The Game.

'Varsity won the toss and kicked off with the wind. Forward play followed and from a penalty, Tricklebank goaled 3-0 Desultory play followed until Tricklebank had an unsuccessful shot at goal from a penalty. A Johnsonville rush carried the ball into 'Varsity territory but McElwain saved with a good kick. From a scrum the ball went to O'Regan who kicked, but Harpur following through was unable to reach it. Play [unclear: resturned] to 'Varsity twenty-five and Harpur foolishly sent a wild pass to Tricklebank which went astray and a Johnsonville forward dived over for a try. The kick was successful 3-5. A number of penalties were given against 'Varsity forwards at this stage. Johnsonville again carried the ball inside 'Varsity twenty-five but Tricklebank got possession and running up the line centre-kicked. Slow following up, however, caused a good chance to be missed. Despite the fact that 'Varsity were playing with the wind most of the play was in their territory. A passing rush by Johnsonville nearly resulted in a try five minutes before the end of the first spell. Loose play followed and from a scramble the ball [unclear: went] from Overtoun to O'Regan who cut in and handed to McElwain. McElwain beat his man but his in-pass to O'Regan was a poor one and was dropped. At half-time the score was still 3-5.