First Fifteen

(Captain—F. A. de la Mare)

V. C. V. St. James. Lost 13—3 Gleeson scored a well-earned try. Forwards very weedy. The Backs defended well, especially Hunter.

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V. C V Southern. Lost, 29—6. Despite the score the game, was better than previous Saturday and our team occasionally played football. The forwards worked well but the back defense was weak. Gillanders, at back, played a sound game. Heenan scored from a good passing rush and Hunter got a tricky try.

V. C. V. Poneke. Won, 3—0. Our first win. It a close, even, gory encounter, the only score was a penalty goal kicked by Hunter who played an excellent game.

V. C. V. Kia Ora. Lost 15—3. Played on a very slippery ground. Goulding hurt his ankle near the beginning and we had only 13 men most of the game. From a passing rush Eceleton gained a good try.

V. C. V. Johnsoville. Won, 3—0. Thirteen men on a hill-side in a blizzard in flicted defeat on the enemy. It ws a very jolly, enjoyable game-played in good spirit. Gleeson played a great defensive game and handled the ball well. Millier scored a fine try Patrick and Bray were conspicuous among the forwards.

V. C. V. Oriental. — Won, 10—0. A high wind interfered with the passing. Bray scored from an opening made by Hunter. The other try was secured by de la Mare. Hunter, who converted both tries, and Gleeson, were the best backs, and Gillanders was the pick of the forwards.