BOLTON WANDERERS 1 EVERTON 1

February 1 1892

The Liverpool Mercury

William's saved Brogan penalty

These league teams, having failed to secure a place in the second round ties of the English Cup Competition played an ordinary club game at bolton on Saturday. The weather was unfavourable and the attendance suffered in consequiencies. The teams were as follows:- Everon; Williams (R), goals, Earp (F), and Howarth (R), backs, Kelso (R), Holt (J) (captain), and Robinson (H), half-backs, Latta (A), Geary (F), Maxwell (A), Wyllie (T), and Milward (A), forwards. Bolton Wanderers, Sutclifee, goals; Sommerville, and Jones, backs, Russell, Gardiner, and Turner, half-backs, Davenport, Brogan, McFettridge, McNee, and Bentley forwards. McFetteridge kick-off and soon Sutcliffe next fisted out, Davenport and Brogan raced down, when Howarth interposed. A smart piece of tackling by Holt aided the visitors right wing to bear down, but Jones cleared a long shot by Latta. The Bolton backs were kept busy for a minute or two, and a long kick gave the forwards a chance but Everton kept out of danger a number of shots being repelled. Williams put in a huge punt, which was followed by cool play by Russell, which gave the Wanderers an advantage for a moment Gardiner sending in a shot which just went out. Everton rusted down again, and gained a corner when Latta took. Milward went for the ball, but missed Geary failing at goal, the home defence was kept busy, and a pass by Wyllie, the first point was scored by Maxwell. Restarting McFetteridge fumbled twice or thrice with the leather, annd Brogan was robbed by Howarth. Bently was twice dangerous, but Earp got the better of him on each occasion and McFetteridge missed a grand chance of scoring just before half-time, with the score Everton 1; Bolton Wanderers nil. In a minute after re-start Bently got down from a pass, and shot hard on three occasions, but Williams kept them out. Milward and Turner had a tussle, but Jones cleared. Everton tackled neatly and Latta screwed right in from the corner flag, Sutcliffe stopping two shots. Still perserering Milward got the better of Jones and sent right in the custodian clearing with a kick from which the home front rank rushed away. Earp stopped McNee with the ball which Bentley obtained and sent well in, Williams clearing McFetteridge missed a chance but the Wanderers gained a penalty kick against Earp, who handled from a shot by Brogan, but Jones made a poor attempt at scoring, Bentley made amends for the directly after by gaining the equalising point. Directly after the re-start the Wanderers formed a scrimmagenear their opponents goal, but nothing could be obtained of any value. Brogan and Davenport, after somerville had cleared from a rush by the Everton left. Ran down, and Davenport shot in from nearer the corner, McNee and McFetteridge also had chances, Gardiner next had a shy, but the ball went out off one of the home team and from the goal-kick Latta and Geary passed to each other till close on Somerville, who effected a clever save. Again the Wanderers became dangerous, but failed to break down the Everton defence, and the game finally terminated in a draw-one goal each.

EVERTON REVIEW

February 1, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury

Everton had an off day on Saturday, and visited the old opponents the Bolton Wanderers. The game being a friendly one, excited small interest, and was played under ungenial atmospheric conditions. Everton had a full representation, but the Wanderers were not at their greatest strength. The game resulted in a draw of a goal each and calls for no comment.

The Caledonians paid their first visit to the Anfield enclosure on Saturday afternoon, and have no reason to complain of the welcome which they received from the Everton supporters. The game, however, went badly against them, as they had to retire with a 5 to 1 defeat. All round Everton were the stronger team, and in the first half scored three times to the opponents once. During the second portion the “Caleya” tried hard to reach their local rivals, but the fine defence of Collins and Chadwick rarely allowed them to trouble Jardine, while at the other end Whitehead had a lot to do owing to his back division being of the weak order. The home halves did excellent work, especially Wharmby, who worked hard to fed his forwards well. Of the forwards, Pinnel was as clever as usual, Murray perhaps being the best of the others. For the Caldonians Whitehead kept a grand goal, he at times saving shots which men of repute have many a time failed to catch. Wilson was the best of the two backs. All the halves played exceeding well. Of the forwards the brothers Deighton were full of dash, while Seggie and Hastings made a good left wing.

The Everton Club, or rather the majority of the members present at the special general meeting held on Monday last, decided on a course of action of momentous import. They signified by resolution that unless Mr. Houlding within seven days reduced his rent charge from £250 to £180 the ground in Goodison-Road would be taken, and this apparently will be the future headquarters of the Everton Club. There is nothing to be said against the new site, except that it is situated further north than the present one, whereas a step southward would have been more suitable. There is plenty of room, and if a necessary supply of capital is available a magnificent football athletic, Bowling Green &c., ground is possible; and when people become familiar with the new enclosure it will be as popular, no doubt, as the old establishment. But as soon as Everton leave the Anfield-road habitation, a rival club will be run, and herein danger. The best financed concern will have the most skilful players, and under what ever title they play, the public will go to see the cleverer men. The rupture is regrettable. It is too late for a compromise? Cannot the matter of rental be referred to an arbitrator? It is evident that the minority members of the present club mean to remain at the old headquarters, and have already floated a company under the title of the Everton Football Club and Athletic Grounds Company, Limited, which was registered in Somerset House on Tuesday last, and to the articles of association the signatures appended are Robert Edward Berry, William Houlding, Alexandra Nibet, John James Ramsey, John Dermott, William Francis Evans, and John McKenna, capital £15,000 in £1 shares, and the company are to use grounds for football &c., as its name indicates, at Anfield-road. It is pointed out “that if the new company succeed in being accepted into membership with the Association and the League the dividends must, under the rules, be limited to 5 per cent, that being the utmost allowed, in order to preserve the purely sporting and athletic character of the football. Any profits made admitting dividend above that mount are to go to a reserve fund or to be spent in the interest of the game. it is necessary to understand also that the Association is a law unto itself, and so is the League; and there can be no such thing as compelling either the one or the other to recognise any club or organisation of which it does not approve. Of course, it is impossible to predict the course which may be taken by the two great authorities named, but it is quite certain that the Everton Football Club, through its committee, will leave nothing undone to maintain its own, and will deuy to the new company any right to lay claim to a portion of the title which they have assumed.”

EVERTON RESERVES 5 LIVERPOOL CALEDONIANS 1

February 1 1892

The Liverpool Mercury

The caledonians paid their first visits to the Anfield enclosure on Saturday, and received a hearty welcome from the 3,000 spectators present. Since the formation of the Liverpool-scor=tch club they have made vast progess and so far have been most successful in their performances. The last occasion when these teams met was at Woodcroft Park when Everton retired victors after a grand game by a goal to nil. On Saturday the following teams; Everon, Jardine (J), gola, Chadwick (A), and Collins (J), backs, Wharmby, Jones (R), and Lochheah (A) half-backs Gordon (P), Murray (J), PINNELL (A), McMillan (j), and Elliott (J) forwards. Calendonians; Whitehead goal, Griffiths and Wilson backs; Graham, Muir and McLlwraith half-backs, Deighton (J) Deighton (T), A.N. other, Seggle, and Hasting (W), forwards. Everton started against the wind and early on Griffiths was busy in beating them off, Pinnell, However got his men, into line, and Whitehead had to save three shots from Murray, Elliott, and McMillan. The Caledonians worked hard to make headway, but Collins proved to strong and Elliott making a speedie run on the line crossed over to Gordon, who broke through for the first point. Hands against Wharmby give the visitors a likely chance,, which they failed to take up, after an offside goal to the Anfielders. They pressed their opponents in their goal, Lochhead scoring with a long shot. From a corner against Wilson the Caledonians went down with the iad of Hasting, but Jardine was in readiness and Gordon wound up a good run by scoring the third goal for the homesters. Ten minutes from the interval the Scotch left wing combined very correctly, and Seggle, from a pass by Hasting scored with a low shot, which gave Jardine no chance whatever. Pinnel than manipulated the leather but missed his mark by a few inches, after which Lochead caused Whitehead to throw away a spendid shot. Half-time score Everton three goals, Calondians 1. On resuming the home men soon broke up the attack and hands spoiled Elliott from scoring, Wharmby and Lochhead were doing most useful work at the half-back, and Whitehead was often called upon, a couple of shots by Lochhead deserving better success. The vistors at times showed clever football, but the defence of Collins and Chadwick was hard to break through. A smart bit of work by Pinnel enabled McMillan to score the fouth goal for Everton which soon after was backed up by another from Everon's tell centre-forward, the finish the play was very even but no further scoring was done a pleasing game resulting in a win for Everton by 5 goals to 1.

