FOOTBALL

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3520, 27 May 1890, Page 2

FOOTBALL

Masterwn v WellingtonA match of considerable interest was played on the Worksop road ground on Mondaj, between teams representing the Wellington and Masterton Clubs, resulting, after a rattling game, in a wiu for the former by two points, (two tries) to nil, The contest was rendered the more interesting from the fact that the winning team is considered about the best in Wellington, whilst the losers aro probably as strong as any team in the Wairarapa, and it can therefore be a subject of very little wonder that, despite counter attractions,, the attendance of the public was exceptionally large. The weather, contrary to expectation, being very fine, the fair sex were well represented. The result of the match was not unexpected, as a number of the local team were suffering from. the prevailing epidemic, whilst others —Owen and

Stewart to wit- wore prevented from playing, Wellington, however, were a good man short in Gillou. The ground being exceedingly soft from the recent rains, anything like a fast game was precluded, but taking into consideration the various snrroundings, the matoh was one of''the prottiost ever played on the Worksop road ground, Hqrne skippered the winners, whilst Hirschberg acted in like capacity for the "yollows." Punctually at 2,45 the ball wis set in motion by Mowatt, and play was taken into the middle of the field, A fine preliminary rush by the Masterton forwards almost immediately forced their opponents down. The middle of the field was then the soene of action, from whero, by a clever run onthe part of Thompson, the ball was carried into Wellington twenty-lives. Here a couple of scrums occurred, after which the Wellington forwards made a grand rush, and invaded local terri-

Tory, This, however, was not long the position of affairs, for Thompson made a couple of good runs, and, being backed up by fine forward play, placed his opponents' goal line in imminent danger, and Wellington was reluctantly compelled again to force down, Shortly after kick-out H, Perry made a brilliant run, and ilie "yellows" looked very much like scoring, when Elliotte, assuming possession of the leather, transferred the play to the centre of the field. Here scrummaging ensued, and from a kick from one of the opposing team Hill marked in his own quarters and sent the ball into touch. By good passing and brilliant forward play, together with a pretty run by Boss, Masterton territory was again invaded, but it was not long before J. Perry got possession and conveyed the sphere to the centre. Facho here took a free kick from a kuock-on, but failed, Play then resolved itself into an uncommon looseness, with the result that F. Pownall discovered the whereabouts of the ball and, to the Burning dismay of all, ran in at the east corner and drew first blood. Faclie, who took the kick, failed to increase tho score, The kick-out was followid by sorums in the centre, ending in Collins making a splendid run into Masterton's twentylives. Hirschberg, however, was equal to the occasion, and also made aolever run, transferring tho play to Wellington quarters, Scrimmaging hero took place, and the leather was at one moment m Wellington territory and the following in Masterton, The .next piece of conspicuous play was on the part of the local forwards, prominent among tho number being Eton and Day, who rushed the ball down to Wellington's goal line, aud from a kick by a visitor Hill marked in the twenty-fives. 0, Perry took a place, but the distance was rather long aud the ball fell short, Masterton made 0110 or two more good rushes, with the result that Welling, ton was again forced down, and almost immediately afterwards halftime was called the play being then in tho centre of the field. With the score at one point to nil Collins kicked off for tho visitors, and scrums in the centre at once ensued. Shortly after, Thompson made a dashing run and kicked into touch in Wellington's fifteens, The Wellington forwards then appeared to he put on -their mettle, and by grand play oarried tho ball to the centra.. Hore Collins effected a mark and kicked well down, but J, Peiry returned the sphere, and 0. Perry made a clever little run, being grassed in Wellington's fifteens. The visitors were, after brief scrummaging on their goal line, forced down. Soon afterwards, however, play was taken into Masterton territory, and from a sorum near touch in goal, Collins passed to Morrah, who took a pot, but failed. The Masterton forwards W6re now playing undauntingly, and every effort "on the part of their rivals to score was nonplussed. Not unfrequently, either, was their opponents' goal line placed in danger, and on one occasion, were it not for a slight mull, they oould not have failed to score. J, and H, Perry both made oapital runs, as did also Thompson, these players being backed up by Mowatt, Welch, and Day, who appeared to be always on the ball. From Masterton's twenty.five, Collins made the run of the day, passiug all his opponents, and in' fine style secured for his side a second try by getting over tho line near touch. The kick was taken by Fache, who again failed. With defeat staring them in the face the local boys now played with greater pluck than ever, but Wellington's hidden form was revealing itself, and it could be seen

