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PENINSULA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (P.F.A) 1910
PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER
D. Buckley Harold Menck Harold Menck
PFA Delegates Meeting April 2
Mornington Peninsula Football Association. A preliminary meeting of the above Association was held at the Grand Hotel, Mornington, last Monday night, for the purpose of revising the rules, which will be submitted to the
newly appointed delegates for approval. In the absence of the President Mr L.Harrison, Mr D. Buckley was voted to the chair. The following delegates were present. Somerville, Mr H. Firth and W. Monk, Dromana Mr W. Hazeldine and Mr J. Griffiths, Mornington, Mr T. Hutchins and Mr. Cohen, Hastings, Mr H. Hodgins and Mr J. Wilson, Balnarring, Mr D. Buckley and Mr J. Byrne, Sorrento, Mr G. Sutton and Mr H. Watson.
The secretary Mr Menck read his annual report as follows. I have much
pleasure in presenting my second annual report and balance sheet, which
shows a credit balance of 11pound 6s 7d. In doing so I must congratulate the P.F.A. on the fact that it has become a decided factor in the improvement of football annually throughout the Australia. In 1908 we had five competing teams, and in 1909 seven, viz, Hastings, Mornington, Somerville, Dromana, Balnarring, Tyabb and Sorrento. The clubs individually and collectively are to be commended for their strenuous efforts to keep the game free from the objectionable features that tend to bring the manly game of football into disrepute. The delegates often at considerable personal inconvenience at all times, and in all weathers attended the numerous meetings well. My personalb thanks are due to them for their valuable assistance throughout the season. The President, Mr Harrison, a veteran at the game, had at times his powers taxed to the uttermost, for our meetings did not by any means lack warmth, but his exercise of sound judgment and tact enabled him to steer the bark safely into the desired haven. The winners of the Premiership, the Hastings club, well deserved that honour, being only defeated once during the season. The runners up, Balnarring, are specially to be congratulated on their position on the Premiership list. It is not often that a club, in its first year occupies such
a high position. Going to the other end of the list, Tyabb club are deserving of much praise for going through the season, in the face of such disheartening results, and finishing up with such a Ionq trip as to Sorrento. I trust that they will be nearer the top this season. My thanks are due to Mr Hazeldine for his very efficient help, as assistant secretery during my illness. Our umpires, on the whole gave satisfaction. Mr Porteous’ efforts especially meeting with approval. The balance of collection at final matches, £1 2s 3d, was forwarded to Melbourne Hospital. I trust that the forthcoming season, will be a successful
one. I am sure our Association has been the means of improving football generally throughout the Peninsula. and that it will continue to do so is my
earnest wish. Mr Hodgins moved and Mr Griffiths seconded, that the report
and balance sheet is read be adopted, Carried. CORRESPONDENCE. President Mr L. Harrison and Mr Odgers Mornington delegate for their non-attendance on account of ill health On the motion of Messrs Hodgins and Monk, it was decided that letters of sympathy be sent to Mr Harrison and Mr Odgers stating that delegates were all very sorry to hear of their ill health and hoped they would make a speedy recovery. An application
was received from the Frankston football club for re-admission into the
Association. Mr Hodgins moved and Mr Firth seconded, that, on payment of
the fine imposed and umpires fee for match not played two years ago, the
Frankston club’s disqualification be removed, and the application for readmission into the Association he granted. The motion was carried. Messrs W. Pettit and E. Mc Comb Frankston delegates were then admitted and informed of the decision. They urged that, as it was practically a new club. the fine should not be enforced, but the delegates required that the payment of the fine and fee should be guaranteed.
The rules of the Association were then carefully revised and several additions were suggested. which will be decided at next meeting of delegates, which takes place next Monday night week at Mornington.
