PRESTON NORTH END 2 EVERTON 0
April 1 1895.
The Liverpool Mercury
Lancashire Senior Cup Final
The final tie in the above competition was played at Blackburn on Saturday but, the fixture did not attract more than about 8,000 spectators. Everton, the holders were short of Parry, and North End had a full team. The sides were as follows : - Everton: - Cain, goal, Kelso, and Arridge, backs Boyle (captain) , Holt, and Stewart halfbacks, Bell, McInnes Geary, Chadwick, and Milward forwards. North End: - Trainor, Dunn, and Holmes backs, Sharp, Saunders, and Orr, halfbacks, Henderson, Barr, Smith, Cunningham, and blythe, forwards. Refreee Mr John Lewis, Blackburn. Boyle win the toss, and took advantage of playing with the assistance of a fair breeze. The Northenders got away from the kick off, and after a few exchanges had a capital chances of taking the lead, within a minute from the start, but Barr shot wide of the mark. A free kick succeeded the goal kick, but a similar award to North End equalised matters though Bell and Mcinnes recovered with interest and forced a corner off Holmes . Bell placed it badly but the Everton van got away again, and from a foul in front of goal Stewart put the ball into the net, without it however, touching a player. From a foul at the other end Holmes placed the ball nicely, when Kelso smartly saved, and taking a free kick shortly afterwards Geary called upon Trainor, but the attempt did not call for much resource, and a save was easily effected. Kelso missed his footing and blythe having beaten Boyle took odds on a score, when Holt met the centre and cleared nicely. Arridge was fortunate in meeting a strong shot from Smith with his head, and following some good work by the Everton halves Chadwick shot in from long range and trainor had no difficult in effecting a save. Cunningham Smith Barr, and Henderson put in some nice work, and in the final arrempt Henderson shot into the net, but he had been lying offside and the point was not allowed. The same player fastered on the ball after Blythe and Cunningham had made the running, but his attempt went very wide, and following some capital defence on the part of North End backs, Holmes eventually conceded a corner after being defeated by Bell, but nothing came of it, and a moment later Geary broke clean away, and had the goal, at his mercy, and was only a few yards from trainor when he put the ball wide of the net. The unlooked for escape called forth wild bursts of enthusiasm from the Preston supporters, and from the goal kick, Orr placed the ball nicely to Smith, who raced down and passed to Blyhe, but Kelso cleverly net the return, and bell sent in a capital swinging centre, which Geary only, but missed meeting. Strong pressure followed, and the climax was reached on Chadwick sending in a hot one, which, struck the crossbar, and Dunn got the ball clear. Getting to work again Stewart gave good assistance to Chadwick and Milward, but Sharp was watchful, and in turn gave to Smith who opened out the play to Henderson. Stewart was beaten as also was Arridge though the last maned player managed to placed the ball sufficiently to enable Cain to run out and effect clearance. The North End forwards now displayed some good combination, and Blythe sent in a strong shot which, struck the bar, but finished lay well up and met the return and head of through the goal was palpucky an offside one 15 minutes from the commencement of play. A couple of corners fell to Everton. Nothing came of them, and Holmes put in some grand defensive play, and from a Strong kick gave Smith as easy chance to added to the score, but the final effort was a weak one, and Cain had no difficulty in saving. This brought about half time. With the score in favour of north end by a goal to nil. On resuming Geary opened the play, and the first item of interest was some smart play with Chadwick and Milward. The former however, shot too high, and from the goal kick Arridge was severely pressed, but eventually got the ball away, only to find the Preston forwards well up again. A grand piece of combination between Henderson, Barr, and smith resulted in Cunningham shooting into the net, but he was lying offside. A severe pressure followed on Cain charge, and free kick was given against Kelso close in. Orr met the return and with a strong shot added a second goal eight minutes from the restart. The Everton forwards now settled down to work, and for the next few minutes shots were rained in by Chadwick and Mcinnes, but with no effect. A weak return from Arridge gave opportunities for the North end right and Orr sent in a beauty along the ground, which Cain cleverely saved. Geary just mssing scoring at the other end as also did Bell, the Preston custodian being in one of the best moods. Cunningham raced away, and sent in a clever shot across the goalmouth, but Henderson was slow in getting up, and missed a certain chance of scoring Barr narrowly missed scoring, and a moment later Bell, and McInnes had the better of Orr, and Holmes, and the ball was sent across to Chadwick who, in attempting to score missed his kick, and Dunn placed the ball out of danger. Coming away again, Bell and McInnes worked grandly together. An easy chance was given to Chadwick, but he shot high over when but a few yards in front of Trainor. A big effort was now put forward to pieces the north End defence, but Dunn and Holmes were playing a most effective game. Bell went centre with a view to forcing the play, and generally matters improved. A couple of corners fell to Everton in quick succession, and from the second, Blythe beat Holt and Kelso, and Arridge was fortunate in covering his confrees. Meanwhile Milward had left the field disabled, and the remaining play was in favour of Everton, but no further points were scored, and North end won by 2 goals to nil.

EVERTON RESERVES 8 MANCHESTER CITY RESERVES 1
April 1 1895. The Liverpool mercury
Played at Goodison Park. The first half of the game was altogether in favour of the home side Hill quickly placed three goals, Clarke followed was another, and up to the change of ends, play was very one sided Everton leading by 7 goals to 1. The second half was tamely contested, and the final result was 8 goals to 1 in favour of the Reserves. Everton: - Cook, goal, Adams, and McDonald backs, Walker, Owen, and Elliott, halfbacks, Williams, Clarke, Hill McMillan, and Handford, forwards.

EVERTON REVIEW
April 1 1895. The Liverpool Mercury
The appeal of the Everton directors to the League with reference to the date of their return match with Sunderland was sustained, and the deposit of £10 returned. The game will be played on April 20tth, when both sides will be able to command their full resources to a match which, promise to be the most exciting event of the season.
The magnificent accommodations provided by the Everton club has at last been recognized by the English Association, who have appointed the premier International match to the city. It is to be hoped that the spectators on spite of the non-inclusion of the finest inside left player in England=Chadwick- will give their full support to the ground as usual. The Scotch team in a very powerful one, and it will require a very great effort on the part of the English forwards to break down their defensive play. The final in the Lancashire Cup competition was the main item of interest to Evertonians, but it was somewhat unfortunate the excursion were not able to turn out on their full strength. Parry was somewhat indisposed, owing to the demands recently made upon him, and Cain appeared in goal instead of Hillman, who was now eligible owing to his having already played for his old club Burnley in the same competition. The opening exchanges of the game were in favour of Everton, whose forwards showed better combination, indeed during the greater portion of the first half, the North End forwards were demain totally with the individually efforts. Several times the Everton forwards took the ball nicely to the field, only to end, with a weak affort. One occasion was especially marked. Geary obtained possession through a pretty bit of play and though he successfully got between both backs, and had only Trainor a few yards in front of him to beat, his shot, which, quite missed the goal, was of the weakest description. This was a very unlucky time for Everton, for though afterwards their forwards worked very hard, they seemed to lack heart. The outside wingmen were not sufficiently attended to, and bell especially had not the opportunity of nullifying he speed and trickiness to full advantage. Three inside men appeared to be playing too close upon one another, thus hampering each other and crapping the game, inside rendering it an easy task for the opposing backs to sough with their efforts. On the other hand the North End forwards adopted the system of the long passing game, and it was only the exceptional fine defence of Kelso in particular that prevented then from compiling a much heavier score. In the second half the Evertonians played up with greater dash and energy than their opportunities, who appeared to be contesting the game in a very half hearted fashion until about ten minutes from the end, when Bell went centre with a view to forcing the game and this was well accomplished though goals were not forthcoming. In the front rank, Everton were certainly at a disadvantage, as Milward was injured on the first few minutes of the game, and although he returned to the field he was undoubtedly damaged, as his subsequently play showed. McInnes also was the victim of rather shady piece on play on the part of Holmes, which was unnoticed by the referee, and caused him to limp about almost helplessly through the greater part of the second half. On their play after the change of ends, North End certainly deserved to win, although they may count their success a very lucky one, as their first goal was undoubtedly off side. The second point notched was also of the luckiest description, the ball passing between quite a forest of legs, and Cain should certainly have saved it, and would, no doubt had he made an attempt. Cain had very little to do in goal, the game being singularly devoid of goals shots of the backs, Kelso was in great form. He played a magnificent game, and as already stated it was chiefty due to his execurtion that Everton were not more severely beaten. Arridge also played a very good game, his kicking being clean, but his displayed as since a tendency to wander too far up the field, a faulty which, he cannot always be depended upon re remedy. The halves were not up to their usual standard of play although they worked hard throughout. They went in too much for long kicks instead of passing to their forwards as they usually do. Of the front rank Bell was certainly the pick, and although he was closely attended to by Orr, and had also to face Holmes in one of his best moods, he got in some beautiful centres, which, however, were nullified by faulty shooting in the part of the inside men. McInnes and Chadwick were much below their usual form though the former had very hard lines in falling when he had the goal absolutely at his mercy. During the first few minutes of the game Geary played well, but after the unfortunate miss, alluded to above his play deteriorated considerably and it is a pity, that Bell and he was not changed sooner, as the alterations in position would undoubtedly have worked well. Milward was a cripple from a few minutes after the opening of the game and twice had to leave the field. It could not, therefore be expected that he would play up to the standard he had reached of late. In view of the remaining encounter, Everton have to face in the League, it is advable in the best interests of the club that Bell could occupy the centre positions. Recent engagements have proved this conclusively, as for example the game with Burnley, and again in the match under notice. In both these contested has Bell displayed adroitness directly the ball is passed to him when he is within shooting range, and with the remaining forwards in good condition, the front line should be second to none.
Robert Kelso the popular right back of the Everton club, is to be receive of a well earned benefit tonight at Goodison Park against the Preston North End. The kick off is timed for 5-30 and both teams will be almost identical with those of Saturday.
April 1, 1895. Yorkshire Herald
At Blackburn, before 10,000 spectators. In the first minute Everton were decidedly lucky to save their goal, and soon afterwards Henderson netted the ball for the North End, but was ruled off side. Ten minutes from the interval Smith me the ball as it rebounded from the crossbar, and headed a goal for Preston. Half-time arrived with score –North End 1 goal to Everton nil. On resuming North End, who were now favoured by the wind, pressed continually, and from a free kick close to goal Orr put on a second point. Chadwick and McInnes both had chances of scoring for Everton, but shot badly, and though Everton made desperate efforts to score, North End held them well in hand up to the finish. Result –North End 2 Goals to Everton nil.

LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT NOTES
Athletic News-Monday, April 1, 1895
By Loiterer
Southport Central gave Everton a good game on Thursday evening in the Liverpool Cup competition and only lost by two goals to none. The ground was in a bad condition, and the visitors did not seem at home in the mud. In other matches, the Everton second strong took eight goals to one out of the Manchester City Reserve, and the play was very one sided. At the  south end of the city the Blackburn Rovers played before a good “gate” and, after a hard game, won by two goals to none against the leaders in the League competition.
So Chadwick has not got his Scotch cap this season, and his Everton friends are just as disappointed as himself, for Edgar has played consistently well all the season. Holt, of course, was certain of his, and no doubt his tricks will be just as numerous as ever on Saturday next.

NORTH END SURPRISED EVERTON
Athletic News -Monday, April 1, 1895
By the Tram
For the final tie for the splendid cup annually offered by the Lancashire Association we has in opposition at Ewood Park on Saturday afternoon the winners of the past two seasons, who had triumphed over the same blub, viz., Bolton Wanderers, and it new fell to their lot to meet in opposition at Ewood Park. The weather during the week had been all against outdoor sports, and there was nothing tempting to make one look forward even to a final tie, a nasty cold wind and a likelihood of more heavy rain during the afternoon having a tendency to keep down the gate. A brass band that sought to enliven the proceedings prior to the kick-off had a job as cheerless as the weather, and they seemed thankful when their task was over. Spectators did not roll up in very great force, the stands especially meeting with scant patronage, and the total muster would probably be about 8,000. Many of these had journeyed thither by special trips from Liverpool and Preston. So far as representation went, Preston had a slight pull, inasmuch as Everton had to turn out minus their best goalkeeper Hillman, who had previously figured for Burnley in the same competition, and Parry was laid aside by illness. The players and officials were as appended;- North End;- Trainer, goal; Dunn and Holmes, backs; Sharp, Sanders, and Orr, half-backs; Henderson, Barr, Smith, Cunningham, and Blyth, forwards. Everton; Cain, goal; Kelso and Arridge, backs; Boyle, Holt and Stewart, half-backs; Bell, McInnes, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Referee, Mr. J. Lewis, Linesman, Messrs J.J. Bentley and J. Cooper. A stiffish breeze was blowing down the field lengthways, and the North End had this to face for a start. For the greater part of the first half warfare was carried on in the Preston territory, and it looked odds on the Evertonians repeating last year’s performance, and retaining their hold on the Cup. They were almost continually testing the North End defence, and rare and well it stood the test. The bulk of the running was done by Bell and McInnes, the first named being particularly troublesome, and finding Bob Holmes plenty of work. Stewart dropped the ball into the net from a free kick, but as it was untouched in its fight it did not count. Smith got away from Holt, but the latter tripped his opponents in glaring style, Kelso clearing the free kick very smartly. It was only in spurts that the North End approached the Everton goal, and from one of these Henderson sent the ball past Cain. Offside was the verdict, and the referee was quite right. More attacks at the North End goal were witnessed, but they were either ill-directed, Geary making one fearful blunder, or trainer was in the way. Then for a change Henderson worked his way ahead, and a score seemed imminent, when Cain dashed out, and the pair went down together. Not long after Orr tried one of those long shots which have often told a tale, and the balls truck the crossbar. It rebounded to Smith, who banged it into the net in a twinkling. Everton pleaded offside against Smith, who certainly was standing very close up, but Mr. Lewis gave a goal. This was just half an hour after the start, and although there was no relaxation of efforts by either party the score remained unaltered when the teams crossed over. Many people expected Everton to show up better now, but the improvement was on the side of their white-shirted rivals. They threw more vigour into their movements, and were repeatedly dangerous. Milward was lame, and as a consequence the usually clever left wing of the Evertonians was comparatively harmless. Only seven minutes had gone when, after a free kick for Preston, Orr let fly from a long range, and put on a second goal with a brilliant shot. Everton strove hard against the disadvantage, but they were poor in front of the posts, and as a rule Trainer had ample time to get the ball away to a safe distance. McInnes had hard lines, as he got up just as Trainer saved in one case, but stumbled over the ball. Geary was again at fault with bad shooting, whilst Chadwick kicked over the top very wildly when well placed. And so the game went on to the end, with equal chances to the two sets of combatants, the curtain falling with Everton knocked out by two goals to none. I believe I am right in saving that not only was the result regarded as a surprise, but it was a greater surprise still that the smart Everton forwards should utterly fail to penetrate the defence of their antagonists. I have seen the team play a good few times this season, but never saw them give a worse exhibition as regards attack. Bell, I consider, was the only man to do himself justice, McInnes coming next. Geary was a very indifferent centre, being well looked after by Moses Sanders. The left wing were never prominent, Chadwick being out of it for once, and Milward lamed early on. Edgar invariably makes a good show on his native heath, be he failed “on this occasion.” The defence gave more satisfaction, Arridge doing quite as well as Parry or any other man could have done, and Kelso was always safe. The half-backs were pretty much alike, Stewart putting in some telling work against his old club. I don’t know that Cain did much wrong, as he could not possibly get at either of the goals that were recorded against him. Trainer had more to do, and did it in his very best style. The veteran seemed to have renewed his youth, and whenever the backs were beaten they could look behind conscious of the knowledge that if any goalkeeper in the world would successfully deal with what was coming that man was Trainer. He has a brilliant past to look back upon, and I should think he is a long way yet from lying down his arms and retiring from the conflict. Bob Holmes, too, gave a good account of himself, especially at close quarters, his tackling being capital. Dunn held his own nicely, and was quite class enough for the wing opposed to him. There was no better half on the field that Orr. He never flinches in his work, whilst his long shots are always a source of danger to antagonists, and the means of opening out a channel for his forwards. Sanders was a nasty customer to face in the centre; and Sharp acquitted himself with credit. The weakness of the front rank was their want of combination. Luckily for the club, however, they made up for this with a superabundance of dash and vim, everybody of the quintette throwing heart and soul into heir work. None did better than Cunningham, who was very quick on the ball, and bad to stop when under-weight. Barr was also repeatedly noticeable, and Henderson was very useful. Smith did not impress me much, being somewhat slow, but when a team beats Everton pointless in a final tie there is not room for much grumbling, so I will stop here, and offer my congratulations to the victors. It was a proud day for the old club. 

LANCASHIRE CUP-FINAL TIE
The Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, April 1, 1892
EVERTON v.  PRESTON NORTH END
These old opponents met on Saturday for the fourth time this season, the occasion being the final tie for possession of the beautiful Lancashire Cup, the well-appointed ground of the Blackburn Rovers being the chosen venue of the contest. The Everton team journeyed to Blackburn by the 1.15 train, accompanied by a good crowd of their supporters. The ground appeared in excellent condition generally, though the recent rain had rendered one or two patches on the soft side. Hillman was ineligible for Everton, and Cain appeared in his stead in goal, whilst Geary occupied the centre position. Arridge played for Parry, who was indisposed. North End were fully represented. Everton were first to appear, and were received with a good clear, being followed a moment later by the Prestonians, who received a similar ovation. There would be some 8,000 spectators present at the start. Everton won the toss, and had the advantage of a fair breeze, which blew almost directly from goal to goal. The start was delayed five minutes on account of the late arrival of one of the officials. Smith started. North End at once made for Everton’s goal. Smith having no one but the goalkeeper to beat when Kelso dashed in and blocked his shot. Henderson ultimately shot wide. Holt was very prominent for the Everton team, but the Preston forwards put in some pretty work, Stewart, however, checking their career at the centre. Here Geary came into possession, and passed nicely to the right, Bell forcing an abortive corner. Everton were now attacking strongly, Stewart taking a free kick and sending the ball into the net without touching a second player. Everton by the aid of Kelso, made a further raid on Trainer, Dunn, however, coming to the relief of his side with a fine kick. The game was not very exciting, but Everton were showing decidedly the best work, and the North End defence was tested, but without result. Play now became more exciting, and each side was responsible for good work, Everton gradually asserted themselves and Chadwick had a fine shot, which took Trainer all his time to save. North End them gradually worked up to Everton’s goal, the forwards passing very prettily, and Henderson sent into the net, but he was palpably offside, and of course the point was disallowed. Everton soon afterwards were again busy in front of Trainer, Dunn and Orr twice relieving finely, the latter again preventing a good attempt, by Geary from taking effect. Blyth got down on the left, Boyle forcing him to send outside, and from the throw in both Kelso and Arridge defended well, a shot from Henderson ultimately going wide. Bell dashed along the right wing, but his final effort was a weak one, the ball going harmlessly over the line. The Everton right were quickly up again and in evidence, but the only result was an abortive corner, Bell having a further futile shot a few seconds later, the ball striking one of the uprights. After Arridge had pulled up the North End right wing, the ball came into Chadwick’s possession, passing to Geary, who sprinted away at full speed, and had the goal completely at his mercy, but to the chagrin of his comrades he shot very wide of the goal. Bell next made headway, being pulled up, however, for offside when in a splendid position. The Evertonians were now having nearly all the play, the North Enders being compelled to act almost exclusively on the defensive. At length Preston made an incursion into the Everton half, Holt and Kelso doing yeoman service. Chadwick was prominent and then Sanders got hold and passed to Blyth, who made a rather feeble attempt for goal, Everton were again attacking strongly after this, Milward Bell, and Chadwick each having shies, the latter having particularly hard lines with his shot, which struck the crossbar, and rebounded into play. After some desultory midfield work Chadwick sent over. The North End right wing then became very dangerous, Barr and Henderson racing finely down, the latter sending in a fine swift shot, which Cain cleverly got rid of dashing in and kicking away splendidly. The other goal was then the scene of hostilities, Everton forcing a corner, which, however, proved abortive. Play now became most exciting, and North End got down in front of Cain. Henderson sent in a beautiful shot, which struck the crossbar, and Smith, who was standing offside caught the ball on the rebound, and headed in. the whole of the Everton players vehemently claimed against the point, but much to the consternation of everybody, Prestonians included, Mr. Lewis pointed to the centre. Play was even for a while after this, but Everton gradually worked their way into North End’s territory, but nothing more resulted than a fruitless corner. Chadwick got away grandly and passed to Geary, Holmes, however, robbing him and sending play to neutral ground. A free kick fell to Everton in a good position, Stewart sending splendidly into goal, Trainer saving magnificently, but Milward a moment later fouled the Preston custodian in the goal mouth, the ensuing free kick causing the pressure on the North End goal to be momentarily suspended. Everton came again, however, but Holmes and Trainer gave a sterling display of defence, and the charge was impenetrable. Sanders served his forwards well, which enabled Cunningham to have a shie at cain’s charge, the custodian however, effectually clearing. North End how attacked somewhat strongly, Holt and Arridge each being to the fore with smart defence half-time arriving with the score 1 to nil in favour of North End. The interval was devoted to discussing Everton’s chances of retaining the cup, and while it was contended on all hands that they been most unfortunate to have the offside goal notched against them, it was thought they would be able to make up the leeway and ultimately come out successful. After a somewhat prolonged interval Geary restarted, Everton making the first incursion, which led up to a futile shot by Chadwick. Soon after North End made a raid, but Kelso averted disaster to his side. Geary and Chadwick were again to the fore after which North End shot into the net, prior to which, however, the whistle was sounded for some irregularity. Chadwick and Milward rushed along the left, only to find Sharp in waiting to check them. The Preston left wing again got up, and Kelso landed close on the line. The ensuing free kick was cleared by Boyle, but Orr got hold and sent in a low shot which took effect. Cain making no attempt to save his charge. This unexpected reverse rescued up Everton, and they made a determined onslaught on the Preston goal, Chadwick sending in a beauty which trainer just managed to clear. Everton still maintained the attack, but without result, and Holmes eventually gave relief, causing hostilities to be warmly waged in front of Cain, Geary sent in one to Trainer, who got rid of it very cleverly and then grand headwork was shown by McInnes and Geary, the former having a good chance of a goal when he slipped just as he was shooting. Orr twice had shies at Cain’s charge, but in each instance his attempt just missed. The game for some time after this was hotly contested, though Everton were having decidedly the best of it, but try as they would they could not score, the forwards lacking proper method when at close quarters. Chadwick once missing a ridiculously easy chance. After North End had taken an abortive corner Chadwick put in a fine sprints, but his effort came to nothing, as he was forced over the line by Sharp. Bell and Geary changed position to try and improve matters, and in the last ten minutes the game was very exciting. Everton taking three corners without any tangible result. Towards the close both sides tried their utmost- North End to increase their score and Everton to reduce the margin against them, but it was palpable that the latter were outplayed, the forwards being very weak, and they ultimately lost the Cup by 2 goals to nothing. Teams;- Everton; cain, goal; Kelso and Parry, backs; Boyle, Holt, and Stewart, half backs; Bell, McInnes, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Preston North End- Trainer, goal; Holmes and Dunn, backs; Orr, Sanders and Sharp, half-backs; Blyth, Cunningham, Smith, Barr and Henderson, forwards.

ENGLAND v SCOTLAND
The Liverpool Daily Post -April 1, 1895
At Glasgow on Saturday evening the Scottish Association selected their eleven to play against England at Everton on Saturday next. The teams are composed as follow;-
England;- Sutcliffe (Bolton Wanderers), goal; Crabtree (Burnley), and Lodge (Cambridge), backs; Reynolds (Aston Villa), Holt (Everton), and Needham (Sheffield United), half-backs; A. Bassett (West Bromwich), Bloomer (Derby County), J. Goodall (Derby County), Golsing (Old Etonians), and Smith (Aston Villa), forwards. Scotland- McArthur (Celtic), goal; Drummond (Glasgow Rangers), and Doyle (Celtic), backs; Simpson (3rd Lanark), Russell (Hearts of Midlothian), and Gibson (Glasgow Rangers), half-backs; Gullisand, Waddell (Queen’s Park), Oswald (St Bernard), McPherson (Glasgow Rangers), and Lambie (Queen’s park), forwards. Referee-Mr. J. Reid, Irish Association
KELSO’S BENEFIT MATCH
In this match at Goodison Park, today, the Everton League team having expressed a desire to take part the team has been altered and will be as follows;- Cain, goal, Kelso and Macdonald, backs; Boyle, Holt and Stewart, half-backs; Bell, McInnes, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. North End will also be fully represented

EVERTON V PRESTON NORTH END
April 2, 1895. The Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser
A Friendly match between these teams was played at Goodison Park, for Kelso's benefit. Gregory early scored for Everton, but Cunningham, after having had hard lines on two occasions, equalized, and until the interval the game ruled slightly in favour of North End. Cain saved some rattling shots, and Henderson and Barr both missed good chances. At half-time the score was one goal each. Upon the resuming the play was even for a time, and then North End scored again by Smith, thus giving them the lead. Then Everton pressed hard, and Dunn put through his own goal, whilst Geary and Williams added further points for Everton. McMillian put on another, and Everton won somewhat easily. Final score; Everton 5, Preston North End 2.

EVERTON v. PRESTON NORTH END
The Liverpool daily Post- Tuesday, April 2, 1895
KELSO’S BENEFIT
The generosity of the Everton Club to their players was again exemplified last evening in the benefit match given to their popular back, Robert Kelso. The weather was fine, but the attendance was not quite so great as might have been expected. The visitors were Preston North End, who, it is only too well-known defeated Everton on Saturday in the final tie for the Lancashire Cup. The teams were, however, a little different from those engaged on that occasion, neither Trainer nor sharp being included in the North End ranks. Shortly after North End started play Geary got down on the left and forced a corner off Dunn, and the ball was placed nicely in front of goal, being headed into the net past Pinnell. The Preston men then got to work, and led by Smith their got down to the home goal by some nice free play. Cain charged the attack, and he and Smith rolled over. The ball, however, was cleared, and the visitors coming again Cunningham made the score equal. For some time after play was located in midfield, fugitive visits, however, being paid to either goal when each custodian had good shots to deal with. A bit of a scrimmage followed round Cain’s charge, North End missing several apparently easy chances in increase their score. Williams and Bell relieved the pressure by a very nice dribble along the right, but they were charged down by Holmes when within range of Pinnell, Williams afterwards headed the ball into goal, but at the interval the score was unaltered, and read 1 goal each. There would probably be about 3,000 persons present when the game was restarted. A lot of desultory play took place, and after some ten minutes Smith, the visiting centre forward, ran straight up the field and scored a second point. Following this Everton missed one or two easy chances of drawing level, one in particular when Geary, who rushed in and took the ball along, and recovering himself again after getting floored, kicked the ball into goal and gave Hill a fine opportunity, which he mulled by skying the leather. A few minutes later, however, Geary led up for another attack, and although Dunn tried to headway Elliott was too quick, and got the ball into the net. From the restart Everton were back again, and almost immediately the ball was rushed in again, Geary this time putting the finishing touch on. Coming back to the pressure, Bell shot in, and Williams, who at the time was standing with his back to goal, whipped round and scored the fourth, the last three goals being put on in about five minutes. Everton continued to press up to the finish, but nothing further was scored. Result; Everton 4 goals, North end 2. Teams;- Everton; Cain, goal; Kelso and McDonald, backs; Boyle, Elliott, and Stewart, half-backs; Williams, Bell, Hill, McMillian, and Geary, forwards. Preston North End;- Pinnell, goal; Dunn and Holmes, backs; Greer, Sanders, and J. Orr, half backs; Henderson, Barr, Smith, Cunningham, and Blyth, forwards.

