NOTES BY FULL-BACK.

Otago Witness, Issue 2523, 23 July 1902, Page 56

NOTES BY FULL-BACK.

The following table shows the positions of the clubs in this year's Senior Competition : —

' * The unplaced match Pirates v. Union has teen awarded to Pirates by default. + The Southern-Zingari match has been declared "no contest," and has been ordered to bo replayed. The first important iuterprovincial match of tho season, fakes places on Saturday next an Wellington, when the representatives of Canterbury meet the pick of the Empire City. This match will show to some extent what Otago has to contend with on the forthcoming northern tour. The following is an extract from a letter received in Dunedin this week from the old Otago rep., A. B. Drabble, who writes from the Argentine : " Please give my congratulations to Alec. Downes upon his part in last Otago-Canterbury cricket match ; also to Fisher: and will you also remember me to all old cricket and football contemporaries.'' It is gratifying to note that though severed by tinie and distance, old-time- Otago footballers and cricketers still take a keen interest in the doings of their old province. Permission has been granted to the Duneilin Harriers to hold a half mile race on tho track at the Caledonian Ground on Saturday, during the half time spell. The public lire requested to keep off the track and ground during the progress of the race. Bpecial efforts in this direction should be made by the O.R.F.U. and thup save a lepcfcition of what occurred at Carisbrook 6ome weeks back when a race was being run.

The second last round of Senior Cup fixhires was got off in fine but blustery weather D n Saturday. Alhambra had little difficulty in accounting for 'Varsity by 12 points to 3; Dune-din effected a surprise by defeating Kaikorai by the narrow margin of one point, the score standing 11 — 10. Duncan and Baxter wore absent from Kaikorai. Pirates downed Union by 8 points to 5 ; and Zingari succeeded after a willing game in wresting from Southern by 5 points to 3. Results of Saturday's matches nhow pn •alteration in the positions occupied by several teams in the Senior Flng. University, who were third on tho list last -wi-tk ha\e by reason of being defeated by Alhambra and also by reason of the wins of Pirates, Zingari and Dunedin, drooped down to

third from the bottom. Zingari has moved up into University's position next to the runners-up ; Pirates also goes up a step, and Dunedin jumps over the head of Soutn-a-rn, who are running second last. Union brings up the rear — a long way. The g-ale blowing on Saturday was a factor of con.«idprable importance in football. In three instances where senior teams won rhe tos? they chose to play with the wine I—ami1 — ami won tb-e game. Exception was Alhambra, who lost the toss, played against the gal?, and won just tho same Place-kicking in Alhambra-'Varsity match was the poorest seen this season. Roddick, who is usually equal to kicking at least one goal in a match, from a piece anywhere on his opponents' side of the ha'fw.iy nag, failed on each of six occasions on Saturday — four of the attempts were from tries, and two from penalty kicks. M'Kay, another powerful place-keeper, had two attempts from penalties, and failed on each occasion. Adams ('Varsity) also had a shot at goal, and failed. Recorded attempts at goal in this match numbor nine, and not one was successful. High wind prevailing could not be credited with spoiling all attempts — bad kicking was responsible for not a few. Oil Bishcpscourt, where it blows harder — when it does blow — than on Carisbrook, out of six recorded attempts the ball was sent over the bar on four occasion". On the North Ground, out of three, tries scored, two were converted; and on the Caledonian Ground the score was five points to three points, the outcome of two goals — one kicked from a, try, and flio other from a penalty. Alhambra, of all clubs, possessing the crack goal kicker, and having the largest number of attempts (8), with 'Varsity, who had one, were th« two clubs ir town on Saturday who failed to improve on tries or penalty kicks.

