FOOTBALL

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3287, 20 August 1889, Page 2

FOOTBALL

N-Z- Native Team v. Wairarapa.

Wairabapa. footballers have for a long time been on the jiii vivi for a visit from the Native footballers, who have lately returned from a tour of England and Australia, Since arriving in New Zealand they have been victorious in every match played, and on Saturday last beat the Christchurch reps by fifteen points to nil, This drubbing had the effect of creating an impression abroad that Wairarapa would not have a show against such exponents of the game, but if ever they were taken aback, they were on this occasion. The visitors arrived by the morning's train from Wellington, and were met at the station in a most cordial manner by the Reception Committee. Two large drags, decorated with the colors of the opposing teams, and the handsome banner of the Masterton Club in the -front, conveyed the distinguished visitors to tho Club Hotel, where Host Elkins • had a splendid repast in readiness. Justice being done to this part of the programme, the officers of the Union took the team round the outskirts of our town in conveyances, showing them the chief places of interest«» route, and the Natives expressed themselves highly pleased with their outing. The weather, contrary to' general expectations (for up to Sunday evening it had been raining heavily) was beautiful, the clerk of the weather in his mercy turning off the taps, and directed ths welcome rays of old Sol on us, with a clear blue skj, to the delight of everybody, About two o'clock yesterday afternoon Queen-street presented a very gay appearance, conveyances of all descriptions coming in from the back country and Lower Valley townships, and the crowd round the Club Hotol, endeavoring to catch a glimpse of the heroes of the day, was immense At a quarter to three the crowd commenced wending their way to the soeno of the struggle-the Park Oval—and some half-dozen moneytakers had an exceedingly lively time for a short period. It is estimated that fully 2500 persons attended the match, and tho arrangements were so well managed that one and all were in the position to see every point of tho game, no one being allowed inside the Oval fence. The teams arrived on the ground at three o'clock, and wero greeted, by the public with a very hearty reooption as they entered tho arena. A better day for a good exposition of the game could not be wished for, the ground being in splendid order, the recent rain making it light and springy, Tho game itself must be acknowledged by all to be the host display of football and tho most oxciting ever seen in tho Wairarapa, both from a players' point of view and that of the speotator. Brilliant play on both sides seemed to be the order ot the day, and it will be a long time before lovers of the game will forget the display ot yesterday. Wairarapa has indeed every cause to be pleased with the excellent stand her representatives made on this occasion, and the Natives frankly aver that they had to play their very hardest in order to secure the win, The play of the Wairarapa in the first spell was quite on a par with that of the visitors, and when about ten minutes after the game started Joe Perry crossed the line the applause was deafening. The passing of tho Native baoks was at all times brilliant, and the splendid dashes of Madigan, and the dodging tactics of Gage, frequently called forth hearty applause. Many people were surprised at the fine form shown by the Wairarapa men, and their forwards, more especially Day, G. Weloh, Watson and Mitchell, were truly samples of what forwards should be, the above named quartette being always on the ball, never tiring, and dribbling to each other like artists. The forwards of the Natives, of course, are well up in every fine point of tho game, audit was soon seen that the reputation they had brought was not belied. The Wairarapa backs were'never seen in better form, scarcely a mis-

