FOOTBALL.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9168, 11 June 1908, Page 5

FOOTBALL.

THE BRITISH TEAM IN NEW ZEALAND. MATCH AGAINST SOUTH CANTERBURY. BRITAIN WINS BY 12 TO 8 POINTS. Press Association. Timaru, June 10. The weather was beautifully fine, and the attendance about 8000, £350 being taken at tho gates. The British team was Full-back, J. .Tackett; three-quarters, J. L. Williams, F. McEvedy, H. H. Yassall, P. E. Chapman; halves, Willie Morgan, J. P. Jones; forwards, A. F. Harding, T. Smith, F. Jack&on, Edgar Morgan, J. P. Downs, ,Thos. G. K. Hind, H. A roller.

South Canterbury:—Full-back, D. Scott ; three-quarters, G. G. Priest, G. Bradley, J. O’Leary; fiveeighths, G. Coles; half, A. Grant; wings, J. Roddick, P. Rodgers; forwards, A.. Kerr, H. Manning, W, Oareton, IV. Scott, H. Budd, G. Fitzgerald, W. Hooper. Britain won the toss and after a return of kicks Morgan set the backs going, the ball travelling to Yassall, McEvedy and Chapman, who "was thrown near the corner. Vassall was thrown heavily, and was so seriously injured as to have to retire. A’ free kick was sent high by Jacketc, and mulled badly by Careton, South Canterbury broke away, but the ball was snapped up by McEvedy, who opened up a strong rush, in which he was supported by Jackson and Smith. The ball from the scrum came to W. Morgan, who whipped it out to McEvedy. i The latter transferred to Jackett who scored the first try near the corner flag. No goal resulted.

Britain .. .. .. 3 South Canterbury .. 0 The Britishers acted strongly, Thomas heading a rush in South Canterbury’s 25, where a scrum was formed, from which the ball was transferred to Jones, but Williams dropped the ball at a critical moment, and enabled "the South Canterbury forwards to got well down the filed. Budd, Roddick, and Hooper broke away, and initiated a passing rush that took play on to, Britain’s line. Here a lineout took place, from which Coles broke through and crossed the line. Scott failed at goal. Britain . . . . . . 3 South Canterbury .. 3 The Green hacks were now endeavouring to play an open game, but their attempts proved useless, their only losing ground. From midfield, Fitzgerald, with some beautiful dribbling took play to the Reds’ line. There .the ball once more went out to Coles, who, with a determined dive, again scored. Roddick failed with the kick.

South Canterbury .. 0 Britain . . . . 3 From the kick out Scott soou had the Rods again in difficulties. The forwards swarmed 'over the British defence, and another score seemed certain, but, Chapman snapping up the ball from among their feet, found touch. Immediately afterwards the Green forwards broke through, but Williams snapping the ball from their feet passed to McEvedy. The latter then transferred to Williams, the latter returning in-field to McEvedy. Again these two exchanged, witli the result that Williams dashed ’over near the corner flag. Jackson failed with the kick. Sontli Canterbury .. 6 Britain 6 Give and take play followed during winch Britain v/ore forced. From a .scram South Canterbury took the ball, and passing _ to Bradley, who, when attacked, .kicked high, the ball going into McEvedy’s arms, and lie, .'retting up tremendous pace from near hi? own goal line, ran through the South Canterbury backs to D. Scott, who tackled too late, for the hail |ha<l been trausfrered to Williams, who had little difficulty in scoring at the corner. Jackson failed at goal. Britain 9 South Canterbury .. 6 For handling the ball in the scrum South Canterbury were awarded a free kick, and tho ball went to McEvedy, who transferred to Williams. 'The latter ceutied, and Downs got clean away, and the Britishers were within an ace of scoring. McEvedy got the ball at mid-field, and ran rcund the South Canterbury forwards at great pace. At the right moment the transferred to Chapman who was tackied by D. Scott from the line, and half time was then sounded, the score being— Britain .. .. .. 9 South Canterbury .. 8

