PATEA

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 139, 15 June 1931, Page 3

PATEA

FOOTBALL Senior Match Hard tussles were tho order of the day last Saturday in Patea’s matches against Kaponga, Uawera ano High School respectively. Grounds were soft, making hard going. It was a disappointment lo Patea fans when tho senior match result was announced: Kaponga 10, Patea 8. Patea kicked off with the wind ami sun behind. Right from the outset the game proved a tussle between the forwards. Both sides had solid packs. After play hud been in progress for twenty miuut.es, P. Bourke broke away with the ball and scored nicely. Petersen converted from near the sideline with a splendid kick. Play went up and down the field at a very fast puce but neither side was successful in scoring further before half-time. Changing over, both teams were obviously striving hard to gain further points. A pretty baA'k movement resulted in McDowell getting the ball and out-pacing two of the Kaponga backs. His try was unconverted. Hard play followed and from a penalty kick for offside play Kaponga registered their first score. In following play, up and down the field, the ball came out to Kaponga centre three-quarter, who was in a handy position to pot a goal, which he did with a beautiful kick, making the scores: Patea 8; Kaponga 7. With only a few minutes to go, pace was turned on and a furious tussle ended until call of time. Just before the Kaponga backs set the ball in motion for their wing three quarter to score in the corner. Tho kick failed and the game ended with the .scores: Patea 8; Kaponga 10. Mr G. Hurley refereed The game throughout was at a terrific pace, and proved a most spectacular match. It was just hard luck that Patea were beaten just at the, call of time. Forwards were playing a splendid game, supplemented by strong support from llio backs. But Kaponga were also playing strongly, and all credit is due to them for winning In such grand style. Tho Junier Game In the match, Patea juniors versus Haweru juniors, the local team had the advantage in the strength of the backs. The game wa3 very willing, and the pace at times p/>ved very hoi. Lack of opportunity was Patea’s cause for losing, the teams being very evenly matched. Uawera had adxaniage in the strength of forwards, but Patea’s back line more than inado up for this. Cambio opened tho score for Hawcra, and was later followed by J. Taylor scoring for Patea. Both tries were unconverted. In the second half, Uawera had the advantage of the wind. A brilliant passing rush resulted in Lindrum scoring for Haweru between the posts, his own kick adding the extra points. The game ended with scores: Patea 3; Hawcra 8. Thirds A fast open game was that put up by tne match between Patea thuds and High School. Both teams were throwing the ball about in great style. The ball, coming out of the scrum to T. Hurley, he broke away, and went over to score with two uawera men on top ot him. Tho kick tailed. Palea backs again set the ball in motion, and coming out to the wing-three-quarter; J. Kirk finished off the movement with a splendid try. fine kick failed. There was no further score in the first half. On changing over, iligli School made several bids lo secure further points, but were just checked by the biues’ solid defence. From a scrum near halt-way, the ball went through the chain of Higa School backs to their wing three-quarter, who scored a nice try, which was converted. Play was very fast right up to the call oi time, both sides striving hard tor further points, but defences for both sides proved too strong and the gams ended with scores: Patea 6; High School 5. Mr C. Sheahan refereed. COURSING The following results of the finals at the Waitara Coursing Club’s meeting may prove of interest to many:— Mockctt Cup. —Semi-final: Mr W. Watts’ Hurly Burly beat Air F. G. Healey’s King of Spades. Air T. G. Fowler’s Black Bebe lost to Messrs Kettle and Ward’s Straight Wire. Final: Hurly Burly beat Straight Wire.