EVERTON V PRESTON NORTH END
April 2, 1895. Yorkshire Herald.
A friendly match between these teams was played at Everton last night, for Kelso's benefit, Geary early scored for Everton, but Cunningham, after having hard lines on two occasions equalised and until the interval the game ruled slightly in favour of North End. Cain saved some rattling shots and Henderson and Barr both missed good chances. At half-time the score stood one each. Upon resuming play was even for a time, and then North End scored again by Smith, this giving them the lead. Then Everton pressed hard and Dunn put through his own goal, whilst Geary and Williams added further goals for Everton, the three goals being scored within five minutes. McMillan had another, and Everton won somewhat easily by four goals to North End two.

EVERTON V PRESTON NORTH END
April 2, 1895. Birmingham Daily Post
At Liverpool. Play started at 5.40. In the first half Everton scored soon after the start –Cunningham, however, equalising, and at half-time the score was 1 goal each. Following the change of ends the home side pressed at the outset; but the visitors raced away; and Smith gave then the lead. Then Dunn put the ball through his own goal. Geary added a third, and Williams a fourth. Results; Everton 4, Preston 2.

EVERTON 4 PRESTON 2
April 2 1895
A friendly match between Everton and Preston North End at Goodison Park last Evening for the benefit of Robert Kelso, was has been a regular member of the League team for the pass four seasons. Unfortunately much of the interest was taken out of the match by the defeat which North End inflicted upon Everton in the final of the Lancashire Cup on Saturday, and but for the popularity of the beneficiary himself, the attendance would probably have been much smaller than it was. At the outset there could not have been more than 2,000 person present, but this number was subsequently increased to 3,000. Several changes were noticeable in the Everton team, but on the North End side the only Alterations was the substitution of Grier for Sharp and Pinnell for Trainor, the players facing in the following order: - Preston North End: - Pinnell: - Goal, Dunna and Holmes, backs, Grier, Saunders and Orr, halfbacks, Henderson, Barr Smith, Cunningham, and Blyth, forwards. Everton: - Cain goals, Kelso, and McDonald backs, Boyle (captains), Elliott, and Stewart, halfbacks, Williams, Bell, Hill, McMillan Geary, forwards. Within a minute from the start, Geary forcing a corner of Dunn, placed the ball right under the crossbar, whence it was headed passed by Pinnel, Smith was soon prominent with a fine dribble, but before he could get in a shot Cain ran out to clear and found himself floored along with Smith. A clearance was, however, effected, and for some time the play ruled even, Cain having to save one particularly fine shot from Cunningham. By means of good work on the part of the Everton right wing the North End was several times placed in danger. Williams being applauded for severely capital centre. At length Smith neatly took the ball up the field and passed to Cunningham who equalised with a good shot. Everton now hotly assailed Pinnel's charge, seldom however giving that player anything to do owing to the sound defence of Dunn and Holmes. A scrimmage in front of the Everton goal, ended in Barr having a clear opening, but he missed, and Williams soon afterwards put in a splendid shot at the end, which just shaved the crossbar. A mistake by McDonald let in Henderson, who missed an easy chance and at the North End goal Hill and Williams both made good attempts. Half time arrived with the score standing at one goal each. Upon resuming, the Evertonians were the first to take up the attack, but Holden kicked away, and North End in a rush down the field were checked by Boyle. Dunn was conspicuous at the other end, and Sanders sending well down Smith received, and scored a second goal for the North Enders thus giving them the lead. Following this reverse, the Evertonians attacked in a spirited manner and forced, a corner, the ball, however being sent over the line by Hill. A fine kick to the visitors was the next item Holmes sending wide of the post. Everton raced away from the kick off and the Everton goal had a narrow escape, the ball being finally headed over the crossbar. North End were next on the aggressive, Sanders sending wide with a long shot, whilst another attack on the visiting goal was on led by Geary being at fault with his final effort. A moment later however, Elliott send in from far range, and Dunn, in attempting to clear, put the ball through his own goal. Immediately afterwards Gary tried a low shot, and Pinnel mulling a third goal resulted for Everton, williams putting on a fourth in the next minute. This somewhat unexpected success, put fresh vigour into the Evertonians and a series of sprinted attacks was made on the Preston citadel, which experienced many narrow escapes. After several pressure the opposing forwards broke away at the half way line Elliott intervened, and another onslaught was made on the visiting goal, but without result. The resuming play was of an uneven character and the final result was- Everton four goals, Preston North End two goals.

EVERTON V. SUNDERLAND
The Liverpool Daily Post, Wednesday, April 3, 1895
SHABBY TREATMENT
According to the Everton programme, the Sunderland Club had an engagement at Goodison Park on Good Friday to play Everton a friendly game. On Monday Mr. Molyneux, the Everton secretary, received the following telegram.- “After Appeal Committee’s decision we must cancel match for Good Friday.- WATSON.” This is shabby treatment, to say the least, fortunately Mr. Molyneux at once took tin the situation, and immediately wired off to Glasgow and arranged with the Rangers to substitute Sunderland on Good Friday.
EVERTON v.  WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS
The return League match between Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers will take place at Goodison Park on Monday next; kick-off 5,30. Everton; Hillman, goal; Kelso and Parry, backs; Boyle, Holt and Storrier, half-backs; Latta, Bell, Hartley, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.
NEW PLAYERS FOR EVERTON
A new player from West Calder, near Edinburgh has been signed on for Everton. His name is William Crawford, a promising young half back, about twenty years of age. He will probably make his debut in the reserve team against North End on Saturday next at Preston.
L. Bell of the 3rd L.R.V F.C., has been secured by the Everton F.C for next season. Bell is an outside right, and previous to his joining the “Third” he played for the famous Dumbarton club as centre forward, his brother Jack (now with Everton) playing outside left at the same time. At the beginning of the present season he joined the Third, and took up the position of outside right, where he has proved to be a very capable player.

ASSOCIATION. ENGLAND V. SCOTLAND.
Evening Express, April 6, 1895
This match was played at Goodison Park , Liverpool, England and Scotland trying conclusions at Association football for the twenty-fourth time, the record standing-Scotland eleven wins, England six wins, and six drawn games; but, while the Northern Gountry possessed so considerable a lead, England had not lost since 1889, the improvement in the play of the Englishmen within the last ten seasons having constituted quite the feature of Association football within recent years. England, however, no doubt cwed something of their success of late to the fact that the Scottish Association declined to avail themselves of the services of Scotsmen filling en- gagements as professionals to English clubs. For this match, naturally, the selection of the two teams bad aroused much interest. England, owing to the crushing defeat of the amateurs at Nottingham iast week, decided to trust to a team composed of nine professionals and two amateurs, whilst Scotland made only two changes from the team which beat Ireland a fortnight gao. No changes, fortunately, had to be made on eitlier side, so that the teams lined up as follow .—-England: Goal, Sutcliffe; backs, Lodge and Crabtree half-backs, Needliam, Holt, and Reynolds forwards, Bassett, Blomer, Goodall, S. Smith, and Gosling. Scotland: Goal, M-Arthur backs, Drum- me nd and Doyle; lialf-backs, Simpson, Russell, and Gibson forwards, Waddell, Gulleeland, Oswald, M'Pherson, aud Tambie. Naturally, great prepara- tions had made for the game, and certainly Goodison Park , although visited by nearly 30,000 people, and possibly by more, was by no means in- conveniently crowded. Indeed, to judge by appear- ance, another 10,000 people could have reasonably been accommodated. During the week the weather in Liverpool had been extremely favourable, but, un- fort t nately, consider ible rain fell on Friday night, and the field of play was consequently rather heavy. The wind blew strongly from the west, but otherwise the conditions were fa/ourable. The Englishmen were strong favourites, but tt was generally thought that the slightly heavy ground would be an advantage to Scotland. The Englishmen entered the field punc- tuallv at four o'clock, but there was considerable delay before the Scotsmen followed, and it was 4.15 before the game commenced. Oswald won the tcss, and played with the wind, which helped them considerably. Goodall kicked off, but Lambie and M'Pherson broke away, and the ball was sent dan- gerously near the English goal, but, Lodge keep- ing the Scotch foiwards oft, the ball rolled over the line. Next Gosling and Smith dribbled down and forced a corner from Scotland, but nothing came of it, and a minute later Lodge blundered, and the Scotsmen were dangerous, but the Cantab retrieved himfeelf, and twice England worked their way down th3 ground, Reynolds each time kicking very wildly. Tin English forwards showed excellent combination, but for the first ten minutes their attacks sadly lc eked finish. Goileland next ran down finely and centred, but Lodge saved brilliantly. Smith then headed a run down and centred finely, an exciting "bnlly" occurring in front of the Scottish goal, Gib- son clearing when Doyle and Druminonii were hard pressed. A few minutes later the Scottish goal had a very narrow escape, but Doyle and M'Arthur stopped shots by Goodall and Gosling. Directly afterwards and Lambie each nearly scored, Sutcliffe saving brilliantly. Osivald next kicked the ball into the net after an exciting rally, but was ntled off- side. Thie was a very lucky escape for England, and at the other end, hands being given against Russell the Scottish goal, Holt, took the kick cleverly, Blcmer scored for England within half an hour of the kick-off. England showed much the better form, and rejieatedly attacked, and one of these bursts ended in Goodall shooting close in. and although M'Arthur stopped the ball it rebounded off Gibson into the net, and thus in half an hour England were leading by two goals. The Scotsmen occasionally In oke away, but combination among the forwards was much lacking Gosling got tluougli at the othei end, and looked to have all excellent opening, but kicked wide. Play fell off somewhat after this, end as the first half drew to a close rain set in rather heavily as the wind fell. Lambie. and Waddell in turn made good shots at the English goal, but each time Sutcliffe saved in brilliant style. Just- before the change of ends Smith kicked a third goal for Englanù with a hard side shot. Half-time score: England-3 goals. Scotland--Nil. Nothing further was scored in the second half.

HOLT CAP FOR ENGLAND AT GOODISON PARK
April 6 1895. The Liverpool Mercury
In front of 35,000 spectators England winning 3 goals to nil.

THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE
The Liverpool Daily Post- Saturday, April 6, 1985
Last evening, a meeting of the Management Committee of the Football League was held at the Alexandra Hotel, Dale-street, Liverpool. Mr. Bentley occupied the chair, and the other members present were Messrs. Molyneux, Lewis, Parlby, and Strawson, and H. Lockett (secretary). The question of “gate” between Sheffield Wednesday and Small Heath was brough forward. The matter was considered on a broad basis, and it was decided that as small Heath had played two matches on their ground within the week -a cup tie and a pantomime match-they were practically responsible for the condition of the ground at Coventry-road, Birmingham when the match had to be postponed and, therefore, each club would take its own “gate.” In consequence of Aston Villa having to play their cup final on the 20th inst., a fresh date had to be arranged between them and Everton, and it was arranged to play their League fixture on Wednesday, the 14th. The arrangement of fixing a date and making terms for playing an inter-League match between England and Ireland was left in the hands of the chairman and secretary, who will meet the Irish representatives to-day at the Alexandra Hotel. The committee decided that one of the test games should be played at Oliver Ground, Sheffield, the venue of the other two being at present in abeyance. The selection of a team to present the English League against the Scottish League at Glasgow next Saturday occupied some considerable time and ultimately the following was chosen, after deciding that the players should be confined. To Englishmen solely;- English league- Storer (Royal Arsenal), goal; Crabtree (Burnley) and Holmes (Preston North End), backs; Reynolds (Aston Villa), Holt (Everton), and Needham (Sheffield United), half-backs; Athersmith (Aston Villa), Becton (Liverpool), Devey, Hodgetts and Smith (Aston Villa), forwards. Reserves- Foulkes (Sheffield United), goal; Langley (Sheffield Wednesday)n and Howell (Sheffield United), backs; Crawshaw (Sheffield Wednesday), and Forrest (Blackburn Rovers), half-backs; Yates (Sheffield United), Finnerhan (Manchester City), Vetch (Port vale), Haydock (Blackburn Rovers), and Spikesley (Sheffield Wednesday), forwards. Mr. Marshall (3rd Lanark) was appointed referee.

EVERTON 2 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 1
April 8 1895. The Liverpool mercury
The return League engagement between these clubs was played last evening at Goodison Park before about 8,000 spectators. The Wanderers won the toss and were assisted by a stiffish breeze, which blew from goal to goal. The Everton forwards were the first to get away, but they met stern defenders in Bunch and Dunn, and following an incursion in the home left, in which J.Bell was a conspicuous party, Latta sent over to Milward, who had a fair chance, but shot high over the bar. The play had no sooner been resumed that Geary executed some smart work in the centre, and put in a swift shot along the ground, which, however, went slightly wide of the post. Latta placed well from a corner, which the right back fortunately headed away, and then the wolves right wing pair got alone down, and Black sent in a high dropping shot, which Hillman saved at the expense of a corner. A moment later Bunch returned, and his attempts struck the crossbar, and for a few minutes the Everton defence was severely tested by severe shots, being rushed in, but they were wide of the mark. Following this the respective forwards put in some grand combined play, and the ball travelled speedily from end to end. Hillman was penalised for overstepping his lines, and Malpass took the free kick close in. the ball was returned to him, and shot into the net. From the centre kick the Evertonians got in good positions, and Bell shot in a beauty which Hassall soley met, and the ball travelled quickly to the other end, where Black seemed to have a clear course when Boyle nipped in, Latta raced nicely down the right and forced a fruitless corner, and following a spell of even play, Griffins broke away and after beating Kelso had particularly no opponents but shot wide. Directly afterward Latta and Bell completely bothered Fleming and Dunn and scoring seemed a certainly, when Latta put the ball outside the net. A corner kick came to nothing, and then Geary had a shot, but it went high, and on Nurse being fouled for tipping Chadwick, a shape scrimmage in front of goal terminated in Milward equalising with a smart overhead kick. The game was delayed for some minutes, owing to Holt colliding with an opponent, but on getting again, Milward and Chadwick created a little diversion on the left, and the latter sent in a shot which fell a trifle short. Bell and Geary worked nicely down and the former raced between the backs, but finished with a weak attempt when a clear course was open. Hands against holt was taken by Malpass, but Wykes put the ball outside, and at the other end Parry and Kelso placed the ball nicely into goal, and Latta got just a little too much screw on his final effort. Immediately following Wykes sent in a beautful cross shot, and the Everton god had a miraculous escape, as Hillman only parially meet the ball and conceded a corner. Chadwick put the ball through, but was ruled offside. Griffins executed some tricky play, and when steadying for a shot in good position, Parry cleverly saved and placed well down the field. This brought about the interval, with the score standing-Everton 1 goal, Wolves 1 goal. The second half opened, with an attack on the Wolves goal, and Stewart placed the ball into Hassell's hands, but he had no difficulty in clearing. Following some pretty work between Wykes Black, and J.Bell, Parry was beaten, but quickly recovered himself, and then followed a marvelous save by Hillman, who appealed to have no chance with a stringing shot from Griffin-a feat which the crowd acknowledged with renewed cheering. From a goalkick at the Wanderers end, Boyle met the ball and ran down, and Bell getting it with a host of opponents round him, screwed into the net, that giving his side the lead. A minute later Chadwick all but scored, and then Bell followed with a beauty, which just skimmed the bar. A trio of corners fell to Everton, and from the third following a scrimmage in goal. Malpass cleared, but Stewart returned the ball, and Bell finished up badly with a shot high over the bar, but directly afterwards had a narrow squeak on attempting to head into goal. A smart run down to the Everton end was followed by a quick return by bell and Latta, and for a lengthy period the play located in the Wolves quarters. Milward and Chadwick put in some clever work, but Bunch and Dunn were capable defenders under pressure, and Hassell in goal kept out several clever shot. The closing stages of play were in favour of Everton, but the finalist touches were very feeble, and as nothing further was scored, Everton won by 2 goals to 1. Teams as follows: - Everton: - Hillman, goal, Kelso, and Parry, backs, Boyle (captain), Holt, and Stewart, halfbacks, Latta, Bell, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Wolverhampton Wanderers: - Hasell goal, Bunch, and Dunn backs, Nurse, Malpass, and Fleming, halfbacks, Wykes, Black, Bell, Edge, and Griffin forwards. The game, which under ordinary circumstances should have proved a good thing for Everton, turned out to be a more evenly contested affair then supposed. The Wolves played with tremtremous stubbornness, and fought every inch of way, and by adopting the swinging open game jeopardized the Everton goal, rather oftener than the home supporters wished to see. In the second portion the home team had much the advantage, and pressure continuously, but a went of cohesion among the forwards, opposed by determined and unflinishing back play, allowed no further scoring to any extent.

THE LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT NOTES
Athletic Notes- Monday, April 8, 1895
By the Loiterer
That defeat of Everton in the Lancashire Cup competition proved a serious financial loss to Kelso on Monday evening, and the easy win of the Everton with a weakened team hardly compensates for the loss of the cup the Saturday previous. Preston North End brought a good eleven down, but Everton had three reserve men in the forwards, and two of them, Hill and Williams, played a very good game. They not only combined well, but made for goal in taking style, and it was due to their energetic work in front that Everton won with a three goals margin. Without going into the merits of the players, I may say the game was well contested and in the earlier portion of the game the Preston men played very well indeed. I am sorry so few turned out, for I don’t think there would be above 3,000 persons present, but I hope the tickets have gone off all right.
So Sunderland have cancelled the friendly match with Everton on Good Friday. I don’t know who will be the loser as a result of the tiff between the two clubs, but I rather think Everton will gain a little. Sunderland have always done well out of their matches with Everton, and whenever satisfaction Sunderland can deprive out of their action they are entitled to, but I venture to say Everton need not fear any financial embarrassment as a result. Most clubs of note in England and Scotland would be glad to come to Everton on half gate terms.

ENGLAND v.  SCOTLAND
The Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, April 8, 1895
It is seven years ago since an international Association match was played in Liverpool last, the occasion then being England v Ireland, when the representatives of the two countries me on the Everton ground at Anfield-road. This is the first time that the most important of all international matches-England v. Scotland-has been played in Liverpool, and there is no better equipped ground in the country than that of Everton for such a fixture. The teams arrived in Liverpool on Friday night, the Scotchmen making their headquarters the Compton Hotel, while the Englishmen put up at the Alexandra in Dale-street. The early morning did not give promise of a favourable day for so important an event, rain commencing to fall shortly after midnight and continuing, except at intervals, until noon, when luckily the downpour ceased, and though the sky continued heavy and overcast there were evidence of a fine afternoon. It had been arranged to play off the final for the Liverpool Minor Cup as a preliminary to the big event, but on an inspection of the ground by the Emergency Committee it was decided to abandon that fixture, as it was considered it would have a detrimental effect on the ground, which had been rendered somewhat soft in one or two places. Early on it became apparent that the attendance was going to be of enormous proportions, and as early as two o’clock, a couple of hours prior to the advertised time for the start, a considerable crowd of people presented themselves at the entrances. The arrangements to cope with the crowd were so perfect that, notwithstanding that the turnstiles were kept busy revolving from that time to the start, not the slightest congestion occurred, the spectators moving into the enclosure with the greatest of ease. Walton-road and other main thoroughfares to the scene of action were crowded with people all converging in one direction and outside the ground in Goodison-road and Mere-lane the concourse of people was of immense magnitude, the scene being aminated in the extreme. The railway companies ran special trains from all parts of England and Scotland, and as showing the vast interest in the game across the border, no less than five specials left Glasgow before midnight, landing their human freight into Liverpool during the early hours of Saturday morning. Edinburgh also furnished a large contingent, the council of the English Association occupied seats in the directors’ box, whilst the members of the Scottish body were provided with ample accommodation on the reserved stand. The appearance of the teams was the signal for an enthusiastic burst of cheering. Just after four Gosling and his men came out, and they were received with a great shout, the ever-popular Holt being marked out as the one local man. This was very flattering to the English; but their reception was as nothing to that which greeted the champions of the Thistle, who came out a few minutes later. The Scotchmen present fairly rose to the occasion, waving handkerchiefs, hats, and “bonnets,” and cheering lustily. It was twelve minutes past the hour when Oswald and Gosling tossed for choice of positions, the former, with the wind in his favour, taking the town goal. At this time there were nearly 35,000 people present. Gosling started the game at 4.13, the Scotchmen at once making headway on the left the ball going over the line. From the goal kick Smith and Gosling dashed away, Drummond bringing them up when becoming dangerous. Th Englishmen, however, were not to be driven back, and forced a corner, which Needham placed behind. The game was being splendidly contested, Oswald and McPherson putting in a fine spirit, Crabtree pulling them up in the nick of time. Smith and Gosling again made a fine spurt, which caused the game to be furiously fought in the Thistle quarters, and a score seemed imminent, but Reynolds unfortunately shot over the bar. England still assumed an aggressive attitude, and kept the Scotchmen defending. Play was at centre for a brief space, and then England moved rapidly up the field, beat both Doyle and Drummond effected clearances, causing the game to be warmly waged in the English quarters. Russell had a shie, the ball going high over, soon after which Waddell gave Oswald possession, when in a good position, of which, however, he failed to take advantage shooting wide of the mark. The English forwards then made a brilliant move, the whole five putting in some splendid work, but they were met by a stubborn defence. Still the Rose representatives held the upper hand, Doyle once coming to the relief of his side in very fine style. After a brief breakaway by Scotland, the Englishmen again got off. Gosling getting hold at the centre and putting in a magnificent shot. He was hampered, however, by Simpson, but Goodall sent the ball across to Smith, who put in a grand screw shot, and although McArthur seemed somewhat flurried, he succeeded in getting the ball away. At the other end, McPherson and Lambie were busy, but the defence allowed no liberties to be taken whilst the shooting of the Scotchmen was too high. The game up to this period had been splendidly contested, and good football being shown on both sides, but the style adopted by the Rose was the more attractive. A pretty serve by Reynolds gave Bloomer the ball, but he could not get beyond Doyle, who kept his opponent off and allowed the ball to roll out of play. Russell replied from the centre, and the result was that the hardly Northerners advanced to the attack, but Lodge was again very hard to pass. Very soon the English forwards were hard at work, and Goodall sped along with his men in close attendance. He shot strongly, and McArthur ran out to save, this giving them a splendid opportunity of scoring. However, the players tied themselves in a knot, and there was a scramble right in front of goal, but when everybody was expecting the Scotch fortress to tumble, the ball rolled harmlessly out of play. The goal kick gave no relief to the Scotchmen, who were still compelled to act on the defensive. Doyle at length gave relief, Oswald and McPherson racing off at top speed, and Sutcliffe was twice tested, once by Lambie and again by McPherson, and in each instance came out with flying colours. He was compelled on the second occasion, however, to give a corner. This was well placed, and after a tough scrimmage in front of Sutcliffe Waddell shot in for Scotland, but the point was disallowed on account of the ball being handled in its flight into the net. From the free kick the Red Rose representatives made a fine spurt, and were only pulled up when at close quarters, Holt took a free kick and placed the ball so well that Bloomer was enabled to score the first goal for England after twenty-five minutes’ play. For a while, the play slowed down a bit, and was mostly confined to centre. The Scotch backs were the first to feel the pressure, but Drummond came out finely, his men taking up the running; but though they tried every yard of the way, they could not get beyond Lodge. An answer was smartly made by the English halves, who put in some fine checking, and then Holt served up, but this particular move came to naught. Ere long, however, the English forwards came again, and Goodall put in a stinger, which McArthur got at and cleared. However, advancing again, Goodall became busy in front of the Scotch citadel, and Gibson in his over-anxiety to clear the front, inadvertently put the ball through his own goal. This second reverse roused up the Scotchmen, and they made a determined raid, but so well and confident was the English defence acquitting themselves that no uneasiness was felt, and eventually Crabtree effected a clearance. Midfield play was the order for several minutes, in which the halves of each side played a prominent part. Holt served his forwards well, and Gosling was given another opportunity of distinguishing himself, but he shot wide. Lambie and McPherson were prominent on the left, Crabtree rushing across and preventing mischief, however, whilst Holt again endangered the Scotch goal by his tricky play. The Thistle were kept very busy defending, and aftera  stiff tussle Drummond nicely cleared his charge. A fine piece of passing followed a capital piece of work on the part of Needham, but the work of the English forwards was spoiled by Doyle. A great rush by the Scotchmen was made on the right, but they seldom go neat enough to the English goal to be really dangerous. However, they were most persistent in their attempts, and came down again on the opposite wing, but an understanding between Holt and Reynolds checked their head-long career, and they turned right about, the Englishmen making a series of attacks but to no purpose Doyle cleared once more, and the Scots made another great effort, but McPherson was treated with scant civility by Crabtree, who affected a clearance. The English forwards again showed fine passing tactics and once more the defence was troubled. No score came, however, and Russell gave his front-rank possession, which enabled the Scotchmen to take up the attack. Oswald shot in, Sutcliffe clearing finely, and a second later he showed grand judgment, when he ran out and cleared a hot shot by McPherson. The ball was gradually worked up to the Scotch goal again, and Smith getting possession at the right moment, shot clean into the net, making the third goal for England. The interval then arrived, with the score; England 3 goals, Scotland nil. Just prior to the interval rain had commenced to fall heavily, but this did not affect the crowd in the least and when hostilities were resumed there would be far short of 40,000 people present. Oswald restarted, the visitors making straight for Sutcliffe’s goal, but nothing resulted. Crabtree and Lambie came in contact and embraced mother earth, but lodge was in close attendance and prevented disaster to the English citadel. The home men now asserted themselves, Goodall having an abortive shie, whilst a few seconds later Bloomer made an effort, his shot, however, just going the wrong side of the posts. Gosling met the kick out, and endeavoured to turn it to account, but Drummond was not giving anything away, and the Scotch front rank made several determined efforts to break through the defence of their opponents, but they could not make proper headway, Lodge and Crabtree fairly settling them whenever they passed the halves. Eventually the English right and centre advanced with precious, and Doyle gave a corner, which was dropped right in front of goal, Holt jumping up and heading by the side of the post. At this particular period it appeared as though it as only a question as to how many goals the Englishmen would win by. Old Sol now broke forth and rendered matters more comfortable for the onlookers. The Englishmen made a sustained attack, Gosling centring nicely to Goodall, who got through his backs, but his final attempts failed. Oswald broke away, and looked like scoring. Lodge however, dashed in and removed the danger. The Englishmen after this asserted themselves, Bassett putting in a grand centre, which McArthur saved just under the bar. England were having much the best of the game at this period, and, luckily for Scotland, Doyle and Drummond were in good form. The pace was by no means so fast as it had been in the earlier stages both sides appearing to tire, and consequently the game was at times lacking in interest. The teams, however, never gave up. A free kick fell to the Scotchmen, which caused play to be fought out in front of Sutcliffe. McPherson raced along with the ball and appeared to have an excellent chance, but he passed back at a critical juncture, and thus the opportunity was lost. At the other end Bassett and Bloomer were busy, the latter giving McArthur a tough handful to deal with the Scotch goalkeeper clearing splendidly. After this neutral ground was again the scene of action, both sides being defeated in their attempts to break through the respective half back lines. The last five minutes was hotly contested, the play being almost exclusively in close proximity to the Scottish goal. Smith and Gosling each having hard lines, the latter forcing an abortive corner. The Scotchmen at length broke away, but their efforts to score were only of a half-hearted character, for England were quickly back again, and were strongly attacking, when the final whistle blew, England thus winning by 3 goals to nil. Teams; England- Sutcliffe (Bolton Wanderers), goal; Crabtree (Burnley) and Lodge (Cambridge), backs; Reynolds (Aston Villa), Holt (Everton), and Needham (Sheffield United), backs; Bassett (West Bromwich), Bloomer (Derby County), J. Goodall (Derby County), Gosling (Old Etonian), and Smith (Aston Villa), forwards.  Scotland- McArthur (Celtic) goal; Drummond (Glasgow Rangers), and Doyle (Celtic) backs; Simpson (3rd Lanark), Russell (Hearts of Midlothian), and Gibson (Glashow Rangers), half-backs; Gulliland, Waddell (Queen’s Park), Oswald (St. Bernard’s), McPherson (Glasgow Rangers), and Lambie (Queen’s Park), forwards. The amount taken at the turnstiles amounted to a little over £950, and when the sum for the sale of tickets is added the total receipts will reach a trifle over £1,000.
EVERTON v  WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS
The return League match between Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers will take place at Goodison Park this evening; kick-off 5.30. Everton; Hillman, goal; Kelso and Parry, backs; Boyle, Holt, and Stewart, half-backs; Latta, Bell, Hartley, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.

