TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 20107, 28 March 1928, Page 2

TAIHAPE

FULLER’S REVUE. I Special “ Chronicle ” Service ] The Gayle Wyer Bandbox Revue Company which appears at the Taihape Town Hall to-morrow evening is one of the smartest combinations which Sir Benjamin and Mr John Fuller have I ever sent on tour. Taihape residents should not miss the opportunity of seeing this excellent combination. After the Wanganui return season, which closes to-night, the company goes direct to Taihape. KING S THEATRE, TAIHAPE. “What Every Girl Should Know,” the Warner Brothers’ production, released by Master Pictures, showing tonight at the King’s, is undoubtedly the best tennis picture of tne year. It was Patsy Ruth Miller’s prowess in the game which inspired John Wagner to write the story, which is the heartstory of three orphans, Dave, Mamie, and Bob Sullivan. Charles Reisner directed. There arc more than thirty rough-neck kids in tho piece, and a number of other interesting people who add little things like love, hate, laughter or a good fight to this bright picture of youth. “DAMAGED GOODS.” This much discussed picture shows to-night at the Town Hall, Taihape. j The picture version is free from the ■ taint which inheres in most of the , sex problem plays. It does not parade • evil that good r.»ay come of it. It ' shows how the most innocent may be* ' come victims of the sins of others. No ; one under the age of 16 will be admit- ■ ted to the performance. RUGBY AFFAIRS. I Ac the annual general meeting of the Taihape Rugby Sub-Union on Monday evening, the president (Mr J. Quirk; occupied the chair. In moving the adoption of the annual report (previously published) und the balance sheet, which disclosed a credit balance of £lOO 18s sd, the president said that he wished to take the opportunity of complimenting the secretary and the members of the Union on the able manner in which they had

carried out their duties and for the support they had given him. Proceeding Mr Quirk said that the standard of football in Taihape last season was as good as he had ever seen in a town the size of Taihape. The senior representatives had played five matches and won them all, asd the senior players right down to the schooboys were a credit to Taihape. (Applause). The report and balance sheet were adopted. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: Patron, Mr P. Batlcy; president, Mr J. Quirk; vice-presidents (part of the management committee), Dr. H. M. Hay and Messrs J. J. Ryan and W. Howens; management committee, Messrs C. Murphy, C. Kelly and Wilson Winiata; senior selectors, Messrs C. Kelly, C. Murphy, Wilson Winiati; junior selectors, Messrs W. Shaw, i'. Webb, F. Ward; secretary and treasurer, Mr F. M. Marlow; auditor, Mr F. W. Stringer. Insurance. The secretary stated that the necessity of an insurance scheme in connection with local football was of such an urgent nature 'chat it was of the utmost importance that something should be done in the direction of forming a fund, as insurance companies had been so hard hit in their covers this nacure that they were very diffident about taking any further business. Proceeding Mr Marlow said that there were 423 players registered last season in the Taihape district, and if half of those paid five shillings per annum this would bring in £5O, and if the Union were approached to guarantee a further £5O and consented to do so this would form the nucleus of the scheme. The benefits of the first year would have tc be restricted to the payment of medical expenses only, but should the funds at the end of the first season be reduced by payments only 25 per cent, a more generous scheme could be provided for th-) next year, which would carry a certain amount of compensation. But tho, margin of safety should never be exceeded beyond 75 per cent of capital value. It was lust possible that the doctors would be prepared to make a reasonable contract, failing which individual expenses would have to be paid in each individual case. In contusion Air Afarlow said he was of the opinion that the only workable scheme was for the players to form the fund and protect themselves as they had done in the past, except that the payments which they would make by way of premium would go into their own fund, together with the proposed guarantee of £5O from the Union, which guarantee would cease as soon as there was sufficient funds accumulated to reach a margin of safety. Should such a

scheme prove successful any profit would go to further benefits or a reduced premium. Mr Appleton: Are players compelled to support the scheme, or is’ it optional

Air Marlow: Unless a player pays five shillings he cannot come into the scheme. It is of paramount importance, however, that all clubs should support the scheme, otherwise it cannot be brought into operation.

After further discussion the matter was left in the hands of the management committee.

The meeting recommended the incoming committee to approach the Borough Council and request that body to erect arc lights on the Recreation Ground so that players could train at night. The secretary expressed the opinion 'that the Council should pay for the erection of such lights, as that, body derived a great deal of revenue from the Union during the football

it was decided that it be a recommendation to the incoming committee that

On the motion of Air E. A. Beiliss the season opens with a seven-a-side tournament.

Another recommendation was that a junior representative match be played at Mangawcka.

Air Howens said that other teams had taken the field attired in the same coloured stockings as Old Boys

(black and white) and much confusion had resulted. Air Fookes said that Mr Howens was referring to the Pirates, who had decided at their annual meeting to “go into mourning,” and wear black stockings this season. After some discussion on the trouble caused last season in connection with teams travelling to Alangaweka the meeting decided to recommend that home for home matches be played. PRESENTATION Un the eve of his (departure for Little River (Canterbury) on promotion Air T. Garrick was presented with a leather suitcase by the railway station staff at Taihape. In making the presentation the stationmaster (Air D. A. Arthur) referred to the many fine qualities of Air Garrick and the high esteem in which he and his good lady were held by the community in general and the railway staff in particular. While regretting his departure they were glad to hear of his promotion and wished him and Airs Garrick every success in their future life. Messrs R. J. Bowie, F. Barrowman, A. A. Smith, W. Brown, F. Barrowman, A. A. Smith, the sentiments expressed by Air Arthur.

In responding Air Garrick sauJ- he was extremely sorry to leave Taihape after having resided in the district lor 17 years. He felt very grateful to the staff for their gift and expressions of esteem and looked forward to the time when he would be in Taihape again. Air Garrick who was goods clerk at Taihape has been promoted to stationmaster at Little River. UTIKU FOOTBALL CLUB The annual meeting of the Utiku Football team was held during the week-end when Air J. Hyndes presided uVer a good attendance.

The balance sheet disclosed a credit balance of £9 10s. It was decided to enter a team in the junior competition. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Patron, Air H. A. Belk; president, Air P. Hyndes; vicepresidents, Messrs G. Gibbs, T. McWhirter, W. Craig, W. Winiata, E. C. Gibbs, R. J. Gibbs, P, Munro, W. ,T. Beckett, J. Gilchrist, C. Brooke, A. Norris, and 'Miss C. Murray; secretary an.d treasurer, R. Potaka; auditor, T. McWhirter; (delegate to the Union, Air J. Gilchrist; club captain, G. McWhirter; general committee, T. McWhirter, E. Gardner, C. H. Transom, R. Potaka and J. Hyndes; selector, F. Nissen. The club colours will be the same as

last year. The subscription was fixed at ss. The retiring secretary (Mr C. H. Transom) "was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his services. GENERAL NEWS At a meeting of the Pye farewell committee held at Utiku recently the statement of accounts showed that the total collections amounted to £23 5s while tho expenditure totalled £22 k 4s. The committee intend to purchase stiver-ware with the balance of £1 Is and forward same to Airs Pye.