FAIRLIE RUGBY SUB-UNION

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIX, Issue 21957, 8 May 1941, Page 3

FAIRLIE RUGBY SUB-UNION

DIFFICULT YEAR AHEAD Mr D. K. Clarke presided over a meeting of the Mackenzie Sub-Union, held on Tuesday. “The past season proved to be perhaps the most trying through which the Sub-Union has had to pass, it being our first under wartime conditions,” said Mr Clarke. “Many of our players are now engaged in tne struggle upon which depends the life ot our Empire. To them we extend our congratulations and a hope that they may soon be back in our midst sate and sound. Owing to the fact that there were numerous patriotic appeals throughout the year our gate receipts were below those of last year. We all realise that the patriotic appeals must be met if we are to prevail. During the year a successful seven-a-side tournament was run by the Union. This effort resulted, in the sum of £l5/1/6 being handed in to the patriotic funds. Mr Miller proved to be a great help in this effort. The representative team performed remarkably well in its games.” The secretary read the balance-sheet, which showed that, after commencing the year with a debit of 7/2, it ended with a debit of £ll/18/2. The following officers were elected: President, Mr D. K. Clarke; vice-presi-dent, Mr A. Young; patrons, Messrs D. C. Kidd, M.P., T. D. Burnett, M.P., T. B. Crampton, C. J. Talbot, D. Fraser, J. O’Connor, A. E. Kerr; emergency committee, Messrs G. Giddings, P. Keenan and A. Cameron; selectors, seniors, Mr G. Giddings; juniors, Mr W. McNarry; secretary. Mr J. A. Fraser; treasurer, Mr P. Keenan; permit committee, Messrs W. McNarry, N. McVey, T. B. Crampton. The Southern Club. Albury, advised that it would be unable to field a team this year. It was reported that the Aorangi Club would have one team of juniors and seniors combined, and Fairlie Club would have the same. Cave could field a junior team. The question of whether the SubUnion could be carried on was discussed. As well as a shortage of players, it was thought that the weekly parades of the Home Guard might interfere with regular games. It was suggested that it might be possible to arrange football through the Home Guard, the play to be part of the training. It was agreed that Messrs G. Giddings and D. K. Clarke wait on Mr D. Jeune, Commander of the Home Guard and discuss with him the possibility of arranging games amongst the various units of the Home Guard.

“IT’S A DATE’’

Heralded as Deanna Durbin’s most colourful motion picture, "It’s A Date,” will be screened at the De Luxe Theatre, Fairlie, to-night at 8 o’clock. One of the star’s finest supporting casts shares credit for her latest triumph. Kay Francis, as Deanna’s mother, a famous and glamorous actress, returns to high favour with an excellent performance and Walter Pidgeon, as romantic interest for both Deanna and Kay, has perhaps the most successful role of his career. The music, with Deanna singing four numbers, is again outstanding, and Includes the popular song "Love Is All,” Schubert’s “Ave Maria,” and “Loch Lomond.” An excellent supporting programme wlil also be screened.