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Though not scheduled in the union fixtures, two well-known Rugby teams took part in an interesting encounter on Saturday evening, when the Old i-.oys and K a conga fifteens met in the mud on the 'Junction Road near- Egmnnt Village where, for once, iho former side had failed to maintain its reputation for rapid movement. 1 raversing the exemplary stretch of main hiuhwav mentioned, one of Hie cars conveying Old Bovs homeward from Hawera became firmly embedded in tin:adhesive Taranaki soil. T ! e most determined scrum tactics failed te efie-'L a clearance till the Kaponga stalwarts, Hushed with their victory over 8! tar, appeared on the scene and joined in an overwhelming effort. Before the combined onslaught of the two packs the opposition was compelled to yield, and | after the reciprocal cheers had been given in accordance with the custom of Rugby teams when leaving the field, Old Boy's and Kaponga resumed their respective journeys. SUIT TO MEASURE. For one week until 16tli May we are making a special offer of suit-to-mea-sure with extra trousers free for £5 12s 6c1., This is a suit to your own measure of all-wool tweed, perfect fit and good cut. Call and get measured to-day at the New Zealand Clothing Factory, Hawera.—Advt..

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Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 12 May 1925, Page 4

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Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 12 May 1925, Page 4

Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 12 May 1925, Page 4