Tho Milton Club have written in to the O.R F.U. recommending that Comber, a memiber of that team, who had boon allowing good form this season, be given a chance as full back in the trial matches. The O.R. F.U. Selection Committee will embrace the offer with a very enthusiastic embrace, provided always that Comber is worthy of the chance. A full back for tho Otago representative team this year is puzzling the nnnds of the selectors greatly, and should the Milton Club be able to furnish one in Comber, the work of eelecting the Otago team will be considerably lessened. Here let me -add that Comber is a brother of tho footballer of that name who is at present playing for New town (N.S.W.), and is looked upon in many quarters as the finest all-round forward in New South. Wales today. Should tho present Comber of Milton prove a3 good a player in hi*» position of full back as his brother ia a forward, tha OR.F.U. have got hold of the very man they have bdSn looking for. The following Lawrence players are likely to represent Lawrence Star Football Club in the match North v. South, of the South Otago division of the O.R.F.U. :— Backs, M'Keich, Duncan, and Vivian; forwards, Bryant and Roberteon. Returned Troopers M'Kay and Wilson, late of the L.S.F.C, have found their way to the West Coast, and have donned the jersey for the White Star Clnb, Westport. Captain Sinclair, of the Kaikorai Club, is to be commended for his action in allowing Dunedin to take a man on in place of White who was hurt aibout 10 minutes after tha second spell in the Kaikorai-Dunedin match at Bisliopscourt on Saturday. This occurred when IJunedin were loading, and is all the more praiseworthy on that account. J. Williams, an old Duuedin player, and an Otago rep., who was line-umpire in the match, took the place of the injured player. Probably auy of our senior captains would have * extended the same courtesy, but I take this chance of lecording Sinclair's action.

It is claimed for H Kelly, the Wellington representathe, now under order* for Auckland, that he holds the New Zealand record for the number of times he ha& represented his provinocc— sl for Wellington, and four for Hawke'g Bay.

The police have taken action over the sweepstakes business at Sydney football matches. These sweeps Have become very popular lately. The promoter collects 28 shilling subs, on each half of the game. The back man on either eide ia omitted, and each subscriber has a player's name allotted to him. The holder of the player who first scores Rots 235, the sweep promoter annexing 5s for his commission. The commission is heavy, but tho worst objection ie the generally raucous voice of the promoter, with his "only two more wanted, gentlemen!" disturbing the game The S.M. who tried the case sentenced accused to 14 days (there being no legal provision for a fine), but the matter iis to be carried to a higher court.

Coincidence : Playing for Ravensbourne in the principal second-grade fixture, Alhambra 11-Ravensbourne, on Saturday were two brothers named Low (Alf and Arthur). During the early stage of the game one brother was taken off the field disabled, and shortly after the other brother received injuries, and ho was carried off '

Retired f-ootballoi- S. D. Minn, who played in the forward ranks of Union for several seasons with more than a considerable amount of success, .fas commandeered to play for Ravenabourne against Alhambra II on Saturday in place of an injured member. After working off the effects of a long spell, Minn settled into a good stride, and towards the finish of tho game was showing something of his old time form.

Congratulations to Dnnedin on their win over the one-timo invincible Kaikorai team. .Saturday's 11-10 victory is the first recorded by the Dunedin over Kaikorai since the blue-and-black team first played seniors

Besides the fixtures already arianged for the Southland team's northern tour, a match will be played against Wairarapa on August 27 if satisfactory arrangements can be made.

Doar "Full Ba<A'," — Seeing that the Otago team is to tour north this season, and requires tho full strength of the province against Canterbury and Wellington, could not the University members obtain tho necessary leave of ab-ence for the tour? The trip will take throe weeks at the outside-, and t)ie absence should uot inconvenience them iv tho least. Threo of the 'Varsity backs would make a wonderful difference in the team — tho inclusion of Adams at centre three-quarter, J G. Macdonald wing, and Uttley scrum half. Adams ha-s just claim for the above position, having proved himself a consistent player all the season. In the rep. tram lie would prove still bette-i, as with the oicfccpcc of a good five-oigliti player such as Duncan alongside of him, and a fairly good c ct of forwards, he> would prove one of the best centres in tlio colony. He had neither of the above ad\antages in his club. J. G. Macdonald ailso has strong claims for a place on the wing. He perhaps knows the wing game better than. anxaa* bit. nife.