STOKE CITY V EVERTON

February 2, 1892. Birmingham Daily Post

A friendly match between these teams was played at Stoke yesterday, for the benefit of the home club. There were about 1,200 spectators present. Everton kicked off, and aided by a rather strong wind, at once made matters lively for the home defence, but were unable to break through. Twelve minutes from the start Turner got away in the centre, and rushed up to the Everton goal. Williams ran out, and attempted to pick up, but the Stoke centre-forward was too quick for him, and kicking between the legs of the Everton custodian, scored the first point for Stoke amid loud cheers. Everton then again took up the pressure, and Brookes was called upon gain and again. He defended with conspicuous judgement until just before half-time, when Latta beat him with a quick return, and the teams crossed over with the score one all. In the second half Stoke had the benefit of the wind, and gave the Everton back division plenty to do. After several plucky, but unsuccessful, attempts the home forwards notched a second point, Tunnicliffe beating Williams with a lofty shot. Immediately from the centre-kick the homsters raced away again, and the same player registered a third for Stoke. The home team continued to press, and nearly scored several times. Everton looked up a bit towards the close, but could not get through the home defence, and the game ended –Stoke 3, Everton 1.

Stoke; Brookes, goal; Clare and Underwood, backs; Christie, Proctor and Brodie, half-backs; Naughton, Evans, Turner, Tunnicliffe, and Dunn, forwards. Everton; Williams, goal; Collins and Howarth, backs; Robertson, Holt and Kelso, half-backs; Millward, Chadwick, Maxwell, Geary and Latta forwards. Referee, Mr. Armitt, Leek.

STOKE CITY 3 EVERTON 1

February 2 1892

Daily Post

This match played for the benefit of stoke city at stoke yesterday before a moderate attendance. A strong wind blowing down the field but the ground was in excellent condition. The opening movement were of no advantage to either side both goalkeepers in turn being called upon. Everton got in front of the stoke goal, and forced a corner, but this proved abortive, underwood effecting an easy clearances. Soon afterwards the home forwards breaking away, and Williams left his goal to save, but his clearance was charged by Dunn, and the goal being unprotected turner had no difficulty in scoring. Plat of an even share followed prigcipally confirmed about the centre-line,, and then Naughton moved up the home right being pulled in the nick of time by collins. Turner and Dunn were next, but after a grand run down the field the latter mulled the leather when close upon the vistors goal. Geary obtained possession and rushed down on the home citadel where he passed to Maxwell, who had a shot for goal, brook pick up and effected a weak clearance. A couple of barren corners follwed to Everton. From a goal kick Evans dribbled the leather down the centre, and cleverly passed across to the right. Dunn shot late, Williams's handed. The latter fisted out, but Evans met the ball, but failed to turn the opportunity to advantage. Everton now had great determination. Brooks saved several times,, but the leather was an promptly returned but the shooting of the vistors was very weak, and eventually the invaders were to apelted to retreat without succeding in the attempt to capture the stoke fortress. Turner made away and gave Naughton but the latter after getting close to Williams shot weakly. The vistors were quick countering to the other end, and Chadwick was given an opportunity to equalier, put was deniel, from now to the interval, Everton were onslaughter on the Stoke goal, but it was not met. Just on half-time that the desired result was delivery, Latta making the success with a smart shot. After the interval the vistors were first to show to advantage, Geary getting away in fine style, but Procter cleverly dispossessed the Evertonian, and made off to William's end passing to Dunn, and the latter shot which taxed the Everton goalkeeper to the utmost, but he saved off defeat. Dunn, however,, came down the field and centred grandly and turner put the ball between the upright, ut the point was ruled offside,. Play of an even character ensumed, the game beening played in midfield. Thus Stoke made a determined attack on the Everton goal, though frequently replused they returned to the attack renewed vigour, scoring on two occasions, and ultimately gained a favourable verdict by 3 goals to 1.

Stoke City, Brooks, Underwood, Clare, Proctor, Naughton Evans Matthews, Turner, Christrie, Dunn, Tunnicliffe

Everton, Williams, McLead, Collins, Howarth, Holt (captain), Roberson Wyllie, Geary,, Maxwell Milward

Goals, turner (0-1), latta (44) Tunnicliffe (1-2) (1-3)

EVERTON DISPUTE

February 4, 1892. The Birmingham Daily Post

In connection with the Everton Football Club dispute the following resolution was passed;, “This Council in accordance with its present decisions, will not recognise or accept the membership of any club bearing a name similar to the one already affiliated to this Association, and in the case of the Everton Club will only recognise the action of the majority of its members at a duly constituted meeting.” The following instruction, signed by Lord Kinnaird (president), C.W. Alcock )(Secretary), and J.C. Clegg (chairman of the Committee), is to be sent to all members of the association; “Spectatators and players are requested to assist in keeping order at all matches on the ground, and to prevent any demonstration of feeling against the referee, visiting team, of players. The consequence of breach of any of the above may cause the ground to be closed for football purposes for a period, thus causing great disappointment to all well wishes of the game, and bringing disgrace and great monetary loss upon the club.” W. Cresswell and W. Cooper, professionals, were reinstated as amateurs, J. Stothert, registered professional with Blackburn Rovers, was suspended for fourteen days from Monday last for playing with Darwen.

THE EVERTON CLUB DISPUTE

February 4, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury

In connection with the Everton Football Club dispute the following resolution was passed;, “This Council in accordance with its present decisions, will not recognise or accept the membership of any club bearing a name similar to the one already affiliated to this Association, and in the case of the Everton Club will only recognise the action of the majority of its members at a duly constitute meeting.”

MEETING OF COMMITTEE

February 5 1892

The Liverpool Mercury

Everton Football Club-at a meeting of the Committee of the Club held on Tuesday, a which mr. Jackson president, there were present Dr Baxter messrs Athlinson Griffiths, Nisbet, Ramsey Howarth, Stockton, Clayton Currier Coates and Molyneux (secretary). The resignation of Mr. Barclays and Mr. Joseph Williams were accepted. Mr Nisbet made application on behalf of Mr Houlding that the book containing the list of the members be lent to the gentleman the request was supported by Mr. Ramsey several memebers commented uoon adverse attitude which Mr Houlding had assumed towards the club, and it was resolved to refuse the loan of the book. Mr Clayton proposed that the action of Mr Nisbet and Mr Ramsey in signing the memaorandum of the association of the new company which also members of the committee of the clb be severly consured and the resolution was carried.

THE EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB

February 6, 1892. The Liverpool Football Echo

Decision of the Association

Defeat of Mr. J. Houlding.

At a meeting of the Football Council held at Chancery-Lane, London, on Wednesday night, (February 3) Mr. Clegg in the chair, the attendance including Lord Kinnaird and Messrs McGregor, Gregson, Lythgoe, Cunning, Watson, &c, Messrs Clayton, Currie, and Molyneux (secretary) attended on behalf of the Everton Football Club to advise the Council as to the resolution arrived at by the members of the club, and to ask the protection of the council against a club which had been formed under the named of “The Everton Football and Athletic Grounds Company, Limited.” After hearing Messrs Clayton and Molyneux, the council adopted the resolution. “This council in accordance with its past decisions will not accept any members of any club bewaring a name similar to one already affiliated with this Association in the name of the Everton club, and will only recognise the action of a majority of its members at a duly constituted meeting.” The resolution effectively dispose of the new company and its difficult to see how it can exist seeing that the association will not recognise it. It was stated that Mr. Houlding visited the offices of the Association on Monday last, and was informed by a prominent member of the council that his club would not be affiliated. The resolution adopted by the council will no doubt set at rest the minds of the members of the Everton club.

