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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 73, Issue 423, 14 November 1930, Page 3

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HUNTER VILLE CRICKET A WIN FOR HUNTERVILLE Hunterville defeated Broadway at Hunterville on Wednesday by seven wickets and 5 runs on a two innings match. The following were the scores: Broadway First Innings

RAETIHI GENERAL In addition to the transfers in the stalls of the banks‘and post office already mentioned in the “ Chornicle,” there have been several changes in the business life of the town during the last few days, and on Monday another furniture establishment opened its doors. Last week one of the fruit and confectionery businesses changed hands. Another plumber recently started, and the representative of a religious denomination, it is stated, intends to spend a year in the district in the interests of his sect. Mr Ratana, the head of the Katana Church, paid a visit to the natives in this district on Monday and received a warm welcome. At the annual meeting of the Raotihi Presbyterian Church the Rev. H. Nightingale stated he had officiated on an average at a wedding a month during the last year, and had conducted more funerals. The weather is retarding shearing operations in this district. but on Tuesday, one settler in the Valley Road housed several hundred sheep so as to make a start next morning. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The annual business meeting of the Raetihi Presbyterian Church was held on Tuesday night, when the Rev. D. Mclvor, of Marton, The chairman explained that as the charge of Taihape was vacant he was the interim moderator of that place and Ohakune and Raetihi, and in that capacity he was visiting the parish. Reports from the various activities of the church were received, discussed and adopted. Rev. H. Nightingale reported that services had been conducted without a break at Orautoha ami Mangaeturoa, and during the summer months at Waipuna ridges in addition to Raetihi. It was decided to endeavour to obtain the services of a student during the summer vacation and if possible this student should conduct meetings and visit in the backblocks. The members of the management committee were re-elected with the addition of Mr A. Scarrow and Mrs Scarrow as representatives of the Mangaeturoa district. An enjoyable supper was provided by the ladies and the thanks of the congregation tendered to Mr Mclvor for presiding. TAIHAPE “DIANE DEVELOPS” A romantic threo-act music-comedy of Central Europe-entitled “Diane Develops.” from the book by W. Gra-hame-Holder, was staged at. the Town Hall, under the auspices of the Taihape Tennis Chib, on Wednesday evening and again last evening. The production was a veritable triumph for all concerned. From the rise of the curtain till the end of the last act there was not a dull moment, and the audience was absolutely enthralled. The production clearly showed that the talent in Taihape is of a very high order, and the performers are to be congratulated on the success which crowned their efforts.The producers, Messrs Cardston ami Baxter, have worked wonders with the talent at their disposal, and the production can truly be regarded as one of the most successful of its kind that has ever been presented in Taihape.

The cast of characters was as follows: Alphonse Lui 1 ’Avignon (Manager of the Hotel Belvoir) F. R. Andrews. Kasha (Telephone Girl) Miss R. Casey. Michael (Relieving Bell Boy) G. H. Prince. Madame Valeta Pazooti, J. Davidson Baxter. Francis (Grown Prince of Knutvia) R. Scholficld. Count d’lddle Bunato, J. Al. Young. Count Fforbaifor Owen Cardston. Madame Torynia (A Modiste of Paris) Mis- E. Spooner. Chancellor of Knutvia, IL MacCallum. Tito (A Bell Boy) .. ,T. Aron. General Kuttupruff J. Mortland. Court. Soloist Miss S. Poynter. Diane « Mrs A. J. Dean As “Diane” Mrs Dean had a part that suited her to perfection, and she earned much applause for her excellent acting and singing. The humorous element was provided by .Mr ,1. Davidson Baxter, who acted the part of Madame Valeta Pazooti, and had the “house” roaring with laughter. Mr Baxter is without doubt a most talented comedian, and his clever acting and witticisms were greatly enjoyed. The other principals were particularly good and gave a line interpretation of the characters they represented. Messrs Scholficld, Prince and Andrews, and Misses R. Casey and E. Spooner were outstanding Miss S. Poynter, as the court soloist, proved herself to be an attractive artist. The music was supplied by an orchestra under the conductorship of Air G. Brice. Mr F. Sparks acted as stage manager, whilst Mr H. G. Knight, was responsible for the electrical effects. “Diane Develops” will be presented again to-night (Friday) for the last time. BUILDING SOCIETY. The annual meeting of shareholders of the Taihape Co-operative Building Society was held on Wednesday evening, Mr A. James, acting-chairman of the board of directors, presiding over a satisfactory attendance. The annual report read as follows. — The profit for the year is £202 3s 2d. this figure being somewhat less than that of last year on account of tenders being received on a lower basis. Our tenders still continue to bo received at a much lower figure than is paid in larger centres. We held live appropriations during the yoar, two by sale and three by ballot. The number of shareholders remaining on the register is still 104, holding a. total of 595 shares. Messrs Alarsli and Somerville retire this year from the Directorate and both offer themselves for re-election. As the operation and success of the Society are dependent upon the prompt payment of all dues and redemptions, the directors desire to stress this matter to all shareholders. The balance sheet disclosed a profit of £202 2s 2d on the year’s working. The report and balance sheet were adopted. Alessrs H. Alarsh and F. W. Somerville were re-elected to the directorate. An appropriation of £5OO by ballot, was held and resulted in Master K. Al. Masters drawing the lucky marble entitling him to this amount. PERSONAL Mrs A. G. Cork and her two children are staying with Mrs Pepper, of Rangiwaea.

