TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 71, Issue 237, 6 October 1928, Page 3

TAIHAPE

MUSEUM FOR TAIHAPE A meeting of those interested in the formation of a museum in Taihape was held on Thursday evening when the Mayor (Mr J. P. Aldridge) presided over an attendance consisting of Messrs W. H. Maclean, G. Bryce, H. M. MaeCallum, A. James, F. J. Hintz, E. Loader, D. Neagie, W. J. H. McCormick, H. O’Callaghan, H. Christensen, F. M. Marlow, P. Pedersen, J. McDonald, J. E. Hamill, Wilson Winiata, P. Pine, T. C Kincaid, W. E. Hird, J. A. Arthur, H. Truman, A. G. Cork, Dr. D. L. Sinclair and Dr. G. N. Mac Diarmid. The chairman congratulated Mr P. Pedersen on his efforts in connection with the establishment of a museum in Taihape. He considered that such an institution was necessary in this town and several curios had been promised. The chairman then read a draft constitution compiled by Mr S. A. R. Mair, setting forth the aims and objects of a Museum Society.

Mr P. Pedersen, who has been the prime mover in the formation of a museum in Taihape, said he was glad to see such a large attendance and to note that his efforts to arouse enthusiasm in the project appeared to have been successful. Several of those present had read the draft constitution compiled by Mr Mair and the main business now was the election of officers. Mr Pedersen then moved that a museum be formed and a committee elected.

Mr A. James said the question to be decided was whether to form a museum alone or a museum society. If the meeting decided on the former course he was of the opinion that after the curios in the museum had been inspected and members had become familiar with them, interest would wane. He considered the best course of action to take was to elect a committee to consider the basis of the constitution laid down by Mr S. A. R. Mair and for that committee to report what form the Society should take. Mr W. H. Maclean stated that the town was greatly indebted to Mr Pedersen for the interest he had taken in the matter. Proceeding the speaker said he would like to see the meeting form itself into a museum society that night and that a council should be appointed to draw up rules of the society. There was a need for a museum in Taihape but it was necessary to look further than the mere establishment of such an institution. A museum society should be formed and later he hoped the society would affiliate with the New Zealand Institute. 1 ‘lt is not necessary to do more than elect a council and fix the subscription to-night,” concluded the speaker. At this stage Mr W. J. H. McCormick asked that the minutes of the previous meeting be read. The acting secretary (Mr H. A. Truman) complied with the request and the minutes showed that it had been definitely decided to form a museum to be known as the Otaihape Museum. The minutes were confirmed and consequently Mr Pedersen’s motion was unnecessary and was withdrawn. Mr G. Bryce suggested the formation of a philosophical society to conduct the museum, and to get lecturers to come to Taihape. The suggestion was approved and Taihape is to be provided with an institution to be known as “The Otaihape Museum and Philosophical Society.” The election of officers resulted as follows: —Patron, Mr J. P. Aldridge; president, Mr P. Pedersen; vice-president, Dr. Mac Diarmid; council, Messrs Wilson Winiata, P. Pine, A. James, W. E. Hird, G. Bryce, W. H. Maclean and Dr. D. L. Sinclair; secretary and treasurer, Mr H. A. Truman; auditor, Mr F. M. Marlow. Messrs P. Pine and Wilson Winiata addressed the meeting and said they were glad to note that a museum was to be formed in Taihape and they would give the institution every support and would be only too pleased to place curios in the museum

The chairman and Messrs P. Pedersen and T. Kincaid expressed pleasure at the presence of representatives of the native race at the meeting and the fact that the Maoris were taking such an interest in the movement.

Mr Maclean moved that the council be empowered to draw up rules governing the society and to call a general meeting consisting of at least ten members to adopt such rules, and to consider the question of instituting different classes of members. The motion was carried.

The ordinary membership fee was fixed at 5s and all those present signified their intention of becoming members. Mr P. Pedersen appealed to the meeting to secure as many members as possible. Mr Pedersen was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his splendid efforts in connection with the formation of a museum and philosophical society in Taihape. Those present at the meeting were afterwards entertained at supper by Mr Pedersen. GOLF NOTES R. M. Marsh defeated T. C. Kincaid 9 and 8 in the final of the welterweight championship, played over 36 holes on Thursday. The winner gave an excellent display and is to be congratulated on his victory. In the first round he averaged four for 7 holes. KING’S THEATBE PICTURES There will be the usual three star attractions at the King’s Theatre tonight. “The Wizard” is based on the. sensational French play “Balaoo” by Gaston Leroux and is the story of an eccentric scientist who humanizes an ape to do his bidding and to revenge him for fancied wrongs. Thrills, mystery, suspense and a line love interest 'held yeste. day’s audience every moment du iiig the showing of the picture, while the company relief furnished by the two darxLs in the role of house seravnts brought much laught-r which relieved the tension of the more sombre moments of this picture. In his latest fast-moving western drama, “The Devil’s Saddle,” Ken Maynard shows all his ex.raordin.iry control and skill with horses and the lariat. Th i ’iig riding and aslouncing tricks with fle rope which never before have been seen on the screen. The latest “Collegians” also shows. “The Collegians” and the Ken Maynard picture show at the matinee. TAIHAPE GOLF CLUB. A committee meeting of the Taihape Golf Club was held on Tuesday when

the following were present: —Messrs F. J. Hiutz (chair), A. James, T. V. Auld, A. F. McKenzie, D. Neagie, 8. E. Addis, and the secretary (Mr T. C. Kincaid). An apology for absence was received from Dr. H. M. Hay. The greens committee consisting of Messrs F. J. Hintz and A. James was requested to inspect the links and eport at the next committee meeting upon the werk which it is necessary to have carried out during the summer months and the estimated cost of S ’.ch work. Several members commented on the improvements to the greens since the club engaged the services of a permanent greenkeeper. It was resolved to write to Mr J. E. Hamill congratulating him on doing a hole in one, and to record same on the minutes. It was resolved that a match be played between teams picked by the president and the club captain on 14lh inst. It was decided to place two honours boards in the club house showing the names of the winners of the ladies’ and men’s senior championship, and also the names of the president, and secretary, since the club acquired its present Jinks at Raukura. Arrangements were completed fo»* the visit of tho Waimarino Goif Club to Taihape during the week-end.