HOROWHENUA RUGBY UNION.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 4 August 1921, Page 3

HOROWHENUA RUGBY UNION.

Tlie Management Committee of the Horowhenua Rugby Union met on Tuesday evening, there being present Messrs. J. Procter (chairman), George, Dalzell, Gustofson, Rowland, Higgins (secretary) and Billens (treasurer). The Wairarapa Rugby Union wrote stating that their senior rep. team could play at Carterton on August 27, but that their junior rep. team could not play at Levin on that date It was decided to ash Wain re pa to endeavour to arrange for the junior team’s visit on Saturday, August 20, if not, to suggest a suitable dbie Messrs. H. Nicholson and Pfutef, «•! Otaki, wrote stating that a cup had been offered for - challenge competition among junior clubs, with the idea of popularising the gamp in Otaki, and to that end it was desired that all matches for the cup be played in Otaki.—lt was decided to hold the matter over for, further details. Mr Rore Rangihuia, secretary of the Foxton Club, wrote a detailed explanation regarding his club’s action in playing Hutchinson instead of Baker in a recent match, and in making a denial of same before the Management Committee. A letter was also received from Hutchinson on the matter—lt was decided to reply that on this occasion the offence would be overlooked, but a severe penalty would be inflicted for any similar infringement of the rules. The Manawatu Rugby Union wrote sending on three names for choice of referee for the match against the Springboks.—Mr J. B. Proud was \chosen. REP. MATCHES AND FINANCES. Mr George pointed out that there were four rep. matches down for the next four Saturdays, besides two big matches on Wednesdays, and he objected to the club fixtures being so much interfered with. The treasurer stated that it looked as though the rep. matches were not a paying proposition., and the Union was in danger of eating up all its finances with so many outside games. ■Not only was travelling a big expense, but the home matches cost more for entertainment, etc.,, than the gate receipts amounted to. He reminded the meeting that a strong protest was made at the annual meeting of the Union against so many rep. matches, and yet there were already more this year than last. The standard of football in the rep. matches, also, had been considerably below that of the club games. Already about £2OO of the Union’s takings has been expend#*. It was decided that the secretary and treasurer should inquire into the finances and ascertain whether rep. matches were a paying proposition or not. INSURANCE FUNDS. •The secretary drew attention to the demand being made on the insurance fund, and inquiry showed that whereas there should have been a revenue of at least £l5O from players and clubs, only £6O, had been received. One team, Wanderers juniors, had not a single member insured, and one of its members had incurred a doctor’s bill which the Union was asked to pay. This, however, was declined. A number of clubs, also, had not yet paid their fees to the funds, and it was decided to write them on the matter. It was decided to point out that players who had not paid insurance tees cannot participate in the insurance benefits. Rovers 111. protested against Tokomaru HI. on the grounds that (tie Iqtter team played two senior players in the match against them. They also wished to have the match awarded to them. It was decided to award the match to the Rovers until such time as the Tokomaru club could prove that their team did not play seniors. Wanganui Rugby Union wrote that they were booked up this season, but promised the long-delayed return match next season, when their team would- be proceedng to Wellington. Levin 11. wrote including F. Musgrove and H. Palmer as members of their club. It was decided that the -senior competition be not played on Saturday, August 6. » Ngarori King wished to bring the notice of the Union to the fact that He had been accused of selling the game' against Weraroa in the second round. Pio Hurunui accused him of receiving £1 from a certain person for going “stiff.” The matter was left in the hands of Mr Procter. It was decided that the secretary be manager of the rep. team on Satur4ay, and that the team shall proceed to Palmerston North by the New Plymouth train. Accounts of over £7O were passed for payment.