TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 97, 27 April 1933, Page 3

TAIHAPE

ANZAC DAY Although. 18 years have passed since the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed on Gallipoli, the spirit of Anzae still lives. This fact was manifest by the largo attendance at the Anzae Day commemoration service held in the Town Hall, Taihape, on Tues day afternoon. Returned soldiers, Mounted Rifles, Fire Brigade, Taihape Band, the Alayor, Borough Councillors, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Cubs and Brownies paraded in Huia Street at 2 p.m. and marched through the town to the Town Hall to attend the memorial service. The parade was led by the Taihape Band, followed by returned soldiers, Borough Councillors, Fire Brigade, Amounted Rifles, Scouts, Cubs, Gir Guides and Brownies in that order.

The commemoration service commenced promptly at 2.30 p.m. His Worship the Alayor (Air. L. B. H. de Lautour), presided and associated with him on the platform were Rev. E. T. King (Presbyterian Church), Rev. H. Harris (Anglican Church), Rev. G. B. White (Alethodist Church), Captain Fantham (Salvation Army), and Dr. H. AL Hay (president of the Taihape Returned Soldiers’ Association). i( To-day marks the 18th anniversary of the landing of our troops on the shores of Gallipoli and the occasion will always live long in our memory. We arc here to-day in a spirit of deep thankfulness and remembrance of the noblo deeds of the Anzacs at Gallipoli. The spirit of Anzae is a wonderful thing, and we should work in the same spirit as those Anzacs did on the shores of Gallipoli,’’ declared the Alayor, who went on to thank the congregation for their attendance and announced that the service would commece with a hymn. “O God Our Help in Ages Past,” Prayers were offered by Rev. G. B. White, the Lord’s Prayer being said by all. A portion of Scripture (Revelation, chapter 22). was read by Captain Fantham. Kipling’s Recessional “Lest We Forget” was sung with great fervour, after which the Benediction was pronounced by Rev. H. Harris. An impressive service concluded with | the singing of the National Anthem. The music for the service was supplied by Air. C. Henrichs (organ),Miss E. AlcSweency (piano), and the Otaihape Orchestra under the baton of Afr. E. E. Smith. After the service the parade marched to the War ATemorial, whore many wreaths were placed on the Cenotaph, while the Taihape Band played Boyer’s beautiful funeral dirge. 11 Garland of Flowers.” The Anzae. Day celebrations concluded with the sounding of the ”Last Post” bv Air. W. Godfrey.

GOLF NOTES A medal round will be payed on the Rj.rkura links this week. The draw is as under:— A Grade.—P. O’Callaghan v. J. E. TTnniiH, R. ATcClure v. A. C. Joblin, F. Reec. v. J. P. Mortland, T. C. Kincaid v. F. D. Chishorn. A. F. AfcKenzie v. ,T. Evans, A. James v. T. V. Auld. R. McKinnon v. S. Powell. A. P. See combe v. J. T. Coutts, J. W. Hamill v. H. AL Hay. P Grade.—AL Durrant v. AL Kronfrld, F. O’Keefe v. AV. ivicholls, E. P. Dunean v. B. Bohan, E. J. Price v. K. AfcKenzie, F. Bray v. C. L. Dymock, L. Sisson v. F. Sexton. R. AlcLennan v. J. Alortland, AV. Jones v. AV. H. Vookos. R. Schofield v. J. Quirk, N. T’ockes v. A. H. Donne. G. Durrant v. H. Hintz, F. Andrews v. D. L. Sinclair. AH games must be played on April 29, and. as drawn, if possible. Arrangements will be made for those who cannot play as stated. All cards, whether good or bad, must be returned. The open eclectic may be played in conjunction with this competition, if arrangements are made before the medal round commences. Players are reminded that entries for the ”knockout” competition close this week. AH intending competitors must record their names on the “knock-out” card in the club house.

UTIKU GOLF CLUB The following is the draw for the medal round to be played by Alay 4: A Grade. —S. Powell v. J. Belk, S. Reid v. AV. Prime, R. Alarsli v. L Parkes, IL Gordon v. H. Hintz, A. AL Ryan v. H Belk. B Grade —J. Quirk v. K. Kelly, D. Pilcher v. G. Gibbs, H. Richards v. D. Somerville, A'. Nicholls v. Pragnell, G. Ryan v. Al. Kronfcld, Smith junr. v. Loughnane, AVillianVon v. Transom, Schofeld v. Smith senr., AlcCombie v. Emerson, S. Smith v. Lourie. GENERAL NEWS Owing to unforeseen circumstances, Afr. H. E. Holland, ALP., Leader of the Labour Party, will be unable to address the electors at the Town Hall Taihape, on Saturday evening. Apri 29, but Air. F. Langstonc, AI.P., National President of the New Zealand I ehour Party, will speak in his stead. Afr. Langstone’s address will commerce. at 8.45 p.m. Air. Holland will at Taihape at a later date. SCHOOL BALL Big preparations are under way for the Taihape District High School’s annual fancy dress half, which is to be held in the Town Hall to-morrow evening (Friday), commencing at 7.30 o’clock. No effort is being spared to make the function a success and a record attendance is anticipated. A school fancy dress ball has an appeal of its own and to-morrow night’s function is awaited with pleasurable anticipation. RUGBY FOOTBALL Fixtures for Saturday, April 29. have been arranged as under:— Seniors: Pirates v. Utiku on No. 2 ground at 2.45 p.m; Air. L. Patrick. Hautapu v. Huia on No. 1 ground at 2.45 p.m.; Air. C L. ATullany. Juniors: Huia v. Hiwera at Aloawhango at 1.30 p.m.; Afr. C. H. Transom. Utiku v. Hautapu on No. 2 ground at 1.30 p.m.; Air. J. Graham.

Pirates v. Hui Alai on No. 1 ground at 1.30 p.m.; Air. AV. Foley. Third Grade; Hautapu v. Pirates on No. 2 ground at 12.15 p.m. MAJESTIC THEATRE “Aloncy for Nothing,” featuring Seymour Hicks and Betty Stockfield, will be .screened at the Alajestie Theatre to-night (Thursday), and to-mor-row night at 8 o’clock. There is no doubt about the laughmaking capabilities of “Aloney for Nothing.” From the first moment, when Jeff Cheddar, an unlucky gambler dolefully descends tne steps of the Casino at Alonte Carlo, to the last, when he is saved from contemplated suicide for the second time by the sight of a beautiful girl, it is laughter, laughter all the way. The early scenes are set in Alonte Carlo, where Jeff Cheddar has been gambling without success. He meets beautiful Aliss Joan Blossom in difficulties with her car. and in extricating her falls hopelessly in love. His violent protestations of devotion raise no answering spark in Aliss Blossom, and she sweeps away leaving him flat. A little later, however, she relents, and graciously condescends to dine with him, sending him into the seventh heaven of delight. Ho cannot pay the bill, and his hotel will not give him any more credit, but what of that, they will go to another hotel. “Money for Nothing” is a British comedy that you simply must not miEx.