OTOROHANGA.

Waipa Post, Volume I, Issue 8, 12 May 1911, Page 3

OTOROHANGA.

(Own Correspondent.)

The Otorohanga Football Club played their opening match on Saturday, teams being chosen from i>Kfyers living on the east and" of the railway. It was a very interesting game, the players being evenly matched. The east team won the game by 8 points to 4- Mr Furtur was referee during the first spell, and Mr Burke during the second half. The annual dinner was held in Mr Hunter's dining-room in the evening, and a large number sat down to a hearty meal. Mr Jno. Ormsby, a life member of the club, was called upon for a speech, and in the course of his remarks said he was pleased that they had had such a good match for the opening of the season. In days gone by the West had given the lead to the East in most matters, particularly in matters of civilisation, but that day in Otorohanga the East'had beaten the West. He congratulated the East players on their win, but unfortunately he lived in the West; still, he'remembered the saying that he who flies to-day lives to fight another day. He drew attention to the p -etty banner which was displayed in the dining-room, and wished players to note that the name Otorohanga was beside the year 1910, arid that there was a space beside the year 1911, where he also hoped to see Otorohanga. There was also the cup, which Otorohanga won last year, and as the conditions were that it was to be won two years in succession or three years at intervals he wished Otorohanga to make a good effort to win it again this year. Judging by the applause, it was' evident that the players intended to do their best. Mr Worthington, secretary, said he had been present as the Otorohanga representative at the Union meeting, when a lot of business was done. It had been decided to form a Referees' Association, which would have the nominating of referees for each match. It was very probable that a South; Auckland team would visit them to play a match against their Union. Next Saturday Otorohanga and Manga peehi would be playing a special match at Te Kuiti. the broce.eds to go to the Te Kuiti DonVairi. The teams would be choseii'in a few days, and he would like any player that might be chosen . and was unable to get away to let him know at once. There was a very important matter he would like them to take special note of,, and that was a proposal by the Union that caps be given to each member of the representative team. In the past caps had been given to members of the winning club team ; and good players—perhaps even better players irr some instances—who had not had the good luck to belong to a strong club, but had played in the big matches, , had nothing to show that they had played in the reps. He thought the proposal was a splendid one, and was particularly good for weaker clubs, as it was an inducement for a real good player and probable rep. to play his best for his club, as when picked he would receive the same recognition as if he had been playing for the winners of the club fixtures. Mr Worthington then announced the result of the draw for club fixtures. In the evening a very enjoyable ball was given by the footballers. There was just nice dancing room, and the hall looked well. Music was supplied by Mrs Holden, with Mrs Whyte and Mr Jackson for the extras. Mr Worthingron and Mr Cumpstone as M.C.'s had everything in smooth working order" All did justice to an excellent supper and special thanks is due to Mrs Worthington for the part she took to make the function the enjoyable one that it was.

Mr Plummer, school inspector, was here to inspect a site for a propossd new school for the Auckland . Board of Education. It is suggested to erect the school near the junction of the Te Rau Mauku and Hauturu roads, as there it will tap a number of newly takoip up farms as well as some of the older settled ones.