Town Talk

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 168, 20 July 1935, Page 8

Town Talk

! Wanganui Boxing Association | Efforts arc. being made lo rejuvenule ’ I the Wt.nganui Boxing As.-oeiaii< n. A , tnccting was called recently for the purpose of listing the local talent and framing a programme of matches. A sub-committee ha- been appointed tu make a recommendation with regard to a suitable hall. Prizes for Jersey Breeders. While discussing the subjci-i ol' -lion prizes at last night’s meeting’ of lhe Wanganui Jersey Cattle Breeders’ Association, the president (Mr. U. J. Masters} remarked that three special prizes for local breeders only \\,uiild be awarded. The prize money had been fixed at £-5 each for the best yearling bull and the best cuw in milk. The points prize would also be £5. Rabbit Poisoning. Stryehni ne poisoning of rabbiis in jibe Patca-Waitotara Board s area, is I proving very effective. {Since lhe new 1 board commenced operations, which was I in May, some 7911 rabbits have been accounted for. That number gives i sound indication of the extent lo which | the pest has spread along the coastal I areas in recent months. 1 Police and Press. Sanction has been received from (he Minister of Internal Affairs io conduct an allu\ial gold art union in connection with the annual Wanganui Police and Press Charity Rugby match, which is to be played on Spriggens Park on August 17. Arrangements are being made to play a team ol’ Wellington police on that day, which will be headed by the ex All Black E. Barry, who is secretary of the Wellington police commit tee arranging the trip. ‘ ‘ Madame President. ’ ’ Al yesterday’s j.ruvincial conference of the Phinket {Society, at which delegates from all branches along this I roast were present, some of lhe male members of the Press table wondered how the speakers would address the ehair. 'I hey could not imagine the usual address of ‘‘Mr. Chairman’’ being resorted to. ‘‘Madame Chairman - ’ / would also fail to fir the ease. Delegates proved their ability to rise lo the occasion, however, and provided a solii'ti'on to an oft-debated question bv addressing the chair in the appropriate term of ‘‘Madame President. ’’ Headlights and Brakes. The activities of the Wanganui Automobile Association service ofiicer over a. period of several weeks have resulted in a decided improvement in headlights ami brakes on motor-cars. In all .‘:<8I cars have had their headlights tested ami adjusted, while in 296 instances brakes have been satisfactorily attended to. Ii is Maimed that live years’ experience in this direction has revealed the fact, that, only -I or •' per cent, of the cats inspected fulfil all requirements prior to adjustments being made. In this category’ new cars are also included, for even with these

minor faults are found to occur. Acceptable Donation “1 think the Wanganui Police and Press muveureiit is one of the finest of its kind in the Dominion,” said a Wanganui resident who had occasion lu visit the “Chronicle” reportorial staff yesterday. “1 understand that the match is to be played again this yearf; ami 1 have pleasure iu handing you a small donation of 55.” ’The gift was acceptable ami will commence this year's fund. It is interesting to nute that since, its inception the PolicePress movement has been responsible lor the raising of £1652 12s Id. all ol which has been devoted to alleviate distress. The campaign grew into a big tiling after being started by a challenge throw i; out by Senior •►Sergeant D. A. Maclean, now sub-inspec-tor, to a reporter over the gas heater in the Wai’gai-ni Courthouse. “Dinks” Memorial Tablet. When the annual reunion of New Zealand Rille Brigade members took place at Wanganui on June 1.1 last, an idea was conceived of assisting the proposal tu further lhe memorial avenue of trees being established along the main highway from Wellington to Auckland under lhe direction of the King’s Jubilee and Anzac Memories Association. A collection was taken up in the room, and, after meeting all outgoings, the com mi Hee has in hand a sum amounting tu between £5 and £6. It is proposped to utilise that in providing a tablet to be used in connection with the memorial avenue and inscribed to the memory of ail those members of the brigade who made the .supreme sacrifice in the Great War. Negotiations have taken place with those promoting the memorial avenue scheme and it has been agreed that h site next the original tree, which was planted by lhe association's patron, His Excellency, Viscount Galway. G.U.M.G., D.ts.U., 0.8. E., will be made available to life Rifle Brigade Committee in Wanganui. A memorial of stones will be erected and the plate provided by lhe Rille Brigade members will be added thereto. Wanganui Harriers. A great 'leal of Wangan'ui interest will be displayed in the New Zealand cross-country championship which is to be decided at Wellington to-day. A Wanganui team will be competing, which will be headed by C. Weller, who is making his fifth appearance in such an event, his best effort being in 19.T3. when he ran second to the great. J. W. Savidan (Amddand) on the Bramwell Course al Wanganui. K. Johnston, who is second man in the Wanganui team.

is also making his fifth appearance iu a New Zealand event. I’. Hill ami Don Smith, of Marlon, arc making their second outings in a contest for the title, ami Gordon Bills (Y.M.C.A.) ami Collings (Y.M.U.A.) will be appearing for the first lime, (’oilings was suffering from a, severe cold last night. If he is unable, to compete his place in the Wan ganui team will be taken by either Alex 1 Bourgeois i Wanganui ) or (’. Broa<l i New Plymouth ), who at present an' to compute as imlivduals. Asked what the prospects of tin* Wanganui team wen*, a. member of the club said last night that if the fourth man came up to what, was roquiied of him there waeverv prospect of a good record. lie realised that Otago, on paper, looked I I Im. likely team, but the (went was one of the most important ever run in the history ol’ the sport in the Dominion. Ilf looked to the Wanganui boys to do well, an<l was hopeful of them show ing up. even against the Otago talent, and that from Wellington, redoubt able though ii was. lie expected Moller to run Savidan (Auckland > ami Piillar (Otago) very close. Replies to Advertisements. Replies to ad vertisemerd > awaiting (ollectioii al the branch office include: —G2S, (442, GB)2, GH'".. GlO5, Gt 16. Gil!'. GI2I. GIG, Glll'. 1127. H 29, 11HIU, 11107, 1111:.'. 11116. 11119. H 126.