaiti, 8 points. Mr Foster, of Duncdin, controlled tho game satisfactorily as rcforee. Of five mutches played during tho present season, Palmerston have secured two wins and Waikouaiti ono win, while two garncs have been drawn. 1 INTER-ISLAND MATCH. Tho Otago members of the South Island team—Scottj Williams, Douglas, M'Donald, and Graham (emergency)—will leave for Christchurch by tho second express on Thursday. C'utbill, who is returning with the Now Zealand University team, will arrive in Wellington on Wednesday, and will reach Christchurch on Thursday morning.

SOUTH OTAGO HATCHES. The following table shows the respective positions of the various teams ill Jho senior competition i— >■ "*■",« •.* P £ ■ h M o. •a s 5 a &C - 5 • . <* J* ° S 2 5 J3 -3 Pn £,4 Q pn CU fu Tokouiairiro 6 5 0 1 3b 6 '11 Ow-aka ... 6 4 0 2 57 20 10 Clinton 7 2 4 1 18 31 5 Cliithn 7 2 5,0 39 71 4 Stirling ... 4 c 4 0 3 25 0 Stirling defaulted to Milton and Clinton, and withdrew froin the second round.

TOKOMAIRIRO v. CLINTON. After ;a [hard-fought game at Clinton on Saturday Tokomairiro heat Clinton by 5 point l ? to 3. Thero was no score in the first spell, the backs on both sides failing to get into their stride. About 20 minutes before time Moffat passed to Stevens, who after a good run scored, Ellis failing to convert. This put the liome team in tho lead by three points, and Toko then livened up. From Toko ground Naylor led a dribbling run right up the field, and it culminated in C, Lane getting the ball 10 yards off the lino and scoring in a position which made it easy for W. Reid to convert. Clinton then attacked and made hard efforts to score, but were repulsed.

OWAKA v. CLUTHA. Although Owaka scored 23 points to Olutlin's b, the game played at Balclutha ou Saturday was not as one-sided as the scores would indicate For the most part it was a forward game, in which the losers held their own, but when Owaka got aWay on rustics the Chttha backs—in w-hich Cuff (full-back) was the only sqund man—failed badly. Thero was no score till about 15 minutes' play had gone, O'iutlia having had slightly tlie best of matters. Then tho Owaka forwards rushed down speedily, Cuff was knocked over beforo he could got to the ball, and Spence scored. The kick was futile. Shortly afterwards Patterson dropkicked a goal, the ball striking the crossbar and rolling over. Before half-time Duff scored from a dribbling; rush, [Patterson converting and thus bringing Owaia'6 score to 12 pointe. Directly after tho kick-off Hair got tho leather from a rebound, and scored for Clutha. The kick was a poor one. Patterson notched his second sooro for, Owaka, getting a pa&j from Tobin and running well. Beattie lacked a penalty goal, bringing Clutha's points to six. Before the call of time Wilson and Patterson again scored from passing rushes, the latter converting the lust try. NEW ZEALAND TEAM FOR AMERICA. Mr V. Cavanagh, ono of the selectors of tho Now Zealand team for America, advises us that the New Zealand team will bo selected in Christdiurch- after tho North v. South Islands match on Saturday, 26th inst. COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS' MATCH. Tho following team has been selected to represent the Otago Commercial Travellers in their annual match cgainst the Soutliw land Commercial Travellers at Balclutha on Saturday: Glkldon, Kelroy, Era, Rudkin, Abnrcrombie, Forbes, Clyde,' N. Johnson, Collie, .Johnstone, Elvidge, Finlay, Gunn, Bezett. D. Lindsay. Emergencies: Cameron, Helxlcn, S. White.

