TEMUKA FOOTBALL CLUB MEETS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVIII, Issue 21608, 20 March 1940, Page 3

TEMUKA FOOTBALL CLUB MEETS

Season Reviewed By President Election of Officers Commenting on the success of the Temuka Football Club at the annual meeting last night, the chairman (Mr R. Lyall) said that the committee had every reason to be proud of the season’s record. Not only had the club enjoyed unparalleled success on the playing field, but also had experienced a happy season from a social point of view. The public and business people had given solid support not only by attendance at matches, but also in the social activities. The question of showers in the dressing shed had been investigated, but compliance with the regulations laid down by the Health Officer would have meant an expense of £7O to £BO. As this sum was beyond the means of the club the matter had been left in abeyance. Transport arrangements, a problem every year, had worked satisfactorily. It was with regret that farewell had been said to the club captain, J. Neville, who had been a staunch worker and a valuable member. Mr Lyall said that he was fortunate that he had not only the co-operation of the committee, hut also of the members. The thanks of the club were due to Mr T. Turner, who had proved an efficient secretary. Tribute was due to the late Mr J. H. Denison, who had worked efficiently as secretary. Regret was also expressed at the passing of Mr C. Beil, a vicepresident. Mr J. M. A. Ritchie suggested that in view of petrol restrictions Timaru clubs should be asked to make an extra trip to Temuka. When it was considered that there were 21 lower grade teams in town as against four or five in Temuka it was reasonable to expect that the expenses of travelling should be equalised as much as possible. Mr W. McCully said that the matter had been debated by the South Canterbury Rugby Union but had not been entertained. It would be useless to move it as a remit. Application should be made for more petrol. Mr Ritchie: The position is unfair and it is possible that we might be the only club with teams in lower grades.

Mr J. Davis: Like ourselves, other clubs are cutting down expense and they are not likely to entertain our proposal. It is war time and we must be prepared to make sacrifices and pay a little more for petrol. It was agreed to leave the matter to the delegates. B. Barrie, H. Mallett, A. H. Fulton and J. Spillane were elected new members.

Subscriptions were fixed at members 5/-, seniors 5/-, juniors 3/6, third grade 1/6, fourth grade 1/-. It was agreed to have opening day on Saturday, March 30.

Election of Officers The election of officers resulted as follows:—Patroness, Miss M. Beri; patron, Dr F. A. Scannell; president, Mr R. A. Lyall; vice-presidents, Messrs H. Boyle, J. M. A. Ritchie, A. R. Beck, J. King, J. South, F. Martin, J. Gaffaney, G. Austin, L. Gaffaney, W. S. Spillane, L. J. Grant, M. Coffey, W. J. Quirke, J. Leonard, H. Murphy A Hally, D. Small, C. W. Hislop S Clinch, G. Bradford, W. D. McCallum, M. Burke, A. H. Abernethy, G. Cain, J. S. Mcßride; delegates to S.C. Rugby Union, Messrs J. D. Hewitt and W. McCully; delegate to Domain Board, Mr R. A. Lyall; treasurer, Mr F. Martin; auditor, Mr F. A. Joynt; club captain, Mr A. Cameron; committee, Messrs J. Fisher, J. Davis, F. Dawson,’ H. Gilbert, L. Heap, J. M. A. G. Kain; senior coach, Mr J. M. A. Ritchie; junior coach, Mr J. Stewart; third grade, Mr L. Heap; fourth grade, Mr J. Moulton. SEND-OFF TO SOLDIERS Four members of the Maori Battalion who are on leave will be farewelled at the Maori Hall, Arowhenua, on Monday evening. The Mayor and Mayoress (Mr and Mrs A. W. Buzan), the medical officer (Dr F. A. Scannell) and Mrs Scannell, the president and secretary of the Returned Soldiers’ Association (Messrs A. R. Beck and G. C. Tully), and the teachers of the Arowhenua School (Misses H. and E. Bremner) have been asked to attend. Tn» function, which will be fully Maori in character, will be held under the auspices of the Maori Soldiers' Welfare Committee. These decisions were made at a meeting of the Runanga presided over by Mr T. H. Paiki. PERSONAL In response to an invitation by the Prime Minister for representatives of the Arowhenua Runanga to attend the

National Centennial celebrations at Akaroa on March 30, Messrs T. H. Paiki and T. Waaka have been selected.

