THE DINNER

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLII, Issue XLII, 22 July 1907, Page 2

THE DINNER

After the match the teams dined together at the Commercial Hotel, Dr. Andrew (President of the Nelson Union) presiding. Attar umpltS justice had been done to the good things provided by host Saunders, a short toast list was gr-ne through, when tile toasts honoured were "The Golden Bay Rugby Union," proposed by the Chairmail, and responds) to ty Mr j. Moore (manager of the visiting team). "Tlir Visiting Team," proposed by Mr W. Smith, and responded, to by Mr J. Haase ; "Th? Nelson Rugby Union," proposed by Mr E. Moore, and responded to by ..If F. P. Kitehiug; and "The Referre," proposed t>y Mr J. Moore. During the course <:f his remarks the Chairman congratulated the Bay team on the way they had played and said that their forwards would be a credit to any team in New Zealand. Regarding the Seddon Shield, he said the Marlborough-Huller match, played that day, had resulted in a draw. This gave Westland a chance, but as the totter, he understood, had a weak team, Marlborough would probably win the matih. In this i-aco Neison would challenge the holders, and with the assistance of some of the Oolden players, bring the Shield" l>-c'< to its richt home. (Applause). Dr Andrew defended the action of the Rugby Union in punishing two players lightly for minor offences. It had been stated that their attitude in dealing with players was "jelly fish" like and showed want of backbone, but those who had criticised their action knew little about the circumstances. There was a great difference between major and mionr offences. ; and in both cases the rffenees were not bad, and the Unicn had, after considering all the cifcrmsifliic.es, shown strength of mind and fairness in punishing the players. The pleasant gr.therine broke up at 8 o'clock vith the singing of "Auld Lang Syne." Arrangements are beirr' m:>de for a visit of a junior Golden Bay representative team, who will play a Second Junior representative team at Nelson en Saturday week. Prior to the representative match, ihe Junior Cup fixture between the College and Riwaka teams was played, and resulted in a win for the College by 11 points to 6.