RANFURLY SHIELD SURPRISE

Waikato Times, Volume 106, Issue 17805, 2 September 1929, Page 3

RANFURLY SHIELD SURPRISE

• SOUTHLAND DEFEAT WAIRARAPA. * HAMILTON’S PEACE CUP VICTORY. AUCKLAND AND WAIKATO DRAW AT HOCKEY. Chief Interest in local Rugby olrolea on Saturday wns centred on the Peace Cup challenge match, in whloh Franklin were greatly outclassed by the Hamilton representatives, the final' soore registering 38—3. Considerable surprise was evinced at the result of the Ranfurly Shield game at Masterton, Southland annexing the much-coveted trophy from the Walrarapa holders. The Auckland Rugby representatives in a keen game disposed of Canterbury by an 11-point margin. The first big hockey event of the year wa3 recorded In Hamilton when Waikato met Auckland, an exciting match resulting In a draw of one goal each. Results of ail principal sporting fixtures throughout the Dominion and descriptions of matches nearer home appear below. RESULTS AT A GLANCE. i RUGBY. Southland 19 v. Walrarapa 16. Hamilton 38 v. Franklin 3. Auckland 17 v. Canterbury 6. Old Boys A 6 v. Old Boys B 3. Frankton 10 v. Marist 0. SOCCER. Pukemlro 2 v. Rovers 0. Huntly 3 v. Pukemlro Junction 2. Glen Massey 5 v. Wanderers 1. Whltlora 6 v. Hamilton East 3. HOCKEY. Auckland 1 v. Waikato 1. Hamilton (ladles) 1 v. Raglan (ladles) 1. LEAGUE. Huntly 6 v. Frankton 3.

PEACE CUP MATCH.

HAMILTON’S WALK-OVER. FRANKLIN BEATEN 38—3. The Peace Cup was safe in the hands'of Hamilton on Saturday, when the local representatives soundly trounced Franklin, showing a margin of 35 points_ ( at The,.,finish. There were many interesting‘phases of the match, which was very fast, being played on a hard, dry surface. The teams were— Hamilton. Full-back: Delaney. Three-quarters: Allen, Everest, Johnston. Five-eighths: St. George, Fitzger* aid. Half: Mitchell. Rover: Chapman. Forwards: Reynolds, Charleston, Waters, Fleming, Bayly, Hooper, Scott. Franklin. Full-back: J. Hira. Three-quarters: Bush, Gummer, Ilayes. Five-eighths: D. Peter, H. Peter. - Half: Lindberg. Rover: A. Wray. Forwards: Melhuish, J. Eyre, Lee, Pope, Lawson, Webster, Tawa. The ground was on the hard side, and there was a stiff breeze coming from the north. Hamilton kicked off against the wind, ,a passing rush breaking down. .Hayes, the visiting wing, was nearly away on the side line, but missed the pass. 'Hamilton started with several brisk drives, but mishandled somewhat. Hira, the visiting full back, cleared decisively. Franklin were twice penalised in midfield for offside play. St. George opened up the backs well, but Everest dropped. Delaney was about to clear, but was stopped by Lindberg. Alien Gets Over. Hamilton lost no time in demonstrating its scoring capabiilties. Allen secured from near midfield and came through the pack splendidly, beating half the team to touch down. Chapman converted easily. Hamilton 5 Franklin 0

Visitors’ Only Score.

Franklin endeavoured to battle through, but the backs showed-several weaknesses, although the tackling was sound. Following a loose rush before the Hamilton goal Cummer gathered in and went over. The kick tailed., Franklin 3 Hamilton 5 Play returned to midfield, where the home backs threw the ball about willingly. The visitors were kept busy defending touch for several minutes, Hamilton preventing them from clearing. At length Mitchell accepted a short pass and went over a few yards to touch down. Chapman failed to convert.

