THE MIDLAND COUNTIES MATCH.

Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 325, 15 December 1888, Page 3

THE MIDLAND COUNTIES MATCH.

„ In this match the New Zealander.s more than redeemed their two defeats. They went to the ground in much better trim than -at Moseley and Burton, and thor- . oughly resolved to win ab all hazards. The afternoon again proved splendidly fine, and upwards of 5,000 per&ons assembled to witness the game. The Midlind team was not (strange to say) a very strong one, and ife soon became obvious they were al the visi-

tors' mercy. This was disconcerting for the local folks, and especially for tho gentry who, before the play began; had been bawling %l 2tol on tho Midlands " in- the pavilion. The colonists' play .was, however, generously applauded, n loud bui\«t of cheering specially "rewarding the younger Wynyard for the magnificent drop-kick which secured the first goal. This youngster was, for the first timer placed amongst the three-quarter backs, and proved a brilliant and reliable player. Ho had not. previously had a chance of showing what he could do. At half-timo the Maoris' score stood 1 goal, 1 try. and 1 minor, to a minor, and the home team failing to make a point in the second half the New Zealanders eventually won by thieo goals, one try, and two minors to a minor. They wore coidially cheered by the crowd as they drove away and naturally felt \ery wcll-satisliecl with themselves. A number of young ladies on the ground wore Maori club-tavours. 1 j\lcUausland, Elliott, and Ellison deserve special mention in connection with thio match, nor must the hard word of that good natured giant, Williams, be forgotten.

PARTICULARS OF TILE MIDLAND CO UK TIES MATCH. | The "Birmingham Post" says: — The five thousand persons present weie treated to a rare exposit on ot Rugby football by the foreigners, uho throughout played magnificently. ISo fault could, in fact, be found with their play, w Inch was as near perfection as possible. Their tackling, dribbling, and kicking were frequently applauded, whilst the spectators v\ ere sometimes roused to the greatest enthusiasm by the line runs made by some of the pla)ei\«. From the commencement the Midluiul Countie- team was completely outplajed, and the game, excepting for short inter. aK was iuught out in their half of tho field. Never were a team hardei pressed than the Midlandeis, and although they played with raie pluck they could make no 'headway against thenheavier and moie scientific opponents.. Haidly had the Maoiis kicked oft than they bc«>an to press, and carried the tight into the Midlanders' twenty-live. The attack, which looked exceedingly dangerous?, was stopped by Deykin, who punted the ball out. The Midlanders managed to cross the line, but were soon compelled to fall back. The struggle continued dangerously hear tbe English goal, and at List the lookedfor result came, for Warbrick ran over the i line, having had the ball nicely passed to him by Keogh. The kick was rather a difficult one, and McCauslaud failed to tiansfer the try into a goal. The ball was now kept almost eutiiely in the Midland quarter, and the ream were forced to touch down twice. The Maoris, whose parsing was splendid, kept up an incessant attack upon the opposing goal, and but for the good play of Goodman and Hill would cer- j tainly have got in several times. After a time Wynyard made a run, and, getting an opening, dropped a goal foi the visitors. Warbrick and Elliott, who were playing a line game for the Maoiis*, made "seveial splendid run", but were invariably caught by Goodman, who was repeatedly cheered for his defence. The Counties team now played up with a little more spirit, and forced back the New Zealanders. Cox made seveial good runs, but discounted his play by missing a nice chance of dropping a goal. 'lhe County men, dm ing their short aggression, contrived to make matter rather warm for the Maoiis' defence, bub Y\yn\aid and l?age pla\ed with cue and spirit, and prevented their opponent:? yetting tlnough. Adams returned a ball and ocoied a minor point for the combined team. At half-time the game stood — Maoris one goal one try and two minors to one minor. The Maoris in the ?econd half were better than in the first, and whilst their play improved, that of j thcii opponents grew weaker. Tho conse- j qnence was that, things wpiil all in favour ' ot the >.ew Z-alandeis. Soon after the ' recommencement McCausland obtained a chance, and promptly dropped a second goal for his side. The Midland men were afterwards obliged to touch, and v\hen the ball came out it was caught by Cox, who made a beautiful run. He failed to cet over the line, however, and a moment or two later the sfciuggb was going on in the old quarters. Just bclore time Elliott obtained the ball . and dodging Hill trot over the mark, McCausland took the kick, and was successful in scoring. The Maoris thus won by 3 goals, 1 try, and 3 minors to 1 minor. The following weie the teams: — Maoiis : Back, Cage ; thice-quarter backs, Wynyaid, McCausland (captain), and Nehua ; half-backs, Keogh, F. Warbrick, and Elliott ; foiwaixU, Ellison, Tairoa, Goldsmith, Karauria, Webster. Williams, Lee, and Anderson Midland Counties : Back, Hill; thieequattet backs, Gray, Cox, and Ad.uns : halt backs, Rotherham and Goodman : forwards, IJe3'kin (captain), Chigncll, Butcher, Cobb, Ludlow, Hall, Nichol, Lycett, and Leau. Umpiies : Messrs G. Warbrick and C. A. Crane. Jiefftrfiß : "Mr Tv R. FTnlmp=.

