A big crowd at the Child's Hill ground saw Hampstead [Town] start the season in promising style, their try-out in a friendly with Luton Amateurs providing a first-class encounter. The Bedfordshire Senior Cup winners opened in fine style, and through unusual weakness by McCracken, who assisted the ball into the net, they scored the first goal against the Town. Reg. Kirby, who has again thrown in his lot with Hampstead, soon equalised with a grand header in his old style from a good centre by Travers Day. It was a decidedly "off" day for McCracken, aggravated by a strained tendon at the kick off, for he again failed with a fairly easy effort which brought the visitors' second goal. The equaliser came from a penalty admirably taken by Lewis Smith. Following strong forward play, Luton notched their third and well deserved goal.

Throughout the game Hampstead were brilliant in attack, the visiting goalkeeper constantly repelling likely shots, and just on the interval he was beaten with a splendid effort by A. Isaac. Re-starting on level terms, no further score resulted, although Hampstead were more frequently attacking than their opponents.

The vigour and skill displayed in this first game indicated that Hampstead will prove tough opponents in their League and Cup games. Six out of the eleven players in this match were newcomers, and when their combination is perfected, good results will accrue.

Travers Day, who captained the side in the absence of C. Wise, provided the most interesting feature of the game by his really fine display at outside right. His speed was remarkable, and centreing accurately and vigorously, he constantly provided good scoring chances. He was easily the best player the club has had in this position for a long time.

Of the other forwards Kenneth Seabrooke gave a most promising display at centre, and although not scoring in this game, this fine and thrustful player will undoubtedly prove a prolific goal getter and match winner. R. Kirby and F.G. Young were both as good as ever, while A. Isaac, the well known Ealing left winger, gave a polished and clever display, proving a warm favourite with the crowd. W. Little and Lewis Smith both gave of their best, exhibiting fine understanding of half back play. R. Wardlaw did not shine in his first outing with the Town, but his ability is unquestionable, and he will certainly be seen to better advantage later. While doing nothing brilliant, Hampstead's new backs, W.T. Field and W. Harry, both gave promise of sound displays in the future, particularly when they develop an understanding. But for the unusual weakness in goal already referred to, Hampstead would have proved worthy winners of their opening match, and their meeting with Southall this week-end in the first Athenian League game will be watched with interest.