FOOTBALL.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 226, 17 June 1908, Page 9

FOOTBALL.

THE KRITAIN-MANAWATU MATCH. CHARGES FOR THE A. AND P. GROUND, LEVY OF TWENTY PER CENT. AGREED UPON. (BY TKLEGKAriI.—SPECIAL CORItESrOOTIENT.) Palmerston North, June 16. A deputation from tlio Manawatu Rugby Union waited upon tlio A. and P. committee to-day, and asked for a reduction in the charge (33 1-3 per cont.) for the uso of tho grounds for tho British match. It was thought by tlio Union that the A. and P. Association would bo prepared to meet them in overy respect, as the match would bo a great attraction to tho district. The Union did not expect to get tho same terms, viz., £30, as it got for tho Australian tour. Mr. Pirani pointed out that thero existed an agreement between tho Union and 'the Association that tho charge shall bo 25 per cent, for affiliated Unions for small matches, but it would bo absurd to ask such a percentage when the takings are four or fivo hundred pounds. The committeo had also been told that tho New Zealand Rugby Union was to reap the whole benefit, which was incorrect. It was also pointed out that thero were Unions in various parts which were offering tlio us,e of tho grounds frea. Mr. Pirani further suggested that a lump sum be charged." It did not tend to fclio popularity of the Association to havo tlio information that oxcessivo charges wore being made telegraphed all over the colony. Mr. Muller, secretary of the Union, pointed out that if a satisfactory arrangement could not be arrived at the match must be played at Fcildms. . • In discussing tho matter tho delogatesi stated that the charge had been fixed at Is. and 2s. for tho largo staw}. Mr. M'Hardy said the ground committee had it in their mind that 2s. was going to be charged, and, acting on that, tliey enforced tlio 33 1-3 per cent. Had the.v known tlio charge would be Is., they would never havo asked for such a high figure.

: Mr. Wood, M.P., moved that the Union bo offered the use of the grounds for £50. Mr.. J. 0. Batchelor' moved that a percentage bo taken, say 25 per cent. Mr. H. Booth' said that thoy were thoro to represent the Mauawatu district and not Palmerston, and ho- supported the amendment. Mr. M'Hardy favoured 20 per cent. . Mr. Batchelor agreed to modify his amend, ment to 20 nor cent. Mr. Cohen favoured a fixed sum, and urged • the committee to act in a generous manner towards the Union. The committee should seo a reasonable sum exacted in tho interests' of the Association,' but they should not go into tho matter of profit. .. . Mr. Lang said that somo peoplo imagined that the grounds belonged to Palmerston, which was an idea that should bo dispelled. He called upon tho secretary to produce tho figures showing how much tho Palmerston peoplo had subscribed last year, as they were always talking about how muoh they did for the A. and P. Association. , Sir. Wood, M.P., put forward a strong appeal for the footballers, Tho amendment was put to the meeting, and carried by 20 votes to 7. Sir. Cohen moved a further amendment that tho basis should be upon a fixal charge. Some argument ensued as to whether the further amendment was in ordor, and it was ruled by tho chairman to be perfectly in order.

Mr. Cohen's amendment was lost, so that 20 per cent.. is now to be tho chargo, which was the original offer of the Rugby Union. FEILDINS OFFER FAVOURED. (BT TELEGRAPH.—SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.) Palmerston North, June 16. The llugby Union decided hero to-night to forward both offers—of tho A. and P. Association and the Feilding Racing Clubr-to the New Zealand Union, and strongly recommended that the latter offer be accepted, aa the' Union considers that the A. and P. Association had not given, them tho consideration they were entitled to. , (by telegraph.—special correspondent). . . Dunodin, June 16. It is unlikely that the New Zealand team for tho second test match will be chosen, till after tho inter-Island match. Unfortunately, Mr. H. Harris (Otago), ono of tho selectors, will be unablo to visit Wellington 1 , and a substitute will have to. bo provided bv tho Now Zealand Union. Mr. A. B. Charters, chairman of the Wairarapa Rugby Union,. lisjs- been selected to act as referco for tbn match between Britain end Marlborough and Nelson on Saturday; Mr.-A'. Campbell, who controlled the Wel-lington-Britain match, has been choson to the position of referee for tho second test match at Wellington on Saturday, Juno 27. 'It is understood that the team to represent New Zealand in the second test match will be selected immediately after tho interIsland contest. , Two members of tho British team, Messrs. Harding and Yassall, arrived from the South yesterday morning, and are to undergo treatment in Wellington jn tho hope that tlioy will bo -ready to tako part in the next test niatch. Laxon, who has been unwoll of late, is expected to reach Wellington this moru'ing. Tho other members of tho team, who are at present on the West Coast will probably reach Wellington by tho Patoena on Sunday.