Hamilton • ° Franklin • • • 3 Once again the Hamilton backs forced the pace, Everest making a fine bid, but just failing. The attack was maintained, Franklin defending desperately. Eventually Bayly picked up out of the ruck to go over in the same position as Mitchell. Chapman just failed with the kick. Hamilton Franklin 3 From a mark of Mitchell's near the line Delaney secured the return kick, to find the line with a beautiful shot. A fast-scoring quarter ended with Hamilton having had the best of the ball. Home Backs are Lively. The teams had hardly changed over when the home backs handled in good style in the opposing twenty-five from a scrum heel. I. Johnston gathered in on the wing and went over without opposition at the Whitiora corner. Chapman added the trimmings. Hamilton 16 Franklin 3 The home backs had another bid soon afterwards, play continuing fast and interesting, Hira, the visiting full back, cleared in time. As the result of an interception Franklin were able *o gain a good deal 01 territory, Wray

leading a strong loose rush, but the defenders were soon on side. Franklin made repeated efforts to get ahead with the ball, but were checked every time. From the ruck before the visiting goal Bayly picked up, to rush through the pack. After dummying successfully he went round to score behind the posts. Chapman’s kick hit the post and bounced inside. Hamilton 2i Franklin 3 Franklin’s Hard Struggle. Hamilton kept attacking forcibly and Franklin were obviously bustled. Lawson received and kicked towards his own goal in an effort to find the line. Lindberg was working the blind side nicely when he was nailed by Chapman. Getting the ball from another scrum Lawson handed to Bush on the wing, who returned. Lawson made a short dash, but ran into the pack. Bush and H. Peters were- exchanging confidently, but the movement broke down under the strain of solid defence. Lee and Bush then essayed another bid, but went into the pack. The bell for half time went with the play in midfield. After the Interval. On resumption Hamilton kicked off, an exchange of kicks ending when D. Peters opened up the Franklin backs, who were soon robbed of the ball. St. George handled brilliantly in midfield, and with Allen, Everest and Fitzgerald in support went up the field to the opposing forwards. St. George handed to Allen, who got over at the Frankton corner. Chapman missed the kick. Hamilton 24 Franklin 3 Hamilton were back again on attack, H. Charleston nearly getting over. The forwards attempted to bustle the ball over the line, but a free kick was awarded against Hamilton. Hamilton were again looking dangerous when Hira relieved with a fine kick. St. George, Everest and Johnston were together in possession, but this time the Franklin backs tackled well. Fierce Line Battle. Charleston, Hooper and Scott were following a long kick up well and had almost reached touch between them when the former knocked on. A fierce struggle ensued on the line, Franklin being relieved through an infringement on Chapman’s part.

D. Peters shone out in a fine dash through the home pack, but he was overhauled. Delaney had the best of an exchange of kicks with a skilful line-finder. Receiving from the ruck near midfield Hayes made a bid for a try, and passed to Cummer, but the ball went into the dead-ball area and was forced. A Clever Interception. A bright feature had the crowd excited when St. George attempted to get through on the wing. Just on touch lie sent a long pass to Mitchell, which Hira intercepted cleverly, kicking upfleld. After a short delay through a slight injury to Johnston Scott and Charleston dribbled well up field and gave Hamilton the attacking position. Hira slaved off the advance with a kick, but the territory was soon recovered. The last quarter started with play in midfield. Hamilton were looking formidable, St. George nearly making it on the side line. H. Peters look a pass off-side in his own twenty-five, but the Hamilton kick was a short one, designed to open up the home backs. Franklin Nearly Do It. Bush and H. Peters followed up well and nearly outwitted -the home defenders. Franklin staged another neat passing rush, but the wing was marked." The visitors, though still game, appeared to be feeling the strain of (he contest. Hamilton were again in attacking position, mainly through a good dribble led by Hooper, when Charleston picked up from the loose and ran around to score behind the posts. Chapman missed from an easy position. Hamilton 27 Franklin 3 visitors Sorely Pressed. Hamhton had the ball at toe before the opposing goal, when D. Peters relieved with a spectacular dash upheld. Hira made things easier a little later with a swift kick from the tight. Kicking from the ruck St. George followed up to run around and land on | the bail in touch. Mitchell’s kick j went across the goal posts, ! i