A S S O'V I A T I 0 N. FIRST GRADE. The following table shows the positions of the teams engaged in the Senior Cup competition:— . •« o to £ 9 . . g « S 6 Mfl a o u Kaitancata 10 8 1 i 54 11 17 Northern A 10 8 1 1 36 20 17 Mornington B ... 10 5 2 3 34 24 13. Roslvn-Wakari ... 10 6 3 1 32 23 13 Mornington A ... 10 6 4 0 33 25 12 11. S. Old Boys ... 10 4 5 1 36 31 9 Ravcnsbourn© ... 10 3 6 1 17 28 V Christian Bros. ... 10 2 7 1. 15 31 5 Northern B ... 10 1 7 "2 15 35 4 Maori Hill. 10 1 8 1 12 .38 3 Northern A v. Mornington A. Save in the vicinity of goals Culling Park was in good condition for the eagerly-looked-for return nicotine of Mornington A and Northern A. Forbes was missing from Mornington's eleven, Vernon replacing him on tho left wing. There was very little wind in the first spell, when Mornington wore running with it. Playing towards the north Northern made the first five minutes their own, but their attack, had not suflisicnt sting in it to seriously worry the defence.' Mornington gradually brightened and took a large eharo of the play. After the left wing had been pulled up for offside, Haig started an advance. The left wing received and centred with judgment to . Campbell, who cleverly slipped across the goal motrth to Simpson, whoj finished pretty concerted work by beating' Black at close quarters.' Mornington A 1 goal; Northern A nil. Play was resumed with more energy, Evans, Fudge, and Reid had fugitive shots, none of which Jack required to handle. The backs on both both sides played earnestly. A brilliant left-footer by Campbell was pushed round the post by Black. The corner kick hung, but Rcid finally cleared. A misdirected kick by Shadwell crossed the ball to Shepherd. This player sent on to Bailcs, who, gathering up in a trice, lifted goalwards. Kelly missed badly, and left Evans facing Jack to place the ball through out of his reach. One all. Interesting play ensued, Mornington being the more aggressive. A pretty shot by Simpson was cleanly delivered by Black; then Northern forwards got moving and Evans, bustling Kelly, streaked away, smothered Jhck's effort, and gave Northern a. lead of 2 to 1, Hc-lpcd-'by tho rising wind Northern excelled in the opening again. For. 10 minutes Mornington withstood a siege. Jack dealt capably with all that came his way, and the shots that scared 1 yards above tho bar and those which went wide of tho mark he left. The defence was sorely tried, and was visibly relieved when the Rlue-a.nd-Black forwards streaked off on the left and gave Black, Taylor, and Co. a few moments of anxietv. C'llmpboll snapped a couple of long shots, and the left winger put in some likely centres. Then Vernon got away and centred to Campbell, wjio received on the full and delivered a beautiful shot, which left Black helpless. With the scores even play was exciting, if not always scientific, there beinj: nmoh hard kicking. Taylor, who otherwise played a very safe game, twice centred dangerously across goal For ah infringement by Eraser Northern were awarded a free kick from the centre of the field. Rcid drove straight for. goal. Jack fumbled, the opposition closed round him, and Northern had a, leading goal. Mornington tried hard to make up the deficit, but the game, controlled by Mr Brown, ended— Northern A ... 3 goals. Mornington A 2 goals. Roslvn-Wakari v. Northern B. Roslyn-Wakari and Northern B met at the Oval, the turf being very lumpy in place*. Roslyn-Wakari lost the toss, and kicking off, soon had Northern on. tho defence, but Simms's centre l was not accepted. For some time Roslyn-Wakarii forced the play, and Hogg, in goal for. Northern, was hard pressed, but playing very, sure he cleared all attempts. Ramage, who played inside left to Elliott, wliiio Donaldson took his position at full back, was not a success as a. forward, and missed several good chances. Northern's right wing. Chambers, mado a good run, and one of the Whito's backs miskickiug. a score seemed probable, but Reid showed good judgment and saved the situation. Donaldson, at full-back, was playing a good pxmo, and was prominent in clearing a likely rush by Northern, who lacked cohesion. Flashes of pretty pacing amongst the Rcslyn-Wakari forwards were shown, but their efforts in front of goal were poor. One of Simms's shots struck the liar, and shortly after, from a corner taken by Elliott, Vincent placed through. Roslyn-Wakari 1; Northern B nil. Northern came away with a determined rush, and found a corner, Reid being called on to en-ve three times before the leather was finallv cleared. Currie, playing in his old position at centre half, scored Roslyn-Waka.ri's second coal from a corner kick put in by Elliott. Roslyn-Wakari 3; Northern B nil. The defeno" of the Northern backs, Holleyman and Right, was good, but the latter lacked power in his kick Another attempt by Northern's rightwing bad the Roslyn backs in difficulties, but the inside m-on failed to tike tho opportunity from the centre. Just beforo halftime Hogg cleared a. nice shot from Simms. From the start of the second spell Elliott got cleverly down the lino and ehot ncrow Srmms heading in to Vincent, who scored from a close position. Roslyn-Wakari 3; Northern nil. Northern were penalised 'or tripping, but the penalty kick, taken by Cwvin, was well saved bv Hogg, who conceded a corner. An attack by Northern forwards was short lived, their play having no vim. They were for, the greater part of the time on the defensive, while the play of Roslvn-Wulcnri improved, but owing to tho safe game- of Hogg, in goal for Northern, they crmld not «wc. Another penalty against Northern was missed by Currie. whoso shot wont outside. Just boforo timo Ramago scored Rcelya-'Wakarffl

