M. Turpin's Monster Gun.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XXVII, Issue 2738, 4 June 1894, Page 2

M. Turpin's Monster Gun.

(PEB PBESS ASSOCIATION.*

BERLIN, May 31.

It is reported in Germany that M. Turpia has sold his patent for £160,000.

PARIS, May 81.

Id the Chamber of Deputies, General Mercier, Minister for War, said it was impossible to negotiate with M. Turpin, who had already been declared a traitor. The Minister farther stated that he did nob believe that the invention was of value. Several members of the Chamber of Deputies urged tbat it was a mistake to refuse to purchase the secret of the gun, which had now become the property of the Germans. M. Dupuy asserts tbat he is willing in future to negotiate for any invention. A heated debate has taken place in the Chamber of Deputies on M.Turpin's case. A vote of confidence in the Govern* ment was carried by a large majority. Huge American Deficit. .» (PER PEESS ASSOCIATION.) LONDON, May 81, . A Times correspondent states that the United States expenditure for 11 months exoeeds the reoeipts by L14,G00,000. THE TRANSVAAL. «. — (PEE PRESS ASSOCIATION.) CAPETOWN, June 2. News has been received tbat Mnyato, a Paramount chief, of Zents Pansbergen, a large district lying in the north-east corner of the Transvaal, and wbo controls an army of 30,000 men, has determined to resist the coeroion of the Transvaal. It is feared tbat any Boer reverse may cause a great native rebellion. FOOTBALL. ♦ SENIOE CUP MATCHES. Foubth Bound. June 14— Stratford v. Stars, at N, Ply'th June 16— Hawera v. Clifton, at Waitara June 16 — P'tea v, Waimate, at Manaia Fifth Bound. Jme 29 — Clifton v. Patea, at Hawera June 30 — Waimate v. Stratford, Stratf'd June 30 — Stati v. Hawera, at Hawera JUNIOE CUP MATCHES. Thibd Bound, 9fch June. Waimate v. Hawera, at Hawera Strattord v. Eltham, at Elthaxn STAE V. WAIMATE. (special repoetee.) The above Senior Cap matob took place on the New Plymouth raoecourse on Saturday, in fine weather and before a good attendance, great interest being taken in the contest. The Waimate team was the same as published, with the exception that E. J. Eightoct^took Prendergast's place in the forwards. There was no alteration in the Star team. A. Good captained the Waimates, snd S. Humphries the borne team. Mr G. Syme, jun., of Hawera, acted as referee; and the touch-judges were Messrs A. Bayly (Waimate) and H. H. Ford (Star). The ground was in first-class order, and there was no wind. J. Lambie kicked off for Waimate, a short return by Allen sending the ball in touch in Star's 25's. Line-work followed, until E. Humphries got a mark, aad kicked out near the halfway flag. Scrums ensued, the ball being again sent out in Star's quarters. By (be agenoy of Lain« and L. Allen, the oval was taken ?*ito Waimate's territory, where some desperate work took place, till A. Good relieved by sending the bail oat at halfway. Laing kicked down the field, and S. Humphries got an opening, but A. Good brought him down. The ball was rushed dangerously near Waimate's line, but A. and H. Good defended well, and a force resulted. Work in midfield followed the kick-out, but a kick by L. Allen was not returned by Waimate's full-baok, and a ecrum tools place in the latter' s 25's. The Stars several times got the ball near Waimate's line, but Waimate's forwards, beaded by Hughes and J. Lambie, worked it out again. The game was stopped for a few minutes owing to H. Good being winded through collision with Laing. On resuming, some uninteresting ptay took place, until the Waimate's worked the leather into the blacks 1 25's, where from a pass out H. Good dashed over the Star line and scored. He took the kick at goal, but failed. Waimate 8 . Star 0 From the kiok out play centred in , Waimate's ground, but the latter's forwards worked well and removed the play to the centre. A free kick was awarded to Waimate, Eobmson returning, and shortly afterwards the latter got a mark. From his kick Waimate secured a mark, H. Good having a shot at goal, but the blacks' forwards rushed and stopped the ball. The play was taken to Waimate's quarters, and, tbe fall-back mulling', a force resulted, through a Star man kioking too hard. The Waimates were now on tbe defence, and a Bhot at goal by Eobinson from a free kick resulted in another foroe. Play was soon again in Waimate's 25'e, H. Good relieving by a fine kick. Bobinson'e return was badly moiled by Waimate's full, and the Star forwards swept over the line, E. Bellriager scoring. Robinson's kiok was good one, but was not successful. Waimate 3 Star ... 3 Tbe whlbtle then sounded for half time. From Smith's kick-off Waimate took the leather to Star's 25's. After a bit of scrum work A. Good got the ball, and, by a floe dodgy run, crossed the Star line, but waa tackled before going over, and a scrum five yards out was formed, Tnings now looked dangerous for tbe Stars, but they worked the play to midfield. The ball was now passing to and fro between the half-flag and Star's quarters, and a series of packed scramn ensued within a yard of tbe Star's line, tbe latter players once or twice pulling the ball over &ni brcing; tbe ball having to be brought oat and again scrummed. Eventually $fear forced. Some tough work shortly afterwards took place in front of tbe Star's goal, but tbe latter's backs relieved. Twice again in quick succession the play was taken to Star's 25's, bat tbe latter's forwards worked the ball to tbe centre. From a scrum the Stars took tbe play to the bluet,' territory, and trom a pot by Eobmson, tbe Star full, Waimate forced. From the kick- out tbe Stars took the play again into Waimate's quarters, bat the Goods in the backs and Hughes, J. Lambifei, aad J. Qlevxx in the forwards