The Englishmen kicked off. The forwards headed by Sudd, soon had play within a few yards of the British line, but Chapman relieved with a screw punt into touch. South Canterbury kicked high to Jackett. The ball beat him, and he was soon surrounded by the South Canterbury forwards. From this dangerous position he extricated himself in a remarkable manner, wriggling through, and pricked into touch near half-way. Budd and Bradley took t ,1 6 ball down the field and over the Britishers’ line, but the kicking was too hard. Jackett easily forced. Uninteresting play followed. A free Prick relieved the British from a forward scramble on the line. A (swinging foot here came into contact with Harding’s injured leg, and he was laid out for some minutes. The South Canterbury backs were soon in their old position, but the Britishers found a breach in the attack,, through (which Smith, Downs, and Archer found their way.' D. Scott arrested their progress by marking. The Green forwards then dashed across to the line, but lost possession, and the kicked over the dead ball line. From a scrum Morgan got the ball and ran to half-way, where he passed to McEyedy, and tiie latter centred. Smmv exciting loose play ensued, in which the ball travelled from the British So flag to centre, and ended in Jackett saving. More passing aoy the British backs followed, but sure tackling prevented them from ever assuming a dangerous position. The British backs bad South Canterbury in difficulties, and nothing but deadly tackling prevented! serious trouble. Rodgers brought the South Canterbury pack along, but off-side play stopped a rfsh from play just outside of South (Canterbury’s 2o’s. Morgan sent the ball to Chapman, who, with a fine dodging run went right through the. South Canterbury backs and scored; The kick at goal failed, and the game ended— - . Britain .. ■ ;. 13 • South Canterbury .. 6

Forth island v. south ISLAND TEAM. Wellington, June JO. For the North v. South match, to be played on the Athletic Park, on 20th June, the following will represent the North Island :■ —Fullback, Wallace, ; three-quarters, Thompson, Mitchinsou, Cameron; five-eights, Mynotfc and Hunter; half, Roberts ; wing forward, Gillett; forwards : Ready, Murray, Cunningham, Wilson, Francis, Hayward and Seeling. WELLINGTON TOURING TEAM. Wellington, June 10. The Wellington Touring football team will leave Wellington on August 13th, playing Auckland cn August loth, Taranaki 20th, and Wanganui 33ud.

MEETING OF AUCKLAND RUGBY UNION.

Auckland, Juno 10. A letter was received from the Rotorua Rugby Union to-night by the Auckland Rugby Union protesting against the action of the New Zealand Rugby Union in allowing the arrangements for the Maori match at Rotorua to be made by an nnafiiiiated body, and asking the Auckland Union to forward the letter on to the Auckland Union. It;’was' decided to 1 forward the letter, and with it, the accompanying resolution “That this Union regrets the action of the governing body in delegating the arrangements of this match to an uuaffiliated _ / body.” The Rotorua Union, In their letter, stated that if the arrangement with the Maori Association was persisted in, they could not guarantee that their take part in the match or that the Maoris of Rotorua would welcome them. The following representative programme for the season was drawn up:—June 37tb Goldfields; July 4th, Thames; 11th, Representative trial; 18th, British match;- 25th, third test; August Ist, South Canterbury, Bth, Marlborough ; 15th, Wellington. It was decided to suggest the following dates :—August 33nd, Taranaki ; 29th, Southland; September oth, Otago.