THE MATCH AT SHEFFIELD PARKThis match was. in sporting parlance, not •'on the card,"' but that good sportsman — Lord (Sheffield — ha\ing invited the New Zealander-s down to his lovely oountiy seat in Su-oex to lunch, and afterwards play a Middlesex team, Mr Scott decided to make it fit in. On Monday morning the colonists breakfasted at an early hour, and were then conveyed to Victoria Station in two omnibuses. There I mot them. The train <Uai ted about 8 o'clock, and, after a tedious jouineyof2\ hour?, landed us at the Sheffield Park Station. From thence we weie driven hixunont-ly to the house in waggonettes, uu arrival the New Zea landers were cvi dially welcomed to Sheffield Park by Lord Sheffield and a number of fiiends. Having some little timo to spare before luncheon, the visitors wandered about in twos and threes over the extensive gardens and park, inspecting with admiration the superb hot-houses and vineiies. " What a grand place," was a remark often heard. Well, having duly looked around, we adjourned to the house for lunch. Ye gods and little fishes ! What a lunch il was to play football on, I append the menu. After perusing it you will be able to judge H'hnt *ort of form hearty young colonists would display after such n feed.

3'JENr. Turkeys a la Daube awx Truilies. Xioasl Beel'. Ox Tongues. Xork Hams.

.. Lobster .Salads. Roast Fowls. Pigeon Pic. Croustades of Quails. Boned Larkp. PatedeFoisGras. - - Turban Chicken Bechamel. B.oast Pheasants. KoasL Partridges. Roast Grouse. Conserve of Apricots. Punch Jelly. Maraschino Jelly. Jelly Macedoine. Boudin Venetian. Dantzic Jelly. Wine Jelly. Charlotte Ru&se. Strawberry Cream. Nesselrode Ice Pudding.

Dessert. Champagne, Pommory ) Amontillado, Chateau andGreno, Gcislei'. ( MargeauX Rud.es- ( heimor, Mai-aschino j and Curacoa. Lunch and its attendant liquorings over, many of the team were more inclined to lie down and sleep in the bi-acken of an adjacent covert than to journey to the top of the hill 'where the cricket and football grounds are situated. As a matter of fact, a little later when the team were^being placed in position for the purpose of being photographed, two were found to be missing. Mr Scott and Joe Warbrick, however, were