Hamilton 30 Franklin 3 Play resumed in the Hamilton twenty-five, Franklin making a determined attempt to score, but the opposition was too strong. D. Peters took a penalty kick from the twenty-five line, but the shot just missed. Securing from the ruck after a forward attack Chapman ran some distance to hand out to, Mitchell, who was in attendance and scored easily. Mitchell failed to convert. Hamilton 33 Franklin 3 Chapman, St. George, Fitzgerald. Everest and Allen handled in turn from a scrum in midfield, Alien outstripping pursuit ,to score easily behind the posts. St. George converted just before the bell went, leaving the final scores— Hamilton 38 Franklin 3 Mr S. A. Mannering was the referee. Notes and Comments. Hamilton were superior to Franklin in almost every department, although the kicking was, as usual, a weak feature. The home side crossed the line of the visitors no fewer than 10 times, but only four tries were converted. Franklin had the ball from the scrum more often in the second half. All the local backs were prominent, while most of the forwards played a great game. Hira, the visiting full back, saved for his side many times. D. Peters, Bush, Wray and Lindberg were the pick of the Franklin backs, while Eyre and Lawson played well in the van. OLD BOYS “A” WIN. MARGIN OF THREE POINTS. THE B’S DEFEATED. Old Boys A defeated Old Boys B on No. 3 ground by 6 points to 3. The game was not sparkling, though both sets of backs handled well. The teams lined out as follows: — Old Boys A (red and black). — Voyce, Sullivan, Hawke, Morgan, Westwater, Kemp, Peterson, Brough, Bonham, Wilson, Carter, Dent, Farmer. Old Boys B (yellow and black). — Patterson, N. Innes, S. Innes, R. Johnstone, Mills, Madill, Collier, Pearson, Head, Allcock, Fraser, Harris, Paisley, Bowling, Clark. Old Boys B attacked from the kickoff and were in the A’s territory for about 10 minutes. The A’s worked down field but a well placed kick by Mills saw the A’s in danger but they forced down. The B’s came back and the Reds were obliged to force again. On the change over the B’s backs carried play right down near the A’s line but the defending forwards pushed them back. Patterson, Mills, Pearson and Johnstone carried the ball back but a free relieved the defenders. Hawke and Morgan were prominent in giving the A’s the margin of attack and Brough and Westwater carried playon to the B’s line but a free relieved them. Peterson, Kemp, Westwater and -Hawke handled in turn but Hawke’s pass went astray. Brough and Carter kicked through' but Patterson forced. Half-time was called with no score. The Second Spell. On the resumption Morgan, Hawke, and Sullivan -combined well and carried play down field and from a scrum Brough picked up and went across but was called back for offside, and the B’s cleared. The A’s backs all handled in turn but'Head saved in the nick of time. The Red and Blacks came back and the B’s forced. Kemp fielded a high ball and running strongly sent Hawke -over near the corner. Hawke failed to convert. Old Boys A 3 Old Boys B 0 On the change over for the last last quarter the A’s were aggressive but the ball went behind ttie deadhall area. The A’s -came hack and Hawke had an unsuccessful shot at goal from a penalty. The B’s hacks carried play to half-way but Kemp ran through the pack but passed forward. Brough kicked through and raced Patterson to touch down. Hawke failed with the kick. Old Roys A -'. 6 Old Boys B 0 From a scrum on the A’s twentyfive the B’s hooked the hail and the leather travelled lo S. Innes, who dived over in the corner. Head failed with the kick. Time was called with no further score.

FRANKTON v. MARIST 0.8

The match Frankton v. Marist Old Boys was played on No. 2 ground. Both teams had to call on juniors who in every instance had just finished previous matches. The teams were:—Frankton: Pickup, Craig, Elvcy, R. Griffiths, Nolan, Welch, Samson, Priscott, Leith, Gosling, Brewer, .Harford, Kempthorne, Charleston, Cameron. Marist O.B.: Lewis, ,T. Mills. P. Clarkin, L. Clnrkin, Fitzgerald, McCormack, 13. Mills, Bowden, Mardens, 11. McCormack, Rcmitus, Cassidy, Hill, Roach, Emerson. Marist won the toss and opened up play from the kick-off. Frankton returned Hie play to Marist territory but Lewis saved with a good kick. Tiie resultant play saw Frankton busily defending until relieved by a kick which brought play to halfway, where Marists were penalised. Marist, however, returned the attack, Pickup saving with a good line kick. Frankton again readied their opponents’ territory, but were penalised for off-side. From Hie kick Marist attacked, and a good passing bout saw P. Clarkin forced out at halfway. Frankton returned the attack but an infringement held them up. From the scrum Mills secured and opened up a good passing movement which was nullified by a throw-on. The spell ended without any score being registered.

