WAIMATE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLII, Issue 20492, 10 August 1936, Page 3

WAIMATE

RUGBY FIXTURES WAITAKI VICTORIOUS Waimate engaged in -two representative fixtures on Saturday, one team travelling to Duntroon to play Waitaki and the other playing a team selected from the North Otago and South Canterbury Maoris at Manchester Park. In the home match Waimate were victorious by 9 points to nil, while the travelling team went down to Waitaki by 12 points to 8. There was a good attendance of the public for the game in Waimate. The ground was very greasy and militated against open play. The Maoris were at a further disadvantage in not having had an opportunity of playing together. Except for occasional flashes, the play did not reach a high standard. In the second round of the junior Knock-Out competition Southern beat Huimai and will now dispute the final with Pirates. Waimate v. Maoris From the kick-off play settled for a time at the Maoris’ 25, where McKenzie had a shot, from a penalty, but the ball failed to rise. A long kick by G. Wright went over the goal line and Heath forced. Waimate went to the attack with the first passing rush of the match and Patterson at centre cut in nicely for Leonard to sprint for the line. He was tackled short of his objective, but the forwards carried to mid-field v/here following a melee in front of the goal the Maoris (Black and White) were penalised. McKenzie made no mistake with the kick. Waimate 3, Maoris 0. The Maoris were showing little combination in their play, and the game at this stage was a series of loose forward scrambles. The Whites worked into Waimate’s (Red and Black) territory, but a free kick sent them back. Then the Whites came away in a loose forward rush which took them well into the opposing 25, where they held their own in a series of scrums. The White forwards came round fast on Wright and the Maori backs secured and initiated a passing rush. The movement broke down and Patterson kicked through to half-way. Wesley attempted a penalty shot from a few .yards inside half-way, but the ball fell short and Patterson cleared. The Whites came away with a neat passing rush and the forwards carried on. Waimate were penalised in a handy position, Wesley’s kick going wide. Dennison broke away from a line-out at half-way and ran into the Maori 25 before passing to Jcyce who was tackled in possession and the ball went into touch. At this stage H. Allnutt left the field injured. With hard rucking play the White forwards worked their way upfield but the Reds replied with a rush which took them close. A free kick relieved for the Whites. McKenzie had an unsuccessful shot at a field goal. The Whites made a brief incursion into Waimate territory, but the Reds returned to the White’s 25 where they were penalised. Waimate next staged an attack on the right wing where Leonard went close to scoring. From a scrum on the line the Waimate backs tried a passing rush and Patterson attempted a field goal in front of the posts. Whites forced. Waimate kept up the pressure, but' good work by the Maori backs and a break-away by Wesley put the Whites in a handy attacking position. Two free kicks to Waimate afforded only temporary relief and the Maoris were still on the attack when half-time was called with the score: Waimate 3, Maoris 0. On the resumption of play the Maoris started throwing the ball about in fine style and the game continued at a fast pace. A fine line kick by Meynell sent the Whites back, but Wesley broke through a line-out at half-way and gained good ground before Murphy brought off a smart save. Then a welljudged centring kick by Meynell was carried on by Leonard and the Red forwards participated in a dangerous movement which was halted by an infringement. Boyce broke through with the ball at toe and carried play neat to the goal line before Heath snapped up smartly and gained applause for a fine save. It was a tense moment for Waimate when Davis with no one to pass just failed to field a kick by Murphy. Solid tackling by the Maoris nullified a Waimate passing rush and backs and forwards took part in an exciting movement which ended in a penalty to Waimate. Dennison charged down the return kick, snapped up and went on his own. He did not have the speed, however, and was grounded near the Maori 25. Waimate now took a new lease of life and a passing movement which sent McNaughton racing for the line on the left wing was followed by a pretty movement which let Meynell over at the corner on . the opposite wing. Patterson failed with the kick. Waimate 6, Maoris 0. Waimate went again on attack and the Maoris forced following a scrum on the line. Murphy increased Waimate’s lead with a splendid penalty kick from the 25 near the side-line. Waimate 9, Maoris 0. Time was called with no further score. Mr J. V. Riach was referee. Waimate ;. Waitaki R. Lundy kicked off for Waimate (Rlue and White) and after an exchange of kicks Waitaki (Red and Black) were awarded a free kick. The Reds went to the attack and from loose forward play Valk touched down for an unconverted try. Waitaki 3, Wai-

