FOOTBALL

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19624, 19 October 1933, Page 13

FOOTBALL

CELTIC CLUB’S SOCIAL TRIBUTES TO PAST RECORD More than 100 members of the Celtic Football Club, supporters and representatives of kindred bodies gathered at the Cafe Carlton on Tuesday, when a social evening was held. The president of the club (Mr J. Roseveare) occupied the chair, and extended a welcome to the visitors. The toast of "The South Canterbury Rugby Union" was proposed by Mr J. J. Gonley, who said that the Union had a thankless task. Its members had the game at heart, and their good work this year was reflected in the credit balance on the season's activities. He commended the Union's idea of sending a team on a tour of the south next year. The president of the Union (Mr J. O’Leary), in reply, said that although some complaints had been received this year regarding the lack of country representation on the Management Committee, the Union was constituted by the clubs, and the fault did not lie at the Union's door. He had been president of the Union for the last three years, and during last season drastic cuts in expenditure had been made, and efforts extended to put the Union on a sound basis. The Management Committee had been working on an overdraft for some years, and this year it had been necessary to obtain a loan of £4OO from the New Zealand Union in order to meet commitments. Rather adverse comment had been passed by country clubs concerning the 10 per cent, levy on country gates, but that charge was brought about by a clause in the agreement with the New Zealand Union, and the 10 per cent, had realised £75 towards the payment of the New Zealand Union’s loan. Of the £2OOO borrowed from headquarters several years ago, not one penny had been repaid, and in his opinion a sinking fund should have been established some time ago. With the assistance of the clubs and supporters, the Union should next season be able to send a team on tour, and thus get more major representative games in Timaru. The Celtic president (Mr J. Roseveare) had been a tower of strength on the Management Committee. He congratulated the club on its play, and referred to the fine showing of the fourth grade team, which had played excellent football' and had worthily upheld the traditions of the club. The Club Praised. The toast of “The Celtic Football Club” was proposed by Mr A. G. Knowles, who said that the club’s teams had turned out enthusiastically during the season, and had materially helped to keep the ball rolling. He paid a special tribute to the leadership of Mr Roseveare, and spoke of the fine record the Celtic Club enjoyed in the pages of football history in South Canterbury. Mr Roseveare, who acknowledged the toast, said that he had been connected with the club since 1910, and he was pleased to see the interest of so many old timers present that night. Next season he hoped that the Celtic Club would have its name engraved on the Skinner Cup. Success of Fourth Graders. Mr Leo Collins congratulated the fourth grade team on being runnersup in the Union’s competition, and on winning the grade medals at the Geraldine seven-a-side tournament. He referred to the enthusiasm of the coach (Mr M. McAteer), who had paid strict attention to his work. The fine spirit evident in the fourth grade team was an example to the rest of the club. The chairman then presented the Geraldine medals to the following players:—R. Kelly (captain), M. Kelly, D. Hertnon, T. Columb, M. Angland, J. Cremins and E. Walsh. A special medal to the lad who had taken most interest in his training was presented to T. Columb, who, it was stated, regularly cycled 18 miles to train with his team. Mr McAteer acknowledged the remarks. Other Toasts. Other toasts honoured were:—"Kindred Clubs,” proposed by the chairman and responded to by Messrs A. G. Knowles (Star), J. Williams (Zingari), R. L. Hayes (Geraldine), A. Harris (Marist, Waimate), G. F. Doyle (South Canterbury Referees’ Association) and L. F. McKeefry (St. Patrick’s Miniature Rifle Club); "The Clergy,” proposed by Mr V. Collins and responded to by the Rev. Father Murphy, S.M.; “The Ladies,” proposed by Mr A. D. Mangos, and responded to by Mr F. McAteer; “Old Timers," proposed by Mr D. O'Sullivan and responded to by Messrs M. J. Angland, D. Hertnon, S. D. Mason, M. Annear and F. Pearce; "The Press,” proposed by Mr J. W. Dwyer; “The Chairman,” proposed by Mr G. F. Doyle and responded to by Mr Roseveare. Several members spoke in the highest terms of praise of Mr Roseveare’s enthusiasm over a long period of years.

During the evening various items were given by Messrs W. S. Minehan, G. F. Doyle, "Baffles,” B. Clarkson, W. Andrew, J. Williams, and D. Cooney. The accompanist was Mr C. Slade.