In the second spell Marist attacked strongly and had Frankfon busy until Gosling broke away and carried play into Marists’ twenty-five. Lewis, however, relieved with a good line kick. Several penalties followed and play hung at mid-way until a determined attack by Frankton resulted in Priscott securing the leather and getting across the line. Pickup' failed to convert. Frankton 3 Marist 0.8 0 Half-time saw the position unchanged. From the kick-off Marist attacked, and a penally gave P .Clarkin a shot at goal which went wide. Frankton carried play back fo Marists’ territory until a free kick gave relief and play returned to half-way. Frankton tried another attack. From loose play Welch secured and drop-kicked a goal. Frankton 7 Marist 0.8 0

The last spell opened with Marist attacking strongly. Welch broke through the greens’ pack and kicking high charged down on Lewis, who failed to take the ball. Priscott was handy and secured to score under the posts. The same player took the shot and missed an easy kick. The subsequent play saw the game see-saw up and down field, the Marist backs opening some good attacks, but failed to penetrate the defence, and playended with Marists worrying Frankton but unable to open their account. Frankton 10 Marist 0.8 0

MATCH CALLED OFF. The senior game in the Clarke Cup competition, between Technical Old Boys and City, yvhich was scheduled to "start at 1.30 p.m., was called off, as both teams could not obtain sufficient players. MARIST DEFEAT OLD BOYS B. Marist Juniors defeated Old Boys Junior B on Saturday in Ihe semi-final for the junior cometitionp. The final game will he between Marist and Old Boys Junior A. The game, which was the curtainraiser for the Peace Cup match, was a poro exhibition of football, both sides -mulling badly on many occasions. Marist undoubtedly had the advantage in the first spell and honours were even in tiie second session. The final tallies ewre:— Marist 12 Old Boys B a THIRD GRADE MATCH. Frankton and Technical played a drawn game, with no points on either side. AUCKLAND v. CANTERBURY SOUTHERNERS DEFEATED. 17 POINTS TO 6.

The Canterbury and Auckland representatives tried conclusions on Saturday and the Southerners, who were without the services of Dailey, Lilburne, uliiver and Carleton, were defeated by 17 points to 6. The game was played before an audience of about 15,0ut), and was a line display of fast and open football. At half-time the scores were: Canterbury G and Auckland 3, and it seemed as if tiie odds were somewhat in favour of the visitors, but unfortunately Steel, their cenLre three-quarter, got a bad knock from which ne never recovered, and the hack hue being thus weakened, Canterbury were unable to register anw further score, whilst Auckland put on 14 points. The scorers for Auckland were: McWilliams (try), Ilook (potted goal), Minns (try, converted by Corner), and L. Knight (try, converted by Corner). Canterbury’s scores were obtained by Manchester and Innes. The referee disallowed the kick at goal in the case of the first try as Steel’ touched the ground wtih the hall after he had placed it. Mr H. J. McKenzie (Wairarapa) was the referee. TAURANGA DEFEAT MATAMATA. At Matamata on Saturday Tauranga met Ihe local representatives in a game which resulted in a win for tiie visitors, with the score Tauranga 8, Matamata G. Matamata opened with a sharp attack. Carroll cut in instead of feeding Vosper, and the Yellow backs went away, but Stewart smothered Kelly with the ball. Play came back past half-way, but a free to Tauranga went out in neutral territory. From a long kick by Egan Anislce was called on lo defend; Carroll look his return and kicked downfield for Vosper to follow up fast and fall on it, but a force was allowed. Anislce was kept busy. Stewart kicked well down, and the full-back’s return went out on Ihe full. Carroll found the touch within five yards with a fine kick. MeCausland "failed to feed the men outside, and Matamata'continued in the visitors’ quarters. A Black passing rush went across field; the ball was heeled cleanly from the next scrum, but Egan -made a wild pass, and tiie Yellows came away. Hard kicking drove them back. Stewart ran into tiie pack and Tauranga had the advantage. Flutey, Story and Egan dribbled down, but Merrilees saved well. A straggling rush by the Tauranga pack enued in Matamata forcing. Anislee broke through weak tackling, and Carroll kicked out at his own 23. Matamata had the best of this quarter. Farmer, Phelan, Tassel! and McCausland started from .half-way in the best passing rush so far, and Stewart was lucky lo find touch. A free kick to Egan sent Tauranga back lo the 25. Farmer Look a free, but it went over the dead -hall line. Farmer found touch well down, but Fausct-t returned. Story fended about three players off, Carroll, Vosper, Fausctt joined in. Fausett in-passed, and Vosper was nearly over. An exchange of kicks ended in Tauranga’s favour, and a scries of line-outs followed in the home team's territory.- The Matamata backs shifted play to the other end. Tauranga forced. Phelan found touch at half-way. Stewart missed the ball altogether, but recovered and ran right through to the l’ull-back. Vosper failed to get hold of his pass, and play was al midfield at half-time. Tauranga had the territorial advantage in-the second quarter. No score. Matamata backs opened up, but McCausland broke right away. Fausett, Flutey, and Simpson handled well, but no one with the latter stopped them on the line. Tauranga got a free; Story kicked right into 11. Kelly’s hands, who ran strongly, and it took both Egan and Stewart to stop him. Play came right across, and Egan look a mark. Stewart, Flutey, Stevenson and Davis went lo the line, and from the scrum Story went over. Carroll's shot went just outside. Farmer ran through, but from a scrum Egan sent them back lo half-way. Davies grassed Anislce, hut Castaing ami Jordon dribbled hack. Farmer ran strongly; Phelan handed on lo Tassel 1, who fumbled and lost a good chance. Davies, Carroll and Fausett combined, and the last-named, running strongly, went over at the corner for a doubtful try. Carroll made a great, attempt to convert. Story had a pot, but struck a player. Merrilees got "going with two in support., but fumbling lost the visitors a certainty. Poor football marked the remainder of the third quarter. Aoakc and Stevenson gained ground. Vosper made a wild pot. Farmer came away on his own and collared Davies close to the Black line.

