TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 71, Issue 221, 18 September 1928, Page 3

TAIHAPE

FOOTBALL DINNER. [ Special "Chronic! ” Service J After the Pownall trophy match on Saturday the Wanganui and Taihape teams and officials were entertained at dinner at the Gretna Hotel by the Taihape Rugby Sub-Union. The president of the local sub-union, Mr J- Quirk, presided, and proposed the toast of “The Wanganui Team.” In doing so Mr Quirk said he wished to thank the Wanganui team for coming to Taihape to challenge for the Pownall Trophy. This was the. first time Wanganui’ had challenged for the trophy but he hoped it would not be the last, and wished to congratulate the visiting team on its display. Wanganui put up a good light, but it was quite clear that the better team won on -the day’s play, and he desired to take the opportunity of complimenting the Taihape team on its splendid performance, which enabled it to retain Pownall Trophy. In conclusion, Mr Quirk said he was pleased to see so many members of the Wanganui. SubUnion and Council present.

In responding to the toast, Mr Marden, manager of the Wanganui team, said he wished to thank the Taihape Sub-Union for the great hospitality which had been accorded the visitors. In referring to the match the speaker said that Taihape were champions fore and aft and thoroughly deserved their win. He was glad to see that Mr Beiliss was still playing football and he hoped that many years would pass before “Moke” would have to give the game up. There was no doubt that

•’Moke’s” guiding influence was chiefly responsible for the high standard of football in Taihape. Mr L. Stewart, captain of the Wanganui team, said the visitors had hopes of winning the Pownall Trophy but had crashed badly. He considered the standard of football in Taihape to be very high and was of the opinion that the Taihape team could hold its own anywhere. He hoped Wanganui would challenge again next year. In speaking to the toast, Mr E. A. Beiliss congratulated the visitors on their fine game and added that he was sorry Wanganui was unable to send anything like its best team to Taihape. Next year he hoped a very strong Wanganui team would come to Taihape in quest of the Pownall Trophy. The toast of “The Wanganui Rugby Union,”' coupled with the names of its president. Dr. Adams, was proposed by Mr A. Tarakangi, who said he would like to point out that four or five years ago football in the Wanganui district was controlled by the Wanganui SubUnion, but Dr. Adams wag responsible for the system being revised and the Wanganui Rugby Council being formed. All Sub-Unions in the Wanganui district had equal representation on the Rugby Council. In conclusion, the speaker paid a high tribute to the Wanganui Rugby Union for its splendid work in the interest of the Rugby code.

In responding, Dr. Adams complimented the Taihape representatives on their victory, and added that they were undoubtedly the better team. He was glad to see that 4 ‘Moke” Beiliss figured so prominently in Taihape football and informed the gathering that ’•Moke” had promised to ke.ep in training to take the Wanganui team south in two years’ time. The Waratahs had given evidence of the advantages to be gained by throwing the ball about, and Taihape’s victory was chiefly due to their emulation of the Waratahs’ tactics. Proceeding, Dr. Adams said he would like to congratulate the Wanganui touring team and its manager, Mr J. Quirk, on the success on the northern tour. The team had lost the first match against Waikato but had more than redeemed itself by defeating North Auckland. Next year the Wanganui Rugby Union would be declared a major Union and would have dignity and status to uphold, and the utmost assistance would be expected from the Sub-Unions. He expected the Sub-Unions to hold up their cup fixtures while the representative games were on, and at the annaul meeting of the Rugby Council he intended to move a motion to the effect that no player chosen to represent Wanganui should be allowed to play in a cup fixture when his services were required by the Wanganui Union, and he sincerely hoped that all subunions would arrange their cup matches .so as not to interfere with representative matches. As a major union W anganui would have a position to uphold in the New Zealand Rugby Union’s eyes.

Next year it might be necessary to form a selection committee and it would be only right to have a country representative on such a committee. He wished it to be thoroughly understood that in no way was he deprecating the present selector’s ability, but considered that perhaps it would be an advantage to the Wanganui Union to have a selection committee.

