The attendance at the Overcliffe Ground, Gravesend, for this Southern League encounter reminded one very much of the Memorial Ground in the days of Thames Ironworks. There were barely a thousand people present, and, insomuch as West Ham in the initial game of the season, had beaten the Shrimpers by seven clear goals (still a record in the Southern League), they were strongly fancied. The opening exchanges were very even, but McEachrane, with a well-judged pass, soon set his forwards going, and Hunt sent in a capital cross shot, which just went wide of the posts. From the goal kick the Gravesend front rank, principally through Parkinson and Pugh, made a lot of ground, the latter striking the post with a hard drive. Midfield play ensued, West Ham being all round the cleverer side, but the Shrimpers' halves put in a lot of worrying work, and both Reid and Kaye were hampered when taking pot shots. A smart run by Fenton brought the ball into close proximity to the Enders' goal, but Grasam, who met the centre shot rather weakly and Hamilton had no difficulty in clearing. Kaye called upon him a moment later, but he coolly kicked away, and the play being taken to the other end, where both Craig and King were responsible for strong tackling. Once Monteith had to deal with a high drive from Penney, but he easily got the ball away, and once again the ball was taken to the centre of the field, where some interesting exchanges took place. United came out ahead, and the forwards getting nicely away Reid put in the finest shot in the match. The ball travelled very fast towards the top left hand corner of the net, but Hamilton, with a supreme effort just managed to reach it and turn it round the posts. It was a superb shot and a grand save, and the custodian well deserved all the applause he received. Subsequently corners fell to each team without any tangible result, and the interval arrived with a blank sheet. After the interval Gravesend went away with a dash. but Craig relieved with a huge punt and Kaye tried a fast grounder, which was cleverly cleared, Hamilton again distinguishing himself by disposing of hot shots from Kelly and Hunt. At the other end Monteith’s, position was no sinecure, but he dealt with everything that came his way in a business-like fashion. Grassam made a bad miss when in a grand position, while Reid compelled Hamilton to put in all he knew to avert a score, but although doing the major part of the pressing West Ham could not penetrate the defence, and the game ended in a nil draw.