that the game was practically over. Maaierton's goal line was frequently invaded, but by combined effort the backs prevented the score from being increased. By dashing runs on the part of Thompson, Hirschberg and tbo three Porrys, Wellington was agaijj frequently placed in difficulties. Fisher, however, made some splendid returns, and on sevwal ocoasipus relieved his side, . Another free kick ! fit goal was talio'n by Fache fronj a pass forward, but without success, and Masterton having forced down, the whistle blew with play in the centre. The game thus ended 'Wellington two points, Masterton nil. The Wellington forwards played a capital game throughout,their passing being goad, and their power in the paolie4 Boyiiiflß ' ycry' noticeable. Tbo baokswere also quite up to ilie mark. About the local team, forward and back, too muoli oanuot be said; they played like Britons almost from start to finish, and their' defeat was merely the result of being over, matched. It would be utterly invidious to mention names in the matter, each man in the field doing his best; but cheir comrades will not, we feel sure, take exception to our referring. to the brilliant play of Col|it]s, JJo|wli| Elliott' Fpw«»|(!

Hume, and Ginders for the vibtorSj 1 and Day, Mowatt, Wallace, Thompson, Hirsohberg, and Perry (8) for the home team,' Mnsterton /was umpired by Mr 8, H. Wickerson, and the visitors by Mr H, Harley, Mr T. Ellison acting 4s referee. It is needless to say the decisions given wore never disputed, The Wellington team left for home by the five o'clock train.

A scratch team of tbo Red Sta Football Club journeyed to Tenui 01 Sunday last, in order to test the skil oftho newly-formed Whareama Club The match was played on Monda; morning, so as to enable the visitor to make an early start for home, am was witnessed by a great number o spectators,. who displayed intens interest in the play of. both team throughout the game, The Star were captained byD'Aroy, and thi home team by Owen. The team o Tenuites were as follows:-Backs F. Nicol, J. Owen, A. Elder, Hudson Stewart, Vennell; Forwards: Syd Smith, Dalziel, Coburn, Inniss, A Nicholis, Hlbell, F. Groves, Speedy R, E. Maunsell, Shortly after tin game commenced, the Stars hat their opponents penned to their line and by a bit of brilliant play 0 Percy took the ball over the liue, aui D'Aroy increased the score by i neatly placed goal. Nothing elsi to either team's advantage occurrei during the remainderol'tbe first spell but several times the country tean looked dangerous, and the Stars hai to work their level best to preven their opponents from scoring. Ii the second spell, the Stars met witl an unfortunate mishap, their bes player and mainstay, Watson, bariuj to be carried off tbe field with, it i surmised, the small bone of liia le< broken. Afterthi?, Tenui proved th aggressors, and they played a real! splendid game, tbeir backs passinj and running in fine style, Owen am Hudson proving hosts in themselves Although the Stars played their best the combined play of the opposini Forwards, with H, Speedy always ti Hie front, proved too much for them ind Arthur Nicholis placed the firs iryto the credit of Tenui after i smart bit of play, The kick at goa ivas a failure, Shortly after, Owei wished up a grand dodgy ruu b; jetting over the line, and Hudsoi sonverted it into a neat goal. Owei igain upheld his reputation by gettini i third try, which, however, was no ncreased by Stewart. Thus endei ;he game, Wbareama five points Stars three. Too much cannot b laid of the play of the viotors, wh ia?e several men in its ranks wh vould shine in any team in thi listrict. The Stars, although onl; t mixed team, had several players c lote with them, and it must b idmitted that a country team tlia lould lower their colors must be fa ibove the average. After their displa; ifyestevday, we may expect to hea nore this season of the Whaream: football Club. Our boys speak ver; lighly of the treatment thoy receive! it the hands of the Tenui footballen md the settlers generally, and hopi gain to meet their opposing kickists lefore the season concludes. The; vere entertained at a diuner by the nembers of tbeWhareama Club, am; he whole time thoy put up at Mrs ken's Hotel proved most enjoyable. ]he Stars arrived in Masterton last light shortly after eight o'clock, horoughly pleased with their trip to ?enui.

■ The football match Municipal Football Club v To Whiti Rovers, resulted in another win for tho former by three points (1 goal) to nil.

The Carterton llivals wore defeated by the Melrose (Wellington) Club yesterday by ten points to nil. The country team were assisted by Bauraber and Leo, of the Ponekes, Eketahuna Road BoardThe ordinary monthly , meeting of the above Board was held on Saturday, May 24th, Present—Messrs Matheson (chairman), Anderson, Fogden, Dowsott, and Neilson. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed, On tho motion of Mr Anderson, secouded by the Chairman, it was dooided that all motions bo written by tho mover, Correspondence Inwards. From J. Carter, re road that he is rated for, complaining that nothing had been done to it, It was resolved that Mr Carter be informed that there is no funds available.

