FOOTBALL NEW ZEALAND RUGBY UNION. ANNUAL MEETING.

Evening Post, Volume XLIX, Issue 100, 29 April 1895, Page 4

FOOTBALL NEW ZEALAND RUGBY UNION. ANNUAL MEETING.

The third annnal meeting of the Now Zealand Rugby Union was held at the Exchange Buildings on Saturday evening. Present, the following delegates :— Wellington, A.T Bate and G. Fache ; Auokland, O. Wells Poverty Bay, A. Laurenson; Manawatu.W C. Marter; Wanganui, I. Hyams; Tara naki, T. S. Ronaldson ; Marlborough, P. G Williams ; Buller, P. Cooney ; West Coast E. Batchelor; Canterbury. W. G. Garrari and H. M'Cardell ; Southland, J. Wcßney Officers— Hon. Treasurer, O. C W. Morns Hon. Sec, E. D. Hoben; Assistant Sec, A De. Costa. Mr. A. T. Bate was appointed chairman. Mr. G. F. C. Campbell telegraphed fror Auckland expressing regret that he wouli be unable to attend. Mr. T. H. Ritchie delegate for South Canterbury, and Mr. J P. Firth, delegate for Nelson, also sen apologies for non-attendance, as did th President. Mr. Logan, who was on his wo; to England, where he would visit the Englis] Union. The Southland and Otago Rugby Union were affiliated on the motion of Mr. Garrard who said that once in the Union he was satis fied that the Otago men would be found loya and enthusiastic supporters of the New Zea hind governing body. Two newly-formed bodies— the Waipaw and Rangitikei Unions -applied for reoog i ition. The Secretary said that on receivin the applications he had replied that the Nei Zealand Union had always opposed th multiplication of Unions, and that it won! be much wiser for the new bodies to cor stitute themselves branches of existin Unions with Bepa.Ta.te branch officers an seperate competitions, but under th general direction .of the union to whic they affiliated, and through whioh the would affiliate to the New Zealan Union. The players would not then be d< barred fiom representative football, as the would practioally be by belonging only to union which would not have snfficiei strength to meet ontside teams. The feeling of the meeting was deoidedl against the admission of any more no' Unions, and it was decided to leave th matter to the Management Com rr.it tee wit a view to its arranging for the amalgamatio of the proposed bodies with some existin unions. Mr. Ronaldson thought the Rang: tikei Union should become a branch of eitho Wanganui or Manawatu, and Mr Bate sai he would like to see one powerful Unio taking in Horowhenua, Manawatu, an Wanganui, with local competitions at eac centre, but showing a united front to a ontsiders. The Chairman proposed the adoption c the report and balance-sheet. The Ne Zealand Union was a strong body, and ha done much hithortp. With the completio of its membership it wonld be still strongei Mr. Garrard, Mr. Wells, and othors aske various questions in reference to the balanci sheets, and npon these being answered b the Hon. Sec, the report and balonce-shei were unanimously adopted. On the motion of Mr. Garrard, a resolutio was adopted heartily thanking the Aucklan Union for its generous donation of £31 \ over and above its guarantee for expenses i connection with the North Island mate] Mr. Hoben said that the Auokland Unio had always proved itself most generou public-spirited, and broad-minded. Mr. Wells proposed that an immedial levy be made to pay off tho deficit of £( shown in the balance-sheet, so that the ye: might be started with a clean sheet. Mr. Hoben said that if this were done 1 did not think there would be any fear of tr Union going back again, as they subseri] tions were now sufficient for expenses i management, and the experience of pai tours wonld assure that the Queenslan visit should be arranged and conducted wH profit to the Union. The unions, n'moi without exception, had declared in favour i an immediate levy in preference to raisin the subscription. Tho Chairman thought the levy should in include new unions, but should be mac purely on the Unions affiliated last year. Some discussion followed, durijg whic it was pointed out that it won] not be fair to unions just affiliated i refuse to admit them to the full membe ship of tho Union, and to insist on the paying the expenses of their representatiri in any team going to Australia next yea as wonld be the case if they were m permitted to contribute to the levy. Tl levy was practically the final paymei on a policy of £500 or £600, which assure the New Zealand Union of the expenses i its team to New South Wale 3 next yea and any newly-affiliated Union would prefi paying the few ponndß or shillings of i share to having to find £25 for eaoh man might have in the representative team nei year. The newly-affiliated unions wei aware that there was a deficit, and that levy was about to be made, but they neve tholeas decided to apply for full membershi of tLe Union. Mr. Garrard said that if the Unions newl; affiliated were not to pay for the 18S shortage, then the Unions affiliated in 18! should not have to pay for the balance fro: IS!