MID-CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20039, 22 September 1930, Page 5

MID-CANTERBURY

• ♦ ASHBURTON. UNLAWFULLY ON PREMISES A charge of being unlawfully on the promises of Eobert John Ramsey by night was preferred against Henry Bobert Martin, aged 33 years, a labourer, of Ash burton, at the Magistrate's Court on Saturday morning, before Mr F. W. Watt, J.P. Constable Myer said that he was in the vicinity of Ramsey's store early on Saturday morning and was attracted by a light in the building. On investigating he found that it was the owner, who had just been aroused by someone wandering afound the back of the store. Witness arrested accused, who was drunk, and apparently did not know where ho was. Martin, who pleaded guilty, was fined Abolition of Road Board. The petition which was recently circulated among ratepayers in the Mount Somers district for the abolitioi of tho Mount Somers Road Board has been signed by 124 ratepayers, and will be dealt with at tho next meeting of the Ashburton County Council. Horse Parade. Only nine entries, compared with thirteen last year, have been received for the annual horse parade held by the Ashburton A. and P. Association. In conjunction with the fixture, lectures on the draught horse and lambing troubles will be given by Mr A. M. Patterson, M.R.C.V.8., and Mr J. H. Grigg will give a talk concerning Southdown sheep. Infectious' Diseases. During last week one case of pneumonia from the Ashburton Gorge and a case of scarlet fever from Rakaia wore reported to tho County Health Inspector, and a case of scarlet fever from the borough was reported to the Borough Health Inspector. Personal. The Bev. H. T. Peat, of Timaru, conducted the anniversary services of tho Wiilowby Methodist Church yesterday. Ladies' Golf. | In its match against Timaru Ladies' Golf Club at Ashburton on Wednesday, the Ashburton Ladies' Golf Club will be represented by the following:—Mrs J. B. Nicoll, Miss Z. Bonnington, Miss Brown, Mrs S. J. Thomas, Miss E. Millichamp, Mrs F. W. Watt, Mrs L. J. Watt, Mrs J. Lane, Mrs E. B. Condell, Mrs Mulligan, Mrs G. I. Miller, Mrs H. S. Billcliff, Mrs Jones, Miss S. Newton. Presentation. In recognition of the great amount of work he has done for the game of hockey, Mr H. A. Humphries, past president of tho Ashburton Ladies' Hockey Association, was presented with a token of the esteem of members at a happy ceremony on thd Domain grounds on Saturday afternoon. On behalf of the Association, the Mayor (Mr R. Galbraith) handed to Mr Humphries a fishing rofl and referred to the time and energy the recipient had devoted to the promotion of the game in Ashburton. . Heavy Bain. As a result of the heavy rain which fell on Saturday night, 80 points were recorded in Ashburton.

Motor-Oyclist Injured.

Andrew Bpeedie, aged 21, a gardener, of Longbeach, fell off his motor-cyclo -yesterday, breaking a leg. He Was admitted to the Ashburton Public Hospital.

Bugby 7oott>«U. Mothven (}7) t. Old Boys (G)

