Rugby Affairs in Manawatu District

Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 6867, 25 May 1932, Page 3

Rugby Affairs in Manawatu District

COUNCIL DISCUSSES WEEKLY BUSINESS

Mr. J. A. Colquhoun (president) was in tho chair at last evening’s meeting of the Manawatu Rugby District Council. Other members present were Messrs. F. D Mackic, T. Pagan, 11. Crawford, T. McHcrron, H. Bowler, 11. Hands, J. R. Hardic, A. W. Thompson, N. Penney, L. G. Berry, Iv. Eglinton, 0. Yates and E. Clevcly. Nominations for North Island Team The secretary announced that Meta Johnston (full back) had been nominated by Ilorowhcnua for tho North Island representative side, and that Mr. A. W, Thompson (sole selector) had submitted tho following names for Manawatu: C. E. Fletcher (centre) and M. F. Henry (forward), of Palmerston North Old Boys Club, and C. flight (forward), of Fcilding.

Correspondence At tho instigation of his executive the Ivin Toa secretary (Mr. G. W. Brown) wrote protesting against the senior team having engagements fixed for 1.30 p.m. While not wishing to claim special privileges for the team, tho secretary explained that several of the players, by reason of their particular occupations, were unable to take the field at 1.30, and the present conditions made it difficult for players to approach their employers for special concessions. Mr. Crawford added that the secretary had interviewed all the players, and it was definite that several of them would not be available for matches that were timed to start at 1.30. The president considered that as the council had already dealt with the matter the decision would have to stand, although it might bo advisable to give club members greater consideration when fixing times for the various matches, Fcilding Agricultural High School wrote reminding the council that no reply had been received to its suggestion that as the ago limit for fourth grade players had been dropped, tho schoo) might be able to enter Its fourth grade team for the fifth grade competition, and that as other fifth grade teams were not required to travel, the council might make Fcilding an allowance for travelling to Palmerston North.—lt was decided that the Fcilding High School be informed that the council regretted that its finances would not permit of any travelling expenses being allowed this season. It was also decided to grant tho school £5 as rent for the use of its ground last season. The United Club wrote applying tc have N. Priest transferred from St. Patrick’s to United, and to have W. Mcl’hec re-graded from senior to junior.—lt was decided to refer the application for the transfer of Priest back to St. Patrick’s for confirmation. It was decided to re-grade McPhec. In regard from an application from the .Railway Football Club for permission to use tho Park road ground for football on Sundays, Mr, Hardic explained that there was no provision in the lease allowing for Sunday football, and he considered it would bo inadvisable to take any action which would violate any of the conditions of the lease. After some discussion it was decided to advise the Railway Club that the council could not sec its way clear to grant the request. The Ilorowhcnua Council wrote, in reply to Manawatu’s inquiry, that as far as it was aware there were no Horowhenua residents playing football in Palmerston North. The Fcilding Association Football Club wrote applying for permission to practise one night a week on Johnston Park.—Tho matter was referred to the Fcilding executive. The secretary of tho Palmerston North Free Ambulance advised that the ambulance would be available for the transport of injured payers from the grounds under the council’s control. — It was resolved to forward a letter of thanks to the Free Ambulance Committee for its olTcr. Fixtures for Saturday The following fixtures, grounds and referees for next Saturday were approved:— Senior: Fcilding v. Palmerston North Old Boys, No. I, Johnston Park-(Fcild-ing), 3 p.m., Mr. D. Heggie; United v. Fcilding Old Boys, oval, Showgrounds, 3 p.m., Mr. E. Seeker; Kia Toa v. Massey College, oval, Showgrounds, 1.30 p.m., Mr. L. G. Berry. Junior: Palmerston North Old Boys A v. Fcilding, No. 2, Johnston Park (Fcilding), 3 p.m. (Mr. W. Wilson); Y.M.C.A. v. Bunnytkorpe, No. 5, Showgrounds, 1.30 p.m., Mr. 11. Hands; Palmerston North High School v. Fcilding Old Boys, No. 4, Showgrounds, 3 p.m., Mr. A. Gordon; Woodville v. Batteries, Recreation Ground (Woodville), 3 p.m. (Mr. 11. Dorrington); Kia Toa v. Palmerston North Old Boys B, No. 5, Showgrounds, 3 p.m., Mr. H. Hughes; United v. Massey College, No. 4, Showgrounds.

1.30 p.m., Mr. G. Hancock; St. Patrick’s, a bye. Third grade: Kia Toa v. Palmerston North Old Boys, No. 3, Park road, 3 p.m., Mr. L. Cope; Massey Collcgo v. United, No. 2, Park road, 3 p.m., Mr. W. Rowdands; Fcilding High School v. Kelvin Springboks, No. 1, Johnston Park (Fcilding), 1.30 p.m., M-t. F. Bryce; St. Patrick’s, a bye. Fourth grade: Kia Toa v. Bunny•thorpe, Bunnythorpe, 2.15 p.m., Mr. J. Dalton; United v. Palmerston North High School, No. 4, Park road, 3 p.m., Mr. G. Duthic; Woodville v. Fcilding High School, High School Ground (Fcilding), 3 p.m., Mr. J.’O’Keefe; St. Patrick’s, a bye (withdrawn). Facilities for Training Tho secretary (Mr. C. W. White) Toported that lie had received advice from the A. and P. Association that the gymnasium at the Showgrounds would not bo available for training purposes from May 21 until after tho show. Ho had approached the officials of the association with tho object of shortening the period during which the gymnasium would not be available, but without success, as the caretaker considered he would have littlo enough time to get the place ready for show exhibits. The caretaker had promised, however, to have the gymnasium hall dismantled immediately after the show.

“To sum it up, gentlemen,” said the president, “we arc being deprived of the gymnasium for four, and possibly fivc weeks. What are you going to do about-it?"

Mr. Crawford: The only thing to do is to instal the lights in the building at Park road. The chairman: Yes.

Messrs. Eglinton and Crawford moved that this be done, the motion being carried.

The chairman mentioned the proposal to instal flood lights on the playing area, but it was decided lo hold the matter over in the meantime.

Messrs. Bowler and Hands were appointed a sub-committee to supervise the work at Park road and the secretary was instructed to make tho necessary arrangements for the lead-in from the power line, providing for 05-foot poles. With a view to providing training facilities in the meantime, tho council decided to make application to the A. and P. Association for permission to use the big room under the stand for training purposes, the suggestion being put forward by Mr. McHcrron.

Midget Competition It was resolved that a start be made with the midget competition next Saturdav, and the first match will be between Terraco End and Central, ihe fixture will be put on between the two games set down for decision on the oval. Roy Gillespie Re-graded Mr. Mackic rc-introduecd the question of re-grading Roy Gillespie, stating that unless the council could soe its way clear to allow Gillespie to play for Woodville, lie would get no football. Mr. Mackic moved that,lie bo re-graded from senior to junior. The president, seconding the motion, said that if it- had been possiblo for Gillespie to play for a town team ho would not have been in favour of granting tho application, but under tho circumstances he would support the proposal. Messrs. Clcvcly and Crawford spoke in support of tho motion, which was carried by eight votes to four. Seven-a-side Tourney The secretary reported that seven senior, .17 junior and 12 third grade teams had been entered for the seven-a-side tourney on June 3. It was decided to take further entries until the evening of Thursday, May 26.

On the motion of Mr. Penney, Dr. Cameron (Fcilding) was appointed one of the official surgeons for the 1932 sca-