TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 20124, 18 April 1928, Page 2

TAIHAPE

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The monthly meeting of the Taihape Chamber of Commerce was held on Alonday evening when the president (Air E. Loader) presided over a fair attendance. Satisfaction ivas expressed at • the fact that the Kakahino Stream at the foot of “Gentle Annie” on the Taihape—Napier road had been bridged. The meeting decided to write to the Rangitikei County Council and the Public Works Department with a view to having the unmetalled portion of the Taihape—Napier road completed. It was decided to ask the Agricultural Department to supply the stock inspector (Air G. Orr) with a motor car on account of the large district which he has to look after. The meeting decided to write to the Associated Chambers vf Commerce re

Justices of the Peace not being able to issue warrants for more than £2O. RUGBY AFFAIRS. The newly-elected management committee of the Taihape Rugby SubUnion held its first meeting on Alonday evening when there were present Alessrs J. Quirk (chair), Wilson, Winiata, C. Kelly, W. Ho wens, J. J. Ryan, C. ATurphy and the secretary (Air JJ. Ryan). S. Still (Rangiwaca) wrote stating that he wished to play for Ohakune this year as he lived near that town, and desired the Union to grant him his clearance. —The secretary reported having told Still to apply to the Ruapehu Sub-Union for permission to play for Ohakune.

A letter was received from the Old Boys’ Football Club asking for permission to play a match against Hunterville next Saturday.—Granted. The Old Boys were also granted permission to play a game against Ohakune.—Granted.

The Railway Club wrote stating that it was entering a team for the Junior competition.

The balance-sheets presented at the annual meetings of the Hautapu Pirates, and Railway Clubs were submitted to the Union.

The president of the Taihape Rugby Referees Association (Air W. P. Dowling) who was the Taihape delegate to the annual referees’ conference at Nelson, reported on the proceedings at the conference which was attended by 20 delegates who came from all parts of New Zealand.

It was decided to open the season on Saturday, April 28, with a seven-a-side tournament and Alessrs Wilson, Winiata, W. Howens and C. Kelly were appointed a subcommittee to make arrangements.

The secretary reported that only one team (Hautapu) hnd entered for the Third Grade competition.—Air C. Kelly intimated his intention of trying to get another team to meet Hautapu. He* pointed out that there were no boundary restrictions imposed upon Third Grade players and town and, country residents could play in the same team. RUGBY FOOTBALL.

On Saturday a friendly match was played at Taihape between the Pirates Club and Huntcrville. There was a fair attendance and considering it was the first game of the season the standard of football was quite high. Hunterville won by 9 points to 8, but the trend of the game was slightly in favour of the losers. The first score came -when the visitors wore awarded a free kick in Pirates’ twenty-five, and Simpson piloted the. ball over the cross-bar—Huntcrville 3, Pirates 0.

A few minutes later Pirates set up a strong attack which resulted in Richards scoring a goal which Darvill converted—Pirates 5, Hunterville 3. Soon after the commencement of the Second spell Hunterville rushed play into opposition territory and Walker scored a fine try which was not converted—Hunterville 6, Pirates 5. After a short spell of even play Pirates were penalised and Simpson kicked another goal—Hunterville 9, Pirates 5. The blacks tried hard to make up the leeway and eventually W. AlcLennan got across an>d scored a try which was not converted, and the game ended with the score: Huntcrville 9, Pirates 8. Air F. Ward was referee. KING’S THEATRE PICTURES The best beloved song in New Zealand is “Alother Machree,” and what is becoming the best loved photodrama in the world will be seen at this theatre when “Alother Machree” comes tonight and Thursday. Belle Bennett. Victor McLaglen, Ethel Clayton, Neil Hamilton, Eulalie Jensen, Pat Somerset and Ted McNamara are a few stars of the screen who will be seen in it. Patrons will see authentic backgrounds of Old Ireland, particularly in the vicinity of Galway, for special cameramen were sent to Trealnd to photograph romantic scenes for this epic production.