Important Proceedings

A meeting of the committee of the Everton Football Club was held this week, at which Mr. Jackson presided, and there were present Dr. Baxter, Messrs Athkinson, Griffiths, Nisbet, Ramsey, Howarth, Stockton, Clayton, Currier, Coates, and Molyneux (secretary).

After some formal business had been transacted the question of the resignation of Mr. Barclay and Mr. Joseph Williams was considered, and resolutions were passed to the effect that both resignations be accepted. Mr. Nesbit then made application on behalf of Mr. Houlding that the book containing the list of the members be lent to the gentleman. The request was supported by Mr. Ramsey. Several members commented upon the adverse attitude which Mr. Houlding had assumed towards the club, and it was resolved to refuse the loan of the book. Mr. Clayton then prepared that the action of Mr. Nisbet and Mr. Ramsey in signing the memorandum of the association of the now company while also members of the committee of the club be severely consured, and the resolution was carried . Several members of the committee stated that at the next meeting they expected to have notion of the resignation of the president, and of those who had attached themselves to his interest.

TODAYS GAMES

February 6, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury

Everton League visit the ground of the Wolverhampton Wanderers today, ostensibly with desire of avenging a sore defeat in connection with the League of 5 goals to 1.

Everton are bracketed with South Shore, and should have met at Blackpool but the clubs have mutually arranged to join issue at Anfield, where the clever Everton Combination team will be entrusted with the honour of fighting the cause of Everton with, it is hoped and believed better success than did their League comrades in national competition.

Everton (Combination) v. South Shore, Anfield, Kick-off at 2.45. The following will play for Everton; Jardine, goal; Chadwick and Collins, backs; Kirkwood, Jones and Lochhead, half-backs; Gordon, Murray, Pinnell, McMillan, and Elliott, forwards.

Everton League v Wolverhampton Wanderers, Wolverhampton. Kick-off at 2.45 p.m. The following will play for Everton; Williams, goal; Earp and Howarth, backs; Kelso, Holt, and Robertson, half-backs; Latta, Wyllie, Maxwell, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.

EVERTON REVIEW

February 8, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury

The confidence of the Everton executive in the ability of the successful second team to satisfactorily tackle South Shore in the Lancashire Cup tie on Saturday was not misplaced. In fact they won with the greatest of ease, and might have scored more than 4 goals to nil had it been at all desirable. The South Shore goalkeeper must be accredited with having been mainly instrumental in curtailing the score, as he made many excellent clearances. He, too, had two good backs in front of him, who did sterling work in the first half, but who seemed to tire as the game advanced, as well they might , seeing they were not permitted to enjoy much time in the essential matter of regaining full breath. The half-backs tried unflinchingly to disturb the excellent combination of the Everton forwards, but it was generally in vain, and the methods of the home attack was well-conceived, though the left wing men were the more energetic and powerful. Kirkwood entered into the fray with zest, and was nearly always doing the right thing at the right moment. Wharmby by worked hard and with much success, but Jones was not at his best. The back play of Collins and Chadwick was so sound that Jardine had to assume the charater of a spectator almost continuously, but was ready for any stray shot that came within his reach.

Everton league paid a visit to the Wolverhampton Wanderers ground on Saturday, where they had experienced one of their heaviest League defeat this season. The Wanderers were not fully represented, Baugh, Wykes, Kinsey, and Booth being absent. Everton had their best team, except that Mclean filled Earp's place. The visitors had a good opportunity to avenge their prior reverse, but just failed, the Wolves winning what must be described as a capital game –each side delighting the spectators with fine combination –by 2 goals to 1.

The spilt amongst the members of the Everton Club is more certain than ever, the breach being widened rather than yielded by the action of the rival sections during the past week. The time for reconciliation has apparently gone by, and yet the subject of disagreement seemed easy of adjustment by recourse to a third party. Liverpoolians must be prepared, then, for two clubs, for notwithstanding the ruling of the English Association that they would, of course, only recognise the voice of the majority as that of the Everton Club, there is to be a club at the Anfield-road enclosure, which will be converted into one of the finest football grounds in the kingdom. Everton with their League status will remove to Goodison-road and will have the assistance of those players who have entered into engagements for next season, whilst those who are free will take their services to the most generous employers. Can Liverpool support two high-class clubs? It ought to. But the League is the thing to conjure with, and the future promises to supply a keen competition for the privileges of Leaguers. The minority might drop the title of Everton without any more ado. They have the legal claim to it, having registered it at Somerset House, but since the Association Council will not affiliate them on the “Everton Club” the legal title is of no service. The more comprehensive name of “Liverpool” is much preferable, and, as they will have to make a name for themselves, step by step it will be more likely to be a far-reaching than a mere suburban appellation.

WOLVERHAMTPON WANDERERS 2 EVERTON 1

February 8 1892

The Liverpool Mercury

A friendly match was played at wolverhampton, the names of the players being as follow:- Wanderers, Rose, Dunn, Mason, Davies, Malpass, Lowder, Hogarth, Devey, Topham, Heath, and woods. Everton, Williams, Howarth McLead, Kelso, Holt (capatin), Robinson, Latta, Wyllie, Maxwell, Chadwick, and Milward.

Everton were first to get away, Rose just saving, Devey Topham, and Wood then made effort to get to the Everton citadel, Holt however, being too good. Devey just shot outside. The viasitos had a look in., a centre from Chadwick being finely fisted out by Rose. Heath next just skimmed the posts. A miskick by Kelso let Wood in, who missed. After a bit of beautiful play a centre of Hogarth was put through by Heath. The game kept pretty even- the wanderers, if anything having the best of it, though the Evertonians put in some good passing. Crossing over both teams went at it hard the Wanderers causing Williams to save twice in succession. Having the goal-kick, the visitors' forwards got into line, and caused Dunn and Mason some trouble in keeping their charge intact. At last Hogarth went with a rush, the final shot just going wide. After a moments's respite Everton again tried for the home goal, Rose saving marvellously. Holt. For Everton, and Topham, of the Wanderers, played finely, and Wyllie equalised. Encourgaed by their success Everton forced a corner, the ball going across the goal, nobody touching it. Each team strained every nerve to notch the winning point, and Wood scored just on time. Result Woverhampton Wasnders 2 Everton 1.

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS V. EVERTON

February 8, 1892. The Birmingham Daily Post

A friendly encounter took place between these teams at Molineux Grounds, Wolverhampton, in fine weather, and before a good attendance of spectators. The visitors team was a representative one, but in view of the important engagement next Saturday with the Aston Villa, the Wanderers' committee gave Baugh, Allen, Kinsey, Wykes, Baker, and Booth a rest. R.G. Hogarth, a former member of the Corinthians and Crusaders, who is now residing in Wolverhampton, was given a trial as an outside forward right winger, and he proved himself to be a very capable player, and he will be a valuable acquisition to the club. The Wanderers kicked off, and Everton soon began to press, the home backs for a time having a lot of heavy work to do. Breaking away the Wolves' right wing got possession, and Devey kicked outside, Everton, however, were soon busily engaged at the other end o the field, but them shooting was not at this period of the game as accurate as their friends could wish, and the shots that were straight were cleverly stopped by Rose. Topham made one or two good runs, but Holt stuck to him very closely, and often prevented him getting down. The clever passing of the visitors enabled them to get down frequently, but they were always repulsed. A bit of clever play by Hogarth enabled him to drop the ball in front of goal, and a most exciting rally ensued, Topham, Devey, and Wood endeavouring to put the ball through. Williams cleared smartly, but a few minutes later Hogarth centred the ball again, and Heath registered the first point for the Wolves.

At half-time the score stood –Wanderers 1, Everton 0.

At the commencement of the second half the Wanderers attacked in fine style, and several hot shots were put in, Topham, with one of his “daisy-cutters,” nearly lowering the Everton colours. The Wanderers' half was then invaded, and Rose gave a magnificent display of goalkeeping, some of his saves being of a remarkable character. From a foul Wyllie put the side on level terms. From this point both sides worked hard to win. Everton putting in some clever work; but they had to encounter the most stubborn resistance, both Mason and Dunn being in fine form. A few minutes before the close of play the Wanderers got down again, and Devey put in a shot which Williams was not able to get away before Wood pushed him and the ball into goal. Williams appeared to have received an injury to his head, but he continued to play, and the game ended –Wolverhampton 2, Everton 1. Wanderers; Rose; Dunn, Mason; Davis, Malpus, Lowder. Hogarth, Devey, Topham, Heath and Wood. Everton; Williams; Howarth, Mclean; Kelso, Holt, Robertson; Latta, Wyllie, Maxwell, Chadwick, and Milward. Referee, Mr. C. Crump.

