tiiiaru r. srDENHAir. This annual fixture came off at Christohurch last Saturday and resulted m a win for Tinnru by 8 points to 5. The game was fast and well contested, consequently it was very interesting for tho spectators Tho first spell ended m favour of Sydenham who scored 3 tries to their opponent's 1, In the second spell Jimaru pulled themselves together, with the result that at the call of time their score stood at 2 goals 2 tries to 5 tries. For Svdcnhim, McLean (2), Bees, HalliJny, and Donnellv obtained tries, while Hassell, Jamipson, O. 'C. M:theaon, and W. Perry scored for Timaru. Ponnslly at half back played a rattling game for t?y<ienham j Weekes, Keilly, ond Perry wrro tho pick of their forward*. For 'Hmaru, W. Perry played the best back game on tho ground, hie running, licking, aud tackling being firet clues. A. 0. Perry and Rhodes also put m good all-round work. Of tho forwards G. O. Malheson led his men on m his old style, and wa3 well backed up m hia efforts by Jumieson, LeCren, A. 0. Malheson, Stokes, and Gooch who did good work. Mention must be made of W. Perry's place feiokingjby placing two goals at very difficult angles he practically won the match, 'i'he team returned yesterday much pleased with their reception at Christ church. (3y Telegraph.) OHRiarCHUKCn, Mat 26. The Association football match between Otago and Canterbury took place at Lancaster Park to-day. Iho Canterbury team had the best of the game throughout, and won by i goals to nothing. DUNEDIN, Mat 26. A football match wns played between tho Oamara and Union clubs to-day, the visitors receiving a severe drubbing, tha Union scor ing 21 points (1 potted goal, 3 goals, and 9 tries) to Oamaru's no acoro.
