FOOTBALL.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIII, Issue 1856, 10 September 1906, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

OTAGO 12, CANTERBURY 8,

I'RKSS ASSOCIATION Ohristohuroh, last night. Tao twonty'oigbth annual uintoh between Otago and Canterbury was played at Lancaster Park yostordsy afternoon, before an attondanoo of about 0000 eproiators. The weather was beautifully fine. Wlfch f\ ivnfm wind hlmvitlP. ftllii fchtJ fTi'rtlliiH

was in first dtps order, Tho Otago team was ros tho strongest that could h.rvo boon oboson, owing to the absenoe of the aniv. r sity players, and it was thought that Canterbury might at last soouro n win. Tho homo team began wilh improving style, a passing rush by the bnoks onabling Fryer to sooro under tho posts. MoQrogor converted tho try. Wbon they were roi lly settled down, tho Otago forwarda showed

themselves to bo superior to tho (Janlorbury vanguard, scouring tho boll rnoro frequently in tho sorums, and baing imiob more thashirg in looso work. Half time was oal’od with Otngo lending by 6 poiuis to 5, tries having boon eoorod for the visitors by Fitzpatrick and Molvonzio. Tho first portion of tho seoond spoil saw

Otago attacking almost continuously, obietly ns tbo result of the forwards’ work, and Daugherty scored two tries, which were unconverted. l’ho Canterbury backs, who were undoubtedly superior to their opponents, woro unnblo to seoure tbo bn'l until tho gome was nearly over, and though Egan added a try to their score their effort onruo too late, aud Otago won by Iff points to 8.

WELLINGTON 17, MANAWATU 6

PRESS ASSOCIATION Palmerston North, last night. The representative football m.atoh, Welliugtou v. Manawatu, was played before a largo crowd of spectators yesterday, Manawatu, who for the first time this season was able to play with a truly represent hive team, were defeated by 17 points to 6. The Wellington scores oonsistod of one converted and ono unconverted try, two goals front marks, and one penalty goal. Manawatu had two penalty goals. The game on the whole was evenly c-r tested, though the home team lacked the finish of both the forwards and backs of the visitors.

OTAGO 21, SYDNEY NIL

PRESS ASSOCIATION Dunedin, last night

The Rugby match bstween Bydney and Otago Universities was played on the

Caledonian Ground, in the preseuoo of about 5000 people. After a loog spell of fins weather rain set in in the forenoon,and

tho ground and ball were greasy. A stiff south-west breeze was also blowing. The game was interesting, but was too onesided. The ground no doubt handicapped tbe visitors, but they must have played much below themselves, as they were never dangerous. Praying with the wind in tbe first spell Sydney were beaten by the local forwards, and Oiago put up 8 points. On obanging ends the visitors held their own for some time, but nearing tbe end tired, and Otago putting up an ad ditional 13 point?, the game ended—Oiago University 21, Sydney nil. Tries were soored by Foote, Lomas, O’Oallaghan, Gilray, and Harrison, of which Harrison oonverted three. Two of tbe looal men were injured, Tansoy tho best of the forwards, having his shoulder dislocated, and except for seven minutes, Oißgo played with only 14 men in the second spell.

ASSOCIATION GAME, mmsma PRESS ASSOCIATION Dunedin, last night. The Association football matoh, Canter' bury v. Otago, wa3 played yesterday at Culling Park. The visitors were a strong combination, composed entirely of exBritish players. It was early apparent that in respect of individual skill and clever concerted play the Canterbury men surpassed the looal team. Otago, how ever, played a more dashing game, and their final victory by two goals to one justly represents the total of opportunities turned to advantage. The first spell was very evenly contested, Bassett scoring first goal for the visitors. Raeburn, outside left for Canterbury, was conspicuous for speedy dashes down the linr, and excellent centring for Otago. McLelland wa3 equally olever at hooking tho ball into the centre, From one of his openioga Morrison equalised the score for Otago. In the second spell the local team made the bulk of the attack, and Morrison scored the winning goal. Occasionally tho Canterbury forwards, splendidly lad by Bassett, broke away cleverly, but Jack, the Otago custodian, gave a high-class exhibition of goal-keeping. Among the visitors’ beoks Forrest and McCraonor stood out prominently, the Oißgo centre half, Rutley, being the only one to equal their brilliant display. Last year Canterbury beat Otago on the Lancaster Park by £5 goals to 1.

