FOOTBALL

New Zealand Times, Volume LIV, Issue 9903, 17 May 1893, Page 3

FOOTBALL

The Executive of the New Zealand Union met last night, when the president, Mr Campbell, reported that good progress wae being made regarding the selection of tho representative team for Australia; reports were coming in to the eeleotion committee from all tho affiliated unione, and there was every reason to believe that an extremely strong combination would leave the Colony. The aeoretary, Mr E. D. Hobeo, read several letters from Anstrslis and England. The Australian letters showed that preparationo for of the team were in a very forward condition, and’the visit was looked forward to with very great interest. All affiliated unions were oo • operating cordially la the matter. Tho members of tho aeleotion committee have arranged to meet probably at Wellington. It wae decided to hold the next meeting of the union at Wellington on Juno 3, when a largo number of football representatives are expected to be present. The Treasurer (Mr Conplsnd) reported that tho financial arrangements for the tour were very satisfactory. It Was decided tout once obtain jerseys, stockings and caps for the team. The Australian fixtures were ratified from July 1 to Jdiy

24. ~ .; The association football team formed in connection with Messrs Klrkoaldie and Stains’ establishment mill meet for practice at the Hobeon street-ground at 3 o’olook this afternoon, when sides will be chosen for a soratoh matoh. A team will be as* looted from amongst those showing the best form to-play against a soratoh team of the Qaeen’a Park oh the Queen's Birthday. The new olnb hare seemingly a great desire to become acquainted with the association genie. Thoy also Intend to go In for regular runs of an evening, so as to keep in form. We hope to see the other large establish, meets following the example of Messrs Kirk, caldio and Stains’ employes.