OHAKUNE OHAKUNE FOOTBALL CLUB. i There was a large attendance of footballers and friends at the annual presentation of trophies and prizes of the Ohakune Football Club on Saturday night, when Air T. Purvis presided. A number of toasts were honoured and items given during the evening by Alessrs L. Hills, R. Blennerhassett, O. Ruff, and Colin Thomas. After the loyal toast had been honoured Air Hans Larsen proposed “The New Zealand Rugby I nion.” He condemned the parent body for not giving more assistance to country unions. Air J. Clcmctt responded. The toast ‘‘The RiiaVhu Rugby Subunion” was proposed by Air G. J. Goldfinch. He declared the standard of football this season was better than it had over been. The sub-union had received very little support from the public this year. I Mr L. W. Nation, secretary of tihe sub-union responded. He remarked that lhe sub-union had had a very trying lime during the hist year. The gate receipts had been poor. Sportsmanship amongst footballers had deteriorated in regard to the hearing they gave referees. If this continued the sub-union would be at a loss to obtain any reforest. Mr A. Tucker proposed the “Ohakune football < lub. ’’ He said they played lhe game tor the game’s sake. Air R. Blennerhassett replied. “ Kindred Si- i ts” was the next toast proposed by Mr L. Hills and responded 'o by Air Goldfinch (cricket), Air J. Clcmctt (tennis), and Air F. Bradburn (bowling). Mr Hans Larsen proposed “Rival Clubs,” and this was responded to by Alessrs W. AlcLeod and AL Haley (United) and C. Thomas (Raetihi). The president then handed ,T. Rush the medal for the most improved player, L. Thurlow- the medal for best tackler and 11. Tockcr the medal for most improved player in another division. The president said last, year Ohakune had scored 238 points and had 64 scored against them of which Raetihi scored 30; BOWLING. Competitions among the members or the Ohakune Bowliug Club were continued during the week-end with the following results:— Thomas, Fergusson, Nowlands, F. Clemott .16 v. Light band, Taylor, Cronin Al (-Williams 18. Fitzgerald, Kirker, Mahony. Curtis 21 v. F. Curran, Hangar, Walsh,* Curran 14. (’opford, Channings, Young, Havler 14 I v. Roberts, Cody, Pearce, Thomasson IS. / J uniors. Davis, March, Dance, Ruane 23 v. Clancy, Boswell, Nation, Loathly J 3. Thomas, Purchase, Finn, Burnett 13 v. McGrane. AVilliams, Reid, Curran, junr. 28. Foster, Laming 18 v. Merson, Brad- I burn 17. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The annual business meeting of the Presbyterian Church wa» held on Alon<luy night when the Rev. D. Alcl.vor, of Afnrton, presided. There was a large attendance of members, ami adherents. The chairman expressed his pleasure 1 at seeing so many presents and taking an-interest in the work of the church. Reports of the different branches of tTie church’s activity were given by representatives of the session, management committee, Sunday school, ladies guild.