Open Stakes. —Second round: J. A. McKenna’s Barnaby Rudge boa’ L. C. Bu’ekenham’s The Crow; T. G. Fowler’s Yellow Bird beat W. D. Foreman’s Rory Mor; Messrs E. Hurley and Willis’ Limelight beat V. Pennington’s Just Bill. Third round: Barnaby Rudge beat Limelight; _ Yellow Bird a bye. Final; Yellow Bird beat Barnaby Rudge. VALEDICTORY Prior to their departure from Kaka ramea to reside temporarily in Hawcra, Air and Airs F. S. Tarrant, two well-known South Taranaki identities, w r ere entertained last Friday by a largo gathering of settlers at a farewell function at the Kakaramea Hall. Visitors were present from all parts of the district and all paid a warm tribute to the sterling qualities of the. guests of honour. Pleasant social inter course and musical and elocutionary items passed the afternoon away. Air R. J. Watt. Addressing Air and Afrs Tarrant, the chairman said that he had mingled feelings of regret and pleasure when introducing the most important event of the programme. Some people were born to honour, others acquired honour, and other had honour thrust upon them. He felt, that he was in tho latter category, and that he was not qualified to extol the good qualities of tneir departing friends. Afr and Mrs Tarrant had resided in the district for upward of fifteen years and during that, time had become endeared to the hemts of all the settlers. Both had taken an active interest in he social activity of the community, and it would be difficult to find leaders equally as capable to take their plaices. The chairman then went on to name the different committees on which Afr Tarrant had acted. Among these were the Kakaramea Dairy Factory, School Uoinmittee, Kakaramea and District Sports and Agricultural Association Kakaramea Public Hall, and tho Patea and District Public Schools’ Amateur Athletic Association, and many other local and district organisations upon which Air Tarrant had acted. In conclusion, the chairman expressed the regret of the settlers of the district in the loss of two o|’ k ’" 3 faithful

friends. “Air Tarrant has served the district well with the loyal co-operation of a loyal ami devoted wife.” To the guests of honour, Air Watt stated. “The settlers have asked me to convey to you an expression of their love and esteem, and I do so now, with a more practical token, and ask you to accept this cheque with our best wishes for many long years of continued happiness and prosperity.” Air Tarrant received the presentation amidst applause. Several other speakers then came forward, all with glowing remarks of Mr and Mrs Tarrant’s work among the settlers of the district. Air A. Pearce, chairman of the Kakaramea Co-opera-tive Dairy Company, stated that it was due to Air Tarrant’s insistence that, after the fire which destroyed the old factory all the newest and best plant and machinery were installed. The speaker was very sorry to loost, tho advice and co-operation of Air Tarrant. Alessrs Hall and J. Dwyer also added their regret at the loss of Afr Tarrant from the directors of the company. Air F. Ramsbottom, Mayor of Patea, also added his testimony to the former remarks. He stated that “we know Air Tarrant has helped many others to the detriment of his own interest.” In church work both Afr and Airs Tarrant had proved a tower of strength. Afr Tarrant’s neighbour, Air K. O. Carmichael also spoke. Afr P. W. Tong, as a co-member of the School Committee for the past fifteen years, Air E F. Hemingway, who spoke of a friend ship of some thirty-five years, Mi P. S. Richardson, who represented the settlers of Afokoia and district, and many others, all of whom passed tributes to tho Stirling qualities of Afr and ACts Tarrant. Afr G. 11. Buckridge spoke of tho time when Mr Tarrant and himself had lined up as new boys at thou first college on February 2, 1883, since when a warm and lasting friendship had continued.

Air Tarrant responded, expressing both Mrs Tarrant’s and his deep regret at leaving the district. Anything ho had done to further the interests of the district he had regarded as a duty, which no man should put aside. But at the same time he had done every thing with a willing and happy heart. He was thankful that there had been others in the district always willing to co-operate, so that in the end the task had been no difficult one. The singing of “For They are Jolly Good Follows” and cheers, followed by afternoon tea, brought the afternoon to a close. Tho following items were contribut ed: Pianoforte solo, Miss G. Hall; musical monologue, “A Visit to the Dentist” and “The Safety Pin,” Aliss A. Hall with Miss G. Hall as accompanist*'; songs, “Father O’Flynn” and “Off to Philadelphia,” Afr G. H. Buckridge (Hawera) with Alias Hall as aceompaniste; and recitations, “Take it like a Alan” and encore. Afr William WattThe younger children attending tho Kakaramea School combined, under the supervision of their teachers, Miss Leversedge and Afiss Dale, in tho nursery rhyme. “Sing a Song of Six pence” and also gave an encore item. All the artists were received with enthusiasm ami at the conclusion of the programme a vote of thanks to all who assisted was carried by acclamation.