PFA Delegates Meeting April 9 A meeting of the Peninsula Football Association was held at the Grand Hotel, Mornington, on Monday night last, when the following delegates were present Mr Buckley and Byrne (Balnarring), Hodgins and Wilson (Hastings), MacArthur and Hutchins (Mornington), Firth and Monk (Somerville), H. Noble (Tyabb), Pettit and Mc Comb (Frankston). Dromana and Sorrento were not represented, the latter sending a letter asking Mr Menck to act for the club. Mr L. Harrison, sent a letter apologising for his absence, through a prior engagement, and Mr Buckley occupied the chair. Messrs Buckley and Wilson moved that a letter be sent to Mr W. Baker, captain of the Tyabb club, sympathising with him in his recent severe accident. Carried. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. Officers as, follows were appointed for the ensuing year – President, Mr D. Buckley; vice-presidents, Mr J. Hodgins and Mr J. C. Griffith, patrons Messrs S. S. Gault, G. Griffiths, C. Murray, L. Murphy, W S. Cook, J. Perrott, Berryman, G. G. Cole, W. Noble, A. Cooper, G Edwards, T. Ritchie, T. A. Pettit, and Dr. Maxwell; secretary and treasurer, Mr H. J. L. Menck (re-elected).
THE RULES. The delegates discussed the rules at length, and made several additions and alterations. After a deal of discussion, a rule was added as follows. A bona-fide resident is one who resides four nights a week in the district. This rule was brought forward by Mr MacArthur (Mornington), and opposed by Mr Pettit (Frankston), who contended a bona-fide resident was one whose home was in 1the district, whether he resided there one night or six during the week. The motion moved by Mr MacArthur was carried by a good majority, the Frankston delegates being assured that genuine cases would be favourably considered when before the Association for special permits. A wise alteration was made to the rules debarring a man from playing for any club outside of the Association during the season. A player is now allowed to play two outside association matches. A rule was added to the effect that the Association shall have power to order any player to sign a statutory declaration as to his eligibility to play under the rules. On the suggestion of Mr Pettit (Frankston) the Federal Association’s method of registering players and giving clubs a copy of the names of each other’s player’s was adopted. It was decided to charge I pound 1 shilling to enter the Association, half to go towards a trophy for competition. This was warmly opposed by Mr Hodgins (Hastings) who gave notice of motion to
rescind the resolution at next meeting. Applications for umpires will be
called for next meeting, at which also the draw will be made. The delegates decided to meet next Monday week at Somerville INTEREST IN FOOTBALL STRONG The following post card, picked up at the Bittern railway station this week, is supposed to be an accurate forecast of the football teams competing for premiership of the Peninsula. Dear Sir, Great slump in football at certain places this year. The Richmondites (Dromana) have pretty well gone out of the business, the Codlin Moths (Somerville) can’t scrape up much of a team, Flounders (Hastings) weaker, the Spoon Feds (Mornington) not thriving, the Tootgarooks (Sorrento) tail is right down on the ground; this only leaves the Kangaroos (Balnarring) and the Suburbans (Frankston) in it, with one other team, and that other team (Tyabb) is in a great state of excitement, as their coach and trainer (R. Thompson Esq), has not returned yet from his holidays at Easter. ‘Eucalyptus’ the Mornington correspondent reported that the Mornington club should purchase some towels and eucalyptus to have a trainer assist at games, this he claimed would certainly allow them to improve somewhat. PFA Delegates Meeting May 3 Peninsula Football Association MEETING OF DELEGATES. A meeting of the delegates of the above was held at Gray’s Hotel, Somerville, on Monday evening, when the following were present, Messrs D Buckley (President), and Byrne (Balnarring), Howard and Terry (Sorrento), Thornell and Sage (Dromana), McArthur and Hutchins (Mornington) Noble and Sherrick (Tyabb), Firth and Monk (Somerville), Hodgins and Wilson (Hastings) and McComb and Pettit (Frankston). The final adoption of the rules took up the greater part of the evening, and eventually the list was completed and will be placed in the hands of the various clubs as soon as possible. The motion, of which notice had been given, by Mr Hodgins, that the resolution passed fixing the entrance fee at £l/1 per club be rescinded, was discussed fully. The proposer contended it was too much to ask the poorer clubs, who entered simply for sport, to pay, and it was not a fair thing to ask the players to provide their own trophy.-Mr Noble (Tyabb), seconded the motion, which was supported by Mr Pettit (Frankston) who was opposed to the principle, and thought any trophy won should be donated outside the Association; the proposal savoured too much of a sweepstake. Mr Menck (secretary) opposed the motion, which was defeated