Tassell and McCausland bustled Stewart, and from the scrum Merrilees fed Farmer, for Ihe latter to score. Farmer converted iiis own try. Farmer made an opening for Tassell to score Tauranga's second try. Farmer’s shot went wirle. Davies knocked on right on the line and Matamata was trying hard to score when the final histle went. Tauranga 8, Matamata G. Mr C. Seelly was in charge. THE CLARK CUP. MATAMATA BEATS CAMBRIDGE. A semi-final for the Waikato Rugby Union’s junior championship and Clark Cup was played on Victoria Square, Cambridge, on Saturday between representatives of the Matamata and Cambridge sub-Unions. It was an evenly-contested match. Except for the very nice movement on the part of the visiting backs, which resulted in Bragg crossing for a try which decided the game, the play on both sides was poor. The loams were as follows: Matamata: Fitzgerald, Slieat, Ford, P.ragg, Yanko, Sutherland, Oates, Hawke, Smith, Carroll, Ilawes, Ilill, Fell, Malligan. Cambridge: Bryan, Shaw, Wiseman, R. Shaw, - Garland, Iljorlh, Holmes, Wilson, llollier, Curie, Kyle, Miller, Cooper, Speight, Gibbons. Cambridge kicked off with the sun in their faces, and play changed ends rapidly with both sides missing many goldep. opportunities. Speight got possession, and dummied cleverly, and crossed the Matamata line, but he was tackled and prevented from touching down. From a scrum Fitzgerald cleared. Cambridge again attacked, anil from a scrum near the visitors’ danger zone the ball was kicked ouU Matamata forwards broke through from the line-out, and carried play to tiie twenty-live. The remainder of Ihe spell was uneventful. The second quarter was played without a score. Holmes made a good rush, taking play into the local twentyfive, where Sutherland made a good attempt to pot a goal, the ball going just outside the posts. Play livened up a little after halftime, but for a dry day the handling of tiie ball was anything but good. Matamata’s opportunity came when Shaw made a faulty kick in the Cambridge twenty-five. Carroll got possession, and transferred to Ford and then to Bragg, who crossed for a nice try. For handling the ball twice tiie kick at goal was disallowed by the referee. Cambridge were getting the upper hand at the closing stages of the game, but they were not able to finish off their work. The game ended without further score: Matamata 3 Cambridge 0 Mr 11. Yause was referee. AUCKLAND MATCHES. Pollard Cup.—Manukau won by default from College Rilles; Otahuhu 12, beat Marist 3; University 15, beat North Shore 6; Suburbs 5, beat Marathon 3; Grafton 13, beat Ivingsland G; Parnell beat City by default. Second Grade. —Grammar A 11; beat Ponsonby B 6; Ponsonby A beat College Rifies by default; University A 9, beat Eden G; Technical Old Boys 8, beat University B G; Grafton 29, beat Marathon 9; Takapuna won by default from Grammar.

