FOOTBALL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1080, 20 March 1911, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

THE OLD BOYS' CLUB. The following embodies the main positions of the Iliirteenth annual report of the Wellington College Old Beys' football Club, to be presented at the meeting this evening.— Tho total number oji the roll is:—Two life members, 73 active, and Mi honorary. The balance-sheet shows a credit balance of .£7 Is. .3d. An effort should he made to strengthen, the financial position during the coming season's work. Your committee desires to thank Mr. AY. !-• Bethune for a donation, and abo Mr. Avery for tho use of his office for committee meetings. The l club was represented in the senior, junior, and fourthclass competitions. The seniors played 12 matches, won 7, lost 5. The juniors played 10 matches, won 3. lost ft, and drew 2. The fourth played II matches, won 8, lost 2, and drew J. The improved form of the seniors was highly pleasing to the club's supporters. Most of the team are young players, and villi the confidence gained last season by victories over some of the strongest teams, an even better record is looked for. The juniors' record is a disappointing one, and better results are hoped for this coming season. The fourth-class team played really fine football. Their record would have been a. better one had systematic training been indulged in. The tournament was licld in Nelson, and was a success in every way. Congratulations are extended to the Kelson Old Boys in winning the shield. Our team, though not successful, did their very best. This Easter teams from Nelson, and possibly AA r anganui Old Boys will visit us, a' d members are asked to give every i .istance to the incoming committee to make the tournament a success. . In the seven-a-side tournament our representatives were defeated in the semi-final. The fourth-class team played the. High School Old Boys' third fifteen at Palmcrston North, scoring 3 points to their opponents' G. In the Swifts swimming carnival teams race a team representing the club was too severely handicapped to gain success. Your committee recommends the incoming committee to secure a gymnasium for the coming season. Arrangements should also bo made whereby members can indulge in out-of-door training. H. E. Avery, captain of the first fifteen, represented Wellington, North Island, and New Zealand. On bis leaving school Avery played for our lowest grade team, and bis success—thoroughly deservedmust be very gratifying to all. 11. H. Dawson and T. 11. Grace represented AA 7 ellington and North Island,' and AA. C-. Alexander. AYellinnton. L. AA. Gilbert made one of the "B" team in the Blenheim visit. Since our last meeting your committee regrets to record the loss bj removal of the following members:—l\. Allen, L. C. Hawke, R. Hannah, 11. A. B. Tnglis. L. A. Marehant. A. A. Morris, A. R. M'Lean, and A. Jl'Coll.