Feilding V. Institute.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8193, 21 May 1906, Page 7

Feilding V. Institute.

Tke contest between these teams commenced at about half-past three, after spending fully ten or twelve minutes in Hunting for and imploring some of the officials to "referee for ; us !" The game was a "cracker " from start to finish, its chief characteristics being the frequency and cleverness of the forward rushes of both teams, and the splendid saving by the backs. Institute, by the toss of the coin, were unlucky in having -to play against the wind in the first spell, but, notwithstanding this serious factor, they were found aggressing as many times as their opponents, and over eagerness wels & quantity not rcckoncd. witli in endeavouring to cross Feilding s line on two or three occasions. It was a ' closer ' game than the score indicates, and was well up to the standard of club football. The Feilding forwards played with splendid combination and their combined footwork, at times, was much above the average. It was from one of these fine rushes that Whisker and Wadham scored the first tries for Feilding, in the first spell, Williamson adding the maior points with a good kick. Hands also scored for Institute. With only five points against them and the assistance of the wind, Institute were given a winning chance, and it was not a great while after that this impression was confirmed. Institute forwards came away with a finely-sustained rush which terminated in Brough picking up, but he lost the ball just as he was crossing. A forward rush from Fail ding's 25's was attended with every succcss, Whisker again claiming the referee's notice. No goal was kicked. 11—3. i From this out it was yet anybody's game, but no further scores were registered and the best game this season resulted as above stated. Mr E. J. Naah reforecd. Hughes, at full for the winners, gave a first-class exhibition of fielding and kicking, and if ho retains his present

form I fail to see how his, inclusion iia the rep. team can be averted. The threequarter line was only fair, but Wadham, at half, played a capital game. The forwards were all good and individualising is unnecessary—they are a good pack. Institute played gamely throughout. The backs in the first spell gave a moderately good account of themselves, but fell to pieces somewhat in the second. Stalker was the most serviceable man to his side, Hands and Scott showing occasional flashes. Jones was only fair at half ; give him another trial with a dry ball and he may be seen to better advantage. Boon, Brough, Overton, Buick and Carson worked well in the forwards, Cameron, although very much out of form, doing a lot of service in the thick.