TE AUTE COLLEGE FOOTBALL TEAM, NAPIER.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume VIII, Issue 39, 26 September 1891, Page 413

TE AUTE COLLEGE FOOTBALL TEAM, NAPIER.

(SEE ILLUSTRATIONS, PAGE 412). This team went South a few weeks ago as far as Christchurch, playing the various clubs en route both ways, and altogether had a very enjoyable and successful tour. The boys, as will be noticed from the photo, are mostly Maoris or half-castes, and as is the usual rule with natives, are very enthusiastic players. They were under the charge of Mr Thornton, one of the masters, who is to be complimented on their good conduct throughout the whole of the trip. The following were the principal matches played :— July 7—Defeated the Christchurch Club by 6 points to 3. July 11—Defeated by Canterbury College by 13 points (4 goals and a try) to 8 points (2 goals and 2 tries). July 17—Defeated Ponoke Club at Wellington by 5 points (1 goal and two tries) to ‘ love.’ July 20—Drew with Wellington Club after a most exciting match, no score being made by either side. July 22—Defeated at Masterton by 11 points (3 goals and two tries) to 1 try. During their stay in the City of the Plains they were photographed by Messrs Standish and Preece, to whom we are indebted for the accompanying picture.