FOOTBALL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17688, 28 July 1919, Page 8

FOOTBALL.

ETJGBY. FIRST GRADE. Tho following t-able ehowa the relative posi- , tiona of the clubs engaged in the Senior Grade", competition :— :■ <j & £ « .■ • . B a a & •■ ty a •g 5 5 3 °» 5 is 3 S £ • (S E University : ._ 10 9 0 1 281 58 19 Kaikorai ... _ 11 0* 2 0 103 81 18 Alhambra ... ... 11 7 i ■ 0 108 17 14 Soiithom „. ... 11 6» 4 1 115 53 13 Zii.gari-Eichmcmd 11 5* 5 1 85 117 11 .-■Pirates;' 11 i 5 2 162 125 10 TJmvereitj- B ... 10 6 6» 0 76 37 10 l'orfc Chalmers ... 11 4* 6 1 35 88 9 -•Uuion 11 2 > 9 0 64 144 4 Diinertiii ... ... 11 0 11» 0 18 292 0 ♦University B defaulted to Southern, Kaikorai, an. I Zingari-Kichmand. Bnnedin defaulted to Port Chalmers. " SOUTHERN v. PIRATES. Southern ehowed a marked superiority over Pirates on the Caledonian Ground on . Saturday afternoon, and their viotory by ; nine points to nil does not in any way flatter them. The Southern forwards were masters of the situation for by far tho greater poxtion of the game, thoir fast loose dribbling rushes; keeping the Blacks mainly on tho • defensive.. Tho Black and Whites followed ;, up at .a great paeo and were always on the , ball. The Pirates' forwards were not recdgnisablo as the same pack which played' such a sterling game against University a fortnight- ago, and although Cameron's absence was felt this was not sufficient to '. account . for their poor showing. The Pirates' backs endeavoured on several occasions to play tho passing game, but thoir efforts, were feeble, and in tho majority of instances tho result was a loss of ground. Holmes, the big" wing three-quarter, ivas, well watched, but ho rarely received tho ball when in a favourable position for try- ;. getting. ' . Pirates won tho toss and played from tho harbour end with a slight breeze in their favour.' Southern immediately became aggressive, and a series of' _ ~attacks were ' launched by the forwards on the Blacks' line, but Holmes finally brought relief to his side , by forcing as the result of too-hard ..'■■ kicking by tho Colours. Weak play by Bell 4 on the wing let Southern almost over at the corner, but offside jplay by the latter enabled Thomson to kick out at the twentyfive. The 'Colours' forwards broke away from the line-out and swept right up to the 'line, where a try was missed by inches, a> force-down resulting. Pirates for tho first time now became dangerous. Lindsay 'headed a forward rush to Southern's twenty- . five, where the Blacks' backs attempted to open out, but faulty handling lost a good opportunity of scoring.' Southern quickly : returned to tho attack, and J. Mitchell tn-

