leave the space free that was absolutely necessary for the playing of the winter game.
"It's the same old seven, not a break!" shouted a voice, as the Clifford players took their allotted places facing the enemy's goal.
And as the rival teams faced each other those who looked on saw that the line-up was as follows:
| Clifford. | Columbia. | |
| McQuirk | Goal | West |
| Hastings | Point | Shadduck |
| Gentle | Cover Point | Comfort |
| Coots | Center | Allen |
| Adkins | Rover | Wallace |
| Style | Left Wing | Bird |
| Wentworth | Right Wing | Shay |
As substitute Clifford had Hollingsworth first, while Columbia passed up Oakes.
All was as still as death while the two teams faced each other, and the chosen referee addressed a few general directions to the players concerning certain rules that had been changed somewhat from last season.
"Now, get busy, fellows!" chirped a high-pitched voice from the hillside, and which clarion call created a ripple of amusement, destined however to be quickly stilled.