EVERTON V WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS
April 9, 1895. The Birmingham Daily Post
At Goodison Park, Liverpool, before 8,000 spectators. Play started at 5.35, Everton playing against the sun. The game opened even, but after twenty minutes' play Hillman was penalised, and Wylies scored for the Wanderers. Following this Everton went away strongly, but for a little time faulty shooting spoiled their efforts. Ultimately, however, Milward equalised with an overhead shot, and nothing further was done up to the interval. On resuming Everton, with the wind in their favour, pressed, and after several attempts, Bell scored a grand goal, and put the home side ahead. Still attacking the visitors' goal had narrowly escapes, but they, nevertheless, defended well. By this time the attendance had increased to 10,000, the play being brimful of excitement; but nothing further was scored, and Everton won a vigorously-contested game by 2 goals to 1.

EVERTON  v  WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS
The Liverpool Daily Post- Tuesday, April 9, 1895
This return League match was played on the Goodison park ground yesterday afternoon, in beautiful weather, and before a large crowd. The first encounter, played in January, resulted in the defeat of Everton by one goal to nil. The sun was shining delightfully when Geary started for Everton at half-past five. For the first few minutes the play was kept in neutral ground. Then Geary got off, but was checked by Bunch at the pinch. Everton kept up their pressure. Chadwick shooting rather wide at Hassall’s charge. The half-back play on the home side was very smart and kept the visitors well on the defence, but little danger to the Wolverhampton goal was threatened. The Wanderers then got away on the right, and managed to evade Stewart, the consequence being that Hillman was called upon to fist away, this being done at the expense of a corner. From the kick the ball was well placed and Hillman’s charge had a narrow escape from an attempt by Malpas, the Everton goalkeeper just managing to scrape the ball away. For the next few minutes, the Wanderers held the advantage and pressed hard without result. Everton next had a look in. Stewart gave to Chadwick who had to rush the ball across to the right to evade his opponent. Then Geary and Bell took up the sequence but to no purpose. The visitors got down again, and in consequence of an infringement of the rule by the Everton goalkeeper a free kick was awarded. The Wanderers being at close quarters, Everton packed their goal, which however, they failed to save. The ball bounced into play off one the men and Wykes meeting it banged it into the net, this happening about twenty minutes from the start. Everton again got up from the restart, and looked like equalising from a bully round Hassell a goal, but unfortunately Geary handled. From the goal kick the visitors want away on the left and gave Hillman another tickler to deal with from Griffin, after which the Everton right wing retaliated, Latta twice being near scoring while Geary who had a nice chance skied the ball, and a minute or so later Chadwick was tripped in midfield, Stewart took the free kick, and the home forwards rushing in Milward scored in fine style. The visitors rushed the ball down from the centre. Holt checking, but afterwards collided with one of the visitors, and for some time the game was stopped. On resuming, Chadwick and Milward went to work, but the advantage was spoiled by Geary being offside. Bell next came up with the leather at his feet, but after parting with the ball to Chadwick the latter took up the play and shot over the bar. The homesters at this stage were having the best of the work, but they could not get near the Wanderers; goal, for Dunn was playing a brilliant back game. Griffin and Wood raised the siege and again took play to the vicinity of Hillman. The latter rushed out to intercept the ball, but missed it and fortunately for Everton none of the visitors were handy enough to tip it through. If there had been a goal must have resulted. Time after time the Everton backs charged down on the opposing players, whose rushes for goal were afterwards a feature of the play. Hillman again left his charge, and Griffin, who was lying close, had the goal at his mercy, but he was given offside. Everton took the free kick, and almost immediately the interval was called, the score being 1 goal each. About 8,000 spectators were present when the game was resumed the first to show being Everton. Chadwick passed back to Milward, who sent across, but the pass was intercepted. Then Bell got hold Stewart ultimately shooting into Hassall’s hands at close range. Wykes and J. Bell the visitors’ centre, cleared out the attack, and raced away, but were nicely pulled up by Kelso before any mischief was done. Coming again, Bell sprinted up, and made a grand try to reduce Hillman’s charge. Shooting straight in, the Wanderers centre sent the leather with a bang at the Everton goal, the custodian fairly throwing himself at the leather as it came towards him. It was a marvellous save, nevertheless a fortunate one, and he brought off another almost as good a second later. From this, Everton rushed away, and almost immediately after Hillman had performed so brilliantly, bell brought off a second goal for Everton amidst a roar of applause. Geary a minute later having hard lines with a shot from his foot. Both sides followed this up with some good work, but it availed nothing. Bell, however, having particularly hard lines with a shot which Hassall saved on his knees. Several corner kicks ensued to Everton, but the homesters could not get past the defence. The visiting forwards were not nearly so prominent now as they had been in the first half, while the Evertonians were going almost as fresh as when they started. Chadwick beat a couple of opponents and then passed on to Milward, who brushed the goalmouth, Bell rushing up and just heading over. The Evertonians still pressed and Chadwick and Milward sent in some beauties, but to no purpose. For the last twenty minutes or so the ball rarely got over the half-line and only twice was Hillman troubled at this stage. Result;- Everton 2 goals; Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 goal. Up to the interval, the visitors showed splendid form, but they fell away considerably in the second half, and if Everton had made use of all their chances their score would have been much heavier. Teams;- Everton;- Hillman, goal; Kelso and Parry, backs; Boyle, Holt and Stewart, half-backs; Latta, Bell, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Wolverhampton Wanderers;- Hassell, goal; Dunn and Wykes, backs; Nurse, Malpass, and Fleming, half backs; Bunch, Black, Bell, Edge, and Griffin, forwards.

BLACKBURN ROVERS DISCHARGED
The Liverpool Echo-Tuesday April 9, 1895
Last evening the committee of the Blackburn Rovers Football Club discharged Paddy Gordon, their outside right, for refractory conduct during their Scottish tour and for refusing to play with the Reserves team on Saturday last. Gordon, who it will be remembered formerly played for Everton and Liverpool Football Clubs, joined the Rovers early in the season, and has played in their principal matches since.

SPECIAL DAY EXCURISONS.
April 13, 1895. The Isle of Man Times.
The Isle of Man steam packet co, will run a special day excursion to Liverpool on Easter Monday, leaving Douglas at 1.a.m and 9 a.m. and returning from Liverpool at 12 midnight. Passengers will thus have an opportunity of witnessing the football match between Everton against Liverpool. There will also be an excursion round the Island, leaving Douglas at 10.a.m.

EVERTON 0 GALSGOW RANGERS 4
April 13 1895. The Liverpool mercury.
This return fixture between these clubs was decided yesterday at Goodison park, before 10,000 spectators. The first game at Glasgow on September 27 was won in easy fashion by Everton who then pulled off the engagement by 4 goals to nil, but the teams chosen for duty yesterday, could not be depended upon to repeat the performance. The Rangers were also not fully represented, four of the regular first team men bring absent. The sides were as follows: - Everton: - Cain, goal, Adams (captain), and Ariidge, backs, Kelso, Elliott, and Crawford halfbacks, Storrier, Clarke, Geary, McMillan, and Milward, forwards. Glasgow Rangers: - Haddow, goal, Smith (n), and Gibson, backs, Barker, Jackson, and Mitchell, halfbacks, Cowan, McCreadie, Mackay, Boyd, and Smith, forwards.
Mackay opened the play for the Rangers, and the early stages were contested in the Everton half, Cowan and Mccreadie put in effective work on the right, and, following a sustained pressure, Jackson shot in hard to Cain, who was somewhat fortunate in clearing at the expense of a corner. Arridge got the ball away, and Milward sprinted nicely down but not will back was not well backed up, and on the Rangers again attacking Smith shied from a long range and Cain mulled badly, thus giving the visiting their point seven minutes from the start of play. Getting to work again Clarke made a fair attempt to equalised but Haddow was ends, and the Scotchs right got away and fairly bothered the home defence. The attack onslaught in Smith putting the ball over the bar-a near thing-and then from a free kick the Everton van got away, but met stern defences in Gibson, and Smith and following some smart halfbacks play by Mitchell and Jackson Smith sent in a beautiful low shot, which Cain very cleverly saved. A moment later Maskey drove strongly to the net, and Cain again effected a grand save, but at the expense of a corner, and the ball was well placed to Boyd, who headed through, thus scoring the second point about a quarter of an hour from the start. Play tamed down somewhat and after a few minutes stay in the Scotch half, the Rangers forwards gave a nice expection of the short passing game, the right wing pair being especially prominent. The kicks among the backs were frequent, and the Evertonians were distinctly fortunate in not further succumbing. Eventually Crawford effected a relief, and placed the ball well down, and Clarke lay in good position, but shot feebly in Haddow's hands. A moment later Geary headed over the bar, and the corner kick was astely worked away by Smith and Boyd. Measly tried a long shot, which however, went wide. Attempts by Smith, Boyd, and Jackson failed to take effect, and after a long pressure Storrier broke away on the left, but finished badly. A smart run to the other end resulted in Arridge concluding a corner, and then Mackay just missed a certainly from a capital centre by barker, Storrier, Clarke, and Geary had the better of a bout with Mitchell, and Gibson, but the finishing touches were of a very feeable character. After Smith had cleared strongly from Milward, Geary had the ball and made a clear course, but eventually put it wide of the net. Subsequently play up to half time was of an even character, and no further scoring taking place, the Rangers led by 2 goals to nil. On resuming Geary and Storrier changed places, and for some time the change was effective. Clarke missed a good chance, and then the Rangers broke away, and following a smart raid on Cain's charge Mackay put the ball into the net. A corner at the other end was safely got away, and the Scotch quintets put in some grand combined play. Jackson tried a shot from a long range but it went over the bar. McMiillan and Storrier in turn put in well directed shots, which Haddow capitally attended to. Cain conceded a corner as the result of an attack by McCreadie, and Cowan, and after Boyd had headed towards the net, a stiff scrimmage followed, and a fourth goal was notched against Everton. Following this point the home players showed up strongly, but faile3d when they reached close quarters. Smith was brimful of recourse at full back, and often not the ball away under the most unlacked for conditions. The remaining play was evenly distributed, and as no further points were scored, the Rangers won a fair game by 4 goals to nil.

FOOTBALL NOTES
The Liverpool Daily Post- Saturday, April 13, 1895
With regard to the big match which took place on the Everton ground, it was a huge success from an English point of view. The day opened none too promising. Up to noon we were threatened with a torrential downpour, but a favourable change took place afterwards, and everything turned out well. It would have been terribly disappointing if it had been otherwise. As regards the arrangements Mr. R.E. Lythgoe, who had most of the responsibility to bear in this respect is deserving of every praise. He did his best- which was a good one- for everybody, but owing to the splendidly-equipped ground at Goodison park, and the assistance he received from the Everton officials, his labours were less irksome than they would otherwise have been. A compliment also must be paid to the spectators, he never attempted the least offence, and in this respect Liverpool shines as a bright example to other football centres (both Association and Rugby) where rowdyism is often rampant. As regards the play and the teams there has been only one opinion expressed, and that is that the best side obtained the laurels and were deserving of them. They showed all round the better form, better skill and better combination than the Scotsmen. The latter did best where they were least expected. When they left home their weak spot was supposed to lie in the back division, but as things turned out they were stronger in this department than they were forward. McArthur is not a tip-top goalkeeper, as we expect to find them in these days for a match of this character, and but for the energy displayed by the two full backs, Doyle and Drummond, and Simpson and Russell at half, his display would have been worse than it was. The two first-named men worked hard at the defence, and did many good things, but all the same they were not as steady as the two English backs, Crabtree and Lodge. The Liverpool football public is well acquainted with the Burnley professional’s style, and know him to be a veritable champion in his position, but they know absolutely nothing about the amateur prior to Saturday. He left behind him a splendid reputation. The English half backs also excelled over the visiting trio. They never gave the Scotch forwards chance of getting into anything like combined form, but ran into them like a scythe. Reynolds and Holt were perhaps the most conspicuous but in saying this we do not wish to disparage the work done by Needham. There was, however, less seen of Holt’s great play on this occasion than when he is engaged with his club, as he was amongst men equally as clever as himself. Of the forwards the two outside men, Bassett and Smith did the best work, but here again comparison is odious for the whole line appeared to play for McArthur, and worked so unselfishly that to individualise would be unfair. It was rather risky proceeding to drop an amateur into the midst of an otherwise professional forward line, but as matters turned out, Gosling, the Cantab, fell into the groove as almost to the manner born. The Old Etonian played with splendid precision-almost too precise at times- and with fine judgement, and like the Cantab at back he was certainly deserving of his position, albeit, locally, we should have preferred to see Chadwick occupying his old place. Goodall was the “good-all” pivot of yore in centre, and Bloomer, like Smith deservedly won his sours. In leaving the game, a parting shaft must be flung at Sutcliffe for his capable display in goal. No one will deny him the honour of being one of the best goalkeepers of the present day,. He performed splendidly, and in doing so he brought some of his old Rugby tactics into Australian fame.
With the rest given them last Saturday Everton should have shown a much better front on Monday against Wolverhampton Wanderers than they did on the Goodison Park enclosure. They not only had to avenge a previous League defeat this season, but seeing the position of affairs between themselves and Sunderland in regard to the championship, that their goal record also required vastly improving. How they accomplished the latter can be gathered from the result -a 2 goals to 1 victory. The Evertonians had their best team on the field, but all through the first half the Wanderers had decidedly the pull of the play, and a goal each at half time was none too promising for the ultimately success of Everton. The second portion of the game distinctly favoured Everton. The Wolverhampton team fell off in their play, and the ball was rarely outside their half, but good defence on the part of the visitors, and feeble tactics in front of goal by the home side, confined the scoring to a solitary goal. Hillman did one or two brilliant things in front of his charge, but on the whole his goalkeeping was anything but safe. Several times he misjudged his play, and it was sheer luck that saved him from being beaten. The home back play was also weak. Kelso being far and away the best of the abcks, but it was due to the halves that the Everton goal was not more seriously harassed. Holt was hardly up to his usual form, but this probably was due to his heavy work on Saturday in the international and he had one very nasty collision; and none of the forwards did as well as might have been expected. For the Wolverhampton side Hassell in goal was very clever, and the two backs, Dunn especially, were brilliant. Nurse and Maplass, at half, were most effective and forward, the two outside wing men, Griffin and Wykes and Bell in centre, showed excellent play in the first half, their grand rushing and following up kicks completely surprising their opponents, but unfortunately for them, they could not stay.
At Goodison Park Everton put out a poor team to oppose Glasgow Rangers and the home side displayed very wretched football. The Scotchmen were a very clever lot, and kept the Evertonians three parts of the time on the defensive. The play of the home team suggested the idea that too many hot cross buns had been bolted prior to the game. At any rate the Evertonians had never played worse football.

EVERTON v.  GLASGOW RANGERS
The Liverpool Daily Post- Saturday, April 13, 1895
This holiday fixture was played on the Everton ground yesterday afternoon, before a large crowd of spectators. The weather was of the most delightful character. The Evertonians, who were dressed in white, included their latest recruit, Crawford, of West Calder. The visitors kicked off in the face of a strong sun, but for the first few minutes they had the best of the play. Jackson the centre half-back, made a rattling good shot for Cain’s charge, which the Evertonian somewhat luckily saved. Everton directly afterwards retaliated, Smith, the right full back, getting rid of the attack by kicking the ball out. This caused the venue to change again and, working nicely up, the Rangers’ forwards got within shooting distance of the home goal, when A. Smith shot into the net right between Cain’s legs, and a few minutes later the visitors were very near repeating the dose. They kept up the pressure and gave the home defence no relief. A. Smith was twice within an ace of again lowering the Everton goal, Cain the second time bringing off a very brilliant save by flinging himself on the ground. The Rangers however had their revenge, for almost immediately after the ball was headed past Cain, by Boyd from a corner- a very good goal. The Evertonians had so far played in a very listless manner, and had given but little trouble to Haddow, the Rangers’ goalkeeper. On the other hand, the Glasgow men were very persistent in their efforts, and held on to any little advantage like leaches. McCreadie initiated a nice movement, first of all running the ball through, which afterwards led up to a severe attack, the Glasgow men playing very prettily. The attack, however, resulted to nil, and then the field was led by Geary to the opposite end, where the home cent a narrowly missed heading a goal. The attack was only short-lived for the visitors soon got the ball away, and Cain underwent another course of lectures on the art of shooting. The Everton forwards made several attempts to rush through the opposition, but their efforts were of no avail, for it was seldom they got within safe shooting distance of the Rangers’ goal, and when they did their shots generally tell harmless. At half time, the score was 2 goals to nil in favour of Glasgow Rangers and when the whistle called the half the play was still going on in front of the home goal. The crowd numbered about 10,000 when play was resumed. Geary took up his place as outside right, Storrier going centre, Everton opened with a stiff attack, Geary taking the ball along touch, and centring nicely, when Storrier landed the ball on the top of the crossbar. The roused up the Rangers, who immediately retaliated and with more success than their opponents for McCreadie, taking a pass from Cowan, dropped the leather over Cain’s head into the net, the Evertonian playing somewhat late at the ball. There was no mistaking which was the cleverest of the two teams, the Rangers making few mistakes, when they got at close quarters, McMillan had a chance to score after running the ball up the field, but his kick at goal proved a miserable failure, Storrier next repeated the attempt, and with a better chance of success, for Haddow just managed to intercept the ball-a clever low shot. Directly afterwards the Rangers rushed down towards the Everton goal, and from a corner the ball was scrimmaged into the net, the crowd greeting the point with ironical cheers for Everton. Later on Clarke sent in a good shot, which Haddow cleverly fisted away. Here Everton pressed somewhat but Haddow’s charge’s was never in danger, for the back play of Smith and Gibson was superb. The Rangers, from a free kick, put the ball again into the Everton net, but the point was disallowed. Right up to the finish the Rangers pressed the home team now rarely getting away over the half line. Result;- Glasgow Rangers 4 goals, Everton nil. The score was a proper reflex of the play, and seldom has an Everton team been seen to make such a poor all-round show of football. Teams; Everton; Cain, goal; Adams and Parry, backs; Kelso, Elliott and Crawford, half-backs; Storrier, Clarke, Geary, McMillan, and Milward, forwards. Glasgow Rangers;- Haddow, goal; W. Gibson and Smith, backs; Mitchell, Jackson, and Barker, half-backs; A. Smith, Boyd, McKay, McCreadie, and Cowan, forwards.

EVERTON V DERBY COUNTY
April 14, 1895. Yorkshire Herald.
At Goodison Park, before a thousand spectators. Both teams were short of their regular players. The visitors had much the best of the opening exchanges, and through J. Goodall were the first to score after 25 minutes play. Geary a moment later equalised, and the game was very exciting, both goals having very narrow escapes. Afterwards Everton attacked strongly, though without success. Score at half time; - one goal each. On resuming play ruled even for some time until Bloomer, scoring an easy goal, placed his side ahead. Everton made desperate efforts to draw level, but Derby's defence was of a most stubborn description. At last Bell got a magnificent shot, and from Robinson's save Milward headed in. Bloomer finding a clear opening ran clean through and scored. Nothing more was scored. Result –Derby 3 goals to Everton 2.

EVERTON 2 DERBY COUNTY 3
Aril 15 1895. The Liverpool mercury
This the last of the season's League engagements at Goodison road, was brought off on Saturday. The first engagements at Derby resulted in a draw, and the recent improvement in the team, which included J.Goodall and Bloomer, who were so successful in the international game on the previous Saturday, gave the Derby players every confidence. The Evertonians were not strongly reprersentive, as will be seen from the following list of the players: - Everton: - Hillman, goal, Kelso, and Arridge, backs, Boyle (captain), Elliott, Stewart, halfbacks, Williams, Bell, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Derby County: - Robinson, goal, Methven, and Leiper, backs, Cox, Goodall (a), and Steley halfbacks, Hamilton, Bloomer, Goodall (j), McMillan and Paul forwards. Derby County opened the play, and the early stages were favorable to the visitors. McMillan sent in a sharp, low shot, which Hillman cleverly attended to and, after a short visit to the County half, Paul and McMillan made the running on the left, and the first named put in a well directed shot, but Hillman was on the alert, and safety cleared. From a corner of the other end Geary headed over the bar, and after Cox had checked a further movement Stewart sent in a capital shot, which Robinson fisted strongly away. Methven a moment later robbed Chadwick and Milward and then following some pretty combination among the County forwards, the final efforts bring Hillman, who threw strong away. Staley sent in a long shot, which gave Hillman no difficulty and then Bell, Geary, and Chadwick worked well down, and from a throw in by Stewart, Chadwick levelled a shot, which Leiper was fortunate in clearing. Geary was at fault, and then the County forwards broke off, J.Goodall sent in a shot, which Hillman, cleared but the ball was immediately sent back by Bloomer and from a dangerous tussle in the goalmouth, the Everton custodian partially saved, and Arridge whipped in and cleared. Following this the visitors kept up a strong pressure until Chadwick and Milward raced away but the final effort went high over the crossbar. Getting to work again the Derby forwards broke clean away, and then followed an anxious time to the Everton defences. Hamilton eventually out the ball outside –a close shave. Returning again Stewart robbed Hamilton at critical moments but Bloomer fastened on the ball and struck the bar, and meeting the rebound headed cleverly to the net where Hillman ably saved at the expense of a corner. The ball was worked away, and Bell by a capital individual effort, raced down and finished up with a very near attempt at scoring but a moment later play was at the other end, and J.Goodall scored the first goal in good style. Almost immediately Milward and Chadwick took down, and gave Geary a chance, which he utilised fully. After a short visit to the other end, Geary made headway, and putting on the finishing touch when Robinson ran out and charged down the attempt. Following this, Arridge and Kelso had plenty of work to do, and it was done well. Hillman ran out, and Bloomer shot, and the danger was great, as he failed to get the ball, but Arridge fortunately defended well, and play was quickly at the other end, where Williams tested Robinson, who however, had no difficulty in attempting to the shot. A visit to Hillman resulted in McMillan shooting in, but unsuccessfully, and then Chadwick and Bell worked cleverly together, and Geary shot in, Robinson stopping the ball out of goal. Arridge checked a run on the right, and a corner was forced of Methven, but it was safely got away. Bell put in a spinking shot from long range, which Robinson saved nicely, and then followed some good work by Cox Bloomer, and Hamilton, but when in close quarters Arridge was successful in tackling and clearing the danger. Bell beat Sateley, but Leiper kicked outside, and then followed an exciting scrimmage in front of the Derby Goal, where Robinson fisted out in quick succession three well directed efforts and Bell finally put the ball outside. The interval was now announced leaving the score-Everton 1 goal Derby County 1 goal.
Bell restarted and the first incident of note was a nice run down by J.Goodall and a pass to Paul, who in the final effort put the ball wide. After a spell of even play about the centre, Bloomer beat Arridge and shot slightly wide of the net and from the goal kick, Chadwick and Milward got away, only to find a capable defender in Methven. The ball was cleverely worked down by Paul and McMillan and the latter shot in strongly only to find his attempt foiled by Arridge. Coming again Bloomer ran the ball down, and raced between the two backs and sent in a slow shot, which Hillman made no attempt to save. The next item was a foul close to the home goal, but Williams sent the ball down after Kelso had saved from Bloomer. The Derby forwards at this juncture went in for swinging the ball across from wing to wing, and this, coupled with weak display of the opposing men, frequently have then a strong position in the field. Kelso prominent in running strong rushes and at length Bell shot in, and Robinson played the ball but did not clear, and in Milward racing up headed into the net thus equalising. This point gives vigour into the play of the Evertonians, who at once commenced to press in earnest fashion. Milward centred grandly, as also did Williams, on the right but both efforts were met by Leiper, and cleared. A moment later Chadwick struck the crossbar and then Milward just missed scoring, after cleverely defeating Cox, and methven. At the other end Hillman saved from Goodall, and Hamilton in quick succession, and Bell ran down and Milward missed the pass. Robinson fisted out a shot from Bell, and then Bloomer got clean away from midfield, and getting between the backs had no difficulty in beating Hillman thus giving his side the lead four minutes from time. The closing stages of play were evenly contested and on nothing further were scored, Derby County won a hard game by 3 goals to 2.

