A friendly match played between the above teams, on the Cricket Club's around on Saturday afternoon, resulted in an easy victory for the Football Club. The ground, unfortunately, was very heavy and fast play was out of the question.
In the first half the Club asserted their superiority and pressed their opponents the whole time, scoring four tries (one converted) in rapid succession. Of these Bowling, who played an exceptionally good game, scored three and Eldridge one. Webb, Kliene and Goulden played well for their side.
In the second half the Club appeared to relax their efforts and failed to register a score. The "Cairo" team, however, scored one goal, Lawes, after a forward scrimmage breaking away and securing a try, which was conyerted by Lieut Graham.
The game thus ended in a win for the Club by 14 points to 5.
Capt. E. I. M. Barrett acted as 1 referee.
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