Football.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 3569, 5 September 1905, Page 3

Football.

MARRIAGE (6) v. BACHELORDOM (o). jr By “True Sport.” At the racecourse on Saturday last* the Foxton benedicts proved to those who prefer to hang to the life of single bMssedness that the matrimonial tie r .thcr improves the exponent ot Rugby than Bla'-!;.--ry. i ain the art of playing our Nations o ,„.ie. As a result of the contest-six points to love in favour of those who are wed—the local Pastors are expected to be m great demand i i the near future, for many aver that nothing but a parade along the aisle to the altar with a bundle of silks and satins reclining on the arm will meet with their devoted wishes. Therefore, if the Foxton damsels are in an acceptable mood, much good will surely come of last Saturday's fixture. To ceme to the game, it certainly was of a humourous nature—contested in the most friendly spirit. Everybody, including spectators, players, touchjudges, ana referee seemed to be “ out for the day," and perhaps it is just as well for the referee he caught everyone in euch a pleasing vein, otherwise nomc of his decisions M ould have brought forth blood. As it is, he is •rodited with giving the. old married man a good lift to victory. Marriage pressed hard from the commencement, and soon bad . many wearied tingle informs of manhood looking most \ forlorn. It wa» toward the end of the trat spell that Jimmy Coley snapped up smartly*, and breaking over the altar just managed to make the leather ides the grass of Mother Earth before a few foot of bachelordom attacked in a manner that reminded one of a battle between Cupid’s most rival antagonist*. Still the fight raged furiously, but all is favour of those who have taken unto themselves a wife. The boys whose courtship state has not yet ended were foaming in their endeavours to knock spots off their opponents, hut the combination of wedlock was too strong, and halfway through tho second half, a concerted passing rush sided in a Maori—(who, by the way, failed to pass the test) qualifying for the nuptial tie by evading all the youths who have not yet 11 settled down," and registering a second try in favour of the hoary headed experts who are reputed to lead righteous lives. There wae no further score, and the referee, at the conclusion of the struggle, received throe hearty cheers, intermingled with eigne of discontent from the unfortunate side who were unable to keep' their end of the stick up under hlo ruling* For the benedicts, F. and W. Robinson, Mack Royal, Jim Desmond, Jim Coley, and Tom Curtis were always bandy, while for the troupe who have to far not followed Biblical teachings J. Dunn, Barker, William*, Wright and others haefa lot of.fun. Joe Jillett ( made himself notorious as a wingforward—be proved himself a champion “ pointeif’* 1 Messrs sf»fpudson and Webb held )he touch flags, and Ted Sutherland bo whistle.

KOTEB, Saturday's rep. matches:— Manawatu is, Waicarapa Thursday 3: Wellington 6, Canterbury 3. New Zealand beat Australia by 14 to 3 ; Archie McMiao scoring two of the tries for the colony. The long 'un must have reproduced his 1903 form. Herowbenua «, Wairorapa Thursday 9. at Levin, yesterday. Much interest is likely to be taken in the sports and concert on the 13th. i Wednesday week. Nominations for the sports close oa Saturday next with the secretary, and it behoves players to enter freely, for the medals to be won are worthy eniblemii. The sevenn.side competition for the school boys Is likely to draw four teams. Placekicking, drop-kicking, and running with tho ball should attract the eye of all |ftf4>allfcra. Sixpence a man all round Will ho the entrance fee. At the conoert by the “ Sunbeams" in the evening, the presentation of the Simpson Cup. Austin Medals, Sports Trophies, and framed photographs will take place. The concert programme itself should attract a large audience, nod a hamper house should result. Is all probability the Borough Band will play selections outside the Hall prior It the commencement.