REEFTON NOTES

Grey River Argus, 11 October 1922, Page 8

REEFTON NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.) A very pleasing function took place on Saturday evening, the occasion being the wind-up of the present football season. There was a large attendance of both footballers and the general public. Air G. Lockington, (President of 1.R.U.) occupied the chair, and in a brief speech outlined the objects of the gathering. He was ably assisted by Air T. Irving, (vice, chair). The Toast: “Tho King,” was proposed by the chairman. A song by Air R. Roberts was followed by a toast, “The Pirate Football Club,” proposed by the chairman, and coupled with the names, of Alessrs G. Osbourne (captain) and T. Lawry (vicc-capt.). After this toast had most enthusiastically drunk, the chairman said he had a most pleasant duty to perform, and perhaps on-e that would not occur again in 50 years. It was to present the Pirate Football Club with two silver cups they had w'on during the season just ended. He called

upon Afr G. Osbourne to accept the handsome silver cup presented by Air F. B. Stallard Esq., and on Mr T. Lawry to accept the beautiful silver cup presented by B. P. AlcAlahon, irsq., amidst prolonged applause. A song by Mr J. Bertie followed. Air G. Osbourne in responding, on behalf of his Club, paid a great tribute to the other clubs that had taken part in the competition for their manly sportsmanship on and off the field of play. The speaker, in referring to his own Club, referred to the many difficulties they had to contend with during the season. He paid a great tribute to the junior players (Hoy, Pankhurst, and AlcAlyn) for their loyalty during the season. In reference to the winning

or two cups, it seemed something extraordinary. It was generally considered good business for a team to win one cup. However, he trusted that next season, the honours would be more evenly distributed. In conclusion he thanked the chairman for r: his many kindly references, and also the I donors for their handsome gifts. He could assure them that they would be appreciated by his Club. | Mr T. Lawry endorsed the remarks of the previous speaker. After a ,song by Mr Davies, the toast, 1 ‘The ICronadun Football Club” was proposed by Mr R. Malloy, and responded to by Messrs’ R. Smith, and R. Roberts. .Mr Rouse then gave a song. The toast “The Diggers Football Club” was proposed by Mr G. Osbourne, and responded to by Messrs F. Keating, J. Irving. I P. Egan and J. Simpson. The next song was by Mr Bertie. Mr C. R. Davies said that the chairman had called upon him to make a presentation to Mr John Simpson, one of the [“Diggers, ” delegates, for his unswerving loyalty to his Club during the 'season. Mr Davies, in a short adi dress, outlined the football season just concluded, and eulogised the Diggers' team for their magnificent play and i the many gallant attempts they made to get both handles of the cup. They ••were fortunate enough to get one hand on it. He sincerely trusted that next season they would secure the coveted honour, and that Mr F. Keating would have the pleasure of seeing either the Stallard or the McMahon cup adorning his mantlepiece (cheers). ; The speaker then called upon Mr John Simpson to come forward and accept a memento suitably inscribed and nicely decorated with ribbons. He sincerely hoped that Mr Simpson would be long spared to cherish the gift ana render many more years of useful service to sport generally. Mr Simpson suitably responded, and thanked the donors, for their present which would ever be treasured by him. (Applause). A song by Mr Rouse, and then the toast, “Ikamatua Football Club” was proposed by Mr Rouse, and responded to by Messrs Hannah Bros, and G. Walters. A recitation by Mr Davies came next. The toass, “The Donors of the Trophies” was proposed by the Vice-Chairman, Mr T. Irving, and responded to by Messrs B. P. McMahon, and F. B. Stallard. After a Whistling Solo by Mr T. Dawson, Mr J. Simpson announced that he had been called upon to present Air L. Walker with a well-lined wallet of notes from members of the Rugby Union, supporters and friends of the game. He stated that Air Walker had the misfortune to break lis collarbone and sustain other injuries in the last match of the season which had incapacitated him ever since. He called upon Air Walker to accept the gift in the spirit in which it was given. ;Afr Walker suitably replied. Air Joe Hunt gave a recitation. The toast of the “I.R.U. ” was proposed by Air G. C. R. Davies, and responded to by Alessrs G. Lockington and T. Irving, minuted a very enjoyable evening. Air The singing of “Auld Lang Syne” terminated an enjoyable evening. Air H. Crumpton presided at the piano and did full justice to vocalists. The Mr j Davies who rendered several vocal items, is one of the original “Diggers.” Ho has indeed a splendid voice.