Considering that seven days earlier they had met with defeat on their own ground against Enfield, it was a fairly good performance on Hampstead's part to pick up a point on the Enfield enclosure last Saturday, the game ended in a draw of two goals all. Enfield's equalising goal came in the last few minutes. It is not our policy to question decisions by referees, but we cannot refrain from calling attention to the fact that considerable surprise was felt when W. Green was allowed to run through and score. To most spectators this energetic player should have been pulled up for handling the ball. Protestations were of no avail and Enfield players left wreathed in smiles at their escape from defeat.

But Hampstead could not complain too loudly because they were all blessed with a modicum of luck. They will play again many times before getting two goals so easily. Miles, the Enfield goalkeeper, was not so sure as usual. At the end of 25 minutes he muddled a shot from Limbrey, it looked as if the ball took a deceptive turn after hitting the ground, and all that was left for Butland to do was to tap it into the net. Five minutes later Miles was again beaten by Gardner. There was more excuse in this case, as it was a really good shot, but he was not hampered in any way, and few thought it would take effect. No other mistakes were made.

Before half-time Irons scored from a centre by Trevelyan, and as we have stated, Enfield put themselves on level terms about five minutes from the end.

It was an interesting game to watch, the teams being well matched and prepared to play in the right spirit, but no one would suggest that either side was brilliant and worthy of being styled champions of the league.

Hampstead were still without Smith, Sherman and Evans, a big handicap, but Limbrey made a very good substitute at centre-forward, and Gardner did quite a lot of useful work at outside-right. Moore had a poor first half, and although he showed touches of his old form after changing ends we certainly think the time has come to give him a rest. He deserves it. Then he may return in that manner which has helped bring Hampstead many victories.

One of the best men on the field was Johnson, Hampstead's centre-half. He has a quiet style of play, is clean in his methods, and encourages his forwards. He was well supported on either side by Bucci and Young. Shorland at times was rather venturesome, but made no big mistakes, and Wilton gave another good exposition of defensive play. He is getting stronger in tackling, is a powerful first-time kicker, and his good judgement enables him to get the ball when others might lose it by an inch or two. If Trevers is not so inspiring in goal as Smith, he is a wonderfully good deputy. He could not be blamed for either of the winning shots beating him.

W. Green was the mainspring of the Enfield's attack. His speed seems to increase with age. In the first half he sent in some beautiful centres and often took chances himself, but with no result. The best shot was that from Trevelyan: Trevers did well to tip it over the bar.

While Hampstead had the better of the play in the first-half, Enfield took the upper hand after changing ends. Green was given a roaming commission (Darling took up his position at outside-right), but he failed to do much until he got what must be regarded as a gift goal. Hampstead's defence survived many hot attacks, and with a forward line of the same standard they would be making headway instead of losing ground in the League. One cannot accuse the young forwards of not putting forth every ounce of effort, but much of their work is wasted through their limitations in front of goal. A good goal-getter would be worth his weight in gold.