FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 298, 9 May 1913, Page 8

FOOTBALL.

NEW ZEALAND RUGBY UNION. 1 ANNUAL MEETING. By Telegraph—Press Association. ' Wellington, Last night. | The annual conference of delegates to ] the New Zealand Rughy Union was held to-day. .Mr. G. 11. Dixon (Auckland) the president, occupied the chair, and ! there were present: Dr. MeEvedy, Captain Dawson, and Messrs. A. E. De- I vore (Auckland), H. J. Field, J. 11. I Laughton (South Auckland), D. Cowan, W. Hales and AV. Spencer (Poverty Bay), W. T. Parata. D. Weir, and A. E. Wilson (Bay of Plenty); R. T. Bailey, ' F. Laws and E. P. Smyth (Hawke's ' Bay); F. Britland and F. T. Felling < (Bush District); M. J. Crombie and J. ', McLedd (Taranaki); A. Laurenson, G. M. Pownall and G. Spriggins (Wanganui); It. Jacobs and R. Manning (Mana- u watu); J. W. Proctor (Horowhenua); I W. E. Booth and D. K. Logan (Waira- I • rapa); E. 0. Hales, G. Howe, J. T. ] King, J. Lynsky, E. Little, and G. F. C. Campbell (Wellington); N. Galbraith, I N. A. Varcon, and C. H. McKay (Nel- }. son); J. F. Sullivan (Marlborough); V. ■'. R. Meredith, and R. Sproule (Buller); { J. B. Heffermin and W. Perry (West Coast); G. H. Mason, F. T. Evans, F. I Wallburton, H. Amos Drake, and E. Wylie Canterbury); J. R. Burt, A. Ley, R. M. Isaacs, P. S. K. Macassey, and W. J. Wilson (Otago); and A. J. Geddes. T. W. Woods, C G. Wilson (Southland). The chairman in moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet, said that in Australia, South Africa, and America the game was more than satisfactory, and as far as New Zealand was concerned, it has progressed on sound lines. The bulk of the players in the Dominion were actuated by a fine sporting spirit. He had had the privilege of witnessing a number of the interprovincial matches last year, and he had seen fine football and fine players, and when the New Zealand team came to be selected this year, he was convinced that they would have a side that would compare more than favourably with those of the past. It was a matter for congratulation that the long standing dispute with the, New South Wales Union had now been settled, and the interchange of visits would be resumed this season. He thought this would do a great deal of good for the game in New Zealand. In turning to the balance-sheet he said that the loss for the season.was £1,194. Of this, £Bl7 Is 6d was attributable to the Visit of the American University team, and i really dated back for a couple of yoars, thus making the actual loss £366 19s lOd on the season. Then, there were the North v. South Island match, and the country teams niatches, which actually brought the loss on the season's operations to £4B. In 1906 their credit balance was £12,027, but at the present time it stood at £10,024, which was a | fairly considerable reduction. If they proceeded at this rate, the Union would | be in the same, position as it was some years ago. In any ordinary commer- | cial institution sound finance was held , to mean living within income, and he hoped delegates, and the management committee would take these matters, into consideration. It was, of fact that they had lost £BOO over the American University tour, but be hoped this would be recouped by a visit to America in the near future. For a long time, he had advocated that ateam should go to America, in preference to a longer tour. Mr. Macassey- seconded the motion. Mr. Woods said the executive had done very well, but they might have done -better in the matter of funds. He did not think that it wiis sound finance to lend money to public bodies at call' at a low rate of interest when they might get a great deal more by investing it in other ways. He considered that the country teams* tour should be abolished and they should increase the schools' grant. Regarding expelled persons, It had been promised by the Union that they would get the English Union to remove these disqualifications, but nothing had been done. He thought the management committee should take the sub-unions more into their confidence, Mr. E. Wylie pointed out that the management committee were'-restricted by the delegates. He agreed that there should be wider powers of inveestment, but their hands were tied. Mr. Isaacs said that the funds wen* invested on sound lines. Mr. Woods was one of the members who moved for the Southland Union to have a larg*, 6iim at the same Interest as the building society charged. Mr. K. Smyth (Hawke's Bay), said tlmt his Union suggested that trophies such as caps should be given to encourage school football. Mr. key thought the local Unions should help to foster the game among scheol children in their districts. Mr. L. Perry endorsed Mr. Ley's remarks. He pointed out that three years ago £2OO had been voted for school 'football, and ! at the following meeting it was-found that some unions had only spent half the amount allocated. Then it was reduced to £IOO at the following annual meeting, and last year raised to £l5O. Mr. G. H. Mason (Canterbury) deprecated the idea of trophies, and said the sooner they were done away with the better for the game. If a flag was given with the name of the winning teams inserted on it it would be just as much appreciated as a-leaden cup. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. The following officers were elected: Patron, Lord Islington; President, Mr. 0. H. Mason: Vice-Presidents, Dr. J. F. Bennett (Marlborough), and Messrs. A E Devore (Auckland). Clarken (South Auckland), W. B. Miller (Poverty Bay), E. Kusabs (Bay of Plenty), F. Logan (Hawke's Bay). F. D. Pellintf (Bush Districts), F. T. Bellringer (Taranaki), G. Sprlggens (Wanganui), A. M. Gibbons (Manawatu), A. Easter (Horowhenua). D. K. Logan (Wairarapa), G. F.-C. Campbell (Wellington), R. W. Styles (Nelson), G. Colvin (Buller), J. S. Vile- (West Coast), F. T. Evans (Canterbury), A. Shirtcliffe (South Canterbury), H. Harris (Otago), and H. Tressider (Southland); manageme< if committee: Messrs. G. H. Dixon. R. M. Isaacs, N. Galbraith, F. G. Wallburton, A. Laurenson, C. G, Wilson, and J. H A. Langhtoh; . Appeal Council: Messrs. G. H. Mason; W. G. Garrard, and F. T. Evans; Appeal Committee:

Messrs. C. C. Fache, F. 0. Hales, J. H. Lynskcy, V. Meredith, and K. Wylie; auditor: ?.ir. 0. Kciulici'; lion, treasurer, Mr. B. Wylie; representative on the Eiiglisn i'nion, Mr. C. Wray Palliser.

It was deckled that the Appeal Council should meet in Christelmrch and the Appeal Committee in Wellington. On the motion of Mr. Dixon, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Palliser for his services on the English Union. The Poverty Bay Union applied for a grant of £30(1 for the erection of a training hall. They stated they would give the New Zealand Union it mortgage over the property.

Mr. D- Cowan explained why the money was necessary. Ho pointed out that his union had supported the New Zealand union when the "All Black" team went Home, and this was the first occasion on which they had asked the New | Zealand union for support. It was decided to grant the amount. It was decided there should be no country rep. team this year. After discussion, £2OO was voted for the encouragement of school football, allocation to various unions being left to the Management Committee. THE ASSOCIATION GAME. KAPONGA V. STRATFORD. (Special to "News") Stratford, Last night. In the Soccer match Kaponga beat Stratford by four to nil.