sent ploying in Dunedin, and has proi ed a highly successful wing to Otago before now, having played for his province in their best days, playing irj the three-quarter line, alongside such players as "Woods (who was then at his best) acd the- late Alex. Armit. At the present he i< playing as well as ever. These two men, with Matson on the other wing, would prove a brilliant attacking and defensive three-quarter line. G. I'ttley has the strongest claims for scrum half. The difficulty at present is the inability to find another fho-pighth player to go on the outside of Duncan. I think) the Match Committee could not do bc-tter if they gavo G. E. Booth a trial in this position. He is fairly fa»t, a good kick, and one of the soundest defensi\e men m Dunedin. He can also make an opening for his centre with the be3t here. The p-osition of five-eighth suits Booth a long way better than full or three-quarter. All the obove backs are sound defensive players : in fact, I doubt if Otago has a sounder lot, whip their attacking abilities are also good. Each man understands his position thoroughly. The pl»> - ing of Booth as half will leave the position. of full back to bo filled. These are at present very scarce, the bobt a\ailable being Casey. Miller (Pirate), and Dnunm. Miller is a splendid Lick, but somewhat weak in defencP. The best of the lot, perhaps, would be Casey or Baxter The latter would make a first-class eusirodia.ii of the goal posts. The forwards this year should prove one of the best packs Otago has had, both in solid scrum work and the loose. It is not eve-ry province that is blessed with f-uch forwards as we possess this season. KutTi men as Roddick, Given, Connell, and Mitchell would prove » decided acquisition to any province in Xew ■ Zealand. There will also be a variety of first-class placf kicks in the team. Roddick, Adam«. Booth, and I'ttley are all first-clas3 men in this branch of football. The backs are also great punts, Adams, Booth, Uttley, Matron, and Macdonald being great kicks, and seldom failing to find the touch. — I Touchline.

am, etc.,

Tho following sensational item of news appearing id an English paper has been forwarded 1 me by a well-known ex-Otago representative now in England. The pxOtago rep. asks me if I can guess who it is : A NEW ZEALAND MAN FOR MAX-

NINGHAM.

The Manningham Football Club have signed on a hkely player, who comes from New Zealand. He is a first-cla=s sprinter and a good three-quarter back. He hae been recommended by George Stephex»son.

fT could not have guessed ; but as I have received an interesting letter from the exOtago rep. now in England, it is clear that Gco. Smith, the ex-New Zealand representative three-quarter back, who played against New South Wales last year and who a few months back was sent to England m company with W. F. Simpson by the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association to compete in the English Athletio Championships, is intended.— Full Back.]

Mr R. M. Falconer, of the Union Steam Ship Company's staff at Wellington, forwards us the following extract from a private letter received by him from his brother, Surgeon-captain Falconer, of the Ninth New Zealand Contingent, dated Vcreeniging, June 1, 1902: — "At Elwndsfontein I met the Rev. Mr Mullineaux, T,vho brought the English team of footballers to Australia three year 9 ago. He went straigut to South Africa from Australia, and became a chaplain-captain with the British forces when the war started. As he has been absent from England ever mace, he has just received three months' leave of absence to go back Home, but he will not return to South Africa should peace eventuate in the meantime. He told me it was his intention to try and bring an English football team on tour next season. He proposed playing matches at Ceylon, Australia, New Zealand, and returning by way of Canada. He was sorry that his last team were unable to visit New Zealand, and would like to do some sight-seeing with the next. I drew a map of New Zealand m his diary, marking the principal places. I suggested that he should start at Invercargill and work to Wanganui, and then go overland to Auckland, which would enable him to see the Wanganui River and to visit Rotorua, about which he had read in the Duke of York's Lravele. I told him that the New Zealand authorities would supply with more exact information re the route than I could givo him. Mullineaux is a real good padre, and makes a very popular manager."

Tlie game between the Alhambra and University teams was not of a ■very interesting nature. As expected, Alhambra had the advantage throughout, though 'Varsity succeeded in again scoring against their redoubtable opponents. The Reds' forwards both in the scrum and in the loose outclassed the Blues, but behind the ecrum 'Varsity's play was distinctly more brilliant. Of passing among the Alhambra backs there was practically none, though not for want of opportunity. Place-kicking throughout the game was completely unsuccessful, doubtless owing very much to the wind. The Alhambra forwards played with their usual vigour and dash, and but for the strong defence of the 'Varsity backs must have run up a much larger score. Tho latter were particularly reliable, but especially so J. G. Macdonald and Adams. Thomson at five-eighths was more conspicuous than usual, and Uitley stopped innumerable rushes. Of the 'Varsity forwards Gilray was mo3t prominent, while a welcome reappearance on the field was that of Gregg ('Varsity ex-captain), who, as formerly, was always to the fore. Dey, the Alhambra full back, wae very reliable. M'Kay was the most prominent of the three-quai-tere, and Knowles left little to be desired at the scrum. The forwards all did good work. Mr W. H. Haydon was the leferee.

