FOOTBALL.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 June 1924, Page 1

FOOTBALL.

SATURDAY'S GAMES. There are no senior gamoss set down lor decision to-morrow afternoon. The Sub-Union holds a Conference in tho evening with senior Club Officials to decide on future action. The Junior game for Cass Square tit 3 p.in. is the Excelsior v. Kiwi match which should prove an interesting contest. Tlie other games are Ito-s v. Rimu at Rimti. and Ruatapu v. A rail lira at Ruatnpim. Tho third fixture School v. Kiwis is also set down for decision at 1.30 o’clock. The collection at the gate is in aid of an injured player, so all sports should patronise this worthy object. KlAA’f TEAMS for. TO-AtORROAV. Kiwis v. School. Third Grade, at 1.30 o’clock—Stopforth 1-1., 'Pierson. .1. Keller, Pfalilert. McDonald, Ixick T., flail. AA'hito, AA'arren, Stopforth, liaussmaii. Richardson, Huxford, Lincoln and Ferris. Juniors v. Excelsiors at 3 p.m.— Gay lor, .Tones, Morel, Rougher, Brcezo (2), Raine. Halm, Eager, Morris, Muirhead, C. Fleming. AA’liite, Stopforth, Fleming AA’. Emergencies—Forwards —Kidd, Pfalilert. Backs —Hauss/. matin, Berry, Hoad and Morel. Tho following will represent School ill their match with Kiwi Third Grades on Cass Square at 1.A30 p.m.—Marks, Adamson, Henderson, Aldridge, Sweeney. Hymlman, Sutherland. King, Fleming, Ogilvie. Evans Mason, Carter, Hamilton. M.ncfanlanc, Connor, Timpson, AA’allace, Davidson. The following will represent Excelsior Juniors against Kiwi at 3 p.m. tomorrow:—Cook, Thompson, Harris, Davidson, Shaw, AfcFarlane. Ross. Kelly, Butlaud, AA’illiams C., McDonald. Aitken, Ogg, Williams H. Aitken K. Emerg. Dale, Blank, Heenan.

PALAIERSTON NORTH SHOW. GOVERNOR AND PR E A HER ENTERTAINED. PALAIERSTON NORTH, Juno in

An important social function took place - this evening under the auspices of the Alanawatu A. and P. Association. when the Governor-General, Prime .Minister and other distinguished visitors were present. During the evening, in replying to a toast, Lord Jdlicoe intimated that he might not ho leaving the Dominion before the end of November, and lie said he hoped to remain to attend tho first Royal Show at Palmerston. He expressed regret at his impending departure from theso shores, declaring that the impression of tho New Zealanders would always be in the memory of Lady Jcllicoo and himself.

Air Massey also paid a tribute to the services of Lord Jellicoe, and proceeded to traverse the progress of tho country during the past twelve years, quoting figures showing the growing importance of primary production. Butter and cheese had increased to a wonderful extent, hut the flocks went down during the ■war. when tho farmers, through the slump, were forced to send stud flocks to the freezing works. They were now coining hack to normal f hough much yet remained to he done. AL* Alusse.v impressed upon his hearers tln* hardships of dairymen, declaring that in this industry every penny was earned. Other speakers were Messrs Bollard and Nnsworthy and Sir John Luke, all speaking on agricultural matters and the importance of^ Dominion primary and secondary industries.