TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 105, 6 May 1933, Page 3

TAIHAPE

BOWLING NOTES The official closing of the Taihape Bowling Club’s green for tho 1932-33 season took place on Thursday afternoon, the ceremony being performed by the president of the club (Mr C. L. Dymock). Mr Dymock said that he desired to express his thankg to the secretary (Mr F. Gledhill) and the executive committee for the support accorded him during his term of office. They had made the office easy and comfortable and he felt very much indebted to them for their assistance. Tho speaker went oq to thank the ladies of the Croquet Club for their efforts in providing afternoon tea throughout the season, both for club games and intcr-club matches. Mr Dymovk also expressed his thanks to Mr Gordon Morgan for keeping the green surroundings in good order throughout the season. Referring to inter-club matches the president remarked that Taihape had lost all its trophies except the Walsh Cup. He wished to take the opportunity of thanking Mr D, Rumbal for placing his car at the disposal of the club for inter-club matches. Mr Dymock then called upon Mrs Dymovk to present the trophies won during tho season. The following is a list of those who received prizes:— Walsh Cup (district pairs).—Coutts, and Wincheombe. Championship Singles (Aldridge Cup) —C. Murphy. Championship Pairs (Riddick Cup). —Easton and Coutts. Championship Rink (Gruzelier Cup) —Seccombe, McDonald, Batchelor, Davis. Junior Championship Singles—E. McDonnell. First Year Singles Championship.—D. Rumbal. Marsh Cup.—Easton and Cai rd. Wakeman Cup.—Burton’s rink. Quirk Cup.—Win»cheombe and Davis. Week-end Buttons.—W. McDonald, McLennan, Wincheombe, Geor. Sidey Buttons.—Burton, W. McDonald. Ferns.—A. M. Ryan. Feathers.—Murphy’s rink. iSpurs. Ryan and D. McLennan. The patron of the club (Mr D. Neagle) referred to the splendid service rendered by the president (Mr C. L. Dymock).

Mr Dymock was one of the foundation members of the club. When the club was first started Mr Dymock was one of those who had contributed £25. He had fostered the interests of the club in every way and would be greatly missed when h e left Taihape in a few months’ time. Mr Dymock, like Mr Rumbal, had placed his car at the disposal of the club when it was necessary for the club to send a team to other ventres. On behalf of the club, he wished Mr and Mrs Dymock every success and happiness in their new sphere. Cheers were given for Mr and Mrs Dymock and the gathering rose and sang “For They are Jolly Good Fellows.” VALEDICTORY. — MR. A. PERRETT. High tributes to the popularity and many fine qualities of Mr. A. Perrett, were paid by various speakers at a smoke concert held in his honour on Thursday evening. Mr. Perrett, who is a Justice of the Peace, has resided in Taihape for several years, and is held in the highest esteem by town and country residents alike and his approaching departure is deeply regretted, although Mr. Perrett’s numerous friends are pleased to hear of his well-deserved promotion. Thursday’s smoke concert was held in the Town Hall supper rooms, Mr. P. Batley presiding over a large attendance representative of all sections of the community. Many apologies for unavoidable absence were received. Mr. E. Loader, in responding to the toast of “Local Justices of the Peace,” which was proposed by Mr Wakeman, said that he was really sorry that Mr. Perrett was leaving Taihape. Mr. J. Quirk declared that words could not express his feeling at the impending departure of Mr. Perrett. “I have known him ever since I have been in Taihape, and I look upon him as a personal friend. He is a good citizen and will be gretftly missed. He has been transferred to a higher position by his firm, and we all congratulate him on his well-deserved promotion. He used to be one of the ‘star’ boarders at the Gretna. (Laughter). If I were

going away I used to say “look after the place till I return.’ (Laughter). I have had many happy times in Taihape and Taumarunui with Mr. Perrett. I will never forget him. He has proved himself a good citizen and is very popular with the townspeople and the country people alike. The farmers will miss him very much indeed, and so will the townspeople. I wish Mr. and Mrs. Perrett and family all the good things that life can afford them, and the best of health, wealth and prosperity,” concluded Mr. Quirk. Mr. D. J. McLennan was the next speaker. He said that he had known Mr. Perrett for a Jong time and had always found him to be a good sport. He wished Mr. Perrett every success in his new sphere. Mr. P. Batley, the chairman, remarked that he wished to endorse the remarks of the previous speakers. “We are losing people who have been an asset to our community. 1 have always found Mr. Perrett a very straight man, who is very fair and just, in all his dealings.” remarked the speaker, who presented Mr. Perrett with a beautiful silver tea service, suitably inscribed. Mr. Batley made the presentation on behalf of the townspeople and their country cousins.

Mr. H. H. Stcedinan said that he had known Mr. Perrett practically all his life. “We were snookers together at Wanganui, and went to school together. I did not see him for some years after we left school. He put on lOst. in weight and I put on fist . When I met him again, 1 said, ‘You are a fat stock buyer, 1 understand. Well, you had better put the raddle on yourself. (Loud laughter). We arc losing a very good man—a man who has tho confidence and respect of the farming community. I wish Mr. and Mrs. Perrett and family every success in Hamilton,” concluded Mr. Stecdman, to whom the toast of “Mr. and Mrs. Perrett and Family” was entrusted. Mr. P. E. Wakeman said that Mr.

