FOOTBALL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 20056, 20 September 1920, Page 8

FOOTBALL.

RUGBY UNION'S SMOKE CONCERT. , PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES. Tho Canterbury Rugby Union's smoke concert was held on Saturday evening, when trophies were presented to the winning teams, there was an attendance of over two huna™llt n n thlrty , offi - clals - P la >’ ers and friends. AmoLg the apologies for absence was one from Bishop Brodie, who offered the exeoutive Ins beet wishes for the success of the Kugby game. ?• Kestoven (Rugby Union' Esecu. tivo), m proposing the toast of the winning teams, said that during the season Rugby had made wonderful strides. The success of the Mtarist Brothers’ senior team had been we!l earned and the club had established a line record. Lyttelton had played really well in the junior competition. The Boys’ High hchool had secured the third grade championship, and everyone in Christchurch hoped they would win the Moaacar Cup. It was hoped that Eugby would be played next year under amended rules, which would tend to make the game brighter and more sparkling mere were hearty rounds of cheers when the senior shield was handed to Mr D. M'Cornnck, and the junior flag to Mr F. Moir. The presentation of the third grade trophy was postponed till next week. Mi S. 1 1 . 'Wilson, president of the union, sale, mat Merist Brothers had won through hard work, not because they were vastly superior to other teams. Spearing candidly, he hoped that there would be a change next year, because it was best for the shield to go round. b The toast of “ Rugby Football ” was proposed by Mr Q. H, Mason in a happy speech. In responding. Mr Wilson said that proposed alterations of tho rules would be considered shortly. Other toasts honoured included:—“ Kindred Sports,” proposed by Mr A. E. M’Phail and_ responded to by Messrs English (Association football), A. L. Chappell (amateur athletics), S. G. Holland (hockey) and R. B. Ward (cricket); "The Keferees,'’ proposed by Mr E. Hasell and responded to by Mr B. Watson, of Dunedin, and Mr G. Gray; “Tho Old-timers,” proposed by Mr S. F. Wilson and responded to by Messrs J. R. Evans, G. Scott and (1. H. Mason; "Losing Teams,” proposed by Mr C. S', M'Cnlly and responded to by Mr J. Jackson (’Varsity). SCHOOL MATCH AT KAIAPOI. A Rugby match was played at Kaiapoi on Saturday afternoon between- teams from tho Kaiapoi School and Lyttelton West School. Tho result was a draw, each side scoring o points. THE ASSOCIATION GAME. SOUTH ISLAND TEAM. The team to represent the South Island against the North Island on Saturday, at English Park, is as follows; Goal G. Swift (Canterbury); right back, W. Mitchell (Canteibury); left back, V. Dickel (Otago); half-backs, J. Lee (Canterbury) J. Drydea (Otago) and L. Johnson (Otago); forwards, J, Dunn (Otago), A. Bissett (Canterbury)] E. Norman (Canterbury), J. Baity (Otago) R. Woods (Canterbury), Emergencies, J.’ Flood (Canterbury) T. Ruddy man (Otago)’ T. Balk (Otago). ■'