Masterton Old Boys v. V.U.C.

On the King's Birthday, a team comprised mainly of senior players visited the Wairarapa to play the Masterton Old Boys' fifteen. The game was arranged by Neville Whiteman, once secretary of the College Football Club, and it is hoped it will become an annual fixture.

Mr Diederich, the manager-organiser of the team, was approached by "Smad" for his impressions of the game.

"It was very enjoyable, and the football was of a good standard."

"Who was outstanding?"

"They all played well," was the non-committal reply.

However, "Smad" discovered that all the forwards played well. Paul played his best game to date, his tackling and straight running being a feature. Overtoun was sound. Mules, at centre, playing his first game senior, was impressive. Tricklebank was, as ever, very safe at full-back. O'Regan blossomed forth as a goal-kicker with good direction but is lacking in power.

V.U.C. won 19-6, and from the various accounts the opinion is unanimous that Masterton treated them well and often. The dinner afterwards was memorable. Reports indicate that one member of the team observed the old custom of "going through the menu," while another, more modest, was content with one half plate of soup.

Heigh, ho! for a dry district.