TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 244, 15 October 1931, Page 11

TAIHAPE

GOLF NOTES All sections of the "knock-Guv competition must be finalised this week. No extension of time will be allowed. If games are not played, the player with the most wins in each section by the week-end will be declared the winner of the section. The following are the results of championship matches played recently. Seniors Semi-finals.—J. P. Mortland defeated K. Joblin, 4 and 3. J. Evans defeated R. McClure, s and 1. Mortland and Evans will meet in the final over 36 holes.

Middleweight.—Addis beat Coutts 1 up, and meets the winner of the Dr Hay—Trigg match in the final.

Junior Championship

Leahy beat L. Bradley, 3 aud 2. Schofield beat O ’Callaghan, 1 up at the 20th. Leahy and Schofield will play off in the final. J. E. Hamill has reduced his handicap to 18. thereby entering A grade. J. P. Mortland left on Monday to compete in the New Zea land championships at Shirley links, Christchurch. Mortland has been playing well lately and the result of his performances at Christchurch will be awaited with interest. SCHOOL AFFAIRS. The headmaster’s report presented at the monthly meeting of the Taihapo {District High Schol Committee on Monday evening stated that some stain and shellac was required for the pupils’ desks. Repairs to the school furniture was being constantly carried out, and a few tools were required for this purpose.

The portion of the school ground below the new 'fence has not sufficient earth on the papa to allow grass to grow successfully. As a wide drain is required in the horse paddock the earth from this could be utilised for top-dressing.

The storm-water drain on the west side of the school is blocked and requires attention. This was mentioned at las! meeting.

It would be advisable to ask the board what chance there is of the secondary school being remodelled. Teaching facilities at the secondary school are most unsatisfactory.

Th’ secondary department pupils were inspected by Mr. Merrington ou October 1, with very satisfactory re suits.—The report was adopted.

A letter was received from a Christ church entertainer and elocutionist of fering to give a performance in Tai hape, the profit t • !»■* : !<•

between the school and himself, thd school to be reapu.«... ponses.

The secretary was instructed to reply stating that the committee was unable to accept the offer at present. GENERAL NEWS. The weekly railway euchre party was held on Tuesday evening, the prizes be ing won by Mrs. A. Taylor and Mr. J. Dripps. Consolation trophies were awarded to Mrs. F. Hamill and Air. A. Taylor. A dance followed the euchre party, the music being supplied by Mesdames Seager and A. Taylor and Mr. J. Rehia. Messrs W. A. Smith and P. Manson supervised arrangements in connection with the function. MAJESTIC THEATRE. Acclaimed us one of the best pictures ever producer “Grumpy” featuring Cyril Maude will be shown at the Majestic Theatre to night (Thursday ■ aud to-morrow night. "Alin and Bill” starring Alaric Dressier and \\ aHuce Beery will be screened on Saturday and Afouday, while “Just Imagine” featur ing El Brendel will be shown on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. “Grumpy”; "Alin and Bill”; and

"Just Imagine” are all pictures of outstanding merit. By obtaining concessio- tickets at Dashwood’s, patrons may see these three pictures for the price of two. The object of the management of the Alajestic in granting this concession is to enable patrons t<»

see three really good pictures at a in. keeping with the ha ard times-