WAIMATE.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18652, 22 August 1930, Page 6

WAIMATE.

THE WEATHER. Although the weather experienced for the past week has been fairly mild, there is still a good coating of snow on the Hunter Range above Waimate. The snow, however, is gradually disappearing. Farmers report that, despite the good fall of rain experienced recently, which did an incalculable amount of good, more rain would be very welcome. The recent downfall, owing to the parched condition of the ground, was quickly absorbed. HALF-HOLIDAY. A petition is in circulation in Waimate among business people, petitioning to have the statutory half-holiday changed from Thursday to Saturday, the late night to be Friday night. It is reported that the canvassers are meeting with considerable success. RACING CLUB. A committee meeting of the Waimate Racing Club was held on Wednesday. Present—Mr E. C. d’Auvergne (in the chair), and Messrs E. Craighead, W. F. George, J. Dench, J. Matheson, G. McCulloch, J. Halliday, H. Willetts. Correspondence. The New Zealand Racing Conference forwarded notice of alteration in Rules of Racing, which came into force on the Ist. August. In reply to a telegram protesting against the increased totalisator taxation, the Prime Minister acknowledged receipt of protest, and advised that it would receive the careful consideration of the Government. A report of the result of a deputation from the New Zealand Sports Protection League, which waited upon the Minister of Finance, was received. In it, the chairman stated he had pointed out that the contemplated taxation would bring little, if any, additional revenue to the Government, and would seriously embarrass clubs, especially those who, under the existing conditions, were struggling to make ends meet. In reply, the Minister said he must have additional revenue. He agreed to further consider the question, but did not give the impression that he would take a more favourable view of the position. With regard to the removal of restrictions, which prevented the acceptance of investments by club secretaries, he said he had always voted for the repeal of these, and undertook to give reasonable facilities for the Gaming Amendment Bill now before Parliament. General. It was resolved that a cup be procured for the jubilee meeting, to be held in March next, and the executive officers were appointed a sub-commit-tee to select the cup. Mr Dench reported that the caretaker was going on with the work of grubbing the gorse and broom at the corner of the course, near Massey Street. It was decided that the Ground Committee and trustees meet on the course to consider the question of cutting down some of the trees near the totalisator house. Accounts amounting to £l6/13/4 were passed for payment. FOOTBALL. The first game in the competition for the Halliday Cup was played at Waimate yesterday. The weather at the commencement was fine and dull, but heavy rain set in shortly after the game started, and continued throughout the afternoon. The ground soon became extremely greasy, with the result that play consisted mostly of forward rushes. Passing movements usually ended with the players slipping and the ball going astray. The Play. Marists (Green) kicked off, and their forwards immediately carried play to Old Boys’ (White) line. Early in the game, Blackaby secured from a line-out, and kicked across the goal mouth. Wyndham failed to take the ball, and McKinnon secured and crossed for a smart try. Patterson’s attempt to convert failed. Marist 3; Old Boys 0. The Marist forwards continued to attack, and Old Boys’ full back (Hodges) had a busy time defending, but proved equal to demands, and frequently relieved with good kicks to the line. Both teams took turns at attack, loose rushes carrying play from one end of the field to the other. Marist forwards were receiving a lot of assistance from their backs, especially Blackaby, whose powerful line kicks saved them a lot of work. Several attempts by Old Boys’ backs to find the line were unsuccessful, the forwards consequently being called upon to do a lot of unnecessary work. Half-time came with the score: Marists 3; Old Boys 0. The second half was a repetition of the first, being mostly confined to the forwards. The Old Boys’ forwards played much better than in the first session. From a loose forward rush in front of the Marist goal, the ball came back to Gourlay, who cut through and sent on to Boyd, enabling him to score underneath the posts. Wattereus converted, making the score. Old Boys 5; Marists 3. The play, after this, became very exciting, being mostly confined to the forwards.- Patterson for Marists, and Wattereus for Old Boys, narrowly missed kicking penalty goals for their sides. Towards the end, both teams made desperate efforts to score, but the greasy state of the ground made it difficult to stand up and the ball hard to handle. Time was called with the score reading, Old Boys 5; Marists 3. Mr Ensor was referee. JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVES’ MATCH. A junior representative team from North Otago visited Waimate to play the home junior representatives, and were defeated by 9 points to 3. The game was played on No. 2 ground, which has had a lot of use this season;- being devoid of grass in places. Heavy rain fell during the game, and the ground was in a deplorable condition. The game was consequently a forward one, the home team having slightly the better of the play. Mr D. Wise was referee. After the game, both teams were entertained. 4i acres Freehold near Timaru. Beautiful location with a five-roomed house, possessing every possible modern convenience. The price, £llsO, is absolutely cheap, and there is a Government mortgage of £6OO. The owner is prepared to consider an exchange for a farm. Forbes Wallace, Box 47, Waimate.