fourth goal, and tlio same, controlled by Mr Gordon, ended— Roslyn-Wakan 4'goals. Nortlicrn B Nil. Ravensbouhxe v. Maobi Hill. The Clear was in good order (with the exception of one bad spot) when Ravensbourne und Maori Hill took tho Held. Ritchie kicked off for Maori Hill, but Ravensbourno were first to become aggressive. R. Liddle carried down the right win and contred into tho goal mouth, and Campbell had no difficulty in sending the ball through. From the kick-oil Kerrigan received on Maori Hill's left and slwt for goal. M'lvor partially cleared, and a scramble took place, from which Kerrigan scored. The 'Maroons moved towards Ravensbourno territory, but off-sido play brought them to a stand. Ravensbourne forced a corner-kick, and Liddlo dropped tho ball in front of goal, but the Yellow forwards did not take advantage of a good opportunity to eoore. A Ravensbourno rush ended with R. Liddlo shooting over tho bar. Another corner-kick to Ravenflbourno was well cleared by V. Beeby. Maori Hill now took a turn, and Liddle dashed up tho right wing, finishing with a splendid conti'o, but Kerrigan's shot went very wide. The Maroons obtained a corner, und Kerrigan almost scored with a clever overhead kick. M'lvor relieved- the pressure with a long kick, and R. Liddle secured possession and kicked high in front of goal, Campbell heading a nice goal. A nioo.piece of play by Maori Hill forwards was cleared by French, and Ravensbourne returned play to the other end. where 11. M'Oallum centred to Campbell, but the latter's shot was easily clcared by Beeby. Half-time was called with Ravonebournc 2 goals to 1. Tho opening, stages of the second spell were tame, and for 15 minutes play was very unintereeting. A. M'C'allum scored an easy goal from close quarters. Maori Hill made several dashes to the Yellows' goal, but M'lvor proved tho stumbling block, his kicking being very sure. Grant was conspicuous for Maori' Hill and often set his forwards going. From a Ravensbourne attack H. M'Callum beat Beeby with a hard low drive. It was a good" shot. A nice bit of combined play by Ravensbourne's forwards ended in~F. Beeby fouling in the penalty area. R. Liddle 'kicked outside. Grant secured and passed to Ritchio, who cleverly worked his way into a shooting position and with a nico screw shot scored a line goal. Shortly afterwards Leslie missed a good chance from a centro by Kerrigan. Towards tho end of the game Kerrigan got clean away on tho left, French left his goal to clear, the ball rolled across the empty goal mouth, but tho Maori Hill forwards wero out of position and a golden chance was thrown away. This was the last incident in an uninteresting game. Mr Danccy officiated as referee. Ravensbourne ... ' 4 goals. Maori Hill 2 goals.