>3, which constitute £41 of the £09. Tl levy was for general futuro benefit, an should be general. This view was adopted, and it was d cided to make a pro rata levy based on tl strength of Unions for the amount require! This will amount to about £11 in the cat of the Auckland Union ; Canterbury, aboi £7 ; Wellington, about £4. Smaller Unioi will range from about £1 up. The following officers were eleoted :- Patron, His Excellency Lord Glasgow President. Mr. Thomas Henderson, Auol land ; Vice-Presidents, A. E. Devoro (Aucl land), A. W. Reeß (Poverty Bay), F. Loga (Hawkes Bay), G. H. Smith (Bush), V\ Bailey (Manawatu), W. Empson (Wanganui G. F. Bayly (Taranaki), 11.I 1 . Bartholome(Horowhenua), E, M D. Whatman (Wain rapa), G. F. C. Campbell (Wellington), W. S Littlejohn (Nelson), J. Snodgrass (Mar borough), C. E. Harden (Bnller), G. B Boyd (West Coast), A. E G. Khodes (Cai terbary), Moss Jonas (South Canterbury A. F. Hawke, Southland; Hon. Sec , E. I Hoben; Assistant Sec, A. De Costa; Hoi Treasurer, G. C. W. Morris; Appeal Con mittee, G. F. C Campbell (Wellington), J. I Firth iWellineton), W. J. Cotterill (Chrisi ohurch), T. Henderson (Auckland). (It wa decided that the Managnmcnt Committe should appoint a fifth member from Otag if a suitable member was availabli and that next year, on Mr. Logan return from England, the Committe should be inoreased in number, and b should be asked to reßumo bis seat.) Managi menfc Committee, the delegates from Ancl land (Mr. Welhj), Wellington (Mr. Bate Southland (Mr. Wesney), Wanganni (Mi Hyams), Otago, and Canterbury, with th officers ex officio ; Auditors, Messrs. L. Couj land and G. Fache. In reply to Mr. We3ney, it was explaine that the balance-sheets were being audite by Messrs. Conpland and Ronaldson. _ It was decided to endorse the disqualifies tion of the Manawatu Union on Lionc Ishorwood on the 30th instant, provided th matter were not meantime Bottled or a: appeal lodged. In reply to a query it was deoided t inform the Wanganni Union that th majority of Unions in the colony ha adopted regulations as to tho appoiiitmen of referees with satisfactory results. The Secretary stated that he would cal together the delegates appointed by th various athletic bodies immediately, to coe Bider the question of legal statns for sue! bodies. Ibe Bnsh Districts' Union wrote in re ference to misappropriation of funds b — fifljecra, and it was decided to advise th' Union to take similar action to that take; by the Manawatn Union. The Wellington Union desired to dis qualify a former officer for failure to accoun fully for fnnds, but it was decided that th Union must itself come to a resolution upoi the matter, in accordance with by-laws 1 and 11, before asking the New Zealani Union to do so. ' The Secretary stated that he had not ye received the final decision of the Queens land Union, but had a letter from ono of it officers to the effect that the team propose) to come, but that the Queensland Unioi offieerß had informed the Australian pres that they were sending the team. He ex pectcd further information by every mail a to dates, Ac. It was resolved, on tho mo 1 ion of Mr Hyams, that Ibe Management Committee b a "ked to reconsider the disqualification fron acting as captain of a representative tean imposed on W. M'Kenz c, wilh a view ti if the time had no*, arrived fc -" its removal. Mr. Hyams Baid the failuro ti control bis team in the Nelson match, fo] which M'Kenzie had been punished, was amuch misfortune as fault. The Nelsoi Union had no wish to see the diequalificatioi continued, and M'Kenzie's conduct had beer unexceptional since. He had since playcc in six representative matches, and had beei debarred from acting as captain in all. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Garrard, that if the amounts appearing as dne by Unionß upon the balance-sheet wort not paid by the Ist July steps be taken tc deal with the defaulting Unions. Mr. Garrard also gave notice of a motior for the futuro striking off of Unions whose current subscriptions were allowed to remain overdue on Ist Jnly in each year. A vole of thanks to the officers was passed on the motion of Mr. Marter, who referred especially to the services rendered to the Union by Mr. Logan and Mr. Hoben, and to — those of Messrs. Morris, as Treasurer De Costa, as Assistant Secretary, and Hyams, •l^l 01 ? 