EVERTON REVIEW
April 15 1895. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton commenced last week's campaign none to well, as the Wolves ran them to a goal on Monday evening in their return League engagement. Right through the proceeding there was scarely an item of interest, and the team showed evidence of deterioration; indeed since the game with the North End at Blackburn, when the Lancashire Cup changed hands, the exposition, has been only of a moderate description. True they won on Monday, but here was an opportunity lost of establishing themselves by increasing their goal average. On Good Friday their cut a sorry figure against the Glasgow Rangers. Only a moderate team was chosen, and we had the result demonstrated in no uncertain fashion. Had a stronger team been requisitioned, there would undoubtedly have been a splendid-contested game, as the Rangers though short of four of the most capable exponents was in great stride. But how are we to account for the failure of the team on Saturday against Derby County ? Preston North End have in previous seasons been the team which, has caused the Evertonians most anxiety, but they now give place to Derby County, who have taken three points out of Everton in the League competition and moreover they hold the honour of being the only club that has won a League game on the Everton ground. Fortune has not smiled on the Evertonians during holidays this season, for three out of five losses have been sustained during New year's and Easter weeks. Satruday's game was somewhat disappointing, both from a football and a spectators point of view. It opened brisky enough, and during the early stages there were several attractive passage, but after the first goal had been scored a cloud seemed to come over the whole proceeding, and rarely afterward did the play reach a high standard of excellence. Taking a general view of the game, the County had just a little in hand, and much of their well earned success was due to the cleverness of their centre forward. It is a difficult task to individually account for the weak display of the Everton men, for with the exception of the backs and goalkeepers the whole team were far below their usual standard. It was mainly in the halfback departments that the weakness was most notable, and this being so the absence of Holt was very obvious. Elliott, who filled his place, worked hard, but he is not nearly so quick, nor of any time as effective, as England's centre half. Boyle and Stewart were slow, and this defeat was once apparent, as the opposing forwards were very speedy. The forwards appeared to have a minimum of method. In their passing, and seemed to put no nerve at all into their work, except perhaps for a few minutes after Derby County had scored their first goal, and on each occasion were they rewarded with success. Had they only stuck hard at their work after scoring into second time they would have had a good stance of pulling the game out of the fire. However, they never looked like a winning team, and the County men had certainly more of the game during the first hour. Chadwick had very hard luck with two beautiful shots, the crossbar on each occasion, being struck, and Bell also several times narrowly missed scoring with fine attempts. A great deal of the credit for the second goal was undoubtedly due to Bell, for it was a magnificent low shot by that player which, Robinson could not get properly away that the enabled Milward to rush up and head it through. Geary was of colour, but there is no doubt that he was doubt that he was handicapped in a great degree by the unfair treatment of the spectators. He certainly made unfortunate slipe in the early part of the game, but spectators should remember that a man's play is not likely to improve under the inference of derisive and insulting shouts, and at any rate they should refrain from sterling their criticism too loudly. During the last quarter of an hour he was hurt, and had no opportunity of retrieving himself. Arridge played an excellent game at full back, his speed helping him considerably against the very fast pair that opposed him. His kicking was also very clean, and on one occasion he saved an almost downfall of the Everton goal when Hillman had fallen, by rushing up and kicking clear just as Bloomer was about to get his toe to the ball. Kelso also played a good game, and Hillman (in goal) was very safe, but how he managed to let the second goal, a very soft one-past him in a wonder. He evidently though the ball was going outside the post, as he made no attempt to save, and seemed very disgusted when he found that his opponents had notched a point. The Derby forwards played a very good game, their passing being much superior to this deplayed by the Everton front rank, but there is no doubt that their strength was centred in J.Goodall and Bloomer. The former was a towel of strength in himself, and his passing was always well judged and sound. The goal he scored was a Beauty being placed right to the corner of the net, quite out of Hillman's reach. The halfbacks were a very fair lot, and the right back was the pick of the two. Leiper and Methven played well, and were usually quite capable of coming with the efforts of the Everton forwards. The display of Robinson in goal, was perhaps most unexpected to the Everton spectators. Nothing seemed to come across to him, and the way he once saved three times, shot after shot was simply marvellous. He had some very difficult ones to deal with but Chadwick and Bell, and he came through in a lightly satisfactory manner. The last match of the season on the Goodison Park ground will take place on April 30, and as Aston Villa are the visitors, the venue will undoubtedly he well supported.

LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT NOTES
Athletic News- Monday, April 15, 1895
By the Loiterer
We had only a bare outside chance of gaining the championship this season, and as Mr. Mahon, the Everton chairman resignedly, put it, we have lost it. To raise ourselves up the list means winning at Sunderland by a big score, and also at Perry Bar, for the average of Everton wants improving before the Cup can come to Liverpool. The team had nothing big on paper to tackle last week, yet on Monday evening the Wolverhampton Wanderers gave them a fright, and when all was over only a goal separated the teams. The visitors certainly surprised us by their good play, and at the same time the Everton men did not add anything to their laurels acquired by sterling play earlier in in the season. On Good Friday we had the Glasgow Rangers down, and another disappointing display on the part of Everton was seen. The Scotchmen were all right, as well they might be, seeing they won by four goals to none. As the score indicates, the Scotchmen enjoyed themselves very much, and the score represents the superiority a good team, on the field. They are undoubtedly a good team, and Smith the light-haired youth who played such a good game last Christmas Day but one, was equally as successful on Friday.  All round they were the better players, and deservedly won.
There will be great changes in the players of the Everton Club next season. Younger men will be drafted into the League team, while the reserves will be of a better class. Several journeys have been made to Scotland, and a rather numerous lot of players signed on, some of them with good reputations, which I hope will not fade when down here, as several I could mention, and one in particular, only this season. However, if the club has to maintain its position it is absolutely necessary to have a better reserve, strong as it has proved when pitted against other Lancashire reserve teams this season.

EVERTON’S CHANCE GONE
Athletic News- Monday, April 15, 1895
By the Loiterer
Everton have done badly against Derby County this season, having only taken one point out of them, which hardly tallies with the position the respective clubs occupy in the League table. When they do go in for winning, however, they generally pile on a score, and once Everton obtained something like 11 goals again them. Derby County have also scored heavily against Everton, and last season won both matches, so that whatever advantage Everton can claim in seasons gone by, recent events have not come out very favourable. Yet with these facts before them, Evertonians booked two points down on the card for Saturday’s match, and certainly up to two weeks ago I did not anticipate a defeat; but when a team can draw with Blackburn Rovers with two of their best men away, and then follow it up with another even bout away from home, no one who follows football will despise such a team. Holt, Parry, and Latta were absent from the Everton ranks, the teams being;- Everton; Hillman, goal; Kelso and Arridge, backs; Boyle, Elliott, and Stewart, half-backs; Williams, Bell, Geary, Chadwick and Milward, forwards. Derby county; Robinson, goal; Methven and Leiper, backs; Cox, A. Goodall, and Staley, half-backs; Hamilton, Bloomer, J. Goodall, McMillian, and Paul, forwards. Referee; Mr. Tomlinson, Sheffield. I am afraid the majority of spectators did not enjoy the game, for the Derby men showed much the better form at the start, and kept it up throughout the piece, and finally won by three goals to two. There was always something wanting in the efforts of the Everton players, and if a decent bit of passing was indulged in, the finish would see the Derby men in possession. Individually, the visitors had the advantage as well, and J. Goodall generally had a bit in hand, so it was no surprise to find him threading his way along beating Hillman. The game itself had been fairly even, and Bell was once prominent. Being a goal behind put the home players on their mettle, and directly Chadwick and Milward worked the ball up, and Geary put one of his best past Robinson, and the scores were even. Before the interval, the Everton players made some good attempts to increase their score, and Chadwick had hard lines with a shot which struck the upright, while the Derby defenders were occasionally in desperate straits in keeping them out, but the interval arrived with the scores even. In the second half the Derby men showed much the better football. Goodall and his forwards played the correct game; in fact, the forward play was very little below anything we have seen at Everton this season. The home halves were certainly not up to the mark, but nothing could have been finer than the kicking of Arridge at back or the dashing display of Kelso. These two had all their work cut out, and were the only players on the home side that showed good form. As in the first half, the Derby men had a knack of coming when least expected, and J. Goodall and Bloomer certainly made the most of any slip of their opponents, so that when Bloomer got away, he cleverly worked between the backs to within a few yards of goal, and with a slow shot beat Hillman, the latter never trying to save it. A defeat now stared the Everton men in the face, for though there was yet 25 minutes to play, they never showed form worthy of their reputation. The spectators commenced to jeer, and this did not improve matters. The efforts of the home team were certainly over, the passing being badly timed, and no matter what they did the visitors easily upset their plans. After a bit Bell received the ball, and worked into position, and sent in a fast grounder, which Robinson could not hold, and Milward rushing up, headed through. This will give my readers an idea of the work done by the home forwards-loose generally then good individual efforts on the part of one man, followed by a dash for goal. As for systematic passing there was none with the scores once more even the play livened up, and Everton certainly had the lest of it for some little time, Bell just missing his mark, and Chadwick putting in a good one, which Robinson tipped over the bar. The climax was reached when Bloomer once more showed his worth to the team by catering off and scoring the third and winning goal. What has come over the Everton team I cannot say, but the football they play at present is of a totally different stamp to that shown in the first three months of the season. The team seems out of gear, and it is not in one department alone, but all suffer. The backs are fairly good -in fact, in this match Kelso and Arridge’s play was the only redeeming feature in a disappointing exhibition. The forwards never got really going, and what passing was shown was not maintained for any length of time, and generally the half backs chipped in an spoilt matters. Had it not have been for individual work by Bell and the dash of Milward the defeat would have been even more severe, but all the same I cannot single out one of the home forwards for praise. The Derby forwards were much the better lot. They worked the ball splendidly and finished up well. The passing was close, and well-timed, and while J. Goodall and Bloomer carried off the honours, the others were equally as successful in their efforts. There was nothing of the haphazard type in their work, and the goals they scored were obtained by good football. The half backs also played a good game, and rendered the forwards every assistance. In defence they were equally good, but the indifferent play of their opponents gave them every opportunity to shine, the same may be said of the backs, for frequently they were given free kicks, and the two invariably landed the ball to their forwards, with the result that the Derby men may be said to have carried all the honours of the day, even including the goalkeeping.

EVERTON v DERBY COUNTY
The Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, April 15, 1895
Everton’s last home League game was played at Goodison Park on Saturday.  The attendance was not of the usual large dimensions for this ground, but nevertheless there would be something like 15,000 spectators present J. Goodall started, and Bloomer at once came into possession, but was neatly robbed by Stewart. A foul let in the men of Peak, the right wing, led by Hamilton, advancing rally. The leather eventually came into the possession of McMillian, who had the first shie at goal, Hillman clearing smartly. Another shot was dealt with by Hillman in a masterly manner, and a spell of play is midfield ensued. However the Derby men at last broke away, and Paul was frustrated by Hillman after the County man had shot in. at length the Evertonians arose to the occasion, Williams and Bell advancing smartly on the right, but only to force a fruitless corner, Milward heading the ball wide of the mark. Shortly afterwards a tremendous assault was made by the home team, Boyle sending over to the left, Stewart taking up the one and shooting strongly, but without the desired result. When Paul was making his way down the Derby left he was checked by Arridge, but after this reverse the visitors still advanced on right and left. Hillman cleared shots from Bloomer and McMillan in his own inimitable fashion, and then the Everton men took up the running smart work being meanwhile put in by A. Goodall, Boyle and Stewart. The Derby goalkeeper was troubled on several occasions, but the Peak goal remained intact. Robinson behaved splendidly in face of what looked like over-whelming odds, and at length he had the satisfaction of viewing his half-backs have a chance of serving. McMillan and Paul got in possession, and passed to within measurable distance of goal, McMillian shooting in. Hillman saved his charge, but John Goodall grasped the situation at once, and took up an extra special attack. Arridge saved in a most determined style, when majority of the spectators had formed the opinion that the home fortress would fall. Play was quickly at the other end after this, without however, anything resulting, though Geary made a good attempt to lower Robinson’s charge. Following this Derby made another raid, a free kick falling to them in a very favourable position. The ball was beautifully placed, but Arridge came to the rescue of his side. Everton after this dashed away, some pretty passing being shown, but the final effort by Milward went yards wide of the intended mark. Just after this the Everton goal had a very narrow escape. J. Goodall got down, and passed across to McMillan, who beat Arridge, and sent to the other wing, Hamilton having a fine opening; but luckily for Everton his shot just went the wrong side of the post. The game was than most exciting in front of Robinson, Chadwick and Bell showing a splendid movement but erratic passing in front of goal spoiled the effect. Bell soon afterwards made a brilliant individual effort, passing through his men in grand style, but his shot -a terrific one-missed its mark by a few inches only. Derby now woke up to the fact that Everton were in a most determined mood, and from the goal kick the County forwards dashed right away, and before the Evertonians hardly know that the game had been restarted J. Goodall had banged the ball past Hillman thus scoring the first goal for Derby County. It was Everton’s turn to play up, which they did to some purpose. From the centre the home forwards dashed away, but received a check from Methuen. The attack was only stayed off momentarily, however, for in a trice Everton were back again. Chadwick initiating the move passed along to Milward, who gave over to Geary, who drew level with a really magnificent shot. This success encouraged the home men to further exertions but they met a strong defence, and for a time play was in neutral territory, A run down by the Derby left culminated in Paul ending across to Bloomer, who essayed to lower the Everton colours. Hillman rushed out to save, but missed his aim. Elliott was at once to the front and saved his goal nicely amid hearty cheering. Retaliatory measures were at once adopted by the home team, bell advancing on the right and shooting grandly, but without the desired effect. A great tussle ensued for possession, but after midfield play the Everton left wing came into possession, Chadwick and Milward making great headway and Geary shooting splendidly, only to be frustrated by Robinson. A short suspension of hostilities ensued owing to a slight injury to Staley, and on resuming good attempts were made by both Bell and Geary, but the Derby custodian was in great form, and saved many times in excellent fashion. Chadwick took a corner, placing the ball beautifully into goal, but Robinson was again the stumbling block, clearing from right in the goal mouth in splendid style. A further abortive corner fell to Everton, after which a run along the visiting right was checked by Elliott after which Paul shot, which went wide. Geary was next to the fore, but he failed to break through. Just prior to the interval a most exciting incident was witnessed in front of Robinson, Geary and Bell each having very hard lines, whilst Chadwick struck the upright-exceedingly hard lines. The whistle immediately afterwards sounded for the suspension of hostilities the score being 1 goal each. With the wind in their favour in the second stage it was confidently anticipated that Everton would be quickly in front, but at the restart actual events proved otherwise for following Geary’s kick-off the County men made a spirited raid, McMillian’s shot, however going wide. Stewart took a couple of throws in which, however, failed to yield any advantage to his side, as A. Goodall took a pass intended for Geary, and gave the his forwards possession. The left wing made a useful run, after which J. Goodall was prominent, passing at the right moment to Bloomer, the young International beating Stewart and putting in a magnificent shot, which just missed its mark. Derby were now having decidedly the best of it, and for fully five minutes kept Everton defending. Arridge on one occasion made a splendid clearance, whilst a little later Kelso by a judicious kick removed play to the centre. From here the visitors worked up, and Bloomer getting hold played the ball past the backs in the easiest possible fashion and shot into Hillman, who made no attempt whatever to save his charge, Derby County thus being given the lead after the second half had been in progress ten minutes. This was a staggerer for the Everton players and their supporters, the more so as the point was obtained in a manner simple as it was unexpected. However, cheered on by their admirers to “play up,” Everton made one or two determined onslaughts, but Derby, having got the lead, were equally resolved to maintain it if possible, and every onward movement on the part of the home front rank was promptly checked, Robinson, Leiper and Methuen each playing as though his life depended on his efforts. After Stewart had forced the ball out of play at the centre, Hamilton and Bloomer made tracks for their opponents’ goal. The passing was materially assisted by Goodall and his right wing, but this move eventually came to naught. The homesters scarcely seemed at ease in their methods of attack, and after a half-hearted attempts on the part of the Everton men the outside right along with Bloomer, came along gaily. A race between Arridge and Bloomer ended in the ball being sent cut of play, and end-to-end play followed. Williams showed lamentable weakness whenever he was in front of an opponent, and Everton missed many opening in consequence. Everton continued to attack the Derby stronghold, and after repeated rebuffs victory at last rewarded their efforts. The home left wing got down, and Bell, who had one centre in place of Geary, received the ball, and sent in a powerful shot, which was too hot for Robinson to hold, and he let it drop, when Milward rushed up, and scored the second goal, thus placing the sides again on an equality. Everton now commenced to attack in a hot and strong manner, Bell working very hard in the centre. One of this passes was intercepted by Leiper, but the ball glanced over to Williams, who sent in a grand shot which topped the crossbar. Another attack came from the Everton left, wing and eventually Milward shot wide Derby County then made a strong attack, and Elliott ran across the goal at a very critical period and saved an almost certain score from J. Goodall. The visitors still continued to be on the offensive, and the Everton custodian saved cleverly from McMillian after which midfield play was the order. After this Everton took up the running and for a few minutes the Derby defence was sorely taxed, but the attackers could not break through. A corner ultimately fell to Everton, and thought this was excellently placed by Chadwick the home men could not score, Robinson proving a tower of strength in goal, Visions of the lost League championship became apparent as time drew near, which were reduced to a positive certainty as the Derby front line went along in a threatening attitude, and the ball was banged past Hillman by Bloomer, the young international’s hand almost being shook off by his enthusiastic comrades for the feat. After this Everton tried hard to retrieve their lost position, but were met by stubborn defence. The closing stages of the game were of a most exciting nature, more especially after Derby County had scored their third goal. The Everton men worked with a will, but Geary appeared to be labouring under a serious disadvantage. A rush by the Derby left culminated in Hillman saving from Paul. A spell of passing by the Everton left and centre was spoiled by Methven and then the end came, the County taking a welcome couple of points out of the Evertonians by scoring 3 goals to 2. Teams;- Everton; Hillman, goal; Kelso and Arridge, backs; Boyle, Elliott, and Stewart, half-backs; Williams, Bell, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Derby County;- Robinson, goal; Leiper and Methven, backs; Staley, A. Goodall, and Orr, half backs; Paul, McMillan, J. Goodall, Bloomer, and Hamilton, forwards.
EVERTON v.  ASTON VILLA
A  friendly game between Everton and Aston Villa has been arranged to be played at Goodison Park on Tuesday the 30th inst.

EXTRAORDINARY ALLEGATIONS AGAINST EVERTON CLUB
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, April 15, 1895
Commenting on the match between Burnley and Sunderland on Saturday, a Blackburn paper, the Lancashire Evening Express, says;- -It was stated on the ground that Everton had offered the Burnley team a £5 note each if they could beat the Wearsiders. The Burnley forwards’ play in the first half did not threaten the Everton exchequer, but on the other hand the Sunderland attack, although showing glimpses of fine play, was nowhere near so dangerous as usual. Porterfield made several lucky saves, his fisting, of which he did a good deal, being weak and risky. Lindsay, Burnley’s new centre forward, shaped promisingly, but hung on the ball much with sharp half-backs against him. In the second half Burnley were entirely on the defensive, and Porterfield married previous work by repeated weaknesses, although he had no chance with the shots that scored. McKnight was jeered by the spectators for singularly bad play.

LIVERPOOL 1 EVERTON 1
April 16 1895. The Liverpool Mercury
This friendly was played at Anfield in splendid weather, before 12,000 spectators yesterday. Ross scored for Liverpool but Hartley immediately afterwards threaded his way through the opposing ranks and equalised. At the interval the score were evens, and the second half, was fiercely contested the advantage resting with Everton, who once got the ball past Whitehead, but had the point disallowed. Result Everton 1 goal, Liverpool 1 goal. Teams: - Liverpool: - Whitehead, goal, Hannah (a) (captain), and Dunlop backs, McQueen (m), Hughes and McLeod (d), halfbacks, McQueen (h), Drummond Becton, Ross, and Kerr (n) forwards. Everton: - Hillman, goal, Adams, and Parry backs, Boyle (captain), Storrier, and Stewart. Halfbacks, Williams (w), Bell, Hartley, Elliott, and Milward forwards.

LLANDUDNO SWIFTS v. EVERTON COMBINATION
The Liverpool Daily Post- Tuesday, April 16, 1895
A huge crowd assembled at the Commissioners’ Field yesterday, in fine weather, to witness a football match between the Llandudno Swifts and the Everton Combination teams, Everton sent a strong team down, including Bob Williams, McDonald, Arridge, and Boylan, while the locals had whipped up their strongest eleven. The swifts went through the Everton defence at once, McDonald conceding a corner in clearing a grand shot from Allman. It took some time to remove the pressure, and the next moment Tommy Own forced a corner off Arridge. Then Everton made a pretty run up the left and got a corner, which was sent behind. Thirteen minutes from the start, from a good centre by Ned Hughes, Bevan clean beat Williams with a good shot at close quarters, thus scoring the first goal for the home team, amid great cheering. After level play, Turner and Allman tricked Boylan and McDonald completely, the latter shooting into Williams’s hands who calmly cleared. Hill then ran through his opponents, but Fred Jones hustled him off the ball on the goal line. Everton pressed for a long time. Then R. O. Williams placed the ball straight into Everton ground with a long shot, Williams fisting out. The next moment Allman shot past the post, and following the goal-kick, a tremendous attack was made on the Everton goal, Arridge finally hustling through the crowd and clearing on the ball of half-time. The Swifts got a corner, which was placed behind. Before half-time was called, Allman tested Williams with a daisy cutter. Half-time; Llandudno Swifts 1 goal, Everton combination nil. Five minutes from the restart Turner beat the Everton custodian a second time, amidst tremendous cheering. Everton pressed hard after this, and scored five minutes later. Then the Llandudno captain, Ned Hughes made a deliberate back for Hill in front of goal the free kick being cleared. After prolonged pressure Everton were driven back, and two clinking shot sent to Williams, one of which he kicked clumsily away, the other striking the side of the net. Then, after a visit to the other end. Turner and Allman raced right  away, the former sending a grand shot over the bar. Final result; Llandudno Swifts 2 goals, Everton combination 1 goal.

LIVERPOOL v.  EVERTON
The Liverpool Daily Post -Tuesday, April 16, 1895
This friendly match at the Anfield ground attracted a large number of spectators, the weather being delightfully fine. They had already contested four times this season, twice in League matches (Everton winning the first, and the second resulting in a draw), a friendly, and a Lancashire Cup-tie, Everton winning both the latter matches, and altogether Everton had scored 8 goals against Liverpool’s 3. Both sides trotted out their best available team for yesterday’s game, though as will be seen from the names, neither club had a representative eleven in the field. There were about 8,000 present, when Everton kicked off at 3.30,  the visitors starting with ten men only, Chadwick failing to turn up. The home side got to work at once, and from a foul given by Adams off H. McQueen, J. Mclean placed nicely, and it looked as though Hillman was going to be beaten in the first minute of play, but the ball was scrimmaged the wrong side of the post. Milward then came on the field, and made up the full complement of forwards for Everton, and the visitors at once took the latter down, when Bell shot over the bar. Liverpool retaliated in quick time, but McQueen was unfortunate with his shots, Hillman taking the leather in his usual safe style. The honesters pressed for a time, but Milward got down the left, Hannah pulling him up, and away went Liverpool again. Ross did some good work in front if Hillman, and gave the leather to Becton, who was troubled by Parry, and his parting shot was rather erratically placed, so far Liverpool had three-fourths of the play, Everton’s defence considerably troubled. A free kick gave Liverpool a chance, and through the opportunity was not at once sized Ross shortly after got the ball in the net with a grand long shot, this happening about twelve minutes from the start, the crowd breaking out into deafening cheers. Within a minute or so, however, Everton drew level, the restart seeing Hartley in possession, a goal culminating. Then Liverpool back again, Neil Kerr shot in, and McQueen, unfortunately, headed over, Milward seized hold from the goal kick, and made a tremendous lash for the Liverpool goal, his parting shot striking Whitehead on the breast and bounding behind. The homesters got rid of the corner nicely, and H. McQueen and Drummond got in a nice pass but their efforts were futile. Williams was penalised for jumping, but Bell was soon prominent and, tricking one or two of his opponents, he worked down the line and crossed to the left, where both Elliott and Milward fumbled their opportunities, and away came Liverpool again. Becton got the better of Hartley, and then Ross put in good play but was fouled by Parry. Bell next came out with a splendid hit of work. He tricked both the opposing left wingers, and getting in a nice centre, put Williams and Hartley into possession, but they failed to use their opportunity, while Elliott made a very bad mess of his attempt, after having the goal practically at his mercy. Liverpool got up on the right, Parry heading over a shot by Becton. The corner was futile and then Bell came away with another splendid burst, his shot just getting up over the bar. The game was very fast, and as Becton was going great guns up the centre, Parry tripped him, and brought down the wrath of the spectators on himself as well as word from the referee. After Hillman had again been troubled to clear. Whitehead came in for his share, but he came through the ordeal splendidly. At this stage, the men were knocking each other over like ninepins, but so far nothing of a serious nature happened. There was more vigour than science displayed, but just before the interval the Liverpool forwards burst away in a good sequence of combination, headed by Ross, but before the parting shot could be taken Adams stepped in. at the interval Everton were in front of the Liverpool goal, but when hostilities ceased the score was 1 goal each. About 12,000 lined the ground when the game was resumed. Hughes checked the first rush after the restart, and put Liverpool on the attack, but Kerr made an awful mess of what seemed a good chance of scoring. Ross and Stewart accidentally collided to the disadvantage of the Liverpudlians, but no serious harm was done. Fouls just now were as thick as could be seen in a poultry yard, and effected all he points of good football. Everton were near scoring from one in front of Whitehead, and again Boyle put in a good shot which the Liverpool goalkeeping cleverly saved. End to end visits were paid, Milward and Bell and Drummond, Ross, and Hughes respectively shining, Elliott made a grand individual effort, but Whitehead proved equal to the occasion, as he did shortly afterwards in a scrimmage round his charge. Everton kept up their attack, and Bell sent in a teaser which Whitehead miraculously kept out. Everton next got a corner kick, which Milward placed nicely. A scrimmage ensued round the goal, but the ball could not be got through. It was put in on one occasion, but was disallowed. As the game was getting to a finish Ross worked specially hard for the winning point, his play throughout being a feature of the match. Following another brush round whitehead the home left got away, Drummond sweeping the goal mouth. Adams nicked in, but he made a poor attempt to clear, and then Kerr slipped in a shot, only, however, to see the ball sail over the bar. The game finished with a spirited struggle, during which Whitehead brought out some good qualities in goal, shot after shot being met in fine style. Everton were indulged with a free kick bang in front of the home goal, which M. McQueen cleared finely. Then Whitehead was called upon to get rid of another scrimmage, and the way in which he kept goal for his side is deserving of the greatest praise. The finish arrived with the score 1 goal each. Teams;- Everton; Hillman, goal; Adams and Parry, backs; Boyle, Storrier, and Stewart, half backs; Williams, Bell, Hartley, Elliott, and Milward, forwards. Liverpool; Whitehead, goal; A. Hannah, and Dunlop, backs; M McQueen, Hughes, and J. McLean, half-backs; Kerr, Ross, Becton, Drummond, and H. McQueen, forwards.

