SPORTS AND PASTIMES

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2167, 16 April 1908, Page 3

SPORTS AND PASTIMES

FOOTBALL. P.B« RUGBY UNION. - ANNUAL MEETING. Tho annual general mooting ol tho Povorty Bay Rugby Football Union was held in tho Masonic Hotel last night, Mr. 11. E. Maudo in tho chair. There was a fair attendance. Tho minutes of tho last general meeting having been read and confirmed, tho secretary (Mr. D. Cowan) read tho annual report and balancesheet, which showed a profit on tho year’s working of £145 10s sd. In moving tho adoption of the roport and bnlanco-sheet, tho Chairman commented on tho exceedingly prosperous condition of tho Union, which was, ho said, iir a most satisfactory position. Referring to tho ground, tho Chairman stated that there was still a good deal of exponso to be borno to put it in proper order. Speaking of tho late Chairman (Mr. IV. Miller), the Chairman was most eulogistic, and referred to him as tho mainstay of Rugby football in tho district. Ho moved that tlio report and balance-sheet bo adopted.

Mr. J. S. AVauchop soconded tho motion, and referred to tlio small attendance, saying that ho thought they might take it as a compliment and as an ovidenco of tho fact that tho players must bo satisfied with the way tho Union had been carrying on their work. Personally ho would havo liked to seo moro Takitimu and West End plovers. Mr J. A. Eaton asked why tho vicopresidonts’ ticke-ts were not sent out last year. Mr. Wauchop explained that it was really tho fault of tho secretaries, of tho different clubs in not forwarding tho os duo from each vice-president’s subscription. Tho motion, when put to the mooting, was carried unanimously. Mr, J. S. Wauchop moved: “That Rulo 5 bo altered to read—-‘That there shall bo a Management Committeo of two (2) delegates from each club, together with a Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer, who shall be appointed at tho annual meeting of delegates, and who need not necessarily be delegates; a majority of such Committee to form a quorum.” Mr. Cowan seconded tho motion, and tho Chairman said that tho time had no doubt arrived when such a proceeding was absolutely necessary. Some discussion followed, and eventually the motion was carried unanimously. The election of officers was then proceeded with, and resulted as follows:—President, Mr. E. Murphy; vice-presidents, Messrs J. J. Martin (Kaiti-City), G. K. Tasloy (West End), and A. AV' Rees (Takitimu); secretary, Mr. E. L. Maude; treasurer, J. S. Wauchop; auditors, Messrs R. D. B. Robinson and C. M. Sargisson: management committee-, Messrs 11. Bright, J. S. AVauchop (Takitimu), H. E. Maude and J, A. Eaton (KaitiCity), G. K. Pasley and L. B. Sherriff (AVest End); vice-president of N.Z. Rugby Union, Mr.. AV. Miller; delegate to N.Z. Union, .Mr. H. B. Lusk (Hawke’s Bay); chairman, Mr.„H. E. Maude.

Mr. Maude returned thanks for his election to the office of chairman, and said that lie would do his best to conserve the interests of Ilugby football in the district.

Mr. Bright moved that the great appreciation of Mr. AAL Miller’s services in the past be recorded on the minutes. This was seconded by the chairman, and carried/ amidst applause. Mr. E. L. Maude moved a hearty of thanks to the retiring officers. Mr Hay seconded the motion, which was carried.

Mr. Wauchop moved that special mention be recorded on the minutes of the splendid services of tlio retiring secretary (Mr. D. Cowan). Mr. Cowan replied briefly, thanking the members for their many kindnesses, and expressing regret that owing to his studies he was unable to continue in the position. Tho question of the appointment of the captain of the representative fiften by tho management committee was brought lip, and most of tho members expressed themselves as in favor of tho proposal. The meeting concluded with a. vote of thanks to the chair.