quickly ? on- the, trail, and soon found the" errant " boys "--peacefully napping: in the^ aforesaid bracken. They had the grace to ' look rather shamefaced when escorted to the dressing-room by their irate captain. About 3 o'clock the two teams were on the field and then the New Zealanders saw what a tough job was on hand. The Middlesex- team wcie a much bigger and heavier team than the colonials had met before ; in fact, the team was composed in Oho main of really iirat-class players fiom nil part?. The gamo commenced soon after 3 o'clock, the Middlo&ex team, who lost the toss, defending the pavilion goal. The forwards- of the visitors soon put in somo strong work, but the passing on the same «?ido was faulty. After a touch-down by the Maoris Lindsay got behind for the county, but Johnson failed in the place kick. The play had lasted ten minutes, and on resinning Cousins, Keogh, Elliott and Sin-tees showod up well for their lespeetive sides. Roberts gained the second Cry for Middlesex and Johnston placed an easy goal. JVlcLagan, Anderson, and MoEwon put in dashing runs, while F. Wnrbrick, Elliott, and Keoph Avore conspicuous for the Maoris. After a series of scrummages, Tnglis, Gould, arid Hedderwiclc made* neat runs, and Anderson got behind, but the place-kick failed. At halftime the county led by one £oal, two tiies, and two minors to nothing. The play in the second half was of a spirited character. The Maoris touched down. Lindsay, Gould, and McLagan wore especially conspicuous for the county, their smai t runs eliciting applause. Anderson then put on a grand run and got behind, but the diflicult place-kick tailed. Cousins., Roberts, Gould, and Lindsay followed with -splendid passing, bob the ball went into touch. The Maoris now visited the roun'iA twentj -five, Madigan and Elliott showing ?fiong inns. Alter a diop-kick by Lindsay the Maoris touched down. Lindsay theu dropped a splendid goal thirty yards from the posts. Agu'n the Maoris touched down, and at the call of " no side'" the county proved victorious by two goals, three trios, and fives minors. Umpiies, Mr Ward and Mr J. Wnrbrick. Referee, Mr .Rowland Hill. Teams : — MiDDi/hSKX. — A. Johnson (Blaekheath) (back), A. J. Gould (Richmond), W. E. McLagan (London Scottish), and G. C. Lindsay (London Scottish) (three-quaiter-backs), J. ft. Roberts (Richmond) and D. Anderson (London Scottish) (half-backs), J. 11. Hedderwick (London Scottish), C. L. Jeffrey (Blaekheath), R. E. Inglis (Blackheath), F. C. Cousins (Richmond), J. Hammond (Blaekheath), J. G. Pateison (London Scottish), A. L. SurLees (Harlequins), E. S. McEwi-n (Old Cheltonian"), and Lock■wood (Middlesex Wandeieis). Kkw Zi:vlanum{s. — Gage (back), Madigan, W. W\nyard, and McCaubland (thiee-qnaitcr-backs), P. YVaibiick, Keogh, and Elliott (half-backs), EUison, Tairoa, YVeb-ter, Williams, A. Warbrick, Karauria, Anderson, and Lee. Atter the match the usual mutual cheers wete given. Champagne, with grapes, peaches, and other hot-house fruits were then handed round. The grapes and ' peaches seemed to be thoroughly appieciated by the hoc and thirsty players, but i the champagne did not appear to be much sought after, in fact, many of the Maoris Avent to the ordinaiy bar and got long drinks in shape of lemon squashes and shandyeafl. tloe Warbrick called for three cheers for Lord Sheffield, which were given with enthusiasm, and his loidship and friends paid the wsitoia a similar compliment. The party broke up at five, and the New Zealanders returned to town by the six o'clock train. The less said about the match, from a playing point of view, the better. English footballers are accustomed to smart lunches on special occasions before tlio game commences, and take good cm re to be stiietly abstemious. To the Maoiis, however, the departure wa< a new one, and it cannot be denied the_, innocent] v made the mo^t of the many good things, Loid Sheffield 1 * genuine hospitality pio\ided. The New Zealandeis expected to meet a nioic; exhibition 35 oi scratch pla\eis, wherea* Mr Rowland Hid had eaietuily collected the best possible team available. Such '• passing " as the Home men displayed the Maoris fwmkly admit they have never previously witnessed. Said McCausland whilst we weieon the platform waiting tor the London train, " i think they would have just, beaten us, even if Aye had been in good form.*' A New Zealand player write; " It the Mosely match Avere rough L should like to know what teim to apply to the Englishmen's play at Sheffield fark. We Avenfc down theie for the lunch and a punt. Tne match wa,^ to be a secondary consideration, What we expected Ava.-, a moderate opposition and a mere exposition of the ' noble game of football.' 1, for one, thought +he match would developc into a free fight. 'ByG — -d' siid an excited spectator, 'some of the Maoris Avill be o< mr/r/ed !' This was the remark made when Keoerh was collated by an excited Middlesex half-back after ho had passed the ball to Madigan.'' Keogh was the recipient of a tremendous kick in the ribs and one on the knee. Wynyard (<:( <: Tabby ") also felt the effects of the attentions of the home team, as did McCausland, Tairoa, Elliott and Ellison.