successfully attempted to place a goal f rom ;> a mark. Half-time was called -without N a score having been registered. On, changing the Southorn forwards rushed through :'tp the. Blacks' line, and James Mitchell dived over two minutes after the opening of the 1 spell. Harley failed with the kick. ;;;.0n resuming tho Blacks attacked from a forward rush, and Southern were compelled; ■to force down. Pirates were again called? en to- defend strenuously until Holmes : - secured near his ow.n lino and made a iast dash to the half-way flag before being pushed out The Colours again rushed the • ball to the Pirates' line, and a scrum was foi-taed in front of tho posts. The most sensational play, of the gamo followed. Pirates hooked the ball smartly, and it was sent out to Holmes, who set off up the field ' at a. great pace, and when blocked near halfr'-:." way he kicked past his opponents and rushedi on. J. Mitchell stopped the ball „ close to Southern's lino, and though Holmes secured it again he was collared from behind ,bv Reidy before he could drop .over the ~■'■ line. 'Holmes certainly had bad luok in --missing a try after such a fine effort. The fash rushing: Southern forwards again took control of the game, and fumbling by Bell enabled J. Mitchell, who was following up '.a high kick, to score his second try. On resuming Pirates were awarded a free kick, and Hawke attempted without success to place a goal from halfvay. Lindsay and Milne .'[headed a rush for the Blacks, but •were unsupported, and the Colours quickly changea the scene of operations to the Blacks' line, where, fast■ tfollowinjr up by Highly: resulted in Southern's third try. Harley^.failed to add tho major points. For tho winners Brown. Bain, and Irvine were . conspicuous for good work in a hard-work-ing pack of forwards; while Harley, Timlin (first five-eighths), J. Mitchell, and Reidy were about the pick of an even set of backs. Lindsay stood out as easily tho best forward •in tho" Pirates' side, but Milne and Thomson also showed up well. There was very little to choose between -the backs, whose play ■ generally was weak. Matheeon defended veil, but his passing was exceedingly" poor. £ Hawke and Austin wero fair, and Holmfcs ran well when opportunity offered, but speculated'when in trouble. The final score was: - ' .'..-" . Southern 9 pointsPirates - Nil. 1 : Mr J. T. Gwyrino was referee. ' UNIVERSITY A v. PORT CHALMERS. The' University A and Port Chalmers teams met on Saturday pn the Port Chalmers . Ground, which was in good playing order."; The game in itself was rather disappointing, as the Port Chalmers team ; from rths first was outclassed. One of the most features was the combination of the University backs, whose pretty passing rushes gained for. them a good ■'-. proportion of their score. During tho first half of the game, although play 'was lather one-sided, the Port toani several times drove their opponents in£o a defensive position from which the University men escaped time and again by their fine ■;• kicking. Near the end of the first spell the Port team was awarded a mark near the opposing goal, and Stevenson put the / bn.ll over the bar, making the 6core at half '-"-time: University, 23 points; Port Chalmers, 3. In ths second half the Port team."; played with renewed vigour, but they j were unable to break down the students' defence. For some time no score was recorded on either side, until, with a nice run, O'Connor scored for University from about half-way. After this ni.iv was of a loose nature, and it drifted to ths Blues' ond, where, from a scramble, Clark managed , to struggle over the line, and the try was converted by Stevenson. For University tries wero scored by Davidson (2), O'Connor (2), Maekereth (2), and Hutchison (I , ). Campbell converted tbnae tries, and Hutchison a like number.

The: final scores were:— University A 33 points. Pbrt Chalrnerß 8 points. Mr JR. M'Kcnzio was referee. ;• KAIKORAI v. UNION. Ttas; Union and Kaikorai teams met on ' the North Ground on Saturday. The ground was in good condition, and a fairly interesting game was witnessed. Union won the toes, and elected to defend the . northern goal. In the early stages of the game most of the play was confined to Union's territory. From a scrum Elder, for Kaikorai, broke away, and a try was - imminent, but Burnsidifr and R. Knoxsaved. Then several good efforts in passing by both teams took place, but.the full backs , ill ©very , iastanco came to tie rescue. M'Donald, for Kaikorai. was playing •well, and ho initiated several breaksaway, . but Union's defence was quite equal to all demands. Marks,' "who was playing a . sterling game, intercepted a dangerous passing rush by the- Kaikorai backs near the Union goal. The Reds rallied, and the forwards hroaJdng away with the ball almost instantly carried play into Kaikorai's twentyfive. Exchanges of kicks followed, and for almost 20 minutes scrums and- other clnse . play wore witnessed. In Kaikorai's twentyfive, from a little loose play, R. Knox almost got over, and from a scrum on the lair Kaikorai got a free kick, which brought relief. Union again attacked, but Dryden made a - good save for Kaikorai almost in front of tho goal posts. From a dribbling rush it looked as if 0. Knox would score, but the Kaikorai backs were on the; alert, and a good- effort was frustrated. • After a scrum near the Blues' goal rests 'naif time was-called with no score on eitter f-ido. About five minutes ■ after resuming Dryden picked up the ball from a scrum in a good position and scored, M'fikie's kick at goal adding the major point*-—Ka:korai 5, Union nil. Union rallied,, and mado desperate efforts to equalise the score, bat Blues were on thoir mettle and nullified all attempts. M'Dougall (Kaikorai) broke away with the ball, but was stopped at the Reds' twenty-five. Exchange* of kicks followed, in which Marks (Union) and KibWcrwhito (Kaikorai) weira prominent. What looked like a further Keore for the Blures ended in Burnside in- ■ tnrcopting and making a fine run, and finally a force down. From some loose play Kibbkrwhito got away with the ball, but the other backs <miescd. Union appeared: to be tiring, and Kaikorai, with ivl'Donald in the van, assumed a d.anceTotis acrrrcsHTo. As the result of a dribbling ni-'Vi and some eood kicking an enhancement of Kaikorai's ecore eeemed imminent.' but Enrnrido forced. A free kick to Rryte endrd in Hie ball almost striking one of th" no-ts. The game ended with- ,■ out. any adrlition.il score. For the winners M'Donrjlrl. Duncan, and M'Dowrall nlnyed well, and TTomor. Kibblewhite. M'Ghie, Knight, and Dryden alaj 'stood out pro

