TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19505, 5 February 1926, Page 3

TAIHAPE

TAIHAPE BRASS BAND (From the “Chronicle’s” Special Correspondent.; Having been in existence under twelve months, the Taihape Municipal Brass Band has progressed with rapid strides. The members have shown a remarkable degree of enthusiasm and the conductor (Air C. Henricks) is deserving of every congratulation. This is not the first band that Taihape has had, but it is confidently believed that the present combination has come to stay. Practices are held regularly and a strong committee of honorary members controls the business of the band. The first annual general meeting was held on Alondlay evening, when eulogistic comment was made upon the band’s advancement. Expressions of congratulation were freely voiced by local business people, and the feeling which prevailed indicated that the bland was regarded as an asset to the town. The question of providing uniforms for the pliayers was the chief topic o discussion, and it was decided that the necessary money be raised by the holding of a carnival or bazaar. The committee was instructed to make arrangements in this direction. Other routine matters were dealt with and the committee for the ensuing year was elected as follows: Afessrs J. H. Johnson, R. Thomas, C. Coleman, H. Hartley, E. Smith, and F. C. Bruce. Air Johnson was elected treasurer, Air R. Thomas custodian of equipment and Air F. C. Bruce secretary'. PERSONAL Air R. Johansen, who had the misfortune to fracture a leg while working at Aloiawhango on Alonday and was brought to the Taihape Hospital for attention, is progressing satisfactorily. He will be an inmate of the institution for some weeks. GENERAL NEWS The official re-opening of the Taihape tennis courts takes place to-mor-rom, when it is expected there will be a large turn-out of exponents of the racquet game. From all appearances the top-dressing operations have been successful, and the consequent playing conditions should be ample recompense for the period of inactivity. There was a large yarding of sheep at the local sale on Wednesday and a noticeable feature was the good condition of the majority of the lines. The attendance of buyers was good, but the reserves in most cases were higher than prospective purchasers seemed prepared to pay. The result was that many lines were passed in. The Taihape Caledonian Games take place on Saturday, February 13. The first learners’ class in connection with the Taihape Brass Band was hold last evening. These classes will be held regularly under the tutorship of Air AV. Godfrey.