1^ 7^ the Pro^mme Committee *« the arrangement of the New South Wales vi-it last year. Messrs. Ronaldson and McCardell and "others also spoke enlogistically of Mr Hoben s services te the New Zealand Union and to-feotball. In acknowledging the vote, Mr. Hobon said that xt hod always been his intention to resign the secretaryship when he had aocomphahed hia object of uniting the whole of the New Zealand Unions into one body for their mntual K ood. This had been accomplished, but as there were some larjre undertakings before the Union this year for which his initiative had been responsible he considered that he could not honourably refuse re-election, but his intention was to resign at the end of the year, when he would take somo loss onerous office, as, though desirous of being relieved of the secretaryBhip, he did not intend to entirely give up his interest in the New Zealand Union, and in the objeots for whioh it was founded. (Applause ) The following propoaed movements of Unions were intimated .—Auckland to tour South ; Wellington to visit Canterbury, Hawkes Bay and Wairarapa; Buller and West Loast to exchange visits; Wanganui to visit Auckland, Taranaki, and Manawatn ; Hawkes Bay to visit Wellington and South ; Poverty Bay to visit Anokland and Hawkes Bay; Canterbury to go South. Other visits had not yet been deoided on. Mr. Wells thought the time had come when there should be definite regulations drawn up for the rotation of these visits. It was probable that the Auokland team would Bnot visit Otago this time unless Otago first turned the last visit ' «,-w M deoidea . *° » Bfc Canterbury to if Wible arrange for «. team to Ti«tthe West

Coas*, and to nsk Marlborough and Nelson whi her they could sen their way to visit Wi port ud Greymouth. '1 1' i following i* tbe votin? power of the vr.ri us Unions affiliated to tbe New Zealand ' U|.i<y Union under the by-law passed dnring last season -.—Auckland, 57 teams, five votes ; Canterbury. 35 teams, four votes ; Otago, 54 teams, five votes ; Wellington, 22 teams, two votes; Hawkes Bay 15, Marlborough and "•'outh Canterbury 16, Southland 18— two votes each j West Coast 9, Bailer 6, Nelson 8, Wairarapa 10, Horowhenua 4, Taranaki 10, Wanganui 12, Manawatu 5, BushDistriots 7, Poverty Bay 10— one vote eaoh. RU<?BY MATCHES. Football at Petone on Saturday was played in disagreeable weather. The prinoipal match of interest was that between the Athletic and Ponekes. White captained the Poneke team and Arnott (in the absence of M'Kee) acted in a like capacity for the Athletic players. The Poneke forwards Bhortly before half time worked the ball down to their opponents' goal line, and M'Gillicnddy, securing the ball from the line ont, broke aoross and scoured firßt blood for Poneke. Lee made a good bnt unsuocessfnl attempt to convert^ _ In the second half, play at timeß was exciting, and shortly after starting, Swindley, Goldie, and Kelly, by a good rush, worked the ball past the Poneke 25 flag The Athletics were awarded a free kick for their opponents' offside play, and Swiiidley placed an easy goal, making honour'! even- 3 points each. The Ponekes bad the best of the remaining play, but were unable to increase the score, the mutch therefore ending in a draw. For the Athlelios Hales at full back made few mistakes, while his brother at three-quarter put in good work. Hall and Hunter at times played well. Kelly at half played a splendid dashing game, using Mb feet well, and getting on the opposing backs very quickly. In him the team has aeonred the services of a most promising player. Of the forwards, Swindley (who evidently is in his element on a wet day) played the best forward game on the ground, working like a Trojan in the sornm, and being prominent in all the loose rushes. Uoldie was also noticeable for dashing play, and Glasgow and Arnott did good work. Davidson, at full-baok, played his usual cool, cautions, and safe game for Poneke. Lusk kicked and ran well at three-quarter, and pnt in a great amount of effective work. Galloway had comparatively little to do, bnt what he had to do was well done. Pndney, considerably hampered by a greasy ball and strong wind, was nnable to indulge in much passing, bnt played a good game under the circumstances. White was very noticeable in the forward ranks for scrum work and loose play, and Maud and Pender also did serviceable Bcrum work. Kelly made several good rnns, but was _ evidently out of condition. Lee was noticeablo for usefnl work. Speaking of Rhodea' display on th Atbletio eide, scientific football is evidently a loßt art with that player, as he prefers to adopt the knock-out style of play. The Poneke forwards played with greater combination in the second spell, but evidently lacked the condition of their opponents, who have had the advantage of gymnasium practice. Messrs. W. Coffey (Poneke) and W. H. Simons (Athletio) were touchline umpires, and Mr. J. Gamble was referee. Wellington defeated a weak team of Petones by 8 points to 3. Home and Boaohe saored trieß for the victors, and Roache aonverted his own. Pringle touched down for Petone. ASSOCIATION MATCHES. The Swifts-Thorndon match