POVERTY BAY V. HAWKE’S BAY,

The annual representative football match between the aboye unions took place at the Viotoria Domain on Saturday afternoon, and resulted in a win for the visitors by 25 points to 6. The contest waa a very one-sidod cue, the oombiuation of the local men going to pieces in the second half. They kept up their end manfully during tbs first term, but lack of combination and physical fitness was apparent, and in the olosiog stages of the game the visitors took command and almost ran the home players to a standstill. As the men lined out it was noticed that neither side had muoh of an advantage in weight. The fofiowing wero the teams: — Hawks’s Bay (black and white): Williams, Humphreys, Lewis, Mclntyre, Payne, Kenyon, Smith, Mahoney, White, O’Noill, Bailey, Peterson, Evans, Batcher, Biesell.

Poverty Bay (scarlet): Erekana, Nolan, Rowe, Broughton, BrowD, Kaipara, Poolsod, Wi Friday, Parker, Blair, llakowai, Brooking, Wepiha, Pine, Hansen. Payne led the visitors, and Wepiha the home team. Poverty Bay won the toes, and Bailey kicked off for Hawke’a Bay from the town end, Poverty Bay started badly. Pine took the high kick spit ndidly bnt foolishly claimed a mark, letting B ,iley and Peterson drag him to oarth and sweep tbo oval ont of tocch well within local

territory, Hawks’s Bay sot up a determined attack, a alow, high pass by Bissoll throwing away what looked like on easy score. Kaiparo brought relief by a pretty run and a strong k’ck to o:ntce. Wi Friday further improved tbs position with one of bis strong fendirig dashes, but the v siting forwards with Whito and Evans ia the van swept tbo ball back, and the

local lino was again in jeopardy. Eaoh side was getting tho bail from the scru a equally, bet tho visitors' work was olaancr. Smith, bewst ev, was not making tho best of his opening'. From a loose scrum EOar the looal base, the Hawke's Bay forwards rushed oyer, a syds scrum resulting. Gocd passing between Ivnyon, Payne, and Molntyre a'most let the latter in near the oorner. He had actually crossed the line, but Hansen just managed to grip hie hand

and wrenched him back into play. Parker Turoi led tho local van in clearing the line, and a gocd lino kick by Nolan eontred Good foot work by Evens, Smith, and Butcher saw the visitors on the et'ack once more. A couple of penal:ie3 ogaiast the reds followed, and Williams bad a pot at goal, Ibe ball just going cu'side. East aod exciting play followed io midfiold. A strong kick by Iho coast representative carried ploy into the visiters’ 25. Good passing between Parker Turn, Bowe, and

Nolau was stopped by Mclntyre. E'c- I kaba, Nolan, and Kaipara wt ra kicking splendidly. Pine, Hakowai, Brcokinp, and Wepiha swept the ball into tbo llowko’ts Bay dominion, the visitors forcing. Pi torsion broke away, but was up-ended by Poulaon. Wepiha, Brooking, Hakowai, and Hansen wero associatsd in a fjot rusb ibat carried the ball the whole length of the field. Williams saved, and Lowis and Humphreys wero instrumental in rernoving tbe sceaeof combat into Poverty B sy’s 25° A light shower fell at this stage of the game, but had little effect on the phy. whiob was of a very high standard. Tbe visiting backs were looking dangerous, when Rowe, with one of his ligbtn'mg ' flashes, intercepted Payne’s pass to Kenyon, and beating Humphreys and Wil-

liams, got rifjliS away with Hanson at his olbow, and soorod a brilliant try oloso to tho cornor, Eiokana uiado a fino attempt at goal Broughton inado a uioo run, aud lvowo was looking dangerous wbon Molntyro np-ondcd him, Erckana was kicking wo! 1, and Nolan about) up both in dofi-noo and atlaok, Parkor Turol Cfttuo through tho Hawko’a Bay mon with tho ball at his toos, Pino and Blair assisting. A protly pieoo of passing botwoon B o.’king, lva'para, and Broughton lot tho latter ovor at tho cornor. Brown failed ' with tho kick. Poverty Bay G Hawko’s Bay 0 • Poverty Bay continuod upon tho ng-gres-ivo, Brown and Kaipnra showing up well. Thoro was no forihor eooro, and tho br 11 sounded with tho ball in Hawko’s Bay's 25.

