FOOTBALL

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7392, 21 March 1911, Page 5

FOOTBALL

EOGBI OLD BOYS' CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the WelUngton College Old Boys' ± ootbail Clnb was held ut the Y.M.C.A. last evening. Au \V. Bethun© presiued over an actenaanc© of fifty. . , Tty© report and balance-sheet* ivnion have been published, were passed. A resolution of condolence with Mr •>- P. Blacklock on the lose of his mother was earned. „ Officers were elected as follow: —President, Mr J. P. Firth (re-elected); vicepresidents, Dr Xoung and Mr C. Barnett; club captain, Air W. 0. Alexander (re-elected); non. secretary, Mr A. it. Wilson (re-elected); hon. treasurer, Mr W. H. Simmons (re-elected); non. auditor, Mr W. H. Morrah (re-elected)i; committee, Messrs Dawson, Gilbert, Korris. Woods, and Butt; delegates to the Rugby Union, Messrs S. S. Brown, \V. C. Alexander, and A. 33- Williams. Mr S. S. Brown moved, and it was carried unanimousl}’* that the place on record its appreciation ot the many services rendered’ by Mr H. B>. Avery, and wishes him ©very success and happiness in his new military It was moved by Mr Butt that the incoming committee should consider the advisability of going into the question of securing a permanent gymnasium for the club. ST. JAMES" CLUB. The tenth annual meeting of the St. James’ Football Club was held in St. James’ Young Men’s ' classroom last evening. Mr F. Kitto presided over a large attendance of members. The club, states the report, though not so numerically strong as in previous seasons, has reason to be proud of the standard of play attained by members. The senior team was particularly successful, being in the leading position for the championship during the greater part of the season, and finished second to Oriental after some strenuous battles. In the competition for # the < Cup St. James’ proved victorious against Oriental by sixteen points to ten. Out of thirteen matches played nine were won, three lost, and one drawn, the points scored for the club being 135, against 59. The junior team performed exceedingly well, and is to be congratulated on the excellent record attained. Eleven, matches wore played, eight being won, two lost and one drawn; points for 102, against 36. The fourth class team gave every promise of being close up, but, unfortunately, lost several matches towards the end of the season. This team played eight matches, lo*t four and w.m four. The club was represented in representative matches last season by Messrs B. Roberts, A. Thomas, G. Bradley* A. Bruce, J. Moffi.it, and # C. Hills (Wellington A team), and C. King (Wellington B team). A team visited Now Plymouth at Baster and played the Star senior team, but suffered defeat. The annual match with the Kia Toa. (Palmerston North) Club, played in Wellington last year, resulted in a win for the St. James’ Chib. The following were thanked for donations; Messrs F. Kitto H. Campbell, J. Orewes, W. H. Pollock, R A. Wright, M.P., W. Rowe, W. J. Connor and Dr Cameron. Thanks were also accorded Messrs J. J. Elliott, and S. J. Moran.for services rendered, and to lady friends and supporters for their help on the occasion of the annual social. After considerable discussion the report and balance-sheet was adopted. • Twenty-six new active members, and one honorary were elected. No resignations were received. Officers of the ensuing year were elected as follows: —Patron, Rev. W. Shirer; president, Hr F. Kitto (reflected unanimously); fifteen vice-presidents were elected; club captain, Mr F. Wright (re-elected); secretary, Mr L, W. Cozens; treasurer, Mr H. Urquhart; general committee, Messrs Kitto, Crewes, Donaldson, Moffitfc and Roberts; coach, Mr B. Gallagher: delegates to W.R.F.U., Messrs F. Alpe, B. Gallagher and L. W. ! Cozens; auditor, Messrs F. Crewes and H. Roberts, r Mr H, Roberts, sen., was elected a life member. It was decided to commence practice on Saturday next. PETONE CLUB. 'The annual meeting of the > Petome Football Club was held lost evening. Mr A. Coles occupied the chair and there Was a good attendance. Mr Wilford, M.P., Mr A. J. Harding, and the Mayor, Mr McEwen, were also present. .The report and balance-sheet—which showed that the club had come through the (season with a credit balance of «£lO, after the mortgage on. the gymnasium Lad been decreased, and that the value of assets over liabilities was .£324 6s Id — were adopted. The following officers were elected President, Mr A. Coles (re-elected); vicepresidents, Messrs R. Corson, R. Stansell, E. Barnes, Fletcher, T. M. Wilford, M.P., H. J. Palmer, J. W. Martin, R. Mothes, D, G. McEwen, J. T. King, J. W. McEwan, R. .W. Short, G. Davies, J. Lyn&key, and H. Ryder, and Drs. Ross and Harding; club captain, Mr W. ' Fraser; vice-captain, Mr J. Price; hon. secretary, Mr G. Miller; assistant secretary, Mr J. Wilson; hon. treasurer, Mr J. Daley; hon. auditors, Messrs J. Lynskey and H, Wynyard; management committee, Messrs Hardham, Selwood and James Rj r an; delegates tq W.R.F.U., Mfessrs Hardham, Lynskey and Fraser. According to -the new rules Mr J, Lynskey was elected selector of the first twenty players eligible to play in the senior, team, and Mr W. Fraser selector for the junior team. * Coaches were appointed as follow: — Third-class, Mr J. Price; fourth-class, Mr T. Cross; fifth class, W. Donovan. ’ It was decided to commence practice next Monday. It was also resolved to consider the advisableness of holding a bazaar to wipe off the gymnasium debt. REFEREES’ ASSOCIATION,' ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the WelUngton Referees’ Association was held in the Y.M.C.A. rooms last evening. Mr D. McKenzie presided over a large attendance. “TO BEAT THE REFEREE.” In moving that the annual report and balance-sheet be adopted, Mr McKenzie said that the report expressed all that they felt in regard to the appointment of referees. They might not get all they • wanted, but they must try and get as much, as could. During the past season it was suggested that lectures on the laws of Rugby, football should be given to players by members of.the Referees’ Association, Meetings were .held at which only about four or five players attended. The players’, attitude in the matter indicated that they did hot want to know the rules of the game. The position at present was that players were' not acquainted with the laws of football and had to beat the referees as often as they could. Last season a charge had been levelled by a captain of a certain olhb with reference to the conduct of a game. An investigation had been made into the matter and the result was that the referee had been, cleared of the allegation. GENERAL BUSINESS. The report and balance-sheet, particulars of which have already been published, were adopted. Messrs R. Ingram, A. Kean, and A.