take being uiado, and all playinj into each others' hands with tha unselfishness that should mark i true footballer. Before passing on h a resume of the play, we must cou gmtulate the people generally upoi their orderly anil impartial conduct They as readily recognised any gooi play of the visitors as any of'tha commodity ontho part of the local team, and applauded alike when eithe: team scored. The teams as placed in the flelc were as follows; N.Z. Native Team, (Black,) Back, W. Warhrick; three-quarter; 0. Madigan, W. Wynward, Gage; Halves, Elliott, F. Warbrick, H Wynyard; Forwards, Ellison, G. Williams (captain), Tairaroa, Nehua A. Warbrick; Maynard, Taare, Rene Umpire, Mr Joo Wnrl)i-iclc. Wairarapa Team, (Green.) Full-buck : D'Arcy (Capt.); three quarters: Udy, Knllangher und Mc Carthy; Halves: Baumber, Pani and Perry; forwards: Welch, Day Eagle, Watson, Percy, C. Udy, Amos and Mitchell. Umpire, Mr E. S Hirschberg. Mr Harry Eoborts, of'tho Ponekc Club, Wellington, was chosen referee The play started soon after threi o'clock with the exchange of cheer: by the teams, and the Natives shout' ing their football cry. The ball was kicked off by Williams for the visitors and was immediately returcd by Pani H. Wynyard ran, and kicked t< D'Arcy, who safely put the leathe out of bounds. Neither side coult boast of any udvantago until Watsor came through with the bull at his fee and gained a considerable distance For an infringement, W. Wynwan obtained a free kick, and Baurnbe getting hold made things interesting by running round the men till the redoubtablo Ellison laid him low The latter player in turn made a gram run, and was not brought down til Kalaugher was reached, Prom ur ensuing free kick, D'Arcy and Elliot exchanged, and from some prettj passing, Madigan made a bold rush but was sent out by M'Carthy. Pla; of an exciting nature was now enactei near tho home teams' line, where Pan was conspicuous for his good defensiv play, and by the efforts, of thi sterling little player the threatened danger was averted. W. Warbricl obtained possession, and passei several before ho was intercepted b; Baumber, Joe Perry essayed a tellinj run along the line, and a strom attack was kept up by Udy, Watsoi and Mitchell, carrying the ball th whole length of the field, and Joi Perry carried it over the lino, scorinj first blood. E. I'dy took the kick but failed to increase. Kalaughe: returned the Mck.off,and Udy receive a mark. From his kick, by good fol lowing up, be stopped Wynward' return, and Ellison marked, som long kicking following. More splen did passing by the blacks enablei Gage to gain some distance by i dodgy run, but ho could not get pas Kalaugher. A loose rush carried tin play into the Greens' territory, an< Udy kicked down the field, Agaii the play was in dangerous proximit to the Greens' line, which Pcrr cleverly relieved, by punting to Gngt who narked and placed for Ellison but the ball hit the opposing forward and was taken down the Held Baumber put in a tellmg run, am passed to McCarthy, who kicked out Madigan got through the forward with a strong run, but Joe Perr getting hold made his way to lb full back, before whom he bad to bow Udy and Welch dribbled on,'am Woiraropa were awarded,a free kia in the Natives twenty-lives, fror which Baumber placed a pretty goal Score—Wairarapa 4, Natives nil Williams kicked off, and his teon responded with a mighty rush ti D'Arcy, who kicked to Ellison, tha player essaying a run, and crossed th< coveted line, Score 4—l, Som long kicking followed, ending in scrum at half way, and from a fre kick Gage sent it out at th corner, Watson now cime ti the rescue with a dribble, nni Madigan, Wynward, and Gage kop the leather between them till Madigai wns grassed by D'Arcy, just on the point of scoring. Pani punted, am the Green forwards again rushec along the field, Baumber spoiling Taare from a return, Tho ball wai kept rolling by Mitchell arid Eagle and the latter picking up rushed past the backs and safely secured anothei try between the posts. Baumber was again entrusted with the kick, but failed to register the three points, Score, s—l, The Natives wero now playing all they knew, and the magnificent passing of their backs fairly nonplussed tho opposing forwards, and time after time Gage or Madigan would dodge through tho crush, hut the Green backs were always on tho look out, Kalaugher proving himself a hard man to pass. From a good rush the ball went over the line and Kalaugher had. Iq force. The kick off was called back for oh" side play, and a scrum was formed at the twenlyfivoflag, Wairarapa holding their own, and ending in Gage obtaining a free kick; that player potted for goal, but only succeeded in getting a poster, Tough play ensued in tho centre, where it was when half timo was called, the scoro standing in favor of Wairarapa by 5 to 1. After changing gaols, Day kicked oil for Wairarapa, and the Natives following up Madigan'a return, soon had Wairarapa penned in their twenty-five's. Watson and Day came through with a splendid dribble, and traversed a considerable portion of the field hoforo being stopped by W, Warbrick, who kicked' out at half-way, Taiaroa had the ball at bis feet, and was very near scoring when D'Arcy kicked down,, and Eagle following up carried the hall to Madigan, who passed to Gage, and be got away till Kalaugher was •eached. The play was very fast at ;his stage, and tho lino form of tho Natives helped them greatly to keep Wairarapa on tho defensive, Madi;an made several onslaughts, but ilways fell before reaching the inc, and Ellison, leading the loose •ushes, was playing a magnificent <arae. Kalaugher made a run, and .vheu collared passed to Mitchell, who javo Wynward a murk, and this 'layer kicked for goal, but fell short, 3'Arcy kicking to Madigan. A ilcav run, uud pass.to Gage followed, he latter playnr dodging in spleudid ;tylo fell to Joe Perry, who ran, and >y a magnificent bit of play oncomoro rossed the line. Baumber took the ;ick, and put it over the bar. B—l, Sllison kicked off, and the Natives gain livening up, took the sphere to he Green's twenty-five's, where a iretty run by Gage enabled him o get in front of the posts nd pot a beautiful goal, amidst pplause, 8-4, Pani.kicked hi«li, nd obtaining it again, ran out, A oose rush by the Natives to their pponent's line, and run and kick by V. Warbrick, forced Wairarapa down. In naming, McCarthy passed several ien till Warbrick was encountered,