Upon resumption of play Tfiyno wont half for Hawke’s Bay and Smith shifted back to fivo eighths, whilst Wopiha joined Parker Turei in the front rank of the homo paok The local team showed little life in the sooond toim, whilst tho yisitors improved with every minute’s play. Humphreys lookrd like scoring, but Hansen grassed him oloso to tho lino and Brooking cleared with a sorvioaablo kick. Tho scrum work of tho visitors was exceptionally good, tho ball coming out, whon they hooked it quiokly and oloanly. Tho half

lost no time in getting the bull away from tho scrum, and tho passing of Smith, Kenyon nnd Lewis was a treat to eeo. Making the guruo open tho Hawko’s Bay

ttnu kept their opponents ou tho defensive, Rowe, Brown, Noinn, and Poulson doing splendid work. From a serum near iho lino Poierson got ovor, Molntyro failing with tho kick. iUcTutyro speculated and missed, and Eowo carried play into neutral ground. The relief was temporary, Smith kicked tho ball down to tho local bicks, and getting down quickly carried it on. Eowo over ran it, and Nolan iu attempting to shoulder tho speedy bick c£f let him slip past aud score. Potarson made a good attempt to iuoroaso iho points.

Poverty Buy 6 Hanko’s Bay 6 With the maohinery properly in motion the quesPon seemed to be bow many ooints would the visitors register. The ~orl forwards were beaten, and Brown received a nasty kick in getting down to one of the foot rushes. Pine and Rowe

olearod their line individually, but being unassisted Williams seut the leather out near the oorner. From the throw in Bayly forced bis way over, Smith adding the additional points. Hawke’s Bay 11 Poverty Bay 6 The visitors, with 20 minutes to play, increased their exertions, whilst the local van-

guard tired perceptibly, being very slow in getting up to tho scrums, the line, and the k clj out from 25. Pine, Hansou, and YVi Friday wero noticeable exceptions, and were on the leather right up to the end. Good passing by tho visitors carried play right in froot of tho Poverty Bay goal, where the defenders were penalised, Smith sending the ball over the bar. Good pas-

sing from Payne to Kenyon, to Lewis, to Kenyon, to Melotyre, resulted in the latter crossing the line two yards from the touch line, Smith’s kick alighted on the goal bar and fell over, Hawke's Bay ... ... 19 Poverty Bay 6

The fine passing of the Hawke’s Bay backs, combined with the olever work of the forward?, completely broke down the loonl defence. Kenyon was brilliant in attack, repeatedly oomiDg through to Bowe at centre, and getting his pass out at the right moment. From a scrum at midfield Payne shot the leather out to

Smith, to Kmyon, to Lewis, the latter after a cent ruu, sent it on to Humphreys, from whom he received if again on the outside, and scored a pretty try.

Hawke’s Bay 22 Poverty Bay 6 This performance wag repeated a few minatea later, the final score being— Hawke’a Bay 25 Poverty Bay 6 Another soore seemed imminent, but safe tackling by Pouleon, Nolan, and Kowe

saved the line, and the bell sounded with the Hawke’s Bay men attacking strongly. For the victors Payne was at the best behind the pack, bis passing being dean aad well timed. Smith, Kenyon, and Lewis worked well together, and were well supported by the wings, Mclatyre and Humphreys. Williams was safe at full, playing well back, and fielding and kicking nicely. The forwards all worked liko Tr jaos, Mahoney labored a trifle in fcbe first tsrro, but finished well. Peterson and Bailey weie tha moat conspicuous, and warn a source of considerable annoyance to the iced backs.

The ice il backs shaped better than was oxpec:-cd, and had iho forwards been able to hold their own, they would have given the visiting backs all they knew to keep the lino clear. Enkana was safe at full, Be kicked splendidly, but neglected the line. Rowe played a great game at centre, doing everything in a fiaished manner. His tackling and intercepting wore exceptionally good. Bosh wings were safe, but played too close up. Kaipara and Brown did good work, but played iadividually, aDd did not work well together. Neither passed a 3 he should have done when on attack. Both at times made good openings, but found the line instead of feeding Rowe. Bouleon, half, got down to the rushes in good style, aDd tackled magnificently, but bis handling of the ball and passing was faulty, and his judgment in trying to beat the wings before getting bis pass cut, open to critioism. Wi Friday grafted hard on the wing, but it is not hia place, and Pine from the back rank of the ec;um was of more annoyance to the opposing half. Pine was seen at his best He was full of resource, and beat his opponents time and again. Hansen also showed up well, and was one of the fittest men on the side. Paiker Turei grafted hard, but was not at bis best. Mr VV. Gibson was referee, and Messrs W. Hay aDd F. MoVay held the line flags.

