ATHLETICS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 16032, 25 September 1915, Page 10

ATHLETICS.

NORTHERN UNION RULES.

Judging from re-ports to hand from country clubs it seems as if efforts will be made, in several districts to combine sport with patriotic sentiment during the coming soaeon. A percentage of profits will bo given to the war funds, and several side and military attractions will be added to the usual programmes. The Northern Athletic Union has been asked by the Patriotic Committee to appoint two representatives to act on the Carnival Queen Committee. It has been decided that Mr. A. J. Woodley (secretary) and Mr. B. W. Hayson represent the union on the committee. The proposal to form a Highland regiment for service at the front seems to be creating a. stir in the province, and the union is being Hooded with inquiries. A meeting of representatives from societies was to nave been held at Palmerston North yesterday, and details of the business done will be obtainable at the union office. H.M. Arcade, in the course of a few days. From .correspondence received by the officials it is satisfactory to note that the decision to enforce the correct costume has been received with favour by local dancing enthusiasts. Country clubs will do well to strictly enforce the rule regarding the correct national costumes. A new axemen's club is being formed in the north of Auckland district, and the union has been asked for guidance in the holding of an axemen's carnival next month. LABOUR DAY SPORTS. t he full programme of events for the Labour Day sports, which will be held under the rules of the Auckland Centre. Amateur Athletic Association, and Northern Athletic Union, is announced in another column in this issue Ihe whole net proceeds will be devoted to the Patriotic Funds. The events include cash and amateur running and cycling events, primary and secondary school events, relay races, girls' physical drill, basketball competition. baby show (three classes), firemen's events and Highland and Irish national dances. The whole should make up a most attractive series of athletic exercises. AUCKLAND AMATEUR CLUB. The annual general meeting of the Auckland Amateur Athletic and Cycle Club will be hell next Thursday evening.