Ellison printed and followed tip quickly, spoilt tho return, and Mndignii iijjnin mado n despontte effort to score, but D'Arcy. proved a stuiuliliug _ Idock. Gage obtained possession, and this splendid back obtained another try at 'the corner post. Williams failed in the kick, 8-5.- It, was now ovidont to all that the visitors were playing to win, and Ellison, by magnificent play, fell on the b;ill over the line, gaining another point. Williams again failed. B—G. Waiiarapa now livened \i\\Mand Day ran well, taking the play to v tho other end of tho field, whero some, passing, for which the Natives aro famous, took place between Madigan, Gage, and Tuare, and play was once more on/j coveted line, Baumbnr relieving Wpressurc. Gago was once moro conspicuous by. his splendid play, and running, till stopped, passed to Ellison, who for a second time passed the line. Nelflii took th» kick, f no goal resulting, B—7. Wairarapa was now playing a fiue defensive game, continually stopping the magnificent rushes of - the opponents, and by the play for some considerable time it was thought tho score would not be altered. Gage tried a pot,. but the * ball fell short, Joe Perry got got the ball, and surprised everybody by gallantly working his way through all the forwards to Madigan, who smartly stopped his proceeding. A free kick for Wairarapa transferred the play lo the centre, from which point Walson iind Perry made anothi-c desperate. ifort to score, butWarbiaft their chai.ee by kicking out, Vflr;. fast give ar-d take play followed, ar/j' ended in Ih« Natives making a grand combined rush to the other end, where an unlucky mistake occurred, and the . Natives were awarded 'a treo kick nearly opposite tho posts. The. ball was placed for Ellison, and another threo points was recorded, bringing up their score to ten points, Ellison's goal thus proving the winning kick, Wairarapa rallied, and by play placed Native territory oner) more in jeopardy, but tho opposing forwards proved invincible, and after another exhibition of Madigan's running powers, and a strong return by Baumber, the whistle bbw, ending the game, with another victory to tha credit of the Natives by lOpoiuts to 8.

The visitors were at once driven back to the Club, where they changed, afterwards visiting different places of interest in the town.

Smoke Concert. ~ Tho visitors were entertained in thev evening by a smoke- concert piven in their lioimr at the Club Hotel, where . Host Elliina kept up the roputation he, has gahietl.by providing a tasteful apread. Between seventy nndoighty enthusiasts were present, and a very pleasant evening was spent amid songs, toasts, and speeches, The followiu? gentlemen favoured the company with songs all of which received rapturoiiß encores:— Messrs Wickorson, Nelma, (Joleman, Young, Bronmor, Taiaroa, Thompson, Roborts, and Igsjulden. Mr G. H. Smith ocoupied tho chair, supported ciim> each aide by the captains of the Messrs Williams and D'Arcy. Speeches > during the evening wero given by tho .. Chairman, and Messrs W, Wynyard, Bremner, Eyon, D'Arcy, Williams, Snodgrass, Itoberts, and E Hirschberg v During the speech of Mr Williams, in response to tho toast of " The Visitors," that gentleman said that tho team they had vanquished that day was without doubt the strongest they had met as yet in New Zealand, and stated that it was only by working extra hard they had managed to avert a dofeat. He hoped to seo a Wairarnpa team go south, and felt ' sure that if they played the toams ofjjflfr , big cities, thoy would return with a goSH ■' record. The concert dismissed about 11 o'clock, in order that the Natives might procure a rest beloro [laying Wellington to-day.

