TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19992, 8 November 1927, Page 3

TAIHAPE

TENNIS NOTES t Special “ Chronicle ” Service. 1 Owing to the near proximity of club, and inter-club, matches it is desired that all players have their names recorded on the ladder. A team and B team matches will be played and it is probable that C grade fixtures will eventuate. The ranking on the ladder will be the selector’s chief guide. The rules governing ladder matches provide (a) challenges must be written on the sheet provided for the purpose; (b) matches must be played within one week of the date of challenge; (c) match to consist of one advantage set; (d) excepting within, and including the first six a player may challenge any player within three names immediately above him; (e) players or new members whose frames are not on the ladder may challenge any player below, and not including the first six names; (f) umpires to officiate at the option of the players concerned; (g) challengers should provide balls. Last week Henricks challenged Timbs for second plaee on the men’s ladder. The challenger gave a fine exposition of the game and succeeded in defeating Timbs 6—3. The positions on the men’s ladder are as follows —1 Wilson, 2 Henrichs, 3 Timbs, 4 Kincaid, 5 Bennett, 6 Darvill, 7 Moffitt, 8 McLennan, 9 Sheldon. The following are tne positions on the ladies’ ladder—l Mis s»E. McCormick, 2 Mrs Sheldon, 3 Miss H. Wapp, 4 Miss C. Dickinson, 5 Miss Cleary, 6 Mrs Neagle, 7 Miss Potts, 8 Miss Sexton, 9 Mrs Bradley, 10 Mm Cray, 11 Miss Hay. Only one “Buttons' 7 match has so far been played this season, and resulted in the holders, H. Wilson and Mrs D. Neagle defeating the challengers, F. Leahy and Miss Murphy, by one point, the final scores being 60—59. A high standard of play was in evidence throughout the whole of this match which was of an intensely exciting nature, and as the scores indicate, was very closely contested. The margin of victory is a fair indication of the respective merits of the two combinations.

It is rather disappointing to notice that there are only nine names on the men’s ladder and it is hoped that next week will see a substantial increase. KING’S THEATRE “The Prairie King,” latest Uni-versal-Jewel starring Hoot Gibson, will be shown to-night at the King’s. Brimful of action, laughs, thrills and ro-mance, the picture should delight all who delight in western pictures. Barbara Worth is also in the cast. This peppy photoplay promises to be one of the most popular pictures the ini mi table Hoot has ever made. Every decade there appears on the theatrical horizon a stage or screen presentation so powerful in its appeal, whether it be comedy or tragedy, that it at once radiates its fame to the remotest corners of the nation. It immediately grasps attention and becomes a byword and the topic of everyday conversation. This will prove to be the case also in Taihape when “What Price Glory” shows on Thursday and Friday this week. PRESENTATIONS A pleasant little ceremony was enacted on Saturday afternoon when ,Mr J. Quirk, manager of the Taihape football team which recently toured Hawke’s Bay, was presented with an, enlarged framed photograph of the team. In making the presentation on behalf of the team, Mr E. A. Beiliss (captain) paid a tribute to Mr Quirk’s ability as .manager, and stated; that the team could not have been better served in this connection and the success of the tour was due in no small measure to Mr Quiik’s excellent efforts. Speaking on behalf of the official paity. Mr B. Maher endorsed the remarks of Mr Beiliss, and concluded by stating that Mr Quirk had filled the position of manager with great credit. Returning thanks, Mr Quirk said it had been a pleasure to manage the team, all the members of which had, done their duty both on and off the field and. had not given the slightest trouble. “One could not wish foi a better behaved set of fellows,” he concluded. Messrs V. Nicholls and A. K. Overton were each presented with a photo of the team in recognition of their services while on tour. GUY FAWKE S DAY Guy Fawke's Day was celebrated in the usual manner on Saturday. Many bonfires were lit in various parts of the borough and the shouting of cxcit|ed children and the bursting oi “double-bangers” could be heard until a late hour. GENERAL NEWS It is understood that the Waiouru Bead will be graded at an early date and provided there is not too much rain it should be in good order for the summer months. In accordance with the provisions or the Daylight Saving Act, the Taihape town clock was advanced one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday. Quite a number of residents report having heard the clock strike two and then three almost immediately afterwands. During the week-end a cricket match was played at Moawhango. between Porewa and Moawhango. The latter won by a narrow ma r gin. BOWLING NOTES After holding the Marsh Cup for one week, C. Cherry and D. J. O’Neill lose the trophy to C. Bartrain and W. Bmton during the week-end. The challengers won by six points. In a “buttons” match. Marsh, Che-ry. Easten (sub for D. McLennan) and Bond (sub for A. Ryan), holders beat Murphy, Dowling, O’Neill and Loader, by a comfortable margin.