FOOTBALL.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3588, 27 September 1920, Page 4

FOOTBALL.

HUIAS V. PIRTES. On Saturday Taihape's two senior teams took the field to again try conclusions. The Huias had their best out, but the Pirates had to play a junior in place of Oj'ConnelL The following were the teams: — Huias: Backs: Bennett, West, G. Maher. Rogers, Ongley, R. Maher, McDermott; Forwards: Belliss Pini, Whaki, Lysnar, McLaughlan, Sully, Batley, Tuke. Collier, T. Sinclair, Cowie, McAulift'e, Rose, Forwards: J. Collier, F. Donovan, Geange, J. Sinclair C. Murphy, Collier, Hay, Clemance, R. Sinclair, j Pirates won the toss and elected to ! defend the northern goal with a ' slight wind in their favour. Huias kicked off but the ball was brought back and a scrum given at midfield owing to the ball going out of touch. The Huia forwards however pushed their way through the scrum and had the Pirates hard defending but relief came by the Pirates being awarded a free kick which Cowie kicked high and Clemance smartly followed up and play was transferred to Huias 25, where the Pirates were awarded a free, but Collier made a poor attempt at goal and Huias forced. On resuming play hung in midfield for some time, until the Huia forwards broke away and looked dangerous, but McAuliffe marked and saved hi Play then returned to neutral territory .and from a forward rush McAuliffe broke through and got away, but passed forward. Play still hun between the 25 lines when from a line-out Eose marked and a good linekick by Cowie was spoilt by a man' being in front. From the scrum Huias got the ball arid McDermott started a neat passing rush between the Huia backs, which took play well into Pirates 25, where from a line-out the Pirate forwards broke away and went well down the field, but Bennett, who was l playing a sterling game at full, . saved by marking. From the kick the Pirates again got going and again Bennett saved his side by a neat line J kick. The Huias forwards now took a hand in the game and carried the play-to the Pirate 25, but their effort was spoilt by Cowie marking. From the kick the Huias' again got possession of the leather and quickly carried the play to the Pirates territory were they were awarded a free; but Ongley made a poor attempt at goal. The kick was smartly followed up by Belliss and the Pirates were hard pressed, but gained relief from a free, but the Huias still kept up the pressure and Pirates were called upon to show their best defence. Play then went to midfield, when Ongley secured and booted Up the field, and Belliss raced after the ball and caught Healey before he could get rid of the ball and Whaki who followed up Bel- ] liss scooped up and scored in a handy place and Ongley landed a nice goal. Huia 5 Pirates 0 Pirates now seemed to liven up and were soon on the attack, and a neat passing rush by the backs took play to Huias 25 and there play hung for some considerable time, when Murphy secured the ball and sent out to Cowie who kicked over the heads of the ''«- ; fending backs and Dockery smartly followed up and secured the ball and ; beat a couple of men and scored near i the goal posts. Cowie converted. , Huias 5 I Pirates 5 , Excitement now became intense as the Huias had to win to be in the cup final and play was up and down the field, both teams trying to add further to their score. From a pack in the forwards in midfield McAuliffe secured and put in a tricky run, but his effort was spoilt by bad passing, and the ball went out. From the throw-in the Pirate forwards broke away and had the Huias busy defending, when a free was awarded to Pirates but Collier made a poor attempt, j Shortly after half-time was called I with play at midfield. j

Huias 5 Pirates 5 On resuming play became fast and at times brilliant, the ball travelling up and down the field, play going from Huias 25 to Pirates 25 for the first ten minutes of the second spell, when McAuliffe gathered up and put in a neat dodging run and beat several opponents and scored, Dockery failed with the kick. Huias 5 Pirates 8 Huia supporters were feeling anxious and the Pirate supporters confident when Belliss gathered up and raced down the field, mowing down his opponents like ninepines and was only stopped near the Pirates goal line, when he sent the ball out to R. Maher who then sent it back to Bellis who scored. Bennett failed with the kick. Huias 8 Pirates 8 The excitement of the spectators was now great, which was evident by the amount of barracking which was going on. Play hung in neutral territory for some time, when Bellis as-

tonished the spectators b dropping a goal, from a free just from xhe hak'way, making the score ; f Huias •..,.. il Pirates S On resuming Huias were .soon again on the attack and had the Pirates busy defending and a free was awarded Huias but Belliss failed to repeat his previous performance, Pirates returned the ball and Huias were again awarded a free, but again Belliss failed with the kick. Huias forwards quickly followed up and soon had Pirates busy defending, when Pirate forwards broke away and headed by Hay took play to neutral ground. The ball now begain to travel up and down, first Pirates looked dangerous, then Huias would break away and they" became dangerous. While play was hanging in Pirates 25 .McAuliffe secured and raced down the field, beating several opponents and then sent out to Dockery. who kicked down the field, but the ball crossed the line and Huias saved by forcing. On resuming the Pirates forwards broke through and took the ball down tothe Huia territory, and Huias wereagain compelled to force. Play went up and down the field, mostly exchange of kicks between the backs, when play gradually worked down to Huias 25 arid Collier had a poFat goal from midfield but failed. Play was now mostly confined to the forwardsand Pirates were kept busy defending for a time when the Pirate forwards got away and took play to Huias 25, where Collier had a shot at goal from a free but the attempt failed, shortly after time was called with play in Huias 25, the game ending Huia ir Pirates 8 The result of the above game having made both teams even the nextgame will be the deciding factor unless it is a draw. Mr Burrell gave every satisfaction t as referee. OTAGO BEATS SOUTHLAND. SEVEN POINTS TO THREE. DUNEDIN, Sept. 25. Otago 7 points, defeated Southland' 3 points, to-day. WEDDING. $3 o WHITE—WRIGHTSON. "' A wedding- of considerable interest took place on 16th September at St. Margaret's Church, Taihape, when Miss Louisa Evelyn Wrightson, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo. WrightSon, of Taihape, was married to Mr Frank White,, son of Mr and Mrs White, of Taihape. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. F. Stent, and Mr C. Henricks presided at the organ.

The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a gown of white satin, trimmed with pearls and beautiful lace, and she wore the orthodox wreath and veil. The, toilette was completed by a lovely shower bouquet. Miss Bernice Wrightson and Miss Dorothy Ward attended as bridesmaids, the former wearing pale pink net, and the latter lemon net, with black picture hats relieved with pink streamers and posies. Both carried bouquets harmonising with their dresses.

The bridegroom was supported fay Mr. W. White as best man, and Mr. Cliff Wrightson as groomsman. After the ceremony, the guests were conveyed by motors to the resi-< dence of the bride's parents in Kaka Road. For he accommodation of the 200 guests a large marquee was erect-* ed on the lawn, and arrangements for the wedding breakfast were instituted on a lavish scale. After the huge wedding cake was cut, the usual toasts were honoured and responded to. The happy couple left later for Rotorua and Auckland amid showers of confetti. The bride?® travelling costume was navy serge, trimmed Hnih black braid, and a navy and fawn toque. A handsome black fox fur completed the toilette.

The bride and bridegroom received many handsome presents, which testified to the esteem in which the yourfg couple were held by their many friends. . ■ { l In the evening" Mr and Mrs Wrightson entertained the guests at their residence where musical items and dancing were indulged in-to the enjoyment of all.