EVERTON RESERVES 4 SOUTH SHORE 0

February 8 1892

The Liverpool Mercury

This important Cup-tie was played on the Anfield enclosure on Saturday. The weather was all that could be desired thus causing the attendance to be a large one, the Everton executive having entrusted their combination team to bring off the match. The League eleven went to Wolverhampton to battle with the Wolves, so that much satisfaction was felt with the victory which will be seem as under both teams had their full strength, Kirkwood being again able to take up his position in the home ranks at right half, teams:- Everton- Jardine, goal, Chadwick and Collins, backs Kirkwood jones, and Wharmby, half-backs Gordon, Murray, Pinnell McMillan and Elliott forwards. South Shore-Hunt goal, Bibby and Wilson backs, Atherton, Robinson and Walsh, half-backs, Birchall, Smith Halliwell, Parkinson, and Elston, forwards. Everton started against the wind, and smartly made tricks towards the South Shores goal thus causing Hunt to have a lively experience as numerous shots were poured in at him. Easing the pressure the homesters allowed the Shorcites to get within range, but Collinbs and Chadwick were hard to beat. Sterling play by the Everton halves placed their forwards on the attack, but, however, their efforts proved futile owing to the fine defence of Bibby and Wilson. For a few minutes the vistors were dangerous, yet Jardine could not not be reached. Racing away in good style the home van surrounded, Hunt, and Gordon was able to rush through the forst point for his side 30 minutesfrom the start. With the first reverse South Shore livened up and called unon Jardine to get rid of two beauties from Smith and Halliwell. The game so far had been very intersting and full of good points. Approaching the interval Gordon dispossessed Wilson, and passed neatly to Pinnel, who in tiurn enabled McMillan to score a second point with a grand goal. Coming down in full swing the vistors caused Jardine to distinguish himself by a brilliant save,, for which he was loudly cheered. The interval arriving the score sttod- Everton 2 goals, South Shore nil. Hunt on charging ends was loudly applauded for his spendid goalkeeping. On resuming play for a time was of an even character. South Shore if anything having the best of matters. Both defences were astrong and did clever work. Elliott put in a speedy run on the left, and crossing to Pinnell the home centre was about to shoot when the whistle sounded for an infringement. The combination champions however, were not to be denied, and coming again within range McMillan beat Hunt for the third time with a long shot. Gordon from the midfield start immediately notched the fourth. This was followed by Elliott and Murray having each a try, but Hunt came out of the ordeal most creditably. Three corners were award Everton without result. The visitors' defence was next seen to advantage as the home van stormed their goal. Nearing the finsuh the South Shore men were evident overplayed, with the exeception of Hunt, who did yeoman service between the sticks. Pinnell, Murray and Gordon, all had shies at goal, but on the call of time no further scoring had been done, Everton after a very pleant game retiring victors bt 4 goal to nil.

 

BURNLEY 1 EVERTON 0

February 13, 1892

The Liverpool Mercury

THIS deferred League match was played off at Burnley on Saturday. The weather was delighttfully fine, the ground in excellent condition, and the attendance about 8,000. Both clubs were well represented, the teams being as follows:- Everton, Jardine,goal, Howarth, and Mclean backs; Kelso, Holt (captain) and Robertson, half-backs; Latta, Wyllie Maxwell, Chadwick, and Milward

Burnley, Hillman, goal, Jeffreys, and Lang, backs, Mcfettridge, Mattews, and Stewart, half-backs; Nicol, Hill, Espie McLardie, and Graham. Everton started at the signal from mr. Heath against a strong wind and up the hill. Burnley were the first to make a move upon a goal, McLrdie and Graham being particularly spirited in their attack on the left, but Howarth administered a double check. No clearance came, however, until a corner had been conceded and survived. Everton went away in good formation, and Maxwell was robbed just in time at a dangerous position. Burnley soon cleared their lines, and were very threatening from a smart rush and scrimmage, relief coming to the visitors when Hill lifted narrowly over the bar from a return, Holt came off successfully in a tussle with Matthews, and sent to the left. Milward and Chadwick stated in Telling style, but could not get past Jeffreys, and the Burnley right wing dodging out of the reach of McLean caused some anxiety to Everton, but McLardie was unlucky enough to stumble when about to drive into goal. Everton invaded the home quarters vigorously following this escape, but found the defence so sound that Hillman could not be called upon. Robertson cleverly took the ball from Hill at midfield, but Nicol got possession and running down sent in a beauful shot which Jardine fished behind. Danger was great from the corner, McLean clearing. Burnley, however, quickly returned, and though they attacked very powerfully all coss the line they found the defence of Everton quite equal to the emergency. Wyllie and Latta, in particular. mAde a gallant attempt to assume the aggressive, but Lang was not to be beaten and the ball went with the wind again, when Jardine scooped it away from his charge in a masterly style from Mclardie. Everton were now enabled to attack with mucj persistency, and all round their play was plesdingly methodical; the only shot of merit, however came from Chadwick, and this was coolly negotiated by Hillman. Burnley scrimmaged fieecely a little later, when Nicol had hard lines, play continued to be brisk, and slightly in favour of the home team, but Everton half-backs and backs were in spendid trim, and shielded Jardine. Latta got down once, and put over the bar; in response to which Burnley came down the slope with a bound, and Hill beat Jardine from a good shot taken from close quarters. The game had now been in existence 20 minutes, and the point came somewhat as a surprise; but Burnley have often scored against Everton from similar flashes. The visitors at once laid strong siege on the Burnley goal. Wyllie caused Hillman to use his hands. Latta followed this by an even dangerous shot, and Burnley stoof the fire of a relentless assult. Everton kept play for a long time in the home half, during which several fee-kicks were awarded them, a concession on the part of the referee which did not please the spectators, who jeered as only a Burnley crowd can do. Holt competely foiled Espie, who could not shine at all. Kelso and Robertson were almost as effective against the wingermen, and the outcome was that the Everton forwards had almost a monopoly of the play between now and the interval, but owing firstly to poor shooting, and secondly to skilful defence, thet were forced to proceed, on turning round, with the record of a goal to nil in favour of Burnley. On the resumption,, the home team quickly scaled the hill, and Jardine saved spendidly from a keen low shot by Espie. Everton then went to the front, but Maxwell shot before the right moment had arrived, and placed badly from a long range. Chadwick had the next turn and tested Hillman with a likely low aim but it was parried by the custodian. Nicol next moved away, ut the whistle sounded before he was dangerous. A hot assault however, arose, and from McLardie's shot a corner was risked. Everton had the advantage in open play that followed. They were continually driving Burnley on the defence but the forwards seemed to spread themselves out too wide, and depended chiefly upon long shots most of which were badly directed, whilst Burnley when they made their less frequent raids were always dangerous, following up closely and shooting better. Jardine had much more to do than Hillman, and yet Everton were oftener on the attack. Latta when time was getting short, made a running shot just off the post, and again from his pass the left wing worked the ball close in when Milward defeated Hillman from a terrific aim. Burnley claimed eagerly for offside against Milward, and with success through Everton protested that he had received the ball from a burnley back. It looked possible that the visitors would at least equalise afterwards. They had many chances, all of which were obtained by dint of hard work, but the shooting was of very poorest quality; and the result of a hard, game was a win for Burnley by a goal to nil.

 

EVERTON RESERVES 4 WOLVERHAMPTON RESERVES 1

February 13, 1892

The Liverpool Mercury

These successful second teams were inpossission at Anfield Road the Vistors coming with the inique repuatation of having won every match they had taken part in this season. about 1,000 spectators were present when Everton kick-off and opened the attack. They shot very neat, but seemed destined to disappontment. The visitors displayed good combination but was only on add occasions that they could get within shooting distanc. C Wood utilised a chance to the full and enable the ‘'Wolves'' to lead at half-time by a goal to nil. On changing ends Locheead equalised and Gordon Elliott and Pinnell supplemently the wanderers experienced their first reverser by 4 goals to 1.

