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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 72, Issue 90, 16 April 1929, Page 2

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TAIHAPE A. AND P. ASSOCIATION The monthly committee meeting of the Rangitikei Agricultural and Pas>toral Association was held on Saturday afternoon when there were present Messrs W. J. Williams (chairman), J. B. Thomason, P. Pedersen, W. R. Anderson, A. McColl, Junr., B. C. Fitzherbert. D. Scott, H. S. Tobeck, A. K. Overton, H. Harris and the secretary (Mr F. M. Marlow). The secretary to the conference of A. and P. Associations wrote advising that an exhibitor had been disqualified during the pleasure of the committee ind the Rangitikei A. and P. Associativa was requested to endor»e this action. It was decided to act as requested. The meeting resolved not to send a representative to a conference of delegates to be held for the. purpose of electing a member of the Board of Agriculture. The following new members were elected: Messrs A. Stuart (Marton), F. Gledhill (Taihape), James Bayne (Rangiwaea). Arrangements in connection with the forthcoming ball to be held under the

auspices of the Association were discussed. The secretary reported that the ladies’ committee had held a meeting and were of the opinion that they could cope with the supper arrangements and that it was unnecessary to engage special labour. The ladies re- | commended that the price of tickets I should be as follows: Double ticker, j 12s Gd. men’s single ticket 8s Gd, ladies’ single ticket ss. It was resolved to adopt the recommendation of the ladies’ committee in regard to the price of tickets. It was also decided to engage Larkin’s Orchestra for the ball. The matter of procuring crockery for tho occasion was left in the hands of the ball committee. In connection with the matter of outstanding subscriptions the secretary reported that the president (Mr A. R. Fannin) and himself had canvassed the town and had collected about £lO. but there was still a fair amount outstanding and Air Fannin and himself intended visiting the country and interviewing all members whoso subscriptions were overdue. If they met with the same success in the country as had attended them when canvassing the town Lhe association would soon be in a satisfactory financial position. ‘‘We have a credit balance of £lO or £ll at present and it would be very pleasing if this were increased to £5O or £GO by the time of the annual meet-' ing in July,” concluded Mr Marlow. ’ Members expressed their high apprecia- i lion of the services rendered the Association by the president and secretary in the matter of collecting outstanding subscriptions. The meeting endorsed the resolution of the Rangitikei County Council deciding to write to the Department of Agriculture urging that borough council’s should be brought under tho same compulsion as county councils in regard to noxious weeds. * In connection with this matter a member stated that county councils i were compelled to take steps to have i noxious weeds in the county eradicated but he understood borough councils were not under the same obligation. A voice: “Hemlock and other noxious weeds are often very prevalent in boroughs ami should be eradicated, and i the Agricultural Department should appoint an inspector solely for the purpose of seeing that this is done.” It was also resolved to write to the Taihape Chamber of Commerce ami the local branch of the Nefr Zealand Farmers’ Union, soliciting their support in ; the matter. King’s Theatre • The King’s Theatre will present. I “The Foreign Legion’’ to-night and ! Wednesday, the screen adaptation of “The Red Mirage,” I. A. R. Wylie's sensational novel. The novel was a gripping story of love ami duty, set against the chromatic background of the French Foreign Legion in Algiers. The picture is said to excel the book in the colourful presentation of the lives and adventures, the passions and the impulses of these iron soldiers ami the steely discipline which they live. Norman Kerry and Lewis ’Stone are costarred in the picture. Opposite them are two popular women, Alary Nolan and June Marlowe, one the exotic, heart-breaker, the other the adorable sweetheart, type. It is one of Uni- J versal’s big four for 1929, and opened I tho magnificent State Theatre in Mel- [ bourne a few weeks ago. Ordinary ! prices rule. Town Hall. i A simple tribal story of love and • hate enacted in the neighbourhood of , Lake Rotorua and in the tiro-swept voli' :inie areas of New Zealand with their I ihot springs, geysers, choking vapours of sulphur and gushing wells of boiling mud, is “The Romance of Hinemoa,” at the Town Hall to-night and Wednesday. Produced on a lavish scale with an entirely Maori cast this picture is one that all New Zealanders are proud of. HUNTERVILLE MAGISTRATE’S COURT. At the Hunterville Magistrate's • Court on Friday the following cases were dealt with by Air R. Al. Watson, S.AI.:— . IL Bowick (Hunterville) claimed £l9 19s 4d from 0. 11. Westwood (Alangaweka) for repairs to a van damaged by an employee of defendant, named A. Whyte. After considerable evidence the Magistrate gave .judgment for plaintiff although he maintained that the lad Whyte was responsible and should pay for the damage done. Under a maintenance orde. IL Spratt was ordered to pay £4 forthwith, the ease to be further reviewed next Court day. H. Rauliina charged with disobedience of a maintenance order, was ordered to pay £G within four weeks. Under an attachment order judgment was given for plaintiff in a case wherein G. C. Farr proceeded against I). G. Young for £27 held by Air Stent at Ohingaiti. Judgment for plaintiff was given in the f<dlowing undefended cases:—P. J. I I inn v. S. Madden, claim £1 15s, costs r' s » (’. H. Blackler v. G. B. Gibbs, claim itS I4s (id, costs £3 3s Gd; Jeremiah Hurley v. Daniel Connell, claim £35, costs [£4 15s Gd. Under a judgment summons ! B. J. Watkins was ordered to pay Ford j Motors, Alanawatu, 10s a month oil a I sum of £3 13s. Football Dance. Hunterville Football Club held a dance in the Scots’ Hall on Friday night when there was a large attendance. Music was supplied by Potakri’s orchestra, extras being played by Miss Swainson, Air R. Inder and' Air P. W’aitere. An excellent supper was dispensed under the supervision of Airs Abel and Aliss Simpson. A Alonte Carlo ■ lance competition was won by Aliss Ross and Mr A. Abel. Senior Football. Hunterville defeated Alangaweka at Hunterville on Saturday last l.v 25—8. Mangaweka won the toss ami the game commenced with the visitors defending the lower goal. Shortly after the start Hunterville forced Alangaweka back into their twenty-live, " where Shanley marked and kicked a good goal.— 3 —O. Hard play ensued until Stevens scored good try from midfield. Shanley failed to add. G—o. From the kick-off Hunterville forced play into their >pponcn's twenty-five, when l , i'riAn a scrum Smith transferred to Shanley, who potted a neat goal. I” —• No further points were sc I when the game ceased for half-time. The second half commenced with Alangaweka laced down hill. Soon after the second half L*gan Smith crossed for the home team from a five-, an I scrum. Stevens converted. 15—0.’ With the aid of the grade Alangaweka forced [day and Beresford crossed. 15—3. From tho kick-off Hunterville pressed I Alangaweka and after hard [day by both forwards and backs Trcwbjf cross-