FOOTBALL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5009, 25 April 1895, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

WAIRARAPA RUGBI UNION.

The annual meeting of tlio Wairavapa Rugby Uniou was held at the Marquis of Normanby Hotel, Carterton, last evening, the following delegates beingpresent:—Messrs Norton, Jeffries, and Morris (Stars), D'Arcy, Perry, McGovern (Masterton), Hansen and Bennett (Orientals) Pratt, I. Manihera, W. Manihera (Kohitangita), Roicl, Fairbrother, Telford (Carterton), J Card (Featherston). Greytown was unrepresented. Mr A. N. Norton was voted to the chair. The report and balance slieot for the year ending 31st March was read, aud showed a credit balanco of £7l3s lOd. The Secretary in reading the annual report regretted to say that a careful investigation of the Union's affairs had failed to find it in the healthy stato it might otherwise be. Two heavy items appearingoutstauding in the balance sheet of £l3 duo to Hawke's Bay Union, and £lO to N.Z. Rugby Union, with sundry other accounts, brought the total amount of liabilities up to £3O. This was indeed a great handicap to commence the season with. He however hoped that by aliliated Clubs promptly paying their subscriptions, and by the careful election of a good executive for the coming year, the next balanco sheet would be somewhat reverse to that produced to-night. The report concluded by asking the Delegates to exhort their Clubs to put even greater enthusiasm in the welfare of the Union, and that the results depended entirely on their efforts, On the motion of Mr McGovern, seconded by Mr Hansen, the report was adopted. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows : Patron;— W. C. Buchanan M.H.R., (re-elected) ; PresidentE. M. D. Whatman, (re-elected); Vice-Presidents—S. Mahupuku, A. H. Knowles, Dr Butement, 0, Fairbrother, J. McKenna, C. Rogers, W. C. Cargill, A. Walker, Dr Johnston; Secretary, A. E. D'Arcy, (reelected) ; Treasurer, W. Jeffries, MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, Mr Hansen euggestod that each Club be represented. Mr Card disagreed and on being put to the meeting Mr Hansen's motion was earned, The following were then elected:

F. McGovern, E. Udy, J. Card, Fairbrother, Jeffries and H, Pratt, Senior Match Committee: Messrs D'Arcy, Wilsone, Pratt, Beard and Fairbrother. Jnnior Match Committee: All captains of Jnnior Clubs, the final selection to bo left in tho hands of the outsiders to bo elected by tho captains, Vice-President N.Z.R.U, E.M.D. Whatman; Delegate N.Z.R.U., A. E. D'Arcy. OENBRAL. Mr Hansen urged upon the Union the necessity of providing competition among the Thursday afternoon footballers in order to encourage the furtheranco of football. Mr D'Arcy supported the suggestion and pointed out that little or no extra (rouble would be incurred by the Union. He suggested a Thursday Flag Competition or Banner. Mr Bennett spoke on behalf of Orientals and Mr Card on behalf of Featherston,

Mr Jeffries supported the idea, and on behalf of various Junior Clubs urged the Union to provide some trophy or banner for Junior competition during the coming senSon, Mr Morn's gavo notice of motion for the next general meeting that: " In the event of no banner or trophy being given by an outsider, the Wairarapa Rugby Union provide one for the Junior Clubs during the coming season," This was seconded by Mr Pratt,

Mr Jeffries gave notice of motion for next general meeting: That rule 28 be altered to read "' That no player be allowed to take part in any union match unless be be a honafnk resident of tho district for at least six weeks prior to , date of match." This was seconded by Mr Fairbrother. It was decided that the arranging of a Thursday competition among football clubs be delayed until tho Secretary ascertain what clubs will be able to take part. The Secretary informed the meeting that there was a probability of Auckland aud Canterbury visiting tho Wairarapa this season, The drawings for cup fixtures will take place early next week in Masterton. This being all the business of the meeting a vote of thanks to the Secretary and Chairman terminated the proceedings.

XOTES. At the W.R.U. meeting last evening it was decided to open the season of cup fixtures on the 18th May. Kohitangita will probably have a senior and junior team competing this season.

Mr 11. 13. Tucker, of the Marquis of Normaiiby Hotel, has given a ball to the Unionior competition during tho coming season., In reply totho captain of the Junior Stars last evening, the Secretary to the Union informed him be could find no trace of the gold medal given last year, for the winners of the Junior Championship. Ho would make enquiries in the meantime and see what could be do.ie in the matter.