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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 72, Issue 112, 13 May 1929, Page 2

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RAETIHI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The monthly meeting was well attended there being present Messrs L. Tagg (chairman), A. C. A. McDonald, i W. Gundy, C. E. Whittington, B. Gibbons, W. Moorman, T. Fagg and G. I ‘.Vatkinson. t j The Government’s action in deciding ■ to stop the cash on delivery system fur post parcels, was generally appro\ed by the meeting. The secretary of the Raetihi School committee forwarded a request made to the annual meeting of householders for the alteration of the time-table for train service between Ohakune and Raetihi, especially for carriage oi High • School pupils and mails. I It was decided that the present train {service was quite adequate to the reIquirements of the town and stock agents and the present bus service is quite satisfactory for the conveyance of • school children. Air A. J. Windle’s resignation as member of the Chamber was accepted with regret. Mr Gibbons : sked what was being dune in regards to community lighting. Mr T. Fagg said the Borough Council could not give an estimate for lighting until they knew ’ e number of consumers. It was decided to canvass the town and ascertain the number who • were willing tu subscribe. I Air T. Fagg informed the meeting that a representative of ; Wanganui firm of carriers was in Raetihi looking I for business, and offered to carry gouds (from Wanganui to Raetihi at £1 per ■ ton cheaper than charged by rail. It I was considered that it would be un■wise to encourage outside competition. |The railway was making big concesJsions in freights, especially manure. ] It was again agreed to write to the | ■Underwriters’ Association with regards to reduction of lire insurance premiums. HUNTERVILLE MAGISTRATE’S COURT Al the ordinary siting of the AlagibtiaLc s Court on Friday, Mr R. Al. Watson, b.M., presiding, R. A. Gordon and R- A. Hardy were each lined 20s and costs for being on licensed premises on Good Friday. H. Spratt, chaiged with disobedience of a maintenance order had his case adjourned for a month, defendant being out of work. ±l. Kauhina, for a similar failure was sentenced to fourteen days’ imprisonment, the warrant to be suspended if defendant paid five shillings off arrears each week and kept up th e Ids per week order payments. ll the warrant is executed, he will be .cicased on payment of £6. In a judgment summons B. J. Watkins was ordered to pay £l5 15s 8d to Laery and Co forthwith m default 14 days’ imprisonment, the warrant to be suspended if debtor pays 10s per ' calendar month, first payment on I June 1.

GENERAL NEWS j After much discussion as to who is I responsible for maintaining the rej servoir in order at Putonno the set- ! tiers have appointed a committee to j take charge off this work. The com- . utc e is Messrs Gibbs, Haar, Ruff, A. aineion and 11. Cameron. At the Pipe Band euchre party first pi izt s were won by Miss Bishup and Air W. Brindler, while consolations lucre awarded to Miss Al. Wilson and ■ Mr Floyd. Airs Abel, Misses Ross and .Griffin were in charge of the supper. | At the monthly meeting of the 1 W.D.F.U., Dr. Mitchell gave an address and afternoon tea was provided. I Several bricklayers were promptly |on the job in Hunterville after the i earthquake and manp of the worst ‘damaged and most urgently required | chimneys have been rebuilt and repairled but there is much work yet to be ■ done. TAIHAPE THE TOWN HALL “The Bellamy Trial” which has . come direct from the Regent Theatre, Auckland, where it has been packing [ out the house twice daily for the past ; fortnight, thus establishing a record for attendance in New Zealand. It is .the story of a trial in which a man and and a woman are charged with the murder of the man’s wife. The manner iof unfolding the story is unusual and patrons will grip their seats with suspense during the screening. Not until the end of the picture is the audience advised ot the cast. On Alonday and Tusday the problem ‘ play “.Should Law Demand A Doctor’s < onfidence’’ will be shown. KING’S THEATRE “Diamond Handcuffs,”/ the new ■••tro-Goldwyii-Alayer picture, now piaying at the King’s Theatre to-night s literally three pictures in one. though each of the three episodes deals • ■ith a priceless but ominous diamond which move through each sequence as the centre of events. It commences its career of tragedy in sun-parched Africa, sears more souls in glittering •josmopolitan society, and then plunges into the grim shadows of the underworld of another continent!—This un- ■ <iue picture is rare entertainment, and the unusually big cast of screen notabilities. headed by Eleanor Boardman : nd Conrad Nagel join their talented performances with the gripping theme lio give the movie lover an unusual treat.

GOLF CLUB AFFAIRS. The monthly committee meeting of the Taihape Golf Club was held on Friday evening, when the president (Mr A James) presided over an attendance consisting of Alessrs D. Ncagle, 8. E. Addis, F. Reece, A. C. Joblin, E. P. Duncan, A. P. Smith and the secretary (Air T. C. Kincaid). Apologies for absence were received from Alessds T. V. Auld and A. F. McKenzie. A letter was received from the Hamilton Golf Club, stating that it could not say whether Air Norrie Beil’s services would be vailable to the Taihapuc Golf Club again next year, as he had only been appointed professional to rhe Hamilton Golf Club for 12 months. It was quite possible that he would be re- ( appointed for another year and the i Taihape Club was adavised to write ; again in connection with the matter, 'soon. 1 On the motion of the chairman, it

was decided to write to the Hamilton Golf Club asking it to keep the L’ai hape Club’s application for Mr Bell’s services before it. The secretary was also instructed to write inviting his co-operation in the matter. In connection with the purchase of the Davies Alemorial Cups —a matter that had been left in the hands of Inc president secretary and treasurer —Air James reported that a local jeweller had offered to supply the club with two silver cups, suitably engraved, at a total cost of £B. One of the cups was shown to the committee, which decide.l to accept the local jeweller’s offer. The cups are challenge cups and will be present el to the lady and gentleman returning the best aggregate grosos score in tlu* qualifying rounds of the lauies’ and men’s senior championship respe lively. It was resolved that arrangements for a bus service to th 0 links on the afternoon of the second day during the week-end be discontinued owing to insufiicient patronage, but members are advised that they may make their own arrangements for such a service at their own expense.

