TAIHAPE
AMATEUR CYCLING CLUB. J SpecipJ ’'Chronicle” Service. ] lhe annual meeting of the Taihape Amateur Cycling Club was held on Wednesday evening, when Mr G. J. blight presided over a fair attendance. The report and balance-sheet were read and adopted, the former reading as follows: “Five road and 12 t’ack races were hold, and while the road racing season was in progress a team of throe riders was sent to Wanganui to compete in a 25-niile championship race. D. Treadwell was the only successful competitor, securing third place. “During the track season the club held a championship meeting. The one mile championship was won by E. Blakeway but on account of his being an outside rider the lace was awarded to K. Anderson, who was declared the track champion of the club for the 1927-28 season. “Last season several donations were received and letters of thanks were sent to the donors, as follows:—Messrs J. Quirk and G. J. Flight, Dr. D. L. Sinclair and Bennetts Ltd. (Wanganui). ‘ ‘A dance was held on October 6 but owing to the lateness of the season the support accorded the function fell short of the club’s anticipations. This year a dance will be held early in the season.” The election of officers - ulted as follows: —Patron, Mr J. Qui.k; president, Mr G. .1. Flight; vice-presidents, Messrs V. Nicholls, F. 11. Barton, IL 11. Smith, H. D. Bond, H. Williams and Dr. D. L. Sinclair; handicapper, Mr G. J. Flight; starter, Mr C. Cherry; timekeeper, Mr H. D. Bond; deelgate to the Wanganui-Taranaki centre, Mr I. Ross; treasurer, Mr D. Treadwell; secretary, Air K. Anderson; general committee, Messrs C. Benfell, J. Boyd, D. Treadwell and G. Carrington. The meeting decided to hold a smoke concert in the Fire Brigade Hall on April 27, when the trophies won hist season will be presented. The question of opening the road racing season was held over until the next meeting. WOMEN’S DIVISION OF THE FARMERS’ UNION.
Since its inception the Taihape branch of the Women’s Division of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union has made much progress and judging by the enthusiasm displayed at the annual general meeting on Wednesday afternoon future prospects are extremely bright. The president (Mrs A. W. Bicknell) presided and there were also present: Mesdanies T. E. Platt, D. G. Gordon, C. B. Heatley, P. Munro, L. A. Hibberd. F. H. Cash, G. E. Anderson, H. A. Belk, E Gilbert, A. Adlam, J. Law, Miss Beuek, and the secretary (Mrs G. J. Allen). The balance-sheet showed a credit of £24 12s 9d. The election of officers resulted:— President, Mrs D. G. Gordon; vicepresidents, Mrs A. W. Bicknell and Mrs G. E. Anderson; secretary, Mrs G. J. Allen; treasurer, Mrs P. Munro; general committee, Mesdanies McColl, Jensen, Adlam, E. Gilbert, Hibberd, I Platt, J. Morrison, Heattey, Belk and I Miss Bouck. GENERAL NEWS. 1 A roadman who was wanted by a I number of shopkeepers in Taihape, j from whom he had obtained goods on I credit and then departed for WellingI ton under an assumed name, was ar- ; rested in the capital city on Tuesday ’on a warrant issued for £2O. He | evidently did not welcome the idea of I returning to Taihape, as he paid the £2O without a murmur and later I boarded the liner Manuka which left lor Melbourne via Bluff. The boat is due at Bluff on Friday and as other warrants for debts have been issued the Taihape passenger will no doubt receive a very unpleasant surprise when the steamer reaches Bluff. The following members of the Grand Lodge officiated at the dual installation ceremony of officers of the Tui Rebekah and Awarua Lodges of the 1.0.0. F. (N.Z.): Bro. Smillie, D.G.M. (Palmerston North), Bro. Mansell, G.H. (Bulls); Bro. Fahey, D.D.G.M. (Palmerston North), Bro. A. Mathicson. P.D.D., G.M., (Feilding); Bro. ■Rathbone (Palmerston North); Bro. Finch, P.D. G.M. (Welington). PERSONAL. The marriage of Miss Ellen Lowry, of Wanganui, and Mr Frank AlcSweeney, of Taihape, was celebrated at Wanganui on Wednesday. Air and Mrs J. Law, well-known and highly esteemed residents of Taoroa, are leaving that district shortly to take up their residence in Tauranga. Air and Mrs Law have resided at Taoroa for many years and their numerous friends will regret to learn of J their approaching departure. Air and Mrs F. IL Cash (Taihape) are leaving the district shortly to settle in the Marton district.
KING’S THEATRE PICTURES
Milton Sills is an officer in the French Army during the World War anA on being falsely accused and court-martialed goes in an embittered state to the diamond mines of Brazil. There he is trapped by a modern Circe and adds all womankind to his other hates.
In the end, through the love of a pure girl, he regains his normal staiu of mind and all ends happily. Thrilling scenes during a “mud rush” in ths mines, examples of the toil and life in the humid jungles along the Amazon, tense drama, and emotional climaxes make this photoplay, produced by Ray Rockett amt directed by Charles Brabin, one of the best that has been offered by First National pictures in a long time, and shows to-night at the King’s.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 20126, 20 April 1928, Page 2
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