It is. stated that Deans will be unablo to play in tho inter-Island match. RUGBY FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY. ;'fho following fixtures and referees havo been arranged for Saturday next, tlio North v. South Island match, which had been set down for that day, having been postponed until Wednesday:—. Senior. Petone v. St. James, Petone No. 1, Mr, P. Maekio; Oriental v. Melrose, Miramar Park No. 1, Mr. AY. O'Counoll; Victoria College, v. Ponoko, Miramar ParK No. 2, Mr. 0. Bell; Wellington v. Southern, Miramar Park No. 4, Mr. G. Lusk; Old Boys v. Athletic, Miramar Park No. 3, Mr. AV. M'Lean. Junior. Athletic v. Petone, Newtown Park, Mr. J. Francis; Oriental v. Melrose, Polo No. 1, Mr. H. Card; Poneko v. Selwyn, Polo No. 2, Mr. C. Atkinson; Victoria' College' v. Kia Ora, Hutt No. 1, Mr. T. H. Jones; Old Boys v. St. James, Polo No. 3, Mr, J. Condor; Southern v. Wellington, Polo' No. 4, Mr. E. Wylie. ' • Third Class "A."—Jolinsonvillo v. St. Patrick's College, Johnsonville, Mr. F. Laws; Petone v. St. James, Petono No. 2, Mr. J, Calnan; Athletic v. Polhill, Easts No. 1, Mr. J. Manning; Oriental v. Southern, Easts No. 2, Mr. P. Smith; Wellington College v. St. John's, Wellington College, Mr., J, Brown. ' Third Class "B."—Epuni v. Selwyn, Hutt No. 3, Mr. J. D. Frasor; Kia Ora v. Star, Hutt No. 2, Mr. W. Church; Melrose v. Knrori, ICarori, Mr. AY. Spencer; Poneko v. Victoria College, Easts No. 3, Mr. AV. Roberts; AYollington v. Railways, Easts No! 4, Mr. H. Summerhayos. Fourth Class—Mel'roso v. Southern, Berhamporo, Mr. J. Hnnnan; Oriental "A" v. A r ictoria College, Easts No. o, Mr. A. Mollor; Old Boys v. Petone, Petone No. 3, ■ Mr. H. • Johnstone; St. James v. Epuni! Epuni No. I, Air. If. Greemvood; Selwyn v. Wellington, Easts No. C, Sir. H. Koyes' Ponoko v. St. John, Easts No. 7, Mr. it! Soivers; Athletic v. Polliill, Junction No 1 Mr. T. Quinu. Fifth Class—Athletic "A" v. Boys' Institute, Crawfords No. 1, Mr. J. * Woybonrne; Petone v. St. Patrick's College, Petone No. 4, Mr. L. Sievers; AA r ollington College "A" v. Selwyn, AVellinglon College, Mr, F. Summerhayos; Southern v. St. James,Junction No. 2, Mr. F,. Carman: Athletic "B" v. AVoltington College "R," 'Wellington College, 1.45 p.m., Mr. A. Thompson ; Epmii a bye. FIXTURES FOR TO-DAY. Butchers v. Bakers, Polo Ground No. 2 Air. AY. G. Talbot; Artillerv v. Oriental! l'olo Ground No. iJ, Mr. F. Crowes; Star v. Tramway, Newtown Park, Mr. J, Lawrence.

REPRESENTATIVE MATCHES. (BY TELEGKAnr—SrECIiI, CORRESPONDENT*)DunecMn, Juno 16. At the meeting of the Otago Rugby Union last night, Sir. De.v moved that a sub-com-mittee,. consisting of Messrs. Campbell, Cavanagh, ami himself, bo appointed wjth a view of considering the question of curtailing representative matches, and to rcjwrt to the committeo for tho consideration of delegates at the next annual meeting. Tho Chairman (Mr. M'Laren) agreed that this travelling question was becoming a farce. He supposed that tho next tiling would be a visit'to South Africa. In his opinion,, another New Zealand team should not travel for four years. Tho motion was carried. THE INTER-ISLAND MATCH. '"" POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT WEDNESDAY. In order to suit tho convenience of players who resido at a distance,tho inter-Island match has been postponed from Saturday. June 20, until. Wednesday next. Tho North Island representatives will arrive on Monday night, and tho South Island team on Tuesday morning. Following will bo tho charges for admission :—Ground, Is.; stand, 2s. (by TELEClUrll—rurss ASSOCIATION.) Duneciin, Juno IG. M'Donald and Casey, who were selected to play for South Island in tho inter-Island football match, will be unable to play-, and will not bo. available for the second tost. Mahoncy (Canterbury) has been selected to fill Casey's place in tho front row. -