worked hard and frustrated the Star's attacks. A free-kick by H. Good was returned to Waimate'u territory, but H. Good relieved. The Stars again attacked, and A. Humphries by a neat run took tbe ball near the blueß* line, H. Good relieving by a mark. The play was then removed to near the centre, where it remained until "no-side" sounded. The game therefore ended in a draw. *

The game waß not by any means & brilliant one, bat was very hardly contested, neither side having much the best of it. In the first spell the Stars had bad luck in not scoring two or three times ; while on the other hand in the second spell Waimate had wdree'lnck in A. Good actually crossing the line, but losing the try by being tackled just before gomg aver. The Waimates had decidedly the best of the first half-hour of the second spell, but from thence to the call of time they were put on the defence. The Star forwards were very smart; and trioky. The game was mostly a forward one, both sides apparently being afraid to let the ball out too much, and there was consequently very tittle passing. On the Waimate side, A. and H. Good and O. Young played splendidly at three-quarter ; and B. McCarthy, Bigham, and Bolger played well at half. The full-back was not a success, and the Star's score was undoubtedly due to .his mulling. In the second spell McCarthy was removed to full, and his loss as half was much fi.lt. In the forward division, J. and W. Lambie, Hughes, W. Young, and High ton were most conspicuous. On the Star side Robinson was very successful at fall. S. Humphries, L. Allen, and E. Humphries were excellent three-quarters ; and Laing, A. Humphries, and A. George played splendidly at half, Humphries especially. Li ing received an injury to his shoulder in the second spell, and was not so dashing as in the first half of the game. Smith, O'Carroll, Bellringer, and Hammond were the pick of the forwards, though all played well. The refereeing of Mr Syme gave the utmost satisfaction to both teams, and the spectators were loud in praise of the fairness ot his decisions; and he was cheered at the conclusion of the game. HAWERA v. PATEA.. The above Senior Cup match was played at Hawera on Saturday in the preeenoe of about 150 spectators,; including a good sprinkling of ladies. The game was late starting, and consequently the last quarter of an hour was played in semi-darkness. Seven juniors had to do battle for Hawera in consequence of those picked not taming up. The game was tougbly contested from start to finish, and excitement ran very high at different points of the game. The match resulted in a win' for the home team by 6 points (two tries obtained by P. Baker) to nil. Mr J,' Campbell acted as referee, and gave every satisfaction. Patea's full-baok (Rauctu) played a magnificent game, collaring and kicking in faqltle&s style, and be wbb frequently applauded. Tbe general impression was that he played one of the best full-baok games seen on the ground, and that the Selection Committee will have to take him into consideration when they are picking the rep. team, Tbe following team his been chosen to play for the Hawera Juniors in tbe match against Waimate 11., at Hawera, on Saturday next: — Hnnter, Coffey (2), J. Winks, Blyth, Boyd, Keith (oaptain), Trott, E. Young, Carter, Hobbß, Bartlett, T. Winks, Moore, Clarson. Emergencies — Sober tson, Dwyer. The team are requested to assemble every evening on tbe ground for praotice.

A football practice, at which a full attendance is requested, will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday ; and the Seniors will practice on Saturday, at 1.30.