FOOTBALL

Hokitika Guardian, 5 November 1929, Page 2

FOOTBALL

WESTLAND SUB-UNION. A meeting of the Union was held last Thursday evening. Mr H. M. Con Ison presided over the following members —McGregor, Dowell, Cuthush, Howat, Stafford, McDonald, and Heenan.

The Treasurer submitted a financial statement covering the season’s operations. The statement disclosed a very satisfactory position, the season constituting a new record for the SubUnion.

The Cbai-inan congratulated all members and tlm Clubs for the splendid result achieved and moved the adoption H the report. Mr F. McGregor seconded the adoption and also extended Ids congratulations, the motion being carried unanimously.

Accounts as tabled were passed for payment. Tenders worn received from Hallenstoin ]?r<s.. W. Stonfnrth, and S. J. Preston for the supply of representation jersevs. Consideration was defwfpd to next .soa.sor.bs committee to attend to.

Motes of thanks were passed to the pecretarv and Treasurer for the snkmdVl -ray each officer had attended their diP'es. T'w Tin ‘on tlmn went into committee to den! M-ith various matters. . Mr MY.fU-eo'or moved that the new comuiit+ee be i-nccmmended to bold a confpvc”co r i? pH Clubs in the district at a date to he approved of and to make arrangements for the running of the various grades in our own dist’u'ct. Pes'T'cd to notify all winning Clubs tliat fbnv will he responsible for the care of the trophies they Twkl. .Mr TT n’i-'t gave notice of his transfer from Hokitika to Ashburton. The Union td-gwl on room'd their appreciation of My HowaUs services and

resdved to ifm-ward a letter of. introduH'oii to A.shhurtnn Kiwbv Union. All members voiced their emrenet:en of Mr Howat’s services and wishecj him success in the future.

Memhc’-s of the P vrrby Union met at Keller's Hotel r.t, o .o’clook on Saturday afternoon. Mr Coulson (Chairman') presiding. There r'”° present • H P. Don-ell. F. M-Gve-o-. McDonald, Will,in.m.son, TV ,, wp. Stafford. .Tames Howat. a"d F. TV. Heenan. ApoWies were made for A. Cuthush and J. Conner.

'Mr Ceidson in a verv imat srwerih informed those p-ocent that Gw gathering had hoMi exiled to enable the m“inkers of fhp Union to soy farewell to Mr Howat and to mark their enoreeintion of his many valued ouakties he would ask Afr JBowat on behalf of tlw members present to accent a small memento tb n t would serve to rem’nd him df his friends on the Union. Tire Chairman then asked Mr Howat to accept a gold-mounted m<mvette holder and cigarette case. Members all voiced their appreciation of their guest’s sterling qualities, especially in his official capacity ns treasurer. Members then rose and drank the guest’s good health. Mr Howat very feelingly replied. Hating he was pelnsed that his services had been appreciated. He had alwnvs Hied to do h ; s best especially for the footballers. He thanked members for their handsome presentation. It would always remind lnm of the many pleasant hours spent at the Union table. If at anv time he could he of service to the. Union he would be pleased to act. He thanked members very sincerely indeed and trusted the Union would have a. still more successful season in 1930.

A few further toasts were honoured and the gathering dispersed at 6 p.m. a very pleasant social hour haring been 'spent.

ENGLISH COUNTY MATCHES. (United Press Association—Ey Electric Telegraph—Copyright). (Received this day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, Nov. 3. Cheshire heat Lancashire by 14 to 10. Durham beat Yorkshire by 11 to 8. Cumberland beat Northumberland by 17 to 16.

AUSTRALIANS V. OLDHAM. LONDON, November 2. In the League football match, Australia defeated Oldham by 18 to 10. At half-time Oldham led by 7 to 0.