TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 20104, 24 March 1928, Page 2

TAIHAPE

LEGION OF FRONTIERSMEN. { Special “ Chronicle ” Sendee J The fiirst annual meeting of the Taihape Troop of the Legion of Frontiersmen was held in the Fire Brigade Hall on Wednesday evening when Troop Sergeant J. Gilchirst presided over a good attendance. The annual report and balance sheet, which showed that much progress had been made during the first year of the Troop’s existence, was read and adopted. The balance sheet disclosed a most satisfactory financial position. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: —Troop Leader, D. L. Sinclair; Troop Sergeant. J. Gilchrist; Troop Quartermaster, W. J. Beckett; Troop Secretary, H. J. Murrell; investigation committee, Troop Sergeant J. Gilchirst and Frontiersmen P. Munro, T. C. Kincaid, D. J. O’Neill and J. Whittle; executive committee, Troop Leader D. L. Sinclair; Troop Sergeant J. Gilchirst; Troop Secretary H. J. Murrell and Frontiersmen Chrystall and Smart. At the conclusion of the annual meeting a troop meeting was held and various matters of interest were discussed. Arrangements are well in hand for the formation of a legion miniature rifle range. It was decided to select a team of eight Frontiersmen to play a challenge match against the Taihape Golf Club. It was also resolved to challenge the Trihape Bowling Club to play a match against a team of Frontiersmen. It was decided to hold a dance during the winter months. The meeting concluded with a most enjoyable social, during which several ‘oasts were honoured. Comrade C. A.

S.diauer said it was pleasing to rote the great interest tha*, was being taken in the Legion by the country membcis many of whom came over 20 miles to attend the meetings. .Such enthusiasm augured well for the future prosperity of the Troop cr.d he had much pleasure in proposing the taa%t of “The Country Comrades.” The I toast was honoured with muci enthusiasm. Musical ond other items in which Comrades S. Powell. G. A. Rotherham, C. Schauer, and J. .Smart figured prom inently. were greatly enjoyed, and it was a late hour when the gatchring dispersed. The O Taihape Troop of the Legion of Frontiersmen has a mmebership of TENNIS. The tennis courts were well patronised on Thursday when a anumber of matches in the first round of the combined handicap doubles were played. In no contest was there more than four points between victors and vanquished, while in one particular match there was only one point difference in the scores. Results are as follows: — Combi nd handicap doubles.—First round: J. Christensen and Mrs D. Neagle (18) dfeated F. Darvill and Mrs Armstrong (14) 60—56. This was a very evenly contested game in which all four competitors played well. Christensen in particular was very impressive. J. Bradley and Miss M. McCormick (7) defeated J. Mortland and Miss M. Sexton (24) 60—56. The winners played exceptionally well and thoroughly deserved their victory. On paper Mortland and Miss Sexton with their large handicap appeared to have an excellent chance of winning the tournament, but the standard of their play was not up to expectations. R. Ongley and Mrs Cray (10) defeated J. McCullock and Miss C. Dickinson (26) 60—59. This match attracted a large number of spectators, who witnessed a very exciting contest. The winners combined w r cll togther, and although they were conceding their opponents 16 points they gradually made up the leeway and eventually won the match by one point. K. Joblin and Miss Siddle (22) defeated E. Duncan and Miss Billing (30) 60—56. Miss Siddle played a good game and did all that was re quired of her. Joblin played well at the net, but his service was weak. Miss Billing was impressive, but Duncan’s play was not quite up to his usual standard. The score can be regarded as a fair indication of the respective merits of the .two sides.

J. Anderson and Mrs Addis (19) defeated F. Williams and Miss Potts

(IS) 60 —58. This contest was of a very even nature, first one side and thou the other, gaining the advantage. All competitors played well and the issue was always in doubt. Anderson and Mrs Addis were slightly the better combination, and were congratulated on their victory in one of the best contests of the day.

The following matches in the first round have yet to be played:— Henrichs and Miss R. Wapp (scr.) v. F. Leahy and Miss H. Wapp 16; I. Wallace and Mrs MacCallum (26) v. W. Ross and Miss Howens (30); A. Smith and Mrs 'unro (30) v. F. Reece and Miss Welch (22).

In the semi-finals of the ladies' singles’ championship. Miss R. Wapp beat Miss M. McCormick 9— l.

rington for the presentation of a flag and Mr Harrington for presenting a modal for the most improved junior player. He asked them to accept a travelling rug and congratulated Mr Harrington, who is locomotive foreman at Taihape, on his promotion to a similar position at Wellington, and wished him and Mrs Harrington every success in their new sphere. Mrs Harrington was then presented with a beautiful bouquet on behalf of the single ladies of the club. Mr B. Tacon congratulated the club on organising such an enjoyable function. Although everyone was glad to hear of Mr Harrington’s promotion they were sorry to lose him and hi" wife. Mr Harrington replied that he would always remcniber the send-off which the club had given Mrs Harrington and himself and he hoped to return to Taihape to renew old friendships. WOMEN’S DIVISION OF FARMERS’ UNION A meeting of the local branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union was held on Wednesday when Airs A. W. Bicknell presided over a fair attendance. Dr. and Mrs Mac Diarmid were accorded a hearty vote of thanks for placing their residence at the disposal of the committee for the purpose of holding a garden party. The president reported that the garden party had been a great success and the general fund would benefit to the extent of £25 as a result. The Division was Indebted to all those who had helped to make the function so successful. The secretary reported that one of the Division’s housekeepers was at present in the district. Arrangements were made for the holding of the annual meeting next month. EASTER HOLIDAYS A/t a meeting of retailers held on Wednesday evening it was decided to rescind the resolution passed at the previous meeting in favour of closing the shops from 8.30 p.m. on April G to the following Tuesday morning. After the resolution had been rescinded a motion was passed in favour of closing at 5.30 p.m. on Thursday, April 6. opening again on Saturday, and closing on Faster Monday and Tuesday.