RUGBY FOOTBALL

Press, Volume LXXV, Issue 22765, 18 July 1939, Page 5

RUGBY FOOTBALL

SECOND REPRESENTATIVE TEAM

MATCH AGAINST MACKENZIE COUNTY

The selection of the following B team to’represent the Ashburton RugbyUnion against the Mackenzie SubUnion at Fairlie on Saturday was announced by the sole selector (Mr Noel Robilliard). at the meeting of the management committee last evening:— Backs—L. Vessey (Old Boys); K. Cornelius (Rakaia), A. Fagin (Mayfield), A. Lorgelly (Springburn); D. McCormick (Technical Old Boys), vicecaptain, J. Doig (Rakaia); H. McNeill (Methven). Forwards—G. McMurchie (Mayfield), D. Cretney (Methven), H. Pritchard (Technical Old Boys), D. Doig (Rakaia), J. Macintosh (Methven), A. Doig (Rakaia), captain, G. Bowden (Old Boys), J. Edmonds (Old Boys).

Emergencies—Forwards: G. Watson (Methven), V. Digby (Springburn): backs: W. Murphy (Technical Old Boys), E. Henderson (Rakaia). Mr F. Kennedy was appointed manager. Notification that he had to order of! J. Madden, a Mayfield player, in the senior match against Old Boys, at Ashburton, for deliberately kicking another player with his knee, when the teams were going down for, a scrum, was received from the referee (Mr H. V. Baigent). The player was suspended for the remainder of the' season. It was mentioned that the Wellington A team would meet the Ashburton representatives. It was agreed to defer the recommendation of players for the South Island minor unions’ match until after the northern tour. A grant of £lO towards the expenses of the Mid-Canterbury team in the All-Canterbury primary schools’ tournament at Rangipra was made by the committee. The Ashburton Club and Mutual School of Arts forwarded a gift of £lO, and it was decided to thank it for its generosity. Draw for Saturday The following draw was arranged for Saturday:— Junior Grade —Celtic v. Eiffelton. at Ashburton (Mr S. Pennall); Old Boys v. Technical Old Boys, at Ashburton (Mr C. McKenzie); Allenton v. Methven, at Ashburton (Mr H. Baigent); Rakaia v. Springburn, at Springburn (Mr S. Alexander). Hinds a bye. Third Grade —Celtic v. Technical, at Ashburton (Mr C. Stevenson); High School v. Technical Old Boys, at Ashburton (Mr G. Farrell); Old Boys v. Methven. at Ashburton (Mr R. D. Hoglund); Hinds v. Tinwald, at Tinwald (Mr S. Kerr): Mayfield a bye. Fourth Grade —High School v. Methven, at Methven (Mr K. Hood); Technical v. Rakaia, at Rakaia (Mr K. Kenny). „ , . Fifth Grade—High School v. Technical A, at Ashburton (Mr D. McDougall). METHVEN BEATS RAKAIA In the Ashburton Rugby football senior competition at Rakaia, Methven 12 beat Rakaia 9. With the best players of both sides playing in a representative match the game was not up to the usual standard. Play was marred by a large number of free kicks awarded to both sides. Methven won most of the scrums, but their backs were unable to penetrate the defence. Lemon and Mclntyre were the best forwards for Methven and McNeill, as half, played a clever game and gave his backs a full share of the ball. A. Doig led the Rakaia pack, with K. Taylor and J. Steel always in support. J. Doig and E. Henderson were the best Rakaia backs, both being sound in defence and dangerous in attack. Methven’s points came from three penalties kicked by Watson and a try by Lemon. For Rakaia D. Hurst kicked two penalties and J. Doig one. Mr S. Alexander was referee. WILLOWBY MISSIONARY AUXILIARY Mrs W. W. Avery presided at the annual meeting of the Willowby Methodist Young People’s Missionary Auxiliary. The annual report showed that interest had been well maintained through the year. The financial statement was satisfactory. The election of officers resulted: — President, Mrs W. W. Avery; vicepresident, Miss Marjory Lill; secretary, Miss Hazel Lill; assistant secretary. Miss Dorothy Parsons: treasurer. Miss Phyllis Lattimore; roll secretary, Miss Elaine Lill; pianist, Miss Nell Greenaway. A programme of vocal and piano solos, duets, and recitations was presented by Misses Dorothy Parsons, Phyllis Lattimore, Nell Greenaway, Peggy Frisby, Janet Parsons, Margery Chapman, Ruth Patterson, Chloe Lill, June Whiting, and Master Murray Lattimore. Gifts for sisters* boxes were received. MISSIONARY UNION AT RAKAIA The annual meeting of the Rakaia Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union was held, with Mrs Ashford presiding. The report showed that the union had a successful year, both financially and socially. The sum of £ll was raised for missionary purposes. The Busy Bees had raised the satisfactory sum of £lO. A letter from Miss Campbell, of the Tekra mission field, was read. At a subsequent meeting of the Ladies’ Guild it was reported that more than £BO had been raised during the year. It was decided to start working for a bazaar to be held next year. SOCIAL AT MEAD The Mead Social Club held a social evening in the schoolroom recently to welcome home Mr and Mrs Ron. Shellock after their wedding. Mr R. A. Shannon, chairman of the social committee welcomed the guests and made a presentation of a copper log-box, firescreen and kerb, in appreciation of the work Mr Shellock had done for the welfare of the district. Mr B. McNamara also spoke.

