OTAHUTI NOTES.

Digger (Invercargill RSA), Issue 25, 3 September 1920, Page 6

OTAHUTI NOTES.

Last Saturday saw the final match for the Shield between Waianiwa and Otahuti teams. After a hard, close game, the Waianiwa team were victorious, kicking a penalty goal shortly before time. The Otahuti forwards put up a great exhibition in defence against a considerably heavier pack, and their stubborn opposition kept the opposing forwards at bay during the greater part of the second spell. Cbntrary to expectations, there was little back play, it being perhaps the closest match of the season, and the forward division of both sides had a very hot time. Dr. Ritchie Cfawford controlled the game in his usual able manner. An appreciative tea was served in the hall after the match, at which a pleasant half-hour was spent by a large gathering of the sporting community. Mr David McFarlane, as President of the Otahuti Club thanked the Waianiwa team for the splendidly clean game they had played, and for the excellent refreshments provided. Mr J. Galt for the Waianwia Club, responded in his usual humorous ajui capable manner. Later in the evening, a smoke concert was held, being attended by numerous players and supporters of the Waianiwa, Otahuti, and Wrights Bush Clubs. The usual toasts were honoured in an enthusiastic manner, and many excellent speeches made, besides vocal efforts of an extraordinary high character ; the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" brought a memorable evening to a close.