It was also resolved to notify members of the time the last bus leaves tue links on Thursdays and week-end days, and players who fail to catch it return to town as best they can, and not at the expense of the club. The following new members were elected: —Airs F. J. O’Keefe Miss F. Carpenter, Alessrs Al. Durrant, D. J. O’Neill. G. Alurphy and 11. O’Callaghan jun. The seerctaray was instructed to write to Air R. Redhead, golf architest, inquiring his charge for visiting the links at a time when he happened to be passing hrough Taihape and constructing a plan of the course and giving advice generally. The match committee submitted a copy of the local rules which were adopted with some slight amendments. The president took the opportunity I of welcoming the new members of the committee, Messrs A. P. .Smith and E. P. Duncan. | The usual tribute to the chair ter I minated a most successful meeting. MANGAWEKA ANNUAL CHILDREN’S BALL The Oddfellows Hall was beautifully decorated on the occasion of the Children’s Ball. The judge’s task was a hard one, there being some very beautiful costumes.

The children, who had been well trained, gave a delightful exhibition of the following dances. The “Goddess Dance,” the “Alinuet,” and the “Ribbon Dance.”

Following is the prize list:—Best girl under six years: Pam Kirkby, Dutch girl. Best boy under six: John Dalrymple, pierriot. Best girl under 12: Joy Bailey, Victorian posy. Best boy girl over 12: Nancy Bailey, Snowballs, girl over 12: Nancy alley, snowballs. Best boy over 12: Norman Barrell, Page. Girl (original): Ruth Loye, Shell Oil. Boy (original): Norman Loye. black cat. Best couple: Dell and Jim Sutherland, soldiers.

Other costumes worn were: Tom j Crowther, Red Devil; Janet Macdonald, . Poppy; Lauchie Waugh, N.Z. Footballer; Doreen Hopwood, Rose; Betty ‘ Smith, Noon; Minnie Macdonald. Red Riding Hood; Afarjorie Bunnell, Irish Colleen; Jack Crowther, Cook; Winifred AlcNeill, Tea for Two; Irma Johnston, Eastern Lady; Arthur Oemcke, Golliwog; Beatrice Nicholson, Night; Ruth Loye, Shell Oil; Audrey Warrilow, I’ierrette; Norman Loye. Black Cat; Robert McNeill, Clown; Con Smith, Turkish Bay; Betty Weston, Sunflower; June Thompson, Dunce; Barbara Thompson, Dominoes; Eunice Noble, W’inter; Alay Stewart, Hen; Jim Stewart, Rooster; Douglas Watson. Robin Hood; Russell Rowley. Pierrot; Evelyn Jacobs, Folly; Ranald Jacobs, Henderson’s Flour; Melvyn Jacobs, Bag of Sugar; Ruth Flyn, Haystack; Dorothy Barrell, Fairy; Rene Noble, Folly; William Warrilow, Alotor Engineer; Duer Loye. Pirate; Betty Lawson, 80-peep; Eill Lawson, Dutch Boy; Bernard Lawson, Chinaman; Teddy Salt, Butcher Boy; Jean Graham, Eastern Lady; Eric Oulsman, Alonkey; Douglas AVarrilow, Pierrot; Basil Rowley, Evening Dress; June and Pat Bailey, the Alagpies; Lionel Bailey, Jingle Bells; Niere Watson, Gipsy Girl; Vera Johnston, Red Riding Hood; Joy Bailey. Early Victorian Posy; Alary Aloroney, Buttercup; Betty Waymouth, Fuchsia; Audrey Watkins, Bluebell: Patty Salt, Drummer Girl; Dell and Jim Sutherland, Soldiers; Sam Crowther. Nigger; Nevile Oemcke, Green Elf; Fred Noble, Indian; Peggy Failover. Angel; Norah Alahoney, Hawaiian; Bob Mahoney, Naval Officer; Selwyn Toms. Cigarette Card Collector; Esther Duigan, Aloth; Thelma Kreger, Community Seeing; Alickie Giunane, Grandad; Langston, Indian Chief; Norah Oemcke, Gipsy Giri; Ken Graham, AH Noes; Leslie Graham and Pam Kirkby, Dutch Girl and Boy; Doreen Graham. New Health; Lucy Wright, Kate Greenaway; Ethel Shaw, Early A’i ctor inn; Norman Barrel], Page; Rosemary and Carol Potter. Rose Fairies; Joan Bailey, Pierrette; Joyce Brown, Ku-Klux-Klan; Nellie Bond, Yale Blues; Bill Crowther, Pirate; Jack Freeman, Brigand Chief; Harry Freeman, Pirrot; Gordon AfcKinnon, Clown; Topsy AlcKinnon, Jingle Bells; Ethel Jarrett, Sweet Briar; Les. Durham, Indian Chief; Tanga Potaka. Afaori Chief; Barbara Guthrie, Page; Bryce Guthrie, Cricketer; Ewen Guthrie, French Swark.