ininently. On the Union sido Maries, at five-eighths, was a host in hims3lf; Stewart, Ailken, O. Knox, and R. Knox wero prominent in tiio pack, while Biu-nsido, at full back, did not givo any chances and missed but few. Kaikorai 5 points. Union Nil, Mr. A. Wallace was referee. UNIVERSITY B v. ZINGARI-RICH-MOND. There was nothmg especially remarkable about the exhibition ot football provided by the meeting of University B and Zin-gan-Richmond at Tahuna Park on Saturday afternoon. In point of fact it was a rather ragged game, und there was a lack of cohesion about the play which made for few pieces of good concerted football. Tho University team, which appeared to bo the heavier side, possessed a speedier set ol backs than their opponents, and they certainly throw tho ball about wiih the greatest freedom, if not always with perfect rhyme and reason; and it was to this element in their play that they owed their ultimato success. The Zingari-Riohinond forwards played' a good solid game, and while the back wore fairly sound on dofenco their attempts at passing almost always broke down prematurely. The sun was troublesome in both spells. Following on the kiok-off the Colours' forwards sot up a strong attack, and weak defensive work by the University backs, with tho exception of Williams, nearly had tho sido in difficulties several times, but tho Blues

always managed to extricate themselves just in time. Offsido play by a Zingari■Richmond forward gave Pilling a shot at goal, but, although no-charge was ruled, the effort failed. The Colours'forwards returned to the attack in a loose rush, and Williams's kick rebounded off an opposing player, but Sinclair saved the situation when imminent danger was threatening. The University team attacked in turn', but good saving work by Wills and Calder kept them- at bay, and even play followod until half-time came without any score. Tho second spell opened with j a strong attack ■by the University forwards, and Kingston obtaining possession, sent the ball out to Bridgeman, who scored a good try near the corner. The kiok at goal failed. Tho Zingari-Richmond forwards retorted with a 1 series of strong rushes, aided by powerful line kicks by Bond, but they failed to penetrate the University defence. From half-way Ward and Reid indulged in a nice piece of passing, but the referee ruled a "forward" ball, and the effort ended'in a scrum. A few minutes later Ward got the .ball smartly away to Childs, who put in a fine run, and then passed' to Lusk, who scored a dashing try in a good position, but _ no. goal resulted Zingari-Richmond again attacked strongly and gave University a_ busy time defecting, play being quite exciting for some time. -Bond had a shot at goal from a good position, but the kick went- wide. For Zingari-Rich-mond Hamer, Smith, Watt, Calder, and Wills all played well, and for University Segar, Kingston, Bridgeman, Sinclair, Childs, and Ward stood out most prominently. Neither team was at its lull strength. The final score was: University B ~ 6 points. Zingari-Riohmond Nil. . Mr J. Dowland was referee. ALHAMBRA v. DUNEDIN. Nothing notable happened during the match between Alhambra and Dunedin, which was played on the Tahuna No. 2 ground, and resulted in a win for the former team by 12 points to nil. It was mostly a.forward game, and a somewhat ragged exhibition of Rugby. The backs on - each side lacked combination, nor did they show much skill in handling the ball. The Alhambra forwards outlasted their opponents, and their greater endurance brought victory to the team. During the first half Marston kicked a ■ goal from a free-kick, and Gillick (five-eighths) got over 1 with.the ball from a scramble in the corner

