FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVI, Issue 56, 10 March 1904, Page 2

FOOTBALL.

THE TUKAI'A CI,III. The annual nn-eling' of the members of llie Tukapa Coot-hall Club was held in the (iuards' Club moms last, evening. There were About twenty-live members pa-sent, ami Air A. H. Standish was voted to the chair. Tiie balance-sheet showed tlie elub to be in a #ood (inaneial position, showing a credit oi' some U!i «'s fid i in linnd, and about Si~> yei outstanding. The balauee-slieel was audited by Mr C. Websler. The annual report, patented I>\ the secretary, contra tu la led members tin a I'airly successful season, though the seniors were severely handicapped by the frequent. changes'in the positions of players. Thu third lifteen proved the best "thirds" in the district, ami acquitted themselves Weil aL Wanganui. The thanks of llie club were due to the T.Y.M.I. and the Wangunui Pirates for their handsome treatment of the travelling team. Reference was made to the death of one of the club's supporters, Mr P. Uellringcr, who had acted as the e'/üb's delegate to the union. 'i he annual social was a gieal success, and ihe ladies Were deserving of the hearty thanks of members, as also were alt those who had assisted. Messrs Aiiibriilge and K. Webster had earned the gratitude of the club by their hearty support. In eoncludion Jhe eommilt.ee urged players to strive hard to win the Man O'Urien shield and to maintain ihc prestige of the club. Air Cray commented on the absurdly small amount of IM lis (id received for members' subscriptions. Mem'bers ought lo "come- up lo the scratch a bit better."

It was said tliut, lueiiibers only required asking. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. The following new members were proposed and duly elected Messrs It. Street, S. Ilarnes, N. Julian, 1«\ -Julian, It.. Duthie, Cutran, ' '[\ Clarke. A. Turner, T. Dutlin, ,J. Finn, Jl. Allen, B. Allen, King, Jl. HuthHan, G. Hooker, J. Staples, I''- Kobottom, i'\ Keston, (?. i'ins, I'. Malcolm, 11. Autridgv, 4). Webster, .N, .Johnston, W\ Peacock. Ollicers were elected as follows : J'atrons, -Messrs A. Standish and 1). O'Jlrien ; president, Mr t). Samuel ; vice-presidents, Messrs -N. King, W'. It. Francis, It. Cock, J. \V. West, G. W\ Jirowne, W. 1). Webster, Jtev. Avails, Dr. Leatham, i)r. Pookes, JJr. W hitton, Dr. Hilton, Dr. Walker, Dr. McLeland, Dr. Homo, Messrs Jlelkins (2), F. Stohr, O'i.eary, Clarke, J4. Simm, S. Percy Smith, Monteath, A. (.ray, ISevvley, Whittle, Knowles, O'Driscoll, JI. Julian, S. Iloo])er, V. Lealarul, Wasteneys, I'. S. Whitcombe, A. A. Ambridge, J. Hempton, J. W, Wilson, («. K. Mannering, H. ftinart, W. 1;. Fitv.herbert, («. Hlanchard, \\. G. Malone, K. T. Petty, W. Jenkinsou, 11. ItennVtt, L. Hullol, Ij, 11. Spencer, 11. F. Uussell, J. Johnson, Jj. Francis, Hurnside, F. W. Watts, J. C. : club captain, Mr 1!,. Mynotl ; vice-cap-lain, Mr J. Woods; lion, secretaries, Messrs F. Moverlcy and A. Gray ; treasurer, Mr Moverley ; auditor, Mr C. Webster ; selection eommillee (seniors), Messrs Mynotl, Flatt, and J. Woods ; (lirst juniors], Messrs it. iloneylield, Howell and 11. Sarten ; (second juniors), -Messrs J. McCiveii, I W. Morey and j I. Buloti, ami one of | the senior team; senior delegate to Taranaki Itugby I'nion, Mr A. Gray; i junior delegate. $r T. IVtty ; management committee, Messrs* .J. C. Webster, A. It. Standish, T. Petty, 11. Mynotl, Newall, IT. F-dgi-combe, K. 1 >nthie, J. Oliver, ,J. Johnston. A let lei* was read from the .New Plymouth Council of the Churches deprecating the frequent Sunday practices, ami on the motion of Mr A. Gray il was rewolved that the iukapa Club will not recognise anv Sunda.N football practices. Tile subscription was fixed at ~>s for honorary and lis (id for active members. The secretary was instructed to write to the secretary of H„. Rugby I'nion, asking for payment of moneys due. Mr T. Smith was appointed a life member. H was Ileoiilecl that the Tukapn Club abolish the system of entertaining visiting teams, anil that the outside clubs lie informed of. this decision. The opening day was lixed for 1 liiiis'day, March IMlh. Air Ambridge said lie had been authorised by Alj- and Mrs D O'Tlrien J" -sUUe that they were presenting Hags lor competition between senior and junior teams of the Tukapo. mid Star clubs, lo be presented at the annual socials, A vote of thanks lo the donors was carried by acclamation.

Votes of thanks to the outgoing ollicers, the ladies, and to the Cress were carried unanimously, and tho secretary was granted a bonus for the past year's services. This concluded the#lmsiness.