Tanfield was the besb of the North Shore backs, and played about bhe most brilliant game on tho ground.
H. Niccol, at full-back, had plenty to do, and again proved himself a useful man. Murray's new way Of fending was tho only thing thab pot over him.
Simson improves wibh use, and nexb season should be one of bhe besb halves in Auckland.- He is inclined to get among tho forwards, however, and should re member hia place.
McKenzie matie several useful runs, and passed out fairly. Philcox was also useful.
In bhe forwards C. Marshall and VV. Harvie stood oub bhe mosb prominent by their consistent game.
McDonald, although ab times a bib rash, was of greab service, especially by his fast following up.
Dacre worked hard in the scrum, and took the ball cleverly on bhe line oub.
A few of the Shore forwards are getting inbo a very bad habib, by playing a loafing game in waiting for chances." They should always try and geb back wibh the ball, for they never know when thoir backs may want'assistance.