by 9 votes to 8, Sorrento; Frankston and Hastings: delegates voting with the
mover. It was decided, on the motion of Messrs Monk and Menck that 75 per cent of the amount subscribed go towards a trophy for the winners and 25 per cent to the runners-up. Twenty-three applications were received for umpiring at £1 per match, and finally Messrs McSherry, Beare, McColl, and Bedford were appointed. The first Saturday’s matches were arranged, and the draw will be completed by a sub-committee appointed. It was arranged, at the suggestion of the Sorrento delegates, that Frankston-Sorrento matches be played alternately at Dromana and Mornington. The opening matches for Saturday, May 14th. were allotted as follows, on first-named ground, Tyabb v. Sorrento Mornington v. Hastings Dromana v. Balnarring Frankston v, Somerville It was decided to hold the next meeting, when necessary, at Mornington
PFA Delegates Meeting July 6
Peninsula Football Association. A meeting of the above was held at Mornington on Monday last, when there were present, Messrs Noble (chairman), and Mc Laurin (Tyabb), MacArthur and Hutchins Mornington.), McComb and Pettit (Frankston), Wilson, Hastings, and Menck (Hon, Sec.) All motions re appointment of umpires were rescinded, as per notice by Mr McLaurin, and the following appointments made, Messrs McSherry, Bedford, and Pitcher, the fourth selection to be left in the hands of the secretary till next meeting. A complaint was received from umpire Bedford, charging S. Blythe with striking J. Box and O. Pettit, in the Somerville v. Frankston match on 2nd July. The umpire stated that he cautioned Blythe early in the match, but it had no effect. He received no provocation. Mr Pettit (Frankston delegate) withdrew from the discussion. Mr Mc Comb stated that Blythe lost complete control of himself, and though having no will to deprive Somerville of a player, this kind of conduct must be put down. He saw Blythe strike Box, and later on he struck Pettit, besides having a brush with another player (Williams). The association must put down rough play. Mr Firth (Somerville) said he did not see Box struck, and all he saw of the other instance was Pettit with his hands up, and the crowd rushing in, and then Blythe “tapped” anybody that came along. Since last meeting, at which he was cautioned, Blythe had been much letter on the field. The chairman said he was present at the match, but did not see the occurrences. Mr MacArthur, judging by the evidence it is only a case of what punishment to mete out. The secretary said they must consider whether this kind of thing was going to be allowed to go on. The association must uphold its position as the ruling body, and all sentiment should be put aside in dealing with the matter. He thought Blythe should be severely punished. Mr, McLaurin and Hutchins, moved that Blythe be stood down till the end of the second round. Messrs Mac Arthur and Noble moved as an amendment that he be stood down till the end of the season. The amendment was carried. PERMITS. Applications for Slattery (Hastings) and Sowden (Frankston), were refused as date for granting permits had expired. A CHALLENGE. The delegates decided to challenge the team lowest on the list at the end of the season, the match to be played on the Mornington ground for a charitable purpose, and the losers to entertain the players in the match at dinner in the evening. The delegates propose to each don their respective club’s colours, so that the match should “wear a humorous and interesting aspect. The best man on the side of the team winning the final will be picked as the 18th man for the delegates.

COURT CASE SEPTMBER 5
Frankston Police Court. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5. (Before Messrs P. Cohen,
P.M., and W3V. Crawford and C. G. V. Williams, J.P: RETURNING FROM THE
FOOTBALL MATCH. T. J. Floyd was charged with offensive behaviour whilst in the train between Tyabb and Hastings, on July 9th. Inspector Borsum, of the Railway department, prosecuted. Defendant said he was drunk, and or did not know anything about it at the time Constable Watt, Hastings, said that on the 9th July he was returning on the evening train” from Frankston, after the Hastings v. Frankston football match. Floyd was travelling in the van, and after the train had left Tyabb, he interfered with the guard’s papers, and wanted to fight. He was with several others, and used very bad language to two persons named Romeo and Peterson. Guard Woolley, in charge of the train, deposed that when remonstrated with for interfering with the papers, defendant wanted to fight, and used bad language. The P.M, how was it these men were in the van? Witness: They said there was no room in the other part of the train, and got into the van in spite of me. Defendant said he was drunk, and didn’t even remember seeing Woolley on the train. He did not admit swearing. A fine of 40s was inflicted, with 6s costs.

