HOCKEY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 15948, 19 June 1915, Page 10

HOCKEY.

NOTES AND COMMENTS-

• The executive dolmmittee has approved the following transfers:—Beaohon, from Auckland to Aretaj J. Baitteii, from Rovers to Ponsonby; Mullins and Hendry, from Auckland'to tontoiiW. The following have been regraded on behalf of the Hovers Club:—JMichaels and B. Smith, . from third to fifth grade. • ; > ' 1 In connection' with the roll of _ henour which the Auckland Hockey Association proposes to prepare, many of the club secretaries have not yet sent in the names of their club members who have enlisted, and this oversight j should be remedied immediately. It is essential that ft completo register should be reoorded, which will also include the names of all men who have enlisted from the country sub-associations. _ The ineatinsr of University, and Areta in the second round of the senior championship this afternoon is creating a lot of interest. The' match Will be played on No. 1 ground at Remuera, and a big struggle is anticipated. At the first meeting University was successful by a single goal, but the ; followers of the blacks are hopeful their i team will bo able to turn the tables. A win to Arela would put both teams level, while a win to University would give tho blues a comfortable load for the Davis Cup. On the adjoining ground Mount Eden and Auckland Will contest a game. Auoklana was successful in the first round by three goals to two, but the browns should reverse this defeat. In any case a well-contested game should result; The proposal of the executive committee to form an Auckland hockey unit or tne National Reserve promises to be successful, and enrolments are now being made, it bohovea every member not already undergoing military training to enrol. Already a very largo number of hockey players throughout the province have enlisted in the Expeditionary Forces, and every weelt adds further names to the roll of honour. It is the desire of the local committee to encourage every man who _ has no serious ties to enlist in the Expeditionary toroe# is soon as possible. Hookey players have supplied a largo quota, and will undoubtedly continue to clot bo. , The Cambridge and Whangarei sub-associations have done their share, and find it impossible as a result to carry on their competitions. The other subassociations have also been,, seriously affected. However, there are still quite a number of oity players, both married and single, who have obligations that make it inadvisable for them to enlist, and it is those for which the reserve unit will cater. There is no reason why every member should not bo training for home defence, and it is to be hoped that when the list of. reservists is made up no names of eligible men will be missing. These remarks apply equally to ex-members of clubs and members of the Referees' Association. A general meeting of the unit will be held at the Y.M.C.A. building bn Monday at eight o'clock to adopt rules, enrol members, and make arrangements for commencement of training. A full meeting is essential, and. club secretaries are requested to hand in a full list of all eligible members of their club. Among the casualty lists published this • week are the names of several hockey players.. The report of the death of Sapper B. W. Barry, better known to a large circle of friends as " Bob" Batty, was received with profound regret, but a subsequent cable correcting the report, and intimating that the popular player was only wounded, created a great feeling of relief.. Barry was one of the founders of the game in Auckland in 1903, forming the well-known United Club, which won the first championship as a result of his coaching and leadership. He was also a member of the first executive committee, and the first chairman. As a representative player of many years' standing. lie is well known throughout New Zealand, and while participating in numerous shield ■ matches, he was never on the defeated side. Another well-known representative player, T. P. Adams, late of the St. George's and Christchurch Clubs, is among the missing, and a large circle of friends will anxiously await good news of him. E. W. ■ Co*, of the Roto-o-rangi (Cambridge) Club is also reported wounded. All liooEey clubs have been invited by the exeoutive committee of the patriotic sports carnival to participate in the grand profession to be held iii connection with the uports on July'. 3. Every club is asked to arrange ..at least one display, -and the matter is being enthusiastically taken up, Mr. H. B. Speight is looking after the hockey exhibits,' and Club secretaries are requested to let him know before Monday night what vehicles will be required, and tho nature of ■ the displays proposed to be given. The ' carnival tickets are now distributed, and the interest of every player is invited in order that a record sale may be made .by the ■ Hockey Association. Further supplies may be obtained from the hort, secretary of the i association, Mr. H. Richards. , The programme is an excellent one, including firstclass Rugby, League,: and Association football, hockey., basketball, and numerous other attractive items. Every player should undertake to sell a certain number of tickets in order (a assure a. bumper return for the Wounded Soldiers' Fond.

PRIMARY SCHOOL NOTES. As a result of ..last Saturday's matches Bemuerii and Stanley Bay scored wins in I;hs A grade, and continued their unbeaten career. The meeting of these two teams at Remuera this morning uhould provide a fine exhibition of hockey. . j». In their match against Devonport at Dovonport, Remuera had the best of the play;: and but for the fine goalkeeping of James, and good defensive play by Frater for the homo team, the visitors must hdye' piled up ft big scoro, As it was .the margin was 4 goals to 0. James gave one; of the best goalkeeping exhibitions Seen since the school days. of Dickson, of Remuera, using his feet effectively. Frater was always cool and sure. B. Rati and Hales workod hard in the half-line. The forwards found the defence too sound and could' not score. Chances were lost because the . forwards did not follow up smartly, and the tackling all round could be much improved. Remuera played nice hockey, both back and forward, but a tendency to "sticks" and "off-side' play among the forwards marred'the game, and lost, otherwise' certain goals. Irwin played & clover right-Wing forward game, and was the best forward ■ on the ground. Carter and Howard wore always prominent. The backs played well Without exception. Stanloy Bay and Grafton played a fast game, but ".sticks" were too frequent, and " off-side" play lost < chances on both sides. Saunders and Bromley were most conspicuous for tho seaSiderS. Wilson was inclined towards rough play. Grafton played a man short. Button, Stretton, and the right-half played good 'games. Stanley Bay won by 4 goals to J-" , In the B grade Taltapuna beat Stanley Bay B by 3. goals to 1. but th 6 lasers had none tne worst of the game! And ft draw would havo been ft fair indication. The losers' goalkeeper was inexperienced. Willetts played a fine ganle fullback for Stanley Bay. The halfbacks and backs stopped and taokled well, Emirttli showing out.. For Takapuna MoCarthy (fullback), Warman (half), and Baeohmanfl (forward) played the best. Baeohmann attacked well and scored two goals. Gamer was on the slow side, and did not follow-up quickly. The halfbacks and backs should also back up the forwards better. I Mount Eden defeated Remuera B by 3 coals to 0. 'It was an even game, with Mount Eden showing the better combined play. Savage and Cross were prominent for Remuera, and for Mount Eden Longland, ! Lynch, Roberts, and both fullbacks did Well.

LADIES' ASSOCIATION NOTES. n > The Thistle team, which agreed to play in the senior grade in order that a better competition should result, is making a good allowing. While essentially a. junior team, it has Men narrowly defeated on every occasion, and on Saturday lost by a single goal to Arata. Members of clubs desirous of undergoing graining in Red Cross work, etc., in the National Reserve unit are requested to attend a general meeting at the Y.M.C.A. building on Monday at 8 p.m. lA.lt clubs willing to give fancy costume displays in the grand procession to bo held in connection with the patriotic sports, carnival on . July 3 are requested to advise the hop. secretary, Miss C. M. Latimer, to-day. It is hoped every club will give an exhibit, as \plenty of vehicles will be available. Bootfs of tickets for the carnival can now be obtained from the hon. secretary, and club \ secretaries should obtain a supply immediately. , The local association has decided that the hooking of sticks, will not be allowed in ladies' im&tchos in future. Referees and players (should note particularly that this rule corses into effect to-day.