EVERTON V. REST OF LANCASHIRE COMBINATION.
April 18, 1895. Birmingham Daily Post
Everton, as champions, played the Rest of the Combination, last evening, at Liverpool. During the first half Everton had the best of the game, and Reay scored a good goal. The Rest attacked at intervals, but the defence was safe, and half-time found Everton leading by 1 goal to 0. Reay put on a second soon after resuming, the visitors replying. McMillian added a third for Everton, who eventually won by 3 goals to 2.

EVERTON V SUNDERLAND
Liverpool Daily Post -Thursday, April 18, 1895
The following players have been chosen to represent Everton in the return League match with Sunderland, which takes place at Sunderland on Saturday next;- Everton; Hillman, goal; Kelso and Parry, backs; Boyle, Holt and Stewart, half-backs; Williams, Bell, Hartley, Chadwick and Milward, forwards.
THE RECENT THEATRICAL GALA
The final meeting of the committee was held at the Bee Hotel yesterday, under the chairmanship of Mr. G. Mahon. The treasurer’s account was submitted, which showed that after all expenses have been defrayed the sum of £291 9s remained for distribution among the following charities;- Actors’ Benevolent Fund, £10 10s; Music Hall Benevolent Fund £10 10s; Stanley Hospital, £90 3s; Bootle Hospital, £60 2s; Police Orphanage, £60 2s; and St Paul’s Eye and Ear Infirmary, £60 2s. votes of thanks were accorded to the chairman (Mr. Mahon) for his great services and the prolonged interest he had taken to promote the success of the gala; also to the secretaries (Messrs Molyneux and McKie) and to the treasurers. It may be added that during the past three years upwards of £920 has been distributed among the local charities as a result of these galas.
RESIGNATION OF THE LEAGIE APPEALS COMMITTEE
We have received information, on unimpeachable authority that as a result of the adverse comments of a certain athletic journal anent their decision in the appeal of Everton against the date of the replayed tie with Sunderland, the Appeals Committee of the Football League have sent in their resignation to the League Committee, of which Mr. J.J. Bentley is president and chairman. It will be recollected that the Management Committee altered the original date from March 30 (the date of the final for the Lancashire Cup) to April 6. Everton appealed against that decision, which the committee upheld, and altered the date to next Saturday.

EVERTON RESERVES 3 REST OF THE COMBINATION 2
April 19 1895. The Liverpool mercury
These teams met at Goodison Park last evening before a poor attendance. The visitors opened play, and the early stages were not of a very attractive character. The home players absequently had the better of matters and Reay scored the only point in the first portion of the game. Restarting the Everton forwards got under weigh again and following good play by Arridge, Reay took the ball and notched the second goal. Fish then put on a goal for the ‘'Rest;'' This was followed by a third from McMillan. A strong attack on Everton's charge was recalled by Adams, but on coming again. Fish gave completely a chance, which was utlised fully, and this being the last point record. Everton won a fair game by 3 goals to 2. Teams: - Everton: - Cook, goals, Adams (captain), and Arrdiges backs, Walker, Elliott Crawford, halfbacks, Reay (h), Clarke, Hill, McMillan, and Handford, forwards. Rest of the Combination: - Pinnell (Preston) goal, Walton (Blackburn Rovers), and Dryer (Manchester City), backs, Grier (Preston), Weir (Rawtenstall), and Taylor (Burnley) halfbacks, Hargreaves (Barnsley), Soence (Bolton), Fish (Darwin), Cumpsty (Darwin), and Kirkham (Oswaldwistle), forwards.

EVERTON v. REST OF THE COMBIANTION
The Liverpool Daily Post- Friday, March 19, 1895
Played at Goodison Park, before a poor attendance and in very wet weather, and consequently the ground was rather sticky. The visitors kicked off, and after several exchanges in midfield the home right wing broke away, and compelled Pinnell to fist away, but Reay met the rebound and scored the first goal for Everton after ten minutes’ play. After Pinnell, the visiting custodian, had again been tested, Everton were awarded a free kick, which was sent over the crossbar. Everton did all the pressing, but up to the interval they could not score a second point. Half-time arrived with Everton leading by 1 goal to nil. On resuming, Everton went straight for goal, but Elliott put outside. From the kick out Everton took up the running, and within a couple of minutes from the start Reay scored their second goal. Play continued at a much faster pace than in the first half. The visitors right wing broke away and forced a corner off Arridge, this being well placed. Fish headed the first goal for the “Rest.” Then Everton made matters more lively, and from a centre by Reay, McMillan scored Everton’s third goal. From the kick-off Cumpsty and Kirkham worked the ball down nicely, but Adams slipped in and sent them to the right about. Storrier put in a beautiful shot, which Pinnell saved at expense of a corner. Again the visitors broke away, and from a pass by Fish Cumpsty scored a rather soft goal, Cook making no attempt to stop it. Everton continued to press, but nothing further was scored, the result being a victory for Everton by 3 goals to 2. Teams;- Everton Combination.- Cook, goal; Adams and Arridge, backs; Walker, Storrier, and Crawford, half backs; Reay, Clarke, Hill, McMillian, and Elliott, forwards. Rest of Combination.- Pinnell (Preston North End), goal; Walton (Blackburn Rovers), and Dyer (Manchester City), backs; Grier (Preston North End), Weir (Rawtenstall), and Taylor (Burnley), half backs; Hargreaves (Burnley), Spence (Bolton Wanderers), Fish (Darwen), Cumpsty (Darwen), and Kirkham (Oswaldtwistle), forwards.
THE LEAGUE APPEALS COMMITTEE AND MR. BENTLEY
It having been reported that the Appeals Committee of the League have resigned owing to a serious difference with Mr. Bentley, the president whose comments on the Everton and Sunderland dispute are objected to, Mr. Lockett, secretary at the League, states that they have not resigned. Mr. Bentley’s remarks were directed against what he held to be Everton’s unfairness, and not against the Appeals Committee, who have, however, written objecting to the strictures made.

LLANDUDNO SWIFTS V EVERTON COMBINATION
April 20, 1895. The Wrexham Advertiser.
Played at Llandudno on Monday before a large crowd. The swifts scored soon after the start, and led at the interval by one goal to nil. The home team again scored, and Everton got one from a corner. The Swifts thus won by two goals to one.

LANCASHIRE COMBINATION
Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser -Saturday 20 April 1895
Everton Reserves v Newton Heath Reserves. At Everton,  Everton Reserves; Williams, goal; Adams an McDonald, backs; Walker, Storrier, and Crawford, half-backs; Reay, Clarke, Hill, Murray, and Handford, forwards,. Newton heath Reserves;- Worthington, goal; McDonald, and Cane, backs; Bates, Stone, and McFetridge, half backs; Barber, Miller, Rothwell, Grundy, and Simpson, forwards.

LLANDUDNO SWIFTS v. EVERTON COMBINATION
North Wales Chronicle Saturday, 20 April 1895
I thought there would be at least 2,000 or 3,000 people on the Commissioners’ Field at Llandudno during the match on Easter Monday, between the Swifts and Everton Combination, but I am told the receipts were only between £29 and £30. Of course allowance must be made for season tickets holders, as well as for a large number of the “poor” whom  we “have always with us,” and who generally manage to invade the sanctity of the football field without paying. The day was so hot that the referee had to take his coat off at half-time, while the players were bathed in perspiration. I have been asked whether there was a full Combination team representing Everton. By the way of replay I beg to give the names of the players;- Everton;- R. Williams, goal; Smart Arridge, and McDonald, backs; Boylan, Walker, and Crawford, halfs; Howard, Clarke, Hill, Handford, and Wright, forwards. Llandudno Swifts; R.J. Williams, goal; Fred Jones and W. Hughes, backs; R.O. Williams, A. Knight, and E. Hughes, halfs; T. Owen, Arnold Jones, Hedley Bevan, Allman, and Turner, forwards. It seemed to me the Llandudno men played with their hearts in their throats as they found themselves engaged in battle with the redoubtable Evertonians, but Knight undoubtedly dissipated that feeling in the first few minutes of play by the masterly and dashing manner in which he dispossessed the visiting forwards just as they had settled down to a passing run, and served up to his left wing. Allman and Turner were met by Boylan, and afterwards by Macdonald, but timidly at first, and more boldly afterwards, they faced their big opponents and beat them, Allman sending in a beauty, which Macdonald kicked behind his own goal. From the corner the Swifts fastened in the ball, and kept up a strong attack on the visiting goal. Tommy Owen forcing another corner off Arridge. From the Everton got away, and gave us a taste of their abilities in the shape of a  pretty passing run on the left wing, which result in a corner which Crawford placed behind. Less than a quarter of an hour from the start, Ned Hughes dropped the ball in front of the Everton goal and Bevan beat Williams with a good shot at close quarters. Tremendous cheers signalised this performance, but there was a sneaking sort of feeling about that of course. Everton would allow the Swifts to score, just for the look of the thing, don’t you know, but would not allow themselves to be beaten. Well, I don’t pretend to be infallible, but it appeared to me that the Everton men were playing as well as they could, and that they meant to win; but the Swifts were playing the better game. Their passing was smart, well timed, and accurate, while their half back play was extremely pretty and withal extremely effective, inasmuch as it completely broke up the Everton combination, and it was only by individual rushes or long shots that the latter got at R.J. Williams at all. For the rushes, the Llandudno backs amply accounted, while the few shots that reached Williams- and there were three very ugly ones among them -were promptly disposed of by that youth. One terrific assault made by the Swifts on the Everton goal is worthy of special mention, and it was a slight to see the stalwart Evertonians kicking, heading, and rushing like made about the front of the goal in vain attempts to shake off the swarming forwards of the Swifts, and it was a Bangor boy (Arridge) who finally relieved the pressure, fairly bursting through the crowd with the ball at his toe, and clearing far upfield. Half-time was called with the Swifts a goal ahead. After a good rest, a fresh start was made, and Turner and Allman again got up, the latter putting the finishing touch on a fine it of play and scoring the second goal for his side. There was, of course, jubilant cheering after this; but people cheered cautiously as it were as if afraid of arousing the Everton lions to do mischief. But they needed no arousing from the crowd. The players had done that for them, and soon the home half back line was, not beaten, but driven back on their supporters, and there, in close proximity to goal, the fight raged furiously, till, ten minutes from the restart, the ball and two or three Swifts were sent spawling into goal by a terrific rush on  the part of the desperate visitors. They put in another longish spell of pressure after this, but were finally driven back, and the last quarter of an hour were distinctly a beaten team, the Swifts beating the half-backs out and out, and sending in several good shots, some of which Williams now thoroughly roused, saved well, the others shaving the bar or hitting the side of the net. Finally, my dear friends the Swifts won by two goals to one. Such if life! Smart Arridge was far and away the best man on the field, and but for him Everton would have been beaten by four or five gaols. All the home players played a first-rate game, though one or two of them spoiled their records by making backs for their opponents in front of goal. Some of the Everton men did a little in this way too, and Mr. W. Price Smith, who proved an efficient referee did well to penalise all such offenders as came under his observation.

EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB AND THE BURNLEY TEAM
The Daily Post – Saturday, March 20, 1895
AN OFFICIAL, CONTRADICTION
TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY POST
Sir- Enclosed we send you copy of a letter we have addressed to the editor of the Lancashire Evening Express, which you will no doubt publish as you have given so much prominence to the matter referred to therein. We think, in fairness to the club, you should insert same in your paper. We cannot refrain from expressing the opinion that some inquiry might have been made by you as to the truth of the allegations before publicity, more especially as the statement has emanated from an irresponsible source, and is a reflection upon the directors. Yours, &c.,
NORTH KIRK AND CORNETT
Solicitors to the Everton Football Club Company, Limited.
15, Lord-street, Liverpool, April 18, 1895
15, Lord-Street, Liverpool, 18th April 1895,
To the Editor of the Lancashire Evening Express, Blackburn
Dear sir.- The attention of the directors of the Everton Football Club Company, Limited, has been called to an insertion in the Liverpool Echo of Monday, the 15th inst, under the heading of “The League Championship; Extraordinary Allegations against the Everton Club.” Wherein is extracted from your paper a statement that the Everton had offered the Burnley team a £5 note each if they could beat the Wearsiders, implying thereby that the former had been bribed by the Everton Club. We are instructed to point out that there is no truth of foundation whatever in the suggestion, and on behalf of the Everton Football Club Company, Limited to give an emphatic denial thereto, and at the dame time in the interest of sport, as well as in fairness to the Everton Club, to demand a withdrawal of the charges made and an apology therefor, as the club cannot allow suggestions of this character to pass unnoticed and unchallenged. We are sending a copy of this letter to the Liverpool Echo and await your early reply;- yours &c., NORTH KIRK, AND CORNETT.
Solicitors to the Everton Football Club Company, limited.

FOOTBALL NOTES
The Liverpool Daily Post, Saturday, April 20, 1895
A cutting from a Blackburn paper was published in the echo last Monday which stated that the Everton directors had offered a £5 note to each of the Burnley team of they succeeded in beating Sunderland. So far as the Echo was concerned, the silly charge against the Everton Club was looked upon as a piece of unmitigated impudence, and the paragraph was simply published as a joke. The directors of the Everton Club are much too good sportsmen for such an idea even to cross their minds, let alone to put it into operation, as was suggested. At the Everton and Liverpool match on Monday one of our representatives met a member of the Everton directorate, and the paragraph in question cropped up, and it was then suggested that a “lawyer’s letter” should be sent. However, it is not to be regretted that the Everton committee have taken the matter up, although it may appear infra dig, to notice it, as it may, perhaps, act as a curb on some of the newspaper correspondents in the quarter from which the paragraph emanated, as this is not the first time the Everton Club has been similarly assailed. Another “wooden-headed” rumour was floated when Liverpool was playing Preston North End on Good Friday, to the effect that Preston North End had been got at so as to let Liverpool win. Public opinion this week so far as it concerns football has been much in sympathy with the Appeals Committee in connection with the League. It is felt that the criticisms on their action made in certain quarters were unwarranted, and everything considered, showed bad taste on the apart of those who published them. The Appeals Committee (Messrs, Clegg, Crump and Forest) is composed of gentlemen outside the League, and it ought not for a moment to be supposed that its action one way or the other could be biased. Naturally the work performed by the committee is of a delicate character and requires fine handling, and there is not the slightest doubt that in reversing the decision of the League’s Management Committee in respect to the figuring of the match between Everton and Sunderland, they dealt with the matter is a truly legal and fair-minded manner. The appeals Committee was elected for the purpose of considering such cases as that recently brought before it, and rather than condemn it for what it has done, the reverse should have been the order of things. The League cannot be held responsible for the latest development of dogmatism displayed, and how that body intend to take the matter will be awaited with some interest by the public. It is said that Mr. Molyneux, the Everton secretary, tried to bring certain matters relating to this same subject at the League meeting held in Liverpool a short time ago, but they were not entertained. The annual meeting is not far off, and probably the whole matter will then be reopened. We know for a fact that Mr. Molyneux is in the habit of calling a spade by its name, and some straight hitting will probably be indulged in. Let us hope the meeting, when it is held, will be open to the whole public Press.
It is extremely difficult to try and sum up the form of the Everton players against Derby County. One point this season out of League matches and none last is not what is looked for from an Everton point of view. The Derby County team, as was pointed out last week, have been going such big guns lately that it did not come altogether as a surprise that Everton went under. Especially when the Derbyites’ from against Blackburn Rovers is put into the scale in their favour. Still looking at the position the two teams occupy in the competition. Everton ought to have won-at least, they were expected to. Touching the play, however, on Saturday, there is no disguising the fact that Everton were outplayed by their opponents. The County were the better lot all round, and thoroughly deserved their success. In attack they were up to a certain point almost irresistible, and but for the grand back play of Kelso and Arridge, and Hillman’s goalkeeping, the score against Everton would have been more than 3 to 2. The Derby forwards collectively and individually showed better style, more resource, and were faster with the ball. How to account for this is puzzling, unless it is due to having such an experienced pivot to work on as John Goodall. The old hand kept his men in grand combination, and as they met with little resistance from the Everton half backs, who played a wretchedly bad game, the Everton defence had a good deal of work to put up with. Rarely indeed has the Everton half back line given such a show of poor football. Holt was greatly missed from his place, for Elliott, although he works hard, is a lot behind “Johnny,” as well as lacking that quick, bright action which shows that Holt takes in the position of affairs at once. To make matters worse, Stewart is decidedly off colour, and this fact was very noticeable. Bell and Milward were the only two forwards on the home side who displayed anything like their usual form. There is no doubt Fred Geary was put off his play be a rowdy lot of spectators hissing and jeering at him. It is impossible for a man to maintain his equilibrium if made the subject of such insults as Geary was. It is not the first time the thing has happened, and it would be as well, if the experiment is ever repeated against any man on the Everton ground, for him to walk off the field. Honest people would respect him for it, and so also, we are sure, would the club. Coming to the back division, Arridge played one of his best games. His clearances were timely, and done with judgement, and by his own dash he several times saved his goal. Kelso also was in good form. Hillman kept his charge well, but he certainly ought to have cleared out the second goal which was scored. He seemed to be waiting for someone to appeal. If this was so it was a suicidal thing for a goalkeeper to do. It is better to get rid of the shot, and then, if necessary, appeal. As has been said, the Derby men showed good form all round, but if there are two to be singled out they are J. Goodall and Bloomer. The half backs showed themselves heaps in front of the Everton trio. It was a terrible slaughtering for Everton as well as their first League defeat on their own ground this season.
The closing games of the League competition evidently are going to be full of surprises. During the last week or two we have had every evidence of this, especially in the Easter matches. To a certain extent, the chief interest has been centred in the doings of the leading pair of clubs-Sunderland and Everton, but all the excitement has been worked up by the bottom division. Half a dozen or so of the clubs occupying places at the foot of the ladder have been in such a tangle that it was impossible to say which three would be in the test games, and even now it is not positive which they will be. However, to-day’s games will pretty well decide which is the champion League club of the season, and also the three who will be required to fight for their places. Such an interesting struggle has not previously been witnessed in connection with the League competition. Should the result of the Everton and Sunderland match to—day end in favour of the Liverpool Club, the latter will still be 2 points behind their great rivals in the North. If otherwise, then the matter is settled; for, supposing that Everton afterwards get the better of Aston Villa, Sunderland will have secured the premier honours of the season by scoring 47 points out of a possible 60, while Everton will only have taken 43. Should they tie in points as it is possible for them to do at this moment, then Everton, in the two games left them to play, will have to increase their goal average enormously to get the better of Sunderland. Taking the form of the two teams at present, such a result as this is very, very doubtful. Everton have fairly had the League championship thrown at them this season, but how they have accepted the opportunities given them is well known.
The players in the Everton and Liverpool “friendly” match at Anfield on Monday can scarcely be congratulated on their display of football, which was more vigorous than scientific, the result -a goal each- was a proper finish to the game, which was of a regular Bank-Holiday stamp. For a young goalkeeper Whitehead gave a most efficient display between the Liverpool “sticks” some of his saves being of a most brilliant character, and there is little doubt if he takes care of himself he has a future before him. M. McQueen and Hughes were in good form at half back for Liverpool. Adams, the Everton back, looks like regaining old form, Storrier played well at centre half, but he should try and avoid committing so many fouls. The forward play was not very impressing on either side, their principal work being confirm to knocking such other out, though some of the spectators probably enjoyed this. The clubs have already met five times and there is still another meeting pending-the final for the Liverpool and District Cup.
THE EVERTON CLUB AND THE BURNLEY TEAM
In regard to the letter on the above subject which appears elsewhere, we need scarcely say we never published the report referred to as in any way reflecting upon the Everton directors but simply (and obviously as we thought) as a “frightful example” of the folly into which those hostile to Everton allow themselves to be betrayed in the Press and elsewhere.
LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
It has been decided to play off the final for the Liverpool Cup on Monday, the 29th inst, and kick off 6 p.m. Representatives of Everton and Liverpool met on Thursday, and tossed for choice of ground, the result being that the match will be played at Goodison Park.
Everton v Sunderland, at Sunderland
Everton; Hillman, goal; Kelso and Parry, backs; Boyle, Holt and Stewart, half-backs; Williams, Bell, Hartley, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.
Sunderland; Doig, goal; McNeill and Gow, backs; Dunlop, McCreadie and Johnston, half-backs; Gillespie, Miller, Campbell, Harvey, and Hannah, forwards.
Everton Combination v. Newton Heath Reserves, at Goodison Park; 4 p.m.
Everton Combination-Williams, goal; Adams,  and McDonald, backs; Walker, Storrier, and Crawford, half-backs; Reay, Clarke, Hill, McMillian and Handford, forwards

SUNDERLAND V EVERTON
April 22, 1895. Yorkshire Herald.
The final League match of the season between the above teams was played at Sunderland, before about 18,000 spectators drawn from all parts of the north. Everton won the toss, but Sunderland were the first to put on pressure, and for a considerable time the game was even, though Everton's defence was more frequently tested. Holt was temperately injured. At length McCreadie scored for Sunderland from a free kick in the goalmouth. Interval score –Sunderland one goal to Everton nil. On resuming both ends were visited in turn, and McReadie for Sunderland just shot wide. Bell did ditto at the other end. After this both sides registered a goal, but Everton, although they made a good attempt, were unable to equalise, and the game ended as follows: - Sunderland, two goals; Everton, one goal.

SUNDERLAND 2 EVERTON 1
April 22 1895. The Liverpool Mercury
This match drew a gate of some 20,000 spectators at Sunderland. The teams were not at their best, and though Everton made but a poor show against Derby County, the interest in the proceedings was not in the least discounted. The gates was thrown open two hours before the time of starting and at four o'clock the teams turned out as follows : - Everton: - Hillman, goals, Kelso, and Arridge, backs, Boyle (captain), Holt, and Stewart, halfbacks, Williams, Bell, Hartley, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Sunderland: - Doig, goal, McNeil, and Gow, backs, Dunlop, McCreadie, and Johnston, halfbacks, Gillespie, Harvey, Campbell, Miller, and Hannah forwards. Boyle won the choice of ends, and his side played with the sun behind them. Campbell opened the game, and broke clean away, but being pressed by Holt, sent in a long shot, which Hillman had no difficulty in clearing, and on returning again the ball was driven over the line. From the goal kick Hartley and Bell executed some fine touches, but the dasting effort from the latter unfortunately went wide. Then followed a sustained attack on the Everton line. Holt was frequently prominent both in tackling, and holding the ball away, but eventually Johnston placed it nicely to Harvey, who in turn parted to Hannah, with the result that Both Stewart and Arridge were beaten, and the outside man sent in a shot which sailed high over the bar. Coming again, Hannah forced a corner off Stewart, and McCreadie sent in a grand low shot which, Hillman attended to in good fashion. At length Williams and Bell broke the monotony of pressure on their defence, and raced smartly down the right, and though McCreadie temporarily checked then, Bell recovered and sent across to Milward, who levelled a hard shot at Doig, which was only cleared at the expense of a corner. Their eventually cleared, and then Gillespie and Miller took up the running only to find themselves well tackled by Kelso, but Dunlop immediately afterwards fastened on the ball and shot in strongly along the ground and it seemed to be out of the reach of Hillman, who however, threw himself across the goalmouth and cleverly scrooped the ball away, conceding a corner, which, gave the Wearsiders no advantage, for play was quickly at the other end, where Bell was fouled by Johnston near goal, and from the free kick, Chadwick shot high over the bar. Following that the Sunderland forwards worked nicely together, and after Hillman had safely got away a hard shot from Miller he was compelled to run out to save from Hannah, who had cleverly eluded Stewart and Arridge. Then Following a smart run down by Chadwick and Milward, and the ball was sent across to Bell who drove it into the net, but the referee ruled the point offside. The play was quickly at the other end, and Miller had a clear course, but he too was pulled up for offside. Harvey fouled Stewart, and from the kick the Evertonians took up a good position, and Boyle levelled a shot at Doig's charge but the ball rebounded from the bar and the home forwards worked grandly down, Hannah sending in a stinging shot, which Hillman saved by throwing itself full length at the ball. Harvey gave the knee to Holt, and the play was suspended for a few minutes, but on resuming Milward and Chadwick had the better of the tussle with Johnston and Gow, and the outsider shot in strongly to Doig, who sent the attempt well and cleared, Campbell was pulled up for offside play and a few minutes later he shot into the net, but he was again palpably offside and the point was disallowed. During the next few minutes, Hillman had a busy experience but he met every effort, and finally punted down to Williams, who raced along and gave Bell a good chance to score, but he shot wide. In close following Hannah sent in a long high shot, which Hillman attended to, and on Sunderland getting under weigh again Holt fouled Miller, when close in, and the latter taking the kick tipped the ball to McCreadie, who shot strongly into the net, thus scoring the first goal 35 minutes from the commencement of play. Holt was again at fault and McNeil placed the ball nicely up to Harvey, who shot over the bar. From a corner off Stewart, Miller put in a beautiful oblique shot, which appeared to be going under the bar, when Hillman tripped it over-a grand save. A moment later Hartley ran down the centre, and after both Chadwick and Bell had supplemented Williams sent in a beauty, but Doig, like Hillman was in his best mood. Hartley next tested the Sunderland custodian, who fisted clear, and then Bell sent in a beauty, which just missed the mark. Nothing further was scored up to half time, when Sunderland had the lead of a goal to nil.
On resuming the play was of an even character and for the first ten minutes there was little between the teams. Kelso and Arridge the former especially, put in good defensive work. A couple of corners of Stewart and Arridge was safely got away, and at the other end, Williams had a good chance but shot badly, Hartley got away after assistance from Chadwick and bell, and getting the ball back again from the latter parted to Chadwick, who equalised with a long low shot ten minutes after resuming play. Then Bell was pulled up for offside when making straight for goal. The Evertonians at this juncture looked like taking the lead when Gow kicked powerfully away, and Campbell lying well up scored a quarter of an hour off time. The remainder of the game was evenly contested and nothing further was scored. Sunderland won a hard game by 2 goals to 1.

