FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 59, 23 May 1907, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

- TO-DAY'S GAMES. FIRST GRADE. Tuknpa v. Clifton, at New Plymouth, 3 [Mil. (Mr. Grilliths). Inglewood v. Stratford, at Inglewood, 2.45 p.m. (Mr. Hopkins).

The Eitliaiu-Star senior match will he played at the end of the lust round of fixtures.

SECOND GRADE. Star v. Eltham, at New Plymouth, 1.45 p.m. (Mr. Martin). Clifton v. Tukapa. at Waitava, 3 p.m. (Mr. Proctor). Inglewood v. Stratford, at Inglewood, 2.45 p.m. (Mr. Julian). THIRD GRADE.

Clifton v. Eltham (Mr. Spurdle); Star A v. Star B (Mr. Rock); Stratford v. Tukapa (Mr. Way); Inglewood, a bye. Per Press Association. Masterton, May 22. The Wairarapa Rugby Union have nominated Wrigley (Red Star), Gray (Masterton), J. O'Leary (Masterton), and Todd (Red Star) for inclusion in the North Island team.

According to an English paper of 28th March, the suggested visit of the professional New Zealuuders has been considered by most of the clubs, and also by the committee of the Northern Union. The latter were wishful of speedily finding out the opinions of the clubs, and with that object in view they sent out the following circular, which explains itself:

"The. committee have had this matter under consideration, and they are very favorably disposed to the visit providing —(1) They receive satisfactory assurance as to strength of tcann (2) Sufficient support in guarantees from clubs in membership with our union. The committee suggest that the New Zealand team lie paid 70 per cent, of the gross gate, with a guarantee from the union that their share for tl\e tour be not less than £3OOO. To met this guarantee it is suggested that each club or combination having a match with the New Zealand team shall guarantee the New Zealand share of gate to lie: (a) For a Saturday or holiday match, £100; (1>) for a mid-week match, .-toll. The amounts guaranteed to be deposited in the hank to the credit of "New Zealand Guarantee Fund" not later than Ist. June next. It is estimated that the guarantees from clubs will amount to between £2OOO and £2500, and the Union Committee will be prepared to make up balance of guarantee. As there is only a short time to make the necessary arrangements for the visit, clubs and combinations desirous of having matches upon the terms suggested should notify nic of such desire as early as possible."