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EXCELSIOR CLUB

SUCCESSFUL BANQUET HELD. Members of the Excelsior Club, of the Westland Rugby Sub-Union, and of kindred clubs, together with other supporters of rugby, spent a most enjoyable time last evening when they were the gue-ts-of Mr H. M. Coulson, the president of the Excelsior club, -'lhe evening took tile form of a banquet, and was held in tip. supper room at the Soldiers’ Hall, the room being tastefully decorated in red and black, the colours of the Club, and full justice- was done to the delectable repast. Appreciation of Mr Coulson as host was expressed by several speakers, and was unanimously endorsed by all. The toast of “The King” having been honoured, Air Coulson proposed the toast of “The Westland Rugby Sub-Union.” He said that to provide enjoyment to players, it was necessary to organise and conduct the competitions in an efficient manner, and he had to congratulate the Sub-Union on the results of the season. A tremendous amount of work had been involved, and it had been a hard year, hut the Sub-Union had overcome its difficulties well. He had once held the office of president, and his heart was always with the controlling body.

Mr J. C. Stafford (president of the Sub-Union), said that there was no question that they had had a difficult year, but it had been successful, particularly from the financial point of' view. It was surprising the amount that had been handled, but it had been spent wisely in their endeavour to improve football. All schools applying for assistance had been given aid. He congratulated the E’ telsior Club on their display last season, and congratulated the members on their president to whom much of their success was due.

Mr E. W. Heen-an (secretary), dealt with the financial side of the season’s work, and said that the Sub-Union had to face smaller receipts from the matches. They had been asked for assistance at times, by the West Coast Union, and it had been forthcoming, thereby helping to put the West Coa-st on the map. On the year’s play Canterbury was the premier team, hut it might be held that the West Coast team was the premier side, and the Excelsior Club had done a lot toward this.

The toast of “The Excelsior Club” was proposed by Air D. Diedrichs who said he doubted if any Club in New Zealand had as many players in representative football as the Excelsior team. The cups displayed that evening were evidence of the Club’s strength. Messrs M. Davidson and F. Freitas replied. “The Referees” was proposed by Air L. C. Kernahan, who said that while there had been a lot of good football here this season, much of the success was undoubtedly due to the referees who got many kicks but few kudos. Messr A. Cutbush and R. Collett replied, the former stating that some of the new rules might be dispensed with thereby making the game faster. It was also an additional handicap on new referees,

My M. Houston proposed the toast of “Kindred Clubs”, and said that the other Clubs had had an uphill fight, but had played a wonderful sporting game, and were- to he congratulated as much as the Excelsior Club.

Replies were made by Messrs R. Whiley (Rivals), J. McOleary (Kiwi, Agnew (Rimu), W. H. Stopforth (Ross) and r J. L. Menzies Proposing the toast of “The Chairman,” Mr Dowell paid a tribute to Mr Coulson as a citizen, and a sportsman, and as president of the Excelsior Club.

After thanking the proposer, Mr Coulson said that the West Coast had been suffering from inferiority complex, but the season’s showing had dispelled that complex, and showed that they were among the best in New Zealand to-dav.

Other toasts were: —‘The Ladies”, proposed by Mr W. E. Brown, replied to by Mr H. Thompson; “The Black Hand”, proposed by Mr Coulson, replied to by Mr A. IL. Lawn; “The Musicians”, proposed by Mr Coulson, replied to by Messrs Ces. Williams and A. IL. Lawn; “The Press” proposed by Mr S. A. C. Darby.

During the evening item's were given by Messrs J. L. Menzies, W. E. Browr, W F Stopforth, T. Secldtm and D. R. i. -well. Several selections were contributed by Cos. Williams and His Happiness Boys, while community singing was led bv Air A. H. Lawn, each item throughout the programme being well received.

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Ngā taipitopito pukapuka

Hokitika Guardian, 18 October 1932, Page 4

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Tapeke kupu
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EXCELSIOR CLUB Hokitika Guardian, 18 October 1932, Page 4

EXCELSIOR CLUB Hokitika Guardian, 18 October 1932, Page 4

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