Foxton Sub-Union.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3700, 7 August 1906, Page 3

Foxton Sub-Union.

- - The Foxton Sub-Union met at Haywood’s Hole! on Saturday evening last, when there were present —Messrs 11. Austin (chairman), J. A’Court, M. Larkin, S. Wright, J. Jillett, J. Williams, A. Untie, J. Desmond, R. Newth. and the secretary. Th? minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Mr Pk Robinson attended in mpport of his contention that he had not resigned from the Management Committee of the Union. After hearing’ Air Robinson’s explanation and considering the iacts-, the Sub-Union ruled that their previous resolution would be adhered to. A complaint was lodged against the conduct of Mr Keriona at the recent Huia-Sandou senior game, and it was resolved that the secretary instruct all concerned to attend the next meeting of the Union when the matter will be dealt with, The secretary reported satisfactory arrangements for the Ball on Wednesday week, which promises to be a great social success. The arrangement of Rangitikei rep. match was left to secretary. The Albions wished to know whether Mr Dickson could be played as a junior by their club, and it was resolved that the player in question was eligible. THE SECRETARY AEPAIR. An important matter dealt with_ was that of the secretary (Mr Sutherland) who had challenged evidence to prove that he stated that had he been referee in the last Albion - Sandon match he would have awarded Sandon two more tries. Mr Imrie, who had made the statement to the Union which brought about the challenge, said ill the evidence he intended to bring was that of the man who bad told him, so that he could dear himself in the matter. He thereupon called Mr Joftah Webb, vho stated .Mr Sutherland had said, “If I had been referee I would have given Sandon two nore tries.” This was in answer to a question put to Mr Sutherland as to what he thought of the game. It was at a dance, in a set. Questioned by Air Sutherland as ■o whether he could bring others to bear out his remarks, Mr Webb vould not disclose the names of the gentlemen present, though he ueutkmed the names of two of the ladies present. He did not think it a peculiar or gross remark: for Mr Sutherland to make, but thought it a remark Air .Sutherland was likely to make. Crossquestioned further, Air Webb could give no reasons why he should think Mr Sutherland likely to make such an assertion. Air Sutherland stated that if, there was need for defence, he relied upon the absurdity and ridiculousness of the statement to prove that such a charge as brought against him could not be correct. He may have said something which had been misconstrued, but to have practically laid a charge against the referee in the game in question was out of reason. Tabling a paper-report of the match from his pen, he wished to know whether any of the sentiments contained therein would intimate that such a remark could have been made by him. As a matter of fact, nothing happened throughout the game whereby Sandon could have been given credit for scoring two more tries. The whole thing was absurd. Thereupon Messrs Webb, Imrie and Sutherland left the room, while the Sub - Union considered the matter.

After a short interval, Messrs Imrie and Sutherland were recalled, and acquainted with the decision of the Sub-Union, viz : The Chairman moved, J. Desmond seconded, ‘ ‘ That the charge against Mr Sutherland had not been substantiated according to the minutes of the previous meeting, and that Mr Sutherland be commended for the defence put forward ; also that Mr Imrie’s resignation be accepted.” This was carried unanimously. Thereupon Mr Sutherland gave notice to move at next meeting of the Union, “That Mr Imrie be re-admitted to the Sub-Union as a delegate to the Albion Club. ’ ’ He was only a young member, and had been forced to act childishly in the matter. As a matter of feet, Mr Imrie had cleared himself re the statement, although the statment had not been substantiated. Mr Imrie was a good voung worker, and while thanking the Union for their vote oi confidence, still the speaker would like to see the younger member (Mr Imrie) re-instated. The latter bad evidently been misinformed. The notice of motion was

seconded, and the matter stood adjourned till next meeting. Votes of thanks to the chair and to Mr Haywood for use of room concluded the meeting.