I riitcd Mm Marehant's rooms on Saturday when slio invited n large number of frionds as n farewell to her daughter h'loronee, whoso marriage to Mr JSalharry, whose pcoplo belong to Napier, takes place quietly on Tuesday. On ono tahlo were arranged no less than seven varieties of violets, ono bowlful being brown and yellow a novelty that attracted immense attention and a little dubious admiration. Quantities of daffodils and anemones wore arranged in howls, and the loadable was artistically decorated with daffodils in tall vases, and low bowls of primroses, set on a yellow centro bordered with real

violets and foliage. Mi* Marclmnt, who roeently retiroil from tlio position if SiU'veyoi'-.General, Ims six daughters, and they wore all presont. Ono is prinoipul of the Girls’ High School, Dunodin, and Mrs Hughes, of the Halt, is auothor. Among tho guests worn Mrs Mills and hor dough' t- r and Miss Ward, Lady Ward lo’ngpre' vontod from oorniug heoauso of litllo Pat’s having a vory sovoro oold. I hoar Mies I Soddon is ill—she has never really ro covered from tho shook of hor father’s death—and Mrs Bean, hor sister, who has boon staying with Mrs Soddon ever sinoo, has also been far from well, A QUAINT ENTERTAINMENT. Dr. 8011, who is boad of our Geologic*! Department, is not at nil what ono would

imogind such an important poraon to br. Ho ia quite boyitih in nppoaranoo, very tall and slim and youug faoed, and as bo passes on bis way to his oflioo in tl.o morning—in bis soft cap and Norfolk jacket— bo looks about twenty, But he fans had wide experiences, and is a most interesting man, wbilo, to add to his attractions, ho is a chief of an important Indian tribe, and not only knows the legends, language, danocs and song, but

possesses some handsome Indian drosses and weapons. Taeso properties suggested to him a North Ameiieau entertainment, and on Friday and Saturday evening it was givon to a most appreciative audionce. Tho stage was arranged 03 a oomp, whh tents, treos, and oamp fire, and squaws andlndiaus squattod round, most realistio and pioturesquo in their quaint dresses, in in which vivid red and soft buff prodomi* nated. All wore men and gitls woll known in sooiety, and it was novel to discover a damsel who, in ohiilons acd laaesi had walked in beauty at Government Houbb ball tho night beforo, olad in abbreviated skirts, loggings, and feathers, with

long elf-looks and glittering eyes, danc* ing wild danoes and uttering b‘ood« ourdliog bowls. Several cf the costumes were authentic Indian, exquisitely made and embroidered with beads. Dr Bell's own dre3s is extraordinarily handsome, being of buff leather, with fringes of the soft-tinned material, most delioate beadwork and borders of fur. All the performers were touohed up, and their com plexions made tho orthodox b:i k du.-t oolor of tho noble savage, The danoe of the white dog formed the prinoipal part of the entertainment, and with elaborate gestures and many weird incantations, the body of the small woolly dog was brought out and distributed to the tribe. It looked horribly real uotil one was assured that the toy animal was filled with pieoos of bread, and it was theee, not oanine flesh, tho Indians were devouring. Among those present on the eeeond nicht were

Lady Plunket, the Hon, Kathleen Plunket, Mrs WaSetfield, and Captain Bingham, all of whom appeared to enjoy the novel show immensely. During the interval Mr Hookley and the Rev. Mr Compton sang. The latter is noting vioar at Karori—in aid of whose ohuroh this entertainment was—while the the Rev. Mr Hansell and his bride, nee Mies Julius, are on their wed. ding trip Home. PHYBIOAL CULTURE. Really, Wellington is eo bustling a town, sooially and from a business view point—that the man or woman who enters fully into its doings requires an excellent constitution. It is fully recognised now physical culture is as necessary ai mental, and our several schools for developiog and exercising the body are largely attended. Many of the elder women keep themselves in trim by doing Swedish exeroiaes or by massage, but at the olass the skilled eye

of tho instructor sees at onoe what the pupil requires and prescribes accordingly. Mr Royd Qarlick invited a number of dootora and some friends to Bn exbibiiion of his pupils last week. Ho has extremely fine rooms, large and convenient, in Mr Izard’s new building. Mr Qarlick claims for bis methods not only physical development, but the core of many ailments, one has oertalnly heard of marvellous cures wrought by these oxeroises. About forty pupils went through various phases of physical drill to the deep interest of the inspectors. Tho deep-breatbing exorcises, during which they wear quaint wire chest-expanders, must bo particularly beneficial. Hare the Ju-Jissu is also iaugbt. One never knows whn suoh a knowledge might not prove useful to girls of this age, m \uy of whom have neoessarily to fight their way in the world.