THE YORKSHIRE TOUR. NEW ZEALANDERS Y. HULL, ETC. The New Zealand football team left. London on Tuesday week for Hull, and the following afternoon plavecl an exciting match against a strong local team, who defeated ' them by a try and 3 minors to 4 minors. The "gate "was a\ery trood one, upwards of 12,000 peispns witnessing the y;amu. From Hull Lhe team went to Leeds, and put. up at the Gritiin Hotel, which they made their head-quarterb for the week. Bui little notice scernb to have been taken of them by local folk. A few footballers called certainly, but the "generous Yorkshire welcome ' of fiction was not conspicuously apparent. On Saturday Lhe New Zealanders went to Dewsbury and scored a brilliant victory over a respectable 15 by two dropped goals to nothing. Tn this match, unfortunately, young VVyn yard's ankle was badly hurt, and, worse still, Ellison (their cleverest New Zealand forward) had his elbow put j out of joint. Deprived of the services of McCauslancl, Ellison, the two Wynyards and W. Warbrick, the New Zealanders had not much chance against the famous Wakefiold Football Club yesterday. Any chance they might have had was, however, spoilt by Nehua, whose playing as full-bade proved po disastrous that at half-time W. Warbrick (despite his broken collar-bone) replaced him. I may mention, too, that the local umpire's decisions gave great dissatisfaction, his intention being obviously to help his own side rather, than judge justly. On one occasion, indeed, the crowd absolutely hooted him. The Wakefield team oventually won a well-contested, game by a try and seven minors to one minor.

PARTICULARS OF THE HULL MATCH. r The •'Ea&fcern Morning, News" thus details the -particulars of the Hull game ; Maoris : Back, D. Gage ; three-quarter backs., McCausland (captain), Madigan, and W. M'ynward ; half-backe, Keogi), \V. ElliobO, and F. Warbriek; forwards, Tuhou,