of the field. ' His try was not converted. Early in the second spell Dunedin had several good opportunities of evening up the score, but they seemed to lack the necessary element of s> combined play to enable them to push their chances to success. . The Alhambra forwards again resumed the offensive, and kept it up till the end of the game. Tries were scc:ed by Thomas and Sim. The final score was: Alhambra 12 points. Dunedin Nil. Mr W. Daniels contolled the game. OTAGO HIGH SCHOOL v. WAITAKI HIGH SCHOOL. The annual match between these schools took place at Carisbrook on Saturday in ideal weather. Over 3000 people were present, and the voices of the youthful barrackers were seldom stilled. Both sides gave as a preliminary their respective Maori war cries. The -visitors were the heavier side, and the local players had the further disadvantage of having to play with the sun in their faces. They did not open with confidence, and the Waitaki forwards quickly carried, play to their opponents' twenty-five. Good play by G. Sutton (wing thrfce-quarter) and then Craig (forward) saw the Blue-and-Whites busily defending. G. Sutton made a jinky run, and A. Sutton (centre) was pulled down right on the goal line. Then Dickenson, the local full-back, saved m the face of a strong forward .rush. The visitors' were throwing the ball about, and Kerr, their half-back, v was responsible for some sound play. Waitaki were given a free kick right in front of the posts, and G. Sutton kicked a goal High School then had a turn at attack, and Allan failed with a free kick. A pretty piece of passing between Craig, A. Sutton, and G. Sutton saw the last-named run round behind the posts, Kerr' lucking a goal. Weak tackling let away. He threw out wide to lukson, on the wing, who scored behind the posts, Kerr again converting. High School were'*now playing better. Allan had an unsuccessful shot from a free kick, and another easy chance, from a free lcick was charged down by the visiting forwards. The visitors were being repeatedly penalised for offside play: A reverse pass saw Dunne about over, but he sent on badly to Tapper when he should have gone through. The. spell ended with tho local side pressing

Waitaki hard. Waitaki. 13: Otago, nil The Otago full-back, Dickcnson, was. shifted to centre, his place being taken by Townsend. Marslin punted short in front o'f hi» own goal, and Inkson marked, and Kerr kicked a, goal. The local forwards were now commencing to outplay the opposing vanguard, and the referee awarded Otago a try for obstruction. Dickenson missed an easy shot. Dunne had to bo carried off with an injured knee, Jackson going on. From a loose scrum in front of the Waitaki goal Allan broke through and scored, thes goal kick again failing. Shortly after Dickensorj, secured the ball from a long linoout, and potted a beautiful left-foot goal. In the-last minute Taylor, on the wing, received a pass, and ran along the line, scoring a clever try at the corner amidst a stentorian cheer from the local schools' supporters. No goal resulted. Scores: Waitaki High School ... 16 points. Otago High School 13 points. Sir G. M'Kenzie was referee. SECOND GRADE-MATCH. Prior to the big match, second grade teams from the two schools- met, a fine open game resulting. Swift was the first to score for Otago, Jackson failing with the goal kick. Coppell led most of the. Otago forward rushes, and Smith was particularly good on the lme-out for the visitors. The local team had the best of the first spell, the score being three points to nil in thoir favour. • Waitaki opened the second half with a vigorous attack. A hard kick by an Otago forward was marked by Paul, and Tonkin kicked a goal. Aitkcn (full-back) brought n. Waitaki man down with a beautiful tiickle right on the Otago line. M'Kay and Wyatt showed out for Otago, but tho forwards were kicking too hard. Play hung at the centre, and then Jackson cut in and passed to Shepherd, who ran strongly and passed to M'Kay. a clover try resulting. The goal kick failed. Taylor was playing a good forward game- for Waitaki, and headed a rush to the Otago line, where a nice cross kick enabled Dumbleton to score. The g-oal kick failed. The game now looked like ending in a draw. Smith put in a couple of beautiful lino kicks, driving back the Otiigo forwards, and Jackson (the visitors' full-back) ■ also kicked well down tho line. From a scrum on tho Otago line Rowo, scrum half, ran round on his own and scored. The goal, kicking was once more at fault.