AROWHENUA SCHOOL SWIMMING The annual swimming sports of the Arowhenua Native School were held at the Temuka Domain Baths under excellent conditions. Herbert Smith Trust Cups were won by Martha Manning and George Solomon. The results were as follows: Boys’ Events 25 Yards Freestyle: J. Benson 1, G. Solomon 2, H. Momo 3. 25 Yards Breaststroke: J. Reihana 1, G. Solomon 2, J. Benson 3. 25 Yards Backstroke: J. Reihana 1, Te Mana Reihana 2. Long Plunge: J. Reihana 1, G. Solomon 2, H. Momo and J. Benson (equal) 3. Diving: G. Solomon 1, E. Reihana 2, J. Benson 3. Distance Swimming: G. Solomon 1, J. Reihana 2, J. Benson 3. Girls’ Events 25 Yards Freestyle: Martha Manning 1, Kahu Leonard 2, Moana Leonard 3. 25 Yards Breaststroke: Kahu Leonard 1, Moana Leonard 2, Jose Solomon 3. 25 Yards Backstroke: Christine Russell 1, Martha Manning 2, Joy Olsen 3. Long Plunge: Kahu Leonard 1, Moana Leonard 2, Martha Manning 3. Diving: Kahu Leonard 1, Moana Leonard 2, Martha Manning 3. Distance Swimming: Martha Manning 1, Christine Russell 2, Moana Leonard 3. The following certificates were awarded: G. Solomon (1760 yards), J. Reihana (1550 yards); learners: Martha Manning, Christine Russell. Moana Leonard, J. Benson, H. Waaka, M. Reihana, Joy Olsen, Rachel Solomon, Kahu Leonard, Catherine Solomon, E. Reihana, Jose Solomon; beginners: Henry Momo, C. Waaka, H. Russell.

BAND CONTEST GOOD ENTRIES RECEIVED Five brass and three pipe bands have already entered for the contest in Temuka on Sunday, April 7. The chairman (Mr W. H. McMillan) mace this statement at a meeting of the executive comprising members of the Temuka Municipal and Pipe Bands. The entire proceeds would be given to the National Patriotic Mr W. H. Osborne will judge the music and Mr R. J. Edgar will judge the dress of the pipers and will ’act as marshall. Messrs E. H. Patchett and D. McCurry (Oamaru) will ju.’.ge the street march and the pipe majors’ display. The chairman said that only one medal had been allocated to the band winning the street march. He would donate another so that an award would be available for both the brass and pipe sections.

TWO ENLISTMENTS Two further enlistments have been received by the Temuka recruiting officer (Mr J. King), bu' their names are not available for publication. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE The annual meeting of the Arowhenua Maori Women’s Institute was presided over by Miss E. Greaves. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Mrs T. Beaton; vicepresidents, M'iss E. Greaves and Mrs O’Connor; committee, Mesdames Clinch, Woodley, Solomon, B. Leonard, Spencer, Waters, J. Leonard, Williams and J. Beeby. It was decided to send a parcel each month to the Red Cross Society. Competitions for the month resulted as follows: Specimen bloom: Mrs Downes 1, Miss A. Hopkinson 2, Mr' J. Clinch 3; chocolate cake: Mrs Downes 1, Mrs Woodley 2, Mrs Williams 3; sweets: Mrs Downes 1, Mrs J. Beeby 2, Miss Hopkinson 3. PERSONAL Misses May Gu Isell and Violet Thomas, Orari, will leave this week for Wellington. Misses C. Norton an' C. Mallett, who have been spending a holiday in Wellington and North Canterbury have returned home. RED CROSS CERTIFICATES Mr T. D. Burnett, M.P.. has been invited to present first-aid certificates to successful Temuka candidates. This will be done to-night in the Elite Theatre after the presentations to the soldiers who are leaving for overseas service. “TOVARIC * Warner Bros.’ attraction "Tovarich,” showing to-night at the Elite Theatre, is adapted from the successful stage

play of the same title. Claudette Colbert and Charles Boyer are irresistible as a couple of exiled Russian aristocratic refugees ar.d Basil Rathbone shares their triumphs as a Soviet emissary. The rest cf the characters are equally well played. The Grand Duchess Tatiana and aer husband, Prince Mikail, victims of the Russian Revolution, reside in the poor quarter of Paris. They are deeply in love, but although money- has been left in trust to Mikail by th? Tsar, he refuses ‘ j avail himself of the . esources which are in reserve for his country’s redemption. Eventually they find a home as butler and maid to Charles Dupont, wealthy banker and his family. Tatiana and Mikail, however, retain their dignity and their real Identity is ultimately disclosed when a dinner is given in hono r of Gorotc henko, a Soviet C nmistar.