j ( Ellison," Lee, , Karauria, ( Wobster, A. Warbrick, Goldsmith, and Riaynard. Umpire, Mr J. Williams. - • ' Hull : Back, A., E. Bearpark ; threoquarter backs, E. D. Sliillibo', J. Hill v and E. Coalman ; halt-backs, T. Hewer and jA. B. lveson ; forwards, C. Simpson j (captain), H. Simpson, ,W. F, B. Galvert, J. Holt, G. Jackets, F. Pattison, M. Tuke, C. Smale-s, and <W. Teal. Umpire, Mr C. A. Brewer. Reforee, Rev. F. Marshall, Huddersfield, The' M aori beam entered tho iield wrapped in their nali\e blankets, and d urine, 'fche course of tho march they loudly thouted Uioir " battle song," Ake-Ake-kia-kakc— "For ever be strong." The two teams having saluted each othor by giving thiee cheers, 11. Simp&on kicked oil, ami iMadigan, after making }l slip, managed to leturn, and ."eliminates were formed in mid-iield. In the serums, our men pooh began to press, and "Tony" managed, by a long kick, to gain ground. Gage- got in his kick, and Slnllito, getting hold, put in a grand inn before he was collared by Madigan. From a pass Coulman gained ground, and more scrim lnnges were foimed in the \isitoih' teiritoiy. Tony Lveson got tho ball from a pass by Hewer, but spoilt hit. chance by throwing forward. The visiting forwards here camo away until they reached Bearpark, who returned nicely into touch — close to the Hull '• 25." C. Simpson, from a&crimmane, picked up nicely, but he was collared smartly by Warbtick, Tairoa, etc., so that no ground was gained. Hill at length gained ground by a long kick. Scrimmages wero tormed in mid-field, and McCausland, although surrounded by be\eral ot our men, managed to kick again into our half. Hill and Shillito pub in some good pacing, and play raged iuriously in mid-lield. ' Gaire was prevented, owing to the t.*M following up_ of our foi wards, from returning, bub Taijoa commenced a diibble, and by these mean-, reached the Hull line, wheie Wynyarcl attempted a drop at goal, hut only a minor resulted. Tony lveson dropped out, and the visiting forwards amongst them returned. C. Simpson pub in a sprint, but Keogh and MrCausland, by smart passing, again sent the leather back to Hull quarter?, whcie for a few minutes the ball remained, being severely scrimmaged by both teams. Coulman eventually relieved Hull*, position by a splendid kick, and the venue was changed to mid-iield. McCausland claimed a tree kick, but his appeal whs disallowed on the plea of "no mark."' Tony, amid-a loose play, gob hold, and succeeded in getting through the maioiity ot the Maoiiss before he was stopped by b\ Wai brick, who brought him hea\ ily to the ground. Loose play followed, and Hull, working very hard, pressed. A line out was formed near the visitors' " 25," and trom this C. Simpson broke cleveily away, and, kicking the leather well across the JMaoiin' line, Holt raced up and cleveily scored the iiist major point--a try for Hull-amidst tremendous excitement. Coulman unfortunately failed to kick the goal. Wynward kicked out, and Coulman managed to leturn, the leather going into touch in mid-field. Some really magnificent play and passing followed, both teams throwing the ball with the utmost precision. McCausland, Wynward, Elliott, and Madigan particulaily distinguished themsehes, but, on the other hand, Coulman, Hill, C. Simpson, and Teal retaliated, and gave the Maoris certainly as much as the) had to take. Eventually nmmagss. weie foimed in u position that slightly ia\oiucd the visi or.s, and Keogh by a long kick mi proved still further,' and Wynwaicl getting hold from a pass, he attempted a drop at goal, which just missed the uprights, and a minor only lesulted. H. Simpson dropped out, and, owinir to the rrood play of