Til K CHAIRMAN OK COMMITTEES .At last, itl'liT iiiucli (Inlay, to IVmlmriuw dcs I'ic'iossii'K oil llio |mi’l of tlio Ciovorimioiif, I’at'liamont lias j;i>t its now

Chairman of Committees 'i’hore are many man who fool quite certain they arc eminently suited for the post, hut four members, Sir William Steward, Mr Chits man, Mr Willord, and Mr Roderick McKenzie, were in the contest, and the latter, who was the Covornment candidate, secured the position with its two hundred

pounds extra :i year in addition to tho honorarium It is rumored by some sharp-tongued people that Mr McKcnzio was likely to be troublesome and consequently it was politic —and polities —to give him what bo desired. Mr b'liuman, erstwhile senior Government Whip, has refused that ollieo this session, and Mr Colvin is rumored to be likely to take bis , place This makes the West Coasters very important in the House, lor Speaker, Chairman, and Whip—as well as countless minor officials —all hail Irom that renowned quarter. We had a taste of tho new Chairman’s quality on Friday.. He has an unfortunate guttural voice which is partly lost in bis Fug auburn board, and reaches the ears of members and gallery

in a mangled conkition. Indeed it is not easy to understand what lie says, but he is very solid and dignified, and has a pro* found knowledge of Parliamentary rules, i His trial will bo when members are rebellious and irritable and want to go home to their beds, when debate has grown personal and acrimonious, and there is every likelihood ot a sceno That is the timo

when the Chairman requires all his tact, linn ness, ami patience. Sir William Steward, had not Ministerial weight been on Mr McKenzie’s side, would have been appointed Chairman. He has been Spe ker and Chairman years ago, and his long service in Parliament entitled him to consideration. There is talk now of appointing three .Deputy-Chairmen. This is allowed by Standing Orders, but not—as is suggested—with a salary of iTOO a year each This is not at all likely to be agreed to. Indeed, there arc many elements of discord among the Governincut party The land proposals arc not generally approved 01, and the now tariff is so full of disadvantages to Now Zealand that it will probably bo thrown out. Besides this, there is discontent and disappointment, and many think there might be a crisis sooner than is generally looked for.

THE LADIES’ GALLEIIY. This session the Ladies' Gallery—and its adjacent gallery, which is available for our “ peeresses ” —is (puto a partcrc of gay frocks and smart hats, and a contrast to the dull-lined assemblage on the iloor below With Lady Ward, and her daughter—always very charming features in their little gallery— was on Thursday, Mrs Wilder, the wife of Judge Wilder, of Honolulu, who came over with the Premier from America. She is a petite brunette, and was strikingly dressed in pale green silk, a deep lace pelerine, and a hat mainly roses and foliage. Another interesting woman, whose pale green hat with floating feathers was charming, was sitting beside Mrs Baume—Madame Boefoc, wife of the French Consul at Auckland. We hive two brides in the gallery, Mrs Nodoriek McKenzie and Mrs Donald lieid. Naturally, sometimes there occur Bills that are not easy to discuss before a gallery crowded with women, and now that the House rises at eleven and has No. 1 supper adjournment, after which tho galleries empty, it is not easy to pick an audience Such a measure —the Adoption of Children Act was on last Friday, and the women listened to various hints thrown out to the effect that tho House would like their room better than then; company. At last—after two rude men, who, if tho gallery has anything to do with their election will not be returned next Parliament, had growled “ Turn ’em out ” —some of the women lilod out, leaving a residue of determined females. As it happened, tho offending clause was never discussed, and the self-exiled ones outside the door, afraid to enter, had to listen to shouts of laughter over some humorous episodes. Later on they filed in timidly. On only one occasion in my time have the galleries been cleared by order of the House, and then it was to try and conclude a protracted stone wall. Tho effect of the emphasis laid on tho par-, ticular Bill last Friday is apt to cause undue curiosity about its contents. Just as, since the crusade against indecent postcards began, one feels oneself unconsciously eying stationers’ shops with keenly critical gaze ! YISIUOItS TO WELLINGTON.

Among the various Parliamentary visitors here just now is Mrs Carroll, wife of the Native Minister, who has taken a house for the session. Mrs lieaton Rhodes, who came up for a week, has res turned to Christchurch. Miss Una Wilhams has come back from her visit to Mrs Stead, in Christchurch. By the Rimutaka arrived Mr and Miss Nelson, of Tomoana, and Miss Nina Hatfield. Mrs Knight, from Dannevirkc, is a guest of Mrs Findlay’s. Mrs Malcolm, wife of the new menber for Clutha, left for the South on Monday. Mrs Cooper, from Christchurch, is staying with her mother, Mrs Hislop, An engagement just announced is that of Dr Hector, Sir James Hector’s son, to Miss Ross, sister of Dr Ross, of Petonc. Miss Ross is a very accomplished pianiste. Mrs Fowlds, the wife of the new Minister for Education, is staying with her husband at the Empire.