EVERTON RESERVES 7 NEWTON HEATH RESERVES 0
April 22 1895. The Liverpool mercury
Played at Goodison Park.
Everton Team: - Williams, goal, Adams, and McDonald, backs, Walker, Storrier, and Crawford, halfbacks, Reay, Clarke, Hill, Murray, and Handford, forwards.

EVERTON REVIEW
April 22 1895. The Liverpool mercury
The Everton team journeyed to Durham on Friday last, and spent a sound a quiet evening in the old cathedral town, competing the journey to Sunderland on the Saturday afternoon. Despite the chances to obtaining the League championship there was no lack of interest on the part of the Wearsiders, and in addition to the support of the immediate district there were numerous excursions into the town, and early in the afternoon the streets were thronged. Whatever doubts were entertained as to a loss on the gate due to the postponements of the fixture were instantly dispelled, for on arrival at the ground an hour before the start, it appeared well packed, and at four o'clock when the teams came onto the field, its capacity was taxed to the utmost and late arrivals had a very poor chance of witnessing the game with say degree of comfort. The Evertonians had no special training for the encounter, but the Sunderland men were determined to win the championship by points, and spent the week in strict training at Dean Holmes. Wilson and Scott were unable to take part in the game owing to injuries received at Burnley, and though Parry made the journey with the Everton men he was not quite up to the mark, and it was decided at the last moment to plat Arridge. The play opened very brisky, and from start to finish there was scarely an infication of slackening of speed. During the first few minutes the Wearsiders had a little in in hand, as far as the movemoves of play was concerned, but they found in Hillman and Kelso a pair of most capable defenders, and, strive as they would, Sunderland efforts were most ably met. The Everton forwards line was some time in getting into its proper stride, but after the first quarter of an hour the teams were on something like an equality, and up to the close of the game the issue was trembling in the balance. The Evertonians were distinctly unfortunate is being robbed of what appended to be a legitimate goal in the first minutes of play, and most probably the ‘'first blood'' would have had some bearing on the subsequently play of the visitors. After the first goal was scored against them, however, they paled slightly until Chadwick equalised, and from this point to the close, the spectators were kept at a high pitch of excitement. There was little to chose between the forwards. The Sunderland van combined slightly better than the opposing line, which, however, made up the deficiency by better individual efforts. The home forwards lost no opportunity of shooting what any bars opening was presented, and one feature of the attack was the fine work of Hannah who rarely shot wide of the mark, and with Harvey proved the more resourceful wing. Had Campbell's special mission been to just keep within the offside limit he performed his work to a nicely, but when the whole line got in working order he kept his wings well employed. McCreadie played a good centre, halfback game, as also did Dunlop, and both McNeil and Gow were always safe. Doig kept out some well directed shots, and the one that beat him, gave him very little adopt to clear. Coming to the Everton forwards, as above stated, they were very good individually and at times their passing was not one whit behind that displayed by their opponents but there were coursions, when they gave the opposing halves every opportunity of intercepting their passes, and these invariably led to their opponents getting frequently on good portions. Chadwick was the most effective of the line and Bell ran a close second, while Hartley did well in the centre. The halfbacks play was not up to the usual standard. Holt was hurt early on, and was of very little assistance to his side afterwards. Stewart preferment were fair, but Boyle played a steady all round game, and experience the worst of ill luck in case of his attempts at scoring, when the ball struck the crossbar altogether out of the reach of the custodian. Both Kelso and Arridge were crippled the former in the first ten minutes, and the latter close upon the second half of play. And the way in which, these two managed to keep their charge intact under such conditions was simply marvelous. The feature of the game was the magnificent display of the goalkeeper by Hillman who undoubtedly saved his side from a heavy defeat. His performance was of such a high-class character that it was even appreciated to the fullest by the home supporters. He had not the slightest chance of saving the two goals scored against him.

CHAMPIONSHIP- SUNDERLAND WIN IT AGAIN
Athletic News- April 22, 1895
By Tom Tiddler
Saturday was a day of football finals, and not the least important of these was the final for the League championship between Sunderland and Everton at Sunderland. Strictly speaking, of course there is no final in respect of the League championship as for the English Cup. Virtually, however, Sunderland and Everton’s return match amounted to that, it settled the destination of the title for another season. There is no need to go back over the events which had postponed the match from the 30th ult. They are subjects of controversy, and more than enough ink has already been spilled and more than enough tempers have been spoiled in settling who was to blame. The point is, have Sunderland suffered any financial loss as a consequence? I am bound to say that they suffered none on Saturday, simply because the Newcastle-road ground would not have held more than the 20,000 who crowded into it. Postponed matches are very often “frosts,” but the rights and wrongs of Sunderland and Everton, on the contrary, had the effect of whetting rather than damping the public interest. As a result the attendance was the largest ever assembled at Sunderland. Everton may make her mind up and will be no claim for compensation on Saturday. The weather was glorious and the spectators broiled in the sun, the state of the lookers-on and the chief actors was much worse, as the game was over both sides were dog-tired and for their training that enabled them to keep on the funeral pace at the finish. Any idea that Everton would be made to feel the crowd’s disappear for the their tactics towards Sunderland was on their appearance. They could have had heartier reception- heartier even than that of Sunderland-and every bit of fine play, no matter by whom, was cheered impartially, whilst the players conducted themselves with marked moderation, fouls being few and far between despite the momentous issue at stake. The teams were played into position by a band of Edinburgh pipers, whose “skirling” must have made the Wearsiders feel as if they were at home in “Bonnie Scotland,” They ranged up as follows;- Sunderland;- Doig, goal; McNeill and Gow, backs; Dunlop, McCreadie, and Johnston, half-backs; Gillespie, and Harvie, (right wing), Campbell (centre), Miller and Hannah (left wing), forwards. Everton; Hillman, goal; Kelso and Arridge, backs; Boyle, Holt and Stewart, half-backs; Williams, and bell (right wing), Hartley, (centre), Chadwick, and Milward (left wing), forwards. Referee; Mr. J.H. Strawson (Lincoln). If Everton sorely missed some men, so did Sunderland; the abstentious, due to accidents and other causes, practically squared accounts. A terrific fight was witnessed in the three-quarters of an hour; not the runaway affair by any means that Sunderland’s supporters had sanguinely hoped; to be sure they were oftener attacking than attacked. But Everton’s forwards were always on the move, and lost nothing by neglecting to shoot for goal at the least opening. The rival front-rank were great contrasts in the method of aggression. Everton shot whenever they had a chance; Sunderland worked the ball right down before they made their effort. Both styles had their advantages and drawbacks, for if a lucky kick by the Everton backs could spoil the finest combination by Sunderland the shots by Everton’s forwards generally had to travel a long distance, and when the ball did not go astray Doig had plenty of time to pick it up without the risk of being charged over the line. From the spirit with which Sunderland started I expected to see a big score; the defence, however, was superb -I mean Hillman’s, for Hillman was the star of Everton, Arridge playing only a second-rate game and Kelso being but just a shade better. The consequence was from Dunlop, Miller, and Hannah; his great reach served him in good stead, and he saved shots that some goalkeepers could not have touched. As for charging him, that was a thing which the home forwards were chary about; his big bulk forbade it, and once in the course of the game when Campbell plucked up courage and went at him, Hillman coolly seized the ball with one had and with the other pushed Campbell aside. To the consternation of the home supporters, Everton managed to work the ball past Doig first, and there was a sigh of relief when the word “off-side” went round, and the referee disallowed a point for which Bell, Williams, Chadwick, and Boyle had worked hard. To balanced it Sunderland also were disallowed a goal for off-side. the infringement of the rules came mostly from Everton’s forwards and if Mr. Strawson had been sharp, and promptly stopped these smart practices the home team would have been placed in a very unfair position. Brilliant individual play by Miller and Hannah had no result-Miller was as slippery as an eel, and created immense enthusiasm by dodging Holt and Kelso, and bringing Hillman to the ground, while Hannah was also at his best. All their efforts had no result until Holt fouled Miller. Then the ice was broken, for Miller, taking the kick, just passed the ball lightly to McCreadie, and the next moment it was into the net. Almost immediately Holt nearly gave his side away in exactly the same manner; it didn’t quite come off a second time. Doig had to deal with others, dead on, the slightest bungling at which would have let them through. Sunderland began the second half of the game, still leading by a goal. The pace was perceptibly slower, especially on the part of the home team; it required Everton to score to make them go ahead. They had not long to wait, for Chadwick running from midfield equalised with a left-foot shot; no one really tried to stop him, and between Doig expecting the backs to clear, and their expecting him to do the same, a rather soft goal accrued. Everybody was then on  tenderhooks. The players were so fagged with the heat and their previous efforts that the pace dropped to little more than a walk. Had the result been a draw nobody would have been astonished though much disappointed. It was a rare bit of resolution, a final concentration of their nearly exhausted energies that gave Sunderland the lead, in which McCreadie co-operated, putting the ball cleverly over Holt’s head to Campbell, who dodged Kelso, and scored a grand winning goal, shooting obliquely in one corner while Hillman again thraw his height and weight on the ground in a gallant attempt to save. That is how Sunderland gained the verdict by two goals to one, and by it secured the League championship by more than a mere matter of goal average. There was some nice play, but it was eventless. On the whole, Sunderland deserved to win. They were the better team unquestionably at all points except in goal; the forwards excelled- Miller and Hannah in the first half, Campbell and Gillespie in the second. They had also a capital defence, and here McCreadie was always more than a match for Holt, and McNeill, if less strong than Gow, was just as safe; Doig kept goal well. The Everton forwards were behind Sunderland combination; they were very swift and constant triers; Stewart was the pick of the halves; Holt was not happy, he was kicked twice, and that is, perhaps the reason why his light was rather under a bushel; the backs were somewhat erratic; it was Hillman who really saved the game in a sense for Everton. I end as I began, that his a daring and successful goalkeeping was one of the features of a great game. 

THE LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT
Athletic News -Monday, April 22, 1895
By Loiterer
Everton and Liverpool met once more on Easter Monday, and the result was a draw of one goal each. I don’t know that there was anything great shown on either side, and probably no better result could be expected. There was only a moderate gate as attendances go when these clubs meet, and the game was pleasantly contested. Now and again there was shady bits introduced, and the play without being of the League order was fairly well contested. The two teams have yet to meet in the Liverpool Cup Competition. The event takes place at Goodison Park, on Monday, the 19th. Everton have had the pull over their rivals at all points, the fixtures at Goodison Park realising more money; whilst in the tossing for the Lancashire Cup, as well as the Liverpool trophy they had choice of ground, and the results show them to be the superior parties.

SUNDERLAND v  EVERTON
The Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, April 22, 1895
In view of their important engagement with Sunderland, Everton left Liverpool on Friday morning, an stayed overnight in Durham, travelling on to Sunderland on Saturday morning. Parry travelled with Everton team, but at the last moment it was decided to play Arridge in his place, the giant Welshman not being very well. The weather was beautifully fine and warm, and from such a steady stream of spectators set in towards the ground. Excursion trains from all the neighbouring towns contributed largely to the gate, while the Sunderland people swarmed in hundreds to see the game. At three o’ clock there were 15,000 people on the ground, as four o’clock approached the enclosure became terribly packed, the accommodation proving insufficient for the extraordinary demand made upon it. The Sunderland directorate had every reason to feel satisfied at the packed “house,” for the gate was a long way he biggest they have had this season. Done Holme was the happy hunting ground of the Wearside team during the week, and they were reported to be particularly fit. The home team were the first to appear, and they were cheered by a crowd of over 20,000 as Doig, in the absence of Wilson, led the men into the arena. Everton followed a couple of minute later, and they were very warmly received, Boyle won the toss, and Sunderland started with their faces to the sun. Campbell started, and the homesters at once rushed down, Campbell sending in a weak one, which Hillman had no difficulty in negotiating, Kelso passed out to bell, and the inside right dashed away, finally shooting wide. Several pretty exchanges in midfield followed, and then Harvey pressed Arridge, but the Everton back cleared cleverly. Hannah next got possession, and tricking Holt he shot strongly, but the ball passed harmlessly over the bar. The homesters came down again in battle array, and McCreadie sent in a beauty, which Hillman however, cleanly got rid of. At last the Everton half-backs succeeded in stopping for a time the onslaught of the homesters, and Milward from a pass by Holt, sent in one which forced Doig to give a corner. This came to nothing and the home right wing again swooped down upon the Everton goal. A brisk passage at arms close to the Everton 12 yards line ended in Dunlop shooting, but again Hillman proved equal to the occasion. Chadwick was next conspicuous for a brilliant run through his field and passing nicely across to Bell, the latter seemed certain of scoring when he was fouled by Johnston, Mr. Strawson allowing the free kick, but Chadwick could do no better than shoot over the bar. Sunderland forwards once more moved off in business-like fashion, and Hillman was sore beset by Miller and Hannah, having to run out to a shot from the latter. Then Everton got another look in, the forwards all moving off in pretty fashion. The movement culminated by Bell sending the leather into the net, but the referee ruled the point off-side. a minute later Sunderland were again in front of Hillman and Miller appeared to have the goal at his mercy when he too was called up for being off-side. The Everton left wing forced a corner from McNeil, and from this Milward tried hard to rush the ball through, but Doig proved too quick for him, and the danger was cleared. Again Sunderland took the leather down, and Hannah sent in a beauty. Hillman saved brilliantly, and a second later Harvie returned strongly, the ball just going outside. Bell and Williams made a pretty movement along the right, and passing to Hartley the ball was worked right to the Sunderland goal, when the Everton centre weakly lost possession. Up to this point play had been very fast and fairly even, the Wearsiders only having slightly the better of the exchanges. The game was delayed a couple of minutes through Harvie coming in contact with Holt, and on resuming Milward sent in a long shot, which fell into Doig’s hands. Then Miller beat Holt with a wonderful bit of clever play, and shooting swiftly Hillman had to throw himself on the ground to keep out the ball. This he did, the home forwards swarming round him. Finally Campbell headed the leather into the net, but the point was disallowed as being offside. Everton once more got away on the right, and Williams passing to Bell the latter had a good chance, when he shot widely over the bar. Sunderland now again ran down, and when close in Holt fouled Miller badly. This cost Everton very dear, for Miller, taking the kick, passed to McCreadie, and the latter sent the ball spinning into the net amid wild cheers of the spectators. Thus rewarded the Wearsiders played up with redoubled vigour and twice in rapid succession the Everton goal was jeopardised. Hillman, however, was in rare form, and he kept out the shots with marvellous dexterity and skill. A long spell of midfield play followed, and then Williams sent in a good shot which, found a resting place in Doig’s arms. Chadwick then dribbled prettily, and had a shie, but without success. Everton were now getting more of the game, and both Milward and Bell tried shots. Neither, however, were successful, Hartley spoiling the first and the second going wide. Sunderland then got down and Hillman was again subjected to a severe trial, Hannah sending in a couple of beauties, but the ex-Burnley man was not to be beaten, and he saved wonderfully, the interval arriving with the score in Sunderland’s favour by a goal to nil. On crossing over, Sunderland again ran down dangerously, but they were cleverly checked by Kelso, who covered Arridge, when the latter was beaten, in a masterly manner. Chadwick and Bell then worked the leather up smartly towards Doig, but the movement ended in nothing. Bell shooting outside. The homesters again forced play, and Stewart conceded a corner to Campbell, but it was cleared effectually by the Everton backs. Stewart soon after brought himself again into prominence by fouling Miller close in goal, but the threatened danger was dissipated by McCreadie shooting outside. Everton again tried to break away, and Milward showed up prettily, but he could do nothing more than shot wide. Williams then had a try, but without success, and then Chadwick, from a neat pass by Hartley, dribbled cleverly up, and sent the ball into the corner of the net, Doig touching it but falling to keep it out. Everton now played up strongly, but the home defence was equal to all emergencies, Chadwick and Williams both sending in shots that were easily disposed of by Doig. Play then slowed down considerably, and it was evident that the warm afternoon was taking effect on the players. Sunderland were having slightly the best of matters, and shots from their front rank were frequent. Hillman, however, was in wonderful form, and it is questionable whether the ex-Burnley man ever played a more brilliant game. A nice movement on the part of Everton ended in Hartley shooting over, and then the homesters again got within range, Campbell, fifteen minutes from the re-start, scoring with a magnificent shot. The remainder of the game was comparatively quiet. Everton making several attempts to equalise, but without result, and a well-contested match ended with a victory for the Wearsiders by 2 goals to 1. Teams;- Sunderland;- Doig, goal; McNeil and Gow, backs; Dunlop, McCreadie, and Johnston, half backs; Gillespie, Miller, Campbell, Harvey, and Hannah, forwards. Everton; Hillman, goal; Kelso and Arridge, backs; Boyle, Holt and Stewart, half backs; Williams, Bell, Hartley, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.

SUNDERLAND v.  EVERTON
Sunderland Daily Echo-Monday, April 22, 1895
VICTORY FOR SUNDERLAND
The Sunderland team concluded the League tournament on Saturday by their long-delated return match with Everton, at Newcastle-road. Various circumstances combined to give it unusual interest in the public eyes. The match should have been played originally on March 30th, but was postponed by the Appeal Committee of the League, at Everton’s  request, on the understanding that Everton should recoup the Wearsiders for any loss they were shown to have sustained by reason of such postponements. Eight excursions in connection with the match were run from Liverpool, Manchester, the Consett and Blackhill district, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Saltburn, Newcastle, and other parts, and were largely used by football enthusiasts, anxious to witness a match which was scarcely second in interest and importance to the final for the English Cup. The teams were as follows;- Sunderland;- Doig, goal; McNeil and Gow, backs; Dunlop, McCreadie, and Johnston, half backs; Gillespie, Miller, Campbell, Harvey, and Hannah, forwards. Everton; Hillman, goal; Kelso and Arridge, backs; Boyle, Holt and Stewart, half backs; Williams, Bell, Hartley, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.Referee- Mr. J.H. Strawson (Lincoln). The first stir in the town over the great match at Newcastle-road was provided by the arrival of Dr. Guthrie’s celebrated band of bagpipers from Edinburgh, who had been engaged, with much enterprise, by the Sunderland committee to play incidental music on the field. They were called “boys,” probably in the Irish sense of the word, “bhoys,” at any rate they were braw laddies enough, and as they matched along Bridge-street at two o’clock, with colours flying, the pibroch sounding high and shrill and the Saxton drum rubadubbing to a lively tune, they were irresistently attractive, and
THE BRAVE SHOW
Drew thousands into the thoroughfare. The gates of the enclosure had been opened as early as 2 p.m., in expectation of the rush of spectators, which did not fail to ensue. So great was the interest in the issue at Liverpool that the press of that city was specially represented, and the press-box was almost as congested with scribes as the stands with spectators. The Wearsiders led the way into the field amid the applause of 20,000 spectators; estimates varied, and some latitude of calculation must be allowed; still, when those who had a free view from the tops of adjacent house are added, 20,000 is not an excessive calculation. The applause had not died down when it was generously renewed by the appearance of Everton, dressed in blue and white, which, as contrasted with the red and white stripes of the home team, formed quite a parterre of colours.
THE GAME
Referee Strawson piloted the ball to the centre and middled it, preparatory to the commencement of the tug-of-war. Then Doig and Boyle sun a coin between then, which Boyle succeeded in naming. The consequence was that Everton took the top end of the field, thereby placing the sun in Sunderland’s eyes. At 3.59 p.m.  Campbell started. Going along, and keeping possession, he tested Hillman with a straight drive, which that trusty custodian easily turned aside. It seemed as if Sunderland had made up their minds to be the first to score, and the crowd
CLAMOURED HOARSLEY
As the Wearsiders were seen to verge on the Everton goal and subject it to a series of shots. None of these proved effective, and presently Bell changed the venue with a rapid run, which put McNeill and Gow into a defensive position. The attack was not prolonged, and in a very few minutes the home forwards raced towards the top end again, where Miller drove outside. At the other end McNeill repulsed an attempt to counter; then Hannah got into his stride, and had a glorious chance, which he would assuredly have converted to good purpose had not Arridge himself on “Jimmy,” and so spoiled him aim that the ball travelled wide. The first corner of the game fell to Stewart, and from the kick in McCreadie with a beautiful effort awoke the echoes prematurely as it proved, for Hillman was
NOT TO BE HOODWINKED
Just yet, and well did he maintained the integrity of his charge. At the end of half an hour the sheet was still blank. Just as the minute hand passed that point the premier goal of the game came to Sunderland from a free kick for a foul against Holt, who had upset Miller. The free kick to Sunderland was auspicious, for, Miller tipping the ball to McCreadie, the Sunderland centre half, without a moment’s hesitation lodged the circular behind the “sticks,” and peal upon peal of popular music proclaimed the glad tidings far and wide that Sunderland were a goal to the good. Like true-bred bloodhounds the Wearsiders were not content with the grip that they had got at last; Miller was almost the hero of a second exploit similar to the first, for straight from the centre he ran forward, and then took such accurate aim that the ball was passing throughout an inch over Hillman’s head; the big
CUSTODIAN JUMPED UP
And tilted the ball over the bar, Sunderland secured a corner. It could not be turned to account, and Everton would have balanced the score if Gow had not pulled up Bell with a suddenness that threw the latter on to his back. The assailants were not to be shaken off without a struggle, and Williams sent the ball plump into Doigs hands. As he cleared, Doig seemed to run out more than the regulation distance, and it was lucky for Sunderland that a penalty kick was not in consequence given against them. Everton were not quick enough to claim it. With the approach of the interval the “Toffees” redoubled their efforts, and only the steady defence of the home backs prevented a score. Battling against the sun the Wearsiders were decidedly handicapped; the men were almost dazzled by its rays; they struggled on, however, and the last feature was a run into the Everton goal mouth, where Hillman twisted a shot by Gillespie round the uprights. The corners failed, and a truce was called with the intermediate score-
Sunderland 1 goal, Everton Nil
The interval was whiled away by the pipers y sweetly. As in the first half, Sunderland were the first to appear; nothing loth, the visitors trod on their heels, and ends having been changed Hartley, at 4.52 p.m., started the badly punished ball again. The wind was a very slight factor, and Sunderland were rapidly losing the benefit of the swiftly westering sun. Travelling into the home half, Hartley compelledJohnston to give the first throw in. Miller tried to break away, but was pulled up by Kelso; the latter also kept Campbell in check, but by combined efforts the ball was forced towards the lower end goal, where McCreadie, with a long kick, put it over the line. Nevertheless the “Toffees” were scarcely holding their own; they dashed to the front occasionally, but the
LENGTH OF THEIR TETHER
Did not extend to Doig, and he had not yet been troubled. Once as the ball approached somewhat nearer he held up his hands for offside when he would have been better advised to stand strictly on the defence. No mischief was caused. Soon Johnston returned the ball once more into touch; then Gow had to return, and from his clearance Campbell came down the field at break-neck pace; Stewart was a bit too slow, and danger threatened until Kelso relieved. The home team came once more, and Holt accidentally heading in towards his own goal, nearly brought about its downfall. The ball went over the line from an Evertonian, and a corner was awarded to Sunderland, following which a free kick was given, which McCreadie sent the wrong side of the posts. For some time after the exchanges were not of a brilliant kind; both sides had slowed down, and by a momentary slip Dunlop all but let Williams pass him; the danger being averted, the Wearsiders put
THEIR BEST FEET FORWARD
And carried the game into the Everton half, where Miller just missed. Now came an incident which revived the flagging interest in the proceedings, for before most people were aware of it, Chadwick dribbled up, and dodging Gow by a well calculated shot, wonderful considering the number of opponents about him, sent the ball spinning through at one corner, and so at last placed the teams on an equality. The point was received in silence, so much were the spectators surprised by the suddenness of Everton’s success; it had the appearance of a soft goal, although Doig tried hard to save. The ball being taken back to the centre was soon set in motion, but not with the vivacity of the first half. Whether it was the sun or their exertions the broiling heat, or both combined, the players were very languid in their motions. There was more vivacity about the “Toffees” than about Sunderland; some of the home players, in fact, almost looked on at the game, an seemed to be indisposed to
STIR THEIR STUMPS
Hence play again slackened, and for a game with so much at stake the pace just here may be best described as funeral. A beautiful centre by Gillespie was the only event worth recording for while, and with Campbell and Miller going for Hillman the crowd prepared to cheer another goal for Sunderland; Hillman declined to wait for the charge, and stepping out he fisted away forcibly- a performance which the home supporters felt themselves bound to applaud. He soon had more exercise for his muscles, for though the Wearsiders were rather slow they applied most of the pressure, and as a consequence the ball remained chiefly at the lower end of the field. Hartley fouling McCreadie, a free kick by Gow was supplemented by a corner off Holt; the ball was jammed in the Everton goal mouth, and the spectators waited anxiously for the result, which was a return over the line by Johnston. A foul against Gow at Williams’s expense let in the “Toffees” at last, and some lively work ensued in Doig’s vicinity. He was not called upon. Matters were now as
DULL AS DITCHWATER
A surprise, however, was at hand, and thanks to McCreadie and Campbell the long desired second goal tell to Sunderland’s credit. How it was got was as follows; McCreadie and Holt were battling together for possession, and the former beating his opponent dribbled the ball behind him; here Campbell took up, and, evading an ugly onrush by Kelso, with a strong oblique shot vanquished Hillman, who overbalanced himself and crashed on the ground. It was a grand goal, and came very conveniently, for the flag was down, and there were only ten minutes to spare. Just before the spectators had been extremely apathetic; the result was to electrify them with enthusiasm, and the slogan of the north rang out with full force. The last event of all was a corner by Gillespie, from which the leather was still in proximity to Hillman when the sound of the whistle told of Sunderland’s triumph and Everton knell. Final- Sunderland 2 goals, Everton 1 goal.

DEATH OF A GREAT FOOTBALLER PLAYER
The Liverpool Daily Post -Tuesday, April 23, 1895
Fred Dewhurst, an old Preston North End footballer, died at Preston yesterday. When North End was in its prime, critics regarded deceased as the finest forward in the county. He was eight times an international-in 1887 and 1888, he appeared against Scotland; in 1886, 1887 and 1889 against Wales; while England clung to him in the years 1886, 1887, and 1888, when he appeared against Ireland.

MANCHESTER CITY V EVERTON
(Jones's Benefit).
April 24, 1895. Yorkshire Herald
Played at Ardwick last evening before 2,000 spectators. Everton had a mixed team. The City had by far the best of the game in the first half, and led at the interval by six goals to nothing. Resuming, play was well in favour of the home team, and three more goals were notched, the score at the finish reading: Manchester City nine goals; Everton, none.