P.F.A. LADDER ……1910

TEAM

Boas Box of Frankston with 24 goals topped the goal kicking list.
Old rivals Hastings and Frankston were to meet in the Final at Somerville with
league umpire Beauchamp in control. He used the ‘ring’ in the centre to
bounce the ball with no players allowed in the ring until after the ball was
bounced. This was the first time this had been used even though it was a VFL
rule; it seemed to be a success.
FOOTBALL. PENINSULA PREMIERSHIP. HASTINGS WIN BY THREE POINTS.
GAME PLAYED IN INCESSANT RAIN. Throughout the Peninsula the main topic
of last week was the coming match between Frankston and Hastings on the
Somerville ground, in connection with the Peninsula premier ship for 1910.
Hastings (leaders at end of second round) required to win to be premiers,
whilst Frankston, had they won, would have had to play a deciding match the
following Saturday. On Friday a beautiful day the prevailing remark was, "If it's
weather like this tomorrow it will be grand." But disappointment was in store
for footballers and spectators alike, for Saturday, with a gloomy and
threatening morning, turned out absolutely the worst Saturday experienced
during the season. As crowds were preparing for or starting the trip to
Somerville from all quarters, rain commenced to fall, and, continuing from two
o'clock, put a damper on everything, The rain was falling steadily when the
players arrived, and, fortunately, Frankston were enthusiastic enough to bring
Mark Brody's large marquee, which was hurriedly erected to protect the
players, whilst Hastings had the use of the open shed, exposed to the teeth of
a cutting wind and driving rain. Truly, it was football and the grand final for the
year under unpleasant conditions. Most of the spectators, who had made a
start, continued their journey, and stood in the mud and rain, wet and cold, for
two hours, watching the players sliding and slipping after the ball, which
became as evasive and hard to secure as a greasy pig.
At 2. 20pm, umpire Beauchamp, neatly attired in white, went to the centre of
the ground, and made a ring. This was the first time the league idea of keeping
the players outside a ring while the hall was bounced was tried, and it certainly
made the umpire's work a little easier, and kept the players from bumping and
rushing each other when the tall was bounced in the centre. Hastings won the
toss, and Wilson elected to give the advantage of the wind to Frankston first,
and save the last quarter. The players pounced on the ball like cats, so eager
were they. The spectators roared, and the grand final had commenced. For a
few minutes the ball was comparatively dry, and good football and marking
was shown. Free kicks were awarded early, and from one of these Jolly kicked

the first and best goal of the day, that because the ball was then fairly dry, and
could he kick straight, and a fair distance. Soon after O'Neill took a mark nicely,
and booted a pretty drop kick goal; this was the only goal kicked all day from a
drop kick, in fact, as the game went on, drop kicking was impossible with the
greasy and heavy ball. Pompy Francis kicked Hastings first point from a punt,
and Frankston missed a couple of easy chances, though trying to handle the
hall, and dodge their opponents. Hastings early showed them that this kind of
play was no use, and that the only thing to do was to kick as quickly and as
often as possible. At the first chanrge of ends, the scores were Frankston 2
goals, Hastings 1 behind. Hastings forced matters after the bounce. and a shot
by Wilson was just stopped between the posts. Kennedy was putting in great
work in a spectacular but serviceable style in keeping Hastings from scoring; his
method was to kick off the ground and get the ball out of danger, and not to
try and pick it up. After 'Pompy" had scored a couple of points for Hastings out
of the ruck, Wilson snapped first sixer for the blue and whites. Shortly after
Robinson got a behind, and Wilson, from a free kick, very nearly put the ball
through the sticks. Robinson snapped a remarkably smart goal under the
disadvantageous circumstances. the angle being rather acute whilst the ball
was in the air, the bell rang, and at half-time Hastings led by four points-2 -5 to
2-1. Each team scored a single point against the wind, but whereas Frankston
notched 2 goals with its assistance, Hastings added 2-4, four points more. Half
time was in reality a respite under miserable conditions. The players were wet
through, and covered in mud, the rain was falling heavier, and the spectators,
gathered in knots, sheltered as best they could from the cold and rain, making
the best of it, and discussing the game and the prospects of the respective
teams. The rain continued to fall heavier after half-time, and the players were
a mud begrimed lot as they came on to the field. Hastings, who were adapting
themselves to the circumstances much better on the whole than Frankston,
were the first to score, Wilson adding a point soon after the start. Francis was
playing a marvellous game in the wet, and the other burly Hastings follower,
Robinson, also was showing that he could play well with either a sopping ball
or a dry ball. In fact, these two Hastings followers were towering over
Frankston in the ruck, where Harley was the only man who could do anything
at all with the heavy and elusive ball. This player came under notice towards
the term by punting a goal fairly through the centre, and the shouts which
followed proclaimed that the scores were made level from. Harley's sixer.