The Kaikorai put a very mixed team into the field on Saturday afternoon, and, as a result, suffered defeat at the hands of the Dunedin. Murphy played full back, Adamson took Wilkinson's place on the wing, and Jackson played scrum half, Duncan being abspnt from his place and Baxter away on a. holiday. Playing against the wind in the first ppell they mad« strenuous efforte to keep the ball on the touc-h-line, and in doing this Jackson's " left footers " "were invaluable. The Dunedin team won on their merits, and their rearguard beat the Kaikorai in dash and combination. In the second spell Adamson went back to his place among the forwards and M'Donald went out on the wing. This, really cost the Kaikorai the match, for there was no excuse for letting Stalker laway when he scored his try. Stalker, with the ball, proved faster than any of the Colours without, and the only one who made any attempt to catch him was Smc'air, but the latter was hopelessly left. The game was very exciting in the U*t 10 «"ir>»ffa u ,M_thf. Kailtorai were majfc-

ing desperate efforts to stem the tide of misfortune, and had the match lasted five minutes more probably the result would hove been different. The Dunedin, however, are to be congratulated on beating the Kaikcrai for "the first time since the latter played as a senior football club. Nothing of exceptional interest took place in thp match between the Pirates and Union, the game consisting for the most part of forwaid play kicking amongst the backs. The victory of the Pirates was prinoipally due to their superior combination, as tiie Maroons had numerous opportunities, lut the ad-vantage -was invariably only momentary, as when a Tnnn got away with the ball he was not supported, with the result that tho Blacks removed the scene of operations without any difficulty. Another weakness amongst th& Union was their hesitation, which nullified their good play to a great extent. The forwards were pretty cven!y matched as far as the -scrums and line work were concerned, but the Blacks showed more combination in the loose. The Pnatp-.' backo were also superior as a combination, tho only men in the opposing rcaTguard to show up really well being V,\ Munro and Dnthie, though Watts did good wcrk at times. Green, the Maroons' full back, will never be of much seivice to his s'do unless he- gets rid of his propensity for spr^-ulatinp. Tho remaining backs on the Union side, except Munro, Duthie, and Watt--, were only mediocre. Of the forwards, the p:ck were D. Munro, Brown, .-■nd George, who put in a lot of eolid work. Miller, tho Pirates' full back, played a safe game. Of the three-quarters. Brewer was t'io best, while Hiriop was the most serviceable amongst the half back division. The forwards were a pretty even set. Hobbs, Marthewson, Logan, and . Denniston being the rno^t prominent.

The strong wind sweeping down the Caledcnian Ground completely spoiled the gams between tho Southern and Zingari teams. The Southern forwards played a rattling game against, tho wind in the first spell, but this pro\od too much for them, and they failed to last to tho finish, the Zingaii forwards holding them well in hand at the finish. Back play was out of the question, the players on Loth sides contenting themselves with centring the ball for the forwards. Smith, Collie, and Mason were tho l>3st of th-e Zingari backs, while Spiers, fiteviart, Mitchell, Abbott, and Mason were conspicuous amongst the forwards. Clarke. Casey, and Chambers were the pick of Lhe Southern backs, Taylor, Allen, Olson, and Foster being the best of tho forwards. Mr A. Dowiw-s controlled the game efficiently.

The Alhambra Second v. Ravensbouriie match, arranged at Tahuna Park, crexted much interest among the juniors' supporters. A etrong gale which blew prevented anything in the way of good football. Alhambra p!a>od with the wind in the first spell and put on two tries, W. Jolmsione and C. Qu«e being responsible. On changing ends Ravensbourne attacked strongly, but Alhambra's defence was sound. Eventually Hans-en scored for Ravensbourns from a loose rush No further score being registered. Alhambra won by 6 points to 3. Mr W. Mahonb controlled tho game efficiently.