"Waitaki ... 9 points. tt High. School 6 points. .1 Mr A. Morrison was referoo. . TEAMS ENTERTAINED. In tho evening both, teams wero entertained at tea at Brown's Tea Rooms by the Otago High School Old Boys' Association. The president (Mr E. C. Reynolds) occupied the chair. SECOND GRADE. The match between Ravensbourne and University was played at Ravensbourno before a inmber of spectators. Ravenslxmrne soon attacked, and a good run pave W. Boswell an oppwtr-jiity. He passed the ball to R. Hutton, the latter scoring a try. A good passing rush by the Blues brought play to Ravenobournc's quarters, but it soon returned. A. Thornicroft got possession of the ball and scored. Boswell scored tho third toy for Raveneboaine, and

another rush followed, when A. Thornicroft scored his second try, R. llutton converting. University then nuide their way to tho Ruvenslioiirrie lino, and scored a try, it being converted. Tho Colours in turn scored n beautiful try,. R. 1-luttcin again oonvortinjr. Tho second spell was opened up by University attacking, but Ravensbourne scored several more trios, and a fast game ended:—Ravonsbourno, 35 points; University, 5 points. Alhambra defeated Union hy 11 points to nil. Trios wero seoiwl by Hubbard, Roy, and Wills. converted one try. THIRD GRADE. Taiori Rovers defeated Alhambra by 29 points to nil. Tries wore scored by A M'Loocl (4). A. Gibson, A. Poarce, and ocott. Scott converted throe tries, and D. Gibson one. FOURTH GRADE. Ravonsbourne mot and defeated Union by 11 points to nil. For the winners Bain, Fleming, and Hodge i-eorsd trios, J. King converting! one. Southern won from Pirates A by default Pirates B beat Zingari-Riehmond by 22 points to 6. FIFTH GRADE. Southern won from Alhambra by default. SCHOOLS' FOOTBALL. Tho positions of tho leading four teams are as follow:— . 1? 3 ° M ° •n . « ' £ '§, 0? In 2.2 tfl ' E Ss j (S S I Jforbnry .■ 10 9 1 203 6 18 Arthur Street 10 9 1 148 9 18 Miwandrew Baad ... 10 7 3 145 41 14 ilosgiel ..., 10 5 5 75 91 10 As Forbury wore defeated by Arthur Street by throe points to nil, these schools are now equal in cup points, and will therefore bo asked to play again to decido the premiership. Harris scored for the winners. As was expected, the p;ame was very keenly contested, keeping tho large crowd ol spectators in a state of excitement throughout. Some excellent play Wiis shown at. times by both sides, and the deciding game next Saturday should certainly provo interesting. Macandrew Road defeated Mosgiel by nine points to five. WANGANUI v. MANAWATU. (Per United Phess Association.) WANGANUI, July 26. A representative Rugby UrHon game bo-, tween Wanganui and Manawatu was played ; here to-day in brilliant weather, tho homo side winning a fast and open, game by 22 points to 8. Play in the early stages was oven." Ciuinop and- Dairies scored for the home side, Head converting one of the tries. Carroll scored for the visitors and Stewart converted. At half-time Wanganui led by 8 points to 5. In the second spoil Wanganui had all the best of the game, and tries wero added by Packer (2), Svenson, and Green, Baddeloy converting one. THE A.I.F. TEAM. A FURTHER SUCCESS. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. BRISBANE, July 27. (Received July 27, at 5.5 p.m.) The A.I.F. team boat Australia by 20 points to 13. AN UNRULY CROWD. AUCKLAND, July 27. Senior Loague football on Saturday was marred by an unruly crowd. In the match between Ponsonby and Newton the partisans of one side made a demonstration against the referee in the closing stages of the game, and encroached on the field, interfering with the play. The referee declared the game off, and the match will have to be replayed. A writer in the Athletic News etates that interesting doinga in Rugby circles in New Zealand may be expected as the outcome of " agitations which ' have been created in the dominion, more particularly in Auckland, whore a desire has been expressed for mors pr less radical alterations of the laws, particularly as regards some amelioration of what are regarded as irksome rules as. to professionalism." The \Newe considers that the Emergency Committee of the English Rugby Union acted very wisely in refusing to give a pronouncement during the war. "It is possible," the paper continues, "though wo very much

doubt it, that the matter may be deferred until a full expression tho opinion of the General Committee of the Rugby Football Union has been received, but judging from reports of recent meetings in the dominion wo • fear that an independent movement may take place. Ths one thing which may restrain tho hotheads may be the effects of .the recent successes of New Zealand in the Services Competition, and the fact that na <3 hiving-off taken place just now the South African and Australian tours of the '■ Dingers ' might automatically be declared off." , ASSOCIATION. . FIRST GRADE. The following table shows the • relative positions of tho clubs ongaged-in the Senior Cup competition:— : . . .

