IN AND ABOUND TAITA.

Hutt News, Volume 1, Issue 15, 6 September 1928, Page 5

IN AND ABOUND TAITA.

The usual weekly euchre party held at the Taita Hall, was largely attended on Tuesday night, when Mrs. P. Walters was successful iii winning the ladie3' prize with a score, Mr. W. Fenwick won the gent's prize.

On Saturday night the Petone Maori Variety Entertainers staged an excellent performance at the Taita Hall in aid lof the Stokes Valley School. A large and [ enthusiastic audience was present and a most enjoyable evening was spent. AfI ter the performance a lavish supper was provided by the Stokes Valley School Committee^ when Mr. Langridge, on behalf of the company, thanked the committee for their kindness and congratulated them for the manner in which they had worked to make the show such a success. Mr. Bough (chairman of the Stokes Valley School Committee), thanked the Entertainers for the splendid con j cert they had given, and spoke of the work they were doing in the interests of the cliildren of the Valley. **■*■* The Taita Bazaar Committee has everything well in hand to ensure a real welcome to those who come along to the Public Hall, and given a fine day a record crowd is expected. Fathers and mothers are advised to come along and purchase some nice Christmas presents for the children. Put them high in the cupboard, and when the children ask if Father Christmas will come, you will be able to smile and say you hope he will. Come along and spend a pleasant .time and chat with your friends over a cup of tea on Saturday, 15th September. By coming along you will be helping a good cause. A little bird has whispered the need of a new church for Taita. May we be able to sa^, '' Well done, Taita'' I * * * *• On Saturday afternoon at the local football ground the Married men tried conclusions with the Single men, when a great game eventuated. Much interest was created in this game which was played in, a good sporting manner. The single men were easily the better team and won by 18 'points to 6. The game was played in 20 minute spells. The teams lined out as follows: — Single Men. —R. Brice, A. Borra, S: CartewA. "Wyatt, J. Prestige, W. "Wyatt, A. Doran, Ted. Bartosh, H. Hutton, J. Gorrie, A. Stella, D. Pescini, L. Bowering, J. Foster, D. MeArthur. Married Men.—E. Fuge v V. Birkard, W. Howlett, W. Jackson, V. Mason, M. Greer, W. Johnson, W. Moore, E. Foster, J. Searle, B. Martin, C. Lawrence, O. Shirnach, Jb'. Gorrie and P. Walters* Single men kicked off against the wind and in the first 20 minutes had to fight hard to defend their line. E. Foster was off colour as far as kicking was concerned, missing some very good chances. In the change over the married men were penalized for not putting the ball in, and A. Borra kicked a goal from the penalty. j Single Men 3, Married Men 0. Shortly after Borra again scored under the posts ' after making a great run. He also took the kick which was successful. Single Men 8, Married Men 0. Up and down play followed till the whistle blew for half time. On resuming married men played with the wind, but the game was proving a little too strenuous for them. From near half-way Arthur Doran secured the ball and passed to MeArthur who. got over the line but dropped the ball, and Ted Bartosh, who was following up closely, secured and scored near the posts. jA. Borra converted. Single Men 13, Married Men 0. After kicking off again Mason landed a good line kick, the single men defending. At this stage there were several scrums and line-outs near the corner but nothing eventuated. The teams changed round again and it was evident that the single men were showing, their superiority, especially in passing. A. Doran made a clever run across the field and back, and cutting in dived I over under the posts. Ted Bartosh took the kick which was successful. Single Men 18, Married Men 0. The Married Men were determined to score and began to play in earnest. They took play to the single men's line and Wally Moore secured the ball and after pushing Borra

contributes a particularly fine performance in the leading masculine role; although his part is by its very nature, less striking than that of Miss Philbin. The genius which made her performance in "The Miracle Man" a never-to-be-forgotten thing, is still with Betty Compson and her portrayal of the Viennese lady of somewhat dubious nature is a splendid piece of work. Others in the cast are Henry B. Walthall, George Siegmann, Albert Conti, Emily Fitzroy, Martha Mattox,

out of the way scored under the posts. Eric Foster missed with the kick. Single Men 18, Married Men o. Single Men were now' defending and S. Carter wus penalized for holding the ball. Eric Poster converted. Single Men 18, Married Men 6. Up and down play followed and shortly after the final whistle blew with no alteration in the score. Mr. H. Pilcher ably controlled the game. A. Doran, as full back, was a great success, and played a splendid game. Credit is due to the fifth grade players, L. Bowering, J. Poster, D. Pescini and A. Wyatt, all of whom played a great game. P. Brice, A. Boro, and S. Carter played well together, their combination being good. Birkard, Puge, Jackson and V. Mason played well for the married men and were the best of the forwards. Roy Martin put in some good runs, J. Prestige had a day off and was unable to make good use of the bull when the opportunity presented itself. A dinner was held at the Maurau Tea Rooms after the match on Saturday, wlu:n a spdendid spread was given by the losing team. Mr. Jolmson proposed the toast of the "Single Men" and congratulated them on their win, but said he hoped the majority would be married next year so they could play for the married men. Mr. A. Borra replied to the toast and spoke of the good spirit in which the game was played. He hoped these games would continue as it was a re-union of -new and old players. Mr. Mason proposed the toast of the "Taita Club" and congratulated the Club for entering into the Junior Grade. They were a good team and if they would practice it would not be long before th?y won the championship. Mr. Ted Bartosh, secretary of the club replied on behalf of the club. He hoped this annual game would continue a.s it was an asset to the club, for it brou^;".; together the old and new members and supporters of the club who were able to renew acquaintances. Mr. Johnson proposed the toast of ;>.} "Referee" and said the members appreciated his coming out and reforeeing ia such an efficient manner. He paid a tribute to the referees in the Code for the high standard that had been attained by them. Mr. Pilcher suitably replied. The toast of the '' Ladies '' was proposed by Mr. R. Martin and responded to by Mr. A. Brown: