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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 72, Issue 260, 1 November 1929, Page 3

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TAIHAFE SWIMMING CLUB The annual meeting of the Taihape Amateur Swimming Club whs held on Wednesday evening when Mr C. L. Dymock. president, presided over a good attendance. In reviewing the activities of the past season the chairman said that three carnivals had been held and the total receipts amounted to £26. while the expense totalled £24. The carnivals thus resulted in a profit of £2. The flying squadron team had visited Palmerston North, Raetihi and Marton, to compete at carnivals in those centres, and had furthered the interests of the Taihape Swimming Club. The balance-sheet which disclosed a small credit balance, was read and adopted. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: — Patron, Mr J. P. Aldridge; President. Mr C. L. Dymock; vice-presidents, Messrs G. C. Armstrong, E. Loader, D. J. O’Neill, J. Quirk, J. Kyan. L. C. Hawke, P. E Wakeman. E. Robinson, D. Neagle. R. C. Ongley and Rev. Father Doolaghty; captain, Mr A. Millar; vice-captain. Mr W. Pitt; hon. secretarv, Mr J. V. Benson; hon. treasurer, Air J. H. McKenzie; delegate to the Wanganui Centre. Mr A Millar; hon. auditor. Mr A. AL Ryan; general committee. Messrs W. Fookes. H. D. Bond. E. Mercer. W. Healey. Misses E. Tristram, M. Johnson and D. Sheldon. Mr A.’ M. Ryan was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his services as honorarv auditor, and Mr H. I). Bond was thanked for acting as treasurer last year. It was decided to hold the official opening dav on November 7 and to stage a carnival later in the same month. M r A. Millar donated a trophy to be awarded to the primary school boy gaining most points in handicap races »iver 25 yards, 50 yards, 75 yards and PM) yards. Miss E. Tristram game a trophy similarlv for primary school girls. Mr E Loader’donated a trophy to be awarded to the member teaching the greatest number of children how to swim during the season. Mr C. L. Dymock gave a trophy for the ladies It was decide 1 to write to the Borough Council and thank that body for the use and maintenance of the baths last season.

OTAIHAPE MUSBUM There was a satisfactory attendance at the annual meeting of the Otaihapc Museum and Philosophical Society on Wednesday evening when the president (Mr P. Pedersen) occupied the chair. The annual report, and balance sheet were read and adopted. The rules and constitution of the Society were confirmed with a slight addition. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: —Patron, Air J. P. Aldridge; president, Mr P. Pedersen; vice-president. Air \\ . H. Maclean. Committee, Drs. G. N. MacDairmid and D. L. Sinclair, Messrs A. James. A G. Cork. A. R. Fannin, J. Quirk and Wilson Winiata; hon, secretary and treasurer. Mr H. Truman; hon. auditor, Mr F. M. Marlow. Mr A. James said he would like the meeting to place on record its deep appreciation of the work done by the president, Mr P. Pedersen, who had rendered yeoman service in the interests of the society. In fact, it was not too much to say that there would have been no museum in Taihape if it had not been for M r Pedersen, and it was only fitting that a record of appreciation of Mr Pedersen’s services should be placed on the minutes, and he had much pleasure in moving in that direction. The motion was seconded by Dr. Mac Diarmid and carried by acclamation. . In responding Mr Pedersen said that whatever he had done for the society had been a great pleasure to him, and he hoped that the society would prosper. He also hoped that every member would make an effort to induce other members to join, and would also on-, deavour to secure exhibits for the museum. In conclusion, Mr Pedersen paid a high tribute to Mr H. Truman, honorarv secretary, for his valuable services during the past year. The incoming committee was recommended to request the Council to put up a list of members in the museum building.

PERSONAL After a long and painful illness Mr W. A. Matthews, a well-known and high respected business man at Taihape passed away at his residence in Weka Street. His death will be deeply regretted by all sections of the community who held him in the highest esteem. Before going into business as a bookseller and stationer the late Mr Matthews was a police sergeant at Taihape but retired from the force after many years service on June 30, 1925. He is survived by his wife and daughter, and to them the sympathy of the whole district will be extended in their sad bereavement. OHAKUNE TOHUNGA ROAD The member for the district, Mr T. Langstone was in Ohakune and Raetihi during the week-end. He visited the Hautau prison farm to see the result of farming pumice land. As a result of representations made by the Mayor, Mr Goldfinch, with regard to the commencement of the Tohunga deviation, the following message was telegraphed to the Minister of Public Works and the secretary of the Highways Board: “Mayor Ohakune urges immediate construction Tohunga Road. I understand that instructions were given your Department to put men on this work, 1 -it somehn’instructions have since been cancelled. Formation and construction mainly manual labour is also summer time job. —Langstone.” In addition Mr Langstone will personally bring the matter before the Minister of Public V otks this week. No doubt this work will be immediately put in hand

GENERAL NEWS At St. John’s Anglican Church on Sunday the Rev. Datson, who had been unable t o attend the public farewell tendered to Mrs and Miss Wood by the church people, said a few words of farewell and appreciation after the service. Miss Hind has returned from a short trip to Wellington. Mr and Mrs Sargent, accompanied by their daughter and by Miss E. Goldfinch and Miss M. Benbow, spent the Labour holiday in Wanganui. Mr Bagge (recently of Ohakune, now District Engineer, Wellington). Mr Burtenshaw, Inspecting Engineer, and Mr Millington (stores branch, N.Z. Railways, Wellington), are spending a few days in Ohakune, Mrs Kenutsen (recently of Ohakune) is here for a few days. Mr and Mrs Shanks (Wellington) and Mr Harrower (Wellington) spent the Labour week-end at the Argonaut Hotel, from whence they explored the mountain track and other scenic beauties of Ohakune. Mr Nicholson (Insurance Office of Australia Ltd.) was in Ohakune over the week-end. He has arranged with the People’s Auctioneering Co. to take up his agency in this district. Mr Gregor"(manager of the Palmerston North branch of the Bank of New Zealand) was in town over the weekend Mr and Mrs F. Cody have been on a short visit to Auckland. It was understood that a body of unemployed men were to be placed on the Tohunga Road. However, the news has not received official confirmation, but it is to be hoped that it is true. It is very necessary that work on this 1 important road be proceeded with and the men (it is cl imated that there will be about 50 of them) should give a great impetus to the trade of Ohakune. It is understood that steps are being taken to approach the responsible Mini isters. place the position before them and urge the inn ortance of the work. At 2 a.m. on Monday morning Mr C. Gowland discovered that his garage and the two trucks contained in it were on lire. An alarm was hastily given and the fire brigade was soon on the scene but could do little to save the building or trucks as the fire had too great a hold. On Tuesday afternoon the ladies cf the Raetihi Methodist Ladies’ Guild held a “remnant afternoon” at the residence of Mrs Comer. Lach lady incited a friend and all brought remnants to be made up for the forthcoming sale of work. A most enjoyable afternoon was spent by the ladies and a dainty afternon tea served. On Monday the Rev. Nightingale officiated at the burial service of Mr T. Herbert at Taihape. The cortege consisting of eight cars left the residence of Mrs Herbert (sister-in-law of the late Mr T. Herbert), Utiku, at 11 a.m. and proceeded to the Taihape cemetery. Commencing next Sunday (the first Sunday in November) the service at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will commence at 7.30 p.m. instead of of 7 p.m. This arrangement will hold until further notice.