SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Mataura Ensign, 3 May 1919, Page 3

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

FOOTBALL. Now that the war is over an effort is being' made to revive football in the Eastern Districts. Many prominent players who mostly joined the colors at the outbreak of hostilities have paid the supreme sacrifice, while many others have suffered injuries that will preclude them from again taking part as playing members in the activities of their old clubs. Play this year will have, to bo confined practically to second and third grade matches, but this is no reason whv the older members of the various’ clubs should not take as' keen an interest in the pastime as in former years. The second grade players of to-day are the ones that fill the gaps pi the first fifteens of to-morrow. An interesting record has been compiled of the names of the players from the Eastern Districts who responded to the call of King and Country in the Great War. The Gore Albion Chib stands at the head of the list, 75 of its players having taken up arms, but the Pioneers come a dose second with a total of 73. Mataura, next on the list, gave 33 players, the Hibernian Club 22, Wyndham IG, while Seaward Downs shows the creditable total of 13. The figures speak for themselves, and, considering the subscription list* of the various clubs, present a record it would bo hard to beat. ALBION CLUE* The annual meeting of _ the Albion Club was held last evening in the -National -Club rooms, a fair number attending. The President (Mr F. Wallis) referred to the military records of the eastern District Clubs, and the prospects for the coming season. It was decided to “set the ball rolling,'’ and the following officers .were elected: Patrons, Mr A. Martin (Mayor-elect), and Mr F. Wallis, sear.; president, Mr Hugh Mac Gibbon; vicepresidents, Messrs D. Macara, Ucv. F. do Lisle, J. D. Forbes, J. AlcCorkiudalo, T. L. Pillar, J. P. Wylie, G. luttingham, Drs, McAra, liogers and McTlroy, and Captain Biggar; secretaries, Messrs H. and A. Wallis; committee, Messrs W. D. Shelton, G. Thompson, Blair, Jones, Chatterton and Mftchcll; treasurer, Mr Blair; delegates to Sub-Union, L’cv. do Lisle and J. McCovkindalc. The subscription fee was fixed at 2s Gd for members over 18 and Is Gd for those under 18. In taking the chair the new President (Mr 11. Mac Gibbon) referred to the long and honorable connection with the club of the retiring President (Mi' F. Wallis, Gore). Mr Wallis hud been president of the club practically since its inception, and the manner in which ■*j had looked after the interests of the mims was deserving of the highest praise. (Applause).

FORBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB.

DUNEDIN, Mav 2. The acceptances for the first day of the 'Forbury Park trots are as follow: Amateur Handicap (harness), of 100 sovs.; one mile and a-half.—Gold Albert, Little Roderick, Master Abdallah, College Green, Perthetta, Kentucky Child, Graci and Harmony ser, Bon Ton, Kentucky, Hector, Laudette, Lady Islington, Waiotapu 12yds bhd,Wuiiiexuo 30, li-ico Uelville Wood 72, Exmoor 90, Flamingo 108. Innovation Handicap (harness); ol 140 sovs.; ono mile and a-half.—lrish Eyes, St. Mihiel, Norma Dillon ser, Vilo, Oxemvood, Leila Denver, Our Girl, Bromvood. Madeline 12yds bhd. Golden Peter 24, Loehnagar", Orange Pippin, Lord Agapanthus, War Chimes. General J off re 3(1, l.ord llokeby, Tatsy Dillon, lied Star, Betty Blue (50. Beach Handicap (saddle), of 160 so vs. ; two miles.—Money Box. Cross Battery ser, Mooney 12yds bird, Anguilla 2-1, Scenery 36, Royal Step and Lucky Prince 48, Ihinmoa and Cole Bess- 60, Dandy Chimes 166. Victory Handicap (harness), of 600 sovs.; two miles.—Captain Stanley and Shanghai scr, Nancy Stair,. Vice Admiral, Stockade, Cello Sydney .Wilkes 12yds bhd, Pitanoa 1 24, Trix Pointer ■lB, Suugod. Albert tiling CO. Domain Handicap (saddle), of 110 soys.; one mile and a-half.—Armistice. Irish Eyes, Lncalena. St. Mihiel, The Gunner scr. Lady Mac, Oxen wood, Onr Girl, Petrova 12yds bhd, Golden Peter 24, Money Box 48, Lord llokeby 60, • Ouimet 84. St. Clair Handicap (saddle), of 180 sovk.; two miles.—Special llibbon and Bamboo scr, Beta Hose. Exmoor. Miss Patty 12yds bbcl, Waimata, Happy Jack. Ben Bell 36, Peter Timmerman and Koraki 48, Miss Lorna 96, Patard 144. .Railway Handicap (harness), of 200 sovs,; one .mile and a-half.—Camille, Fisherton, Intolerance, Watchman and Malice scr. Sir Gavin, Jack Arrah. Blue Chimes 12yds bhd. Barooga, (Beaming. Royal Chance, Prince Burlington, Dixie Lee, Some Boy, Jane 'Wilkes 48. Silver Shoe CO. Flying Handicap (saddle), of 160 sovs.; ono mile.—Red Prince, Tassv M., Oladcyo, Game Child ser, South Star 12yds bhd. In wood, .Matty’s Boy 24, Hectofata, Quadroon, Cello Sydncv Wilkes 30, Stockade 60.