Foxton Sub-Union.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3692, 30 June 1906, Page 2

Foxton Sub-Union.

A meeting of the Foxton Football sub-Union was held at Using's Hotel on Thursday, there being present—Messrs 0. E. Austin, (vice president to Union) in the chair; J. Jillett, Awahou Club; A. Shadbolt, and J. Simmonds, Huimai Club; R. Newth, J. Thompson, Huia Club; J. Cameron and A. Davis, Saadoa Club ; and the secretary. Mr E. O. Nash, (as a visitor from the Manawatu Rugby Union), and Messrs Hankins and Gibson (representing Wanderers Club) were also in the room.

The minutes of the previous ordinary and management committee meetings were read and confirmed.

WANDERER CLUB AFFILIATION.

Mr Bert Hankins and Mr Gibbon attended meeting as a deputation from the Wanderer Club, asking that their club be admiited to affiliation of Foxton Sub - Union. Mr Hankins, as. spokesman, contended that the rules of the N.Z. Rugby Union did not prevent such an affiliation as asked for, and quoted rules in support of his contention. Hl» club realise that it was too late in the season to think of coming into the Foxton Championship competitions, but they asked that they be granted the privilege of playing scratch matches with Foxton clubs not engaged on different Saturdays, and also asked that Wanderer players, if considered competent enough by selectors, be chosen to represent Foxton SubUnion in representative games. The secretary pointed out that personally he was strongly in favour of Wanderer Club becoming affiliated, because he realised that such a course would strengthen our body. But we must guard ourselves against the boundary question, so far as. the present Clubs in the were concerned. * Mr Shadbolt concurred.

A little farther discussion, on the point whether it was fair to Clubs at present ia competition to have Wanderer members picked in rep. matches, and the swbUnion went into committee to dis-

cuss the affair, the outsiders withdrawing. . . Once in committee, the majority of members seemed to realise it be in tbe best interests of jlgg/district football generally to Accept tbe Wanderers, and the following motion, proposed by tbe secretary, and seconded by J. Cameron, was carried unanimously “ That the Wanderers Club be admitted as a Club to affiliation of Foxton Sub-Union, but that for this season tbe present Foxton Competition boundaries hold good.” The Wanderer representatives were then called into the meeting and after being notified of the sub-union’s decision, Mr Hankins thanked the Foxton Sub-Union, Although the Wanderer Club were admitted they would not attempt to voice their votes On club disputes this present season, as they were not playing in competition. It was arranged that a team be got together to play the Wanderer Club a scratch game on the Saturday. hartley’s case. A complaint was read from the referee in the Sanclon-Albion match on June 27th, in which Mr Keriona accused Hartley of striking an Albion player, Williams, with his elbow ; also a complaint from Constable Wbitehouse maka like assertion.

The Sub-Union secretary mentioned that lie had no chance of duly notifiyiiig Hartley to attend, and the only course to be adopted would be to consider whether there was sufficient evidence tc suspend Hartley until such time as he had been given a chance to defend himself.

Mr Cameron thought that seeing th* main charge came from the constable, a spectator, the Uuioi} had no power to deal with the matter. The meeting did not agree with this contention, and decided to callevidence.

Constable Wbitehouse gave evidence submitting his charge, describing the case as one 0 f brutality and foment. He mentioned sacral witnesses who could him out. Mr Jillett said that while to all appearances Hartley had struck out at Williams, the latter afterstruck out at Hartley Imt missed him, ’ The outcome of the discussion was that both a motion and amendment were put to the meeting. Proposed by R. Newth, seconded by Mr Simmonds, “That Hartley be suspended until the next meeting of the Union, when Hartley will be given an opportunity to defend himself.” Not Carried.

The amendment was proposed by J. Cameron, and seconded by A. Davis “ That Hartley’s case be not dealt with till next meeting of the Union when Hartley will be given a chance to attend in person.”

This amenement was carried on the casting vote ot the chairman.