The report as presented dealt with the very successful year which had been experienced, and stated that keen interest had been taken by both the players and the public in the different competitions, with the result that the attendances at the different matches easily excelled those of jirevious years. Reference was also made to the accident insurance fund, which was inaugurated last year, and which proved a great success. One hundred .and eleven players subscribed to tho fund, and injured footballers were aided to the extent of £l2. Tho matter of club finance was also dealt with in the report, which showed that the matter had been taken in hand by the Union early in the season, and by-laws had been framed whereby no member was allowed to play for his club after a certain date unless lie was financial, nor could lie participate in accident benefits. “The result of this,”- says the report, “proved successful beyond all hope, and consequently all clubs have been placed on an excellent financial basis.”

FINANCIAL RESULTS OF PROBLACKS’ TOUR. Press Association. WELLINGTON, April 15. Among the passengers from Sydney by the Moeraki this morning was, Mr. H.IJ. Palmer, manager of tlie New Zealand Professional Football team, which lately toured ' the north oi' England., Mr. Palmer left the team in Australia, where they have a number of matches to play, and has come to New Zealand for a brief business visit, " his intention being to return to Sydney next week. It was pointed out to Mr. Palmer by a “Pest” reporter that a balance-sheet, forwarded' from London, was published purposely to show a profit on the tour of £6279. According to Mr. Palmer, the figures in a number , of cases are underestimated, as the men each received more than the amount, £216, therein stated. He must, he added, ask to 'lie excused from giving information on the subject in the absence of direct authority from the committeo of management, which had not authorised any official publication of the figures. Mr. Palmer further added that he aiul the members of the team were all in good health. Smith had thrown in his lot with the Oldham Club. He did not receive a regular salary, but was paid so much a match. McGregor, formerly of Petone, had gone into partnership with a member of the Gloucester cricket team in the athletic outfitting line. Gleeson is visiting friends in Ireland.

BILLIARDS. The championship games were continued last night, when Te Kani Pore beat iM. .Johns by the narrow margin of' two points. The game was a most exciting one, and occupied 1 hour and 35 minutes. The games will be continued to-night- and every succeeding evening at 7.30. ROWING POVERTY BAY CLUB. The races for Air. 11. Sandlant’s •fold medal, in connection with the ibovc club, were continued last light, when B. Lowe (14scc) beat P. ileymour (22sec) by a length and a half, after a good race. The races will be continued to-night, when F. K. Porter (20sec) will .meet F. D. Fox (22sec). . GISBORNE CLUB. The final of tlie Gisborne Club’s maiden sculling competition was rowed last night, E. Luttre.ll and L. Gideon being the contestants. Air. B. Bright acted as starter, and got the men away in excellent, fashion. Luttrell established a slight lead at

the start, ancl -by the time, the junction of tlio rivers was reached was a clear length in front. From tlio bridge onward Gideon put in some good work, and rapidly overhauling his opponent gained tho judge s verdict by throe feet after a slashing race.

CRICKET. EDEN v. -POVERTY BAY ELEVEN COLLAPSE OF THE LOCAL TEAM The visiting Eden Club commenced their series ol matches against a Poverty >Bav eleven yesterday at tlio Victoria Domain. Tlio visitors won tho toss, and decided to .bat, hut did not- make a very good start, throe wickets being down for 17 runs. Tho next wicket carried tho total to 73, and the whole side wero disposed of for 139 rims. Murdock (48), Tlot-son (44 not out), and Olliff (15) wore tlio chief contributors, and'obtained their runs by excellent cricket. ■On tbo local moil going to tlio wickets a very poor stand was made against the bowling of Olliff and Somerville, and only 37 runs wero shown on tho scoring-board when tlio last wicket fell. None of tlio batsmen obtained double figures. Poverty Bay being 102 runs in arrears followed on, but still further disastor awaited them. After a most phenomenal innings tho wliolo side were dismissed for tho absurdly small total of 10 runs, 7 of which were extras. Murdoch and Hobson bowled in this innings, and tnc former obtained 6 wickets for 1 run. Olliff in tho first innings obtained tho lino averngo of seven wickots for 12 runs. Schofield and Monk were the most successful bowlers for Poverty Bay. The following are tho dotails of tho day’s play:

