ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1377, 1 March 1912, Page 2

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

RUGBY FOOTBALL. WKI.T.INIiTOX CLUB'S IJEL'OKT. The following is a nreeis of the annual report 01 the Wellinatlon Kootball Club, which is to be presented nt the club's annual nwciiiii; this i-viMiing:—l.a*! yt-Mi-the club's second fifteen won the Junior championship, alter a long and >trenuous j-vasiu. during which they played 11 Raines, wiunin" 12 and losing 2. The success of this team, who trained as-i(liiou>ly, and in this respect set an excellent example lo other members of the club, was largely duo to their *p|pndid condition, although the painstaking and able coaching of Mr. (.)*•»r Keniber was always in evidence. The place-kicking of their captain (31. (Sheridan) is also worthy of notice as 12 out of the 13!) points scored were the result of goals kicked by him. The other teams, although they did not win the respective championships, all had a very enjoyable season. Arrangements are being made to procure an up-to-date gymnasium for training purpose-s this year. In October last several coinniitteemeii leased— for a term of 12 months—an excellent clubhouse and grounds, near Pareinata, and much pleasure and benefit has been derived by members who have patronised same. The club's total membership is as follows:—100 active, 47 honorary, 2S life, and 11 retired.

The Chrisfchureli match ivni revived again last -Easter, when a team from Christchurch came to Wellington. The game- resulted in a draw, both side* scorins '■'• points ])nriiig their slay in Wellington, the visiting team were entertained by (he local bam. Through accidents and other causes (ho senior team did not do as well as was expected at the beginning of the season. Willi prospective members and the juniors of 11111 to draw upon, Iho senior fifteen should give a good account of itself (his year. As 'mentioned above, the csconif liftccn plaved U games, winning 12 and kiting 2. i'or some unaccountable, reason the third fifteen, notwithstanding the enthusiasm displayed by" Captain King, did not have- tjiiilo as.sncceesinl a season as usual, but should do well this year. The fourth fifteen, for a team composed of very young players, did reninrkably well. They, like the thirds, were fortunate in having an enthusiastic rnptuiu in H. Toner. The Ihanks of the club are due to Jlr. O-car Keniber for coaching the junior team, and also for donation; Mr. L' , . N. Aberc'roiubie for eoaclmi? the third fifteen, and to Mr. 'I'. S. Koiialdson -.(president), Dr Iznrd and Me-rs. Kache, l'irlli, Cialbrnith, ' Pownall, Webb . (viecpresideul). for donations and to Mr. Allan Hill and Mr. H. Toner for small trophies. The second annual smoke concert van held m the. Marino Institute Buildings in September: The Management Committee consider that it would be. in the best intwfcits of the club if ft team was entered in the fifth class competition, and would welcome any boys under the age of 17 who •would care to join the club. The Levin Shield coiniielilicm was held on Ncwtowif l'ark, prior to the commencement of the championship matches, and was well ciJiilrsled. Hoy Lambert, who scored 105 points, being declared the winner. ,T*. C'larku being second with 10 points. Mr. Hoy Lambed, as the best player in the senior fifteen, holds tho Pownall Cup for a year. Messrs. A. B. Wilson and G. F. Jl'KolInr, t-.vo members of the Management Committee, and of long association Willi the club, have left Wellington since the last annual meeting. Messrs.. loner and Lambert were appointed to fill their places on the committee. The commithe regret bavins to report the death of Mr Hush Pollen, Umler-Secretary of Internal Affairs, who was a life member 'el' the club. The congratulations- of the club are extended to TJoy Lambert on lnvin" gained his can as a Celling™ representative; als'i tii'H. Coder, M. Durie, V Mae.nab. I!. Miller. M. Sheridan, and G. H. Weir, who played in the junior representative leain.