Football.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 3511, 18 April 1905, Page 3

Football.

HUIA v. AWAHOU. Judging by the game, Huia v. Awahou, at the Racecourse on Saturday afternoon last, good football is likely to be witnessed in Fottton this present season. Although the game was the first of the year, it was entirely free from roughness of any description—which factor is usually noticeable at initial Rugby struggles. Huia put a fairly strong team in the field, and as a result defeated Awahou by six points to nil. The spectators, among them many ladies, were a good humoured lot, and followed the contest with interest. Huia’s score was gained by two unconverted tries, obtained by Tua and Hanna. For the winners, Rakena, Petuera and Kerpama shone in the forwards, whilst Tartana, Tua, Potaka and Kia were the best of their rearguard. W. Robinson, J. Jillet, F. Williams and Carter (forwards), and G. and C. Robinson and W. Coley (backs) all put in good work for Awahou. Mr J. Frew held the whistle, whilst J. Heta and W. Hooker officiated as touch judges, THE DINNER. In return for kindly interest always displayed in the game, the Awahou Club sat at dinner at Laing’s Hotel in the evening for the purpose of entertaining Mr G. Coley. Opportunity was also taken to invite the Huia team, and after the very tasty edibles were partaken of by the gathering, Mr J. Frew (chairman) apologised for the unavoidable absence of Mr Coley, at the same time referring to the support that gentleman had always given the Rugby game. He felt sure Foxton football would progress by leaps and bounds this present season, and after giving sound advice to players, concluded by calling for three hearty cheers for their absent guest, which were heartily given, intermingled with “ For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” — Other toasts proposed were “ Awahou Football Club,” by D.Tartana; “Huia Football Club,” by J. Jillett; and “The Referee," by Mr F. Robinson. The chairman was responsible for toasting “ The Ladies,” and after the usual vote of thanks to the chair, and “ Auld Lang Syne," the gathering dispersed. MEETING OF DELEGATES. PROPOSAL TO JOIN MANAWATU UNION CARRIED. Delegates from the different Foxton clubs met at 8 o’clock to consider the proposal to join the Manawatu Rugby Union. Those present were:—J. Frew, H. Austin, P. W. Jenks (Old Boys), L. J. Furrie, D. Tartana (Huia), J. Jillett, F. Robinson, and E. G. Sutherland (Awahou.) Mr Sutherland was voted to the chair, and voiced the opinion of footballers generally by stating they had met together for the purpose of considering a project to join Manawatu Union. It was for the meeting to decide whether they should follow that course. He held that much good would result from such action, and felt sure all those present were of the same mind. Good clean football could only come under good rule, and he thought joining the Manawatu Union would inset that desire. The speaker gave much information on the subject which he obtained from Mr C. Warden (a Manawatu Rugby official), who thought the governing body would accept the proposals put to them by the Foxton clubs. It was proposed to join Manawatu as senior clubs, The

travelling winch would necessitate each club in the Union meeting OQ? another would be too great an undertaking, so it was proposed to form Foxton into a Southern section, and after deciding which Was the champion team at Foxton, that team would then meet the winning team in the northern division, and the victors be holders of the Hankins Shield- Suhh a course would not debar the winners of the Foxton secton holding Mr Simpson s n up. Another advantage to Foxton would be that if any player was worthy of the position, lie would be entitled, to selection for the Manawatu Repr. The Manawatu Union would have to be perfectly satisfied, thdt the Foxton executive adopted their rules, and carried them out strictly to the letter. From a football point of view the enhancement of the, garhe would be assured under good Control, and the champion fifteen would have the dual opportunity of winning both _ the Simpson Cup and the Rankin’s Shield. These were the facts; and ijt was left to the meeting to approve of tne advantage which must accrue from affiliating with Manawatii. As t,o : the referee matter, all refetees 'frould need tb pass an examination by the Manawatu Referees Association before being qualified to act. Mr Tartana wished to know whether Foxton could not affiliate WilhHorowhenua, but Mt AnstinAhoiight it was more to join Manawatu. Many questions were put to the chairman by delegates as to rules and answered satisfactorily; After further discussion; Mr Frew moved, and Mr Jenks seconded, "That it is desirable that the clubs represented form themselves into a section of the Manawatu tJni.ori to play tpr the senior shield." This was carried unanimously. . In the event of the Manawatu Union accepting the proposals, Tuesday. 25th April, was fixed for the closing of entries fob the dompetitons (Foxton section) with the secretary appointed. The election of officers took place as follows Patron, Mr J. Vile, M.H.R. 5 President, Mr G. A; Simpson (Mayor); vice-presidents, Messrs Q. Stiles, G. Haywood, G. Gray, J. T. Levett, S. Hickson, and G. Coley; chairman of executive committee, Mr H. Austin ; executive committee, Messrs J. Frew, C. Jenks, J. jillett, R* Siggs, D. Tartana, F. Robinson; treasurer, Mr C. Jenks; secretary, Mr E. G. Sutherland. The next meeting was fixed for Wednesday, 36th April; The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to Mr Laiog for the use of the room. NOTES. Bv “ True Sport.” It is pleasing to note that local followers of the favourite winter pastime were unanimous in their desire to become part and parcel of the Manawatu Union. Much good must result, if the governing body accept the proposals put to them at Palmerston North tonight. The Foxton Executive will be represented by Mr Archie McMinn, who will act as proxy, and Mr F. Robinson. . The Old Boy* team is likely to be a strong one. Amongst those mentioned as likely to boot the leather for secretary Jenks’ team are N. Barker and j. Desmond (Horowhenua reps), Rice (ex-Poneke), R. Newth (Old Boys, Palmerston), Mannering (an ex-Mas-terton player), W. Hooker, Tom Curtis, the Dunn brothers, Jimmy Joe, and a host of others, Looks as if they will about win. Wake up, boys, and get into trim, Mr Joe Jillett deserves a special word of praise tor hia connection with football. On the shoulders of the genial Avvahon secretary fell the bulk of the work for last Saturday’s fixture. It was Joe who found and placed the goal posts single handed, and it was Joe who put in order all necessary arrangements for the appetising dinner at Laing’s, It is a pity there are not a few more such workers about as our baker friend, who seems to be always handy when wanted.