TO-DAY’S MATCH. To-day and to-morrow the Poverty Bay Representative Eleven will meet tho visitors, play commencing each day at 10 a.m. The visitors’ team will be the same as that which played yesterday, and the local team has been selected as follows:—A. Young, C. Lasker, R. G. Hallamore, J. A. Gibson, AV. A. J. Gibson, A. M. Howden, C. Trafford-Reynolds, R. 11. A'allance, J. Pine, G. Barker, It. AV. Cary. THE TURF. RAND-AVICK NEAVvS. (Received April 15, 11.43 a.m.) SYDNEY, April 15. In tlie semi-final gallops, •Maranui, with a light-weight up, did a pleasing six furlongs in lmin 17:]sec. AAraipuna did seven furlongs in lmin 33 sec. Togo galloped an easy mile in lmin 49sec. Poseidon rattled over ten furlnogs in 2min 13£sec. These were the best gallops of tho morning. The Jockey Club 'increased the entrance fee to 20 guineas. The stakes in various events next year havo been increased by £4150, including the •Derby to £3OOO, the Spring IS takes to £IOOO, and tho Metropolitan and Sydney Clip each to £2500. The Herald states that Elevation’6 lameness is due to striking himself badly. REPORT RE ELEVATION UNCONFIRMED. AVELL-IN-GTON, April 15. In connection . with tho message that Elevation had displayed, signs of lameness after doing a gallop yesterday morning at ltandwick, no confirmation of the report has been received by Mr. AV. E. 13 id will. Elevation has at times an action which might deceive course watchers, and it may prove to be a case of a jarred joint or muscle strain. In the absence of -advice from the trainer, Air. AV. H. Turnbull, who represents Air. AA’. E.' Bidwill, is of opinion that nothing can be seriously amiss with the colt.. United Press Association—Copyright (Received April 15, 11.15 p.m,) SYDNEY, April 15. Elevation was given quiet exercise, and seems very sore.

EDliiN. Gordon, lbw, b Glcnnio Taylor, c Howe, b Schofield Somerville, b (Schofield (Murdock, lbw, b Schofield .. Olliff, st McConnell, b Davis Hobson, not out • 'Mills, b Monk • Brown, c Burke, b Monk Buckland, c 'Glennie, b Schofield'. Buckley, c Sharp, b Monk Howard, run out .. 0 2 .. 48 .. lo .. 44 .. 4 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 9 ..139■Bowling Analysis.—Schofield., -1 wickefs for -16 runs; Monk, 3 for 44; Davis, 1 for 19; Glennie, 1 for 36. POVERTY BAY.—First Innings. Glennie, b Olliff .. 7 McConnell, b Olliff Davis, b Olliff .. 0 Sharpe, run out .. 4 Burke, c Olliff, b Somerville — 1 Schofield, not out .. 7 Judge, b Olliff .. 4 Coop, h Olliff .. 6 Monk, b Olliff .. 0 Rowe, b Somervillo 2 Maude, b Olliff .. i .. 3 Total •~37 Bowling Analysis.—Olliff, 7 wickets for 12; Somerville, 2 for 16. POVERTY BAY.—ocdbnd Innings. Schofield, b Murdock .. 1 Judge, c Howard, b Murdock.... .. 1 Glennie, b Hobson .. 0 Sharpe, c Bucklev, b Murdock.... .. 1 Coop, b Murdock .. 0 Monk, lbw, b Hobson .. 0 McConnell, c Taylor, b Hobson. .. 0 Rowe, c Brown, b Murdock .. 0 Davis, not out .. 0 Burke, b Murdock .. u Maude, run out .. u .. 7 Total .. 10 Bowling Anal vs is-. —M u r dock , 6 wickets for 1 run; Hobson, 3 for 2.