Waipawa Rugby Sub-Union.

Waipawa Mail, Volume XXVIII, Issue 5245, 11 April 1908, Page 4

Waipawa Rugby SubUnion.

A meeting of the Waipawa Kugby Sub-Union was held on Thursday evening, with Mr C. M. Whittington in the chair. Delegates from Wuipukurau, Onga Onga, and Waipawa Clubs were present. Mr Chambers (Waipukurau Club) said bo desired, if possible, to ro-open the business done in connection with the balance shoot and report, as he considered further discussion on the finances of the Union was necessary. He continued his remarks, and was told by the chairman that the matters reforrod to could not bo re-opened or dealt with again at ibis stage. It was not a proper way to introduce what was really new business.

Mr Chambers said bo would like the proceedings to bo begun de novo Finance was a very important inuttoi and as only two clubs wero represented at the annual mooting, al should have an opportunity of discus sing the hulunco sheet.

After considerable discussion, during which Mr Chambers referred tc the disqualification of (lie Wuipuku rau Club, bo asked for a definite ruling as to discussion on the balance sheet.

The chairman again ruled that as the balance-sheet bad been adopted he could not allow (he matter to be re opened. He was sorry to boo that some of the delegates appeared to question bis impartiality in the matter, but lie thought bis ruling was correct. Under tho circumstances he would leave the chair. He was of opinion that tho time of tho meeting was being needlessly wusted.

The mooting, after considering the position, votod Mr Ciiumbora to the vacant chair, the honour having been declined by Waipawa delegates. Mr Cliambers Htated be bad decided to accept Mr Whittington's ruling and did not intend to refer to tho matter again. L'OItIIKMI’ONDKNCK. From K. Abbott, asking that bis disqualification be cancelled. —Declined. From Hawke's Day Rugby Union, stating that a meeting would be held on Bth April, -Deceived. (JKNKItAL. Mr Green moved that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded in the minutes for the service Mr Lomas hud rendered to the Sub-Union for years past.— Carried unanimously. Mr Chambers moved, that 50 per cent of gate money received at matches be handed to the Sub-Union. —Lost. M r Chambers afterwards stilted that bis club was opposed to the motion, and would not have had a gate, if tho motion had been adopted. The names of tho teams entering for tho various competitions must, be in the secretary’s hand not later than DOtli April. The following delegates to the Hawke’s Day Kugby Union were uppointed :—Mossrs Chambers, Wol stenholmo, and Collett. Mr Fisher gave notice to move at the next meeting, That rule 11 ho altered, and provide that the entrance fees of the clubs to the Sub-Union be increased by one third. He also gave notice to move, That tlio Sub-Union’s secretary be paid a salary.

The following officials were elected : —President: MrU. Hunter; vice-pre-sidents : Messrs Hull, Lomas, Uoacli, Smart, Harding, Staunton, Merton, nnd Dr A. Todd. Treasurer and secretary, Mr D. O’Reilly.