Cameron were elected members of the association.

The following officers were elected : Chairman, Mr D. McKenzie (re-elected); vice-chairman, Mr H. Card (re-elected); hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr L. Sievers (re-elected); classification and examination committee, Messrs F. A. Laws, R. Fordyce, and J. Condor; revision committee, Messrs L. Sievers, H. Card, and D, McKenzie (all re-elected); appointment board, Messrs A. Neilson, F. A. Laws, and W. Spencer; delegate to annual meeting of New Zealand Referees' Association, Mr D. McKenzie; vice-president of New Zealand Referees’ Association, Mr H. Card; hon. auditor, Mr J. O’Sullivan. The delegate to the annual of the New Zealand Referees' Association was instructed to ask that tho case law and ruling as published in the New Zealand Referees' handbook b© simplified. It was moved by Mr that the association's delegate ho also instructed to move that the next annual meeting of tho New Zealand Association be held at Nelson, and failing that, that he support holding the meeting at any centre other than Wellington.—This was agreed to. Tho discussion on the alteration of rules was .left over to the next meeting of the association to be held next Monday night. The conference and annual general meeting of the New Zealand Referees Association will be held in the Town Hall on April 14th and 15th. ASSOCIATION MENTAL HOSPITAL CLUB. The annual meeting of the Mental Hospital Association Football Club was held on Saturday, Mr Holder presiding. The report congratulated t the .club on winning the second division league championship and the challenge cup. The record in these matches reads Matches played 15, won 14, lost 1; goals for 87, against 18. The election of officers resulted as follows :—President, Dr Hassell (re-elect-ed); vice-presidents. Dr Jeffreys, Messrs Barnes, Holder, Owen, Carter, Anderson, Hewitt; captain, W. Phillips (reelected); vice-captain, C. Morgan (reelected) ; hon secretary and treasurer, W, B. Hides (re-elected); selection committee, Messrs Barnes, Cocker and Hicks; management committee, Messrs Phillips, Morgan, Hicks, Cocker, . and Barnes, ASSOCIATION REFEREES. ANNUAL REPORT. The sixteenth report and balance-sheet of the Wellington Referees' Association (Association game) to bo presented at the annual meeting which will be held in the Y.M.C.A. next Monday night states that the past season was a record one so far as till© appointments of referees required was concerned, but the association was nearly always 'able to meet the demand; it is likely,, however, that the forthcoming season is’ going to be even more strenuous than the last, so it behoves every member to induce gentlemen who are capable of acting as, referees to join the association's ranks so as to meet the over-increasing demand for referees. The -fortnightly meetings of the association were exceedingly well attended, the average attendance being twenty-five at each meeting, which speaks well for the members' enthusiasm.

The - committee regrets that very few* if any, players have so far taken advantage of the regulation which permits them to attend meetings of the .association and participte in the discussion. “Tt is hoped that players will take a bigger interest in this in future,” states the report, “as it will be of great benefit not only to themselves hut to the referees as well.” Regret is also expressed that more oases of misconduct are being reported by members each season, but while this is apparently unavoidable as the game progresses, the committee would recommend to all referees the absolute necessity of having complete control of each match from the kick-off, and so endeavour to stamp out all ungentlemanly conduct from the outset. Satisfaction is .expressed that the New Zealand Referees’ Association has been placed upon an improved footing, and that it is endeavouring to considerably improve the standard of refereeing throughout the Dominion. Following upon a suggestion from tie association the New Zealand Referees’ Association has adopted badges for universal use throughout the Dominion.. A sntmly will shortly bo available. The balance of assets over liabilities amounts to £S 4s sd. Outstanding subscriptions total «£2 7s 6d and the cash in hand stands at 16s lid. BOYS’ INSTITUTE CLUB. The annual general meeting of the Boys’ Institute Football Club was held ‘ lost evening, there being a large attendance of members. The following officers were elected President, Mr G. A. Troupe; vice-presi-dents, Messrs D. Douglas, D. Howitt, "W. Wilson, G. Neal, W. McCarlie and R. Y. Walls; club captain, Mr G. Hill; secretary, Mr W. Poyntou; treasurer, Mr O. P‘. Colcxn-ens; selection committee, Messrs E. Furness. W. Boynton, G. Hill, J. Howitt and C. Dick: delegate to Wellington Football Association, Mr C. Dick. It was decided to, enter three teams for the coming season's competitions—one first-class, one fifth and two sixth.