By their meritorious win over Old Boys lit Methven on Saturday, Methven won tli« Ashburton Rugby Union's 1030 championship, which carries with it the Watters dhleld. Tho win was not unexpected, »b Methven have shown by their play throughout tho season that the team which beat them would have to be ft pretty good side. Their win on Saturday was owing largely to their heavy, even pack of fait forwards, who for almost half of the match proved superior to the much lighter 0)d Boys' pack in both tight and loose play. It Is several .year* since a country 1 team has won the championship, and Methven's victory this season should do • lot towards improving the standard of Kugby among country clubs in the county. At the outset Methven launched an often sive, and by a combined movement were v/ithin a few yards of Old Boys' line. The Old Boys' forwards brofce away and took play back to half-way, where Field recured and made a pretty run, only to be well tackled by Wat6on. the Methven full-back. Th«t movement was sustained, but Old Boys kicked over the line into the dead-bill area and a twenty-five was ordered. The pace set by both teams was a "cracker," the Methven forwards showing tbomselves very dan gerous. The lighter Old Boys' pack were going better than wis anticipated. Scfersl penalties for infringements wore given to both Hides, but all were unsuccessful. Old Boys opened their scoring account as the result of n back movement inaugurated in Methven's twenty-five, lie bail was shot out from the scrum by Hyman, to Todd, to MMichamp. to fticoll, to Robilliard. The latter had only the full-back fd pass, which he did, with a ni<*Q cut-iiij to score in a handy position. Welch did not convert. Old Boys i), MethveH 0.. Play hovered in mldflcld, and it was noticeable that the Methven forwards were applying their weight to the scrums, and were gushing thn Old Boyp' van. The latter, however, concentrated on feeding their backs, who were gaining ground. Old Boys were having the better of play territorially at this stage. The Methven forwards worked play back to halfway, but Hoenijn sent them back with a good touch-finder. A scrum about twenty yards from Methven's line saw the ball come out to Todd, who ctft his vis-a-vis out and scored a pretty try. Welch's kick again missed.' Old Boys C Methven 0. Methven attacked, rind looked dangerous when Cooper (Old Boys) tried to pass instead of kicking, and the Meth ven forwards were through in a shot. Todd managed to And tho line and relieved when Methven were almost over. Old Boys were forced to adopt defensive tsutics, and the half time whistle went with play in Old Boys' territory. The second cpoll was opened by Mdthvcii initiating a strong attack, but the movement lacked finish; in fact, the Methven backs ran back Instead of forward when they received the leather. J?awson infringed in a loose scrum and Methven were awarded a penalty right in front of Old Boys' goal. Gillespie made no mistake with his kick. Old Boys p, Methven 3, This reverse tended to infuse Old Boys with more vigour, and by exploiting loose rushes play went to Methven's line. Methven's defence was equal to the occasion. and play went gradually back into Old Boys' territory. Pawsori, who had beeti playing a sterling game in Old Boys' pack, injured an ankle had retired, and Rooney came orf. Methven maintained their advantage and opened up play,. Burrows sending to. Marsh, who went over in the corner. Gilleepie added the major points with a nice kick from 4 dif flcult angle. Methven 8, Old Boys 6. . pld Boys' forwards were missihg Pawson, and were finding it difficult to hold the Methven van. Old Bojs* backs found it hard to open dp play, as the Methven van were coming through fast. Methven appeared to have Old

Boys rattled, but they were Boon attacking again. Mcthven's delenco v/as Bound, and a couplo o£ long touch-finders found them iu Old Boys' termor)'. Tho soundness of Old Boys' defence was tested in tho ensuing play, whuu Metnvea fought determinedly to cross. They were not to bo denied, however, and from a scrum Gillespie sent his backs away, Lamb, Kilworth, Marsh, and Burrows handling, for the 1 last-named to go over unopposod. Gillespie c6nverted. Methven 13, Old Boys 6. Piay hovered near half-way until Lamb, with a greut kick, took play to Old Boys' line. Methven were having all the better of the play, their heavier forwards more than holding the Old Boys' pack. The former's bacl;3 got into action, and Marsh kicked a Hold goal which ended the game in Methven' s favour by 17 points to t>. Mr K. (.'numbers was referee.

