TE AWAMUTU.

King Country Chronicle, Volume II, Issue 77, 10 April 1908, Page 3

TE AWAMUTU.

The annual general meeting of the Waipa Rugby Union took place on Saturday evening last at Te Awamutu, when a large number of footballers assembled. Mr C. Macky (Paterangi) was voted to the chair. The Secretary submitted his annual repoit, bearing on the main points of interest for the past season. The Union had been particularly unfortunate in regard to rep fixtures, both Rotorua and Maniapoto failing to keep engagements. Waipa had beaten Hamilton in the first game, but in the return match had suffered defeat. Cambridge, too, had lowered their standard to Waipa. Paterangi proved the winners of the " Caps '' contest, with Kihi Kihi as close runners up. The balance sheet, showing a credit balance of £9 I2s, was read and adopted. The Secretary was granted an honorarium of 5 guineas. Messrs Gwynne and Elliott attended from Hamilton to enquire, on behalf of the Waikato Central Union, the intentions of the Waipa Union. They were assured that Waipa would support them as long' as their aims and aspirations tended towards furthering and strengthening Waikato football. They were accorded a hearty vote of thanks for their attendance. Messrs C. Macky, C. Bowden, F. Bowden and F. Woods were appointed delegates to attend a meeting of the Waikato Union, to be held at Hamilton on April 25th. It was decided to call a special meeting of Waipa footballers for April 25th. to discuss and decide a motion. tiQtioe of which was given by Mr C. Macky : ; " That the Management Committee ■ of the Waipa Union consist of nonplayers, and that ail existing by-laws bearing on the constitution of such, be rescinded." The arrangement of matches for the first round was deferred till April 25th. Our local constable arrested a man on Wednesday. He was brought tiefore Messrs G. H. Wht?e a\YA U-vm, . J's.P., and cl(argaj with assaulting the proprieipv- of the Ohaupo Hotel and using had language at Ohaupo. He pleaded guilty to both charges and also admitted two previous charges. He was sentenced to one months imprisonment on each charge, the sentences t<> run concurrently. The usual monthly sale was held here last Saturday, when there was a good number of cattle yarded, the prices being much better tl'.ar, p-.fi-vious sales, i The j AVheetev ;<n<ll twin having just

completed a nice dwelling" for Mr R. E. Land. With favourable weather the same firm will have the refreshment rooms at the station finished at the end of this week, which will prove of great convenience to the travelling public. The Te Awamuiu talent gave a concert, in aid of the Roman Catholic Church, at Ohaupo on Tuesday evening, 7th inst. They had a good house. Owing to the new formation on the Te Awamtitu-Ohaupo road they had some trouble in getting through, one buggy with two horses being stuck up for a considerable time.