RANGITIEEI 23 v. lIOROWHENUA 0. Great interest was taken in the above game, played at Marton yesterday. There was beautiful weather and a large attendance and with the presence of Marton Band, completed an enjoyable afternoon’s outing. The match was interesting from a spectator’s point of view, although Raugitikei had a somewhat easy victory. All the tries secured were the outcome of splendid play between the backs and fine forward work. Broderick stood out of the Raugltikei team owing to an injury to his knee and his place was taken by Illston of Huuterville. Raugitikei won the toss and elected to play down field, Horowheuua having the disadvantage of a . strong sun. With Horowheuua kicking off, Raugitikei returned well down field, and Parata found touch line at halfway. Prom the line out Marchaut and Pine broke through, but Rawiri ■well stopped. From a scrum in Horowbeuua’s 25’s Beckett sent the ball to Jago, who mulled, and Ropata quickly getting saved with a high punt up field, only to be returned by Signall, and Horowhenua marked. Henderson-re-turned Winiata’s kick to Horowheuna’s 25’s. where from a scrum Beckett smartly delivered to Reed, to Hill, who, after a fclover [ruu, registered RaugitikePs first try, amidst enthusiasm. Signal was entrusted with the kick, but failed. From the . kick out Horowheuua rushed up field and soon had Rangitikei in difficulties, were forced Shortly after the kick out Signall got possession and had no difficulty in scoring. Taking the kick himself lie landed a pretty goal. Not to l;o denied Horowheuua attacked vigorously and soon had Raugitikei penned in their 25’s, but Rockett relieved, and after a little, give and take play, the ball was carried to Horowhenna’s territory, where, from a scrum, Beckett sett it to Reed, to ’Henderson, who , passed forward. Only a few minutes passed when, from a line out, Ouma quickly transferred to Sevan, to Winiata, to Anderson, who would probably have scored instead of kicking, and Illston got possession and with a good kick carried play to Horowhenua’s 2o’s, and from a scrum Beckett sent the ball To Hill, to Henderson, who overran it. Hakaria relieved with a good kick to centre,'but Jago was in waiting, and taking the ball clearly ran clean through the backs and scored Rangitikei’s third try. Jago failed at goal. On resuming Horoheuua were almost immediately penalised, and Hakaria returned with a splendid kick and found the line. From the line out Horowhenua broke through with the aid of Phillips, who was very conspicuous. Here Henderson prettily ‘saved, and Pine following fast carried play to Horowhenua territory, where from a scrum Beckett delivered to Reed, to Henderson, to Jago, who again ran over. Reed failed with the kick, Eangitikei now seemed to have matters to themeslves, but Horowhenua were playing a good defensive game, Winiata and RavJ-i’i repeatedly saving their side. In line out play Raugitikei prevailed and again had Horowhenua on the defence, and from a scrum Backetf transferred to Reed, to Signall, back to Beckett, to Henderson, who passed forward, Parata saving with a good kick to midfield. Here Hakaria secured from a scrum and sent the ball to Sevan, to Rawiri, who with clever judgment landed play in Rangitikei’s 2o’s. Not to be denied, Raugitikei quickly repelled the attack,“and with Reed ’breaking away carried play again to Horowhenua territory, where, after a series of scrums, Horowhenua were forced and the whistle sounded half-time. On resuming Hunt kicked and Winiata returned with a splendid kick down the line. From the line out Hunt passed back to Beckett who found centre and from a scrum Hakaria sent the ball out to Bevan, to Winiata, who relieved Horowhenua for the Time being. Prom a line out at half-way Reed secured the leather, and eluding all the backs scored a brilliant try near the |posts. He took the kick but failed. Endeavouring to score Horowhenua swept down the field with Parata in thesvau, who holding too long to the ball missed an almost certain try. Play hovered in Rangitikei territory for some time until Beckett eased matters by a kick to centre, where from a scrum, Hakaria '■scared tho hall and sent it to Winiata, . to Rawiri, who enttiug in, just missed a pretty drop kick at goal. Rangitikei forced. After a deal cf give

and fak play Horowhenua carried play ttf'RaugitikeUs 25’s, and were penalised. Parata made a beautiful kick afgoal, but was again unlucky. With play in nmifUld following tins, Hunt and Pine b oke through the scrum, and Hunt picking u}3 transferred to Stratford, who streaked for the line and scored. Henderson took the kick, the ball going outside the posts. Immediately after Jago ran for the _ line, but was well stopped by Winiata, w-ho, with the help of Rawiri, turned defence to attack, where Parata was prominent, but Hill saved with a good kick to half-way line. From a scrum the prettiest play of the day took place. Jago snapped up and transferred to Henderson, to Reed, who made a fine opening, then to Hill, to Signall, who was equal to the occasion and scored near the corner flag. SignaU’B shot at goal was futile. Parata, Winiata and Rawiri carried play to Rangitikei’s 25’s, where Parata took a penalty drop kick at goal, the ball just falling short. With play in Raugitikei’s 25’s the whistle sounded no side. Mr O. E. Gibbons proved a capable referee.