MEN’S HOCKEY DRAW

The Ashburton men’s hockey , draw for Saturday is as follows; Seniors —Ashburton v. Rokehy B, 1.45 p.m. (women’s ground), Messrs H. Funge and W. Ford; Wakanui v. Thistle i 2,30 p.m. (men’s ground), Messrs A. C. Vincent and E. Tinker; Roketay A v. Baring Square, 3.45 p.m., Messrs H. Funge and E. Fowke. Junior—Ashburton v. St. Andrew’s Boys’ Brigade, 1.30 p.m. (men’s ground), Messrs A. C. Vincent and E. Tinker. SOCIAL AT LISMORE The social committee of the Lismore Women’s Division held a very pleasant evening in the school recently. The first part of the evening was spent in flag 500, the winners being Mesdames A. Fleming, F. Aitken, and F. Morrison. • ~ Dancing was held. to the music of Whiting’s band. Extras were played by Mrs H. A. Barnett and Mr C. Sparrow. Mr A. Chalmers was master of ceremonies, MINIATURE RIFLES HINDS WIN SHIELD MATCH AGAINST DORIE The Hinds Miniature Rifle Club beat the Dorie Club in a shield match held on the Doric range recently by 623 points to 615. Details were as follows: _ Hinds—R. Bagrie 80, R. ReddeclilTe 78. R. McKeage 78, H. Watson 78, P. Emanuel 78, M. Davis 78, L. Bagrie 76, R. McElhmnev 77, Dorie—R. Kingsbury 79, L. Kingsbury 78 C Scott 78, R. Muckle 77, B. Kingsbury 76 J Beard 76, M. Scott 76, D 1 Harrison 75! , , DORIE CLUB’S WEEKLY SHOOT The weekly shoot of the Dorie Miniature Rifle Club was held in the Ardamine Hall. The No. 6 trophy was won by L. Gardiner and J. Beard was second. The scores were:—L. Gardiner (5), 65, 65. 66. 66; J. Beard (3). 68, 67. 67, 63; J. Sargent (6), 66, 65, 59; R. Muckle (3). 69, 61- B. McKie (3), 68, 65; L. Kingsbury (1), 69, 68; R. Kingsbury (scr), 70, 68; C. Scott (6), 68; J. Baxter (3), 65: A. Farquharson (3), 64; O. Sprott (6). 51; H. Muckle (5), 60;. B! Butler (2), 55.

CONCERT AT RAKAIA

: A concert was held in the Rakaia Salvation ■ Army. Hall recently, when members of the Rakaia .Girls’ Club and visitors from Ashburton supplied the programme. There was an excellent attendance and Major Liddell (Ashburton) was chairman. Items were given as follows: Miss Iris Jackson, recitations; Misses Noeline and Betty Scott, duet; Mr M. Luscombe, song; Miss Betty Pennell, recitation; Mr A. Allan, spelling bee; Miss Iris Jackson, club-swinging demonstration. Messrs M. Luscombe and D. Fearne, duet; Miss Doreen Pluck, song; Miss Natalie Betts, recitation; Miss D. Hopwood, song. Company songs were sung by the Rakaia Girls’ Club, and two one-act plays, entitled “Bravo Belinda” and “Love Works Wonders,” were presented. A tableau was presented by the Ashburton party.