INTERPEOVINCIAL FOOTBALL MATCH.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XL, Issue 197, 11 August 1876, Page 2

INTERPEOVINCIAL FOOTBALL MATCH.

The following is from the Post of the Bth and 9th instant :— The weather during this morning was by no means promising, a strong northerly wind blowing with frequent showers— indeed, at one time rain fell so continuously that it was feared a postponement would be inevitable. Fortunately the rain ceased about 1 p.m.. and the afternoon was tolerably fine, though cloudy and windy. The ground was a little slippery, but otherwise in fair order. Just before play began, the rain re-commenced, and both ground and ball became so slippery as to interfere greatly with the play. The Wellington captain (Werry) kicked off at 3 o clock, and the Nelson men scored a " try" in the first five minutes. The game remained in this position up to the time of our going to press, Nelson thus having so far a slight advantage. Yesterday, after we went to press, the football match was continued and concluded resulting ia a victory for Wellington. It had been arranged that the game should be played by points, a goal counting 6, a try 2 and a force-down $. It was also settled that sides should be changed every 20 minutes, so that each might have alternately the advantage of the wind. Nelson won the toss for choice of goals, and of course took the "fair wind side, securing a " try" in the first five minutes. Soon after play began, an unfortunate accident happened to one of the Nelson team, G. Nicholson, who was thrown with such violence as to break his collarbone, compelling him to retire from the game, and thus leaving Nelson one man short. They played, however, with redoubled vigor, and when sides were changed for the first time the scores stood-Nelson, 2£ points; Wellington,^ points. At the second change the respective scores were unaltered. At the third {i. e ., at the end of the first hour) the figures stood-Nelson, 5h Wellington 2 a -, and the betting was heavily in favor of the visitors. Shortly afterwards, however, the aspect of affairs completely changed, and two goals were kicked by Campbell on the Wellington side, two more force-downs also bemg secured by the local men. When time was called, the final result was as follows-— Wellington, 2 goals, 1 try, 4 force-downs, total, 16; Nelson, 2 tries, 3 force-downs, total, s£, Wellington thus winning by lO£ points. Each team then gave three cheers for the opposite team, and the players separated, in the evening the two teams dined together at the Post Office Hotel, his Worship the Mayor being in the chair.

Ond of the new ships building' for the New Zealand Shipping Company is to be nained (the Piakoi It is to be hoped stiejwiU hot ! be swamped, | The Mayor of Christchurch recently informed the Council that £70,000 would be required to put the streets of the city in a state of thorough repair. .. The Premier made a neat retort yesterday. Talking with Mr Macandrew as to the probable length of the debate, the Superintendent of Otago observed that there were to be forty speeches on that side of the House. The Premier, with an air of surprise, rejoined, "Ah, I see; some of your men are going to speak twice."— Argus. The polling for the election of mayor for the city of Dunedin will have to be taken afresh. The candidates were Messrs Walter, Keeves, and Woodland. The result was that Messrs Reeves and Woodland polled, BX2 each, Mr Walter having scarcely half that number recorded in hia favor. As the returning officer has no power to give a castiug vote in such cases, the proceedings will have to be commenced de novo. Mr Walter has since retired from the contest. Prom a private letter placed at our disposal, says fche Ota,go Daily Times, we learn that a cake of gold, worth several thousand pounds, from tte New Native Youth Goldmining Company's claim, Nine Mile Springs, Northern Tasmania, was recently exhibited in Launceston. At the same place, on the 17th ultimo, a splendid piece, weighing 1740 ounces, and valued at £6100, was also shown. It now appears that the Opposition regard the separation resolutions in the light of beinga vote of" No Confidence " in the Government. Hitherto it has been supposed that after the separation question was disposed of, the Opposition would then try a direct vote of " No Confidence." That idea has, it seems, been abandoned, and fche real fight of the session . is understood to be now taking place. . . There is a strong feeling against Wellington on account of al its representatives intending to give a block vote against separation, and it is understood, after the resolutions have been rejected, that a proposal will be made by the Opposition to remove the Seat of Government to Nelson This notable project has been freely canvassed m certain quarters. Its childishness and impracticability are so evident that one wonders how sensible 'men could entertain an idea so preposterous. . It would cost an enormous sum of money to remove the Seat of Government to Nelson. The heavy outlay already incurred on existing buildings in Wellington would be rendered useless, while a similar outlay would be requisite in erecting new buildings at Nelson. Ifc would be something Jike losing about £200,000 ia one place, aud requiring to find a fresh £200,000 to spend in another. And what advantage would be gained? Absolutely none— but the very reverse. In no way does Nelson possess greater advantages than Wellington as the site for the Seat of Government. The project is unworthy of serious consideration, and does not say much for the braiu3 or common sense ot those from whom it has emanated Post. Mark Twain, lecturing on the Sandwich Llaods, offered to show how the cannibals eat their food if any lady would lend him a baby. The lecture was not illustrated.

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