RUGBY.

Hawera Star, Volume XLIX, 28 August 1929, Page 3

RUGBY.

BROADCAST REPORTS OF MATCHES. ' DISCUSSED BY RUGBY UNION. (By Telegrapti—l’res.-. Association.; WELLINGTON, Aug. 27. The question of allowing the Radio Broadcasting Company to continue to relay (lie matches from Athletic Park, Wellington, was discussed at length by the Wellington Rugby Union to-night. Mr -J. Prendorville said the company was given the privilege to broadcast the matches throughout the season, and when a more important match was played the company changed to relay it without any reference to the union. He understood that the Canterbury v. Wairarapa match, played to-morrow, was being broadcast, while the local game, Wellington v. Southland, was not. He said there was no question that when more (important matches were on the air, as in the case of the Australian tests, the attendances were greatly affected. In the opinion of Mr A. J. Griffiths the broadcasting had cost them about £2OO. ‘ ‘ They will have to pay for the privilege next year,” said Air Jackson. Major T. J. King thought the broadcasting company should be asked to state its side. A bigger question would arise next year on the occasion of the visit of the English team, said Air Prcnderville. As far as he was concerned there was no question as to whether the company

■- would ilia ve the privilege of broadcast - o ing tire matches. o Mr Jackson, thought they should o draw the attention of the company to o the matter and ask it whether it i.n- , tended to broadcast all the Wellington - Rugby Union matches for the balance of the season. t A motion was carried accordingly. s APPOINTMENT OF REFEREE. CHRISTCHURCH, Aug. 2S. At a meeting ot‘ the Canterbury Rugby Union, the appointment of Mr E. McKenzie. of Wairarapa, fo referee the J match between Canterbury and Auck- ' land at Auckland on Saturday was ans nounced by telegram from the New 5 Zealand Union. A telegram was also* received from the Auckland Union pro- ’ testing against the appointment of an • outside referee and submitting local 1 names. This was received. INTER-SCHOOL GAME. 5 NEW PLYMOUTH BEAT HA MIL- ; TON. New Pliymouth Boys’ High School again accounted for Hamilton High School by 17 points to nine' in a Rugby match at Hamilton yesterday after- . noon. The home team had the better of the first- half, hut tired later, when 1 the visiting hacks showed their pointsgathering ability. Gibbons and Ek- ■ dahl were the. stars, while Bedford 1 nlayed very soundly at full-hack. 1 Thomas played a fine game in the for- ’ wards. For New Plymouth tries were scored by Andrews, Ekdahl and Gib- ' bons. the latter converting one and • kicking two penalty goals. West-water and Snodgrass scored for the losers. ■ and Anderson kicked a penalty. To be hurled from his horse into a Hooded river and to swim his way safely to shore in the course of performing his pastoral duties is never the case of the clergyman who fills the city pulpits. Backblock ministers, i however, make light of such difficulties. They are to be found in all parts of the King Country (says the Auckland ‘‘Sun” —sincere, earnest men, who regard themselves who regard themselves as being sent to minister, and not to he ministered to. The Rev. Mr. Alexander, of the Ohurai -Methodist circuit, while returning to the township from a long ride to one of his outposts, had to ford a swollen river, which was deeper than he expected. The horse somersaulted, and the clergyman was hurled off into the swiftly-flowing water. Being a good swimmer, he managed to make the shore safely, but impeded as Ik- was with heavy clothing the task was not easy. ft' was a sufficiently narrow escape. But the participant returned to his work as full of zeal as ever. The long rides, often over terrible roads, long hours, and often heart-breaking response to honest endeavours, prove the mettle of the backblooks clergymen, but they seem always ready to carry on. They are honestly ministering ministers, and they belong to every | denomination. ANOTHER CHANCE—FREE. If the laxative you are taking has lost its effect, give Chamberlain's Tablets a chance to demonstrate what they can do for you. Wo know that, like thousands of others, once you try Chamberlain's Tablets, you will never use any other laxative medicine. If you are not convinced that what we ; I say is true, send lid for a free earn- - I pie. We know that a trial will con- | vince you. Chamberlain’s Limited, 520 ; I Riley Street, Sydney, N.S.W. Sold < —Advt. j | One pottle of “Nazol” protects the < whole family. Benefits everybody, 1 from baby to grand-dad. Quickly 1 soothes and relieves. 00 doses for c 1 I/O. —3 i Competition is the life of trade and i NO RUBBING LAUNDRY HELP is < the life of the grocery trade. Large a packets 1/- each. All stores.—Advt. I 1 Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure for» t I fnfinenzn Colds.—Advt. c