Hewer, Teal, and Coulman, a minor point was quickly scored fiom a long kick byCoulnum Wynward dropped out, and long kicks wetc exchanged between each .side and \Y. Cahert gained a free kick. From thii our men again piessed, and, despite the oHorts of Keogh and Warbrick, the visitors were once more gradually forced I back into their own quartet p. Tahoa and MeCau&Uuid headed a beautiful dribble, which was, nob stopped until Hewer gob hold, and by a sciew kick he &cnb the ball well back into the visitors' territory, where trom loose play lveson irothold, and, running clear away fiom all his opponents, crossed the visitors' line again. An an peal, which pro\ed successful, was ot once lodged by the native empire, and the ball was hrought back. Tho plea was on the ground of Gage (the Maori full-back) not being allowed live yaids for his kick. Madi igan, Keogh, and Elliott played up well, ! and reached the Hull "25," where scrimmages weie fornied. Keoirh, fiom one of theoe, gob hold, and leachod the Hull line, where eventually our men touched clown. Hali-time was at once called, with the score : — Hull, 1 try 1 minor to 4 minors. After the usual intern al Elliott le stai ted. The fiist half of the game had been of a \ very fast and exciting description, neither side having much to boa&fc of as to tupei io i ity over the other. Our men were better in the packs and when passing, whilst the visitors shone well in dribbling and tackling. In this half our men, who had up to now been playing against the wind, had the assistance of this element, and when Elliott kicked off Teal returned, and our men immediately reached their opponents' halt, whero aftersomo last loose play, they caubed sci im mages to be formed on their line, and Keogh immediately touched clown. McCausland, who had changed places with Gage, dropped out, and Beaipaik nicely returned. It hoon became. appaienb Chat our men were superior in their staying powers, and principally at this ttme, owing to the play of Hewer, Coulman, Hill, and Jveson behind, our team lopeatedly pressed their opponents back into their own half. Shillito, from a kick by jMcCausland, made hiss, mark, and by a strong punt he sent the leather into McCau&land's hands, who at once returned to Beai park, who cleverly returned into touch. From the line out Bearpsrk's luck uas charged by Madigan, and scrimmages were formed near the Hull " 25." These scrimmages were once mote carried by the Yorkshiremen, who, indulging in beautiful passing, completely mystified their southern opponents. Once again our men pushed their way into Maoris' quarters and good individual runs became the order of the day. From a pass by Hill, Coulman again got in his kick, and again McCausland returned, only, however, to have the ball sent to him by a rush of our forwards. Madigan pub in a smart run, reaching Coulman at bhree-quarters,who successfully bioughb him down, andimmediatoly passing to Hill, the latter player returned the leather again into the New Zealand quarters, where more scrimmages were formed. Hull again pressed, and Hill, in passing to Coulman, sent the leather into Keogh's hands, who, however, was too well watched to be able to got away. From tho consequent scrimmage the visitors,exhibited a libble of bheir dribbling powers, which are certainly remarkable. It now only wanted 10 minutes from time, and whilst our men were playing up in, if possible, a more earnest manner than at the commencement, the \New Zoalanders were— many of them •V-sliowing gicr'ns "of faVging, More scientific passing between* Tatbison, ' C. Simpson, H, Simpson,' and Tuke resulted in more ground being gained by the northerners, aud auothot minor, from a