■NORTHERN v. SOUTHERN. In the firet round Southern v. Northern played a drawn game, 1 goal each. On Saturday, when they' lined out on Calling Piirk under the superintendence of Referee Ghent, Southern were leading for the Cup, with Northern a point away. These circumstances lent zest to the contest. Southern won the toss, and made the somewhat strange choice of facing a trying: sun which troubled their opponents for only a few minutes after change over. Within seven minutes of tho start Dryden broke away and transferred to Cherry, who shot. The rjoalkeeper only partially cleared, and Campboll promptly closed on the chance and scored. , Attractive open play followed, good defence being shown by M'Callum, of Northern, and Trevathan, of Southern. For a time Southern held the advantage, but failed befor-3 goal, Mason putting two over the bar. Campbell led a Northern advance which forced a corner kick. Dryden's luck goalwards was deftly turned into the net by Campbell, giving Northern a lead of 2 —o on the call of h-ilf time. .On resximptioiL Southern forced , tho play. M'CaJlum again shone on defence, and J. Dryden's judgment and skill extracted much, of tho sting from Mason's efforts. At length Southern were awarded a penalty kick , for hands against Dryden. Mason's luck was capably fielded by Patterson, who, however, in his over-eagerness to get rid of the ball, threw it into the nefc, scoring for Southern. Northern made a spirited reply, as the result of which, from a throw-in, Campbell deflected to Cherry, who guided neatly through goal. Southern's chance came again. From an opening made by M'Evoy, Mason carried on and passed to Dnvie, who beat Patterson, the ecore then being—Northern 3, Southern 2. Having a , load, Northern evidently determined to roly on defence to preserve it, for Campbell during the remainder of tho match left his forward , position and rondo an extra back. The plan was successful, for there was no further score.' For the losers M'Evoy, Mason, and Trevathan were tho stalwarts, -while Northern's star men wore Campbell. Dryden. and M'Callum. the lastnamed's display being of an especially high order.

Northern 3 goals. Southern 2 goals. I CHRISTIAN BROTHERS v. OLD BOYS. At the/Oval Old Boys attacked nearly ' all the afternoon, and yet narrowly escaped defeat at the hands of Christian Brothers, [ for within live minutes of the final whistle j the score was 2—l m favour ol Christian ' t Brothers. Old Boys managed to get an , equalising goal before time. Christian x Brothers had in tho field a weak team. Old I Boys finished the match with Peako and ( Nichol full backs and C. Alioo limping. ; Colin Campbell, a well-known Kaitangata , player, did service for Old Boys. In tho first spell Christian Brothers crowed the half-way line, but despite the opportunities thus presented, Old Boys, beeaueo of tho futility of their shooting, and the capable goalkoeping by Carter, could not penetrate until late in tho spell, -when C. Alloo broke through fi'oin a cross by" Poake' 3 tho score at half time being I—o1 —0 in favour of Old Boys. After changing ends Greens ' showed to better advantage, and their more forceful efforts wero rewarded when Donnelly beat Anderson from a mix-up, making the scores even. Old Boys' evil genius Btill pursued them when Race, taking a penalty d kick, sent the ball outside the upright, o Christian Brothers attacked on the left, s- and swung the ball across to tho right close e to goal, where weak defence enabled d Roughun to charge in and smother the a goalkeeper, adding a pomt for Greens. Old s Boys once more took charge of the game. >, Race worked for position and swung across t .goal. Allen secured and directed to the LI centre, and A. Alloo bangod throagh, bringJ ing the scores again even In. tho final