THE MCIVI'VRE PROTEST,

Albions protested against their drawn match with Saudon on June 27th at Hoxton, the protest being based on rule 9, which stated that no player be allowed to play for more than one associated club in the inter-club matches during the same season unless he lias obtained permission of the Management Committee. The facts were that Mclntyre who played in the junior match referred to had also played in two senior games against Sandon as a substitute for both Awahou and H aimai seniors.

As the protest was on a matter of rule, there was little discussion, which eventually ended in the following proposal being carried, proposed J, Jillett seconded by J. Thompson : —“ That the AlbionSamdon junior match in dispute be forfeited to Albion." THE THOMPSON CASE. Considerable discussion took place over this matter, the secretary explaining that the Sandon Club were not entirely to blame, as they had asked whether Thompson’s re-instatemeut as a junior was necessary. There was evidently a misunderstanding, and he thought the proper course to adopt would be to replay the matches in dispute. He believed that was the general desire. After objection by Mr F. Whibley who thought the Sandon Club were pointing in the matter, the following resolutions were put Proposed by the secretary, seconded bv J. Jillett, “ That the Albion and Huia matches against iti which Thompson was be re-played at the deletion and place appointed by the Manage:’; cut Committee.” Carried. Proposed bv Whibley, seconded bv A. Siudbolt, “That the matches in dispute be played at ’Foxton, and if not but at Sandon,

the Sandon team to pay the expenses of .the travelling teams.” tfot carried. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.

Mr J. Jillett was appointed to the above Committee in place of Mr F. Robinson resigned. A proposition proposed by M Newth “That Mr Cameron wh. had resigned that evening, be requested to reconsider his decision of resigning from the Managemen Committee.” Carried unani f mously. 1 REP. MATCHES. The secretary stated that so fai as he knew onr reps would play Manawatu on July 7th and Horowhenua on July 14th. Mr Newth proposed, and J. Jillett Seconded, ‘ 1 That provided there be no match with Manawatu on July 7th, a trial A and B rep match be arranged. ” Carried. The Rangitikei sub-union wrote stating that they could not play Foxton, only at Bulls or Marton, m account of excessive traveliing. The secretary was instructed to vvrite Rangitikei Union pointing out the travelling some of our reps .vould have to do, and also the fact that the match was played in Rangitikei territory last year, and that it was only right of Foxton to ask that the match be played in Foxton territory this year, and at Sandon. SEASON TICKET. The secretary mentioned that a donor had given 10s to the funds, and asked that he be granted a season ticket—Agreed to, with (banks to tbe donor, Mr H. Bradcock. OROUA BRIDGE GATES. The Oroua Bridge Club wrote stating their gates had not realised as much as expected, and asking Union to forego the guarantee asked for, and accept the actual takings. The secretary thought such s course only fair when fhft Oroua Bridge gß.t«s were compared with ibse of Sandon. Other members agreed, and the secretary proposed, and R. Newth seconded, and it was carried, “ That the actual gates realised be accepted in full payment.” GENERAL. Dr Bennett was extended a vote of thanks for his offer to render first aid to injured footballers for tbe season. Much correspondence was read from Manawatu Union, including their ruling that the Foxton SubUnion included all Clubs that preferred to play under our jurisdiction. This and other correspondence was adopted. Votes of thanks to the chair and to Mr Laing for use of room concluded the meeting. THE CAUSE OF RHEUMATISM. Exposure to cold and damp is the chief cause of rheumatism. Through cold and damp the skin fails to throw off perspiration, and thus the poisonous uric acid cannot pass from the body. This soon accumulates, aud_ then usually attacks one in the joints. When thoroughly developed the 1 slightest movement gives agony. ■ Whether in the preliminary or nd- i vanned stages Rheumo will quickly cure rheumatism. It neutralises and drives out the acid accumulations, and gives' speedy and permanent relief. Your chemist or grocer sells it at 2/6 and 4/6 a bottle. Try it.