RUGBY FOOTBALL

New Zealand Herald, Volume 82, Issue 25210, 24 May 1945, Page 2

RUGBY FOOTBALL

GBANTS TO SCHOOLS REQUEST FROM WAIH? UNION Advice was received by the management committee of the Auckland Rugby "Union last evening from the Now Zealand union that the usual grants tor the encouragement of Rugby in primary schools would be paid on receipt from unions of a statement showing how last year's grant was expended. Some applications for assistance toward the travelling expenses of teams participating in school tournaments had been received. Before such applications could be considered full particulars of the tournament should be submitted. The New Zealand union also advised that the followng reinstatements had been approved:—P. G. Wadham, W. Kaihe. P. J. Ward, R. A. Penman, L. M. Harris.

Reporting on the insurance scheme, Mr S. "ouyngham said that the matter was being fully considered. Information was beisifx sought 'rom other unions as to the schemes operating imler ttieir jurisdiction. 'file VVaihi sub-union wrote asking for a senior team to visit Waihi on the King's Birthlay. ft was decided to inform Waihi that he request could not be granted owing to he shortness of the notice. The chairman, Mr A. A. Baker, said that ;he postponement of matches last Saturday ivas unavoidable as the grounds were waterogged. If any matches had been played at, Eden Park the ground would have been badly :ut up ami would have been spoiled for the remainder of the season. Mr J. M. Graham, a former Waikato jlayer, was appointed manager of the Auckand team to play Waikato at Hamilton on ,he King's Birthday. It was decided to write to the Marist club .banking it, for erecting and padding the goalposts at Seymour Park. THE LEAGUE CODE REPRESENTATIVE FIXTURES A. programme of representative matches it Carlaw Park this season was agreed to it last evening's meeting- of the Auckland Sugby League. The chairman, Mr J. W. Watson, said the West Coast League had id vised that its team would play games at ~nd and South Auckland and there was ■very likelihood of matches being played in Wellington mid Cliristchurch. The games to its played in Auckland arc: Auckland v. South Auckland, June !»; Auckland v. Wellliglon, July 21; .Auckland v. West Coast, \ugnst I. The West Coast leam will play it iluntly on August 5. Auckland will play i return game at Wellington on September s. The Auckland selectors were instructed to •hoose players |.o train for the representative tames after the club matches on Saturday ■v ei*k. The strength of the Point Chevalier and S'ewton senior teams was raised by ihe chairnan and, after a lengthy discussion, it was lecided to ask representatives of tho two dubs to attend a meeting next week. It was reported that the annual meeting of .he New Zealand Rugby League would be ield in Auckland on May 31, Messrs Watson mil It. Doble being appointed delegates. It was decided to play a senior competition jame at .Ellerslie on June 16. Following are tho fixtures for Saturday:Senior Grade A.—Otahuhu v. Richmond, Carlaw Park No. L 3 p.m., Mr G. Kelly; Manukau v. Ponsonby, Carlaw Park Ao. 1, 1.40 p.m., Mr J. O'Shannessey; Marist v. Newton, Carlaw Park No. 2, 3 p.m., Mr J. Rawkes; City v. Point Chevalier, Carlaw Park No. 2, 1.10 p.m.. Mr ill. Hobinan; Xortli Shore v. Mount Albert. Devonport. 3 p.m., Mr S. Billman. _ „ Senior Grade B.— Papakura v. Aorth Shore, Papakura, 3 p.m., Mr C. Dawe; Otahuhu v. Ellerslie, Ellerslie. 3 p.m. Mr P. Bailey; Manukau v. Point Chevalier. Walker Park. 3 p.m.. Mr H. Payne. , ASSOCIATION GAMES AN INTER-ISLAND FIXTURE The probability of playing a North Island v. South Island match at Wellington later in the year was discussed at last night's meeting of the control board of the Auckland Football Association, presided over by Mr D. A. Williams. It was agreed to support the proposal, provided the New Zealand Association bore all expenses and took all profits. Advice was received from the New Zealand Council that the coaching films were now being sent on tour and that Auckland would receive them on June 9. It was decided to make arrangements to show the films to as many clubs and officials as possible before forwarding them to Hutt Valley the following week. Mr A. P. Neesham, ex-Auckland and NewZealand representative and sole selector, offered his services as an adviser to the various club coaches one night each week, the offer being unanimously accepted. Eulogistic reference to the work of Mr A. Williams, who notified his resignation as secretary of the New Zealand Football Association, was made by the chairman and other members. It was stated that Mr Williams had been secretary of the New Zealand body since 1028. and secretary of the Wellington Football Association for 22 years previously. A letter from the North Shore Club stated that it would be holding a gala day on June 16, and asked that as many matches as possible be set down on its grounds on that day. The matter was referred to the fixtures committee for favourable consideration. The club was also granted permission to play a patriotic match against the Navy on Saturday week, when the North Shore team has a bye. ,T Ellis, of the Waterside team, who was ordered off last Saturday in the match against Ponsonby. appeared before the judicial committer and was severely reprimanded. Fixtures for Saturday.