Pastimes and Players

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 637, 13 April 1929, Page 9

Pastimes and Players

Club Notes and News

Union Rugby TE AROHA CITY CLUB The election of officers at the an- ! nual meeting of the Te Aroha City I Rugby Club resulted as follows: j Patron. Dr. W. R. Lawrence; president, Mr. E. V. Fitzpatrick, vicepresidents, last year’s re-elected; secretary, Mr. H. Heathcote: treasurer, Mr. E. Jackson committee, Messrs. T. Pilkington, T. Lockyer. J. Keaney, G. Grice and J. Kelly; club captain. Mr. G. Grice. A letter was r Frankton Club, asking for four matches. Three were offered. It was decided that the subscriptions remain the same as in the previous yea r, and match to be held to-day. THAMES RUGBY REFEREES The following officers were elected at the annual meeting of the Thames Rugby Referees’ Association: President, Mr. E. O. Brownlee; vice-presi-dent, Mr. F. Vedder; examiner, Mr. G. Buchan; executive and emergency committee, the president, vice-pre-dent and examiner: representative on Thames Rugby Union, Air. F. Vedder representative on appointment board. Mr. A. Delamore; secretary and treasurer, Mr. E. O. Brownlee. The question of variations in rulings was discussed at length, and it was decided that members should endeavour to get specific cases where other associations' rulings differed, and ask those bodies for the reason for the ruling. PAEROA SUB-UNION A deficit of £l6 10s was shown on the year's work at the annual meeting of the Paeroa Rugby Sub-Union. This, it was stated, was principally due to the amount of travelling and the cost of entertaining, which the sub-union had to undertake last season. The season, from a playing viewpoint, had been a success. The election of officers resulted as follows: —Patron. Mr. H. Holland; president, Mr. W. Marshall; vicepresidents? Mrs. J. Corbett and Messrs. J. Brenan, M. Crosby, E. Edwards. A. P. Grant, W. D. Nicholas, E. Shaw, T. R. Vuglar, J. Walmsley and J. Young; secretary. Mr. J. Walmsley; auditor, Mr. G. E. Allen; committee, Messrs. H. Robinson. W. Nell. J. M. Crosby, L. E. Shaw, M. Crosby and E- Shaw. MORRINSVILLE SUB-UNION The balance-sheet of the Morrinsvillo Rugby Sub-Union, submitted to tho annual meeting on Thursday night, showed the season’s receipts as £419 18s Gd, of which £296 10s was made up by gate receipts. The union started the season with a debit of £3l 18s and finished with a credit of £9l 15s 6d. The excess of assets over liabilities was set out at £270 18s 6d. The secretary stated that challenges for the Peace Cup had been received from Thames, Hamilton and Matamata. It was decided to enter a challenge for the G. P. Finlay Cup, at present held by Matamata. Competitions will commence on April 27. The following officers were elected. Patron, Mr. J. B. Thomas; president, Mr. W. Hogg vice-presidents, Mr. J. Hart and Mrs. F. Marshall; secretary, Mr. C. H. Mclntyre; treasurer, Mr. J. H. Ford; auditor, Mr. D. Mulcahy; management