PATEA

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 151, 29 June 1931, Page 3

PATEA

RUGBY FOOTBALL. ' As a result of the first games in the second round of the South Taranaki championships, Okaiawa is leading by a good margin. Patea is well down the list, but not so far down that a good recovery is likely m future games. Following is the table of championship

Local games resulted as follows: Seniors 0 v. Hawera 0. Thirds 14 v. Athletic 0. Seniors v. Hawera. After a hard struggle, the game between the Hawera and Patea seniors last Saturday ended in a draw. Early in the game the two packs settled down to a struggle, the condition of the bah and the ground making good play on the part of the backs almost impossible.

Patea kicked oil with the wind in their faces, Hawera forwards dashed down field, and from a penalty Maledin failed to goal. Play was up and down field, and of a ragged nature. Bishop also had an unsuccessful attempt at goal from a penalty on Patea’s play. The end of the first half found Hawera still attacking. On the change over, Patea attacked strongly with the wind behind them. They looked like scoring but Hawera’s defence proved too strong. Patea were penalised, and Hawera found touch at the twenty-five. From an infringement Petersen had an unsuccessful shot. Play then went upfield, and Patea hud a busy time defending. For the remainder of the spell, play alternated.

The game was without much incident. The Hawera forwards packed together rather better than Patea, the latter, however, managing to hold them out. Of the Hawera forwards, Barny Murphy played an excellent game, his form being of outstanding merit, proving a nuisance to the Patea forwards. Hammond, the Hawera full-back, played a sound game, also Bishop, their half. Of the Patea backs, McDowell and P. Bourke were the best, their steady play being a source of strength to the home team. The local forwards proved an even lot. Mr A. Spratt was an efficient referee. Thirds v. Athletic. This local team is still unbeaten, upon which it is to be congratulated. Patea kicked off, and went downfield. After a few minutes’ play, the forwards broke through for Anderson to score under the bar. L. Hunt made no mistake with the kick. Play -went up and down field, and from a penalty, L. Hunt struck the upright, the ball coining back into play. From a scramble, Hurley broke through and scored wide out. Once more the kick by L. Hunt struck the crossbar. Rain spoilt back play, so that the game relied on the forward packs. Of these,

Patea were the heavier, and thus dominated the game. Hurley broke away and scored a nice try, but the kick failed. From the change-over. Athletic kicked off, and pressed hard. Patea found relief with a force. Athletic forwards were now playing a steady game, and following up hard, in one instance, had Patea in trouble. From an easy penalty in front of the goal. Athletic failed to add points. Patea rallied and G. Oakley going over to score, the game ended with the score— Patea .14 v. Athletic 0. Mr O. Murphy refereed the game. GUIDES.AND BROWNIES. Four years as an association was ccle brated by the local Guides and Brownies last Friday night, the anniversary of their formation. There was a good muster in the Forrester’s Hall, where the association committee had everything arranged for a happy evening. The evening commenced with a tea party, the Mayoress (Mrs Ramsbottom) and Miss Ramsbottom being present. The large beautifully iced birthday cake, presented by the Mayoress, was decorated with four candles. From the Brownies’ cake, thirty kewpies were distributed to the tiny tots. After everyone had done justice to the wonderful tea, catered for by the committee, a concert programme was given by both Guides and Brownies. Songs and recitations were rendered by the Brownies, while the Guides staged six diologues. These showed great credit to both participants and manager, Airs C. H. Carey, who had arranged these, together with the dresses. An item which called for special praise was a duologue titled “Tiptoe Thro’ the Tulips.”

Service stars were presented by the Mayoress to fifteen Guides and Brownies. Guido Lydia Bond was specially honoured on account of excellence in general work.

Presentation of badges and enrolment of tenderfoot was postponed until the Divisional Commissioner (Mrs Houston) could bo present. Apologies for non-attendance were received from the Commissioner (Mrs Houston) who was unable to attend on account of ill-health, as was also the Patea Captain, Mrs Prescott. Among those present were Captain Alice Gibbs. Lieutenants Barnard and Robins, and four Guides of the Altar Company. Lieutenant Shield acted as captain, with Lieutenant R. Findlay assisting. PERSONAL. Messrs A. 11. Hodge. A. T. Christensen arid W. F. bheild have returned from Wellington where they were on Hospital ami Harbour Boards’ business. Air Tyrell Smith, who has been visiting his aunt, Mrs W. T. Simmons, has ieturned to Wellington.

points to date:Points Ch. P W. D. L. F. A. Pt. Okui aw a / — 1 115 42 .14 Opunake . 8 5 1 J 39 24 11 IlaAveij . 8 4 1 . > 67 38 9 A tli’el ic 4 1 i 2 ao 9 Kapuiiga . 8 4 — 4 60 49 8 Patea ' . . . 8 3 1 4 53 48 7 Eltham . .. 8 2 — 6 55 120 4 Waimate . 8 1 — 7 36 132 2