From T. Parsons and others, praying that tho central road be made passable. Resolved, that petitioners bo notified that there is no funds. From Charles Monaghan re road lino through his land. A considerable amount of correspondence was read on this subject. There seemed to be some misunderstanding with Mr Monaghan re sketch of plan. It was ultimately decided that the Clerk write to him on tho subject. From 0. J. Higgins, re state of central Mangaono road leading to his section, offering to repair the road for half the estimated oost. Resolved, that Mr King report on it. From Bank of New Zealand re opening bank at Ekotahuna. From same re £25 Cs 3d; account ef Board £5116s 2d. From John Vile, refusing to pay for timber off his property. From Mr Beard ro Court case. From Mr Yenson; referred to tho Mauriceville Road Board, From Mr Beard re meeting members. From E, Gulch, re bridge, Parkville block, asking if £ls iiad not been voted by the Board for it.

From Mr Dawson, giving notice to the Board ro action of contractors in plaoing, rubbish on his land. Resolved that Mr King be instructed to see that justice be'done to all parties. From J. Barron, refusing to go on with contraot No 15, as lie liaij mado a mistake hi his tender, and requesting a refund of deposit, £5. It was decided that the matter stand over ■till next meeting, and in the meantime Mr King tako over the contract, fresh tenders to be called. It was resolved that fresh tenders be called for contract No 14. From Chapman aud Fitzgerald re writ of Supreme Court with regard to Moeller aud Jensen aud Hounslow. Mr Tosswill waited on the Board for Messrs tyoeller and Jopn, and requested tiiq Ijoard to' retain the money for contraot, From Mr Woolf, Btating tliat ho had made a mistake In numbering bis contracts, 10,11, aud 12; they should have been, 10,11,18; aud requesting payment of balance, The following accounts were passed for paymentM P Britt, £17408,. Dawßon .£2l ss, Chisholm'. illO, Caffrey £B, Brown £2 3s 7d, Bayliss £1219s 7d, Bayliss £4 2s Od, Britt £sl4s 3d, Britt £94 Ids Od, Dawson JBs'Qd, flalburg

and iCo £ls, Woolf £B9 148 Kenny £6O, King £25 18s 2d Chisholm, .£l2l 9a Gd; Kelliher, £2O; Halbarg & Co., £6; Spackman, 411; Maunsell, £4 la; Dawson, £6 13s; Sheehan, £l7; Barron, £9; Johnsbnrg, £l4s, Total— £71618a 4d. Mr Nicliol waited on the Board, stating that as he owed the Board LI, if the latter was agreeable he would spend it on the track. Agreed to. Regarding Mr Ho unslow's contract,an attachment for wages and an order wag made. The Chairman stated that no money could be paid, as the contractor had not been paid. Mr Tosswill requested payment oil account.

Mr Hounslow said ha wished the Board to retain the money for wages, Mr Murdoch stated that there were m w ? iliu S '' ie ' r money. Mr Tosswill said there bad been over LBO paid lor wages on this' contract by Moeller & Jensen. The Chairman liked to see wages men paid, 6 Mr fteilson moved that 110 money be paid till the Wednesday night at a special meeting. Seconded by. Mr l'ogdeti, the special meeting to be held on Friday night next at 7 p.m. With regard to the bridge across Tylers creek, Mr King reported that plans had net been completed, but they would bs completed by Monday Sd teadera would .be Mr Mean wanted to know if all thirds had been spent in ParkviUe. iho ohairman replied that the thirds would all be spent on the toads m the district. ■ The ohairman moved that pigeon holes be nmdo for the convenience of the clerk, . resolved that culverts bo pat blidjo " Fpronch t0 Parkvillß .1 nt{ lu "' D 8 ratepayers list it was decided tuat all defaulting ratepayers bo' The clerk was authorised to bnv what paper lie required. , ; ™ moved by Mr A, Anderson, I that the Maunceville and'Alfredtou i f o "™. bo .communicated with ro . "ion of a county. Seconded by , Mrjogden and carried. I fi, e5 p V i'■' " ut application bo mada to the Pahiatua County re part pay* 1 J" en^ol 'jJßeofthe road, application ) ~ favorable reply be obtained from , he Board re formation of County at ) ~e , meeting, it was resolved s tllat ™ members oftho district be P communicated with, f , P ™ decided that a meeting of b "?' e g®tes of the Alfredton, Maurice* t ™\ l Eketahuna Soad Boards t beheld on Saturday, June 7th, at 11 y formation of a County, r , As this terminated all the general a, ousmess, the Board went into com* „ mittee,