was played on No. 2 ground, Karori, on Saturday, and resulted in a win for the Swifts by 4 goals to 2. The Swifts, having won the toss, elected to defend the southern goal, with the wind at their backs. After the kick-off the maroons lost no time in getting to business, and their attack was hot all through tbe spell. After come eound defence on the part of Godbor, Thompson put in a good shot which beat the goalkeeper, and shortly after goal No. 2 waa got by tho same player. Glover Bhot what appeared to be a fair goal, but it was disallowed. A few Eeconda after Glover had his revenge, adding goal No. 3, and then olose upon half-timo Heathpr got a beauty in from tho right. Immediately upon changing over the Thorndons rushed down the field, forcing a corner in the first few minutes Both Fides worked hard. Jacks being repeatedly called npon At laßt a combined bit of play enabled Staples to put iv goal No. 1 for Thoi ndon. This roused the bwifts, who oarried tho play into the opposing 2Vs, Cramp spoiling the final effort by hanging on to the' ball too long. The blues were soon bnck again, and Staples added another goal, wbicb was tbe last scored. The S wilts wero content to defend for the rest of the time, and on Bevoral oocations they olearod their lines Bplondidly, finally winning as above stated. For tho wiunerß Thompson, Heather, Heafford, Jaokß, and Deighton, and for the losers staples, Godber, Lowe, Hawthorne, and Sampson, were the beet. Mr. F. Bicbardson gavo satisfaction as referee. The match Thistle v. Diamonds, nt Karori, resulted in a win for the 'I histle by five poal» to one. Dnring the first half the Diamonds bad the wind in their favour, and gave tho Th etle backs and goalkeeper a lively time of it. Wbcn h-ilf-timo was called, the Diamonds bad managed to place ono goal to their credit, the scoro then being—Diamonds, 1 goal ; Toistle. 0. It was not long after changii g sides before the Thistle made the score equal By means of some clover passing, the ball wa* carried right down the field and shot through in fine stylo by Hailwood. Two more goals fell to tbe Thistles in rapid succession The Diamonds made the best of a losing game, and played plnckily to the end, bnt it was more than they could do to keep the 1 hi&tle from winning two other goals before the game ended. Considering that it was the first match of the season, both teams played remarkably well. The Diamonds are deserving of praise for keeping up a strong defence to the last. There is no donbt, however, that the stronger team won, and teeing that the Thistle played with only ten men, their viotory is all the greater. Rovers beat United in the Hobson-street paddock by 5 goals to 2 Fernie (two goals), Bannister (two goals), and Rollecton, scored lor Rovers, fc'awtoll and Stewart scored for tho losers. PAHIATUA NOTES. ( Our Own Corretpondenl J Pahiai ua, 25th April. A petition largely signed has been forwarded to Mr. G. Hntchison, M H.R., asking him to address the electors of the district at an early date. Probably Mr. Hutchison will address them early next week, as he will pass through en route for Napier. Owing to the finances of the County Council being at a low ebb, the Council is not able to clear the roads in the district of the Blips, Ao , that have lately taken place. It is ostimated that £2500 will be" required to do the work, and it is the intention of tho Connoil to apply to the Government under the Government Loans to Local Bodies 4ot for that amonnt. Coach and vehicle traffic on the Makuri and Mangaone Valley roods is suspended, and mails have to be conveyed on horsebaok. During the recent floods our little village was entirely out off from tho outside world For a whole week no Wellington papers reached us. It is time the Government made arrangements to convey mails and other things through without having to wait for a week without communication. ' I am informed that on the first morning after the slip only a few men were put on the Gorge line to olear away slips, whereas, if it was not for so much red-tape in waiting for instructions from headquarters, those in charge of the works would have put more on, and the line wonld have been opened nearly a week ago. There are plenty of men out of work who would be only too glad to get something to do. A " social" was held this evening by the members of Court Pahiatua, A.0.F., to formally open the new hall. The building is a credit to such an organisation. Several settlers have suffered heavily from the floods with their orops, and potatoes will be higher in prioe than they have been for years. Three of the principal growers estimate their loss at abont .£IOO each. The river oame over their land, and washed tho potatoes ont of the ground, and the water lay on them for a long time. 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