kick by Coulman out of a loose scrim tnase, 11. Simpson dropped out, and Tairoa leturned into mid-field.' Our forwards, headed by Molt, pushed their way into bho visitors' "25," and if it had not been for Gage they would most eeituinly have scored. This latter player, however, succeeded in relieving his side's position ; bub only for a time, for, loose play ensuing, our backs again had the boat of the play. Ivoson here attempted- a drop at goal, but tho ball falling short JVlcCau&land rah it out splendidly. The excitement of the spectators wa& now immense, and cheer after cheer went up after a good bit of play by some individual man. McCaubland on' the one side, and Coulman on the other, played well, and in the end scrimmages were foimed in midfield, where, the ball becoming dead, "no side" was called with the following lesult : — Hull, 1 tiy 3 minois to 4 minors.

MAORIS Y. DEWSBCJRST. The following tire the particulars of the Dcwsbuiy match as given in tlie " Biadfoid Obpeiver." The Maori team played their second Yorkshhe iixture on" Saturday, when they met Dewsbury at Crown Flats. Theie whs an attendance of about 4,000 spectators, who warmly welcomed tho New Zcalanders as the latter entered tho field. An interesting game took place, and in the first half the Maoris, aided by a stiong wind, scored a couple ot chopped goals, which wore the only major points registered during the match. The New Zealand men played with fc-reat smartness and pluck, and their superior physical strength madoihem very difficult lo tackle succes&fully ; but Dewsbury defended well, and their line was only eroded once, and on that occa-ion the ball was called back. The Maori team, it may be stated, included only three players ot purely Emopean block, the remainder being more or less dark. They woie black jerseys, bearing tho Now Zealand fern worked" in white upon the bieast, and daik blue knickei -boolean, and formed a striking contia^i. in build, complexion, and costume to the Dewsbuiy men, who were smaller, but clean-limbed and arrayed in white. Gai forth kicked off for Dewsbury against tho wind, and Ellison returned; a seiic^, of scrimmages followed at halfway. The ball becoming loose, Madigan got off with it, but he was pushed into touch by Look wood. Elliott atteiwaids got off, and che Maoris gained ground .slightly. A scrimmage took | piace, and Dewsbury came tluougb, but Elliott stopped the rush nicely, and the ball .subsequently went into touch at the centre. After some give ancl-take play, Elliott ran and passed to Keogh, who reached the Dewsbury "25," and shortly afterwards Wynyaid icceived a pass from Kcogh, and dropped a goal, fending the ball between the posts, amid loud applause fiom the spectators. This was. at about ten minutes after commencement of play. On i estarting the ball, Dewsbury ' gained a little, and Lock wood neutralised a rush by the visitors with a nice kick. A tough struggle took place near the centre, during which both Elliott and Ellison weie temporarily disabled The latter had his olbow put out, but he eventually resumed play with his arm bandaged. The Maoris •steadily pressed forward to near the Dews bury "25," and the home team en deavoured to get away with a dribble, which was well stopped by McCausland. Lockwood improved the Dewsbmy position slightly by a kick into touch, and Dj son made a capital ri.n to near the visitors' goal-lino, where he was bi ought down by Madigan. Sciiinmaging endued in dangerous proximity to the goal-Hue, but Elliott obtained possession of the ball, and relieved with a kick. Good passing between Keogh, Wynyard, and others carried the gamo towards Dewsbury territory. Stadden, Dyson, Gai forth, and Nay lor then showed up for the home Icam, Nnylor putting in a well-dhecfccd kick, the effect of which was, however, neutiali&ed by the stiong wind. Keogh then lav for the Maoris, and McCausland, from a pass by Wynyaid, chopped a second goal. On the ball being again pub into play Lockwood made a splendid run to within about a dozen yaids of the goal-line, but he was pushed into touch by McCausland, and half-time was called. The score then stood— Maoii&, two goals ; Dewsbury, ni(. In the second half Dewsbury had slightly the better of the game. Lee kicked off tor the Maoris, and the ball was well returned. Dewsbury pressed forward, and Sampson got a free kick in a difficult position, which resulted in the home team scoring their first pomt — a minorpoint. Tairoathencameaway with a useful run, but good passing and kicking on the partof the Dewsbury team compelled Keogh to sa-\e. A long kick resulted in another minor pointimmediatelyaftenvaicK TheMaoiiforwaids then biokeaway strongly but Dy&on checked them, and a kick "by Lockwood compelled McCau&land to touch down. After another minor point had been added, Elliott made a good run for the Maoris, but he Mas eventually bi ought down by Lockwood. Gage then put in a brilliant run, during which several unsuccessful attempts were made to collai him, and finished by kicking into touch at the centre. Naylor, however, smartly ran the ball out of touch, and kicked well up tho iield before Gage's play could be supported. Stadden got a fiee kick at half-way, but little use was mide ot it. After a scrimmage at the visitors' "25" Lockwood cleverly Tossed tho line, but tho ball was called back. A fow minutes aftciwmds the ball was again taken acios-. tho line, and Madieran touched down The Maoiisthcn bioke down the attack, and good l tinning and passing by Elliott, Keogh, and (-'aye ended in the Dewsbury line being crossed. The ball, however, was called back, and Dewsbury succeeded in gaining fuither minors, iS'aylor and Lockwood bemcr particulaily pjominenfc. Keogh contributed a fine run for his side, but made a long pass when near the line, and after a scrimmage Stadden relieved with a couple of well-timed kicks. Dyson followed with a fine run, but he was pushed into touch by Madigan just past the centre. Time was then called, with the scoie — Maoris, two goals ; Dewsbury, eight minors. Teams :—: — Maoris : D. Gage, back ; C. Madieran, W. WynyarclandMcCausland, three-quarter backs ; Keogh, F. Warbrick and \Y. Elliott, half-backs; T. Ellison, W. 1, Karamia, A. Lee, G. Williams, B. Tairoa, "R. Maynard, A. Webster, and A. Warbrick, forwards. Dewsbury: W. Scott, back ; It. E. Lockwood, J. Naylor, and J. Dyson, three-quarter backs ; W. Stadden, T. Sampson, and J Tetley, half-backs ; J. Garforth, C. Garforth, J. Gundall, E. CundaJl, E. Wolafcenholme, F. Crawshaw, R' Kir by, J. Gray, and S. A. Wilman, forwards. During the latter part of the game Gage, the Maori full back, exchanged places with McCausland, the left wing three-quarter. The Maoris have now playod nine games since commencing their tour, and have won five.

