TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 228, 26 September 1931, Page 3

TAIHAPE

ANGLICAN CHURCH BAZAAR. The following is a list of the winners uf competitions at the Anglican Church uazaar on Wednesday:— Guild Stall.—Casserole dish, Mrs. 11. Dobbs; supper cloth, Mrs. J. D. C. Davis; Irish linen tablecloth, Mr. 11. W. Fitzsimmons; pair of vases, Mrs. C. Henrichs. Produce Stall.—Dinner, Mrs. W. T. May; fruit cake, Fay Pilcher; mat, E. Gurney; men’s pullover, Mrs. R. Siddle. Fancy Stall. —Art try, Miss A. Carr; cushion, Mr. R. Henrichs; art clock, Mrs. P. Batley. Flower Stall. —Tray cloth, Miss T. Wiffcn; guest towels, Mrs. R. W. Smith; men’s socks, Dr. H. M. Hay; two-tier cake, Mrs Lionel Cummings; bed jacket, Mr. H. Dalrymple. Sweet Stall. —Dinner, Miss D. Bosher; night-gown, Miss B. Spooner; infant set, Airs. W. H. Maclean; fruit cake, Mrs. R. W. Smith. Bible Class Stall.—Dressed doll, A. B. Jamieson; infant set, Rev. Father Foster. Tea Rooms. —Sheep skin mat, Mr. F. Gledhill; tea cosy, C. B. Mills. Hoop-la Stall. —Box of cigarettes, Mr. J. Cooper. The following carried off the prizes at the side-shows: — t Lighting Candles—Rev. H. Harris. The winner lit 50 candles with one match. Dart Throwing.—Mr. V. Capell. Nail Driving.—Ladies, Mrs. A. G. Glenny; men, Mr. J. Ormond. Bazaar Takings. —The takings at the uazaar amounted to approximately £320. This amount includes the proceeds from functions held prior to the bazaar for the purpose of augmenting the bazaar funds. MAJESTIC THEATRE John McCormick’s fame as a singer is of household knowledge throughout the world, but he is equally famous ir private life for many unusual accomplishments. One of his important characteristics is the fame as a linguist acquired as a schoolboy, and which pe" mitted him to take every prize at his college. The celebrated tenor, who makes his Fox movietone starring debut in “Song o’ My Heart,” which will show in three sessions at the Majestic Theatre at Taihape to day (Saturday), speaks fluently and sings with ease in Italian, French and German. He also has one of the finest collections of rare Waterford glass in the world and is rated a connoisseur of this forgotten art of early Ireland. RUGBY FOOTBALL. SEVEN-A-SIDE TOURNEY. The 1931 Rugby season closed on Thursday with a seven-a-side tournament for seniors, juniors, and third third grade players. Only three teams competed in the senior tournament, which was won by Hautapu. Four teams participated in the tourney for juniors, the winners being the Utiku Club. Old Boys won the third grade tour lament. Three teams competed. Detailed results are as follows: Seniors. Hautapu 15, Old Boys 0; Hautapu 16, Huia 0; Old Boys 6, Huia 0. The Hautapu team comprised A. Hall, Appleton, H. Jones, Lelievre, A. Emith, F. Thompson, W. Thompson. Juniors. Utiku 3, Hautapu 0; Pirates 8, United 0; Pirates 5, Hautapu 0; Utiku 12, United 0; Utiku 8, Pirates 0. The Utiku team consisted of Torrey, Johansen, Farr, Henery, Clinton, Keats, Bright. Third Grade. Old Boys 6, Hautapu 0; High School A 12, High School B 3; Old Boys 6, a.igh School A 3. The Old Boys team consisted of Whiteman, Golder, Henery, Cressy, McCulough, Gilchrist. RUGBY DANCE. The annual Rugby dance was held in the Town Hall on Thursday evening, when the trophies won during the season were presented by the president of the Taihape Rugby Union (Mr. J. Quirk). Prior to the presentation of trophies, Mr. Quirk gave a brief review of the 1931 Rugby season. He expressed the opinion that club football had been better this season than had been the ease for some years. Five teams had competed in the senior competition, which was very keenly contested, the issue being in doubt until the last game in the third round had been played. He wished to congratulate the Huia Club on winning the senior cup. He understood that 13 years had passed since Huia last won the trophy, and much credit was due to them for their victory. The Maoris had played bright, attractive football, and their win was a most popular one. Proceeding, Mr. Quirk took the opportunity of thanking the public for the manner in which they had patronised football during the season. The union had enjoyed a very successful year, and this was chiefly due to the closeness of the competition. Interest increased as the competition reached the final stages and there was a particularly large crowd present for the last match between Huia and Old Boys. Mr. Quirk then presented the trophies as follows:

Senior Cup.—Huia Club. Mr. Whai Pine, captain of the Huia team, received the trophy. Junior Cup.—Hautapu Club (Mr. D. Somerville, captain). Pownall Trophy.—Taihape (Mr. E. Beiliss, captain). Mr. Beiliss, in receiving the trophy, said he was of the opinion that the standard of football in Taihape had improved this year. He congratulated the Huia Club on winning the senior competition. Mako Cup.—Huia Club. Maori Shield.—Huia Club.

Mr. Quirk remarked that the Taihape Maoris had challenged for the Maori Shield for the past 10 years and had at last been successful. He heartily congratulated them on their victory Any Maori team wishing to cha’lenge for the trophy next year would have to visit Taihape. At the conclusion of Mr. Quirk's remarks. members of the Huia team entertained the gathering with a haka,

which was greatly enjoyed. Seven-a-side Cup.—Hautapu Club (Mr A. Hall, captain). Junior Seven-a-side Cup.—Utiku Club. Medal Presented by Mr. F. Hamill for Best Junior Player.—V. Woodhead. Carrington’s Orchestra supplied excellent music for the dance, while Mr. E. Loader acted as M.C. The supper arrangements were in the capable hands of Mrs. Derbidge, The dance proved most enjoyable and was a fitting finale to a most successful Rugby season. FIRE AT MATAROA. A six-roomed house at Mataroa, owned by Mrs. Karam, of Raurimu, and occupied by Mr. C. Wright-St. Clair, was totally destroyed by lire at an early hour yesterday (Friday) morning. Nothing was saved. Two motor lorries belonging to Mr. Wright-St. Clair were damaged beyond