Third Intermediate Grade. —Suburbs 6, beat Manukau 0; Ponsonby beat City by default; Grafton G, beat Eden 0; Marist 8, beat Grammar B 0; North-cote A 24, beat University 14; Grammar Old Boys A 27, beat Takapuna 6; North Shore 10, beat College Rides 9; Training College beat Technical Old Boys by default. Fourth Grade. —Manukau A won from Newtown by default; Y.M.C.A. 8, beat Penrose G; Marathon 11, beat Papatoetoo 5; Technical Old Boys IG, beat Panmure 0. Fifth Grade. —Manukau 11, beat Marathon 0; Marist v. Otahuhu (playstopped). Seventh Grade. —Ponsonby 19, beat Suburbs 0; Marist 0.8. beat St. Ilclicr's by default. GAMES IN THE PROVINCE. Walhl. Junior. —McLean Cup: Waihi 28, beat Piako 5. Poland Cup.—Waihi 17, beat Piako 15. Taumarunul. Representative Match. —Wellington 18, beat King Country G. Morrinsvllle. The final of the Rugby semi-knock-out competition for the Marshall Cup, was won by Kcrcone, who beat Terriers 10 to 6. It was a good, fast game, and the points .just about indicate merits of the teams. TE Awamutu. Senior Representative Match.— Waipa 17, beat Taupiri 11. Junior. —Hamilton 17, beat Waipa 3. Dargaville. Costello Shield.- —Dargaville 14, beat Northern Star 3; Tangowahine 9, beat Public Works 3. Cambridge. The semi-final of the Waikato Union’s Clark Cup junior championship resulted: Matamata 3 (try), beat Cambridge 0. Te Aroha. Juniors. —Piako defeated Waihi byeleven to eight in a fast and willing game. For the winners Gemmell scored two tries, of which Whitten converted one and Burgess one. For the losers tries were scored by F. Burt and Johns, the latter’s being converted by Fallon. Thames. Senior Reps.—Auckland 19, beat Thames 17. Juniors. —Thames 14, beat. Newton 3. GAMES IN THE SOUTH. Dunedin— Ashburton 30, beat Otago B IG. Blenheim.—Final Seddon Shield: Golden Bay 8, beat Marlborough 0. Greymoulh. —Coast 28, beat Buller 13. Wanganui.—Charity Cup Match: Pirates 14, beat Kaierau 12. Palmerston North.—Manawalu 24, beat Orua-Tekawau Sub-union 9. Timaru. —South Canterbury 19, -beat North Otago 10. Napier.—Hawke’s Bay 32, beat Manawhenua 19. Dannevirke. —Excelsior 12, beat Rangers 11; Pirates 14, beat Tipapakuku *.

