Third Grade (Touring Team).

A team was entered from this grade in the seven-a-side tournament held at Palmerston on the King's Birthday. Although we did not win the final in the Junior Section, we managed to beat the two leading teams in the Manawatu Union's Junior Competition. The final was a great match, marked by great tackling and fast, open play. A press report says: "The standard of football exhibited in this. match (i.e., the Final) was of a high order and outshone anything produced by the senior grades," Of what happened after the match little need be said.

The following players made the trip: Bryant, Britland, Fisher, Fletcher, Grant, Reid Tracey, Wiren. The thanks of all the tram are due to Mr. J. L Dighton for the way in which he "fathered " and managed the team.

The following are the results :—

Versus Linton, won 6—5, Tries by Tracey.

Versus Feilding A, Won 8—0. Tries by Tracey and Grant, one converted Grant.

Versus Old Boys, won 8—3 (semi-final). Tries by Britland, Tracey, one converted by Grant.

Versus High School lost 0—9.

The season has been very successful as compared with last year. Of 11 matches played, 5 were won, 5 lost and drawn. Points for 111 ageinst 92. Three matches were practically thrown away, against Poriru, Athletic and Y.M.C. A., while the team suffered in the earlier part of the season through lack of a good place kick. The team would like to take this opportunity of heartily thanking Mr. Dighton for his invaluable services as coach and barracker. His efforts have done much for the improvement of the team.

The following are the results of the Club matches :—

Versus Johnsonville, won 13—3. Tries by Caigou (2), Ellis, converted tries by Grant and Kent.

Versus Selwyn, won 14—10. We were lucky to win.

Versus Porirua, lost 12—3. Varsity played only ten men.

Versus Athletic, lost 10—9 Bad collaring on the part of the backs lost the game.

Versus Wellington, drawn 3—3 by Britland. The last five minutes proved our downfall.

Versus Marist, won 9—3. Tries by Ellis (2), and Britland. A good kick greatly needed.

Versus Berhampore, lost 17—6. Tries by Britland and Wiren.

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Versus Y.M.C.A., lost 7—3. Penalty goal by Leadbetter. Of this nothing need be said.

Versus Porirua, won 11—8 Tries by Ellis, Reid, and Fraser, one converted by Leadbetter.

Versus Eastbourne, lost 13—0. The elements were against us. some did not enjoy the trip home '

Versus Oriental, won 33—3. Tries by Ellis (2), Britland (2). Leadbettor (2), Caigou, Kent, Reid Converted tries by Kent, Leadbetter, Caigou. The others had ton men—'nuff said.

After having made a thorough itinerary of the Manawatu line, visiting Porirua, Taihape, Paekakariki and other places, we went to sea. After that we gave it up and decided to take a tourisl ticket.