Everon team, Smalley goal, Chadwick Collins backs, Kirkwood Jones, and Wharmby, half-backs,, Gordon Murray Pinnell McMillan and Elliott forwards.

TODAYS GAME

February 13, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury

Everton and Burnley at Turf Moor, bring off their postponed League match this afternoon; but the Everton Combination team are in possession at Afield-road, and will be on their mettle, too, as they are to try a fall with the Wolverhampton Wanderers Reserves. The latter, like Everton's second string, arte a remarkable clever organisation, and, in fact have won every match they have taken part in this season, among those vanquished being Stoke Swifts. The Wanderers are leaders of the Shropshire League, and so it will be a meeting of Combination and Salopian Champions.

Everton v. Burnley, Burnley, Kick-off at 3.15 p.m. The following will play for Everton; Jardine, goal; Howarth and McLean, backs; Kelso, Holt and Robertson, half-backs; Latta, Wyllie, Maxwell, Chadwick and Milward, forwards.

Everton (Combination) v. Wolverhampton Wanderers Reserve, at Anfield. Kick-off at 3.15 p.m. The following will play for Everton; Smalley, goal; Chadwick and Collins, backs; Kirkwood, Jones and Wharmby, half-backs; Gordon, Murray, Pinnell, McMillan, and Elliott, forwards. Reserve Lochhead.

 

EVERTON REVIEW

February 15, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury

Everton have again to strike their flag to Burnley, who have thus achieved something to be proud of in defeating Everton three times, and drawing once all within the space of a few weeks. Burnley's reward is that they for the present step up in front of Everton in the League tabulated record. They were a bit lucky to win, however –a draw would have been a more accurate result, the goal that Milward scored being considered a legitimate one by most spectators. Everton did far more attacking than Burnley, but it was a different quality –that of the winners was always smart, compact, and dangerous; whilst that of Everton was loose, straggling, and generally inaccurate in the matter of shooting. Everton did not combine tightly in front of goal, and elected to shoot frequently at lengthy range, with the result that Hillman had plenty of time to steady himself for the negotiation of the straight aims –which were a small proportion of the number essayed, some being wild in the extreme. Milward's was short distance shot, and more of this kind of warfare would have brought about a different issue. The only fault of the Everton forwards was in not putting on the requisite flourish to otherwise good play, and this weakness robs them of unqualified praise. Holt never gave Espie a chance to shine; and, as Robertson and Kelso were also in an effective mood, the half-backs play of Everton was one of the cleverest features of a good contest. Howarth came off most creditably, compared with his displays in the other matches with Burnley; but Mclean was the more useful man of the two, his great weight strength, and pluck proving invaluable in checking the moves of Nicol and Hill and breaking up combined raids. Jardine reappeared in goal, and was seen at his best. He was beaten once by Hill, but the latter is a player of great resources at the critical moment. Jardine made innumerable most brilliant saves, and nearly everyone meted out praise so thoroughly deserved. Hillman had not so much to do as Jardine, and was only too clever from an Everton standpoint. Walker was absent, but Lang had a smart colleague in Jeffreys. Matthews was the best of the half-backs, who were inferior to Everton's and Hill came out strongest of the forwards. The game was characterised by better feeling than usual.

Everton Reserves did another clever performance on Saturday in beating Wolverhampton Wanderers by 4 goals to 1, especially bearing in mind the fact that the latter had hitherto not known the feeling associated with defeat this season. The Wanderers scored the only one goal of the first half, and so it was uphill work on resuming with Everton, but they made ample amends for prior ill-luck on turning around. The return take place next Saturday at Wolverhampton. Will Everton Combination suffer the same kind of misfortune as their League colleagues at Molineux.

The draw for the second round of the Lancashire Senior Cup took place on Friday, and from a local point of view is very satisfactory, as Everton and Bootle are drawn to meet next Saturday at Anfield-road. This arrangement is pleasing to both clubs –to Everton that it improves their chances of becoming county cupholders, and to Bootle that they will be participators in a good “gate.” If Bootle fall, the executive will thus receive a useful solatium. But it does not follow that they will be defeated. They have won their last four matches, and are playing well together. On the other hand, Everton league have not scored a win since they were at Nottingham on January 9. The game promises to revive the olden fervour, and should be as attractive as ever in the past.

The Everton Club's headquarters next and following seasons will be at Goodison-road, Mr. Houlding not having deigned to reply to the ultimatum of the majority. The exodus will be taken regretfully, but there appears to be no alternative. The majority have selected Mr. Mahon to succeed Mr. Barclay as vice-chairman, and it is rumoured that a gentleman well known in the fields of sport associated with steeple chasing and coursing will be the future president. Everything is being done quietly and surely in readiness for next season, under the new order of things, most of the present players being secured, and the requisite drainage and levelling will be hurried on. It is a big task set before the executive, but there is no doubt it will be compassed most completely by leaders who have already displayed so much courage and business tact. Patrons will soon grow accustomed to the new situation, which is certainty readily approached from the centre of the town either by bus, tram, or railway (Lime-street or Exchange stations).

MAXWELL

February 18, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury

A Maxwell (Everton) was suspended for a week for playing during the close season, by the Football Association.

 

TODAYS GAME

February 20, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury

The second round of the Lancashire Senior Cup Competition will be the most engrossing subject this afternoon with Associationists. The Liverpool clubs have been very fortunate in the draw, for nothing could have fitted in more appositely than that Everton and Bootle should be bracketed together. They will accordingly fight their “old battles o'er again” today, Everton having secured choice of ground. The game should prove an attractive one, and will doubtless give a closer finish than some people imagine. Everton of course are expected to win; but Bootle are an improved team, and may be relied upon for running the Leaguers close enough to make the play lively and interesting. Bootle will have a full team, and so will Everton for that matter, as though Maxwell, being briefly suspended, will not assist, Geary has been chosen for centre forward. Everton Combination pay a return visit to the Wolverhampton Wanderers Reserve.

Everton League v Bootle, Anfield, Kick-off at three p.m. The following are the teams; Everton; Jardine, goal; Howarth and Mclean, backs; Kelso, Holt and Robertson, half-backs; Latta, Wyllie, Geary, Chadwick and Milward, forwards. Bootle; Dunning, goal; Rose and Arridge, backs; Grierson, Hughes (captain), and Davies, half-backs; Clarkin, Finlayson, Kilner, Jamieson, and Montgomery, forwards.

Everton (Combination) v. Wolverhampton Wanderers Reserves, Wolverhampton. Kick-off at three p.m. The following will play for Everton; Smalley, goal; Chadwick and Collins, backs; Wharmby, Jones, and Lochhead, half-backs; Gordon, Murray, Pinnell, McMillian and Elliott, forwards.

EVERTON REVIEW

February 22, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury

That Everton should have succeeded over Bootle by 3 goals to 0 was in accordance with general expectations, but as the latter club have lodged a protest on account of the state of the ground, it may happen that the battle will be re-fought, probably next Saturday. Everton were willing to accept the conditions as favourable for a cup-tie. The county executive will of course be guided by the opinion of Mr. Roberts, the referee. The ground was certainly covered with a thin layer of snow, but as a rule the players did not slip about to any appreciable extent, and at times some excellent passing was witnessed on the part of Everton. The game, however, was a disappointment one. Bootle, who were not fully represented by the bye, McEwan, of the reserve, being called up in the place of Montgomery, played a very poor game, and demonstrated that they are a long way inferior to the Everton League experts. They were utterly beaten at half-back, and the forwards seldom got into a likely stride. They were too slow and could not combine, with the result that McLean and Howarth almost without exception kept them at bay whenever they did manage to elude the vigilant Everton half-backs. Jardine thus had almost a sinecure. The back play of Arridge and Rose was clever, especially the former. Dunning was often called upon, but he saved a great proportion of the shots that came his way, and to the success and determination o this trio is mainly due to the credit of Bootle's defeat being curtailed to the dimension it assumed. Everton's forwards, owing to the persistency with which they were supplied with work by their half-backs, were kept busy, but they again lacked directness in their aim at goal. Still each member of the team did all that was requisite, the general impression being that Everton, so long as they had the game safe were content, and wisely so, to take matters easy.