VISITORS ENTERTAINED. At Martou Assembly Rooms last evening a Smoke Concert was-, tendered to the visiting team 'and over 150 were present. The President of the Union (Mr S. J. Gibbons) was in the chair aud on his right sat the patron (Mr John Stevens, . M.P.), and on the left Mr Fowler, manager of the team. The Rev. Father Molloy occupied the vice-chair. A large number of visitors were present from Bulls, Hunterviiie, Taihape and Wanganui'. The catering was carried out by Mr Cormack of the White Hart Hotel, aud gave great satisfaction. The proceedings opened with the toast of ‘‘The King,” followed by the National Anthem.

Song, ‘‘The Boots My Father Wore,” Mr Jago. The Vice-Chairman proposed the toast of “The New Zealand Parliament,” coupled with the name of Mr John Stevens. The speaker said he was no politician, and knew very little about politics, but lie considered they had nothing to complain of in tho present Government. They were on the eve of a general election and he hoped that the Government would again he returned. Duet, “I Wish I Hud a Pal Like You,” Messrs Rawhiri and Hakaria, which was doubly encored. Mr John Stevens expressed his pleasure at being honored with an invitation to be present that evening. As the patron of the Marton branch of the Raugitikei Football Sub-Union be extended a hearty welcome to the Horowhenua visitors. He made special reference to the

j'JJ.aILL KJi. XLS UJ JJXOCCUU UUlUiliJ-UoUl'. They were on the eve of a general election and he hoped that the Government would again he returned. Duet, "I Wish I Hud a Pal Like You,” Messrs Eawhiri and Hakaria, which was doubly encored. Mr John Stevens expressed his pleasure at being honored with an invitation to be present that evening. As the patron of the Marton branch of the Raugitikei Football Sub-Union be extended a hearty welcome to the Horowhenua visitors. He made special reference to the Xiresence of the natives who were members of the visiting team, and spoke in laudatory terms of the manner in which the members of the Maori race conducted themselves in tho field of sport and in private life. Referring to political he said Parliament was the highest court in the laud.. The people made tire Parliament and the present one reflected credit on the Dominion, and was equal to that in any other part of the civilised world.. The present New Zealand Parliament had existed for many years and had done a great deal to promote the

happiness of the people. He gave a brief outline of the duties of Parliament and referred in terms of praise to the work done bv Sir Joseph Ward. Song, “Dreaming” (comic), MiMeek. The Chairman proposed the toast of the Horowheuua representatives, coupled with the name of Mr Fowler, manager of the team, who is a great enthusiast in football matters. He had played in U R distinct 28 years ago, and still ■■.. , mod a keen interest in the , Referring to the contest tho . m, the chairman said the proved a surpise to -all si< . ■ ■ been played in the mosi ■■ -iy spirit. He reminded the L a team, however, that they must not suffer from swollen heads, as they had not met the best Horowhenua team. When R: vt.on Mam visited Horowhenua his;- - - v had received a right r Wi-i-..; • and they decided t • Mr; , ;■■■ :• .one. Song, ’ Mr Rawhiri. Song, re >ht,” Mr Hakaria. Mr Fo r cr in a characteristic’ speech, r.-v Urned thanks for the honor done him and his team. He made interesting references to his experiences in the field of sport in Raugitikei district 28 years ago. The contests between Raugitikei and Horowhenua had been fought out in. the most friendly terms. They had been beaten that day, but they took it smilingly. Ho asked Raugitikei [to again meet them at Levin this season, and if again beaten they would take it smilingly. He referred in pleasing terms to the presence of Father Molloy, the line umpire that afternoon, who, the speaker thought, at one time intended to take a hand at the contest. The presence of members of the cloth, he pointed out, helped to raise tho tone of football generally. Referring to the game that afternoon he considered it was won by the best team, due in a great measure to the splendid work of the forwards who proved to be strong. The , game .was fought ont in a friendly spirit. He thanked them for the kind welcome extended to the visitors, and hoped to repay their hospitality this year, when they could depend on having a good time.