The Slu.iiven team owes its win to its forward*, v.ho for at leant one-half 6£ the second part predominated play. The best of them was O. DaltOn, who, although not as conspicuous as he mignt have been iu tho loose, kept the bail nmoiig his forwards, which was probably tho best tactics to adopt. On this occasion A. McUormick and Dickie were prominent in the loose, and the Dollan brothers, Petrie, Goodwin, and L. Dalton worked with a. will in the tight. Tho Methven backs, as a combination, were spasmodic, but on tho whole were solid. Their defence was better than their attack. Gillespie, at half, played a splendid game, showing good judgment round the scrum, and vuriety in his methods of attack. Marsh,, at centre three-quarters, and Burrows, right' wing, wore the best of tho other backs, the former making good openings for his wingers, and the latter having plenty of pace to tako adlrantage of the openings made. All the back's tackled well. Old Boys' forwards went well until they lost Pawson, who, until his retirement, was probably the bost all-round forward on the ground. His absence seemed to affect the moral of the Old Boys' team as a whole. The van could not make any hoadway, and consequently their scoring machine (the backs) were given few opportunities. What few opportunities they did have were nipped in the bud by severe tackling. The best workers throughout were the Welch brothers. W. Uaplcy and D'Auvorgne came a good second. J. Todd, at first five-eighths, was their best back On attack or defence he was equally at homo, and he showed good combination with Nicoll at centre. There was little doubt that as a combination Old Boys' backs were superior, but the inability of their forwards to copo with the opposition gave them little chance, especially in the second half, to show their ability. Nicoll played up to form and did all that was expected of him. Robilliard, left wing, did not have many opportunities, but those he did have were turned to good account. M. Heenan, at full-back, played » practically flawless game. He had a vast amount of work to do against a fast-moving pack of heavy forwards. His coolness and liis touch-finders repeatedly had Methven guessing. Rifle Shooting. The Wakanui Defence Rifle Club opened its season on Saturday with a friendly match against Ashburton, on the Wakanui range, and wero defeated by the visitors by 473 points to 3U7. The conditions were ten shots at 300 yards, witti two optional sighters. The scores were as follows s Ashburton —E. R. Truman 48, N. Bauerlo 47, D. F. Keir 44, R. Bramley 43, C. Glassey 43 J. Clayton 43, L. MeNally 42, G. Cromio 42, F. Clark 41, H. Cromie 40, F. Porter 40. Wakanui—E. Kirkman 43, A. Amos 40, T. Kirkman 40, D. Cairns 39, D. Wilson 88, J. Sinclair, sen. Zl, G. Brown 36, C. Franrpton 34, N. Rogers 33, C. Foster 20, P. Kickard 23. Ladles' Hockey. An open six-a-side tournament for senior, junior, and primary school grades was played on the Ashburton Domain on Saturday, under the auspices of the Ashburton Hockey Association. The weather was ideal for the greator port of the afternoon, but the linish of the tourney was played in rain. Results were as follows:-* Senior Grade—First round: Tinwald 3, Old Girls A 0; Christchurch Training College 2, Rakaia 0; Mount Somers IJ, Old Girls B 1; Hinds defeated Methven High School by default. I Second Round—Tinwald 3, Tracing Col- ■ lege 0, Mt. Somers 1, Hinds 0. I Final —Tinwald 3,.Mt. Somers 0. i The winning team, were:—'Migses A. Loach, ' M. Chapman S. Millichamp, M. Henderson, I F. Gudsell, and B. Millichamp. , Junior Grade—First round: Old Girls 5, J Wukanui 3. ■ Second Round —Rakaia 1, Wakanui 0; Bar- | ing squaro 2, Mothven B 0; Lawcliffo 2, l Lauriston B 0; Laurislun A 2, Methven A 1. ( Semi-finals—Rakaia 1, Baring square 0; | liOwcliffe I, Lauriston A 0. I Final—Rakaia 1, Lowclifro 0. t The winning team were: Miß»es J. Kaan, M. Brown, G. Turton, M. Turton, K. Hurst, and N. Tatterson. Primary Schools—First round: Loweliffe 4, Methren 0; Hinds A 4, Tinwald A 0; Wakanui 2, Tinwald B 0; Hinds B a bye. Seml-nnals —Hinds A 2, Lowcliffe 1: Hinds B 2, Wakanui 0. Final—Hinds A 1, Hinds B 0. The winning team were: Mutes B. Thompson, C. Chisnnll, F, Donaldson, J. Lowu, A. Lowo. and M. Watson. T'.e referees were Messrs C. Bishop and A. C. McHardy. The medals were presented to the winning by the Mayor (Mr R. Galbraith), who ctintiatulatcd the winners on their performances. Men's Hockey.