Liverpool patrons of the pantomimes and football are reminded that the annual carnival between the Theatricals and Everton takes place next Thursday at the Afield-road ground. The proceeds, as usual, are in aid of the funds of the Royal Infirmary and Stanley Hospital, an object which appeals to the sympathy of all. The fun opens at twelve o'clock, and will be characterised by many new departures this season. There will be “football,” racing, acrobatic, performances, side shows, music, unrehearsed episodes, &c., and apparently all that is needed to make the fun heartily enjoyed and the venture a financial success is fine weather.

The Everton executive are evidently of an enterprising spirit. They are quickly getting their “house” in order for next season, and have assured almost without exception the whole of the present players. They have also decided upon an athletic festival, to be held at the Athletic Grounds, Fairfield, on Whit Monday, and there is no reason why this should not become as popular an annual gathering as that of the Police Athletic Society, especially if run on similar lines.

WOLVERHAMPRTON WANDERERS RESERVES V. EVERTON RESERVES

February 22, 1892. The Birmingham Daily Post

The Everton Reserves team, after beating them by 4 goals to 0 on the previous Saturday, met the Wolverhampton Wanderers Reserves on Molineux Grounds in wintry weather and before only a moderate attendance. The Wanderers succeeded in scoring in the first half and Everton equalised in the last “forty-five,” the game ending in a draw of 1 goal each.

 

EVERTON 3 BOOTLE 0

February 22 1892

The Liverpool Mercury

Kilner of Bootle Sent Off

This important Cup-tie in the Lancashire Second Round was played on the Anfield enclosure on Saturday, and much interest being centred in the event there wound be about 9,000 spatotats presnt. Owing to the keen frost of the past few days the ground was not in the best condition and though the referee declared it ok for the Cup-tie, Bootle nevertheless, made a protest. Everton placed their strongest eleven on the field, while Bootle were minus Montomery. Whose position was taken up by Mcewan, from the reserve. The teams as follow:- Everton; Jardine, goal, Howarth, and McLean, backs, Kelso, Holt (captain), and Robertson, half-backs; Latta, Wyllie, Geary, Chadwick and Milward forwards, Bootle; Dunning, goal, Rose, and Arridge backs, Grierson, Hughes and Davies, half-backs, Clarkin, Finlayson, Kilner, Jamieson, and McEwan, forwards.

Punctually at three o'clock Mr. Roberts got the elevens in line, and losing the toos Kilner started hostilities for Bootle, who from a free-kick at once tested Jardine. Getting away on the left wing Everton lost no time in paying Dunning a visit, who cleared finely. Kelso returned the leather to Geary and the home centre tipping to Chadwick the latter scored with a beauty, three minutes from the start. With this early success the home van gave the Bootle defenders plenty to do, Dunning and Arridge being the most conspiculous in stemming them off. Milward had a chance at goal, but shot wide. Two corners were given, Everton without result. Bootle worked cleverly down, and Clarkin centreing accurrately to Kilner, the latter was about to let drive at goal when Holt timely disposed of him, and again Everon were to the frost, when Latta after a brilliant run along the line caused Dunning to fist behind his charge. From the corner kick the ball went sailing through without being touched. From the goal kick the Northenders conbined in pretty style, and getting within range Clarkin shot in. his effort, however, was too weak, and Jardine easily cleared. Y=the home backs qwere playing a safe game, and kept their forwards well supplied. Chadwick tried Dunning twice, and Geary had a shy over the bar. Encouraged by the sterling custodianship of Dunning the hawthornites worked hard, and for a time kept the ball in the Everton quarters, but entrance could not be effected, McLean being in grand form. Midfield play now followed, until Latta and Wyllie made progess on the right the former finishing up with a straight shot at Dunning, who cleared at the expense of another corner. During the scrimmage in front of the Bootle goal Rose Got hurt, and for a couple of minutes play was suspended. On restarting Geary from a pass by Robertson was given a clear opening the ball was sent spinning off the crossbar. Chadwick was next given an opportunity, but still bad shooting prevailed. Finlayson made a good run on the left, and looked dangerous until the burly Mac''got in a tremendous kick from which Latta had hard luck by grazing the upright. Bootle made a stenuous effort to get through, but the home defence proved to strong. Milward easily passed Rosa and parting to Chadwick the latter shot straight at Dunning, who was unfortunately impeded by the right back as he was about to catch the ball. Up to the interval both ends were assailed, but no further scoring was done-the teams crossing over with the score-Everton 2 goals; Bootle, nil. Geary restarted, and the opeining exchanges were in favour of the Anfielders, who gained three successives corners. Holt had a shy at goal and than Chadwick gave the Bootle custodian a rather stiff one to deal with. Holt and Kilner at this stage got to loggerheads with the result that Mr. Roberts, the referee, interfered: but Kilner on the game restarting, repeated his stady work, and was ordered off the field. THE Everton captain, however, interceded on Kilners behalf. Untimatley the latter returned and shock hands with Holt. On the game being restarted the home forwards at once attacked and swarted round Dunning, Wyllie scoring the third point for Everton. Dunning at this point was extremely busy dealing with a shot after shot in a finished style, which evoked cheers from the crowd. Everton playing in brilliant form had many chances at goal, and had hard luck. From a strong lob by Arridge, McEwan and Jamieson got well down and troubled Howarth, But McLean came to the rescue and drove up the field. After Dunning had saved a real beauty from Milward, the Bootle van, well aided by Hughes and Grierson, forced their way into the home end and looked like scoring by a shot from Finlayson. Jardine. However, cleared magnificently. Davies put in a useful bit of work as he neatly robbed Wyllie as he was about to shoot. McLean and Arridges in turn defended in first-class style, their kicking being superb. Nearing the finish Everton had a free kick close in but nothing came of it, and Bootle playing for all they were worth, experienced hard lines in not scoring. A well contested game ended in favour of Everton by 3 goals to nil.

 

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS RESERVES 1 EVERTON RESERVES 1

February 22, 1892

The Liverpool Mercury

These powerful second team played a return match on Saturday at Wolverhampton, Everton having beaten the ‘'Wolves'' at Anfield q week ago by 4 goals to 1. The Mullineux Ground, like most other places, was covered with snow, and this fact told against the best quality of pla. Everton kicked off, and in ten minutes Hogarth scored for the Wanderers. Some even play followed, but the game was slow up to half-time, the score remaining unaltered. Crossing over Everton preesed often, and Pinnell at Length equalised with a low shot. This was the only point scored in the second half,, and the result was thus a draw of a goal each.

Everton team ; Smalley. Goal, Chadwick and Collins backs, Wharmby, Jones, and Lochhead half-backs, Gordon, Murray, Pinnell, McMillan, and Elliott, forwards.

THREATRICAL MATCH AT LIVERPOOL

February 25, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury

The annual football carnival organised by the Everton Club and theatrical profession takes place this afternoon, at the Anfield-road ground. The proceeds are in aid of the Stanley Hospital and Royal Infirmary. The gates will be thrown open at twelve o'clock and amusements will be provided during the whole of the afternoon by artistes from the Prince of Wales Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre, Rotunda Theatre, Muncaster Theatre, and Star Music Hall, assisted by Everton players. Messrs H. Heard and Harris Fineberg are joint honorary secretaries.

 

TODAYS GAME

February 27, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury

Everton League play Sheffield United at Anfield. The Sheffielders have achieved many good results this season.

Everton league v. Sheffield United, Anfield, Kick-off at 3.30 p.m. The following are the teams; Everton; Jardine, goal; Howarth and Mclean, backs; Kelso, Holt and Robertson, half-backs; Latta, Geary, Maxwell, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Sheffield United;- Lilley, goal; Cain and Witham, backs; Howell, Henry, and Needham, half-backs; Wallace, Dobson, Hammond, Watson, and Drummond, forwards.

Monday

Everton league v Sheffield United, Sheffield

Tuesday

Everton league v Grimsby Town, Grimsby

Wednesday

Everton league v. Lincoln City, Lincoln.