Kaitangata v. High School Old Boys. Kaitatigata people turned out to tho Recreation Ground in large numbers to witness the match between their team, holding a top place in tho competition, and High School Old Boys, represented by a team comprising four juniors. High School Old Boys have tho honour of being the only team to record a .win . against Kaitangata this season, so an interesting match was anticipated i nor were tho spectators disappointed. Tho game opened on a very heavy and particularly tenacious ground, and Kaitangata made it vigorous attack on the Old Boys' goal. The pressure was no sooner relieved by Clark's kick than tilings were happening at tho opposite end. Richardson received from Hay and transferred to J. Rarity, whoso shot- struck the upright. Hey next had a run and crossed to Peake, whose return was nullified by effsido in front of goal. Lockhoad and Allon eamo again, but P. Thomson proved safe. There was no lagging on either side, and both came near scoring on several occasions. Hey, on Kaitongain's right .wing, was very effective, and Richardson was a thorn in the, sklo of the defending backs. llcy and J. Allen wore working the Old Boys' left wing to advantage, and the defence of Anderson (goal), Clark, and R. Allen was excellent. At half-timo no score had been registered. On resuming Old Boys worked a way to the Kaitangata's goal, but Allen's slot went wide. Tlay was of an even but strenuous character for some time; then Bonnie put up a high shot, in clearing which Anderson was penalised for carrying tho ball. Rarity outwitted tho defence at the free-kick ami tho ball was hustled into tho net. From the kick-oil', Restieaux awl Loohhcud were prominent in an attack on Kaitangata's goal. Shortly" afterwards, Anderson having been drawn temporarily out of goal, Middleman seized the opportunity of driving in a line shot, which found tho net unopposed. Hey and Allen now got' busy for Old Boys, and hammered in two shots in quick succession, but to no purpose Hay made a lino effort from near the line, and, amidst excitement, Anderson pushed it over tho bar. Peake sent in a' fine low kick from a corner which beat tho goalkeeper and rebounded into the not. There was a seramblo in front of Old Boys' goal, from which Kaitangata scored. In the dosing momenta of the game. a corner-kick, nicely placed by Hay, rebounded from an Old Soys' player and boat Anderson. The gamo was evenly and fairly contested, throughout and was played iii the best of spirit. Tho condition of the ground made fast play impossible, and good shooting was out of the question. The game, satisfactorily controlled by Mr T. Middlemass, ended:

Kaitangata 4 goals. High School Old Boys ... 1 goal. MORNINGTOX B V. CHRISTIAN BROS. Mornington B defeated Christian Bros. by 5 goals to 2, tho scorers being: For the winners—Pratt, Dcuchnuss (3), and Wade; and for tho losers, Harlow and Wakelin. Mornington B 5 goals. Christian Bros 2 goals. SECOND GRADE. Mornington beat Old Boys by 3 goals to 1. Haig, Crooks, and Stanley scored for the winners. Chrifitian Brothers defeated Northern by 2 goals to 1. E. Salmon and J. Walsh seorod for tho winners, and Edwards for the losers. Green Island defeated Roslyh-Wakari by 11 goals to nil. 'THIRD GRADE. Northern boat Roslyn-Wakari by 3 goals toL High School Old Boys B beat High School Oki Boys A by 4 goals to 1. Aitcheaon scored for the losers and M'Lcnnan (2), Ford, and Ritchie for the winners. Mornington boat Christian Brothers' B by 5 goals to nil. Southern boat Green Island by 9 goals to.l. Christian Bros. A boat Ravensbournc by 4 goals to 1. M'Caughan (2), A. Clements, and Wilson scored for tlw winners. FOURTH GRADE. Southern beat Christian Bros, by 2 goals to 1. Green Island B beat Mornington by 6 goals to nil.