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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 72, Issue 235, 3 October 1929, Page 3

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TAIHAPE GOLF NOTES. A bogey handicap match for the ATortland Rose Bowl was played on the Raukura links last week and the best cards returned were as follows: A. Grade. —A. C. Joblin, all square; R. AlcClure, 3 down. R. Grade. —F. Richards, all square; A. F. AfcKenzie, 2 down; D. O’Neill, 2 down; S. E. Addis, 3 down; L. A. Sherriff, 3 down. Richards completed 18 holes in 100. His handicap has been reduced from 31—23 to 29—22. Another bogey match for the Mortland Rose Bowl will be played this week and the draw is as follows: A. Grade: — S. Powell v. W. Crawford. T. C. Kincaid v. K. Joblin. A. C. Joblin v. H. O’Callaghan. R. AlcClure v. P. E. Wakeman. R. Alarsh v. F. Reece. B. Grade:— J. Mortland v. J. E. Hamill. L. A. Sherriff v. A. F. AlcKenzie. I. Parkes v. A. James. S. E. Addis v. E. P. Duncan. H. Eaton v. A. P. Smith. H. Hintz v. Dr. H. Al. Hay. B. AL Kibblewhite v. R. C. Ongley. J. Coutts v. F. Richards. D. O’Neill v. F. O’Kecfg. W. McKnight v. P. J. Bowler. J. Benson v. K. Kenney. W. Ross v. R. Hislop. The semi-finals of the club championships have been completed, results being as follows: — Senior championship. —J. P. Mortland defeated R. AlcClure 5 up and 3 to play. J. Evans defeated T. V. Auld 6 and 5. J. Evans and J. P. Alortland will meet in the final over 36 holes. Aliddleweight championship. —A. P. Smith defeated L. A. Sherriff 1 up at the 19th hole; I. Parkes defeated J. ATortland 4 and 3. Smith and Parkes will play off in the final over 36 holes. Junior championship. —F. Richards beat D. J. O’Neal 6 and 4. J. Coutts defeated K. Kenney 3 and 2. The final ovjir 36 holes will be played between Richards and Kenney. The final of the senior, middleweight, and junior championships must be played as soon as possible. GENERAL NEWS. At a special meeting of the Bangitikei Agricultural and Pastoral Association held recently, it was decided to hold the annual show on Alarch 5 and 6 instead of February 19 and 20 as previously decided upon. MAJESTIC THEATRE Ronald Colman appears to-night at the Afajestic in the United Artists’ production “The Rescue.” It was directed by Herbert Brenon, who made “Beau Geste” and “Sorrell and Son.” “The Rescue” also affords Lily Damita, Air Goldwyn’s importation from the ranks of French stars, her American screen debut. Aliss Damita has the coveted role of Air Colman’s leading lady The story is that of Tom Lingard, a trader in Java, who has promised a native chief that ho will help to restore his lost empire. In the midst of his plans, an English yacht intrudes on the scene and Airs Travers, as one of the passengers, causes Lingard to forsake the cause of the natives for that of the woman he loves. TOWN HALL PICTURES To-night at the Town Hall will see another of those < :iely popular functions of picture. ; incing. Carringtons orchestra provide the music and the floor is in excellent trim. The picture programme provided will be gazette, comedy, news and the feature “Justice of the Far North,” is a real virile story of the land of eternal ice, with a background of natural sights never shown on any screen. The dancing commences at 8 p.m. with the picture programme. HUNTERVILLE THE TOWN BOARD The ordinary monthly meeting of Hunterville Town Board was held on Tuesday night. Present—Cr. W. H. Bowick (chairman), R. A. Gordon, W. J. Whyte, F. C. Berry, W. O’Brien, and W. H. Thomas. An apology for absence was received from Cr. G. B. Gregory. The Railways Department wrote stating that the quoted charge for connecting th® stationmaster’s residence with the town water service was too high, and it was proposed to connect to the extraordinary station supply. Tn reply to the chairman the foreman said the railway staff had made a start connecting to the extraordinary plyAfter some discussion it was decided that the District Engineer be written to asking that any work be suspended until permission of the Board had been obtained. The chairman reported that Air Hermann had inspected the roads on behalf of the Highways Council and would report. At the request of the Chamber of Commerce the Town Clerk was permitted to carry out the duties of Librarian. Two applications for water supply were referred to the foreman for report as to cost. A letter from the lessee of hall ask-, ing for a variation of his lease was received. The hall committee reported receipts for the month of September to be £4l 18s 4d. The works committee were authorised to proceed with the metalling of Ongo Road in readiness for sealing. The hall committee were instructed to report on a suggestion that the charge for dances in the hall be reduced. The treasurer.’s and foreman’s reports were read The date for payment of rates was fixed at November 15th.