8—• V OID BOYS. JUNE 16th. WON 14-11, An excellent muster I The Old Boys actually took the field with seventeen men, but to that the College took exception, and 60 pride of place was given to the lucky caller. The game was exceedingly fast throughout,and interest never lagged at any time. The present frittered away many a golden opportunity and were lucky to snatch victory just on time. Mason again proved th3 turning point, and Larrington was as elusive as ever, although he was given little room to move in by the quick and eager Old Boys. Gilliat acquitted himself well for he had a difficult task behind a pack whose heeling was sluggish. The ball was swung along the line, and Mason went for the line at top sped; finding his way barred he shortptinted,slipped through the ruck and gathered cleanly, racing round to score between the posts. Dyer mulled the easy kick. After several attempts Barratt drew the defence and sent Foss over for a try which Barratt converted from well out. Over eagerness cost the Old Boys the lead,for off-side near the posts enabled Driman to goal and give the Present the lead again. Paddy Hopkins took a good dejal of looking after, but finally managed to cut "through, and send Jacques over, Clark, meanwhile, had been working like a Trojan, and there was lust of battle in his eye. The boys found that he took some bringing down, but he could not be deprived of his try. Coming through in fine style, he swept "tiie opposition away and dived for the hardest portion of the In-Goal, just to show that there was nothing to fear. A well earned try. Henry was responsible for some fine saves,and "the next try was his, for racing up with the ball his pace deceived the Old Boys,and the final kick ahead saw Booth ready to take advantage and score. play at this stage was particularly fast, increasing in pace as time drew near. The Old Boys slammed in at-tack after attack, and the boys defended grimly. For once the ball was cleanly heeled, and away sped the line. Smith cleverly drew the wing, and Mason sprinted full tilt for the line accompanied by cheers from the school, Driman converted and the final whistle blew. It was a narrow shave indeed, and the boys will be well advised not to leave matters quite so late in future.
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