Notes on the Play.

King Country Chronicle, Volume I, Issue 47, 13 September 1907, Page 3

Notes on the Play.

The visitors were really astonished from the start and had a most trying experience, and at no time were they able to stop the strong rushes of the local men. The combination of Tuoro, Puru and Mitchell was beautiful and of course showed up more by having such a weak team to play against. Mitchell's kicking was splendid, he being successful in landing nine goals out of thirteen attempts. It is not necessary to individualise Rotorua's men further, as it was accepted by all that they played one of the best games of the season. Maniapoto had bad luck in not scoring once, but Rotorua were ; too quick and kept a very smart look out. Of the visiting" forwards Turner was the most prominent, while Pavitt, Poole and Cleaver showed up at times. The backs were very weak and can only be mentioned collectively for having the pluck to fight the game to the end.

On Saturday evening the visitors were driven out to Ohinemutu by the local Union, where they had the pleasure of witnessing, a haka and poi dance in the old pa. A dance was afterwards held and all seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves. The visitors were again the guests of the Union on Sunday, and were taken to the Government Nursery and shown all the sights, returning home through Whakarewarewa.

A start was made for home on Monday morning, but before departing all sorts of flattering remarks were exchanged between members of the both teams, it being the general opinion of the Maniapoto's that they had been capitally entertained by Rotorua and regretted very much at having to make their departure. Threecheers all round, however, ended a most enjoyable trip, and though such a large score was registered it did not in any way have slightest effect on the visitors, at least not as far as the enjoyment of the trip was concerned.