FOOTBALL.

Hokitika Guardian, 12 May 1920, Page 1

FOOTBALL.

HOKITIKA SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB. " A largely attended meeting of Football Enthusiasts took place at Mclntosh’s rooms last night, the object being to arrange for the “Kick off” of -the Rugby Season, 1920. Mr D. Dee, was voted to tho chair, a position .he tilled creditably, as Mr Dee is fortunately a sincere enthusiast in the promotion of the manly game. A discussion took place with the object of securing tho amalgamation of all tho senior teams in and around Hokitika, and a deputation from the Rimu players (Pirates) was present for the ocsation. Mr V. Bonar was present and creditably renresented the Kokatahi Club. As a result, it was unanimously decided to form one senior team representing the whole Hokitika District. The election of officers etc., was then dealt with, and resulted as follows: Name of Club: Hokitika Football Slub. Colours:—Red and Black.

Patrons:—H. 1,. Michel Esq., M.L. C., ,1. J. Mclntosh, Esq., and E. Wells Esq: . Vice Presidents:—Messrs S. J. Preston, It. P. Stewart, A. W. Yarrall, J. Jarman, W. E. Williams, M. Houston, W. Jeffries, B. Dowell, J. J. Breeze, P. Stevens, W. Stewart, A. Wilmot, J'. Fowler, M. Keenan, V. Bonar, ,T. Perlmm, W. A. Berry, E. C. Toohey, D. Hunter and J. Johnston. Power was reserved to add.

Secretary and Treasurer: F. W. Rudkin. General Committee: On the motion of Mr IT- Harker, seconded by Mr VBonar, the number of the Committee was limited to eight, and the following wore elected: Messrs J. Nancekivell, J. O’Connor, 11. Wells, W. Wilson, B. Dowell, L. Hills, V. Bonar and It. Chcrrie. Delegate to West Coast Rugby Un ion:—B. Dowell. Fees:—Affiliation Fee for Junior Clubs LI Is.; Membership of Senior Club 5/-. Moved by Mr B. Dowell seconded by Mr V. Bonar.

Selection Committee:—Mr B. Dowell proposed, and Mr ,T. Nancekivell seconded that the number be restricted to three. Mr FI. Harker moved, and Mr E. Hecnan seconded an amendment that the number.on the committee be four. The original motion (three) was carried bv 14 votes to 7. The following gentlemen were nominated for membership : —Messrs M. Keenan, B. Dowell, 11. Wells, M. Wallace, L. Hills, W. Wilson, J. Nancekivell, and E. Irving. It was then proposed by Mr A. Cutbusb and seconded by Mr <K. Ilcenan that nominations should be closed. The three vacancies were then ballotted for. Mr U. Dowell and Mr J. Corson, being appointed scrutineers. The result of the draw was as follows: —B. Dowell, L. Hills and M. Keenan. The mooting then deputed to Messrs H. Wells, J. Nancekivell, and V. Bonar to assist Mr B. Dowell to draw up a team for the approval of the Selection Committee to represent the Hokitika Senior Club on Saturday next.

OTHER BUSINESS. On the request of Mr Bonar, ‘t was decided to allow Kokatabi to use black jerseys with white cuffs. Applications were then called for the nomination of members to the club other than those present. Tfie Secretary received a number of names to be added. For the coming season, the following referees were elected—Messrs W. Wilson, V. Bonar, L. Hills, H. Harker, A. Conning, M. Keenan, M. Houston, AY. O’Brien, and power was reserved to add. Fixtures—Junior Competition for “Fowler” Cup.—Saturdy 15th. May, Excelsiors v. Kiwis (Cass Square) 1.45 p.m. Mr Conning was appointed referee for Junior match. Saturday 22nd May—Kiwis v. Ross at Ross. Excelsior v. Kokathi at Kokatabi. This concluded the business and the meeting ended.

THE COMING SEASON. The outlook for the coming Rugby season in Hokitika and surrounding districts is particularly bright. In combining all the local senior teams vo procure a. really first class representative combination, a- step has been taken that ia at on'ce 'calculated to place the best possible team against outside teams and that will allow the junior competition for the Fowler Gup to be fought out with first class players representing each club. Country districts, in order to provide players for a senior and junior team each, have, in the past been compelled to put unbalanced and impoverished combinations in the field. But this year, the idea has been adopted, of placing one really first class senior team to represent the Southern Division, while the residue of players will he able to take part with their respective teams, in the junior competition which should, on that account 1 e of special and lively interest. This step has been taken “for the sake of- the game,” and the sporting public, who are always ready to appreciate true sport ,will find that the coming Rugby season in Hokitika District will bo fraught with exciting and interesting play. The “kick off” will take place on Cass Square on Saturday next when Kiwis and Excelsiors will do battle for the laurels of supremacy at 1.45 p.m., and the senior match Hokitika v. Marists (Grey) at 3.15 p.m. sharp. Mr Conning will referee the junior match.

WEST COAST RUGBY UNION. The weekly committee mooting of the Union was held last night at Grey- , mouth. With reference to a player who was charged with tripping in a recent match,

it was resolved that he be severely reprimanded, and that if he was again brought before the Union for a breach of the rules, that drastic action bo taken. The Union also xepressed the wish that other players take this nr, a caution. Arising out of the classification of Reilly, it was resolved that when • o was qualified to play for Hokitika, t.-.e Union would consent to his transfer. It was resolved that as Mr A. ’uawn is the Rugby Union’s representative of the Southern Division, all correspondonce from the southern clubs be directed through him. In reference to the United Club’s protest against Mundy (Marist) it was resolved that this player is eligible, as lie had not played for any other Club, ami is a prospective permanent resident. It was resolved that the Victoria Park authorities be requested to pad the lower portion of the goal posts It was resolved that the jerseys cf the Union be lent to the Marist team for heir match at Hokitika. Hie match, West Coast v. Inangahua was fixed t ostart at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday. Mr L. Hills was appointed referee. It was resolved that all fixtures with the Pirates Club bo cancelled.. It was resolved that the Senior and all other competitions be three rounds. Saturday, May 15.—Seniors: Hokitika v. Marists, at Hokitika. Referee: L. Hills. Saturday, May 22.—Seniors : United v. Hokitika, at Hokitika. Marist v. Stars, at Grey mouth.