END OF THE SEASON

Taranaki Daily News, 22 August 1930, Page 10

END OF THE SEASON

CELTIC FOOTBALLERS RELAX. • ENJOYABLE ANNUAL DINNER. . At the invitation of Mr. J. F. Ryan members' of the Celtic Football Chib foregathered at the Commercial Hotel, Stratford, at dinner yesterday. The function was als- made the occasion of the club’s annual dinner, and . the toast list, compiled with ample variety, made up an enjoyable evening. The club was represented in full force, Mr. W. Tunbridge (president) presiding over a gathering of footballers, happy in the knowledge that they played a good examo for-tlie game’s sake and undeterred by the thought that the season had not resulted in an many victories as might have been desired. The-toast to the patron, Dr.'. D. Steven, was proposed by Mr. J. R. Callaghan, who paid a tribute to the doctor's interest in football generally and Celtic in particular. Nearly every Saturday, he said, Dr.. Steven was among the spectators at Victoria Park, and the knowledge of. hip presence was a source of comfort to those who might be injured. In responding the doctor said it was really an advantage for a young club not to reach the forefront too early. For that reason he was rather pleased that he was not this year to congratulate the team on a preponderance of victories. As gained, in experience, however, so the players would improve in standard and he looked forward to a better record each year. The Taranaki Rugby Union was toasted enthusiastically after the chairman had thanked members of the management committee for the time they devoted to the work they did for Rugby in Taranaki. z Mr. 0, C. Johnston acknowledged the toast aild in doing so referred to the magnitude of the task set the controlling body each year. Mr. J. Stephens proposed the toast of. the referees. He stated the central division was indeed fortunate in the type of. referee available to control the games. He thanked the referees on behalf of -the club. Mr. W. J. Aitken replied. ... The toast of the Stratford Football Club was in the hands of Mr. L. Coley, who said the club must be regarded as the most consistent club playing in the northern division. “If Stratford had only beaten Tukapa as Celtic did it would have won the divisional competition again,” he said. The manner in which the two senior clubs in Stratford had worked harmoniously ? together had been one of \ the most pleasant features of the past season, said Mr. Johnston in reply. Celtic was improving-* and he was sure that when the time came for it to attain a premier position the Stratford Club would be the first to congratulate the members.

Other toasts were; Kindred Clubs, proposed by Father McLaughlan and acknowledged by Messrs D. McGuinness, Pukengahu, and A. Sangster, Toko; the Host and Hostess (Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Ryan), Mr. Caiman. “The Original Members of the' Celtic Club” was proposed by Mr. F. J. Ryan, coupled with the names of Mr. W. Casey and the chairman,’ “The Ladies,” and “The Press.” ;

VISIT OF WANGANUI TEAMS. INGLEWOOD WINS THIRD GRADE. Yesterday afternoon at the Stratford Technical High School was devoted' to sport, the occasion being a visit of hockey and basketball teams from the Wangariui Technical High School. Great interest also centred in the Ptugby game /between the Inglewood and School third grade teams. This match finalised the Central Division third grade competition and was won by Inglewood by seven (a field goal and a penalty goal) to. five (a converted try). The two teams were very well matcheach being extended to the utmost. Inglewood won on points but did not • succeed in crossing School’s line. The inter-school hockey game was won by Stratford by three goals to one. The weather was fine and the ground in good order, so that a fast and interesting game resulted. The teams were:— O’Brien, Ginn. D. O’Brien, Law, Banks, Carn cross, Murray; (captain), Wiggins, Byers, Hutchens, Sheriff. . Stratford.—Milne, Johnson, Cross, Cutfield, Petcli, Marx, Cottier, Matthews, Cover, Thomas, Power. From the bully Stratford initiateda good passing rush which resulted in Matthews goaling with a good shot. Fast and even play followed for some time, but Stratford had the better of the play and again Matthews sent in a hot shot. In the second half Gover scored for Stratford and from then on Wanganui pressed heavily. Milne was frequently called on to defend his goal and eventually a shot from Murray eluded him. Wanganui continued to press but the Stratford defence remained sound and the match resulted: Stratford 3, Wanganui 1. Mr. 11. C. Johnson, controlled the game. In the basketball game- Wanganui won by 21 to 9. GENERAL ITEMS. During the week two valuable bulls were consigned from the Ngaere district to Mr. E. D. White, Putaruru, Waikato. The bulls are son and grandson of that renowned Taranaki bull Grannie’s Knight. To form a branch of the Farmers’ Union at Puniwhakau a meeting will be held iii the schoolroom at 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Miss Urry and Mr. Judson won prizes for a Monte Carlo dance at the Eltham Fire Brigade’s dance on Wednesday. Miss C. Prince and Mr. 11. Gernhoefer obtained the envelope prizes., Mrs. Attrill played dance music and Mr. Lew Julian whs master of ceremonies.