THE SOCCER CODE

Stratford Evening Post, Volume II, Issue 219, 12 April 1933, Page 4

THE SOCCER CODE

Revival in Stratford ENTHUSIASTIC CLUB FORMED The resuscitation of the Stratford Association Football Club took place last evening, when the annual meeting was held. The president, Mr. T. Smith, presided over an enthusiastic attendance of players. Mr. Smith explained that early last season the club had more or less drifted into a moribund state consequent on travelling and other difficulties, with the result that a team had not been fielded. Continuing, Mr. Smith said that there were a number of prospective players present who had never played the game, but at the same time were willing; to stick to the club and help it along during the coming season. The support had been readily flirthcomling, but It seemed dbubtful whether the club would be able to field two teams. However, the local enthusiasts, Messrs R. Trueman and D. A. Benjamin, had successfully revived the club, and it was hoped that the season would be equally successful. Election of Officers

The following officers were,elected: Patron, Mr. Percy Thomson; president, Mr. T. Smith; vice-presidents, Messrs W. I. Grierson, T. Hamilton, A. H. Hillock, J. W. McMillan, F. McKenzie, E. H. Linnell; secretary, , Mr. R. Trueman: treasurer, Mr. D. A. Benjamin; club captain, Mr. IT. Gibbs; selection committee, Messrs. L. Henderson, H. Miller and H. Gibbs; coach, Mr. W. A. Brown; management committee, Messrs T. Smith, H. Gibbs, L. Henderson, H. Miller and L. Sandford.

Hon. auditor, Mr. T. Pugh. Delegates to T.F.A., Messrs, H. Mille.', H. Gibbs. It was decided that the member’s subscription be 5/-. It was further decided that the colours of the club jerseys be red and black stripes. The secretary was instructed to apply to me borough Council for the use of the camp site on the King Edward Park reserve. Members were asked to make Wednesday me dehmte club night and practice to take place on the Regan Street playing field at 5 p.m. insurance It was resolved mat an insurance scheme be urawu up on the lines that a player who voluntarily paid a fee of z/u, the club would pay the medical expenses pro rata at me end or me season, providing finances permitted full payment being made. The hist of the club’s regular practices is to commence on Saturday, April 21, at 2 p.m., and the club fixtures bo played on Saturday afternoous.