tlirco minutos a nico header by an Old - Boys' forward in a red-and-white uniform / was smartly hold by' Carter; a cross by A. , Alloo might, havo easily .spelt a goal had 1 tho inner forwards bc-fiti. hajidy; and a i notable ecrow into goal by Race wont very I near to sucooss. Mr M'Callum was referee. Christian Brothers 2 <ro;de. i Old Boyn 2 goals. ' GREEN ISLAND v. MAORI HILL. 3 Mr Robinson was rcferco at tho Gardens, t where Groen Island and Maori Hill provided a very itidillerent, and one-sided exhibition, tho redeeming features of which wore tho clever work of Samson, Green » Island's left-wingor. and tho good work ol • Iteoby in goal, notwithstanding the heavy 1 score registered against him. Green Island • commenced the scoring while Maori Hill had only eight men in tho field, Duncan putting through accurately. Smith and , r Dunwoodie followed with good goal-gotting , shots, and James Samson rounded off tho ? spoil with a fourth goal, which was tho outcomo of a very attractive eolo effort. Tho second spell was very scrappy. Green I leland, who ware the only team in tho running, added three further goals, tho game ending— Groon Island ... 7 goals. Maori Hill Nil. MORNINGTON v. S.S. WESTMORE--3 LAND. i Between 400 and SCO people witnessed tho i encounter at Momington between a team 1, from, tho Westmoreland and tho hill team, f Westmoreland wero at full strength, and in ; M'lvdr's absence from tho Mornington team, 3 James Haig took tho field, also Brady's 3 position in goal was filled by J. Harrison, • of Ravonsboume. this barrier his first game since liis return from -fcho front. The snip's r team kicked off against the sun, and At once i assumed tho aggressive, Dickel and Hickey - diefonding in fine stylo. The visitors cons tinuod to press, and had Dickel thinking , . seriously. M'Mullan sent in a sterling shot, -• which was beautifully saved by Herrison. - Mornington broke away on several occa- . sions, but failed to pass Maddock and r Murphy. Just before half-time the nics t combination, of the ship's forwards resulted . in M'Mullan badly beating Dickel and scort in or the first goal of tho day. On resuming, the Mornington forwards became more dangerous, and by good passing very soon found tho net. Booker put in a splendid shot, which was only partially saved by Foote, John Haig- promptly finishin<r it. Fast play ensued, and although tho •■ visitors pressed hard, they were ably ro--1 polled by the hill backs, who soon transJ ferred the ball to their forwards, who woro ! on tho alert. Logan scored two goals in i quick succession, immediately after which ; John Haip again netted. The shin's for- . wards again broke away, and a very clever fc shot by Ackcrman registered their second ( goal. Logan then added his third goal, and i after Booker had improved the score, tho > final Efoal of the day was scored by Fred. , Haicr. The gamo ended: Mornington, 7 goals; Westmoreland, 2 goals. Major Fleming controlled the game. Afterwards the players and friends of the Westmoreland team 'wero' suitably entertained in the club's pavilion, when Mr James Haig, of tho 0.F.A.. assured tho visitors that the association were doiniT their ]>est to give thsm.a game each Saturday during their &tay here. A collection towards the expenses of the Brown Shield ts-am showed a result of £4-. ) THIRD GRADE. Northern beat Green Island by 5 goals to 2. Duncan (2), Reeves (2), and M'Culloch wore the scorers for Northern.

FOURTH' GRADE. Christian Brothers 'beat the Y.M.C.A. B team by 2 goals to 1. Post and Telegraph defeated Green Island by one goal to nil. Northern A defeated Northern B by 4 • goals to nil. High School defeated Y.M.C.A. by 2 goals to one. SCHOOL MATCHES. A Grade.—Christian Brothers defeated High School by 3 goals to 1. S. Fox (2) and! S. Ebzery (1) scored for the winners. B Grade.—Christian' Brothers B defeated Christian Brothers C. . C. Grade. —Christian Brothers defeated George Street by 4 goals to 1. BROWN SHIELD^ It-is understood that G. M'AUan, chosen to represent Otago in the Association football Brown , Shield match, against Canterbury, at Christchurch, on Saturday next, is unable to make tho trip, the selection of a substitute being therefore rendered necessary. During the absence of the Brown Shield representatives all local cup fixtures will be played. /

: >x C3 £ Northern 9 Southern 9 Green Island ... 9 Mornington 8 Old Boys 8 niiristiitn Bros ... 9 Maori Hill 8 [i 6 5 5 5 i 0 1 i 3 3 3 S 7 Q 3 2 1 0 1 3 0 I 29 2S 28 11 10 60 .9 a o •n p, 'i pCJ O 19 13 8 12 22 11 17 10 23 9 35 3 42 2