mate 0. The Red backs secured from a line-out and carried play into Waimate territory where, fol owing a scrum on the Waimate 25, Grant gathered in and scored. The kick was unsuccessful. Waitaki 6, Waimate 0. Waimate next | took a turn at attack but a free-kick to the Reds on the 25 sent them back. Columb was prominent in a Waimate forward rush from line-out but Waitaki saved and retaliated with a speedy passing rush from which the winger was pushed into touch at the corner flag. Shortly afterwards Hay led a forward rush to the Red’s 25, but a penalty sent the Blues back. W. Lundy broke through and carried to Waitaki territory where the defenders were penalised. Loose forward play followed in which Waitaki gradually worked their way upfield an ' the backs carried on to the Waimate goal line where Waimate were penalised. Watson missed with the kick. Waimate were getting a generous share of the ball from the scrums, but frequent mishandling marred passing movements among the backs. J. Bartlett, however, capped off one movement by cutting in nicely to score a neat try. R. Lundy converted. Waitaki 6, Waimate 5. Waitaki shortly afterwards increased their lead through a try by Valk from a passing movement and hah time was called with the score unchanged. On the resumption of play Lundy went out to the wing and Clearwater went to second five eighths. Waimate were first on the offensive, but the Reds were seen setting up a strong attack and were awarded a penalty in a handy position. The kick was unsuccessful. Clearwater and Bennett were prominent in movements which brought Waimate within striking distance and R. Lundy landed a penalty goal. Waitaki 9, Waimate 8. The Red backs showed up in several passing movements which failed to pierce the defence until a movement from a line out at half-way let Hampton across The kick missed. Waitaki 12, Waimate 8. Time was called without further score. Junior Match Playing in the second round of the junior Knock-Out competition, Southern beat Huimai by 8 points to nil. J. Hughes and P. Newall scored tries for the winners and W. Murphy converted. Mr E. Ives was referee. BASKETBALL Basketball matches in the second round of the Waimate-Sub-Associa-tion’s competition oi. Saturday resulted: First grade, Waimate 43 v. High School B. 2 High School A. 29 v. Konini 11. Second grade, Waimate 11 v. St. Patrick’s 10. HUNT CLUB The profit accruing to the Waimate Hunt Club as a result of the recent steeplechase meeting will, if the 2i per cent, rebate is received, approximate £lBO, according to a statement by the Master, Captain N. A. Rattray, at a meeting of the committee. Also v present were: Messrs D. Studholme, F. G. Brown, J. Waldie, E. B. Fraser, C. G. Holmes, A. Medlicott, C. Douglas, D. Macdonald and Miss J. Studholme. The interim statement of receipts and payments for the meeting showed receipts amounting to £770/14/9 and payments to £664/15/11, leaving a balance of £lO5/18/10. The secretary, Mr A. J. Hoskins, reported a considerable increase in totalisator investments and gate receipts. The chairman said that the successful day’s racing would be of material benefit to the club and would possibly assist in the extension of the hunting season. The thanks cf the club were due to all who had given their assistance, and he suggested that a letter of appreciation be sent to the N.Z.R. district traffic manager, Christchurch, and the local railway staff for the excellent train arrangements for the meeting. The suggestion was approved and it . was also decided to thank the stipendary steward, the Silver Band and others. The stand double was discussed and it was decided to keep in view the matter of increasing the distance between the fences and also of extending the distance of one race to 21 miles. SOCIAL AT DOUGLAS A pleasant evening was held at the Douglas school on Friday evening on the occasion of the fortnightly euchre party and dance.. There was an excellent attendance. Prizes for the euchre were won by Mr Bert Bartlett and Mr Jas. Ponsonby, the booby prizes going to Mrs E. McCrossan and Mr Kevin Ponsonby. Music for the dancing was supplied by Miss F. Turner, extras being played by Miss M. Goodwin and Mr A. McDonell. METEOROLOGICAL STATION The Governmen Meteorological Station at Waimate, which was conducted for many years by Mr F. Akhurst, has been taken over by Mr J. Allen of the County Council staff. The instruments and plant have been installed in the Council grounds on the Queen Street frontage on the town side of the Council Chambers. PERSONAL Miss Colleen Mcßride, Akaroa, and formerly of Waimate, is stay? g with Mrs A. V. Richards, Waihao Downs. BADMINTON The Oamaru Badminton Club beat Waimate by 14 matches to 10 in a game played at the Oamaru courts. Results (Oamaru names first): — Men’s Singles Robbie beat Partridge 15-14, 14-15, 15-9. Mulligan beat Clark 15-13, 15-10. Gedge lost to Richardson, 5-15. M'Douglass last x> Murchison 13-15, 9-15. Feathers beat Lsne 8-15, 15-0, 9-15. M'Quade beat Crawford 15-5, 15-6. Ladies’ Singles Miss Newson beat Mrs Chapman 21-16.

Mrs M'Dougall beat Miss Baikie 21-20. Miss Romans beat Miss Sinclair 21-5. Mrs Mulligan beat Mrs Partridge 21-8. Miss Hewat beat Miss Grylls 21-9. Miss Darling lost to Miss Chalmers 13-21. Men’s Doubles Robbie and Gedge lost to Partridge and Clarke 5-15, 1-15. Mulligan and M'Dougall beat Richardson and Murchison 15-8, 7-15, 15-13. Feathers and M'Quade lost to Lane and Crawford 10-15, 15-12, 14-15. Ladies’ Doubles Miss Newson and Mrs Milligan beat Mesdames Chapman and Partridge 21-3. Mrs M'Dougall an.. Miss Romans lost to Misses Sinclair and Grylls 7-21. Miss Hewat and Darling lost to Misses Baikie and Chalmers 19-21.

Procters, the Premier Opticians, Christchurch, will be making their next professional visit to Waimate on Friday, August 21, when they may be consulted on all defects of eyesight at the Royal Hotel. Appointments can now be made by ringing the Royal Hotel. ’Phone 15. ....