Upon the return of the Carlton Football team from Adelaide, a representative of the Sportsman awaited upon Mr. M. B. Hearne, the hon. secretary of the club, and obtained the following notes of their recent trip to Adelaide: -

We arrived at the Port on Friday morning, the 20th. June, and proceeded to the city by train, and were driven to our quarters at the Crown and Sceptre and Supreme Court Hotels. After partaking of refreshments, we got into drags provided by the Kensington and Norwood Cricketing Association, and were driven to the Kensington Oval, where we met with a cordial reception from the Mayor of Norwood and the office bearers of the Association.
This ground is admirably adapted for football, being securely fenced, and provided with every accommodation both for players and spectators. There are three stands, all well protected from the weather, in the reserved portion of the ground - the central one being intended for ladies, and the two outer ones, where smoking may be indulged in, for gentlemen.

On the drive back we were shown the lions of the city, and in the afternoon we visited the Adelaide Oval, where a match was being played between two of the leading local teams - the Port and the Norwood. About 5,000 spectators were witnessing some really good play.

The first match of the visitors, against the South Adelaide Club, came off on Saturday, the 21st., and after some spirited play, resulted in a win for Carlton by five goals to two. A good deal of rain had fallen during the previous week, or two and the ground was somewhat soft, but in every other respect the surroundings of the match were all that could be desired.

On Sunday afternoon we were guests of the Adelaide Football Association, and had a pleasant drive to the hills forming the back ground of the city, as far as Norton's Summit, from which a fine view of Adelaide can be obtained. We enjoyed ourselves immensely, and saw some most romantic bits of scenery along the road.

The second match was to played on Wednesday, the 25th. ult., but owing to the rain which had fallen during the early part of the week, it was postponed until the next day.
Wednesday, however, turning out fine we took advantage of the railway passes kindly provided for us by the Government, and took a trip on the Nairne line as far as Mount Barker, some 30 miles from Adelaide. In this short distance a number of tunnels and bridges are met with, reminding one a good deal of the Zig Zag over the Blue Mountains of New South Wales.
We breakfasted and dined at Weiderman's Hotel, where the excellent fare was done ample justice to.

The match against 23 of the Junior clubs came off on Thursday, and notwithstanding the sloppiness of the ground, the Juniors showed some excellent play. The game resulted in a draw, three goals being kicked by each team.

The third match against the Norwoods, was played on Saturday, and proved a most exciting game. The Norwood men showed a thorough knowledge of football, and, as the game progressed, it could easily be seen that the teams were well matched, goals and behinds coming alternately to each side. The result, after a very close contest, was win for Carlton by 1 goal, the behinds being equal.

The last match was played on Monday, the 30th. June, against the Ports - very formidable opponents, - when the Carlton were again successful, kicking 4 goals to the Port's 2 goals.
Among the visitors was the Governor and the Duke of Manchester.
The attendance at the matches - which were all played on the Kensington Oval - was very good, with the exception of that against the Juniors, which was played on a damp, drizzling day.
The financial result was also a success, the Cricketing Association having a substantial balance in hand after paying expenses.

On Monday evening we were entertained by Mr. T. Smith M.P., ex Mayor of Adelaide, at a banquet at the Crown and Sceptre Hotel, where some excellent speeches were made, and most enjoyable evening spent.

On Tuesday morning, the 1st. inst., we were received by the mayor and councillors of Adelaide in the Town Hall, and were shown over the building. Among other objects of interest, we saw the mayoral chair of South Australian gold and workmanship, and the municipal mace and goblets of silver gilt, all fine specimens of the jeweller's art.

We returned to Melbourne on Thursday the 3rd. inst., thoroughly well pleased with our trip, and we wish to express, through the columns of the Sportsman, our thanks for the courtesy displayed to us by the Association and many of the leading residents, who spared no pains to make our stay comfortable. We should like to add that the accommodation provided for us at the Crown and Sceptre and the Supreme Court Hotels was excellent.

The following is a detailed result of the matches: -
On the 21st. June - South Adelaide, 2 goals; Carlton 5 goals.
On the 25th. June - 23 juniors 3 goals; Carlton 3 goals.
On the 28th. June - Norwood, 3 goals; Carlton 4 goals.
On the 30th. June - Ports, 2 goals; Carlton 4 goals.
Total - South Australia, 10 goals; Carlton 16 goals.