RUGBY AFFAIRS

Wanganui Chronicle, 1 June 1949, Page 2

RUGBY AFFAIRS

Meeting Of Taihape Union Tentative dates for representative matches against Wanganui. Ruapehu, Rangitikei. Oroua, and a Whenuaroa Shield match were fixed at a meeting of the Taihape Rugby sub-Union on Monday evening. The president, Mr. R. Dean, occupied the chair. Also present were: Messrs. L. Mahoney, A. Young, E. A. Brown, W. Pine, J. Webb, L. Patrick, P. Cardno, R. H. Jones and the secretary, Mr. J. Kilgour. The chairman remarked that the broadcasting of the Taihape senior Rugby results had been heard at 7 p.m. on Saturday, thanks to the efforts of Mr. A. Young, to whom the union was indebted. Mr. Dean added that the manager of the Taihape team that visited Wanganui last Saturday (Mr. W. Thurston) had reported most favourably on the behaviour of the team, but regretted to report that one pair of the new stockings purchased by the union was missing. Mr. Thurston had suggested that the stockings be numbered. He described the team as “a fine lot of boys to take away.” Mr. Thurston’s report on the visit to Wanganui was adopted. The Rangitikei Rugby Union wrote regarding a conference to be held at Marton on Wednesday, June 1, to discuss the question of boundaries. The chairman pointed out that Mangaweka was chiefly concerned in the matter of boundaries but unfortunately Mr. Mahoney would not be available on Wednesday. The Wanganui, Taihape, Rangitikei, and Oroua unions had been invited to attend the conference.

Mr. Mahoney: Once there was an agreement between the sub-unions that the bound ary should bring certain players into the Taihape subunion. In fact, it was in black and white in a handbook printed in 1920, and this was borne out by Mr. C. H. Transom. Mr. Webb: We had several cases similar to these. I remember Shaw playing. Take the case of Bonnor, who resides in the Kawhat .au district. Yon couldn’t expect him to go to either Apiti or Kimbolton to play in the Oroua Union when he lives comparatively close to Mangaweka. I know two players at Mangaweka who refuse to play in the Oroua Union. They said they would not play at all unless they were in the Taihape Union. It was decided that Messrs. Oulsnam and Sherlock should represent the Taihape Union at the conference. It was hoped that should circumstances change Mr. Mahoney would attend. Mr. Mahoney: I will go if I can. We must get a copy of the 1920 rule book defining the boundaries. The Taihape Borough Council wrote reaffirming its decision that No. 2 ground would not be available for football after September 10. representative matches. Letter from the Wanganui, Ruapehu, Rangitikei, Oroua, and Wainu;-a-Rua sub-Unions regarding representative matches against Taihape were considered and the following tentative dates were fixed: — Seniors: v. Rangitikei at Taihape, on June 18; v. Ruapehu on July 16 at Ruapehu; v. Wanganui at Taihape on July 30; v. Oroua on August 20; Maori match for Whenuaroa Shield against Wainui-a-Rua at Taihape on July 2 Juniors: v. Ruapehu on July 16 at Ruapehu; v. Rangitikei on June 18; v. Oroua on August 20. NATIONAL PARTY BALL. A final reminder is given of the National Party Ball to be held in the Town Hall, Taihape, tonight (Wednesday) Mr. H. J. Holyoake, deputyleader of the National Party, and Mrs. Holyoake, will be present, together with th'* seven nominees for the Waimar.no electorate. W. Dempsey’s orchestra from Wanganui will provide the music, while Des George’s orchestra will play the extras. The home-made supper will include poultry', lamb, and fruit salad. Patrons can look forward to something out of the ordinary in the way of entertainment of this kind, and a large crowd is anticipated.