Gregory passed to Reynolds, and it looked like a goal, but nothing eventuated,
and Hastings took the play into their opponents' territory. For the rest of the
quarter, Hastings were in the ascendant. Frankston were tiring, and the bell
was very welcome, as a spell was much needed, the heavy going telling. At the

last: change of ends; the scores were level 19 points all. It was not long before
Hastings showed that they were almost certain winners, for they commenced
to storm Frankston's citadel, and Carmichael got the point that put his club
ahead. Frankston rallied, but could not score, and after Amendola and Wilson
having shots for Hastings, a behind was scored. Frankston made another effort,
and a clever mark by Ben Baxter put Hastings. on the defence. The distance
was too far, however, and Harley in front, who got his hands on the ball, found
it to slippery to stay in his grasp. With a rush around the wing, and mine
vigorous kicks along the ground, Hasting sent the ball away, and in a trice it
had hit Shannon, Frankston's goal minder, square in the chest. Bert tried to
hold it, but found the leather too slippery, and hastily kicked to spare further
trouble, for Hastings followers were quickly up and ready. The bell rang soon
after, Hastings gaining the victory by three points, amidst great excitement.
The scores were Hastings, 2-10 (22 points). Frankston, 3-1 (19 points).
Undoubtedly the best team on the day won the match, and, in fact, the scores
were closer at the finish than the play, after the first quarter, really indicated.
Hastings were much better in the heavy going, and did more with the sodden
and greasy ball than, Frankston. Though Hastings won, and won fairly on the
day, it is regretted by almost everybody that the final was not played under
more favourable conditions, for had the day been fine, the match would
certainly have been the best of the
year, both sides being clever
footballers, confident, and in good
form. It was extraordinarily
unfortunate that, sandwiched
between two such perfect days as
Friday and Sunday, Saturday (and
from the afternoon only) should have
turned out SO wet and Unpleasant.
For Hastings, easily the best man
was "Pompy" Francis, right, who
played a wonderfully good game.
handling the ball, marking, and
kicking in a way that, was surprising
under the wet and slippery
conditions. Another man who also
revelled in the mud was Robinson,
and he put up a grand game, though
he was far rougher than usual.
Others, who deserve mention for

their good services, were Mentiplay, Sposito, Reid, H Carmichael, Wilson
(captain) Mirrabella, and A. Amendola. Frankston's best “mudlark" was Harley,
who played splendidly under the unusual conditions, his ruck work being very
good. Kennedy, whose form of late had been seriously concerning the
selection committee, came right, to the front on Saturday, putting in some
excellent work in defence; Dave, evidently, is seen at his best in the heavy
going. Baxter (captain), Reynolds, Bates, Gregory, Shannon and Peters shaped
about the best of the others. All worked hard but the conditions were against
the team's leading players seen at their best. Beauchamp (of the League)
umpired fairly and impartiallly.