Canterbury second and third grade representative hockey teams played matches against the Aahburtou senior and junior representative terms on the Ashburton Domain ou Snturday, winning both games. SENIOR MATCH—CANTERBURY J v. ASHBURTON 1.

At the outset Ashburton won the bully and play was carried to their twcnty-flvo and the ball was hit out twice In succession. Canterbury attacked hotly, but Ashburton retaliated and invaded the visitors' territory, where they wero handicapped by an obstruction penalty. Up and down play followed until Cantorbury took the ball into Ashburton's circle, where a shot at goal failed. Play becamo willing and penalties tor sticks were frequent. The Iteds hit hard and stopped a fast Ashburton rush. They then took up the offensive and wero on the point of scoring when the ball was kicked out by the Ashbdrton goalie. Canterbury had the better of the play and showed good combination. Davenport and Gibb combined to secure Canterbury's first goal, which was eventually shot by Oibb. Ashburton mode an unsuccessful effort to oven the score. The Reds came again and put the ball over the line in attempting a shot. Good passing by Reds resulted In Oribb shooting a second goal for Cantorbury, and shortly after play was in Ashburton's circle, where Davenport obtained the Una) goal for Canterbury. Ashburton took a turn at the attack and their effort resulted in Hobbs scoring. Towards the concluding stages of the game Ashburton look the ball inside the circlo of tho opposition, but were unsuccessful with a shot. They came again, however, and met with a similar fftt<*. Tho defence of tho Reds was too Sound, however, and they were defonding when the Until whistle sounded.

Messrs if. Baker and J. H. Almond were referees. '

JUNIOR' MATCH—CANTERBURY 3 v. ASHBURTON 0. Canterbury won the toss and Ashburton woo the bully-off, soon after gaining us advantage and taking the play t© the fullbook. Canterbury attacked vigorously and tho Ashburton goalie conceded a corner. After some good play by Ashburton they gave sticks. Canterbury did not Improve from the hit. Sticks by Ashburton saw Canterbury flttd an opening, but it was spoiled by giving sticks. Play was immediately transferred to Canterbury's goal, where a penalty corner was awarded from which sticks was given by Ashburton. Canterbury attacked, and to save their goal Ashburton conceded a corner, their opponents missing the shot. From the twenty-five Ashburton took the ball welj down the field, but Canterbury relieved the pressure by a long phot across the field. The Canterbury halves were hitting too hard and losing control. Jfrom an opposing sticks Ashburton carried play to the opposing twenty-five. The visiting outside left was continually waiting off-side, and for the third time he was penalised. There was mojre tight play, Anderson saving brilliantly for Ashburton. On the resumption Canterbury won the bully and carried play to the Ashburton circle, but the defence was sound. Ashburton relieved and sent play to the other end of the fi*ld. Anderson again gaved cleverly. Soon after, Canterbury were in the circle, and Hendy shot a good goal. Canterbury i, Ashburton 0. Canterbury were dominating play at this stage, and Hendy shot again. Canterbury 2, Ashburton 0. Ashburton made a sally to the visitors' goal, but Canterbury returned the play and Hendy shot bib third goal. Canterbury S, Ashburton 0. Play was in tho Ashburton circle when the •whistle blew.

MesMs Almofld and Bafcer were referees,

COLDSTREAM.

A party telephone line is now m operation in the Coldstream district, and residents who are connected are enthusiastic in their praise of its usefulness.

.Lambjrjg is now in fujl awing, and but for the eou'-west storm of last week, good weather has been experir enced. Owing to the storm there were some losses, but most settlers got through wejl. There are many paddocks of green feed to be seen, but grass has uol made much growth, owing to the P°Ul weather However, with the recent spring-like weather, there should soon be a noticeable change. Early-sown wheat is looking well. There is still some spring sowing to be done. An increase of traffic is noticeable to the Rangitata, hut owners no doubt getting • ready for ■ the coming fishing season.