HOCKEY.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1746, 10 May 1913, Page 12

HOCKEY.

[BY "Bdllt-OFF."] NOTES ON THE CLUB GAMES. United v. Knrori. Contrary to expectations, the grounds at Karon Park last Katurday were in splendid condition. Although nil three senior games resulted as was expected, yet tho margin- of victory Was eniull indeed. Last year's champions just managed to beat United by one goal. Had it not bcon for tho splendid defence of iU'iildoM-ney, the Blacks would have scored more frequently. Boyd in tho Ked forward lino was another who was very conspicuous, and with further experience, will prove, no doubt, a good man. Miller, too, is a "long-legged chap," who should prove useful.

On tho Karori side L. Davios showed sterling defence at full-back, whilst Spiers alsj played well. The side, hoVever, missed Campbell and G. Davies very mucli, although s, Murphy and Henderson performed very well. College and Wellington. The College-AVcllington clash was good from start to finish, and at no time were things dull. First Collego were in tho lead, and then presently'tho scores were level again, and honours easy.- College scored once more, and, a little while after, so did Wellington. At half-time tho scores were two all. Then the Blue and Whites put on; two in rapid succession, which left Collego two to catch. This they did, and got ariothor. Tho play of the Greens nil through was solid. The three Stracks in the forward line were a real treat to watch. Their fielding of the ball, following up, corner hits, and in general their kuowledgo of tho finer points, of. hockey, proved them, lo be three of tlio'brainest players here. If senior players would jilst study those players at a corner hit they would learn much. Of the other forwards Griffiths and Cloghorn played well. Tho latter is a promoted junior, and lie signalised his entry into senior rank by scoring four goals—and good ones they were too. They wore the result of fast following up. Of the remainder of tho team, Morris,,in goal, was disappointing. On the Wellington side the best forward was l'auvel, late of tho Wesley Club. His contribution to tho score sheet was two goals—both very fine ones. Ilaase also worked hard, but Bay on the wing should stop the ball with his hands. . He is a good littlo player, but this is his worst fault. Morpeth, in goal, was again guilty of an old habit—that of leaving his position. This is decidedly bad play, and, whether his side be 20 goals to credit, or 20 goals to debit, ho should remember that his ylace' is between the sticks. •

Metropolitan and Insurance: In the game between Metropolitan and Government Life Insurance, the shilling star, was M'Gregor. He was all things at all times. He started most of his own side's.rushes, and stemmed most of those organised by his opponents. Keys (late of Wesley) also showed up well, whilst the Cody brothers were much ill evidence. On tl|e Insurance side (which included Cleave), Williams, and Cameron both worked hard, but a better combination in the forward line .would vastly improve thoir team. Third Grade Growlno, It is very satisfactory to note that the number of third grade teams has increased considerably; Last year only five teams were competing, but this season there aro nearer twelve. It is also evident that some of the teams aro composed of beginners, for, last Saturday, there were two scbres of 20 and 12. A Crush to be Remembered. A little matter that demands immediate attention is the scanty accommodation at Karon Pork for the players. Lost Saturday 160 players were herded together with hardly elbow room. There is really no moro than room for 100 players, and ns there will always b; «t least 16 teams out there, the Association should mako representations to Iho.lvarori Council to have things improvedNo doubt the council will Accede to this, as they have always treated the .Association fairly in th)> past. Childish Action, The action of the local Association in circularising other associations ro inscribing names of winners of the shield Seems to have met. with strong disapproval by the parent body. They aro annoyed be"cause they were not apprised of tho"action, Why in the name of everything Hint is reasonable should they be advised? Is it not porfeclUy natural to ncqiwint tflia delegates bjfore t'hc annual meeting occurs? To the writer's mind our action was perfectly reasonable and fair, and it is hard to sm what then' real complaint could have been for their ost.iiiiblo reason seems childish.

The Game in Christchurch. The carrying of the half-holiday in Christclnircli will considerably int'rrfere with hockey. Amount llio' comprtiiiß (cams arc Lyltollon, Kaiapoi, and Kangi--01-11, and as all these Uirce boroughs are still observing Thursday half-dnv, it scorns more than likely that tli«se clubs must disband. The position is really ait awkward one. All I'kse chilis are old established combinations, and anyone who has played hockey in Christchurch will remember the pleasant little panics at Kniapoi. It is to be hoped that sonm arrangement can bo arrived at wliersby these clubs can continue to play, June 3 (King's lilriliday) will soon lie with us, mul m Cliristoliurch a hockey fete is held cyery year. Usually a team or two from Ashbwrton and Tinm'ru ro up to play, and ill addition a liye-a-side tuiininhviMtt and Thursday ami Saturday represent alive Ramc? are plaved. I'lav commenees about elewn in the liWrninff and continues till day. Why not the tame arrangement here? Wo have Karori Park, wc have, the teams, so why not make a festive dnv and let the genii'iil public fee a. real hockey tourney?

"Vrnm Iho Manger 'to Iho Cross" is the title, of a notable moving-picture, now bouts: exhibited in America ix'fore great crowds. It is the, life-story of Cliris-.t, 1 iiken by n specially-selected"company of rkillud players en prtcifelv the safflo plaf.tt ill Pakftiu® "here Christ vrat horn, lived, and was crucified,