TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 71, Issue 261, 3 November 1928, Page 3

TAIHAPE

BOWLING NOTES. (Special “Chronicle” Service.) A meeting of the match committee of the Taihape Bowling Club was held on Wednesday evening when there were present Messrs D. Neagle, A. M. Ryan, and Rev. E. Bandy. Mr Neagle was appointed chairman of the committee. It was decided that in connection with matches for the Wakeman and Quirk Cups the entrance fee be 6d per man per match and that aJI challenges be made through the secretary. It was also resolved that all players that have not been playing for more than three seasons be classified as juniors. December 1 was fixed as the closing date for nominations for the Gru.ezelier and Reddick Cup competitions and Handicap Singles. It was suggested that Taihape play Raetihi on December 13 and Ohakune on December 6 for the Rangitikei Shield and the secretary has been instructed to write to those clubs inquiring if the dates mentioned will suit them. PERSONAL. Mr and Mrs G. Durrant and family are on a visit to Palmerston North. Constable Batchelor of Napier who has been appointed to succeed Constable King, arrived in Taihape on Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs J. Evans are on a visit to Palmerston North. Mrs J. A. Arthur left Taihape yestcrdaj on a visit to Dunedin. TENNIS Despite the unfavourable weather conditions a fair number of players have frequented the courts lately and much enthusiasm has been displayed. It has been decided to start the competitions early this season and a notice has been posted in the pavilion stating that entries for the men’s and ladies’ handicap singles c ose on Saturday, September 10. It is hoped and expected; that a large number of players will participate in these competitions. WAIOURU-TOKAANU ROAD This week Mr R. H. Good visited Wei ington for the purpose of presenting to the under-secretary of the Public Works Department, a petition urging the immediate expenditure of £3OO on the Waiouru-Tokaanu road so that it would be in reasonably good Older for the summer traffic. Mr Good was very encouragingly received and has every reason to believe that tho request will be granted. The under-secretary said he was very much in favour of the proposal and attached his signature to the petition which will be presented, to the Minister of Public Works at the earliest opportunity. It is expected that definite advice concerning the matter will be received in Taihape next Monday or Tuesday. GENERAL NEWS Tho Dunedin Homing Pigeon Club has forwarded, to the stationmaster at T ’’ ape two crate of pigeons with a request that they be liberated early this morning, provided climatic conditions are suitable for the big race from Taihape to Dunedin. Altogether there are 60 birds and they were viewed with interest by many who were on the local railway station yesterday. CRICKET The first club match of the season was played on Thursday when Colts defeated Taihape by 52 runs. The latter won the toss and, batted first anl wen aL cut for 51 runs, Hamill being top scorer with 23 to his credit. Dripps took 4 wickets, S. McClure 3 ano L. Mayor one. Dr. Sinclair and L. J. Ca~£ enter were run out. Colts replied with 103 runs, of which number Dripps contributed 63 ly bright batting and McClure 21. A. E. Glennie bowled very well and captured eight wickets, including the “hat trick.” KING’S THEATRE On the triple feature programme for to-night at the King’s Theatre the main feature is “Sharp Shooters,” an American Navy comedy, which has had just as big a success in other parts of New Zealand as “Rookies ” “Behind the Front,” etc. The second offering is a strong comedy of laughs, thrills and chills. In it Rod la Roque, Elinor Fair and others help the film to swing along splendidly, shaking off laughs every moment or so. Its claim to immense popularity is due to comical situations, funny captions, and thrilling drama of ghosts and ghostly happenings. The new scries of “The Collegians” is proving most popular and the latest will be no exception to the rule. TOWN HALL PICTURES At the matinee at 1.45 p.m. to-day Harry Carey in the “Night Hawk” will be the star attraction, supported by Jack Hoxie in episode 5, “Thunderbolt Jack,” a rattling good comedy scenic and gazette. At the 8 o’clock session, the bestbalanced programme yet shown in Taihape will be screened. First of all is Harry Carey in “The Night Hawk.” Second is George O’Hara in the auto-racing story by the man who wrote Wa lace Reid's biggest successes, “California or Bust.” is its title.