KEEN HOCKEY CONTEST

Taranaki Daily News, 17 August 1933, Page 8

KEEN HOCKEY CONTEST

GEORGE AND DOUGHTY CUP.

THURSDAY A BEATS WEDNESDAY.

With the scores 5-all at the call of time it was necessary to play two further spells of 10 minutes to decide the winner of the Thursday A and "Wednesday hockey divisions for the George and Doughty Cup at Kaponga yesterday. The game was one of the hardest fought of the year, both teams being in good form. The additional time gave the Thursday team two goals, and it won the game by seven goals to five. The Thursday A team will meet the winner of the Thursday B-Saturday match in the final. The teams were:—

Wednesday division: Watson; Ryan, R. Clarke; Duncan, Thomson, Cruickshank; Percy, Fleet, J. Watson, Moloney, Windle.

Thursday A division: McLeod; R. Noonan, Pitcher; K. Albon, V. Betts, Barker; Catell, S. Betts, Pascoe, K. Pennington, Behl. After seven minutes’ play the first goal came to the Wednesday team. From a penalty corner the ball went to Windle, who quickly passed to the circle, where Fleet sent to the net. From a roll-in play was taken upfield by the Thursday forwards. A penalty comer led to K. Pennington finding the net. S. Betts carried play from the bully to the other end from a scramble in the circle K. Pennington added another goal. Good forward play by the Wednesday team saw Percy add the second goal. Fast play followed with such good effect that S. Betts put on the third goal for the Thursday team. In the second half S. Betts sent in another goal. After a free hit Fleet gained possession and made a neat pass to Moloney, who scored. From a throwin the Thursday division secured the ball and it quickly went to the forwards. Another penalty corner ensued, but no score resulted. A bully at the twenty-five gave the advantage to the Wednesday team and Fleet scored. Fast play gave J. Watson an opportunity and he found the net with a good shot. K. Albon put on another goal to make the scores even at time. No score was recorded after the first ten minutes’ additional play, but in the final spell S. Betts and Barker scored a goal each. The Rev. J. A. Ryburn and Mr. C. J. McFadyen refereed.

FAREWELL AT OTAKEHO. HEADMASTER’S DEPARTURE. A presentation was made yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Bums, who are leaving Otakeho to reside at Femhill, near Hastings, where Mr. Burns has received a school appointment. Mr. S. H. 1c Fleming, chairman of the committee, referred to the good qualities of Mr. Burns as a teacher. Th?’ inspector’s reports were always good and the teacher was capable and conscientious. The children made good progress under his tuition and he was an excellent example in the moulding of character. Mr. Barns had worked very happily with the committee, added the chairman, and it was only the prospect of a fall in grade of the school that caused him to change. He thought he was wise in seeking a better position, but his place would be very difficult to fill. On behalf of the parents and scholars he extended good wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Bums and family and asked them to accept as a token of esteem an easy chair for Mr. Bums and an afternoon tea set for Mrs. Bums. ' Miss L. Putt on behalf of the Otakeho Tennis Club presented Mrs. Bums with a cake dish in appreciation of her work for the club. / Miss B. McCullum asked Miss Effie Burns to accept a small present also from tire tennis club. • Mr. Burris; in reply said that what had been said made him feel that what he had attempted had been appreciated. He had a most capable assistant, Miss McCartie, and her excellent work had made his task comparatively easy. He had made many friends at Otakeho and he felt much regret at having to leave. There was a good attendance of parents and members of the committee and a pleasing programme was given by tho children under Miss McCartie’s supervision. Afternoon tea was served. FIRST AID EXAMINATIONS. RED CROSS SOCIETY AT HAWERA. I r Under the auspices of the New Zealand Red Cross Society the following candidates were successful in the recent first aid examinations held at Hawera: — First Year Certificate: Messrs Eric Dufresne, Robert Smith and Albert Mullins. Second Year Certificates: Mesdames A. Veitch and M. Frisk, Misses A. Shannon and J. Brown, Messrs William Shaw, Ernest Foster and Alec Sorenson. Third Year Medallion: Mrs. F. Gerrard and Maurice Shaw, Messrs Charles Sharpe and Robert Johnston. Fifth Year, two bars to Medallion: Mrs. I. Mitchell. HAWERA OPERA HOUSE. SUMMERVILLE-PITTS COMEDY. The popularity of Slim Summerville and Zasu Pitts as a comedy team is increasing so rapidly" that immediately after the showing of their last picture, “They Just Had to Get Married,” Universal decided to star them in another hilarious farce, with plans being rapidly completed for succeeding pictures. This latest comedy, “Out All Night,” will be shown at the Hawera Opera House today at 2 p.m. and to-night, and at the Grand Theatre to-morrow night, it contains one laugh-compelling situation after another, plenty of brilliant, sparkling comedy lines and hilarious situa- ’ tions heightened by the awkward, droll figure of Slim, and the doleful, bewildered expressions of Zasu. ADVERTISERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS. The annual ball of the Kaponga Football Club will be held at the Town Hall this evening. Although there are. counter-attractions a big attendance of supporters is expected, and with the usual preparations of the Kaponga residents a successful evening should result. Smith and Trim Ltd. advertises particulars of mart sales at Hawera to-day of fruit and vegetables at 11 a.m. and seed and table potatoes, Ford spare wheel and household furniture at 1.3(1 ] p.m. I