Tho Ziugari-Riehmorid and Port teams met at Port Chnlnrwrs and after a wellcontestpd <?d.mo the Zingari-JVichmond 'won by 9 points to 5. For the winners Marshall scored a try, whioh Graham converted. The same player also kicked a - goal from a mark.

The Dunedin Second defeated the Union Second by 12 points to nil. Tries were scored by Bond, Rcftl; Sutherland, and Morrison.

The Taieri Rovers claim the match against Pirates by default. The Union Third met the Ravensbourne Second at Ra-v ensbcurne, and after a hard tussle the game ended in a draw, each skl" Fovinv 3 noints. Matld^n scored for Union and Cclclough for Ravensbourne. Mr W. Ross referecd Tho High School met and defeated the Aihambra B by 10 points to ml. Alhambra A defeated Pirates by 15 points to nil. Bannatyne (2) and Lawson each scored tries, while M'Hardie potted a goal and converted a try. Tho Zingari-Richraond defeated the High School B, at Montecillo, by 8 points to 3. Fnr the winners R°id and Camplvell scored, while Them converted one Kaituna defeated the Wakari Rovers (late Ro=lvn Wesleyans), at Wakari, by 14 points to nil ASSOCIATION NOTES. By Sockerist. The following shows the position of the Senior Elevens for season 1902: — Hatches. Goals.

The O.R F.U. have kindly granted the use of Carisbrook Ground for the "Charity" Banner final, which, will take place on August 2. Although the Otago Football Association has suggested a date in September for the Auckland-Otago match, the Auckland autho rities are anxious to have it earlier (wires my Auckland correspondent), and will try to get the touthern association to congent to August 16. This is a ppare date, and would probably ensure a good gate, being the gap between the Wellington and Taranaki Rugby representative matches. The unplayed match Northern v. Southern was brought to a final issue last Saturday, when tho former asserted their superiority by defeating the Rcd-and-blaeks by one goal. Northern are now Roslyn s nearest attendants, and, in consequence, qualify for the Charity Banner final. Tho final between Northern and the premiers should prove a big draw, and, given a, good ground and fine weather, I have no hesitation in saying that enthusiasts will have tho pleasure of witnessing one of the finest exhibitions seen here for some time. It is pleasing to see theee old rivals meeting for the final of 1902, when it is considered that such clubs as the Thistle, Burnside, Zealandia, Queen's Park, and Rangers have passed into oblivion.. The last oooasion on whioh Northern and Roslyn met for a final waa in 1899, at Bishopscourt, when the latter won by four goal* to three. That match it not forgotten by those who took part in it. Singular to pote, Aleo. Haynes was the custodian of the Roslyn goal in that match, while in the coming contest he will aot in that capacity for Northern. The following were the

