OLD TIMERS.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume L, Issue 12144, 21 September 1907, Page 8

OLD TIMERS.

W. Perrett.—A great full-back, likewise a strong baiTtacker. t;Teko" Chadwick.—A dashy player, well known- for his bumping abilities. A Ooe.—One of the finest threequarters in Wangamui in his time. Great jumping capabilities on the -football field. Has been known to attempt to jump a'six-foot opponent. ■ Simon Kap©.—An excellent wing tihree-quiarter, but inclined to get "bustled." Piper.—Clever at stopping rushes, perhaps on account of being connected with the Westinghouse brake. ' Braid.—Rep. half in his time. Very clever near the line.

Williams.—A hard1 grafter, never known to open his mouth during a game. Oorby.— One of the- best wing forwards "Wanganui has ever produced;

played on several occasions in rep. fixtures. Gordon Thompson.—One of the oldest members of the club, and a solid grafter (with iron). Rep. man for many years. T. Thompson.—One; of the many players severely dealt with' by the Union. Noted for his gentle (?) play. Brady.—The genial Hughie, ft real Irish gnafter. Buckingham.—A fast forward; pretty good at laying pipes. T. Thurlow.—Pretty good at making soap. R. Thurlow.—Always shone out above the other members or' the team, especially at off-side play. Phillips.—"Old Booties, ' always on the ball. - Emergencies.—Reynolds, McLean, and Seeling. ~ , ... ... George Brown ("Dem Chickens') will control the game. Why suffer from coughs and colds when Syrup of Pine with Tar will cure you? Sold by A. A. Gower, chemist.