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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 73, Issue 108, 9 May 1930, Page 2

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HUNTERVILLE FOOTBi As. JUNIORS. HUNTERVILLE 25, OLD BOYS 0. Hunterville easily defeated Old Boys at Hunterville on Wednesday; the scores being Hunterville 25, Old Boys nil. The latter played with fourteen tnen only. Tries were scored by Lourie, Alervood, Whet ton, Baker, Farmer, Bakei tnd Wishart, Abel converting two. Mr H. Fox was referee. GIRL GUIDES. The local troop of Girl Guides held its fourth birthday on Tuesday night, when there was a good attendance of parents and friends, and a most interesting programme was submitted. The president extended a welcome and gave a resume of the work of the year. Service stars were presented ind a bountiful supper enjoyed.

RAETIHI WAIMARINO GOLF CLUB. (Special to •■Chronicle.”) The following is the draw for the mixed Canadian Foursomes to be played on May 10 and 11. Four shall communicate with one another as to date and time of play. New members not included in the draw will have games arranged if necessary: — Davies and Mrs Watson v. Winks and Mrs Windle; Perham and Mrs Wallace v. Watson and Mrs Cracroft Wilson; Baddeley and Mrs Waldegrave v. Watkinson and Mrs Bryers; Love and Miss J. Urwin v. Trout beck and Mrs Drury; Ritchie and Miss St. George v. Thomas and Miss B. Murray; Hanger and Miss E. Smith y. St. George and Miss Bryers; Urwin and Miss Sath Smith v. Smith and Mrs Urwin; McDowell and Mrs Solly v. Scott and Mrs Jennings; Thomson and Mrs Scott v. Bait and Mrs Sandford; Jennings and Mrs Ritchie v. Mclyor and Mrs Hanger; Solly and Miss Jacka v. Jones and Mrs Woolnough; Windle and Miss Hutchison v. Holly wood and Mrs Ferguson; Scarfe and Mrs Hutchison v. Farr and Miss Emerson; Newall and Miss Higgins v. Callowav and Mrs Calloway; Kirkwood and Mrs Ciochctto v Bretherton and Mrs Baddelev; Jameson and Miss Bucklev v. Ashwell and Mrs Brether ton; Hutchison and Colthart .. Franks and Mrs Waldegrave: Connelly and Clark v. Plank and Barker; McKay and Miss Hewitt v. Cowan and Miss Caldwell; Murrav Ferns Match: —Blyth and Miss Lightband v. Murray and Mrs Murray. OHINGAITI RUGBY FOOTBALL OHINGAITI 11. ATHLETIC 3 Ohingaiti juniors met and defeated Athletic at Marton on Wednesday last by 11 points to 3 after a right and open game. The Ohingaiti forward pack were up against much heavier opposition and acquitted themselves well, while the backs combined brilliantly to seize every opportunity created for them by the forwards. The first half was in Athletic’s fe

our for the first twenty minutes, at the end of which the Ohingaiti line was-, crossed for an unconverted try. The game then became more even and half time found the scores unaltered, Athletic 3, Ohingaiti 0After the spell the Ohingaiti back division came to light with some really brilliant play. Good defence by the reds staved off a challenge, but the forwards took up the attack and Corbett went over the line. The kick fail ed. Up and down play lasted until the blue backs again got going and from a determined rush, with the br.li handled well, Down scored. Potaka added the major points. Again the Ohingaiti bac*.s attacked and Down scored a lucky try after narrowly missing being pushed out :n the co-ner. The angle made the failure to convert, no disgrace. Athletic came back to the attack with plenty of heart but a weakness m their inside backs made frustration of their efforts more easy than should have been the case.

For Ohingaiti, Corbett was again the outstanding forward, and Henderson, one of the first-year players, played a sound staunch game in the forwards. Dear, who played half for th# first half of the game, changed to second five-eighths at half time, and he and Potaka combined well in defence and attack. GENERAL Mr and Mrs G. W. Mellor, of Upper Hutt, are spending a few days with Mr and Mrs J- Maher. Mrs A. M. Mercer is spending a holi day in TaranakiTAIHAPE MAJESTIC THEATRE Moro than ordinary interest is centered in the programme showing tonight at the Majestic, for Ruth Chatterton is billed to appear in “The Doctor’s Secret-’’ Ruth Chatterton has gained the name of being the clearest and best spoken actress on the speaking screen to-day. In this picture she lias created a sensation in New Zealand and elsewhere. The plot is a good one and provides excellent entertainment. There is also a “Sound News” and two comedys, “Music Hath Harms,’’ and “Meet the Missus.’ All 100 per cent- talking. FIRE BRIGADE AFFAIRS The monthly meeting of the Taihape Fire Brigade was held on Wednesday evening, when Superintendent J. Mortland occupied the chair. Also present were Deputy-Superintendent H. Collings, Foreman Hartley, assistant Foreman B. Flight, and Firemen Marsh, Murphy, O. Capill, McMillan, Mako, Hartle’ C. Capill, Ireland, Thomason, Messenger Woodhead, and the secretary (Fireman W. 11. Adair). A general circular was received from the United Fire Brigades’ Association giving particulars of alterations and additions to the rules and information in connection with lire drill in schools. The chairman announced that the unus of seeing that lire drill was properly carried out in schools rested on the superintendent of the various brigades in New Zealand, ami he intended to visit the local school at an early date in connection with the matter. Foreman Hartley reported that members were agitating for a house lire alarm system. Superintendent Mortland replied that he had interviewed the chairman of the Fire Board (Mr de Lautour) in connection with the matter and the latter had informed

him that this would be one of the lirst things to be dealt with by the Board. Superintendent Mortland said he wished to compliment the Taihape team on their success at the recent United District Fire Brigades de lonstrrt on held at Taihape. The team had been placed in every event iu which they co. peted, ..nd had won £l2 12s 6d in prize money. “They ran very well in e\ery event, and 1 am very proud of them. W’ h more practice together they should be able to win some of the shields. Visiting firemen passed complimentary remarks about the Taihape team,” concluded the speaker. Deputy-Superin-tendent Collings, who captained the team, and secretary Adair spoke in a similar strain. The application of B. Bilderbeck to become a member of the brigade was held over until there is a vacancy. The following were appointed for Town Hall duty for the ensuing month: Superintendent J. Mortland (in charge), Firemen McMillan, Mako, and Messenger Woodhead. It was decided to request the Fire Board to supply the brigade with 18 fully equipped working uniforms. OBTAINED CREDIT BY FRAUD. “This man went to a restaurant and ordered a meal but refused to pay for it’’ said Sergeant Joyce at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, when Francis McClusky, a labourer aged 42 years, pleaded guilty to a charge of obtaining credit to the extent of two shillings from S. Lurajud by fraud.

Proceeding the sergeant said that accused had stated that he did not have enough money to pay for the meal; but when arrested the sum of 3s 8d was found in his possession. McClusky interjected that he did not know there was any money in his pocket. If given a chance he would leave the town immediately and find a job. The Magistrate (Mr R. M. Watson) remarked that defondant had a long list of previous convictions chiefly for similar offences Accused would be convicted and sentenced to 48 hours imprisonment. Defendant was also ordered to pay for the meal out of the money found in his possesion at the time of his arrest._ GENERAL NEWS. The Registrar of Pensions, Mr E. W. Fulton, will be in attendance at the Magistrate’s Court to-day. The monthly sitting of the Taihape Magistrate’s Court opened before Mr R. M, Watson S.M., yesterday afternoon.