Arniston won the toss, and "Charlie" Thomson, the famous Scottish internationalist, now of Sunderland, kicked off for Bowhill, who immediately attacked, Wilson sending past. Watson transferred play, but Archibald cleared. Clever work by Philip earned applause, and at the other end Couper netted from an off-side position. The Rangers monopolised play and a corner fell to them, but they could not improve on the resultant kick. Archibald again came into prominence, saving brilliantly from Watson. Under the severe pressure, Innes gave away a corner, which was not improved upon, while immediately afterward Archibald saved from Watson. Breaking away for Bowhill, Wilson gave Paton a stinging shot to hold, but the keeper cleared in fine style, and Arniston again attacked, but Innes and Allan were giving nothing away.

Penman next tested Paton, and a spell of midfield play followed. A raid on Arniston's goal ended by Philip sending skywards. End-to-end play followed, and then McLaren sent in a grand shot, which Archibald saved. At the end Wilson sent past when closely attended by Nicol. From a foul kick, Terris struck the outside of the net. Tricky work by Watson took the Rangers to the other end, but first Allan and then Archibald intervened. A hugh punt by Innes relieved, and Terris fastening on, a corner fell to Bowhill, which was ultimately cleared. Fine play by the Gorebridge right wing resulted in Couper netting, but the point was annulled owing to a previous infringement on the part of Bowhill. The interval arrived with Arniston pressing. Half-time: no scoring.

Arniston resumed where they left off, and were early in the vicinity of Archibald, who saved in quick succession from Couper and Watson. The Thistle had a breakaway but Paton easily saved Innes' shot. The Rangers returned to the attack and after a prolonged pressure were awarded a penalty for Allan handling. J. Couper was entrusted with the kick and made no mistake. Encouraged by this success, the Rangers kept pegging away, and from a corner Mitchell headed narrowly past. The Thistle made desperate efforts to draw level but were well held by Nichol and Couper. The Rangers set up another series of attacks on the Thistle goal, but were defied by Archibald, Innes and Allan. The Thistle defenders were not showing up too well under the severe pressure, and the play became rather rough, the referee having to caution several of the players. Arniston were awarded another penalty kick, and J. Couper again came to their assistance, and increased their lead to two goals. After this the game deteriorated, Arniston easily keeping their advantage. There was no further scoring, and the game resulted:- Arniston Rangers, 2 goals; Bowhill Thistle, 0.

The president, Mr. Robert D. Brown, occupied the chair, and, in opening, spoke of the auspicious beginning they had made for this season in that day's match against their neighbours, Newtongrange Star. Later on he called upon Dr. Strachan, assistant to Dr. Inch, to present the badges to the team, and said that although Dr. Strachan had only been a short time amongst them he had, like his chief, proved to be a good friend to their club and shown himself a good all-round sportsman. Dr. Strachan then made the presentation, congratulating the recipients, and paying a warm eulogy to the East of Scotland players in general as against those of the West.

Sixteen members of the team received thirty-nine badges amongst them, and Messrs. R.D. Brown, J. Wilson, R. Wallace, W. Deans, A. Young, T. Murray and D. Pedon also received gold badges for their work.

The social was a most enjoyable one. Song and sentiment flowed free, there being twenty contributors to the singing programme alone. Among other toasts enthusiastically pledged were Colonel Sir Robert Dundas and Lady Dundas, the president and Dr. Strachan. The doctor, in replying, suggested that they should have more of such fraternal gatherings. The Chairman put his suggestion to the company, and it was unanimously agreed to have at least a mid-winter one as well as a mid-summer one.