and Bible classes and other societies. These were all very encouraging and showed good work accomplished during the year and reflected credit on the ministor in charge Rev. H. Nightingale. Several items were given by friends and a bountiful supper was served by the ladies of the congregation, BAETIHI ODDFELLOWS LODGE. The meeting of the Loyal Raetihi Lodge, AL.U.LO.O.F. was held on Wednesday night when P. G. Bro. Lucas presided. The inward correspondence included communications from the Wanganui Hospital Association, which were considered very satisfactory and comment was made at the splendid response made by (ho various lodges to the work of the Association. A hearty welcome was accorded Bro. Wylds of Lodge Hauraki, who has lately been transferred to Raetihi. Further nominations were received for election to office and the voting will take place at the next meeting. Accounts amounting to £9 2s were passed for payment. Several apologies for absence were received and duly accepted. It was announced that a degree meeting would be held on December 17 and a ritual class would meet next Wednesday at the residence of P.G. Bro. Lucas. The usual social hour in which cards and community singing were indulged in followed by supper concluded the business of the evening. I GENERAL. ’rhe Raetihi Girls Hockey Club finjished up the season by holding a very I enjoyable dance in the Druids Hall on Wednesday night. The Croquet Club received an official visit on Alondny from Afesdaracs Gambrill and Jamieson of Palmerston North. These ladies represented the Afanawatu Croquet Association. Unfortunately the weather was not favourable for playing but a. few games games were tried out and an enjoyable afternoon tea provided in the pavilion. The members of the friendly societies in Raetihi evidently believe that intersociety visits arc good for the work. On Wednesday a number of the Masonic Lodge, journeyed to an installation at Taumarnnui, on Thursday several Druids went to Taihape to take part in a district meeting there and the Raetihi Oddfellows Lodge decided to invite the Ohakune Lodge to visit them on the occasion of their installation of officers in a few weeks’ time.

A B Innes, n o. b Hallwood .... ~ A. Smith. l> Hallwood 1, McBeth. <• Towers, b Hallwood II H. Low. b Hallwood 0 E. (ice, lbw , b Bowick .1 A. Dunean, c. Haywood, b Bowick Sutcliffe, st. Havwood. b Hallwood 0 10 AV. Lvon, lbw., b Bowick - (> J. Hunt. lbw., b Bowick . . t. • •• • (i I*. Gould, not out . . • • 4 Bowling analysis: AV. A. Bowick for 8; J. Hallwood 5 for 18. 29 Broadway Second Innings Gee, run out 20 Sutcliffe, b Bowick Dunean, lbw., b HaDwood • • 15 0 ith, lbw-, b Bowick 15 McBeth, b Bowick 1 Low <■ Powell, h Bowick .. 9 . Lvon. lbw., b Stewart - nes. lbw., b Hallwood fi ollev, not out • • 1 I’. Gould, run out • - J. Hunt, c Still, b Bowick .. . • 0 Extras 6 Total 62 Bowling analysis: AV. A. Bowick for 14; Hallwood 2 for. 38; Stewart 1 for ♦». Himterville First Innings AV. A. Bowick. b Gee 11 .1. Stewart, c Sutcliffe, b Low . . 1 S S. G. Still, c and b Low . . . AV. Havwood, lbw., b Gee, . . ... . . 4 AV. E- Thompson, b Low ... ,. . S. S. Powell, lbw., b Low . . . . 0 R. Baker, c Sutcliffe, b Gee . . ] II. Towers, run out ,T. Hallwood, b Gee . • »> IT. Smith, c Smith, b Low . . t . . 0 AV. Cook, not out 0 Extras — Total • • Bowling analysis: Gee 4 for 26; IDuncan none for 10; Low 5 for 15. Second Innings W. A. Bowick. c Gee, b lunes . . 24 J. Stewart, e and b Low . . .. .j t. : . - S. G. Still, run out. 8 AV. Havwood, not out a AV. E. Thompson, not out . . . • .. 4 Extras __ Total for three wickets 44