committee. Messrs. A. Colson, C. Sing, C. M. McDavitt, D. R. F. Campbell, B. Chapman. W. Hogg; senior selector, Mr. C. Mclntyre; junior selectors, Messrs. W. C. Bodmin, A. McHardy and W. Howard; classification committee, Messrs. B. Chapman, W. Hogg and J. H. Ford; delegates to Waikato Rugby Union, Messrs. B. Chapman and C. M. McDavitt. It was stated that a visit would be paid by a Ponsonby team for a match prior to the opening of the season. OTOROHANGA SUB-UNION At the annual meeting of the Otorohanga Rugby Sub-Union, Mr. A. B. Mossmann presiding, the balancesheet showed a credit of £5 4s. The following officers were elected: Patron, Mr. W. J. Broadfoot, M.P.; president, Mr. G. H. Boles; vice-pre-sidents, Messrs. D. W. Selbie, R. F. Park and Te Ngoi Maika; management committee, Messrs. G. Massey, C. L. Browne, E. F. Fairbother and the president; secretary, Mr. H. Miller: treasurer, Mr. Eassey. It was decided to write to the New Zealand Rugby Union agreeing to accept Hangatiki’s nomination for inclusion in the union. Messrs. H. Miller and E. F. Fair-r brother were appointed delegates to the King Country Union. Delegates from country clubs were asked to place before their clubs a proposal to play the majority of senior games in Otorohanga. It was decided to open the season on Saturday, May 4. Mr. J. F. Trapski was appointed senior selector and Mr. E. F. Fairbrother junior selector. NORTHERN WAIROA SUBUNION ' A small debit on the year’s work was shown at the annual meeting of the Northern Wairoa Rugby SubErnion. Mr. W. Montgomery presided. It was decided to hold the usual seven-a-side tournament on the King’s Birthday, June 3. The election of officers resulted: Patron, Right Hon. J. G. Coates; president, Mr. W. Montgomery-; vicepresidents, Messrs. A. V. Docherty and R. W. Cuthbert treasurer, Mr. E. V. Morrish; hon. auditor, Mr. A. L. Billing secretary, Mr. W. Main; senior selector, Mr. W. Kelly; junior selector, Mr. W. G. Whitmore; third grade. Mr. Clift Ball; management committee. Messrs. W. Robinson, W. Kelly, A. E. Thompson, J. G. Hackers, Cliff Ball, J- Houston; delegates to North Auckland Union. Messrs. Walter Kelly and P. W. Brydon. The secretary’s remuneration was fixed at £2O and the treasurer’s at It was decided to commence the competitions in all grades on April 27. Hockey PIAKO ASSOCIATION The annual meeting of the Piako Hockey Association was held at Matamata on Thursday evening. Delegates were present from Matamata, Morrinsville and Te Aroha. Officers elected for the year were:—Patron. Mr. S. Harvey; president, Mr. J. Fitt; secretary and treasurer, Mr. E. Brown; assistant secretary, Mr. G. Stevenson; vice-presidents, Messrs. J. B. Steele, L. Flower, M. McLean, H. J. Barford, and Dr. W. H. Lawrence; auditor, Mr. J. Cottingham; disputes, management and selection committee, Mrs. Harves, Misses Harvey and Vernes, Messrs. Harvey. Moore, Hawes and Thompson;