BASKETBALL GIRLS AND TEA STALL. The council also wrote asking for further information regarding the suggestion that cups of tea, and possibly light refreshments, should be provided at football fixtures. Mr. R. H. Jones suggested that the basketball girls should be approached and asked if they w’ere prepared to assist in the matter. They could make a charge for each cup of tea, he said. He moved a motion along these lines. The motion was seconded by Mr. Young and carried. The chairman remarked that the grandstand could not be used as a tea stall. Cr. Cardno remarked that the A. and P. Association had a shelter that could be erected under the trees and perhaps this could be used as a tea stall. The Taihape Railway Football Club wrote asking for the use of the union’s goal posts for railway Rugby matches. The request was granted. Regarding the Whenuaroa Shield, Mr. Pine said that Wainui-a-Rua was anxious to visit Taihape on a Saturday and challenge for the trophy. It was decided to invite them to play Huia at Taihape on July 2, senior club matches to be suspended that day. and played later in the season if necessary. Mr. Brown inquired if the union wished midget games to be played during the season, and pointed out that it might mean a delay in getting other matches under way. It was proposed that the midgets should play seven-a-side games. Mr. Jones thought that the midgets should be encouraged and moved that midget games be played every Saturday. The motion was carried unanimously. The suggestion of Mr. Brown that the primarv schools’ seven-a-side tourney should be played on the same day as the representative match against Rangitikei on June 18 was approved. He said that play would start at 10 a.m. UTIKU LADIES’ GOLF CLUB. The following is the draw lor a flag match to be played by the Utiku Ladies’ Golf Club: Mrs. Wind and Mrs. C. H. Transom, Mrs. J. H. Marshall and Mrs. G. M. Transom; Mrs. E. A. Brown and Mrs. Sullivan; Miss D. L. Belk and Mrs. E. C. Transom, Mrs. W. Thurston and Mrs. O’Connor, Mrs. J. C. Belk and Miss N. Gibbs, Miss G. Anderson and Mrs. Sherriff, Mrs. Tippett and Mrs. H. A. Belk, Mrs. F. Beuck and Mrs. J. B. Thomasen, Mrs. Henery and Mrs. S. E. Brown, Mrs. R. F. Kiely and Miss J. Mickleson, Mrs. Horton and Mrs. D. Wilkie. The best cards handed in for the May extra medal round were: Mrs. J. B. Thomasen 104-34—70; Mrs. F. Wind 106-30—76. Stableford competition: Mrs. W. Thurston 32 points, Miss D. Belk 29, Mrs. G. M. Transom 28, Mrs. J. B. Thomasen 28, Mrs. J. H. Marshall 27. Handicap reductions: Mrs. Thurston 23-21; Mrs. Tippett has regained a 35 handicap; and Mesdames F. C. Beuck, R. O’Connor, and S. E. Brown have gained a 36 handicap. TAIHAPE LADIES’ GOLF CLUB. The draw for the June medal round to be played on the Raukura links on Thursday and Saturday, June 2 and 4, 1949 is as follows: — • Thursday: Mrs. Quinn and Miss A. Spooner, Mrs. Mortland and Mrs. Kincaid; Mrs. Boles and Miss P. Olliver; Mrs. O’Callaghan and Mrs McKee; Miss N. Bradley and Miss Bowler; Mrs Sinclair and Mrs. Naylor; Mrs. Olliver and Mrs. Gordon; Mrs. Bond and Mrs. Spooner; Miss N. Spooner and Mrs. Somerville; Mrs Thorburr and Mrs. Hilton; Miss Nicholls an," scorer. Saturday: Mrs. McCalman and Miss Bradley; Mrs. Hamilton ana Mrs. Brophy; Mrs. Frew and Mrs. D. Collins; Mrs. McCullough and Miss Hay; Mrs. Saveny and Mrs Dawson: Mrs. F. Collins and Mrs. Durrant: Miss Boles and Miss Waring; Mis Siddle and scorer. Results of last week’s bogey competition: Mrs. Sinclair, all square, Miss A. Spooner 4 down, Mrs. McKee 5 down, Miss Oliver 5 down. Handicap reduction: Mrs. Sinclair to 30 Will players please try to play <■ near as possible to the order in which they are drawn and also write their handicaps in the place provided fono; their cards.