MANCHESTER CITY v EVERTON
The Liverpool Mercury -Wednesday, April 24, 1895
The match for Jones’s benefit was played at Ardwick yesterday before 2,000 spectators, Everton bringing a mixed team. The City had by far the best of the game in the first half, and led at the interval by 6 goals to nil. On resuming play was all in favour of the home team, and three more goals were notched, the score at the finish reading Manchester City 9 goals, Everton nil.
EVERTON v  ASTON VILLA
The following team will play for Everton in this League match, which takes place at Perry Bar, Birmingham, today;- Hillman, goal; Adams and Parry, backs; Boyle, Holt, and Elliott, half backs; Williams, Bell, Hartley, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. The kick off is fixed for five o’clock.

EVERTON v  ASTON VILLA
The Liverpool Daily Post- Wednesday, April 24, 1895
The last League match of the present season will be played at Perry Barr this evening, between Everton and Aston Villa. The Everton team will leave Lime-street at noon, and the kick off is fixed for five o’clock. Teams;- Everton; Hillman, goal; Adams and Parry, abcks; Boyle, Holt and Elliott, half-backs; Williams, Bell, Hartley, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Aston Villa; Wilkes, goal; Spencer, and Welford, backs; Reynolds, Cowan, and Russell, half backs; Athersmith, Chatt, Devey, Hodgetts and Smith, forwards.

DEATH OF A FAMOUS INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR
The Sporting Life- Wednesday, April 24, 1895
Frederick Dewhurst, one of the best-known Association footballers in the North of England, died at Preston on Monday. He joined North End as an amateur in 1883, and played for them during the height of their fame. He had no superior as inside left forward, and in that position represented England in nine International contests against Scotland, Ireland and Wales, besides playing several seasons for the Corinthians,. He was a school teacher, and he was only thirty-one years of age. He died after a lingering illness which was prevented him playing for the past four years.

ASTON VILLA V EVERTON
April 25, 1895. The Yorkshire Herald
The last match in connection with the League championship was decided at Parry Barr yesterday. There was a good attendance. In the first half the Villa had some what the best of the game, and Athersmith scored. Then Hartley obtained a goal for Everton, and Smith got another for Villa. At half-time the game stood: Villa 2; Everton 1. In the second half the game was exceedingly well contested, and the shooting on each side was very good, but the goalkeeping was very brilliant, and scoring was a matter of the utmost difficulty. Cowan was hurt and had to retire, and Everton scored out of a scrimmage in the last few minutes. Result: A draw -2 each.

ASTON VILLA 2 EVERTON 2
April 25 1895. The Liverpool mercury
Great important was attached to this match, which took place at Parry Barr yesterday, as it was the first opportunity the Villa supporters had of welcoming their favourites after winning the Association Cup at London on Saturday, and also on account of it being the last of the League games for this season. The piquancy of the contest however, was robbed by Everton's poor form of late, especially their two loses in the competition, which robbed them of the chance of gaining the premier position. Both sides were fairly representative and opposed each other as follows: - Everton: - Hillman, goal, Adams, and Parry backs, Boyle, (captain), Holt, and Elliott, halfbacks, Williams, Bell, Hartley, Chadwick and Milward, forwards. Aston Villa: - Wilkes, goal, Spencer, and Elliott, backs, Reynold Cowan, and Russell, halfbacks, Athersmith, Chatt, Devey, Hodgetts, and Smith, forwards . Everton won the toss, and Devey kicked off in fine weather, before 5,000 spectators. Everton were the first to open out, causing Wilkes to kick out twice in quick succession, but Athersmith fed by Chatt, got away in a good canter, and tested Hillman to the utmost, but the latter duly attended to his work in his usual excellent fashion. Everton them, by the fine combination worked down, but Bell with a fairly good opening hesitated to shoot and Reynold nipped in and cleared. Keeping the ball well in possession, the visitors had much the best of the attack, but their shooting was of the weakest description. By a smart bit of trickery Reynolds placed the ball to Athersmith who in turn sent to Devey and ran on in front, and the Villa centre, seeing the splendid chance, drove forward to his confrere, who with a clear field sprinted down and shot past Hillman at close range. Again the blues had the command of the play, but were given few opportunist to shoot, and another speedy run by Smith brought about a dangerous looking foul close in the Everton goalmouth. Chatt just meeting the ball as it was going over the line. Immediately following this item, Hodgett put in a stinger, which Hillman ably dealt with, and then Bell and Williams failed when Holt opened up a splendid chance, by adopting the same tactics as before. Making the most of the speedy wingers the Villa broke away in spurts each of which, was a real source of danger, but fortunately, no further disaster occurred. Hartley neatly accepted a long lob by Boyle, but on the endeavoring to force his way through he was sandwiched by Elliott and Spencer and a golden chance slipped. Playing a far more combined game than their opponents, Everton pressed continually for a spell, Elliott conceding a corner right out of the mouth of goal, and which, almost was turned to account by Williams, Hartley falling in a strenuous attempt to bundle the goalkeeper. Twice in succession Smith's speed carried the game to the other end and on each occasion his final was a real teaser. Hillman saving the first by a super human effort. Poor shooting on the part of Williams was again a noticeable fault, followed by a scrimmage in the Villa goalmouth. Success at length came from some clever individual work, by Bell, who led up finely to his partner, and Spencer misjudging the latter's pass, Hartley dashed up and equalised. The same incident was repeated, only that Milward scored fastened of Hartley, but the referee for some reason disallowed this point, a very open kind of decision. A little looseness on the part of Adams let in Smith, who at once was off past every one but, Hillman, who ran out, and by a hugh kick sent the ball to the half way line, but Athersmith returned the venue to the previous spot, and from a long dropping centre right from the corner Smith headed a second goal just as the half time whistle blow. The restart was made with a full complemention on the part of the home club Russell having retired tem ninutes before the interval, with an injured ankle. Everton at once bore down, and Hartley missed by lifting the leather too high. The ball returned with complement with interest, and Hillman again showed his ability by dealing with two espress shots from Reynolds. First class play by the Everton defence eventually broke up the opponent assault, and Hartley Bell, and Chadwick getting possession made off for the other end, but Williams could not reach the leather in time. However, the visitors had somewhat the pull for a time, and Chadwick almost got through with a grounder when Spencer turned aside and gave a corner. Having the advantage of the wind, the Birmingham team were passing for some little while, but the referee did not compliment the poaching tricks of Smith, much to the disgust of the spectators. Russell in a charge with Boyle was again hurt and retired for good. Following a weak try by Athermith, Milward raced away finely past Reynolds and centred in his best style, but Bell, and Williams were charged off, and only a goalkick resulted. The Everton team then improved, and could do anything, with the ball but get it through their touchs quite nonplussing the Villa defence, and a squence of passing between Chadwick, Hartley, and Milward was the finest bit of work, during the match. Elliott dashed is, however, justed as Hartley was steadying for his shot, and again the ever warying charges of the play brought the location in the Everton goalmouth. Cowans failing to direct straight when in front of Hillman. The Everton forwards were quickly again in evidence and Bell obtained a clear field, but Wilkes rather luckily saved. The Villa custodian shone brilliantly in coping with two magnificent shots from bell, and Williams and generally the Liverpool players were slightly the better lot, but were opposed with a most sturdy defence. Such determined efforts could not for ever go without reward and after a fierce bombardment upon Wilkes charge Boyle judiciously returned the ball gently into the home quarters, and the whole of the front rank participated in obtaining the equalising point. From this point on the Evertonians were decidedly superior and deservedly came off with another point in their total. The game resulted in a draw of 2 goals each.

ASTON VILLA V EVERTON
April 25, 1895. Birmingham Daily Post
The Aston Villa and Everton played their return League match at Perry Barr, yesterday, before about 5,000 spectators. The visitors were well represented, but the Villa were without Welford, whose position at left back was taken by Elliott. Play throughout was very fast and exciting, but the Villa although handicapped during half the game by the absence of Russell, who sustained an injury to his left leg, had distinctly the best of the contest, and but for the brilliant custodianship of Hillman would have won. During the first half in particularly he saved many magnificent shots, and better goalkeeping has not been seen on the Villa ground this season. Despite even Hillman's superb defence, the Villa would in all probability have gained the victory but for Russell's accident. He was off the field for fully ten minutes in the first half, and though he pluckily resumed after the interval, he was quickly forced to retire, with the result that the Perry Barr team were a man short during the last half-hour and five minutes. They were consequently placed at great disadvantage, but nevertheless gave an excellent display, and prevented Everton from equalising until shortly before the conclusion. Some pretty forward work was witnessed on both sides, and Cowan, Reynolds, and Holt rendered a capital account of themselves at half-back. The Villa kicked off uphill, and Everton immediately attacked, but Holt shot over the bar. From the goal kick Devey made a capital run, but Parry neatly tackled him and kicked out. Everton then pressed, but Spencer cleared, and Athersmith raised the enthusiasm of the crowd by a fine run, and shot, which Hillman saved. The next moment Devey and Chatt put in some splendid work, and the Villa centre made a magnificent hot, but Hillman again saved brilliantly. After Everton had made an unsuccessful attempt to get through, Hodgetts and Smith ran the ball up, and the latter tried two shots, each of which were stopped by Hillman. Everton next attacked, but could not get through, and Athersmith secured a timely pass from Devey, and, sprinting past the backs, ran the ball right up to goal, and scored. It was a magnificent run, and was loudly cheered by the crowd. The game was fourteen minutes old when the Villa scored, and encouraged by their success, they returned to the attack, but found Hillman's defence excellent. Everton now became aggressive, and a free kick for hands near the Villa goal looked dangerous, but the ball went into the net without having touched a second player. After a couple of uneventful corner kicks had fallen to the visitors the Villa left broke away, but failed to score. The next feature of interest was a beautiful hot by Smith, but Hillman managed to tip the ball over the bar, and the corner which resulted was not turned to advantage. Some pretty passing by the Everton forwards enabled them a corner kick, but Cowan lifted the ball out of danger. The next moment Spencer was conspicuous for some determined tackling, and then a curious error was made by the referee, who mistook Wilkes for one of the backs, and penalised him for using his hands in a scrimmage around goal. On discovering his mistake, the referee threw the ball up, and the Villa got it away. Everton, however, returned to the attack and Spencer miskicking at a centre from Williams, Hartley was enabled to equalise. It should be mentioned, however, that during the last ten minutes the Villa were without the service3s of Russell, who had been hurt in a collision with an opponent. Another attack by Everton resulted in the ball going into the net, but the point was disallowed. With only ten men, the Villa made a fine run and, Athersmith centring well, Smith was enabled to place the ball Hillman. Directly afterwards the referee blew his whistle, and the Villa thus led at the interval by 2 goals to 1. Everton were the first to attack after the interval, but Hartley shot over the bar. The Villa, however, now had the wind behind them, whilst Russell was back in his place, and they were soon busy round the Everton goal; but Hillman was again on the alert, and prevented a shot from Reynolds taking effect. A moment later Reynolds again shot from a free kick, but Hillman once more prevented the ball from going through. A bully in front of the Villa goal was exciting, but the ball was got away, and then Smith was twice pulled up for being offside. Chadwick forced a corner-kick, but Everton failed to turn it to any advantage, and play as soon at the other end, but Hodgetts shot wide. Russell soon afterwards was hurt again, and had to retire, and Everton made a pretty combined run, but Hartley shot out. A nice run by the visitors was spoiled through Hartley handling the ball and a little later Elliott was cheered for checking a rush by Chadwick and Milward. A plucky run by Smith gave the Villa a corner kick, and the ball being placed Devey tried a grand shot, but it was just wide. Bell now got through and seemed certain to score, but Wilkes stopped the shot. After an unsuccessful attack by the Villa Everton gained a corner-kick, and succeeded in rushing a goal. With the score equal play become very exciting, but neither side scored again, and the match thus ended in a drew of 2 goals each. The following were the teams: - Aston Villa: - Wilkes, goal; Spencer, and Elliott, backs; Russell, Cowan and Reynolds, half-backs; Athersmith, and Chatty (right), Devey (centre), Hodgetts, and Smith (left wing), forwards. Everton; Hillman, goal; Adams, and Parry, backs; Boyle, Holt, and Elliott, half-backs; Williams, and Bell (right), Hartley (centre), Chadwick, and Milward (left wing); forwards.

EVERTON v  ASTON VILLA
The Liverpool Daily Post- Thursday, April 25, 1895
The Everton team arrived in Birmingham shortly after three yesterday afternoon to play Aston Villa this being the final fixture in the League competition for the season. Unfortunately, rain had been falling pretty smartly all the forenoon, and the ground was not in the best of condition for a good game. There was only one change in the Birmingham team from that which won the Cup. Elliott displacing Welford at left back. As the home team came on the ground, a brass band, stationed on one of the stands, struck up the old familiar air, “See the conquering hero.” When play started the weather was nice and fine, the sun bursting out. The Villa kicked off before about 4,000 spectators. The ball was soon worked down to the home end, and Holt sent over. From the goal kick the Villa right worked up, but Boyle checked. Cowan next gave to Smith but Adams nicked in and sent clear. This put the Everton forwards on the attack, and Bell and Chadwick put in shots which, however, fell harmlessly. The Villa then got up, and Athersmith put in a beauty, which Hillman negotiated, but the road was not cleared, for Elliott sent in a ranking shot which the Everton custodian just managed to get hold of in time. The Villa men still kept up the pressure, and several fine attempts were made to beat Hillman, but without result. Parry clearing one shot at the expense of a corner. This got rid of the pressure for a time, and the Evertonians were once again attacking the home goal. Bell hung somewhat over taking his shot, and was robbed by the home backs. Milward then got hold, and just missed getting the ball home. Wilkes infringed the rule by holding the ball, and a corner was given against the home team. Milward took the kick, but Cowan fastened on to the leather and kicked up the field. Here Athersmith got possession and, making a splendid sprint up the field, took the ball through his field. He steadied himself for a final effort and banged in a fast low shot, which Hillman was unable to save -a very fine goal scored after fourteen minutes’ play. After another visit had been paid by the visitors to home end Athersmith tried a similar performance, but he parted with the ball too soon. Hillman made no mistake, but, rushing out, he gathered the leather finely, and tossed it several times in the air finally parting with it close on the half line. Coming again the Villa attacked smarty. Athersmith back kicked to Smith, who crossed to Hodgetts. Adams, however, effected a fine clearance of a rattling shot. The game was very fast but there was no holding the Aston forwards who played with splendid combination, and but for the Everton back division the homesters must have added a couple of points to their score. At this stage Parry took a free kick, landed the leather into the Villa net, but it touched no one in its flight, and therefore did not count. Everton would not be beaten off, and Adams hanged in a long shot, which Wilkes was very fortune to save. The Villa got up, and a speaking shot was sent in by Smith from the left, which hillman saved by jumping up and putting over the crossbar, amid cheers from the spectators. The homesters kept up the pressure for a while. A sprint between Smith and Holt ended in favour of the former, who brushed the Everton goal, after which Athersmith sent in a harmless shot, and from hillman’s kick out the visitors got away, and made a lengthy raid on the Villa goal, but the homesters packed their charge so finely that it was impossible to get the leather through. A corner kick by Everton raised the siege, and Devey soon sent in a spanking shot, which brought Hillman to his knees. Close on the interval Everton got down again. Williams after a short run, passed to Bell, who gave to Hartley, the Everton centre making no mistake this time, and equalised the score with a good shot. Hardly had the game been restarted than Everton were back again and Milward banged the leather into the net, but he was given offside. The Villa forwards now got in a grand sequence, and took play to the front of Hillman. Athersmith centred well, and Smith kicked in and headed a rattling goal, making the score at the interval 2 goals to 1 in favour of the Villa. During the wait, the Association Challenge Cup-a very paltry looking trophy, as things go now-was paraded round the ground, Everton had first shie after the restart, but Hartley’s shot was poorly placed, and a similar state of things followed at the other end, but soon after Reynolds gave Hillman a teaser to deal with. The Villa got a free kick for hands well up, Reynolds slightly tipped the leather forward to Spencer, who shot in, but Hillman was safe. Reynolds met the throw out, and banged in a beauty, which the Everton custodian negotiated splendidly. So far as play went the Villa team were having the best of it, and the Everton defence was sorely pressed, Chatt and Athersmith gave Devey a good chance, to score, but the ball was put over. At this stage, a very heavy shower passed over the ground, but the play still went on. Everton got up to Wilkes’s end, Chadwick passed back to Milward, and the latter gave his partner the ball again, but Chadwick could not find the goal. Smith got down on the right, but before he could take his shot Parry cleared, Russell, who had previously had to leave the field, for a short time, in consequence of his leg falling, again went off. The game was splendidly contested notwithstanding the rain, and both goals underwent brief attacks, but nothing serious happened. A pretty bit of passing between Chadwick, Milward, and Hartley took play up to the Villa goal, and Milward’s parting shot was pounced on by Elliott and kicked down the field. A corner to the homesters was taken by Hodgetts, who well placed the ball, and Devey, who had to turn round to get his kick in, just missed the inside of the net. From the goal kick Bell got off and made a clever run through his field. His shot went straight for Wilkes, who slightly bungled, but Elliott jumped in and cleared- a very clever save. Hartley next had hard luck with a shot which the Villa custodian got away with difficulty. And still a third shot was tried, this time by Williams, whose shot Wilkes saved by pushing out his leg. More bad luck for Everton followed. Hartley again got through, but had his shot charged down. In quick succession Bell and Williams suffered the same ill-luck. Amends, however, were made for this directly after. The ball was worked up by Hartley and Bell, Elliott cleared, but Boyle lobbed back, and after dodging about, the ball was rushed into the net. Everton were most persistent in their final efforts for a winning point, Chadwick once nearly heading the victorious goal. Final result; Everton 2 goals, Aston Villa 2 goals. Teams;- Everton; Hillman, goal; Adams and Parry, backs; Boyle, Holt and Elliott, half-backs; Williams, Bell, Hartley, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Aston Villa; Wilkes, goal; Spencer, and Elliott, backs; Reynolds, Cowan, and Russell, half-backs; Athersmith, Chatt, Devey, Hodgetts, and Smith, forwards.

EVERTON V LEICESTER FOSSE
April 26, 1895. Birmingham Daily Post
At Leicester, yesterday, in showery weather. The Fosse team included several reserves. Play opened even, and proceed briskly. Chadwick scored for Everton, but the Fosse only relied with an off-side goal, and at half-time the visitors led by one goal to nothing. On resuming, the Fosse were outplayed at all points. Hartley and Chadwick both scored for Everton, soon after starting, and just before the whistle blew Chadwick and Bell added other points. Result; Everton 5, Leicester Fosse 0.

FOSSE v.  EVERTON
Leicester Daily Post, Friday, April 26, 1895
To wind up what had been a highly successful season, Fosse secured an undoubted attraction in the shape of a visit from the renowned Everton team, which made its initial appearance on the Filbert-street ground on Thursday evening for a friendly exhibition. The match was ratified in the early part of the season, when Everton were going very strongly for the League championship and as now that the end has arrived, they stand second among the League clubs of the country, an exhibition of their skill was sure to be worth witnessing. Everton consented, in response to he advances made by the Fosse, to prolong their stay in the Midlands when they came down for the Villa League match, and accordingly brought a representative team on to Leicester to-day. Fosse also had a good eleven up, but unfortunately for the attendance the weather was threatening. The kick off was arranged to take place at six o’clock, but the ground was not at all largely patronised, indeed the crowd was one of the smallest of the season. Everton came with a representative team, but the Fosse did not show full strength. Brown, Bailey and Gallacher were absent, the places of the two first named being taken by Thompson and Seymour, while in Gallacher’s position a trail was given to a young stranger named Davis, who, it must be said, acquitted himself well, though it would not be fair to thoroughly judge him by yesterday’s play, very few opportunities being afforded him. Everton started the game from the town end, and Fosse at once proceeded to attack, but the visiting backs repulsed a capital centre, but the Fosse right, and a free kick sent the home men back to their own part of the ground, where Thraves twice saved admirable headers from Hartley and Chadwick. Next, Williams kicked wide, and from the goal-kick Fosse tried ineffectually to break past the Liverpool half line. A minute late they succeeded by means of Gordon and Miller in getting past Storrier, and a centre having been put in Seymour paced the ball towards the goal for Hill to rush up and shoot hard into the top of the goal, Hillman effecting a grand save just as the whistle went off-side. following a spell of midfield play, in which smith, Gordon Holt, and Adams chiefly participated, miller essayed a long shot at the Everton goal, but sent wide. Then Davis, who as yet had little to do, made himself conspicuous with a bit of successful play, enabling Miller to transfer to Hill, who ran the ball out. Thraves next went out to stop a rush by Chadwick and Hartley, but still Fosse were pressed, and hands was given against Thompson close in goal, but straight from the free kick the home forwards made a beautiful combined movement, with the result that the Everton goal was soon in a state of siege. A couple of deserving shots were sent in, and one from Skea was splendidly stopped by the custodian, while just later Skea scored a palpably off-side goal, which was of course disallowed. This was followed by a more determined attack by Everton, which ended in Thraves saving somewhat luckily from Hartley, who sent the ball into goal at a great speed. The ensuing play went all in favour of the visitors, whose forwards were showing beautiful combination. Davis, however, found an opportunity to shoot wide, and just afterwards Bell put the ball into the Fosse goal, but as the whistle had gone just previously for off-side against Williams no advantage accrued. By an exhibition of admirable play the home forwards made their way down, and where seen to great advantage in a round of most effective work. McArthur, Lord, Davis, and Skea each gave Hillman stiff shots, the custodian acquitting himself very well indeed, while the shooting of the Fosse and the general effectiveness at this point was even better than on Wednesday. A brief visit was paid by Everton to the Fosse quarters, but Thompson was Seymour proved equal to all that was required of them, and after this Davis established a name with the crowd for a clever dodging run round Parry, and a good centre, which left Hill in a splendid position for scoring, the right-winger, however, shooting high over. The Everton forwards next put in a nice combined run down the field, and, passing the home defence, Chadwick scored a very fine goal. Thraves, although he touched the ball, being unable to stop it progress as it went high into the net. Bell then made a grand dribble half the length of the field, but he passed to Williams, who was offside, and the effort was lost. Just before the interval the Fosse threatened to score by means of a shot from Lord, and after 35 minutes play half-time arrived, with the; Everton, one goal; Fosse none.
Resuming after only a minute or two’s rest, Everton attacked first, but nothing more than a couple of goal-kicks rewarded their efforts. A run by the Fosse was next broken by Parry, who passed to Chadwick, this player initiating a further movement, which resulted in Hartley beating Thompson in a tussle on the goal line, and scoring from close in. just after this, the Goodison Park representatives were set going again, the right wing beating the home halves, and shooting hard at goal. Chadwick followed up speedily, and charging Thraves just as he received the ball, had no difficulty in putting on the third point. Play up in face of these reveres, the Fosse forwards, through Hill, McArthur, and Miller, got on the move, but Miller’s long pass forward caused Hillman to run out and kick away. Miller and Lord each put in play that was not particularly useful, and Everton attacked again, their shooting this time a little off the mark. At last Fosse found a chance to get away, McArthur sending a fine long shot at Hillman, which was just as nicely saved. McArthur then made a second effort, and this time Hillman slipped down before the ball reached him, but unfortunately it travelled a few inches outside. Hands against Parry seemed to give the Fosse some chance, but Everton gave little away, and were generally to be found in possession of the ball. Davis was showing very fair form for the Fosse, and made few mistakes, but the team as a whole was completely outplayed. Davis hampered by Adams, shot from the corner on the outside of the net, and then after Chadwick had sent across the goal he managed to beat Thraves for the fourth time. Milward sent a hot shot over the corner of the goal, and Everton continued to have all the best of the game. Thraves alone of the Fosse lot distinguishing himself for individual capability. He made several very fine saves, all the forwards troubling him, but the other men were palpably tired by their exertions of Wednesday. Hartley sent over when he had a clean opening. Skea twice tried to break away, but the first time Davis beaten, and on the second occasion he was wrongly given offside. The game throughout the second half was most one-sided, Fosse being kept in their own quarters by much superior combination. Bell scored again just before time was called, and Fosse retired soundly beaten. Unlike other first-class teams that have played exhibition matches on the Fosse ground, Everton showed plenty of dash in their play, and gave a fine exhibition of the game. Hillman (the ex-Burnley custodian), who has been showing very fine form of late, had little to do, but, on the other hand, Thraves was continually in difficulties, and had far too much work to do to be always successful. Thompson was outplayed, and the halves, amongst whom Gordon worked hard, none too successful. Forward, Skea, and McArthur, not forgetting Davis, were most successful, but the whole team was out-classed. The three inside forwards of Everton played a fine game, being well assisted by Holt and Boyle, while at back Parry was always safe. Final score and names of players;-
Everton five goals, Fosse none. Fosse; Thraves, goal; Smith and Thompson, backs; Gordon, Lord and Seymour, half-backs; Hill, McArthur, Miller, Skea, and Davis, forwards. Everton; Hillman, goal; Parry and Adams, backs; Storrier, Holt, and Boyle, half backs; Milward, Chadwick, Hartley, Bell, and Williams, forwards. Referee; Mr. Black, Burton.

EVERTON v. LEICESTER FOSSE
The Liverpool Daily Post-Friday, April 26, 1895
The Everton team left Birmingham yesterday morning, after playing their final League match at perry Barr, and travelled on to Leicester to fulfil a fixture with a Second Division League club. The weather all the morning was very wet, rain coming down in torrents when the metropolis of the Midlands was left, the same state of things was prevailing on arriving at Leicester. The start did not take place until six o’clock. Teams;- Everton; Hillman, goal; Adams and Parry, backs; Boyle, Bolt and Elliott, half backs; Williams, Bell, Hartley, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Fosse;- Thraves, goal; Smith and Thompson, backs; Gordon, Seymour, and Lord, half-backs; Hill, McArthur, Miller, Skea, and Davies, forwards. Fosse were short of two of their full strength. There was not a very great attendance when Hartley kicked off for Everton, and for the first few minutes play was located in front of Hillman, Everton, however, soon got up on the left and a sequence of passing between Chadwick and Milward put them within shooting distance. Milward centred, and Bell shot into Thraves’s hands, the home goalkeeper being also tamely troubled by Hartley. A few minutes supervened only before Hillman was again called upon, but he had no difficulty in clearing. The play was rather tame, however, and the more serious part of the work was done by the homesters. The home right, after a brief attack had been made on the Fosse goal, raced away in capital style, and after a stiff struggle had ensued for possession, the Leicester men obtained the upper hand, and Skea put in a good shot, which Hillman negotiated, after which the ball forced its way into the Everton net, but the referee promptly ruled it offside. The Fosse goal then underwent a stiff bombardment. Hartley had a clear shot for goal, and sent the leather bang in, but Thraves met the attack splendidly. Then Chadwick and Milward had shies, the latter with a full-tilt kick striking underneath the crossbar, but the ball bounded into play again-very hard lines; and Everton then scored an offside goal. From this Fosse again obtained the upper hand, and some exciting play ensued round Hillman’s charge, the goal having several narrow shaves. The ground was very slippery from the rain in the afternoon, and the players had difficulty in keeping their feet. Hillman on one occasion came to grief by clipping, and Adams brought off a capital save. Everton soon recovered their ground, and Chadwick at length managed to find an entrance for the ball into the net. Bell then made one of his famous dribbles straight up the field, but the fine movement was spoiled by Williams, who shot past Thraves, being given offside. At half time Everton crossed over a goal to the good. Restarting, Hartley got the best of a tussle on the touchline with Thompson, the Everton centre putting a second goal on. A third point was notched by Chadwick a few minutes later, bell going down first with the ball, which Hartley crossed to the scorist. Following this, McArthur put in a couple of fine shots to Hillman which deserved to score, and then Chadwick put on a fourth goal for Everton. The home forwards put in some good play, but they could not beat the defence of the visitors. Bell put on a fifth, and shortly afterwards he was near scoring again. The whistle was then blown, leaving Everton winners by 5 goals to none.

