TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19994, 10 November 1927, Page 3

TAIHAPE

VALEDICTORY. [ Special *’ Chronicle " Swum. ] For many years, Mr E-ex. Crawford has taken a prominent part in affairs connected with St. David’s Presbyterian Church and, on Tuesday evening, which was the eve of his departure for Raetihi, he was the guest of honour at a largely-attended social held in the Presbyterian Hall. Mr Crawford was superintendent of ( the Presbyterian Sunday School, secretary of the Young Men’s Bible Class, leader of the Junior Boys ’Bible class, and a member of the management committee and of the choir. During the evening games and competitions were held, and were thoroughly enjoyed by both young and old. A sketch entitled 11 The Wrong Flax,” was particularly well acted and, at the conclusion of the item, loud and sustained applause greeted the performers who were as follow:—Miss R Miller, Miss Joan Marsh, Miss Jean Miller, Mrs Niven and Messrs McKnight, Jim Law and G. Niven. Elocutionary items of a very entertaining variety were contributed by Mr de Lautour. One entitled “I Do Like an Egg for My Tea’’ was particularly good. Some delightful selections were rendered by the Taoroa Orchestra, comprising Messrs F. Barclay (mandolin), W. Phillips (guitar) and W. Campbell (violin). The Campbell Bros., of Ohotu, contributed some very entertaining items and were loudly applauded for their efforts. W. Campbell played the violin while his younger brother, J. Campbell, officiated at the piano. Songs were rendered by Mr D. Scott. During an interval, the Bev. E. Bandy expressed great pleasure at seeing such a large and representative gathering, which included members of the Taoroa and Utiku congregations and Bible Classes. It was a matter , of great regret that Mr Crawford, who had attached himself whole-heartedly to the work of the church, and had rendered many years of efficient and faithful service, was departing from Taihape, as by his bright personality, good fellowship, love of all things pure and true, and devotion to his Lord and Master, Mr Crawford had endeared himself to the entire congregation. On behalf of the congregation, the choir, the Sunday School, and the Bible classes, Mr Bandy then presented Mr Crawford with a gdd watch and a .handsome leather travelling case. Returning thanks, Mr Crawford said he was overwhelemd at the great kindness shown him and the sincere manifestations of friendship. “Whatever 1 have done for the Church ha.s been done as a matter of duty,” he said, “and I take a delight in doing it.” In conclusion, Mr Crawford said he would always have the interests of the Presbyterian Church at heart and he hoped it make as much progress in the future as it had done in the past. JUDGES FOB THE SHOW. Th© following judges have been appointed for the Eangitikei A. and P. Bhow to be held next January: — Hacks and Competitions. —Mr JBrice (Marton). Fat Cattle and Fat Sheep.—Mr R. McKenzie (Wanganui). Dairy Cattle. —Mr H. R. Green (Kairanga). Romney-Lincoln Sheep.—Air W. C. Small (Feilding). Southdown-Ryeland Sheep.—Mr Geo. Munford (Bulls). Dairy Produce. —Mr F. Scherf (Utiku). Cooking.—Mrs E. A Perrett (San- | son). Soap.—Mr F. Read (Taihape). Dog Trials. —Mr A. C. Morton (Ohingaiti). PERSONAL. I Mr R. Crawford who has been transferred to Baetihi, left Taihape yesterday. Mr R J. McDermott is on a visit to Taihape. THE PICTURES. “WHAT PRICE GLORY” TO-NIGHT “What Price Glory” reclaimed by all those in authority as the greatest motion picture of the year. Above all else there is comedy. Probably no picture ever made along the edge of a great world tragedy ever had so much comedy. “What Price Glory” I , on the screen is peopled with real and human characters that will at once win favour. They aro not just types. They are the genuine thing in front of the camera, which makes no mistake. This super production opens at the King’s to-night for a two nights’ season only. A marinep will be given to-morrow afternoon at 3.15.