Artillery House, drawn from members of the 2nd East Anglian R.F.A. and G.R.A., at present quartered at Stratford, gave a better account of themselves against West Ham United at Upton Park than the scoring suggests. Four of the six goals against them came late in the game, when the light was by no means good; and it said much for their soundness and keenness that the end of the first half found them level with their professional opponents.

It goes without saying that Weft Ham were the cleverer side, but the East Anglians stuck well to their work, and if their forward play lacked subtleties it showed plenty of pace. Nor was combination by any means lacking. King, an old Romford player was a straight-going centre, who did not neglect his wings; but his shooting lacked sting, and he was inclined to be bustled off the ball somewhat easily. Bowyer, a long-limbed outside right, put in a good deal of dashing work, while Blake, at right half, another lanky player, with a distinct turn of speed, was a valuable adjunct of the attack.

Hecktord, late of the Leytonstone Club. could not be blamed for the size of the score against him. Actually he showed admirable form, and made a number of saves, but the backs were completely beaten often enough for shots of rare power to be sent in out of his reach. But while the backs were frequently outmanoeuvred, their kicking was strong. West Ham opened the scoring ten minutes after the kick-off, Price, who was laying well up the field, getting past Heckford with a cross shot.

It was not for want of chances that the home side did not score again before half-time, but clever midfield work was neutralised by erratic long shooting. The artillerymen had a good share of attacking, however, and it was with a very fast low shot that Bombardier Smith put them on level terms. Hilsdon scored after a tricky run early in the second half, and with the military team showing signs of tiring, further goals came at frequent intervals. Hilsdon, scored twice more, end other successful shots came from Appleby and Brandon. In the last minute of the game Blake obtained an easy goal for the Artillery. The match was played for the Prince of Wales's Fund. and the profits are expected to amount to nearly £15.