RUGBY FOOTBALL,

Manawatu Herald, Volume LI, Issue 4431, 25 March 1930, Page 3

RUGBY FOOTBALL,

lIOROWjUENUA DISTRICT

COUNCIL.

The management committee of the Hoi’owhenua Rugby District Council met in Levin last Thursday night. Messrs L. McCarthy and F. Robinson represented the local Club at the meeting. (Notification of his acceptance of the position of junior selector for the northern division was received from Air. T. Watson. The Tokomaru Club wrote stating that Air. A. Grady bad been elected as their delegate.

The Onslow Clnb wrote asking if two teams —a junior and a third grade —from Levin could play two from that club at Kliandallah on Easter Saturday. It was hoped by the writer that the event could be made an annual one, to be played at each of the two places alternately.—'The matter was referred to the delegates. USE OF GROUND. Correspondence was received in reply to the Committee’s inquiries for reduced ground rentals for the coming season. The Town Clerk of Foxton wrote that his Council had fixed the rent of Easton Park at £7 10/-, instead of £lO as charged last year. The Otaki Borough Council intimated that the rent would be £8 for the season, instead of being on a (percentage basis. From the Paraparaumu Domain Board information was received that their ground would he available on the same terms as last season. „ .. The Levin Borough Council, in reply to the committee’s suggestion that the rent, of the Park Domain should be 10 per cent, of the gate takings, offered the ground on the basis of 15 per cent, of. the takings at the gate and stand, stating that, on the basis of last year’s takings, this would show a reduction of £7 8/-. .. The Shannon Borough Council wrote that their Domain would be granted on Ihe same terms as last year —namely, £lO. The secretary reported that he had replied to the Shannon Council stating that the rent mentioned was impossible, because the club games last year only brought in £lB, while the expenses connected witli them were £l6 10/-. He asked them whether they could arrive at a percentage basis, or, in the alternative, what the rent would be if the Rugby •Council made no charge at the Irate. An answer was received stating' that the Borough Council had resolved to adhere to the rental of £lO, but that free use of the ground would be granted if no charge was made at the gate or collection taken up. Mr. A. Wood, in reply to an inquiry regarding his paddock, wrote that the footballers were welcome to it again this season, if all care was taken of fences, etc. The secretary said he was inclined to accept the Foxton, Levin and Otaki offers. Tlie chairman stated that he had been informed by the Town Clerk of Otaki that it had been decided to spend about £l3 on the ground, and ior that reason his Council could not make any further concession. Referring to the (Shannon matter, Air. Richards “aid that it was essential to make a charge at the gates, as otherwise they would be establishing a wrong precedent for other towns. He agreed that £lO was too much, but he thought that they could come to some arrangement with the Borough Council on U percentage basis and perhaps obtain a reduction. Air. Robinson, speaking of the position at Foxton, said that after he had explained the circumstances to the Council, that body bad decided’ to giant the ground at £7 10/- and also to allow the footballers the.use of the swimming bath and dressing sheds. The offers of the Levin, Foxton and Otaki Councils were accepted. Air. Robinson moved that a deputation, consisting of Messrs Richards, Mitchell and Robinson, wait on the (Shannon Borough Council in regard to the. lease of the Domain for the coming season. MV. \\]atts seconded the motion, and it was carried. ADVENT OF THE (SEASON. A motion that the Club competitions commence on Easter Saturday was lost in favour of an amendment that they start on Saturday, April 12th. The following teams are being entered: — •Senior: Wanderers, Otaki, Waikanae, Hui Mai, Shannon, Foxton. Junior: Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Otaki, Hui Mai, Wanderers, Koputaroa, Shannon, Foxton, Tokomaru. Thirds: Foxton, Shannon. Some discussion took place oil the advisability of establishing a grade intermediate between schools and third grade football, and it was decided to endeavour to raise teams of this description in Levin, Otaki, and some of the northern areas. The next meeting of the committee was fixed for Tuesday evening, April Ist.

Oil Saturday tlie Eoxton Football Club held a series of efforts in aid of their funds and as a result the Club will benefit financially to a considerable extent. In the afternoon a football match was held on Easton Park when a team representative of Messrs Ross, Rough and Co., defeated a team picked from “the rest” by 15 points to three. The game, the first of the season, found most of the players badly out of training, but it served as a good pipe-opener for the more serious stuff. Mx. \V. .Neville gave satisfaction with th@ wjhi*iter

A shop day was also held in Alain Street when competitions were decided as follows: —Sheep (541-bs.), Ali\ E. Alsopj pig (35Jibs.), Air. L. AfcCarlby; goose No, 51, M. Bowden; lamb, No. 02, Mr. Honour; dinner, No. 66, A. Mathers; wristlet watch, No. 94, Jackie Irons; lumber jacket, No. 103, C. MeArtncy; chocolates, No. 125, Miss At. Grimstone; safety razor, No. 126, F. Gay. In the evening a dance was held in the Masonic Hall which was well attended. Music was provided by Messrs Newton and Mattar.

COMMITTEE MEETING

A committee meeting of the Foxton Football Club was held in Walls’ rooms last evening, presided over by Mr. F. Robinson (president,). Also present, were Messrs W. Neville, W. Broad, J. Newton, C. Procter, A. Walls and the secretary (Mir. K. Hirini).

The secretary reported that Air. C. Simpson had found it impossible to accept the position as coach to the Third (Grade team and it ’was decided that Mr. T. Tuna be elected to fill the vacancy.

Mr. A. Walls was appointed coach to the Junior team.

The balance-sheet in connection with Saturday’s efforts was read and adopted. A vote of thanks was passed to the donors in eonnetion with the shop day and to all those who had assisted in any way in connection with the effort. Tt was also decided to forward a letter of appreciation to Airs. F. Robinson and assistants for their willing co-operation. And also that a Utter be forwarded to Airs. J. Walls thanking her for the loan of crockery for the dance.

Air. C. Simpson was accorded a vote of thanks for mowing and raking the football grounds on the racecourse free of charge.

A telegram was received from (he Hui a Club (Rangiotn) confirming Saturday next as flic date for the friendly game between the Kangiotu and Foxton .Juniors. The match is to be played on Easton Park and Messrs J. Newton and W. Broad were elected to select a team to meet the visitors. The gate keepers for the day will be Messrs F. Robinson and C. Rand. Admission will he gents 1/-, ladies fid. The secretary reported that he hud been unsuccessful in arranging a match between Bulls and Foxton Seniors for the same date.

Air. VV. Neville was deputed to look after the Hood light on Easton Park.

FIXTURES FOR, SATURDAY,

12th APRIL.

SENIORS. Waikanae v. Otaki, at Otaki. Hui Alai i'. Wanderers, at Levin. Shannon v. Foxton, at Foxton. JUNIORS. Paraparaumu v. Waikanae, at Waikanae. Hui Alai v. Otaki at Alanakau. Koputaroa v. Shannon, at Shannon. Tokomaru v. Foxton, at Tokomaru. Wanderers a bye. THIRDS. Foxton v. Shannon, at Foxton. INTERMEDIATE GRADE. Nominations arc called tor teams for above grade, age limit under 18 Oil 30th April.