more, Messrs. Flower, Moore. Steele, j Burton. Harves. Whitehead, Hastie. • Mills, Laver, Grickett, Carwardme, j Harvey, Fitt. Grainger and Rev. Mr. Gardner-Brown: delegates on Auck land executive, L. C. Kent. R. Aver' j delegate to Auckland Ladies’ Associa- • j tion. Miss Meehan. -) The opening date for competition ■ ; matches was fixed for Saturday. May ■ 4. and three rounds will be played. It • i was decided to appoint organisers, with , . the idea of creating more enthusiasm in . ! the district. MORRINSVILLE CLUB The annual meeting of the Morrinsi villa Hockey Club was held on Thursj day. The balance-sheet showed a credit of £6 16s 9d. It was stated that the club would have two teams for senior competition lor the coming season. It ! was decided to endeavour to get a change of headquarters of the Piako Hockey Association from Matamata to i Morrinsville. Officers were elected as follow: Patron. Mr. G. Howie; president. Mr. F. Fitt; vice-presidents. Messrs. T Hodges, C. M. Gummer, L. Ellis, R. G . j Vivian. J. H. Wyatt and L. Pole: secretary and treasurer, Mr. E. Browne • auditor, Mr. J. Cottingham; commiti tee, Messrs. J. Crickett, J. Cottingham. E. A. Stirling, J. Evetts: delegates Piako Hockey Association. Messrs. 1 Thompson and I. Crickett. THAMES .ASSOCIATION THAMES. To-day. The first annual report of the Thames-Hauraki Hockey Association by the president Mr. L. Crawfordatson, states that last season was ! begun rather late with four teams | from affiliated clubs. Through injuries to players and members leaving the district Xgate a was unable to field a team throughout, the season. * The representative team played three matches during the season, losing to Waihi and Tauranga. and drawing with Auckland. The B team suffered two defeats, but when it is considered that it was the first season s hockey for many players the results were not discouraging. This was borne out by the good showing put up by the team which entered for the White Horse Cup, and fully extended the eventual winners. The cup given by Mr. Gage-Brown was won by the Kopuarahi Club. Time did not permit the play-off for the Crease Cup, the association deciding to hold a seven-a-side tournament, which, despite bad weather, was successful. The women’s shield was won by the Thames C.O.G. Club and the cup by the Thames team. The latter had handed back the trophy to the association. The prospects for the coming season were good and should the visit of the Australian touring team eventuate it was assured that Thames would be included in their itinerary. The possibility of the visit wa* due entirely to the fact that there was now a suitable ground. A great deal of work had been done at Rhodes Park in conjunction with the Thames Rugby Union, which had given great assistance to this association. GAME AT TE AROHA Te Aroha men’s and women’s hockey met conjointly this week when last season's progress was reviewed, and plans made for the coming winter. The report stated that the women's team had won the challenge shield. Good play had been shown by the men's team which won the Piako Association Shield. Officers for the year are: Patron, Mr. R. Coulter; president, Mr. H. Ward; vice-presidents, Messrs. C. M orison. S. Harvey, H. L. Mills. P. Grainger, H. Johnson, C. Raynor, S. Davies, C. W. Pierson, J. Somers, E. H. Manners. Q Gilchrist, Drs, Lawrence and Dempstert secretarv and treasurer, Mr. P. Harvey?, ladies’ secretary, Miss H. Blackmorejl manager. H. Ward; Messrs. J. B. Shields, H. L. H« Laver, P. Harvey and G. Miller. THE MORRINSVILLE CLUB The annual meeting of the Morrine. ville Hockey Club was held recently. The balance sheet showed a credit of £6 16s 9d. A number of new members were elected and it was stated there was a possibility of two teams entering the competition this season. Election of officers resulted. Patron. Mr. G. Howie; president, Mr. J. Fitt. Messrs. T. Hodges. CM Gummer u Ellis. R. G. Vivian J. H. Wyatt and L. Pole; secretary and treasurer Mr. E. Browne; auditor. Mr. J Cottingham; committee. Messrs. J. Thompson K. Crickett, J. Cottingham. E. A. Stirling, J. Evetts; delegates to Piako Hockey Association, Messrs. Thompson and J. Crickett. Athletics SCHOOLGIRLS' SPORTS The girls’ senior championship at the sedlon Memorial Technical College sports was won by Eunice Freeman with M. Murtagh second. Rach.l Bussy managed the junior chamDionship, with Connie Sykes second. P ln the inter-house competition Binns’ House was first with .13 points, and Hindley second with 44. FollowinlggrSndie spo e on Ul £cerr A a Wilkins. 1; p Whitaker 2; D. Gillard, 3. fleldfu K "cro^kt.- 1^ 1 Genian. £ 75yds Flat Race, Senior —M. Baird, l. ; M b« u «- D Sandbag 'jumping— L). Gillard and F. Whittaker, 1; A. Johns, •>. _ . Sack Lye. 1; R. Reuben. 2. I. Three-legged Race —L. Craig a-nd G. Wakefield and E. Frank ham and I. son. equal, 1; J. Hill and L- : • Stilt Race— -G. Docherty, 1. L. Harrison 2; D. Gillard. 3. House Events—Overhead Ball, junior. Seddon, 1; Binns, 2; Wellesley, 3. Overhead Ball, senior: Wellesley, 1; Seddon, and Binns, equal, 2- Bean Bags, junior: Binns, 1; Hindley, 2; Wellesley, , 3 Bean Bags, senior: Hindley, 1; Binns. 2: Wellesley, 3. Circular Ball, junior: Hindley, I;”. Seddon. 2; Binns, 3. Circular Ball, senior: Wellesley, 1; Hindley, 2: Binns. 3. Croquet PAPAKURA RESULTS j The results of Friday’s play in the B grade section of the Auckland South Suburban Association’s annual tournaj ment at Papakura are as follow: Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Whitton (Manu- ! rewa) forfeited to Meadames Bregman and Shaw (Pukekohe); Mrs. Bregman and Shaw beat Mrs. T. Seaton and Mrs. Tasker; Mrs. F. Stephens and Miss Baird (Clevedon) beat Mrs. T. Dickey and Mr*. i A. Lt. Turner (Papakura).