FOXTON

Manawatu Standard, Volume LII, Issue 108, 7 April 1932, Page 10

FOXTON

FOOTBALL CLUB, - (From Our Own Correspondent.) FOXTON, April 6. At the annual meeting of tho Foxton Rugby Football Club, tho president (Mr F. Robinson) was in tho chair. In his review of tho past year’s activities, the chairman said that the club had experienced financial dilhcultiee, but this had not ulfectcd tho sport to any great extent. Tho juniors had won tho championship, with an unbeaten record, for tho second tiino in succession and much credit m this connection was duo to tho elforts of tho coach, Mr A. Walls. Despito tho fact that tho clubs finances were in a very low state, players had organised a series of matches in aid of tho local unemployed as a result of which a sum in the vicinity of £IOO had beon raised, which with tho Borough Council and Government subsidy meant that the club had beon instrumental in distributing between £3oo' and £4OO amongst those out of work in Foxton. Financo would be a big problem again and ho was not sure whether it would be wiso for tho club to affiliate wth tho Florowhenua Union. Possibly it would be a good idea to endeavour to arrange two or three local teams, play locally, pool tho funds and re-establish tho Foxton club next year. Mr H. Reid asked if tho Horowhcnua Union would place any obstacles in the way of local football. Mr Robinson said he did not think any objection would bo raised if tho position was explained to tho council. He would advise members to affiliate, however, nominate a team, and, if it was found necessary, withdraw later. It was decided to affiliate with tho union and the president’s report was adopted. Tho election of officers for tho ensuing year resulted as follows : —Patron, Mr J. Linklater, M.P.; president, Rev. Father Brennan; vice-presidents, Mosers W. Neville, S. Austin, D. Christie, F. Robinson, B. J. Walls, J. K. Ilornblow, Jno. Ross M. E. Perrcau, J. Walls; secretary, Mr K. Hirini; auditor, Mr J. L. Christie; committee, Messrs J. A. E. Preston, A. Walls, G. Shaw, J. Coloy, W. Neville, J. Barrat, F. Robinson, B. J. Walls; delegates to annual meoting, Messrs F. Robinson and W. Neville; coach, Mr A. Walls.

It was decided to nominate a junior team for tho Horowhenua competition. UNEMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE.

The fortnightly meeting of the Foxton Unemployment Committeo was presided over by tho Mayor (Mr Perrcau). The secretary read copies of letters forwarded to tho board in accordanco with tho decision of tho previous meeting, in which he suggested that the board give favourable consideration to the scheme for assisting the unemployed as outlined previously, but which at tho time did not meet with tho approval of members of the board. The secretary stated that a copy of tho letter had been forwarded to Mr J. Linklater, M.P., who was asked to take the matter up. Air Linklater had wired him to the effect that ho had placed tho suggestion before tho Alinister for Unemployment who had promised to examino tho proposal and let him havo a decision as soon as possible. A motion of sympathy was passed to Air and Airs J. Chrystall in tho sorious accident which had befallen their son and the hope was expressed that Air R. (Jhrystall would soon bo restored to his health.

A letter from the Unemployment Board was read setting out details of Foxton’s allocations as compared with amounts allocated to neighbouring towns which showed that no difference existed as alleged by some members. Tho chairman said it would bo soon from tho correspondence that Foxton had not been treated unfairly in reference to allocations. Air Dawson said ho had not mado a comparison previously as between grants for F'oxton and Fcilding, but had mentioned Alarton. It was pointed out that Foxton had been given a small increaso and the letters wero received. Air Smith in furtherance of a suggestion to raise funds to supplement relief oarnings, stated that ho had interviewed Air Pritchard at 2YA, Wellington, who expressed his willingness to conduct a community broadcast sing at Foxton in aid of the unemployment funds. Air Smith, said such an effort should result in success and detailed tho amounts raised at similar concerts in Alasterton. The committee expressed willingness to assist such an eftort and it was decided to approve tho recommendations and Air Smith and tho Aiayor were authorised to organiso same.

At tho annual meeting of the Foxton Bugby Football Club motions of sympathy were passed to tho relatives of tho late Mr I. Roes and Mr A. B. McGorkindale. Tho president (Mr F. Robinson) said that both deceased had been actively associated with tho club and members deeply regretted their demise. Tho late Mr AlcCorkhidalc had been ono of the beet players he had ever seen on tho field.

A meeting of the Dorcas Society was presided over by Adjutant Parkinson. The chairman addressed members as to tho necessity of meoting tho increasing demands for clothing and boots. It was agreed that Adjutant Parkinson interview tho Mayor as to what was likoly to be dono during tho winter. Tho society would co-operate in relief work. During the month of March ten parcels were received and sixteen sent out. It was agreed to make an appeal for clothing, boots, or material for making into garments. Mr E. Jackson, who has been acting as relieving bank manager at Bulls for the past six weoks, has returned to Foxton and has resumed duty at the local branch of the Bank of Now Zealand. Mr A. H. Whitehead, who has been relieving Mr Jackson, has returned to To Kuiti. Tho friends of Mrs A. Boss, of Purcell Street, will regret to learn that she is indisposed in Wellington, where she is staying with her *on. Sirs J. Martin, of Whyte Street, returnod homo on Sunday from a visit to Wellington. The opportunity was taken at the annual meeting of the Bugby Football Clu! to present the Bradcock Medal _ to the player who had shown tho most improvement during last season, and who had proved himself the club’s greatest asset. The choice of the selector fell on Mr J. Barber (Moutoa). Mr F. Eobinson, in making the presentation on behalf of the club, congratulated Mr Barber on his very fine performance during last season. The concert which took place in the Masonic Hall on Monday night under the auspices of tho local Presbyterian Church was attended by a largo and keenly appreciative audience. The programme was one of tho brightest and most versatile which has been submitted for years. Thoso contributing were Miss Botaroff, Mr Bert Hinds, tiny tots tutored by Miss Wright, Mr C. Cronquest, Beverly Barron, Mrs S. Barber, Miss Davies (Shannon), Mr Harvey, Hirini Brothers, Miss Davey, Cathio McKenzie, Ula Thomson, Joan Barron,- Isabel Preston, Harold Newton and Wilfred Symons, Misses Patterson and Wright. The playotte, “Tho Bathroom Door,” was also given. Those taking part were Mrs Thomson, Misses Jean Stevenson, Ula Thomson and Mosers Hinds, BRfitinn and Master Newton. Mrs Barron officiated as producer. Accompaniments were played by Mieses Patterson, Delany end Wright.