RANFURLY SHIELD. SOUTH SECURES TROPHY. 19 POINTS TO 16. CARTERTON, Saturday. Glorious conditions prevailed for the Ranfurly Shield match between Wairarapa and Southland. The ground was in excellent condition and the attendance was between three and four thousand. The teams were : Southland.—B. Morris, L. Stubbs, F. Townsend, T. Anderson, L. Porter, R. Bell (captain), T. Holden, B. Mahoney, D. Agnew, L. George, T. Galt, G. Purdie, 11. McKenzie, R. Bird, T. Metcalf. Wairarapa.—L. Roach, It. Cundy, C. Stringfellow, F. Fuller, A. E. Cooke (captain), T. Corkill, J. Mill, J. Donald, W. Irvine, K. Reid, J. Harvey, S. Willoughby, M. Willoughby, N. McGregor, W. Reside. Referee, 11. T. Fletcher. Southland won Ihe toss and played down field. Wairarapa set up an attack and carried play to Southland's twenty-five, wiierc a free kick gave Fuller an easy chance, which was nullified by a man being in front. Wairarapa continued to attack, but Stubbs relieved. Good kicking by Porter put the visitors on the attack, Corkill relieving to half-way. A further attack saw Purdie and Bird dribble to in front of Wairarapa's goal, where Stringfellow relieved with a mark. Shortly afterwards Porter marked in front of the posts and kicked a fine goal.—Southland 3, Wairarapa 0. Immediately after a scrum in Wairarapa’s twenty-five Wairarapa were penalised and again Porter goaled.— Southland G, Wairarapa 0. A forward rush found Bird right up on the Wairarapa line near the posts. Stringfellow carred the game back. Following a scrum Holden passed to Bell, to Porter, who potted a field goal.—Southland 10, Wairarapa 0. Southland continued to press until Corkill relieved. The Southland forwards kept Wairarapa on the defensive and the backs could not get going. When play was in Wairarapa’s twentyfive near the side Porter, had a free kick, but failed. Offside by Stringfellow gave Porter another chance ten yards past half-way, hut the range was too long. A fine run by Corkill, Cooke and Fuller saw the lalter dodge his way well into the visitors’ twentyfive, and an inpass came to Corkill, who was grassed. Offside play gave Wairarapa a chance to goal and Fuller succeeded.—Southland 10, Wairarapa 3. Wairarapa then made the pace. Pretty passing among Mill, Corkill. Cooke and Stringfellow saw the latter race across near the corner. Fuller failed.’ —Southland 10, Wairarapa 6. A Wairarapa rush ended in touch in goal. A ininute later Cooke passed to Stringfellow, who missed, and Townsend snapped the ball up and tore away. Townsend was tackled by Roach, but he passed to Mahoney, who scored near the posts. Porter’s kick hit a post.—Southland 13, Wairarapa 6. Good forward work by Southland took them within Wairarapa’s twentyfive, where Roach was caught, with the bail and knocked out. J. Donald saved by kicking uni a yard from the corner flag. Roach retired temporarily at half-time, when the scores stood at.—Southland 13, Wairarapa G. Second Half.

The second spell opened with a Southland attack. Then at mid-field Bell threw the hall across to Porter, who passed to Anderson. The lastnamed ran well for the corner, hut was pushed over Fuller’s head, Wairarapa forcing. Wairarapa took a hand at attacking, and from outside the visitors’ twenty-live Fuller potted a fine goal.—Southland 13, Wairarapa 10. A forward rush found play inside Southland’s half. Offside play then gave Cundy a long chance live yards inside half-way, and he landed a splendid goal.—Wairarapa 13, Southland 13.

Tackling Bird without Ihe ball outside Wairarapa’s twenty-five had Wairarapa penalised, and Porter goaled.— Southland IG, Wairarapa 13. A fine rush by Southland, with Mahoney in front, carried the ball right over the line, but Cundy forced. Gait, Mahoney and Holden next made a strong sortie, which ended in Wairarapa forcing at the corner. A Wairarapa passing rush carried play to the Southland’s twenty-five, but quick following and tackling relieved: Cundy next had another shot at goal from half-way, the ball going high but short. Then Porter from outside Wairarapa’s twenty-five cut in nicely. With two men hanging on to him, lie passed to Bird, who scored near the poles. The kick was disallowed on account of mishandling.—Southland 19, Wairarapa 13. Cundy was brought in to fiveeighths in place of Corkill. A severe attack by the Wairarapa backs found the defence solid, the ball finally going out at the corner. A minute later, however, Mill passed lo Cundy, to Cook, to Stringfellow, who raced in and scored. Fuller missed. —Southland 19, Wairarapa 16.

Wairarapa attacked strongly, Mill, Cundv. Cook, Stringfellow and Fuller handling before file latter knocked on and the hall went out near the corner. Wairarapa continued to attack (ill time sounded with Southland the new holders of the shield. Southland 19 Wairarapa 16 HARDING SHIELD. WHANGAREI v. BAY OF ISLANDS. WIIA NG A R EI, Saturday. In retaining the Harding Shield today, jn a challenge from Ray of 'lslands, Whangarei experienced fortune similar to (hat of Wairarapa in their game against Auckland. The result was a draw, eleven points all, but the challengers scored three tries (one of which was converted) to Whangarei’s two potted goals and a goal from a mark . WELLINGTON v. OTAGO. HOME TEAM WIN, IS TO 12. WELLINGTON, Saturday. The Rugby match between Wellington and Otago was played here this afternoon in beautiful weather. There was an attendance of about, 10,000. It was a great game, and ended in a win fe- the home team by 18 points to 12.