FOOTBALL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 2643, 9 October 1923, Page 2

FOOTBALL.

ROSS, ROUGH & CO. (7) v OTHER MILLS (3).

On Sn f unlay afternoon a large crowd nld ended :if Easton Park to witness a very strenuous name between (lie employees of Ross, Rough A, Co., and the employees of the eoinldned mills. Prom the onf--'<‘l the same was fast, both sides attacking well, and when on the defensive playing safe games. So evenly matched were the two sides that, at half-time, there was no score. Most of the play was in mid-field. Both sides participated m excellently organised passing •rushes, but unfortunately both failed to find the vulnerable point. Again and again passing rushes were commenced |>y Moses, wlm tailed to break his opponents’ defence. After half-time, Ross Rough and Co. opened with a determined attack which failed just before the line was reached. The -ensalional feature of the game was a drop-kirk from half-way by Taylor. Shortly afterwards Tatana was entrusted with the ball, which was passed on from a passing rush organised by hacks and forwards acting together. Moses, rallying his men, made a final effort to even matters, :md succeeded in crossing the line. The game ended with the score: Boss Rough & Co. 7, Combined Mills 3.

Most prominent in the game were the Puller' Brothers, Taylor, Moses, Stevenson and Baker, who followed up well, and were ever ready to make use of opportunities presented to them. Mr Neville ablv controlled the game. V SMOKE CONCERT. Tn th(> evening the two teams, after their strenuous and hardfought game, gathered at Walls’ tea rooms, where a very pleasant two hours was spent in song and chat. Footballers are always at home at such a function, and this being no exception to the rule, was characterised by a spirit of goodwill, keen satisfaction being expressed by all on the opportunity afforded for a trial of prowess between the two teams.

’Die dinner opened with the singing of the National Anthem. Mr Davidson occupied the chair. Tn rising to propose the toast of the fox ton Band, the Chairman expressed pleasure at being given the opportunity of congratulating Mr Colder for the success lie was achieving. As yet the Band was in its infancy, hut lie and all admirers were gratified to note the vast improvement in the playing. He assured Mr Colder that he was not only aide to demonstrate his ability at fashioning the nrtlde metals, but was able to create an entlmsia-m lor music as well As shape human material into musicians.

Mr Colder, in rising to respond', heartily thanked I lie chairman for all the kind things he had said ahout him, and expressed his indebtedness to the footballers who had so zealously assisted in furthering the cause of an-organisation that would prove in years to come a valuable asset to the town. Tie stated that the sum of eleven pounds five 'shillings collected at the match would be gratefully received as an increase to the funds. He was satisfied that there was to be found in Vox ton as good material for a firstclass band as could be found anywhere.

y|v Aifchison, chairman of Ihe Baud Committee, cordially thanked the boys for their ready response on In-half of the Band.

On being called upon to propose the toast of the Flaxmillers of Foxton, coupled with the name of Mr G. Alex'indcr, Mr Ropre, while expressing his pleasure in assisting to maintain an annual event, spoke at length on the keenness evinced bv the various millers in the contest. Mr Alexander, in rising to repent, expressed his desire to see future contests played under I'nion rules, and trusted that before next season a charity cup would crown the efforts of the successful competing team. The captains briefly responded to the toasts diuiiL m honour of their respective teams. On all sides approbation was expressed of the manner in which Mr Neville had ably discharged his <!i:t ies.

During the evening various humoi, us items were rendered by the following: —Messrs Utukn, TTakaraiu, Carter, Ellis, and Golder. The siicec-s of the function was due in no small measure to the untiring zeal and Courtesy of Messrs Alexander, Hynes, Ogilvie and Stevenson. ,