RUGBY UNION SOCIAL.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 5193, 19 October 1927, Page 2

RUGBY UNION SOCIAL.

SUCCESSFUL SEASON CONCLUDED.

PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES. The Paeroa Rugby Union’s 1927 season was brought to a successful and happy conclusion on Monday night, when an enjoyable dance and euchre tournament was held at the Gaiety Theatre. The dance hall was attractively decorated, paper streamers representing the various colours of the clubs affiliated with the union being the foundation of the decorative scheme, whiles round the walls and in odd corners greenery was arrayed. The floor was in perfect condition for dancing, and to the strains of the Hauraki Orchestra a large and representative number took the floor. The euchre tournament, which was conducted on the stage by Mr T. H. Hale, attracted 64 players, and competition was keen for the handsome prizes provided. To Me,ssrs W. Pennell and E. L. Shaw (M.’sC.) C. H. Vincent and R. Hodson (joint secretaries) the lion’s share of the work fejl, and they are deserving of congratulations on the success .which attended their efforts. TROPHIES PRESENTED. During the supper adjournment Mr E. Edwards, deputy-Mayor, in the unavoidable absence, of the president (Mr W. Marshall), presented the trophies won during the season. Seldom, if ever, has there been such a handsome collection of shields and cups seen at one time at Paeroa, Owing to tihe number of trophies the distribution took some time. Mr Edwards congratulated the union on the successful season it had enjoyejd, and paid a tribute to the public for the support accorded Rugby football in the district. In handing the trophies to the, captains of the winning teams he spoke, in appropriate terms and expressed the hope that their teams would take the field next year as strong as ever and continue to play the game not only with the) idea of winning trophies, but for the good old game’s sake.

Each recipient was heartily applauded on going forward to receive the presentations and made) suitable acknowledgment. Probably one of the proudest men in the hall that nigiht was. E. L (“Gene”) Shaw, captain of the Veterans team, who received vociferous applause, which he acknowledged in his own inimitable style. The following was- the list of trophies, with tire winnnig teams and captains:— McCullay Shield, West seniors, L. C. Masters; junior cup, East juniors, H. A. Moore; third-grade cup, West third-grade, E. Verran; Sharebrokers’ Cup, Hauraki Plains juniors; J. McPherson, acknowledged by Mr H. Dent, president of the; Hauraki Plains Rugby Union ; Primary School Shield, Paeroa B team, K. Curtis; Drysdale Cup, Veterans team, E. L. Shaw; Sprague Shield, Public Works Department, J. McCarroll. The presentation of a gold medal (donated by Mr E. Edwards) for the best senior back in the West club wasmade to R. J. Swann, while a cap, donated by Mr C. Schultz, for the most improved senior forward in the West club was won by A. Mills. The winners of the* euchrei prizes were Ladies : Mrs. A.’ Finnie, first; Mrs Herrold, second ; Mrs J. Goonan, third! Men: Messrs R. Williams, first; J. J. Goonan, second; E. Edwards, third.

A tribute was paid to the ladies who provided a delicious supper, to the donors of prizes, and to all who had contributed to the success and enjoyment of the social.