Perrett was highly revered in the Taihape, Taranaki, Wanganui and AVellington districts. His departure from Taihape would be a great loss to the community.

Constable E. McDonnell, whom it might be mentioned was the chief organiser of tho smoko concert in Mr. Perrett’s honour, remarked that he (the speaker) deeply regretted Mr. Perrett’s impending departure from Taihape. Ho had been associated with Mr. Perrett as a justice of the peace for the past six years, and had always found him to bo a very humane justice who was always particularly considerate to youths who appeared before him at the Courthouse. Mrs. Perrett was a very fine woman and he wished Mr. and Mrs. Perrett and family every success and happiness in their new sphere. Constable McDonnell apologised for tho unavoidable absence of Sergeant Joyce. Constable Batchelor, who assisted Constable McDonnell with the organisation of the smoke concert, was the next speaker. He endorsed the remarks of Constable McDonnell and added that Mr Perrett deserved all the good things that had been said about him. “A ]ot of flattering remarks have been made. They are quite correct,’’ declared Constable Batchelor.

Messrs.. S. Bcban, J. Baird and others also spoke.

Mr. Perrett was too overwhelmed to say much in reply. On behalf of Mrs. Perrett and himself, he expressed heartfelt thanks for the gift, and expressions of esteem which accompanied it. He hated the thought of leaving Taihape but, of course, had to accept promotion when it was offered to him. He would always remember his friends in Taihape and would look forward to the time when he would be able to visit Taihape and renew old friendships and acquaintances. The toast of “Mr. and Mrs. Perrett and family,” was then drunk with musical honours, tho gathering singing “For They Are Jolly Good Fellows.’’ Mr. D. Kelly responded to the toast. HOCKEY NOTES. The competition was continued on Thursday, with the following results:— Ladies’ Games.—Pakeha 4, v. Huimai 0; Huia 0, Whiti Tama 0. Men’s Games.—Pakeha 4, Athletic 1; Y.M. 5, United 0. GENERAL NEWS.

Mesdamcs A. Perrett and «M. Jarvis were farewelled by members of St. Margaret’s Ladies* Guild on Tuesday afternoon, when references were made to their excellent work for the parish. The principal speaker was Rev. H. Harris. Mrs. Perrett was presented with a silk umbrella, while Miss Claudia Perrett was asked to accept a crystal vase. Mrs. Jarvis was presented with a cup, saucer and plate. The presentations were made in each case by Mrs. H. Harris on behalf of the Ladies’ Guild.

On the evo of his departure from Taihape, Mr. M. Jarvis was farewelled by the staff of the Main Trunk Brewery and was presented with a silver tankard, the presentation being made by Mr. E. P. Duncan, manager, who paid i high tribute to Mr. Jarvis’ work, and fine qualities, and wished him every success in his new sphere. Mr. [J. T. Coutts endorsed the remarks of the previous speaker, and added that Air. Jarvis had given 8| years’ service thet the Alain Trunk Brewery as chief engineer, and the staff w’ere very sorry to lose him. Air. Jarvis was going to a better position and the staff wished him the best of luck. His departure would leave a vacancy that one of the younger members of the staff would be given the chance of filling. CROQUET NOTES.

The season closed on Thursday, when the trophies won during the year were presented as follows: — Thursday Competitions (before Christmas). —A grade: Airs Miller; B grade: Mrs. Ward. After Christmas:— A grade: Airs. Miller; B grade: Airs. Treadwell; C grade: Airs. Rumbal. Thursday after Christmas.—Airs. Ward (first prize); B grade: Airs. Masters. Staurday before Christmas: Airs Perrett. Thursday after Christmas: Mrs. Corston. Holiday Competitions:—A grade: Airs. Hill; B grade: Airs. Little; C grade: Airs. Corston. Aliller Cup: Airs. Little. Saturday competition: Airs Millar. Closing day competitions:— Golf croquet: Airs. Swain; hurry scurry: Mesdamcs Marsh and Corston; hitting the peg: Airs. J. Casey. Reference was made to the approaching departure of Mrs. Perrett and members drank her health in apple cider.

MAJESTIC THEATRE. An unusually distinguished cast supports Ruth Chatterton in her First National picture, “The Rich Arc Always With Us,” which comes to the Alajcstie Theatre to-night (Saturday). George Brent, her leading man, is regarded as the year’s il discovery” on the coast. John Aliljan is the best-known “society heavy” in pictures. John Wray comes to the screen from nine successive years on the Broadway stage. Bette Davis, Burton Churchill, Virginia Hammond and Walter Walker have enviable theatrical reputations. Adrienne Dore, who has the second feminine lead, was “Miss America” of 1931. and has several outstanding parts in Warner-First National pictures to her credit. Others in the hand-picked cast are Robert Warwick, a veteran of the screen, Ruth Hall, Ethel Kenyon, Edith Allen, Kula Guy and Mae Madison. Alfred E. Green, director of “Disraeli” and many other hits, directed “The Rich Are Always With Us,” from the adaptation by Austin Parker, himself a well-known novelist and playwright. E. Pettit, author of the startling novel “Afove Over,” wrote “The Rich Arc Always With Us,” which enjoyed wide sales in novel form. There will be two sessions to-night, commencing at 6.30 p.m. and 9 p.m. respectively. It will not be shown at the matinee.