TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 20108, 29 March 1928, Page 2

TAIHAPE

AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION [ Special “ Chronicle ” Service 1 Matters of interest to many motorises were discussed at a meeting of the Taihape branch of the Wanganui Automobile Association on Monday evening, when the president (Mr A. James) presided over an attendance consisting of the following:—Messrs J. Law, A. R. Fannin, T. C. Kincaid, J. P. Aldridge Dr. Mac Diarmid and the secretary (Mr G. C. Noble).

It was proposed that an entrance to the camping site be made immediately beyond the bridge by the dam and that the cattle scops bo removed. Mr Fannin expressed the opinion that if the cattle stops were moved chore was a TGFsibility of driven stock entering the pound site, crossing the river and going into the reserve in which case it would be extremely difficult to get them on to the roa.l again and while in the bush they would do a certain amount of damage.

After further discussion it was de cided to inspect the site and then hold another meeting.

The secretary reported that two direction sign posts for the camp and one sign for the site itself had been received and would be erected as soon as possible. Mr Noble also reported that sign posts for all rivers and dangerous corners on the Waiouru-Tokaa-nu were in hand, and it was hoped to have them erected before the Easter holidays. When the sign posting on this road has been completed the Association will have erected signs right up to the boundary between its area and that of the Auckland Automobile Association. A sign post is also to be erected at the road leading to the mountain house at Mt. Ruapehu.

The chairman said that it was not generally known that a hut was sit uated on this side of the mountain. There is no guide there, but ample accommodation and plenty of tea, sugar, and crockery. . The access to the hut, is quite good. Proceeding Mr James said he had made arrangements for a tally to be kept of the number of cars passing over this road during the next four weeks in order to put something definite before the proper authorities with a view to having the road leading to the hut improved. It was decided to approach the Drovers’ Association with a view to co-operating with them with regard to the rules concerning motorists passing through stock on the road.

The chairman pointed out that the Association was anxious to help the drovers and desired them to report any broaches of the rules to the Automobile Association which would make investigations. The meeting decided to write to the Wanganui Automobile Association asking that body if it were possible for them to compile more concise motor regulations and have same circulated among members.

Mr J. Law said that there was a large boulder projecting from the side of the bank within the vicinity of Mr F. C. Jurgen’s residence on the Taoroa road, and he considered that in the interests of public safety the boulder should be removed. The meeting decided to write to the county overseer in regard to the matter. FULLERS’ REVUE The visit of Sir Benjamin and Mr I John Fuller ’s Bandbox Revue Company ■ is being awaited in Taihape where the company appears this evening. Excellent reports have preceded the company and a large audience is assured. •‘Black Eagle,” the feature attraction of the programme, will be presented on the same elaborate scale as prevails at the leading city provincial theatres. “ROLLED STOCKINGS” “Rolled Stockings” takes place for rhe most part in and around the campus of a well-known California university. The pep, enthusiasm and life usually connected with collegians is there. An exciting boat race provides

a big kick at the finish. Pretty co-qds iand handsome undergrads run riot i throughout the story, and advance reiports tell us that those who enjoyed the initial “youth” comedy will go into raptures over “Rolled Stocksing.” It shows to-night at the Kings Theatre, Taihape. RUGBY AFFAIRS. Ere long interest in sport will again be diverted to the king of winter games—football, and juding by the enthusiasm which was shown at the annual meeting of the Taihape Rugby Sub-Union on Monday evening prospects for the coming season are extremely bright. Both the Old Boys and the Pirates are hoping to play a match against Hunterville before the season opens, while the Utiku Club intends holding a practice during the I week-end.

Mangaweka are entering a senior and a junior team in the competition this year, and several senior as well as junior matches will be played in that centre during the season. In some quarters a rumour is being circulated to the effect that Railway is not entering a team in the junior competition. This is incorrect, as the Railway Club decided at its annua] meeting to participate in the junior competition.

The suggestion of Mr E. A. Bellis that the season should open with a seven-a-side tournament is an excellent one. Last year a handsome cup was donated by Messrs J. J. Ryan and J. Collier for this tourney, which was held at the end of the season when interest in the game was almost a negative quantity, and despite the value of the trophy donated by the two enthusiasts mentioned, entries were very small. If the tournament is held at the beginning of the season good entries should be received and much interest will no doubt be taken in the

It is hoped that the Borough Council will accede to the Sub-Union’s request re the installation of arc lights ■ on the Rec., so that players can praeI tice at night. There is also a possiIbility of are lights being erected on the football ground at Mangaweka. ] The following delegates were present at the annual meeting of the

I Sub-Union on Monday evening:— | Messrs J. J. Ryan, E. A. Beiliss, A. j Cook (Hautapu), W. H. Fookes, C. I Murphy, J. McDonald (Pirates), F. /Noble, F. Heise, I. Dickson (Manga-

weka), M. F. Barrowman (Railway), H. Hfikopa and Kingi Topia (Huia), J. Gilchrist (Utiku), AV. Ho wens, N. Anderson, F. Ward (Old Boys). In addition to the president (Mr J. Quirk) the following members of the the management committee were present:—Messrs C. Kelly, W. Ho wens, H. Hakopa, E. Loader and the secretary (Mr F. M. Marlow).

It is pleasing to note that Mr J. Quirk and Mr F. M. Marlow have been re-elected president and secretary respectively. These two gentlemen did a great deal for Rugby football in Taihape last year, and their re-election has given immense satisfaction to followers of the game in this district. GENERAL NEWS. The local corps of the Salvation Army held a very successful sale of work on Monday evening. The local cadets arc at present undergoing a course of military training which will end on Saturday.

PERSONAL. Mr R. Watterson, L.L.M. left for Wellington recently to join a legal firm in that city. During his stay in Taihape Mr Watterson made : any friends, who will miss him very much. He was secretary of the Taihape Swimming Club and a member of other clubs. MOAWHANGO DOG TRIALS. The Moawhango dog trials opened yesterday in fine weather and before a large number of spectators. Entries were received from a wide area and competition was keen. The judge (M. S. King) was impressed by the skilful manner in which the dogs handled the sheep. Results arc: — Class One—head, pull and drive round ring and back, the distance about 600yds.; time allowed, 21mins.: — T. Sullivan’s “Pinch” 1, H. Harris’ “Brigadier Bill” 2, Mrs Ash’s “Peel” 3. H. Harris’ “General Haig” and M. Scott’s “Scotty” tied for fourth. The trials will be continued to-day when Class two (heading, bringing back and yarding) will bp decided.