In the match.against Marlborough played at Blenheim on Monday, the Napier team wag dofeated by four points to ml,

The following will represent Wairarapa South in tho North v South football match at Carterton next Saturday:—Fnll-Qaok. A. Udy, threequarters, Kallaugher, E. Udy, *. McCarthy; halvesfLucena, Baumber; f* forwards, Bugle;. Nicholson, Tyler, ' MoKonzie, Mitchell, Amos, J. Beard, Q. Humphries and C, Udy, The Canterbury Union has suspended W. Wynyard and Taiaroa, ot the Native team, for disputing the decision of fclio referee A Page from Real Liie.

The following is the text of thai, letter written by Captain Ballo, fouu** in his room after hia suicide,' on Monday last at Napier, addressed to liia brother;-Well I guess I have run the length of my tether and failed. 1 huve not been at all well for a long time, and seem to get worse, SoraetiiiHs I feel quito giddy and fererish. Perhaps I could got well again by going to the Hospital, only to get sick again. I think it by far the best plan to pack up and avoid it all, I would havodonoib long ago only it requires courage. Wo have all the instincts to cling to life, miserable though it may bo, expecting something which novor comes. At any rate in my case tlioro can be no crime, No one is depending on mo for a living; no ouo will regret my departure I was never blessed with the gift of making friends, I found it out years ago that I was a hasty, disagreeabio fellow, whoso company people did not care about, so I have kept pretty much to myself during tho years. I think that üblow IbafW many years ago has had a lot to do" with it, I could never forget it. I never told you much about it, Well, never mind, let it die with me. Life has not beon a pleasure to me for many years, and I am sure that it is not a pleasure to look forward to poverty and a miserable,' lonely old age. I rekon it is far more sensible to pack up and skit now beforol lose what little I have than wjijt till it is all gone. What little I have will help you on your dreary journey. You may be able to take in a reef and sail a littlo easier. You will find a will in a tin in the top drawer. I know your troubles • will be that I shall go to hell. Well, if I believed in such nonsense, I should prefer that placo to tho company of idiots, ranters and Salvation howlers, &c, Well, you and I never agree on that point, hut you remember what I told you before that the only difference between us is this—You try (as I did for years) to make yourself beliove thajg you knownothingaboutit, I have trietr to_ do what is right, and sometimes failed. I never posed for a saint. The future I dread not, and the eternal Sabbath with psalm and harp, singing and playing I have no wish for Yes; if the Sabbaths were the same as when wo wero at home, with music, singing, and dancing, 1 wuuiil say yes, by all means, but the English Sabbath, no thank you. No that would be he hell indeed or purgatory. Well, you will please me by wearing no crape." There

was no foar of dccoascd dying in poverty as ho had landed property in Napier and money in the bank at interest, Deceased was a Dane. -Post, Rabbit ExterminationVictoria lias tried every known method for the extermination of rabbits and has como to tlio conclusion that tho only suro method of securing success is by tho united action of settlers in erecting wire-netting rub-hit-proof fencos ondjdiggiiig out every burrow within such enclousures, The Victorian Government have introduced r Bill by which it is proposed to Bupply wiro-nctling, atan estimated cost of LlB to L&Lunilp, through the Shire Councils toWe farmers, the amount to bo paid back without interest by annual instalments in ten years, The proposal is that a parish containing perhaps sixteen selectors of 300 aens each, should join in applying for fencing in tho whole 4800 acres, and should then, having put up tho fence, combine together to destroy, and to dig out tho burrows of all rabbits within the fence Tho Government proposo to rely on the Shiro Councils to got in tho money, but declare they will not stop their subsidies if any ot the instalments are in nrrear. Tho Bill proposes to supersede the Rabbii Boards by the establishment of cental authority,