HOCKEY.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 13672, 10 April 1908, Page 7

HOCKEY.

TARANAKI ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL MEETING. The sixth' annual meeting of the Xaranaki^ Hockey Association was held in Messrs. Webster and, McKellar's buildings on Thursday night. " Pre/ sent—Mr. F. V. eorkifl .(president in the chair, Messrs. J. E. Avery (New Plymouth), F. C. Tribe. (Carrington Road), G. Ward (Inglewood), Be^re (KitfOra), W. Dewhirst (Stratford). J. Niven (Hawera), Vf. P. Crawford (hon: secretary), and several players. The Kia Ora Club (Inglewood) was affiliated. The annual report stated that the season 1907 had been the most successful since tho introduction ,'of the gam©, in Taranaki, " seven y^ar& ago. Annual mterprovincial matches had shown a steady increase, * Last seaBon six representative matches were played, of which three- (Manawatu, Thames and Wanganui) wero-wbn and three (Otago, kelson and Auckland) lost; goals for |4, against Hs 'An°*her Pleasing feature in cbnnec^feion with the game Vas the increasing popularity of the game to the public,, as evidenced at the representative matches played at New Plymouth last season. During the coming year there was a likelihood of visits- &om\ Wairarapa, Hawke's Bay, Wellington and Canterbury. Th» suggestion was made for- the consideration of tbo incoming committee that, if a strong representative team was available for the coming season, an early challenge should be sent to the Auckland Association, holders of the New Zealand Championship Challenge Shield. The amalgamation of the North an,d South Divisions last year provided' a 'more satisfactory inter-club competition, which was won by the Hawera Club, with Aew Plymouth one point behind. -Dealing with the rules of the game, the report referred to the action of the New Zealand Association in introducing a nefr rule in the middle °£ lasV^HKH*-, »." The report suggested that the Association should, submit a recommendation to the New Zealand body -that no netv - rules or alteration of rnles should be authorised during of a season. », The balance sheet showed a. small credit balance. ; The report and balance sheet were adopted. NEW RULES. In accordance with the suggestion u| the report, the secretary was instructed to - forward a recommendatwrn to the New Zealand Hockey Association that new rules or alteration! of rules which might be received from the English Hockey Association aftel toe annual meeting of the New Zea^ hfnd Association should* not' come into force till the, following season. NEW ZEAtAND CHAMPIONSHIP ; . SHIELD. On Mr. Avery's motion, it ivas de* cided to at once forward a challenge to Aucidand for the New Zealand Chamoinship Challenge Shield. > HEADQUARTERS. i Mr. Ward, on behalf of the Inglel wood Club, moved — "That ihe headf quarters of the Taranaki Hockey Asso* ciation be at Inglewood.' 1 131 snp^ port of the motion, he said that hi thought Inglewood would be a mor<p convenient centre for meetings, and ft would be 4 *&ss^&£e v n v s'ive for, cl^ delegates attending meetings. He a^dded that there was no inference of dissatisfaction -ntfth the present cbnaxiot of affairs. •'•.-. Mr. Beere (Kia Ora) seconded. Mr. Avery opposed the motion. The change would not on - the whole be advantageous. Since the headquarters had been, at New Plymouth the game had made considerable progress in the district, and New Plymouth could, offer 1} a far better ground for representative matches. Mr. Tribe was opposed to the change. CAt present the country clubs were certainly put to the . expense of sending delegates to meetings. This, however t could be remedied by all the affiliated clubs equally bearing the cost "of country delegates' expenses. Other than this there was nothing to be said in favour of a change. He also 'mentioned that Waitara would probably have a team this season. The Chairman thought that with the present train arrangements New Plymouth was the more convenient place. On being put to the meeting, the motion was lost, Messrs. Ward and' Beere' being the only supporters. < OFFICE-BEARERS. Mr. F. P, Corkffl was unanimously re-elected president of the Association and vice-president of the New Zealand Hockey Association. Other appointments were: — Vice-presidents, Dr. Fookes (New Plymouth), Mr. G. T. Bayly (Carrington Road), Mr. M. J. Crombie (Inglewood), Dr. Gault (Kia Ora), Mr. W. D. Anderson (Stratford) and Mr. H. Halliwell (Hawera) ; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr. C. Morgan; hon. auditor, Mr. H. Stocker (re-elected); delegate to New Zealand Hockey Association, Mr. P. N. Rundle, Christchurch (re-elected); Management Committee, club delegates. The election of a selector for .the representative team was deferred. FIXTURES. Entries for the shield, competition close on Thursday, April 23rd. The drawmg-up of fixtures, to commence the first 'week in May, was left in the hands of Messrs. Avery, Tribe and the secretary. OTHER BUSINESS. On Mr. Avery's motion, seconded by Mr. Tribe, it was decided to register the Association's uniform as* amber and black shirts in halves instead of , hoops. An addition was made to the rule dealing with club contests.' Vote* of thanks were accorded the retiring officers. , 1 INGLEWO6D CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of the Inglewood Hockey Club was held on Tuesday evening. Mr J. H. Turner presided. Apologies for absence were received' from Messrs PereivaJ and Crombie. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. The latter showed a credit of £1 13s lid on the year's working. Resolved that the subscription be 7s 6d for active members over the age of 18 years, 2s 6d for members under 18, and 6s for honorary members. Officers for the current year < were elected, as follows : Patron, Mr W. E* Percival; president, Mr M. J. Crombie; vice-presidents, Messrs H. B. Curtis, J. Gibbs, G. GUdgeon and J. H. Rowe ; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr. G. Ward (re-elected); club captain, Mr J. Harris; committee, Messrs J. Allen, H. Manby, H. Drake; % r Harris and James Harris; selection committee, Messrs J. Harris, H.. Manby, and the secretary; auditor, Mr C. B* Martin (re-elected) ; delegate, Mr G. Ward (reelected).

The opening day was fixed for Easter Monday on the new ground. A hockey stick given by Mr G. Gud■igeon competition was won by G. ward. >: Mr Gudgeon has also donated another- stick for the coming season. The delegate was instructed to support the inauguration of a junior con> petition. . Pleasure was expressed at the formation of the new ilia Ora Hockey Club. ' A vote of thanks was accorded Messrs H*. Brown and Co. for the us© of the, < meeting room. . r