Club Matches

Seniors.—Since the last report the Seniors have lost to Seatoun Army 3-8, and to Johnsonville, 6-17 and have defeated Upper Hutt, 8-3. They played poorly against Seatoun, but the main reason for the Johnsonville defeat was that many of the regular players were unable to turn out.

Juniors.—Lost to Seatoun, 5-3, in an uninspiring game and defeated Karori, 3-0 and Wellington, 13-12. Their standard of play seems to fluctuate. Although this may in large measure be explained by the constant personnel raids of the Seniors. Two members of the team, Paki and Benseman, have been chosen for Wellington Junior representatives. Paki, an extremely fine defensive half, has been playing very well and Benseman, especially in the lines-out, is one of the Club's best forwards.

Third A.—Beat Wellington. 13-12 and St. Pat's. (Town) and Athletic by default, and, when they got the chance to play a game, members showed that they still retained their form. One of the backs, Berry, was selected as second five-eighths for the College XV against Massey, and another. R. Evans, played for the Town Third Grade team against Country on August 26. Third B.—In its last three games Third has had two wins and one loss by default. The wins were over Onslow. 11-0 and Upper Hutt 18-7, compensating for previous defeats by both these teams. Thus of its last five games the team has won two, drawn two and lost one. Drummond, as five-eighths and McKenzie, at full-back, are the mainstays of the backs, while Jamleson, a really good hooker, MacDonald and Fox are the best forwards.

Stuckeyed!

A V.U.C. Colts' side travelled to Waipukurau on 26th August and was severely manhandled by the Te Aute College 1st XV, 27-7 Te Aute, definitely a better and fitter team, kept Victoria struggling for the major portion of the game. Their inpassing movements and the ability of individual players to change direction when running at top, speed were too much for V.U.C.

It was not until the second spell that Ackroyd potted an excellent goal, having narrowly missed earlier with a good attempt and Watson, backingup after all the backs hud handled, scored a fine try.

The best among the backs were Ackroyd, Paki, Tweed and Gold finch, and of the forwards Benseman, McKee and Perkins.

The team was as follows: Trapp (capt.), Tweed (v-capt.), J. Goldfinch. Watson, Hyeth, Berry, Ackroyd, Paki. Perkins, Todd, Benseman, Hall. Dowrick, McKee, Igglesden.

Play on the field was, however, of a very high standard. Anyone interested should consult the manager. (S. J. Creed) or Messrs. Tweed, Watson and Hall. Mr. Paki will answer all questions about Junior if the enquirers will enclose a plain stamped addressed envelope.

Massey v. Victoria

This annual inter-college game, played at Kilbirnie on Wednesday 23rd August, was won by Victoria 11-9. after a somewhat scrappy game.

Handling among both backs and for. wards was not good, but the tackling of the whole team was really excellent. The forwards as usual were too loose, but appeared to work quite well in the set scrums from which Kurtevich was able to secure about seventy per cent of the ball.

Of the backs Berry played a fine game and made a good opening for Brian's try. Loveridge made two magnificent runs from half-way, scoring from one and paving the way for Barraclough's try from the other. Brian played well at centre and Blake-ley at full-back. Dobson was probably the best forward, Kurtevich hooked very well and played a good game in other respects and Cornick also gave an excellent performance. Benseman was outstanding in the lines-out and played a good all-round game.

Tries were scored for Victoria by Loveridge, Brian and Barra-clough and Te Punga converted one. Massey's points came from a try and two penalty goals.