 

EVERTON 3 PANTMINEIE 2

THE THEATRICAL FOOTBALL MATCH

Febuary 26, 1892

The Liverpool Mercury

The theatrical football match and athletic sports in aid of the Liverpool charities which owes its initiative to the late Mr. Albert Smith, appears to have become an annual affair and yesterday, on the Everton ground, the buffoonery and burleague of football which proved so successful in previous years, being even more an attraction than before. tHis year the proceeds of the entainments are to be given to the Stanley Hospiatl and the Royal Infirmary and judging from the numbers present 14,000 in all- and also from the trade driven by the ladies, troupes of minstrels, barrel organs and in other ways, these two estimable charties should benefit in no small degee. At one o'clock the time stated in the bills for the commencement of the afternoon's frolic, there was a very large attendance, and proceedings opened with a 50 yards handicap for the children employed at the theates. This was followed by a sack race for stage hands and a further variation was introduced in a ‘'Roman chariot''races. During this period the artists from the various pantominie and variety companies had been gradually collecting and an extraordinary company they were. Policemen galore clowns every imaginable sort of nursery lore hero, from Blue Beard to the gentle members of the noble bands wizards, and a ‘'caster'' in Mr. M.R. Moralnd had not his ‘' moke and shay'' with them, but throughous the afternoon he drove a roaring trade, first collceting peunies then.''selling tips straight from the horses' mouth.'' The Vendomes also were in great force, as were a detachment of messrs Livermore Bros.' Minstrels Mr. Martia Adeaon, Mr BarryWright, who created great laughter by his quaint bicycle business; the Brothers McGrash, Mr. T. Volt, Mr ‘'Charlie'' Seel, and others. There was present also a large company of the beaufies of the threatres, who passed away the afternoon in disposing of threatrical photographs, cigarettes-in the latter case some of them sampled their wares possibly to prove that they were good-flowers and other dainty articles, to catch the pennies of their numerous following. Mr. Harry Ellison came on the scene later on, and asked for pennies''to get his hair out.'' In fact, every conceivable excuse was put forwards by the partakers in the gala to benefit the charities on whose behalf they were present. The real fun of the afternoon began with the ‘'Roman Chariot,'' race. Some of the donleys were like the one in the favourite song, they ‘'wer'n't made to go.'' The winner, Mr. Harry Wright took the precautic,, however, to get his donkey's owner to lead him round. He won in a canter, leavong his second, Mr J.P.McGrath, some distance behind. More enjoyment was derived from the ladies'race of 50 yalds. Some of the ladies fell down towards the finish, and the winner, Miss Topey Sindon showed excellent pace-making, both in the heat, and in the final winning easily, and her victory proved very popular. Miss Gertrude came second. The next race was 100 yards handicap for gentlemen of the profession, and was run in costume. Mr.Dan McGrath ran in easily from scratch, though heavily handicapped in some cases. Mr. Ernest Dottridge was second.. more laughter began with the bicycle race, M. Morland and Mr. Harry Wright working one machine between them. In this competition Mr. Charlie Seel proved so easy Victor,through he nearly lost the race by not riding the full distance, Mr. Jeff Vendome was second. The promise of football was the grat attraction however and long before the play actually commanced a football of gigantic proportions was rolled, for it was too large to be kicked with any effect, about the ground. About three o'clock, however the advent of a regulation ball was hailed with delight, and the Everton League team consisting of Jardine, Collins McLean, Kelso, Holt, Robertson, Latta, Geary, Maxwell, and Milward , were cheered on appearing on the ground in ancient and somewhat bettered silk hats. Jardine the favourite goal-keeper, indulged in a little private performance of his own. He went round the ground with two friends, and gave exhibitions of his excellent jumping powers, thereby making a no small addition to the already large collection of coppers and small silver. Before proceeding with the match itself, a word must be said about Mr. Frank Pratt's revised rules of the game, which printed in the programmes. The referee, he suggested, should be chosen entiely against his own will, and the duties were to enforce a general contemt for all rules and order. The said referee should wear a complete suit of chain aromour, and be provided with a torpedo net, fire-escape, spring gun and a man-trap other rules of a similar extradinary character were provided to govern the referee's behaviour. For instance.'' In the event of any appeal to the referee, he shall be given a clear two miles start, and if the appealing players shall be unable to catch him and obtain a favourable decision he shall not be allowed to maim, disfugure or otherwise injure more than seven members of said referee's family.'' It is needless to say that the comicility and absurdity of the rules appear to have govened the game. They began''promptly about half an hour after the time appointed''-at a quarter past three-when Mr.J.A. Wilcox, the new M.P. for Everton, kicked off the Threatricals got to work at once, and just filled the goals with their members, leaving shout about thirty others in the field of play. The ball was forth with carried down to the Everton quarters, and just when Robertson thought of relieving matters by shifting the leather to the other end, one of the comedians in female attire promptly sat on the ball. There were fouls claimed for everything, rugby rules were frequently taken advantage of and when Blue Beard and Sister Ann were nearling the goaland Holt endeavoured to clear, they quietly secured the Everton champion and let in some of their own side. It was an exttradinary thing that the Everton team knew so much about the game, and this fact was evidently a matter of surprise to the tTheaticals. At one point in the first half thay all collected together with the ball in their midst, and made a bold press onward for the goal. Kelso, who was arrayed in a fine ghlenarry, made matters a bit lively, however, and saved what might have been a goal. Jardine made up his mind about this time that he had no work to do, and went wondering round the back of the enclosure talking to his friends, ever and upon rushing to effect a little save. At last the Threatical succeeded in dropping the ball through the posts, and caught the goalkeeper napping. Great cheers mingled with loud laughter hailed the first blood. Latta soon after the restart made up his mind to see if he had any carrying powers, and he forthwith picked up the ball and went a cross-country journay, dodging in and out and finally threw the leather to Milward, who made a simlar perambulation, only dribbling the ball instead of carrying it. Charlie Seel, however, made tracks, and catching the ball nicely ran down the field with it and scored number two catching Jardine talking to a friend in a corner of the field. Another start was made and Geary Latta , McLean and others wormed the ball in and out of their ‘'millions''of opponents and finally got it through. Hat-time was called and on restarting the Everton team''pulled up their boots'' and played a little more in earnest. Latta went off with a rush and played any twenty who came near him. Jardine found that he had more leisure than ever, as he took a lofty seat on the top of the goal-post, and afterwards to get entirely out of harm's way, he moved his quarters to the centre of the crossbar, being guarded at each end by a theatical demon. On endeavouring to escape he was secured and tried to the goal post. In the meantime the play and fun were fast and furious, rather too fast for the treaticals; in fact they unlimately found it necessary to send their various policeman after the referee,, who was promptly turned out of the field. The attentions of the ‘'peelers''were next directed to the players, and first Robertson then Geary, them Jardine, then Kelso, Holt and others were taken into custody, with the question, ‘How dare you play football,'' and the warming ‘'Just you get off and don't show your face here again.'' In spite of these little inconveniences, however, the Everton team put two more goals on to their scorer, and the breaking of the following rule was strictly avoided on all side:- Any player playing acording to these or any other rules shall have a series of pantomime airs played to him for two consectutive hours on a barrell organ, or shall be shot dead, as he may prefer.'' This provision was so throughhly feared by the artists that the game broke up at Mr. Heard's whistle leaving the laurels in the hands of the Evertonians by three goals to two. For the victory, the team which have been disappointed this year in two of the most important cup competitions, were presented with a fine leaden tean urn, beaufully embussed and adorned with ribbons of all colours. For the record geary scored two. Taking the entainment as a whole, it was extermely successful, both financially and from an amusing point of view. The freqent outbursts of laughter in different portions of the field showed that the artistes were always busy, and enlivened the procreading with an extradinary amount of versatility. The main burdes of the arrangements-and it was an exceedingly heavy task to makethem- was borne by Mr. Harris Fineberg amd Mr. H.Heard, both those gentleman having worked their hardest to sistain the idea of their predecessor, Mr. Alber Smith. The prises in the various races were given by Mr. J.A.Wilcox, M.P., Mr. John Houlding, Mr. Harris Fineberg, Mr. Tom Bush, Mr.W.E.Barclays, and Mr. W.Houlding. Mr. Wilcox, M.P. J. De Hels Adam (the major of Liverpool), MR John Houlding, Dr Coastine, and Mr R.W.Leyland were present during the afternoon.

