THE PARIHAKA SHIELD

Taranaki Daily News, 13 August 1930, Page 6

THE PARIHAKA SHIELD

HOLDERS RETAIN TROPHY CLOSELY CONTESTED GAME. LITTLE BETWEEN THE TEAMS. By six to three' Ngatiruanui Maoris defeated Taranaki in a contest for the Parihaka Shield at Okaiawa yesterday. The winners thus retain the trophy until next season. The game was a very even contest. On every occasion these teams have met the margin has been very small and in this match theie was little difference in the strength of the teams. The teams were: — Ngatiruanui (holders). —-Tuki, loro, Ruru, Pokai, Ngaia, Awahou, Campbell, Dixon, Malcolm, Williams, Ratahi. Pokau, Ike, Whareaitu, Tito. Taranaki (challengers). —T. Robinson, Mcßoberts, Harrison, Armstrong, Wineera, C. Hohaia, R. Hohaia, Hikaka, Moki, Mitchell, Conroy, Niwa, Edwards. Wenerei, Bishop. • Following a hard forward rush the challengers pressed to t'he defenders’ line and compelled a force. Hard forward struggles ensued, Ngatiruanui working back to over halfway, where Tuki missed with a. penalty kick. Continuing the attack Ngatiruanui compelled a force. Pokau and Toro attempt-/ ed a breakaway, losing the ball when near the corner. Robinson made a daring run assisted by C. Hohaia and Wineera, who reached the corner, where Ngaia saved beautifully by a short punt to utoeii. From the line-out Malcolm kicked, Dixon, Campbell and others dashing to the corner, where things looked dangerous until VVineera relieved with a good punt.. Kicking along the line brought Ngatiruanui to the corner where Whareaitu dived over and scored, Tuki missed with the kick. .Taranaki worked along the line to the twenty-five where a free-kick came to Ngatiruanui. A vigorous rush by Edwards and others was stemmed when Pokai kicked, but the onslaught was soon renewed. Back passing movements by Taranaki were rendered futile owing to the collaring by the Ngatiruanui forwards. Awahou surprised the field by a sudden dash from a scrummage, but when he kicked out the ball came to Harrison, who played safely. Harrison was unable to do any good when he received a penalty kick at half-way. Another shot was taken by-Harrison as an offside penalty, but this also missed. After a series of penalties Wineera dashed away but was not supported by the backs. Taranaki continued on the aggressive but was unable to penetrate

the sound defence. To resist a counterattack T. Robinson marked and found the line. From a scrum Malcolm broke away' with the ball at foot, carrying play to the twenty-live line, where hard tussles ensued, the first spell ending with the score three to nil in favour of the holders.

Ngatiruanui led off with a vigorous struggle to the line, where Tito crossed, taking the ball from Ike. Tuki was unable to convert the try. Wineera started off again and passed to Harrison, who attempted to pot a goal when in front of the posts but nrssed. Further aggressive moves were countered only when Tito marked in front of the posts. Ngaia and Toro dashed down the field, the latter being swung into touch. Armstrong had to retire and his replacement by Tai wae objected to by opposing supporters. Pakera eventually went on the field. Several good passing runs were started by Taranaki, but on each occasion the'smothering tactics of Ngatiruanui overwhelmed the movement. From a penalty near halfway R. Hohaia made a well-directed kick but the length was insufficient. Awarded a penalty Harrison kicked a beautiful goal from an angle, reducing Ngatiruanui’s lead to three points. Play till the finish consisted of a series of scrambles with Ngatiruanui forcing the attack. The game ended with the scores: Ngatiruanui 6 Taranaki 3 Mr. J. F. Kiley refereed. PATEA HOSPITAL AFFAIRS.

BOARD’S MONTHLY MEETING. To the monthly meeting of the Patea Hospital Board yesterday the medical superintendent, Dr, W. F. Simmons, reported that 23 patients had been in hospital at the date of the previous meeting. Twenty-nine had since been admitted, 28 discharged and one had died, leaving 28 still in hospital. Arrangements were made for meeting Dr. Shaw of the Health Department to-morrow morning in connection with the provision of additional accommodation for the staff. The matron, Miss N. Kelly, acknow-, lodged the following donations: —Drccsing gown, Miss Janet Paterson; toys, Mise Edna Williams; vegetables, Mr. J. Gibbs. RIVERLEA NEWS. The monthly meeting of the Riverlea School Committee was held on Wednesday evening. The resignation of Mr. E. Gibbons, Who has left the district, was accepted, and Mr. D. McLeod was elected to fill the vacancy. The bachelors and spinsters’ ball in the Riverlea Hall last Tuesday proved very enjoyable. Numbers of visitors attended, and thanks to the work of the committee and the dance music supplied by Henderson’s Orchestra everything went with a -swing. Messrs F. Palmer and W. Hey were masters of ceremonies and Mr. VV. Hughes, secretary, had all arrangements well in hand. The supper, under the supervision of the ladies, helped in no small measure io 'make the evening a pleasant one. Master Jack Gardner lost a finger last week through p. blow from an axe which necessitated amputation. Miss Allen, formerly of tho staff of tlie Ma-naia? Schdol, fetkjacliing at RiverU. ‘- j J ** b* » . *’-'**. .