HOCKEY.

Waipa Post, Volume V, Issue 212, 13 May 1913, Page 3

HOCKEY.

A meeting of the Shamrock Hockey Club took place on Friday evening at the Cosmopolitan club room. Mr S. A.Empson was in the chair.

The following officers were elected:—Captain, Mr W. Douglas; vice-captain, Mr L. North; secretary, Mr F. Shepherd. It was decided to appoint three selectors to act in conjunction with the selector appointed by the association.

A meeting of the Waratah Hockey Club took place on Friday evening, there being a good attendance of members. Dr Reekie was voted to the chair. The following officers were appointed : —Captain, Mr W. Johns ; vice-captain, Mr C. Davis; secretary, Mr C. Edwards.

It was decided to appoint one selectors to the Waipa Association.

SHAMROCK V. WARATAH

, Following is the team chosen to represent Waratahs in the above match : —Reekie, Edwards, Parker, McGiven, Sutherland, T. Davis, C. Davis, Johns, Allright, Bonnar, Fowler. Emergencies: Moeller and Vile.

The following are the players selected to represent the Shamrocks at Bockett’s paddock tomorrow : Goal, F. Shepherd; backs, W. Douglas and F. North ; halves, M. Solomon, J. Duncan, and E. Jack ; forwards, L. North, T. Stewart, A. Robinson, Finch, and Knight.

PIRONGIA V. PATERANGI

(Own Correspondent)

The Paterangi hockey players journeyed to Pirongia on Saturday last under most discouraging conditions. Three ladies also ventured. Although a start was made late in the afternoon both clubs got together full sides, and a most strenuous game ensued, and at times excitement ran high. The unflagging- energy shown says much tor the spirit and enthusiasm of both teams. No individual member can claim more credit than another. Almost without cessation the rain fell in torrents, and every man was wet through long before half time. One hour and a quarter was played, the men merely changing ends at half time without a spell. The water straightened out their hair, made their clothes stick to their bodies, streamed down their faces and limbs, and out at their boots. If any two teams in the cup final fight out the game as this one was fought, and under similar conditions, losers as well as winners will deserve gold medals. Everything was done to provide necessary comfort for visitors. Altogether some thirty spectators were present. A good awning was provided under the big pines on the ground, and as the fire roared under the boiler many a longing eye was cast that way, and we envied our friends and visitors snugly in shelter. However, the game came to an end, showing Pirongia to .be the victors with 5 goals to Paterangi’s 4, and I believe they won on their merits, as no team fought harder, and they were beaten time and again by the swift Paterangi forwards. At half time Paterangi led by 3 goals to I, so that whether it was condition which accounted for the final scores I cannot say, but I can hardly concede that point. Pirongia was out to win or “ bust.” Fortunately we won. The only things that did “ bust” were the boiler of tea and stock of provisions, and the same spirit of determination was carried on to the complete annihilation of everything except the table and crockery. As the day closed everyone seemed thoroughly satisfied, but we were loth to leave the big fire and steaming cups. The goals for Pirongia were scored by B. Sim (i), N.Fear (1), and G. S. Chalmers (3). The game has already engendered a more vigorous and buoyant spirit amongst the players and supporters in the district. There is now a membership of eighteen players. A meeting was held in the library on Saturday night when twelve members were present. The honorary secretary submitted a financial statement showing, after meeting several accounts to hand and allowing for others, a good credit balance to carry on with. Everything promises well for a successful season. We are waiting to hear from the Association respecting the official draw for the cup matches. The following members will practise on the club’s green on Wednesday : —G. Finn, B. Sim, N. Fear, W. Sim, J. ScottChalmers, J. Given, H. WingateMullis, W. Godfrey, C. Given, Owen, P. H. Smith, L. H. Peat, Prendergast, T. Jones, C. Moon, C. Parker, Whitall, Wilkinson. On Wednesday night the team will be selected to play for the cup.

Matches—The Pirongia team journeyed to Paterangi on Saturday, May 3rd. Pirongia got drenched before they got there, it was so cold and wet and blowing so hard, that play was out of the question. The Paterangi ladies deserve all praise for braving the elements and so successfully preparing tea. A NEW BRANCH. A meeting of settlers was convened last week by the Pukemahou Settlers’ Association, the aim

of the meeting, which was held in the Mangaoronga schoolhouse, being to discuss the formation of a branch of the Farmers’ Union to replace the Pukemahou and Rangiatea Settlers’ Associations. The meeting was due largely to the efforts of Mr W. Hudson, secretary of the Kio Kio branch.

In addressing the meeting Mr Hudson pointed out the immense advantages to be gained by farmers as a whole in supporting such a body as the Union. Individual effort and individual influence could do but little towards obtaining the many conveniences so necessary to settlers. But a well - organised, well - supported body like the Farmers’ Union could exert great influence. The Mangaoronga district needed many things such as roads and postal facilities, but its chances of obtaining any of these were remote unless the settlers obtain the support of an organised body.

After some discussion it was decided to form a branch of the Union. The election of officers resulted as follows : —Chairman, Mr Seccombe; secretary and treasurer, Mr W. H. Swain son. Thirteen members were elected at the meeting, but it is expected that the membership will be increased to at least twenty almost at once. The Wharepuhanga settlers will, in all probability, join the branch, so that when the rest of the Rangitoto block is opened up, as it is to be shortly, the new branch should have a very strong membership. The new branch is to be known as the Mangaoronga branch and, judging by its verv successful start and the enthusiasm displayed by its members, it should have a long and useful career. Perhaps the first work before the branch is to have a road opened between Kio Kio and its district. This road would give the back country settlers ready access to the railway, and would, of course, bring about an increase of traffic to the Kio Kio station. Such an increase should be sufficient to warrant the erection of a goods shed.