It was reported that a lot of money changed hands on the result.
Constable Stephenson was complimented on his efforts and the way he
handled an enthusiastic barracker with a “beautiful place kick” to hurry him off
the field, some said it was the best kick of the day.
Hastings received 3 pound 10 shillings and 9 pence for the win.
PFA Meeting End of Season
FOOTBALL PENINSULA ASSOCIATION. Only seven delegates attended the
final meeting for the season of the Peninsula Association on Monday night at
Mornington, the following being present, Messrs Hodgins and Wilson
(Hastings), W. Pettit and E Mc Comb (Frankston), MacArthur and T. Hutchins
(Mornington), and H. Menck (secretary). Mr Hodgins "was voted to the chair. '
A letter was received from the Sorrento club, stating that the fine, for not
fulfilling engagements "would be paid.” A letter from Dromana was received on
the same subject. The Secretary congratulated Hastings on winning the
premiership for, the third time in succession. He had pleasure in handing over
£3 f18s 9d (eight half-guinea club entrance fees, aid a guinea donation from. Mr
L. Murphy) as Hastings share as winners of the premiership, and £1 6s 3d (75
per cent.) was received by Frankston. Other delegates spoke in reference to the
premiership, giving Hastings full credit as winners, but regretting the worst
weather conditions prevailing for the final match. Mr Hodgins acknowledged
the remarks on behalf. of the Hastings club, who were naturally pleased to be
premiers for the third year in succession. His club's performance for the season
had been a creditable one, only having lost one match, scoring 1236 points, and
having 360 scored against them. It was decided to arrange, if possible, a match
between the clubs on Port Phillip Bay and Westernport Bay. Mr Hodgins
proffered to interview players from Somerville, Hastings, Tyabb, and
Balnarring, and the arranging of the other team from Frankston, Mornington,
Dromana, and Sorrento-was left in Mr Menck's hands. If the match eventuates

on 31st September or 8th October, at Mornington, it would provide an
interesting contest. A vote of thanks to the Secretary for his work during the
season, concluded the meeting.
COURT CASE Beere v Kerr
Sunday Morning Quarrel. SEQUEL IN COURT. BEERE v. KERR. A ONE SHILLING
FINE. A deal of interest was evinced at the Frankston Police Court on Monday,
when G. R. Beere proceeded against Alex Kerr for unlawfully assaulting him at
Frankston on 9th October. Mr W. S. Cooke appeared for the defendant, and
complainant conducted his own case. Complainant, in his opening remarks,
said he wished it to be clearly understood that there was no personal animus
in the matter. Mr Tanner, P.M. Give us the facts of the case. Continuing, Beere,
helped by voluminous notes, stated that on Sunday, 9th inst, whilst he was
talking to Mr Pettit, defendant came past, and, turning around, said, "say what
you said about the Frankston team." He (Beere) said, "Certainly, they're a lot of
yobs." (Beere here gave his definition of, the word 'yob, which, in town," he
said, "'meant an individual who was neither a man nor a boy). Getting warmer,
Kerr charged him with robbing a dying man that morning, whom he (Beere)
had found on the road. Being out in the rain and cold, he was not in the
position to withstand an attack. He (Beere) had taken the money he found on
the man (Mr Jas. Walsh) as the best precaution, and had procured a witness to
see that everything was right. He had a little row earlier in the morning with
Kerr, whom he met at the doctor's surgery, to where he had taken Walsh.
There he Pot angered through waiting, and made several remarks. "The P.M.