—First Division: Comrades v. Eastern Suburbs, Blandford Park, 3 p.m., Mr E. Page; Philomel v. Rotowaro, Blandford Park, tun p.m., Mr R. Lally; Metro-College v. Thistle, Western Springs, 3.10 p.m., Mr F. Green; North Shore v Ardmore. Devonport. 3 p.m.. Mr TI. Garland: Whennapai v. Ponsonby. Outer Domain No. 1. 3 p.in., Mr R. C. Brighton; Watersiders v. Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys, Fowlds Park, n p.m., Mr C. Edwards. Second Division.- •Onehnnga v. University, Outer Domain No. 1, 1.30 p.m., Mr H. Harris; Eastern Suburbs v. Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys, St. lleliers, 3 p.m., Mr J. Bosson: Training College v. Eden. Seymour Park, 3 p.m., Mr J riitchens; North Shnre v. Ardmore, Devonport Xr, '2. 3 p.m.. "Mr E. V Wood: 3rd Divisional Base v. Comrades, Grey Lynn Park, 3 p.m., Mr P. P. Page; TTobsonville v. Watersiders, Western Springs, 1.10 p.m.. mutual arrangement. WESTFIELD SALE KEEN DEMAND FOR SHEEP Fewer sheep than usual were, penned at the West field stock sale yesterday and competition was keen, with improved values. Prices for beef were firm and there was a ready demand Lambs and calves in average numbers met with a steady sale. Stores were not wanted, but prices for fat pigs were firm. Alfred Bucklaud and Sous, Dalgety and Co., and Ihe New Zealand Loan and .Mercantile Agency Co. report:Beef.— There was a ready demand for averige numbers of beef and values were very firm at late quotations. Extra choice ox, to C2 Is; choice and prime, £2 to £'2 3s; ordinary, £ I His to .CI IDs; extra prime heifer, to ,i'2 Is; choice and prime, £1 los to £2; ordinary cow. £1 10s to £1 14s. Extra heavy prime steers, £lB 10s to £lO 3s ; heavy prime, £li to £ls 7s (id; medium, £ls 10s to £lO 17s (id; light, £l3 to £ls 7s (3d; small and unfinished, £8 to £l2 17s 3d; extra heavy prime cow and heifer, £l2 o £l3; heavy, £.lO to £ll 17s 6d; medium, C 8 10s to £9 15s; light, £7 to £S 7s Gd; imall and unfinished, £4 to £0 17s fid. Sheep.—Competition was keen, and less ,han average numbers were penned. Values mproved on last week's sale. Extra heavy irime wethers, £2 to £2 Is; heavy, £1 15s o £1 17s (id; medium. £1 His to £1 17s id; light and prime, £1 13s (id fo £1 15s id ; plain and unfinished, £1 7s to £1 12s 9d■xira heavy prime young and maiden ewes, CI Xs to CI 13s; heavy, £1 5s to £1 7s; nedium, £1 3s (id to £l Is (id; light, CI is to £1 3s 3d; just killable, 19s to £ 1 Is; it hers, 10s to 18s. Lambs.—There was an average yarding of a nibs and values were firm. Extra heavy a nibs, £1 12s to £1 1-ls (id; heavy, £1 10s o CI lis (id: medium, £1 ss to £1 9s 9d; iglit, ,f 1 5s to £1 7s 9d; smaller. £1 3s o tl -Is !>d; unfinished, best, ISs to £1 -Js id; others, 10s to 17s. Calves. -An average yarding of calves met vitli a steady sale, with values fully firm at ate quotations. Runners, Ct; to £9 7s rid; teavy vcalers, CO 5s to £7 8s ; medium, £5 o £(i; light, C 3 15s to £-1 ISS; small, £1 s to £3 Ids; unfinished and bucket-fed, £1 o CI 15s; bobby and rough, IDs to ISs. Pigs.—-There was a smaller yarding, with trices firm for fat pigs, though stores were iot wanted. Choppers, CI 15s to £7 17s (id; leavy prime baconers, £5 -Is to £5 9snedium. £-1 12s to £5 3s; light., £3 ISs o £4 JUS; heavy porkers, £3 10s to £3 17s; nedium, £2 His to £3 8s ; light, £'2 5s to t'2 15s; small and unfinished, £1 18s to £2 Is; stores, £l. lis to £2 4s: slips, 10s to £1 >8; weancrs, to 18s. NEW PRIVATE COMPANY The following private company has been egistered at. Auckland:— John Hoskins (Kailaia), Ltd. Capital, "iOOO in 3000 shares of £1 each. Sharenoldrs: J. E. Hoskins, 2700 shares; R. M. loskins. 210 shares; R. P. Hoskins. GO hares. Objects; General drapers at Kaitaia. TIMBER LOSS OF £3593 The National Timber Co., Ltd. (Ngongoh hit), reports a loss of £3593 for the year ruled March 31. Losses of £6203 and £394 -ere also incurred in 194.4 and 1043, repectively. The loss is attributed to high and demising costs of production, maintenance ml repair, as against fixed selling prices. TARINGAMUTU' PAYMENT Taringamutu Tgtara Sawmills. Limited, Wellington, has declared an interim dividend 1 f ■_! per cent, free of security taxes, payable 1 nne 29. Interim distribution last year was 1 'a per emit, free of taxes.