FOOTBALL.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXIX, Issue 10902, 20 October 1911, Page 2

FOOTBALL.

NEW ZEALAND RUGBY UNION. (Per Press Association.) Wellington, October 19. A meeting of the Management Committee of Now Zealand Rugby Union was held last evening, Mr N. Galbraitli being in the chair. Mr Gallagher (Auckland) wrote protesting against the manner of selecting North v. South Island teams, but it was stated that th© matter had subsequently been explained to him. North Otago Union appeal against the Otago Union overriding one of its resolutions was allowed to stand over for further particulars. . Mr W. T. Parata wrote enclosing a statement of accounts for the totals of the Maori team in 1910-11. This showed a credit balance of £8 8s Bd, and permission was asked to donate this amount to the Hukarere Maori Girls School. This was agreed to. ? The gates for the 1911 tour were shewn as follows: —HawkeVßay £8 13s, Hastings £6 4s, Poverty Bay £27 13s 6d, Wairarapa £ls 4s, ManawatuHorowhenua £lB 4s Taranaki £35, Wanganui £2O, Wellington £54 9s 6d, Christchurch £B6- 7s 6d, • Otago £lO/ 10s —total £379 ss. Mr Parata also wrote asking permission for the Maori team to make a-tour of England'next season. In his letter Mr Parata stated that the team would travel purely as amateurs,. only travelling and hotel expenses, besides uniforms, to be paid. There would - not be any pocket money allowed whatever, any profits the committee would devote to founding scholarships for Maori boys to attend universities. There would be no fear of the men leaving the amateur ranks. Players' conduct would receive as much attention as would their ability on tlie field.' Mr Parata asked that the English Union might be communicated with in regard to the project. The matter, was discussed at length,; it being seen that the financial.aspect, of the tour was very favorable, as the expenses had been guaranteed by a number of wealthy Maoris. It was pointed out that when a previous application for such a tour had'been made to the English Union it was not favorably considered., It was also pointed out that the tour might possibly be P re ~ judicial to any representative New Zealand team going to England later on. Ultimately it was resolved that the subcommittee draft a letter to be sent to. the English Union enquiring whether a tour of the Maori team would be welcome. . . Otago Union wrote saying that a renewal of the lease of Carisbrook ground had been obtained for twentyone years.

OAMAKU TROTTING CLUB. SPRING MEETING. The following acceptances have been received for the above, which, will be held on Monday next: „ ■ . Trial Handicap; 1J- mde. —The Lark 5 seconds, Bella Mac 7, Rema Rosa 9, Oystershell 12, Armstrong 12, Bella Bah 14, Stanley L. 14, Wind Hall 14, Stoker 14, Stanley's Pet 14, Dorothy Tennant 14, General Mite 14, Chatswood 14. Pukeuri Handicap; 1-i mile. —Violet M. scratch, Glenlotli 1 second, Tornado 3, Rosamond 8, Broadleaf 15, Miss Greenwood 20, Lionheart 20, Pearlwood 20, Jerry M. 22, Hoar Frost 22, Lorrie Queen 22, Bell B. 22. President's Handicap ; 2 miles, fet. Swithen scratch, Wilkie scratch Puiewood 12, Bamboo 22, School Girl 22,Andy Regan 25, Bermaline 29, Ima V. 29, Prince Gift 32, Master Patchen 3'4, Rosadora 35, Clinton 35. Ladies' Bracelet Handicap; li mile. —Rcnee Clair scratch, Rema Rosa / seconds, Bryan M. 10, Oystersliell 10, Lady Dudley 10, Armstrong 10, Lionheart 10, Miss Greenwood 10, Jerry M. 12 Delia Bah 12, Lorrie Queen 12, Bell 8.'12. Hollv Bank Handicap; 1 mile.Wilkie"scratch, Andy Regan 12 seconds, Ima D. 13, Rosechild 14, AUmount 14, D.C.L. 16, Master Patchen 16, Franzalena- 16, IMuslc Grove Maid 17, lrovocation 17, Renee Clair 19, Isabella 21 The Lark 21, Voter 21, General Elmo 21, Rema Rosa 23, Princess May 23 Redcastle Handicap; 2 miles.—Glenloth scratch, Beramline scratch,' Prince Gift 2 seconds, Rosadora 6, ■ Rosamond 8, Benmore 10, Captain Bell 20, Jerry Al 22, Bell B. 22, My Pal 22, CupidWhispers 22, Pearlwood 22. Farewell Handicap. seconds, Rosechild 9, Franzalena 11, D.C.L. 11, Musk Grove Maid 12, Provocation 12, Renee Clair 14, The Laric 16, Isabella 16, Voter 16, Rema Rosa 18, Oystershell 20, Lady Amelia 20, Riverina 20, General Mite 21, Stanley's pet 21, Stoker 21, Stanley L. 21.