DIFFERENCE OVER DATES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVI, Issue 21377, 21 June 1939, Page 4

DIFFERENCE OVER DATES

MACKENZIE MATCH In reply to a letter from the Mac- I kenzie Rugby Sub-Union stating that ' July 8 was the most suitable date for | a representative match, the Waimate ; Rugby Sub-Union on Monday night , decided to forward the following motion: “That the Mackenzie Sub- j Union be informed that the annual | representative match Is not possible on [ July 8. and that failing acceptance of j July 15, the game must be deferred until later in the season." Circum- | stances had made it impossible to give | Mackenzie that date. Those present , at the meeting were: Mr A. J. Mcßae (president), Messrs G. Kilworth. F. J. Bailey, W. E. Black and D. Shaw. The president reported that the tickets for the benefit match had been printed and distributed, and were selling freely. The response of the public was very gratifying and the fund should benefit by a good sum. The application of the Morven School Committee for a donation towards a football was granted. Mr D. Shaw was appointed to the dual position of secretary-treasurer for the remainder of the season. There was a long discussion on the residential qualifications of players, but as the Sub-Union had not been holding fast to the clause in the constitution that players must be in the district for 14 days before placing. it was decided not to take action in the meantime. Should there be any hint of players being brought for a specific match, however, it was decided that drastic steps would be tak" 1. The treasurer's report showed that the gate takings last Saturday were £7/15/-, and the credits were: General fund £3O/12/4, insurance fund £3O/6/10. The North Otago Rugby Union wrote regretting that it was found impossible to send a third grade team to play the Waimate junior team on the occasion of the representative match on July 1. After expressing disappointment at not getting a game for the juniors, members discussed the matter of securing a good game for a curtain raiser. An effort is to be made to arrange a game with a Tlmaru High School team. The draw for Saturday resulted:— Seniors —Southern v. Makikihi, No. 2 ground at 3 p.m.; Old Boys v. Huimai, No. 1 ground at 3 p.m. Third Grade—Rovers v. High School B, Primary v. High School A. NOISE IN GRANDSTAND COMPLAINTS BEFORE RUGBY SUB-UNION Complaints about what was described | ' as a “terrific noise” made by boys in the grandstand were ventilated at the meeting of the Waimate Rugby Sub- ! Union on Monday night, and it was decided to invoke the help of the masters of the schools in an eCort to stop what was regarded as a most obnoxious practice. Third grade players were said to be the greatest offenders, and in their own interests it was decided that disciplinary measures should be taken. Booing, which was considered to be a most objectionable practice at the best of times, had to be stopped, and it was suggested that if it did not stop, steps should be taken by the Sub-Union officials, who would only issue one j warning before placing the of enders i outside the grounds. BOROUGH COUNCIL LAST NIGHT S MEETING A decision to make a contribution of £5/5'- towards the cost of investigations in connection with the history of Canterbury was made at the monthlymeeting of the Waimate Borough Council last night. Those present were the Mayor (Mr George Dashi, and Messrs W. G. Paul, S. I. Fitch. G. R. Watters. R. G. A. Sawell, R. W. McDonald. C. W. Dickson. P. G. Berry and R H. White. The Christchurch Town Clerk tMr J. S. Neville) wrote asking if the Council would be prepared to contribute towards the cost of investigations for preparing the history of Canterbury. A conference of local bodies would be held in Christchurch on July 5 to go into the question of improvements to the Canterbury Museum. The Mayor said he did not like the idea of taking on any further liability. There was Waimate's own jubilee. He was considering a picture book of Waimate views, but the Mayor's honorarium was getting so exhausted that he had not saved much towards it. The motion for a grant was carried. The Mayor: We have made a decision with regard to these matters. Does anyone want to alter that decision? Mr S. I. Fitch: I think they will have difficulty in getting the museum money ; but the history of Canterbury seems to be worth a contribution. I move that we grant £5 5 - towards it. Messrs R. A. Betten and C. C. Granger wrote asking for the Council to give them some assistance towards im- , proving their property. The hedge had [ been spoilt by stock in an adjoining accommodation paddock. —It was de- ! cided to reply that the lease of tire i section causing the trouble had been i terminated. The Waimate Fire Brigade applied . for 300 feet of hose. —The application . was granted. ~ After hearing Mr B. F. Walker as a - deputation, the Council decided to de- ; cline an application from S. Jacobs foi a license to run an additional taxi. Mr P. G. Berry said the Council [ should erect some bicycle stands around . the town. —It was decided to refer the • matter to the Works Committee. Tire , committee is also to investigate the I question of bus stands. The Town Clerk (Mr B. S. Runci- , man) said that improvements had been J effected to the fire station, including . renovations and painting. —It was de- , cided to put. new lining under the top , floor. The borough gardener reported that . the rock wall in Victoria Park from t the sundial to the Shearman Street ent trance gate had been pulled down and rebuilt, made up with good soil and replanted. The digging of all herbaceous borders was nearing completion. > The work of renovating lawns was in nroeress. At Knottingly Park wood-

cutting was proceeding and areas were being cleared for tree planting. Damage had been done to some 50 young trees by some person who had cut off the tops. PERSONAL Last night, the Waimate Borough Council carried a resolution of sympathy with the relatives of Mr R. Robinson, a former member of the Council. Congratulations were extended to Mr J. D. Hay. who will celebrate his eighty-sixth birthday to-day, by the Waimate Borough Council last night. The Council also decided to forward a letter of appreciation to Mr P. A. Wallwork, who has been transferred from the position of Inspector of Health in South Canterbury. BADMINTON A very close contest resulted in a match between the Oamaru and Waimate B teams, which was played at Oumaru. Waimate won by 20 sets to 19. the matches being 12 all.