FOOTBALL LEAGUE MEETING IN MANCHESTER

February 27, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury

Permission was granted to Everton to alter the date of their match with Accrington from April 30 to march 19, this being caused by the action of their landlord, who has given them notice to quit, the term expiring on April 30, and as the majority are in favour o removing the stands and other property this will have to be done prior to April 30, consequently the ground will not be in a fit condition for a League match.

Mr. Molyneux having explained the position of the Everton Club with respect to the new registered company (The Everton Football and Athletic Club Company Limited), the following resolution was passed;- “That the League only recognise the action of a majority of the members of any club at a duly –constituted meeting.”

SHEFFIELD UNITED V EVERTON

February 29, 1892. The Sheffield Independent.

Everton 0 Sheffield United 2

The United team were favoured with fine weather for their visit to Liverpool on Saturday to engage last season's League Champions at Anfield, at which popular football resort fully 7,000 spectators attended. The United have this season achieved some good victory –notably the defeat of Notts County (4-1), Derby County (4-1), Bolton Wanderers (4-3), and Burnley (1-0), besides having made a draw with Sunderland, but probably their best efforts was the defeat of Everton on Saturday on the latter's own ground, as after playing a splendid game the Sheffielders returned victorious by two goals to nil, and this against the whole strength of the Everton club. The home side kick off, and without any delay Duncan and Davis at once pounced down on the ball, and racing nicely along forced Howarth to concede a corner. Danger was cleared by Mclean, and Geary sent in a hard shot, which Lilley caught and threw clear. This gave Hendry, Wallace, and Watson an opportunity to get in a fine passing move, their effort culminating in Holt kicking behind, but in doing so he received a nasty kick which caused him to retire. Lilley soon after this was nearly surprised by Kelso. The Sheffielders forwards followed up with a grand bit of passing which fairly electrified the homesters, and just as Hammond, who had a fine chance to score, was taking his shot, Jardine rushed on him and kicked the ball from his toes. Watson almost immediately afterwards, sent the ball through the Everton posts, but was declared off side. Hammond next shot into Jardine's hands, the visitor's testing the Everton defence in a most severe manner. Before the interval was reached Watson and Hendry each made capital attempts to score, but without avail, as ends were changed with a clean sheet. When the second half was started it was seen that Murray of the Combination team was assisting the home team in place of Holt, but play had not been in progress for more then a few minutes before Watson scored a beautiful goal for the visitors, and a few seconds later he was almost repeating the performance. Everton were totally unable to make any progress against the Sheffielders, who showed fine dash and judgement. Jardine just managed by throwing himself on the ball, to stop Watson for a second time, and Duncan and Hammond turned somersaults in their efforts to rush the ball through. Everton were completely outplayed in every department of the game, and almost on the call of time Watson placed his side further ahead with another grand shot. The visitors, who showed the best time well deserved their victory and the encomiums the spectators passed on them. Result Everton 0 Sheffield United 2.

Teams: - Everton: - Jardine goal; McLean and Howarth, backs; Kelso, Holt (Murray 45) and Robertson half-backs; Wylle, Geary, Maxwell, Chadwick, and Milward forwards. Sheffield United: - J.W. Lilley, goal; Cain and H. Lilley, backs; Needham, Hendry, and Whittam, half-backs; Wallace, Watson, Hammond, Davis and Duncan, forwards.

 

EVERTON 0 SHEFFIELD UNITED 2

February 29, 1892

The Liverpool Mercury

This friendly match took place on Saturday afternoon at Anfield. The visitors have preformed well during the season, having lowered the colours of Burnley,, Notts County and Bolton Wanderers, and play a drawn game with sunderland. The attendance was fully 8,000. Neither side had its full strength. Latta being absent from the home ranks; while the United were short of three of their first eleven. The following were the teams:- Everton- Jardine, goals, McLean, and Howarth, backs, Kelso, Holt (captain), (Murray 45), and Robertson, half-backs Wyllie,, Geary, Maxwell, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Sheffield United, Lilley, goal, Cain, and Lilley (h) Howell, Hendry, and Needham half-backs, Wallace Watson Hammond Davies, and Duncan forward .

Maxwell started, but was cleverly robbed by Hammond, who getting his forwards into line lost no time in making tracks towards jardine. Howarth giving a corner to stem off danger. The home left wing got smartly down by some clever passing, and Lilley was called upon to save beauty from the foot of Chadwick. Geary next followed with straight shot with a like result. Wallace and Watson got to work on the visitors right wing, but failed to pass Howarth.who landed the ball among his forwards. Holt at this stage had to retie, owing to an injury to his thign. Which was brought about by colliding with Hendry. On play resuming Geary went centre-half. The United owing to Everton being thus handicapped, had for a time the best of matters. Jardine however, was in fine form, and saved repeatedly in brilliant style. The game ruled fast, and each end was visited, both line of forwards playing with determination, yet the goal could not be enter past, either Lilley or Jardine. The Everton left wing got possession, and after some sterling combination Maxwell sent flying over the crossbar. The united defence proved strong, Cain especially doing most useful work at back. After a spell of midfield play the visitors forced the homesters back into goal, Jardine saving a downfall by throwing himself on the ball. A performance which met with hearty applause from the onlookers. Kelso and Robertson broke up the Sheffield attack and fed their van most accurately. Everton attacked, but were repulsed and than a free-kick enabled them to again hover around Lilley but the ball could not be got through. Nearing half-time, both sides tred hard to score, but on the interval nothing had been done by either team. On changing ends Murray from the combination tean was allowed to fill the gap, caused by Holt retirement and took his position on the right wing Geary going centre-half. Play for the first few minutes was contined to midfield, but Hammond ultiniately got through the home defence, and parting across to Watson the latter beat Jardine with a fine shot. Everton then attacked strongly, Chadwick sending in a shot which just missed by a few inches. Still pressing the Anfilders kept Cain and Lilley busy, and though the former was rather viguous in his play, he did good work by covering his custodian. Robertson upset the calculation of Wallace and Watson by sending the ball forwards to Chadwick, who in turn strike the Sheffield crossbar. Another long spell of even play followed, in which Milward and Wyllie were most conspicuous. Everton tried hard to amend matters, but their shooting was wretched. Just on the close of the game the visitors after being penned in their goal area, made a break away on the right and getting past McLean, Wallace notched a second goal. Nothing particular was afterwards done by either side, Everton being finally beaten by 2 goals to nil.

EVERTON REVIEW

February 29, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury

Sheffield United fully merited their win over Everton, at Anfield, on Saturday afternoon, as all through they played the better game. No doubt the accident to Holt ten minutes from the start enabled them to perform better than they might otherwise have done, as the Everton captain's absence caused a thorough break up in the home attack. The defeat o 2 goals to nil came rather as a surprise to the home supporters and was not at all relished. Everton never seemed to get into a proper stride, their shooting at goal also being of the poor order. Murray's inclusion in the team in the second half did not improve matters, as it was in that portion of the game that United scored two of their goals. For Everton, Jardine kept a brilliant goal, and cannot be blamed for the points against him. Howarth was the better of the two backs, as McLean seemed off colour. Kelso and Robertson did fairly well at half, while Geary, who took Holt's position worked hard all through. Of the forwards, neither was up to his usual standard. The United all played a winning game. Lilley in goal was never severely tested, owing to the fine defence of Cain and H. Lilley. The half-backs too, did well, while the front division showed good speed and accurate combination.

The League held an important meeting on Friday, and some interesting decisions were arrived at concerning Everton. The League adopted a similar resolution to that of the English Association Council, and, of course will recognise only the claims of the majority. Another step taken indicated that the present Everton committee were making every effort to get things in proper order in connection with the removal to Goodison-road. Originally Everton were to have played Accrington on April 30. This is the date on which their present tenancy expires, and to give more time for clearing away the stands, &c., the fixture with Accrington was altered to March 19.