PARTICULARS OF THE WAKEFIELD MATCH. The ."Yorkshire Post" describes -the Wnliefield match as follows : — Yesterday afternoon the New Zealand football players confronted tho Wakefield Trinity aL Wakefield. Notwithstanding that the weather was 'dull and threatening, there wafe a large co.ncourse of spectators, -tlie gross -receipts at the gato amounting WXIO6, half of which was tho visitors' portion. The foreigners appeared on tho ground ju&t before threo o'elpckj the hour fixed tor tho

match to start. Several of the twenty-five I men who have come to England are i suffering from injuries received since their arrival, but despite this a good team faced the Trinitarians. The first half of the game, which was almost wholly Jn the visitors' quarters, was somewhat tame and uninteresting. In the second half play became fast and exciting, and the visitors displayed great ileetness of foot and some splendid passing. The visitors, who were accorded a very hearty reception, won the toss, and at 3.10 Paul Booth kicked off up lull for Trinity. At the start a good breeze prevailed, but it soon subsided. The game boon s-ottlcd in the visitors'^,2s," and there it lemained for some, ten minutes, during which several tough scrimmages took place, and the Maoiis did a bib ot clever pasnng. Tne Trinity men giadually worked the ball up to within a very short dibtance of the goal-line, and from a scrimmage there Biatinan, who worked well, took his dr p, and the visitors touched down. Hutchinson passed to Booth, v, ho got over the line, but the ball was called back. The vibitors again touched down, and s>hoitly atterwaids) Biaunan charged down a kick by Lee and lan in a try. Booth took the kick andmalcea splendid but unsuccessful bhot at goal, the ball just passing outside the post. Jones gained a free kick, and Booth asfain made a good bub futile attempt at goal. Just befoie half-time was called, A. Warbrick made a dashing run, which icsulted in a minor point for the foreigners, the only point, they gained in the first? half, whilst the home team was credited with a try and four minor points. On restarting Lee kicked olf up hill, and Karauria made his mark off Ham&haw's return. Hulme replied well, and the strangers' quarters weie once moie invaded and two minor points scored. Madigan made a splendid run and claimed a try, but it was disallowed. The ! visitois now began to show some F-plendid play, and the game became fast and evcitinsr, but only minor points were registered, and a fast forward eramo resulted in a victory for Trinity by one try and se\ en minor points to Maoris 1 four minor points. The following were the teams : — Maoris : Nehua, back ; W Warbiick, Cage and Madigan, thiee-quarter backs; Keogh, Elliott, and F. Warbrick, half-backs ; Leej Williams, Tairoa, Wajniard, Webster, Ivarauria, and Stewart, forwards. Wakefield Tiinity : Hamshavv, back ; Fotherby, Brannan, and Hulme, three-quarter backs ; Hutchinson and Dunne, half backs; Latham, Booth, Jone«, Binks, 11. Dawson, Thompson, Lawrie, Ross, and CJomeisall, forwards.

NOTES ON THE YORKSHIRE TOUR A venerable Yoik&hire l-elic of 70, whhad spent 15 years of his life in New Zealand, walked 30 miles in order to be present ab fcho "Wakeh'eld match, or, as he expressed ib, " to see at.other Mayowri afore I dies." This aged person consumed considerable refreshment, w hich had the effect of making him tearfully affectionate, Eventualy, he staggered up to Ellison, and murmuring (piesumably with reference to his bad arm), "My pore lad, my dear lad," showed symptoms of folding him in a paternal embrace. Ellison rejected the proflered caress, and hinted mildly that the old 'un had better give up booze. " Booze be blowed," responded the Tyke ungratefully, " it's the happiest day o' my loife." The piomoters of the New Zealanders' Bullish touv will, l fear, lose money o\er it. Mr Scott says they roqiuie to get 1100 out of each match to make expense, etc., and so far they ha\e nob done anything like thi>. Their share of f.ho Hull match was ,£ll3, of Wakeiield £53, and of Dewsbury about £60. What the Birmingham matches yielded them they don't know ypt. Judging, however, by tht: number of persons present, not more than £60 or £70 apiece. The expenses arc of course, consideiable, tully I'lOO a week, I should say, one way or another. At Dewebury and Wakefield, the New Zealanders were entertained at the usual dinner atter the match. At the last-named place, I regiet to say, they gave offence by bolting directly the meal was o\ei, and leaving only »Scott and s <me Jive others to propose their hosts' health. On this occasion Scott could not bring himself to toast the umpires, so he, substituted "The Officials."