There's no evidence so far of any assault. You'd "better get into the box and be
sworn. Continuing, Beere said Kerr was in charge of the cab, which was
procured Ito take Mr Walsh to his home. When putting Mr Walsh into the cab,
Kerr made all sorts of remarks because he (Beere) wanted his expenses for the
day. In front of the doctor, Kerr said, "The idea of taking a man's money like
that' is such a charge, said complainant, "rankles in one's breast." Kerr was
biassed against him because he had been an umpire in district football
matches. and Kerr was a member of the Frankston team. The P.M. We are
dealing with an assault; the best thing you can do is to go into the box and be
sworn. Continuing, complainant said that, later in the morning, Kerr
deliberately struck him, aided and abetted by his own people. Complainant
then went into the witness box, and gave evidence on the same lines as his
opening address. Coming to the actual assault, witness said Kerr pushed him
out of Millard's yard and slapped him on the cheek. He kept his hands down,
and said he would not lower himself to hit such a one as he (Kerr). He went to
the police station, and on Constable Stephenson's advice he took out a

summons. He went to the hospital that night he didn't go to Dr Maxwell. The
P.M. I don't want to know where you didn't go. Cross examined by Mr Cooke
he was at the bank corner about 12.30, after church. Went to church-to see I
Mr Pettit, and give him information. Went to Millard's because Kerr asked him
to go and, see about a job. At the doctor's did not use threatening language to
Kerr, and if witnesses said so it would be untrue. Wished to retain his expenses
(about 2 guineas) from the money he took from Mr Walsh; kept £1 at 'Walsh's
suggestion. Defendant and others said that was a mean thing to do. Told Kerr
he was one of the Frankston crowd that had him set. Went round to Millard's
yard, and Millard's told Kerr to hit him (witness). Tried to get away, but could
not. Constable Stephenson deposed that, on the 9th inst, Beere came to the
police station. His face was swollen. Beere, Didn't I break down? Constable
Stephenson, said" he was crying. He told him (Beere) the best thing to do was
to take out a summons. Beere: Didn't you advise me to go and have some
lunch and come backs The P.M. What's that got to do with it? Complainant, I
want to prove that I was in such a condition that I could not at first give
evidence, and was sent. away. I want common justice. The P.M. And that you'll
get, and didn't you make. such comments. I withdraw that remark. W. G. Pettit
deposed that, at the conclusion of the service at the Church of England on 9th
inst, complainant met him outside the building. Walked down the street with
him, and whilst talking, Kerr passed, and said, "If you knew what he (Beere) has
been. saying you would not be seen speaking to. him." Beere said, "You're a
yob; go away you yahoo." Witness said he saw there would be trouble, and
walked away around Bank corner into Mr Millard's yard Heard Kerr and Beere
quarrelling outside. To Complainant: Did not see any actual striking. Saw your
hat of the. Cross examined by Mr Cooke, Beere met him after church service
was over to give his version of the finding of Mr Walsh. Complainant made
uncomplimentary remarks concerning several persons-particularly Dr Maxwell
and Alex. Kerr. "Mr Cooke contended there was no case to answer. Assuming
complainant was struck, there was surely sufficient justification. If the man had
got what he deserved, it would have been a good thrashing. No one with
human feelings would have acted as complainant had done. Then when
spoken to, he threatened Kerr. He simply went to Millard's to have a row.
Complainant: I object. I can't have these things laid against me. Mr Cooke, he
went to Kerr, and invited trouble. " The P.M. That's no excuse for Kerr taking
the law into his own hands. Dr Maxwell gave evidence, and said that on the 9th
October,' he heard Beere speak to Walsh in an aggressive way outside the
surgery, to where complainant had driven Mr Walsh. Witness was attending to
Walsh at the time, and Kerr told Beere to keep quiet. Beere said he would
report Kerr, and Kerr said "Report away." Beere said. "Oh, you're one of the

family are you, I thought you were one of that crowd." Witness then went
inside. He did not like the way Beere was acting, and did not say much. Beere
wanted to retain a sovereign of Mr Walsh's money, against the latter's wish.
Walsh offered Beere half a sovereign for his trouble in bringing him to the
surgery. Complainant contended the doctor's evidence had nothing to do with
the case. Complainant (to the doctor) You know it needs firmness in dealing
'with a man who was in the condition Walsh was, don't you? The PM. That
can't affect the question at issue. Complainant: It affects my reputation.
