TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 96, 26 April 1933, Page 3

TAIHAPE

RUGBY FOOTBALL The weather was cold, wet audj windy for the opening of the Rugby season un Saturday. Hautapu and Utiku played on No. 1 ground, the former winning on the call of time by 9 points to 8 after a keen contest. On No. 2 ground Pirates accounted for Old Boys by 11 points to 3. Hautapu v. Utiku Utiku signalised their entry into the senior competition by putting up a remarkably good light against Hautapu. The blue and blacks were fully extended and just managed to win on the call of time per medium of a penalty goal registered by “Drake” Thompson. Gibbs and Henery scored tries for Utiku, Hencry’s try being converted by Barrell. W. McLennan scored for Hautapu, while ‘• Drake” Thompson kicked two penalty goals for the blue and blacks. “Moke” Beiliss, who is attempting to stage a come-back, turned out for Hautapu and played a good game. The old general has lost none of his cunning and was a “box of tricks” on (Saturday. There is no doubt that his presence makes a big difference to the Hautapu team. The Utiku team was captained by R. Dean, who played a useful game at centre. Conder, the Utiku first fiveeighth, made some nice penetratingruns and paved the way for Utiku's second try. The teams lined out as follows: Hautapu (blue and black): Smith, McLennan, Beiliss, Casey, F. Thompson, Brogden, Siddle, Blockley, W. Thompson. Gregory, Broome, Carrington, Smeaton, T. Jones, Spooner. Utiku (green): Barrell, Smith, Dean, Jones, Gibbs, Conder, McKenzie, Cannon, Morgan, Bell, Henery, Deadman, McWhirter, Clinton, Gabolinscy. Hautapu started with only six backs but Casey came on later and brought the team up to full strength. Casey and McLennan played on the wings with Beiliss centre in the first spell, but there were alterations in the Hautapu rearguard after the interval. Siddle played half-back for the blue and blacks, his vis-a-vis being McKenzie, who played full-back for Old Boys last year. The first incident of note occurred when Smith, the Hautapu custodian, slipped when trying to field a ball behind the line and Gibbs, who had followed up fast, fell on the ball and scored. His try emphasised the value of fast following up and was a fitting reward for his effort in this connection. Ho failed to convert his own try. Encouraged by their success, the greens invaded the opposition’s territory, hut F. Thompson sent them back with a well-judged line-kick. Blockley, Broome and W. Thompson broke away with the ball at their feet, but McKenzie stopped the rush. Siddle gained possession from a lineout in neutral territory and sent his backs away, hut tho movement broke down as the result of a forward pass to McLennan. A scrum was held near tho green goal line but McKenzie relieved the pressure with a kick into touch. Spooner, Blockley, and Broome headed a forward rush which gained much ground. Haitfapu kept up the pressure, and Siddle secured from a serum near Utiku’s line and worked the blind side to send McLennan over in the corner. The scorer just missed with the kick. Hautapu 3. Utiku 3. Conder cut in beautifully and deeply penetrated tho defence, but was unsupported and was subsequently caught in possession. Utiku worked their wav into Hautapu’s territory and Clinton kicked over the line and Gabolinscy chased the ball, but Smith got there first and touched down Halftime sounded with the scores even. Soon after the resumption of activities Conder made an opening before passing tn Dean, who in turn transferred to Henery. who scored. Barrell converted.—Utiku 8. Hautapu 3. The blue and blacks made desperate efforts to make up the leeway and hammered away at the green line. Tn their anxiety to clear, the greens infringed, but “Drake” Thompson missed an easy kick. Soon afterwards Utiku were penalised in front of their own goal and “Drake” Thompson made no mistake with tho kick this time. —Utiku 8, Hautapu G. A number of passing movements amongst the Hautapu backs saw Utiku hard pressed. Off-side play by the greens gave “Drake” Thompson a shot at goal from a handy position and he sent the ball over the cross-bar amidst cheers from the Hautapu supporters.—Hautapu 9, Utiku 8. Time sounded immediately afterwards, leaving Hautapu the victors by one point. Mr. L. Patrick was referee. Pirates v. Old Boys Pirates defeated Old Boys by 11 points to 3. D. Thompson was the hero of the winning team, being responsible for all Pirates’ points. He scored a try which he converted himself, kicked a penally goal and was awarded an obstruction try. TV. Collier kicked a penalty for Old Boys There was no score in the first spell. Old Boys drew first blood after the interval. Collier landing a penalty goal. —Old Boys 3, Pirates 0. The blacks forced their way into opposition territory and D. Thompson scored and converted.—Pirates 5, Old Boys 3. An infringement on the part of Old Boys saw D. Thompson kick a penalty goal.—Pirates 8, Old Boys 3. In the latter stages of the game. D. Thompson was obstructed when making for the Old Boys’ line and was awarded an obstruction try.-—Pirates 11. Old Roys 3. Mr. C. H. Transom was referee. Junior Matches Junior matches resulted as follows: Utiku 6, Huia G. Hautapu 6, Hui Mai 0. Hiwera won from Pirates by default. GENERAL NEWS During the Rugby match between Utiku and Hautapu on Saturday the members of the latter team -wore white ann bands as a mark of respect to the memorv of the late Mrs. A. J. H. Hall,

