FOOTBALL.
WEST TAIERI CLUB
Tlie following is the report to he presented at the annual meeting of the West Taieri Football Club on March 12:—In presenting the ninth annual report," ;-he Committee, feel gratified at the success achieved by the club both on and off the field, ;ind to our state financially. Last season was commenced with a debit balance of £2 9s Bd, but thanks to our ardent supporters and the way in which membeis paid their subscriptions and contributions to the drag hire each Saturday, we are enabled to show a credit of £2 5s 4d In all the sum of £ll 12s was paid by members to defray the carriage of visitin'" players from Mosgiel each Saturday, the balance of amount being taken from the funds of the club. In regard to matches, the club have to be congratulated on their success. The .reason was opened by the club journeying to Lawrence at Barter, and after a very fast and enjoyable gaii we were returned winners by 12-points tc 0. It is to be hoped that a'similar match will be arranged for the coming Easter. In Flag matches the club gained a nuceey that bas not before been equalled in their history by winninc ciu'ht matches a.ic
losing throe, with 90 points for and 40' against. It "was pleasing to note the zeal with which members entered, into training, • and it is io the""latt«r that onr enccess was largely dpe. Itjs,4x>ped that njembers will again take up active training this coining.season. , ;In conclusion, we owe oar' heaccty. thahka ; to our president for his mpinferist aoahis practical assiitanice; when, the ;club were in low water, and i/o the to the members of the Referees' Association:
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Evening Star, Issue 14003, 9 March 1909, Page 8
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