! Young, Wyatt, Reid, Middlemass, Bolton, Adams, Morrison, Chadwick, Seideberg, ' Sligo, Irvine ; Rosiyn — Haynes, Dobson, Hiddle3ton, Dodd, Bunting, Wilkinson. Ussher, Robertson, Stebles, R. Bro\vn, S. N. Brown. The Charity Banner is now eight years old. Roslyn have competed for it each year ! since its institution, and have- taken posses- ■ sion of it on five occasions, while Wakari J and Southern have each held it for a year. The contest now on the tapis will decide its holders for the eighth time. Roslyn, on their past performances, must , i bo termed the Invincible*, and their record is a much envied one. Besides their roll of honour inscribed on the Banner they promise to repeat it with the Caampionship . Cup, presented for competition two years ago, ajul whick has beui wi'J\ them eince its inauguration. Apologies to the Refe-rees' Association. With all due respect to the memib&rs of this j association, and recognising the good work ' done to tho bftst of their ability, I cannot i say thai I am cnair-oured with any one of them. A high authority in England maini t?ms that a referee, to do jurace to his ] work and himself, must bo in training, so a,s to allow of him being in tho thick of the i play from start to finish. How m^ny of our ! referees r.ro like this? As often as not a } refci'co does not sec infringements, simply because ho stands too far away from the ! play, and, in consequence-, his view is hidden by those players who may be between him and the br.ll. It is a very common occurrence to sec our referees J giving decisions from, a part of the ground. fully 20 or 30 yards from th a actual seat of play. Northern and Roslyn have, I believe, been given the option of selecting their leferee for the Banner tie, and it will not I be a bit surprioing if a departure is made from the Referees' Association on this occa- | sion. Two of the finest controllers of 1 games in the past, viz., Messrs (4. M'Millan ' and P. Peters, are to bs approached, and it is hoped that one of these two gentlemen wiU act. The Auckland Association have submitted August 16 as the date for the Otago-Auck-iand match, to be played in Auckland. If this is the only date available, it is quite I possible that Otago will not undertake tho journey owing to the short time available. Congratulations to Dave M'Millan, who entered the matrimonial state last week. Rumour say* that the popular half-back is giving up the game after this season. It is to bo hoped that the rumour is incorrect, and that Dave will still be a leading light in our football world, and teach jnany lessons in the game, as bfi'S been his wont in the past. The O.F.A. have evidently plunged into hot water in awarding the Junior Championship Cup on the first round of matches, 1 and at the same time have stultified j themselves in going against the rule which says: — "The premiership shall be decided; upon two rounds of matches commencing from the first match of the season, each club to play the same number of matches. The Ecoring shall be 2 points for a win and 1 for a draw, and the team having the highest number of points at the end of the Second round shall be declared the prpmier; tca.ui, and shall hold the trophy until the following season." It is only natural that the juniors are up in arms against tho .award. I am inserting this note injesponse to queries received on the point. Morniugton had the satisfaction of turning the tables on Green Island last Saturday by 5 goals to nil. These two clubs now fie for bottom place. Ovjiiig to tho prevalence of Boreas last Saturday, the Northern-Southern match was an uninteresting game, interspersed occasionally with a fow bright features. Reilly, Northern's left winger, played a serviceable game, a characteristic of which was his fine centring of tho ball. Thia player has a tendency to keep too far away from the inner left, and this was no doubt; responsible for Chadwiek playing on his own initiative at times. "Murphy" has been seen to better advantage. Ho was too well watched by Ashton to admit of his capabilities being shown to the greatest advantage. No doubt Sawyeis' Bay A are the crack junior team this season, seeing they beat Wakari on Saturday for the second time this season. Aa is often the way with country teams, thay have much difficulty in getting a good team every Saturday, otherwise they would not have lost their two matohea this season. They have protested against the cup being awarded on the first round. May they come out with flying colours and the Junior Cup as well. Sav/ycrs* Bay B did remarkably well in their last three matches— two draws and a, win is not bad for their first year. More power to them in seasons to come. The Wellington-Dunedin combination St. John's are now leading for the Wellington premiership. The following criticisms are culled from a Wellington exchange: Kober played a perfect game for St John s, and it; was through his capital work alone that Swifts did not win. He saved several shots in the nick of time, of them b&iiu? from, a very short range. This is the second game St. John's has won Polely through the excellence of their goalkeeper's work, so they may congratulate them?elves on securing such a reliable koep. Morrison played his asual resourceful game. Ho has been pJaying i consistently all through the season, and is one of the best all-round men we have at present. Of the rest of the team, M Whannoll Nagle, Brodie, and Williams played up to form, and all had to work) hard. Our Wellington correspondent telegraphs that in the Association matches St. John's beat Petone by- 6 goals to nil, Queen's Park beat Rovers by 3 goals to nil, and the Swifts and Marist Brothers drew with one goal each.

OTAGO RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION.

The weekly meeting of the O.R.F U. Committee, held on Monday, was attended by Messrs Hutchison (president), Duncan, Wilkinson, Munro, Campbell, Ross, Harris, Macassey, Macdonald, Priest, Hanlon, and Smith.

The North Otago Referees' Association forwarded a copy of the evidence taken at the inquiry held in the case of M. Barry, a member of th« Excelsior Club, who was reported by the Oamaru Club for etriking Tansey (one of their players) in the match Oamaru v. Excelsior. — It was decided that Barry be suspended for one playing Thursday. The Alhambra Club appealed against tb» decision of the committee in allowing the High School to transfer their Second Grade team to the Third Grade. — It was decided that the appeal be dismissed. Messrs P. Keogh, W. M'Farlane, and C Beck applied for a refund of the amounts p&jjd by them, toward* the exjpense of tba

1889 team. — The secretary was instructed to ask them to produce evidence a3 to the amounts paid.