who was a keen supporter of the Hautapu Club. She -was one of the original vice-presidents, and at the time of her death was an honorary member of the club. Poppy > Lay was celebrated in Taihapc on Saturday. The proceeds from the sale of poppies in Taihapc amounted to £34 Ils lid, -while the proceeds from Mangaweka and Ohingaiti totalled £5 18s, making a grand total of £4O 9s lid, compared with £4l 8s Id last year. Considering the atrocious weather that, prevailed on Saturday, the result of tho Poppy Day appeal can be regarded as highly satisfactory. The Mataroa Dog Trials commence to-day (Wednesday), and conclude on Friday. HIGH SCHOOL DANCE The Taihapc District High School will hold a fancy dress ball in the Town Hall, Taihapc, on .Friday night, commencing at 7.30 p.m. with the children’s dancing. The adults’ dance will begin at 9.45 p.m. Music will be supplied by the Melody Boys’ Orchestra. Prices of admission are: Children Gd. ladies Is Gd, gentlemen 2s Gd double

PLUNKET SOCIETY. The ordinary meeting of the Taihapc branch of the Royal N.Z. Society lor the Health of Women and Children was held in Nurse’s Room, Town Hall on Friday, April 7, at 2.30 p.m. Mrs. Hayman presided over the following committee: Miss Fannin, Mesdaincs Abbott, Hawk, Denne, Haydon, Maclean, McDonald, de Lautour, McDonnell, Glcnny, Ward, Harris, Haydon (hon. secretary). Apologies for absence were received from Miss Malone, Mesdames Percy, Munro, Hay, Caithness and Infield. Nurse Campbell’s report for March, which was read and adopted, was as follows:—9 new cases were enrolled, at Taihape G, Hunterville 3. Visitors to rooms.—Taihape: Mothers 138, babies 115, children 35. Hunterville: Mothers 34, babies 28, children 11. Mangaweka: Mothers 37, babies 27, children 25. Total: 209 mothers, 170 babies, 7.1 children. The general health of mothers and babies has been good. It was decided to hold tho annual mooting on Wednesday, May 24. Afternoon tea is to be dispensed and all mothers and those interested arc cordially invited to attend. r , Glcnny and Mrs. Hay were Taihape representatives at tho Mangaweka sub-branch’s annual meeting on March 26. Considerable discussion took place as to tch advisability of the Plunket nurse having the telephone installed a» her private residence. Tho Plunket nurse has a very large district to cover, including Mataroa, Ohotu, WiniL ' tlku ’ hunterville, Mangaweka, Ohnigaiti and Rangiwahia and is most of the week away from Taihape. On occasions she also goes as far north as Aaiouru. Any mother wishing to <ret into touch with tho Plunket nurse outside of her ofiico hours can do so by ringing either the president or the secretary, who will pass such message