Humour at Football.—

Opunake Times, 27 June 1939, Page 3

Humour at Football. —

A genuine laugh was contributed at the Domain on Saturdav by a junior player when the Opuuake and Rahotu football teams took the field after the interval. At that time, heavy rain was fall mg, and the player, taking possession of a large electric light shade used on the floodlights at the ground, adapted it as a nove 1 but somewhat inadequate head gear. Indoor Bowls. — A sport, which at the moment is enjoying great popularity throughout South Taranaki was re-introduced in Opunake last evening, when representatives of the Manchester Unity Lodge and of the Independent Order of Oddfellows participated in indoor bowling. Equipment for the sport is available in Opunake. and it is considered possible that interest may be developed to such a degree that regular competition among various organisations may be instituted. The problem •>f securing a suitable hall also should be solved when the new -Itil-shed is comnleted.

Foctbadlers Farewelled. — At a pleasing social function held on Saturday, tlie Opunake Football Club tendered a farewell to Messrs. T. Gardner and D. Old, both of whom have been members of the senior fifteen this season, and who are leaving Opunake. After appreciation of their services had been expressed by the coaches, Messrs. W. Ar cCulbuu and L. Dobbin, and the team captain. Mr. > G. Holmes. small presentations were made bv the club president, Mr. E. .1. Wallis, to the two Players, who suitably responded. Representatives of the Athletic, Tvanonga. Stratford and Eltham flubs also were present and were dnlv honoured.