The Manawatu Union wrote asking that a match be played against their representatives by the Otago team on its northern tour this season.— The request was declined, as the dates cannot now be altered.

It was decided to grant the Otago Foottall Association the use of Cansbrook Ground for the Charity Banner Match on August 2. , , Mr G. East, the University touch judge in th© match University Second v. ZingariRichmond Second, was reported by the referee (Mr W. Hislop^ for misconduct, and did not appear before the committee, as requested.— lt was resolved that he be warned off all grounds under the control of the union during its pleasure. THE CANTERBURY REPRESENTATIVE TEAM. CHRISTCHURCH, July 19. The following team has been picked for the North Island tour:— Full back, S. Tur- \ till; three-quarters— A. Revell, E. T. Harper, D. M'Gregor ; fivo-eighths, G. Ormandy and M. E. Wood (captain); half back, P. Harvey; forwards — L. Corbett, Mahoney, B. Fanning, R. Cooke, T. Cross, W. Drake, A. Brunsden, G. Mathews ; emergencies — A. E. Phillips, J. Weston, G. D. Gray, J. Irons, W. Duggan, W. Blackwell. The team leaves Chris tchurch on Thurt-day, and plays Wellington on Saturday. i EXCELSIOR v. AX.BIOX. The match Excelsior v. Albion Fir^t Fifteens, played at Gore, lesulted in a win for the Albion by 9 points to 6. The winners had their full complement of players available, but the Excelsnor were not so fortunate and had to moke up a fifteen by playing several second men. Despite this, however, the game was closely contested. Fraser kicked off for the Albion, and fumbling on the part of the Excelsior backs enabled the Albion to cro3S their opponent's line, Fraser scoring a try. From thia to the end of the spell the Excelsior had the best of the game, and Whytoek croesed the Albion line twice. In the second spell the winners kept the play entirely amongst fche forwards, and in this department, except in the scrums, they were much too good for the Excelsior. Smaill and SfaeGibbon scored a try each, and from one of these A. Tinnock just missed securing a goal, the ball striking the post. The Excelsior were kept on the defensive nearly the ■whole of the spell, and showed good defence. The Albion were well entitled to their win, for which they have to thank their forwards, •who played a really good game, and completely wore down the Excelsior vanguard towards the finish of the match. For the winners Whytoek, Smaill, Fraser, Burrows, and Pedlow played excellently ; for the Excelsior Ussher, Whytoek, Whittingham, M'Murtie, and Kidd were the pick. WELLINGTON v. WAIRARAPA. j MASTERTON, July 20. • Wellington defeated Wairarapa by 6 points to 3 af*er a very even game, chiefly trf a forward natuTe. Kelly scored a try for Wellington, and Wrigley kicked a fine goal from a free kick. M'Kenzie kicked a goal from a free kick for Wairarapa. MANAWATU v. BUSH UNION. PALMERSTON NORTH, July 19. The representative match Manawatu v. Bush Union, played at Palmproton North, resulted in a win for the home team by 3 points (an unconverted try) to nil. The match was fairly even throughout. AUCKLAND v. THAMES. AUCKLAND, July 19. The annual inter-union match Auckland v. Thame3 was played this afternoon, 'lhe weather was showery, the ground slippery, and play consequently was confined mainly to tho forwards. Auckland won by 9 points (three tries) to 6 (a try and a penalty goal). The foim was a good deal below representative display. The backs on the Auckland side showed up fairly M r oll individually, but they were lacking in combination, and they handled the ball rather wildly at tirne^, while at other times there was a tendency on the part of players to go too much on their own. However, when the final selection is made the Auckland representative team will be strong, but will Buffer through want of practice together, there being now only one trial match before they meet the Canterbury team on August 2.

SOUTH WALKS v. QUEENSLAND

SYDNEY, July 19. In the inter-State football match New South Wales beat Queensland by 13 points to 8.

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