LEICESTER FOSSLE V EVERTON
April 26, 1895. Yorkshire Herald
Stormy weather accompanied the playing of this match at Leicester last evening before 2,000 spectators. Both sides pressed strongly, but Everton had much the best of the game in the first part. Chadwick scored for Everton, who led by a goal to nothing crossing over. In the last part Hartley and Chadwick put on goals for Everton, soon after restarting, and Chadwick and Bell near the finish. Result Everton, five goals; Fosse, Nil.

LEICESTER FOSSE 0 EVERTON 5
April 26 1895. The Liverpool mercury
The Everton team left Birmingham yesterday morning after playing the final League match at Perry Bar, and travelled on to Leicester in fulfil a fixture with the second division League club. The weather all the morning was very well, rain coming down in torrent when we left the metropolis of the midlands, and the same state of things was prevailing on arriving at Leicester. The start did not take place until six o'clock. Teams: - Everton: - Hillman, goal, Adams, and Parry, backs, Boyle (captain), Holt, and Storrier halfbacks, Williams, Bell, Hartley, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Leicester Fosse: - Thraves, goal, Smith and Thompson, backs, Gordon, Seymour, and Lord, halfbacks, Hill, Mcarthur, Miller, Skea, and Davies forwards. There was not a\ very great attendance when Hartley kicked off for Everton, and for the first few minutes play was located in front of Hillman. Everton however, soon got up on the left, and a sequence of passing between Chadwick and Milward, put Everton within shooting distance. Milward centred, and Bell shot into the custodian's hands, and Hartley also troubled the home goalkeeper. A few minutes later before Hillman was again called upon but he had no difficulty in clearing. The play was rather tame, however, and the homesters did the more serious part of the work. The home right, after a brief attack had been made on the Fosse goal raced away in capital style, and after a stiff struggle had ensued for possession the Leicester man obtained the upper hand, and Skea put in a good shot which Hillman, negotiated, after which the ball forced its way into the Everton net, but the referee promptly ruled it offside. The Fosse goal then underwent a stiff bombardment. Hartley had a clear shot for goal and sent the leather in, but the Custodian met the attack splendidly. Then Chadwick, and Milward had shots, the latter with a full hard kick striking underneath the crossbar, but the ball bounced into play again. The Everton then scored an offside goal. From this Fosse again obtained the upper hand and came exciting play ensued. Hillman's charge the goal having several narrow shaves. The ground was very slippery from the rain in the afternoon and the players had difficulty in keeping their feet. Hillman, on one occasion came to grief by slipping, and Adams brought off a capital save. Everton soon pressure and Chadwick at length managed to find an entrance for the ball into the net. Williams, who shot past the custodian being given offside, spoiled Bell them made one of his famous dribbles straight up the field but the fine movement. Everyone crossed over a goal to the good. Swoon after restarting Hartley got the best of a tussle on the touchline with Thompson, the Everton centre putting a second goal. Chadwick notched A third point a few minutes later. Bell going down first with the ball, which Hartley missing the mark. Following this McArthur put in a couple of fine shots to Hillman, which deserved to score, and then Chadwick put on a fourth for Everton. The home forwards put in some good play, but they could not beat the defence of the visitors. Bell put on a fifth, and shortly afterwards the same player was near scoring again. The whistle them went leaving Everton winners by 5 goals to nil.

FOOTBALL NOTES
The Liverpool Daily Post- Saturday, April 27, 1895
Everton have only taken one point out of their last three League games, a result not at all satisfactory, and one that has much to do with the loss of the championship for the Liverpool club. There is always some kind of obstacle to negotiate in the race for fame. Everton stumbled at the last three hurdles in the League competition, and could not do better than gain second place, albeit a very honourable one. The result of the League match at Sunderland last week was partly what was expected after Everton’s failure against Derby County. Prior to the latter game we had hopes, but they got dashed on the 13th of April at Goodison Park, and since then Everton supporters had practically “chucked up the sponge.” The game at Wearside, however, was in all respect a champion one, and was a fitting wind-up for the great competition. Sunderland was en fete for the occasion, and as the weather was brilliantly fine it was at once manifest that the Everton exchequer was not going to suffer by way of compensating the Sunderland Club for having to postpone their match. The proposition to do so appeared grotesque from the first, for if Mr. Tom Watson’s club had failed to induce the Wearside public and those of the surrounding districts to support such a game as was provided for them on Saturday last, then it deserved to suffer. After getting knocked out of the Association cup competition Sunderland turned their attention to the League championship, andmuch to their credit, they made no mistake about it. After their knocking about at Burnley nobody expected that Wilson and Scott would put on their Sunderland warpaint against Everton. On the other hand Arridge filled Parry’s place in the Everton team, but the absence of the former can scarcely be said to have had any effect on the Everton play, for it would have been impossible for Parry to have done better than his countryman Arridge did. Both he and Kelso stuck to their guns with great pertinacity and spirit, notwithstanding that they had one or two nasty charges during the play. They needed all their power and force, and it was well, also, that Hillman was in fine form, for all his resources as a goalkeeper were required for the occasion. The complimentary remarks passed upon him after the match was over by those leaving the ground were as true as they were deserved, for a finer display of work has seldom been witnessed. Of course, there is, as a rule, an element of luck in successful goalkeeping, all the same; but the most essential qualities required are judgement, quickness of sight, coolness, prompt action, good temper, and last, though not least, courage. That each and all of these are possessed by Hillman does not take anyone long to know who watches him carefully on the field. The Everton half-backs played a good game, though it has been noticeable for some time hat Stewart has not given his usual form. The Everton forwards were more or less suffering from old strains and injuries, and probably were not so fit as could have been desired. Still they played a commendable game, and would have stood a grand chance of coming off best if their shooting had any correctness in it, and, as the Everton men themselves say, if the crossbar had been “higher” nothing could have stopped them winning. However, as there is no rule in the book to suit players of this calibre -men who aim at trying to shoot the moon-they should just practise the reverse order of things, and see how well they could make the ball go along the ground. It is not nice to be always going for the referee. Still Mr. Strawson-who officiated both at Sunderland and Aston Villa -failed to give Everton men their dues. Men were never more emphatic in asserting that they should have been allowed a goal which they were not both at Sunderland and Aston Villa-failed to give Everton men their dues. Men were never more emphatic in asserting that they should have been allowed a goal which they were not both at Wearside and Perry Bar. The offside rule is becoming a ticklish question. It is utterly impossible for a referee to see to everything going on right on the field, and he should be allowed responsible assistants, and not merely a couple of walking dummies along the touchline. As an instance of how easy it is for a referee to misjudge we will give one very amusing incident which took place on Wednesday in the Aston Villa and Everton match. The goalkeeper, Wilkes for the Birmingham club, was being much troubled, and a kind of melee was going on round his charge at one time. The ball and goalkeeper were in the midst of a complete ring at a slight angle from the villa goalposts, when a hand was seen to rise and tip the ball over his heads of the man. The referee was not in a good position to see what was really the fact, but his whistle immediately went, and a foul was given against the Aston men. This occurred not a very great distance from the Press box, which in close in front of the touch line, and overlooking the scene of this particular action, and every occupant plainly saw that it was Wilkes himself, the Villa custodian, who handled the ball. The decision no doubt proved favourable for the hometsers, for had the ball been left in play when checked out of the scrimmage Everton must have surely scored, so well were they placed. This refereeing, however, was only on a par with some other ruling both at Sunderland and Perry Barr. Where the Everton forwards really lost the game on Wednesday was in attempting to dribble the ball into goal, instead of trying a good forcible argument in the shape of “let bang” shots as Aston Villa did. Everton did some very pretty work in getting up to goal, but their efforts when there were take in comparison to the Villa. Athersmith did one very fine bit of play. He took the ball right through his field, and when opposite Hillman he steadied himself for a shot, and instead of going for the man he put the ball in at a slight angle with terrific force, and scored. It was in this latter bit of judgement that Bell lost some chalk. The Evertonians preliminary run was in every way equal to what Athersmith had done but he forgot himself-or seemingly did -for he let go straight for Wilkes, who brought off a grand save. A little more direction and Everton would have won their final league match. They have had a hard run for the League championship, and by bad judgement they have missed it.
To fixtures
Everton v Blackburn Rovers, at Goodison Park, general match
Monday
Everton v Liverpool, at Goodison Park. Liverpool Cup Final tie
Tuesday
Everton v Aston Villa, at Goodison Park

EVERTON 4 BLACKBURN ROVERS 2
April 29 1895. The Liverpool Mercury
The last of the season's Saturday games on the Everton ground failed to attract more than 6,000 spectators. The teams were strong, and the four o'clock lined up as follows : - Everton: - Hillman, goal, Adams, and Parry, backs, Boyle (captain), Storrier, and Stewart, halfbacks, Milward, Bell Hartley, McMillan and Elliott, forwards. Blackburn Rovers: - Orgilvie, goal, Brandon, and Murray, backs, Forrest, Anderson, and Cleghorn, halfbacks, Haydock, Whitehead, Hargreaves, Killean, and Chippendale, forwards. As will be seen from the above list of players, the teams were well represented realised. At the start the Evertonians and the best of the play, and Bell early on put in a good shot which, unluckily for the side, struck the upright, and on several occasions the Everton forwards found the goal and a lively man in Orgilvie in charge of it. The play was not at all one sided, as the Rovers forwards pit in some good work, and the passing was fairly well distributed, and carried on to close quarters, when either backs of Hillmans chipped in and cleared. Still as far as the general run of the game went. Everton had the best of it, and the shooting was invariably true. Eventually Hartley opened the scoring for Everton after a smart run down by Milward. Following the point tactics were very effective and Forrest placed in his on equal terms from a penalty kick , and later on Hargreaves put them ahead with a good shot which, struck the upright and went through. The play up to the interval was even, without anything further being scored. and the Rovers led by 2 goals to 1. The advantage was not held long for on resuming Bell placed his side on a level scoring within a minute, and after an even spell of play Boyle nicely placed the ball from a free kick and Hartley headed through. They was plenty of time for further developments, and the play certainly warranted further goal. They were not forthcoming, however, and Hartley scored again and Everton winning a fine game by 4 goals to two.

EVERTON REVIEW
April 29 1895. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton wound up their League season with a capital draw at Birmingham. Owing to the heavy rain the game was spoilt somewhat had nevertheless a finely contested match. If Everton had been given their justice they would have been returned victors. The visitors preesed much more continuously than their opponents, but dallied too long in front of goal; while their shots when propelled were of a weak end undecided character. The Villa seemed to rely more on their speedy wingers to obtain and make chances than to a properly laid out method of attack, and it was by a long forward pass that Athersmith outpaced Parry, and scored the first point. Russell one of the home halves was injured, and left the field during the greater portion of the second half, and his absence gave little scope to the Evertonians. Hillman as at Sunderland excelled himself in goal while Adams preformed in a style worthy of so great a player. Boyle, Holt, and Elliott all did good service, but the little man was the butt of all. For some unknown reason, but as a rule he was too clever for his heavier antagonists. The whole of the front rank worked harmoniously but Williams was dreadfully weak in shooting, while Bell did not put so much form behind the ball, as his usually does. Hartley was always on the level, for the opening, while Chadwick and Milward had a perfect understanding between each other. The match as Leicester Fosse was also ruined by prolonged rain. The Everton players took matters quietly, and won in a most easy fashion by 5 goals to nil. The Blackburn Rovers, were the visitors to Goodison Park on Saturday, and the play warranted a better attendance's, which was only of a moderate character. The game partook more of the character of a League contest than the usual friendly and from the opening stage to the finish of the game there were scarily a dull moment. First the Rovers and then Everton would command the play, and this was repeated right through the proceeding and there was very little to chose between the teams. As any rate the score of 4 to 2 is an over estimated margin, as far as the general run of the game went. The Rovers forwards were in good trim, in last the whole team was a nice balanced one, and it was just as well that the Everton defence was in its best mood. Time after time did the visiting forwards work into nice position for scoring, only to find Adams Parry and Hillman successfully coping with their final efforts, and being backed up by a fine trio of halves. they played a most attractive game. Everton team was also in it best mood and are likely now to finish the season in brilliant fashion. Had the team been as effective during the past months the League championship would have been a certainty. On Saturday the combination of the forwards was pretty, and the most noticeable item was the accuracy in shooting. While all the lone played well. Bell stood out prominently from start to finish and displayed fine judgement and resource. At half back Storrier played the more telling game, and at full back, Parry and Adams, the latter especially, were capital defenders. The final tie in the Liverpool Senior Cup competition will take place this evening on the Goodison Park ground kick off six o'clock. The cup will be pressed by Alderman, Fred Smith. On the following evening Aston Villa will visit Everton and judging by the result last Wednesday's contest a good game may be expected.

LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT NOTES
Athletic News -Monday, April 29, 1895
By the Loiterer
On Saturday the Blackburn Rovers brought a representative eleven down to play a “friendly” with Everton, and except for the absence of shouting, the game was on a par with most League matches. The public did not turn up well, as only about 3,000 were present during the afternoon. The play was interesting throughout, and on the whole evenly contested. Some very fine attempts were made at goal, bell and Hartley sending in grand shots which struck the bat and upright, and it was a stinger from Hartley that scored. The Rovers’ forwards often showed fine passing, and whereas the Everton forwards popped at goal at every opportunity, the visitors preferred to work the ball up to close quarters and then shoot. Hillman did several smart things, but could not manage a penalty kick taken by Forrest, speaking from memory, I think this is the only penalty kick given at Goodison Park this season. Then before the interval little Whitehead got through and scored, so that the Rovers led at the interval by two goals to one. They did not hold the advantage long, for Bell within half a minute equalised, and soon Hartley headed a third goal. The play continued to be well contested, with Everton the more dangerous in front of goal, and McMillan putting on the fourth goal, Everton won by four goals to two. It was a splendid game, good football being constantly served up, yet the spectators were very quiet. It is quite evident that only a League match or Cup tie will agitate them.
The Liverpool Cup final will be played at Goodison Park to-night, kick-off at 6 p.m., Everton and Liverpool as usual being left in, I don’t know what men will play, but I understand each side will place their best available eleven in the field.

EVERTON v.  BLACKBURN ROVERS
The Liverpool Daily Post -Monday, April 29, 1895
About 4,000 spectators witnessed this friendly match, which was played at Goodison Park. After Hartley had commenced operations, the home team worked down, but Murray cleared. Coming down again the hometsers put pressure upon Ogilvie, but a return was quickly made by the Blackburn centre and right wing. Haydock was going nicely when he was tackled by Parry, allowing the ball to roll over the goal-line. The sticky nature of the ground rendered progress somewhat difficult, but the visitors pressed most, and parry was hard at work for a time, giving a corner to save. An answer was smartly made by the hometsers when the ball was cleared, and they went down in fine style. Elliott had a fair opening, but slipped when he was in the  act of shooting. This disappointment was atoned when Milward smacked the ball in from the right, and Hartley receiving when in a good position, he sent the leather flying into the net ten minutes after the kick-off. Hargreaves and Whitehead then ploughed their way to the other end, where Adams made a fine clearance, this being seconded by another on the part of Hillman, when Killean essayed to lower the Everton colours. By slow stages, the home forwards bored their way through after being effectively served by Storrier, and then Hartley took deliberately aim and shot with great force, Ogilvie taking the ball at the top corner and clearing finely. A moment later, the Rovers were busy at the other end, where Whitehead shot, Hillman was on the alert, and although he came to a prone position he brought off a magnificent save. The Blackburn men were then seat back by a free kick taken by Parry, and after a lot of fiddling about the centre, Cleghorn broke the monotony by means of a flying long shot, which travelled high over the mark. A throw in by Forrest was met by the home half backs, who quickly had the ball up to the front line, the Everton forwards working nicely, but Hartley was eventually checked by Murray, who made a heavy return. Parry tripped Whitehead when close to the Everton goal, and a penalty kick was awarded by the referee, Forrest having no difficulty in defeating Hillman, then Hartley let fly at Ogilvie, but to no purpose, and ere long Chippendale went gaily along the left, and then passed to Killean, who, along with Hargreaves continued the movement. Adams dashed in and beat Killean when he was getting in a likely position, and then Storrier served his front rank, who could make no particular headway against Anderson and Forrest. A smart piece of work was again done by Chippendale and Killean and after they were in trouble owing to the close attentions paid by Boyle and Adams, the ball was sent flying over to Haydock, who met with scant courtesy at the hands of Parry, the burly Evertonians blocking the way in an effective manner. A few moments later, however, Haydock managed to get in a shot, but to no purpose. After midfield play Whitehead worked the ball up the field, and then fairly in front Hargreaves shot at goal, the ball passing into the net, Hillman scarcely making an effort to stay its progress. A run by Hartley and his left wing was checked by Brandon but the homesters immediately returned to the attack, Storrier having hard lines indeed with a particularly fine shot. Boyle then endeavoured to reduce the Blackburn fortress, and for a while the Rovers’ defence was in sore straits. Although a number of attempts were made the attacking force could not find an entrance into the net, a nice shot from Bell deserving a better fate. From this to half-time the play was not of a very taking nature, and a cessation of hostilities appeared to some as a relief to both players and spectators, the Rovers holding the lead by 2 goals to 1. After changing hands, McMillan broke through until Anderson checked his rush. A free kick taken at the half line by Parry, let bell in possession and he sent in a daisy-cutter, which went through a little crowd of his opponents and scored a goal for Everton. Adams made particular attention to Chippendale as he was travelling swiftly for Everton’s territory, and the result was that the Rovers submit to a further spell of pressure. This improved the position for the home team to extent and then bell and Hartley were mental in making yet further inroads and at last, however, hands against the forwards enabled the visitors to take up the running for a while they hovered around the Everton and one shot from Whitehead nearly taking affect and then a rush to the other end was followed up by the forward’s shot being charged by Cleghorn, the home players again took up an aggressive attack and Boyle took a free kick. He placed the ball in front where Hartley got his head to work wonders and scored the third goal. A further attack was made by Bell, who shot into the net after the whistle had been sounded for offside. The game slackened somewhat until Haydock made one of his dashing runs, Parry clearing in desperate attack was then made by the Rovers left wing, Chippendale nearly bringing off another goal. The Everton left wing got to work, and McMillan shot into Ogilvie hands. A trifle amount of pressure having been brough to upon the visitors, they again advanced and Hartley sent a spanking shot to the Blackburn custodian as the whistle sounded. This was followed by a fine attempt on the part of Elliott, and Hartley coming in, he put on the finishing touches and scored the fourth point for Everton. Shortly afterwards the Rovers sharpened up and close invested Hillman’s charge, and how he kept the goal intact was little short of marvellous. A clearance was at length effected and the Everton men advanced to the front of Ogilvie, but they efforts were not fruitful of success, the final result being in favour of Everton by 4 goals to 2. Teams; Everton; Hillman, goal; Adams and Parry, backs; Boyle, Storrier, and Stewart, half-backs; Milward, Bell, Hartley, McMillan, and Elliott, forwards. Aston Villa; Ogilvie, goal; Brandon and Murray, backs; Cleghorn, Anderson, and Forrest, half backs; Haydock, Whitehead, Hargreaves, Killean, and Chippendale, forwards.

EVERTON RESERVES 3 LIVERPOOL 0
April 30 1895. The Liverpool Mercury
There were about 4,000 spectators on the Goodison Park ground last evening, and while the Everton executive depended upon the resource of the combination team, the Liverpool turned out strongly, and included McLean one of their new recruits from St. Mirren. The sides were as follows: - Everton: - Hillman goal, Adams (captain), and Arrdige backs Walker, Storrier, and Elliott haltbacks, Williams, Murray, Hill, McMillan and Handford forwards. Liverpool: - Whitehead, goal, McQueen, and Dunlop, backs, Curran, Neill, and McLean, halfbacks, McVean Ross, Bradshaw, Becton and McLean forwards . A start was made at six o'clock, and the early stage of play were characteristic by some pretty and effective combination among both sets of forwards. The ball travelled up and down the field in quick successions and McQueen on one side and Arridge on the other were successful in coping with many attacks on their charge. However, as play continued the Evertonians had just a little in hand and lost no opportunity of putting the screw on the Liverpool defence. A fine shot by Murray almost brought disaster, as Whitehead cleared in fine style. A breakaway by Ross, and a long shot at goal, which just missed the mark, was the next item and then Dunlop had an aminous time with Murray and Williams. Hill eventually shot in, and Whitehead brought off a grand save. During the next few minutes the Everton halves gave their forwards every opportunity to make the pace, but they either dallied with the ball of kicked too far ahead and enabled McQueen and Dunlop to clear in easy fashion. At this juncture Handford was injured, and Everton contested the reaming portion of the game with ten players. Pressure was now brought to bear on the Everton defence, and a couple of opening were made for Ross and Becton, but both failed badly. Half time arrival at length with the score no goals each.on restarting the Everton forwards put on pressure, and after Williams had narrowly missed, the ball was sent towards the net Whitehead in attempting to save, was hampered by Dunlop, and McMillan scored an easy goal. A visit to the other end, resulted in Becton making an opening for Neill who shot with capital judgement, but Arridge covered well, and from close on the twelve yards line Williams broke off down the centre and raced away. Whitehead run out and was somewhat fortunate at the expense of a harmless corner. The Liverpool forwards now put more dash in their work and made strenuous effective to force the game, but they attempted to take the ball too close up, and invariably Adams and Arridge shipped in at the right moment and made no mistake in clearing. Later on the Liverpool forwards made good combination they displayed in the early portion of the game, and it was neutralized. Whitehead brought off a couple of smart saves, the outcome of some capital play, Walker, Storrier, Williams, and Hill, and following a further attack, Storrier tried a shot from long range along the ground and Dunlop again was in. Whitehead way, the ball gliding from him into the net. Play had scarily been resumed when Walker placed the ball nicely to Hill, who scored a third point. The remaining portion of play was only moderated in character. The Liverpoolians broke away continuously, but were never allowed to become dangerous, and were beaten at the finish by 3 goals to nil.

LIVERPOOL CUP FINAL
The Liverpool Daily Post- Tuesday, April 30, 1895
EVERTON V.  LIVERPOOL
The final tie in the competition for the Liverpool and District Association Cup was played last evening, on the ground of the Everton Club, at Goodison Park. There was a fairly large crowd present when Bradshaw kicked off for Liverpool, and the latter had all the best of the opening stages, making matters very warm for the Everton defences. The attack, however, was cleared off without anything serious happening and Everton afterwards took up the play, and made one or two stiff raids on the Liverpool goal, with the same result, Murray, however, deserving better luck with several of his shorts, which he put in with much judgement. Coming again, Liverpool tried hard to beat Hillman, Ross very near bringing about the downfall of his charge with a grand shot put in from the left. The game was of a very scrambling order, but most of the play for the first twenty minutes or so was located in the Liverpool half. Handford, who had previously left the field in consequences of a slight injury, again went off. The crowd amused itself to a great extent by ironically cheering the players, partisanship being very rampant. Whitehead was hereupon called to do something of a serious character, several good attempts being made by Williams to beat him, but without avail. Ross tried to shift the pressure, and ran the ball half the length of the field, but when he crossed to the left there was no one there to take up the play. However, for the next few minutes Hillman’s charge underwent some pressure, and he brought off one capital save while surrounding by his opponents. Everton were not long after in getting back, and Williams, who had gone centre, put in a grand long shie, which took Whitehead all his time to reach and save from going underneath the crossbar. Directly after the interval arrived, neither side up to them having been able to score. About 5,000 spectators were present at the restart. Immediately after the kick-off Everton got up on the left, and after a corner had been conceded, McMillan managed to score, Whitehead at the time being unable to get at the leather. Both sides made splendid efforts at this juncture. Ross had a hard tussle with a couple of opponents, and after beating them turned his charge over to Neill, who, however, was pulled up by Arridge, and then Williams raced through his man and took the ball clean through, but ultimately had his kick charged down. Hillman was pressed, but cleared away nicely, and then Whitehead made an easy clearance from Murray. Hands against Bradshaw spoiled an otherwise promising movement, and whitehead was quickly visited, but he saved nicely. Walker was very conspicuous with a nice piece of tricky work, but the pressure was relieved by the Liverpool left, Neill ending by shooting yards wide. Storrier was prominent, but Murray was robbed by Neill, and following a spoil of pressure on Whitehead Arridge put the ball through from a free kick, without, however, touching anyone in its transit. Everton still had the best of the play, and after several attempts had been made to lower Whitehead’s charge, Storrier got the desired mark with a long, low shot. Hardly had the cheers died down when Hill scored the third goal for Everton. A grand tussle between McMillan and McVean was the next notable feature of the game, following which McVean was offered a splendid opportunity of scoring for Liverpool, but his shot was very erratic. Everton continued to have the best of the argument, and when the visitors got within shooting distance their final efforts were weak in the extreme. A shot from the Liverpool left that did travel in the right direction was splendidly saved by Hillman. The final of a game greatly in favour of Everton, who played ten men in the second half, was a defeat of the Anfielders by 3 goals to nil. The cup was presented to the winners immediately after the finish of the match. The following were the teams;- Everton;- Hillman, goal; Adams and Arridge, backs; Walker, Storrier, and Elliott, half backs; W. Williams, Murray, Hill, McMillan, and Handford, forwards. Liverpool;- Whitehead, goal; M. McQueen, and Dunlop, backs; J. McLean, Neill, and Curran, half backs; McVean, Ross, Bradshaw, Becton, and Clelland, forwards.

LIVERPOOL CUP. –FINAL TIE
April 30, 1895. The Birmingham Daily Post
Everton v. Liverpool.
At Everton. Everton kicked off, but during the opening stages of the game Liverpool showed better form, nothing, however, being scored up to half-time. Upon resuming Everton pressed, and McMillian scored their first goal, Storrier following with a second. The bulk of the play was in favour of Everton, who pressed heavily, and Hill scored a third goal, Result; Everton 3, Liverpool 0.