Song, “Dreaming,”, Mr 0. Gibbons.

Song, “The Trumpeter,” Mr A. Hunt.' Mr Fowler proposed the toast of ‘‘The Rangitikei Sub-Union.” He pointed out many disadvantages under which sub-unions worked, and urged that the Rangitikei SubUnion should become the Rangitikei Union. He coupled with the toast the names of their patron, Mr John Stevens, and president Mr S. J. Gibbons. A Mr Oroziews orchestra rendered several selections in fine style. .J Mr Stevens briefly responded to the toast. Ha pointed out the advantages of football when propESrly played. They learnt discipline and obedience. The visits of football teams to the Old Country also helped to dispel much ignorance with reference . to New Zealand, and were good for the colony, more valuable than a long advertisment in the columns of “The Times.” From an educational point of view he considered football beneficial. Good administrators of foot-

ball clubs are usually good in other walks of life. The speaker expressed his ■willingness ;to assist, in any reasonable way fo make Rangitikei Sub-Union the first and foremost on iho West Coast of the North L>Luid.

ball clubs are usually good m otne walks of life. The speaker expressei his ■willingness ;to assist, in an; reasonable way to make Raugitike Sub-Union the first and foremost oi Lie West Coast of tho North L>Luid.

Mr S. J. Gibbous also responded. He expressed the opinion that they had players in the * Rang! fcikei SubUnion life to be placed in any representative fcesm in New Zealand. He urged that they should agitate and beep on agitating until they formed a RaugitiJfeei Union. As long as he •way president he would do bis best for football and endeavour to form a union for themselves. _Soug, “Off to the Rio Grande,” Mr Spiudler, who also gave “The Longshoreman. ” Mr Pasvaon, in a vigorous speech,, proposed “Kindred Sports,’’ which was responded to hr Messrs Way and Hill.The singing of “Auld Lang Syne” and the National Anthem” concluded a most enjoyable social gathering.

RANGITIKEI RUGBY UNION,

A meeting of the Management Committee was held last evening. It was resolved “That this committee decide that the senior match Bulls v. Hunfcervilio be re-played at Bulls on account of Hipaterville Club playing R. C Bo wick, whose name was not on the list of players sent in to the Union in accord an oe with rule 7 or Cup Contest By-laws. The protest lodged by Excelsior Club against the playing of E. R. Beckett in the Marten team, was considered and finally it was resolved “That as the.Martou Club had complied with a previous resolution the protest be not entertained.” It was decided to ask A war a a Union to submit dates for approval for a return match against Rangitikei at Taihape. The Manawatu Union are to be invited to play Rangitikei at Marton this season. Rev. Father Molloy was appointed referee in the senior fixture Bulls y. Excelsiors at Marton on Saturday next. Mr O. E. Gibbons was appointed for the Hnuterville-Marton senior match at Huutervilie on Saturday. Marton 11. defeated Excelsior 11. at Marton yesterday by 0 points to nil after a good game. Mr Hiukley refereed. “ The match Hunterville 11. v.. Rata resulted in a draw.

SCHOOL MATCH. Timaru, June 11. The schools representative match, South Canterbury v. North Otago, was played as a curtain raiser to the British match in beautiful weather. Four or five thousand were present. The match resulted in a win for South Canterbury by 48 points to nil.