Serious accusations have been made; my character is it stake. He (the doctor)
has said I was aggressive to a dying man. Augustus Nobley (an' employee of Dr
Maxwell's,) deposed that he heard Kerr say to Beere on the Sunday in question
that he (Beere) ought to be ashamed of himself going through the man's
pockets. Beere said "You shutup, or I'll punch you one.' To Complainant: You
never said anything disrespectful about Millards. Could not say whether Kerr's
remarks were enough to make a man wild. The Defendant, Alex Kerr, deposed
that he met complainant outside the doctor's surgery on 9th October Mr
Walsh was lying down, and as he (Kerr) was lifting him, Beere said "He's had
me on a lay for a long time," Beere was bargaining with Walsh for £1. Witness
told Beere to go away. Beere said Your father meaning Mr Millard) crawled
after me for a job." Beere referred to the Frankson footballers as a lot of yobs,
and said they had a nice chance of winning when he was umpiring. Saw
complainant later on talking to Mr Pettit in the street. He passed and had
words with Beere, who followed him round to the yard. Witness pushed him
out, but he came back and witness hit him. Beere then said he would go to the
police and get permission to smash him (Kerr) to smithereens. To Complainant
Ill swear I didn't ask you to come into the yard and have it out. You told Walsh
you wanted £1, and he said he would give you 10s. You told the doctor you had
given Fisher, who had helped you with Mr, Welsh, 10s, and you only gave him
8s. The P.M1. said no doubt a technical assault had been committed.
Defendant should not have taken the law in to his own hands. He would be
fined a shilling, without costs.

HASTINGS CELEBRATE
PREMIERSHIP
HASTINGS. A very
successful plain and
fancy dress ball was
held in the Athenaeum
Hall on Friday, to
wind up the football
season, and to present
the Pennant to the
premiers, the Hastings
club. The hall was
beautifully decorated
with the colours of
every team in the
Association, the
initials of each being
worked in flowers
beneath the coloured
ribbons. The stage was
hung with blue and
white, and pennants
won in previous years
draped the sides.
Tennis also was represented. The floor was in perfect order, and the supper
splendid. Mr P. Ryan ably carried out the duties of M.C, while Mr Carey, at the
piano, was all that could be desired. During the evening the pennant was
presented by Cr. D. Buckley, President of the Association, who congratulated
the Hastings team on their success, and on the fair way they had played for and
won it. Cr J. D. Hodgins returned thanks on behalf of the club, and also
performed in his usual genial style, the pleasant duty of presenting a medal
(given by the Rev. Eva) to Mr Frank Robinson. "Frank" replied in a few well
chosen words, thanking all for their kindness, especially Rev. Eva, and said he
had not expected anything like that when he started the season's play. He could
only say he played for love of the game, and to help uphold the reputation of the
"dear little village." (Applause.) The Rev. Mr Eva then congratulated the team
on their success, and he hoped they would be as successful next year; he also
said that he would always be found among their supporters and barrackers. Cr.
Woodhouse spoke in his hearty way of the club being premiers for so many
years. and expressed regret that though football and tennis pennants were to the
fore, there were none for cricket; he would like to see a good cricket team next
year to show that they can excel in that game as well as others. Rev. Eva then

called for three cheers for the club's President (Mr J. D. Hodgins), and the
hearty manner in which they were given showed the appreciation in which Mr
Hodgins is held by the members of the club. Apologies were received from
delegates who were unable to attend. Dancing was indulged in until early
morning, about, nine sets gracing the floor. Among the costumes were Miss
Hoban, "Juliet"; Miss E. Hoban, "Gaiety', bliss Peddle, "'Madame Butterfly"
Miss Watson, "Dairy maid"; Miss Hodgins, "Gipsy" Miss Parry, "Hastings
Football Club"; Miss Hobden, "Stars and Stripes"; Miss Edwards. "Premiers"
Miss Johnson, "Women's Life"; Miss C. Edwards, "Japanese lady" Mr M.
Hoban. "Robin Hood" Mr H. Knox, "Charles II." Mr P. Ryan, "Jockey" Mr P.
Cook, "Casey"; Mr H. Haddock, "Runners up," representing Frankston Football
Club; Mr J. Mentiplay, "Premiers" Mr R. Perrott, "Chinaman" Mr Johnson,
"Hastings Football Club" Mr J. Bickley, "Hippo."