RAETIHI

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 23, 28 January 1933, Page 3

RAETIHI

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. At the monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce there was a good attendance of members and the Mayor (Mr. W. Harris) and some of the councillors and the County chairman (Mr. C. H. Ball) were also present. Mr. W. McDowell was in the chair. Thc chairman welcomed Mr. Stanley, commercial agent of the N.Z. Railways. Mr. Stanley expressed the appreciation of the department at the assistance of the Chamber in connection with the branch line. For some time good support had been given thc line and the concessions had evidently been appreciated. The traffic had again fallen off and the road transport had been taking some of the trade that should have been given to the railway. He pointed out that thc railway had a set tariff and could not cut prices beyond a certain limit. The carriers were cutting thc rates. The settlers could not expect the line to be kept open for thc low priced freight and let the road transport have the high priced goods. It would be a serious matter for the settlers if the line was closed and they had to send their live stock by road. There would never be a large amount of traffic to and from Raetihi, but the settlers and townspeople should cooperate in seeing that sufficient traffic was forthcoming to cover the cost. The rates could not be lowered unless some guarantee was given that the railway would got all thc business. He discussed thc question of rates. Mr. Stanley answered a number of questions with regard to the freight on certain goods. He explained why sugar was carried to Wanganui from Auckland cheaper than it was taken to Ohakune. a much shorter distance. Messrs. Ingram, Fagg, Sandford, Stanley and others took part in the discussion. A resolution was passed requesting the Transport Board to hasten the putting into operation of a license for a goods service and the fixing of rates. BOWLING. In the Rangitikei Shield competition Raetihi secured a win over Taumarunui at thc latter’s green. The scores were as follows: —Forbes, Todd, Vujuich, Sarah (Taumarunui) 21 beat Webb, Hay, Watson, Drury (Raetihi) 19; Black, Aloscn, Scarfc. Green (Ractihi) 19 beat Hewitt, Johnston, Lawley, Manson (Taumarunui) 13. Junior Banner.—Raetihi was also successful in the Junior Banner competition, Comer, May, Griffin, Jones 24 beating Munro, Aston, Carr, Ross 17. Pairs Tournament. —A progressive pairs tournament was won by T. Fagg (leads) with 6 wins, and F. Mitchinson (skips) 6 wins. Senior Championship.—Drury 18 beat Mosen 12; Legge 22 beat Paulger 13; Black 18 beat Jones 15. Junior Championship.—Reynolds 18 beat Sandford 17. Champion Pairs. —McNie and Mitch inson 20 beat Legge and Green 16. CRICKET. On thc first innings score Nomads beat Wanderers at Raetihi. For the winners Wilson made 29, Geraghty 20, Tothill 8, Bowick 6, Harvey 1, and two extras, a total of 66 for six wickets. Wanderers put up a score of 63 of which Eyes made 41 before he was stumped by Tothill; McLeod was responsible for 8, Osborne 3, Scott 2, Pederson 6, and Garmonsway, Donaldson and extras 1 each. Geraghty was the most successful bowler of thc day, getting four wickets for 6 runs, Eyes got three for 4, Pederson, Bowick and. Newell 2 each and Harvey, Wilson and Osborne 1 each. SHOW JUDGES. Thc following are the judges for the annual show to be held on the showgrounds on Thursday next February 22: Romney and Miscellaneous Sheep: Mr. A. R. Fannin, Taihape. Fat Sheep: Mr. J. Caithness, Taihape. Dairy Cattle: Mr. H. J Lancaster, Glen Orona. Fat and Run Cattle: Mr. F. C. Fantham, Wanganui. Horses and Competitions: Mr. C. Pearse, Ore Ore. Pigs: Mr. W. Coleman, Kakatahi. Fancywork and Sewing: Mrs. J. Gosford, Ohakune. Photography: Mr. H. H. Newell, Raetihi. School Work: Mrs. W. Scarrow, Raetihi. Vegetables, Fruit, etc.: Mr. It. T. Scott, Marton. Decorated Tables, Bouquets, etc.: Miss B. Spooner, Taihape. Cookery: Mr Hay, Raetihi. General Produce: Mrs. F. Saunders, Raetihi. Steer Riding: Mr. Al. Wilson. Raetihi. GENERAL. Whilst bathing in thc Makotuku near the dairy factory Mrs. A. Cunningham struck a stump or snag when diving and she was removed from the water with difficulty. Medical aid was at once obtained and she was removed to her residence. At a meeting of the committee of thc Swimming Club it was decided to hold a carnival on the night of the show next Thursday and a club night this week. Miss N. Brown (Wellington) paid a short visit to her parents this week. Rev. G. P. Hunt while motoring home from Te Kuiti to Wanganui, spent a night in Raetihi on Wednesday. Mr. D. P. Scarfc spent a few days’ holiday at Tokaanu this week. Mrs. E. Butler and Mrs. Laloli and family are spending a few days’ holiday in Wanganui. Miss M. Thompson, of Wanganui, is visiting Raetihi and is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Millman.