In speaking about present-day football, he said that many matches were chiefly confined to the forwards and there was not enough back play. The scoring should be relegated to the backs and it was the duty of the forwards to make opportunities for the backs. The ideal team was one consisting of good attacking backs and hard pushing forwards. In touching upon some of the faults seen on the football field, Dr. Adams said that there should be no indiscriminate throwing back or tackling a player after he had got rid of the ball Ihe toast of “The Referee’’ was proposed by Mr Beiliss and responded to by Mr A. Hen wood. Dr. Adams proposed the toast of “Mr J. Quirk,” manager of the Wanganui team on its northern tour. Other toasts were also honoured and a memorable function concluded with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS. The final of the senior championship of the Taihape Golf Club was played during the week-end, when R. McClure defeated G. McCombie four up and three to play in a match over 30 holes, The standard of golf in the morning was very poor, both players being weak on the greens. McCombie played very badly during the first nine boles, but improved as the match progressed and ended the morning round one down. He won the first three holes in the afternoon but McClure soon made up the leeway and at the 27th hole the match was all square. McClure gave a fine display during the last round and

the match ended at “Thg Drive,” McClure then being 4 up with three to play. The winner has played very consistently during the past month and is to be congratulated on his victory. McCombie is also to be complimented on the good fight be put up. In the finals of the Junior Championship H. Christensen defeated G. C. Armstrong 10 und 9. In the semifinals of the Welter Weight Championship T. C. Kincaid boat R. flenrieks one up. Kincaid and Marsh will meet in the final. KING’S THEATRE PICTURES “The Cohens and the Kellys.” has made a name for itself as a picture so far where shown in New Zealand. It shows at the King’s to-night anil is the big picture of the week. Touching pathos turns into wild hilarity in this surprising sequel to “The Cohens and the Kellys,” a picture that made the world laugh and call for more, until the producer. Carl Laemnile, was compelled to make a bigger, better and funnier screen drama dealing with the further adventures of the laughrenowned Irish and Jewish families. George Sidney and J. Farrell McDonald play the main ro’es. LADIES GOLF NOTES. This week’s competition for A grade players will be the third round for Mrs Arthur’s trophy. B grade players will play for Mrs Macdiarmid’s trophy, and C grade will play the third round —over 12 holes—for Miss Dickenson’s trophy. The draw is:— A grade.—Miss Beattie v. Mrs Neagle; Mrs Armstrong v. Mrs Cleary; Miss Arthur v. Mrs Ongley; Mrs Arthur v. Mrs Bradley; Mrs McKenzie v. Mrs McCormack; Mrs Wakeman v. Miss Billing. B. grade.—Miss Sexton v. Mrs Sherriff; Miss O’Callaghan v. Miss Dickenson; Mrs Addis v. Miss T. O. Callaghan; Mrs O’Callaghan v. Miss K. McCarten; Mrs Mortland v. Mrs Hay; Miss N. McCarten a bye. C. grade. —Miss J. Hamill v. Miss Casey; Mrs Ormond v. Mrs Robertson; Mrs Bowler v. Mrs Paul; Miss Ryan v. Miss Mathew; Mrs Quirk v. Miss Addis; Miss Williams v. Miss Derry; Mrs Hamill v. Mrs Orr; Miss Spooner v. Mrs Macdiarmid; Mrs Nicholls v. Miss D. Mortland. Last week’s competition.—The third round of the Glenn trophy, was played under ideal golfing conditions. The best cards handed in are as follow: —Miss McCormack, 99—16—83 —4 points; Mrs Neagle, 113—21—92 11 points; Miss Beattie, 114 —22—92— 2| points; Mrs Ongley, 111—16 —95— 1 point. B grade.—Miss Sexton, 121—35 —86— 4 points; Miss K. McCarten, 118 —27 —9l —3 points; Mrs O’Callaghan, 118— 25—93—2 points; Miss O’Callaghan, 113—17—96 — 1 point. In the C grade Mrs Paul won the club trophy with a nett score of 89. In the second round of the senior championship, Mrs Arthur beat Mrs Neagle 2 and 1; Mrs McKenzie heat Mrs Ongley 1 up; Mrs Bradley beat Mrs Wakeman 1 up; Miss McCormack beat Miss Beattie 9 and 7. In the semi-final to be played this week, Mrs Arthur plays Mrs McKenzie; Mrs Bradley plays Miss McCormack. In the junior championship semi-final Miss McCarten beat Mrs Hamill; Miss Billing beat Miss O’Callaghan. The final will be played this week between Miss Billing and Miss McCarten. HOCKEY. Owing to the Oroua team being unable to play at 3 p.m., next Thursday, the ladies representative match, Taihape v. Oroua, will commence at 2 p.m. sharp. The following is the revised team to represent Taihape: —Misses Al. Johnson, I. Fleet, 11. Transom, Mrs Gardner, E. Johnson (Capt.), R. Cartier, W. McCullough, A. Buckley, EE. Transom, D. Borher, Mrs Thurston. Emergencies, M. Currie, N. Currie, E. Tristram.