TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 283, 3 December 1935, Page 3

TAIHAPE

ORDER OF FORESTERS. Bro. Cooke, C.R., presided over the meeting of the Foresters’ Lodge. The brethren extended warm greetings to Bro. P. Booker, P.C.R., who has been an inmate of the Wanganui Hospital and accorded him the Foresters’ Fine. Bro. Booker, in replying to the welcome, spoke highly of the hospital and of the Friendly Societies’ Association. A challenge was acepted from the Awarua Lodge for a match for the cribbage cup, on December 3. A new member was initiated with due ceremony and he was given a hearty welcome. GENERAL NEWS. The resignation of Mrs. A. Alack was accepted with regret at the annual meeting of the committee of St. Alargaret’s Troop of Boy Scouts and Cubs, and appreciation of Mrs. Mack’s services was recorded in the minutes. The meeting also referred in eulogistic terms to the work of Airs. A. L. Alayor in the interests of the Cubs. it was resolved that two parents should visit the parades each week. Dr. Sinclair and Air. Kincaid being appointed for the current week. SCHOOL SPORTS The annual sports in connection with the Taihape District High School will be held’, on Friday, December 6, commencing at 1.15 p.m. Parents and friends are invited to attend. The programme has been arranged as follows: Boys’ Events 1.15 p.m.:. Intermediate 440yds. 1.15: Junior high jump. 1.20: Senior 440ydsy 1.30: Intermediate 75yds. 1.35: Nine years 50yds. 1.40: Ten years 50yds. 1.45: Intermediate high'jump. 1.45: Junior 440yds. 1.50: Eleven years 75yds. 1.55: Twelve years 100yds. 2 p.m.: Junior championship 75yds. 2.5 : Junior three-legged 75yds. 2.10: Senior 220yds. 2.15: Intermediate 22'J'yds. 2.10: Junior 220yds. 2.25: Junior sack, 50yds. 2.30: Senior high jump. 2.30: Junior 100yds. (13 years championship). 2.40: Junior 220yds. walk. 2.45; Grand hundreds junior and in2.50: Slow bicycle 30yds. 3 p.m.: Senior house relay. 3.10: Junior house relay. 3.20: Senior house tug of war. 3.30: Junior house tug of war. 3.35: Junior motor-tyre 50yds. 3.40: intermediate 100yds. 3.45 Senior 100yds. 3.50: Junior wheelbarrow 50yds. 3.55: intermediate hurdles 120yds. 4 p.m.; Senior hurdles 120yds. 4.20; Senior 880yds. 4.25: Intermediate 880yds. 4.30: Junior 880yds. 4.35: Old boys’ race 100yds. 4.45: Past v. present relay. Girls’ Events 1.20: Senior 50yds. 1.30: Nine years 50yds. 1.35: Ten years 50yds. 1.40: Senior 75yds. 1.45: Eleven years 75yds. 1.50: 'Twelve years 75yds. 2 p.m.: Junior three-legged 75yds. 2.5 : Senior walk 220yds. 2.10: Junior 50yds. championship. 2.15: Senior three-legged 75yds. 2.20: Senior egg and spoon 50yds. 2.25: Junior egg and spoon 50yds. 2.30: Senior 50yds. 2.35: Junior shoe 50yds. 2.40: Junior 100yds. 13 years and championship. 2.50: Junior 75yds. championship. 2.55: Senior 100yds. championship. 3.15: Senior book race 50yds. 3.20: Junior book race 50yds. 3.35: Junior house overhead ball. 3.40: Junior sack 50yds. 3.45: Junior skipping 75yds. 3.50: Senior skipping 75yds. 3.55: Junior potato race. 4.5 : Senior house relays. 4.15: Junior House relay. 4.20: Senior slow bicycle 30yds. 4.30: Junior slow bicycle 30yds. 4.40: Old girls’ race 100yds. 4.50: Past v. present relay. Three events -were decided last Friday, results being as follow: Boys’ senior mile championship: P. Caird (Kiatoa House) 1, Hamlin (Kiatoa House) 2, Gallagher (Ikatere House) 3. Time, smin. 33sec. Hamlin challenged Caird on the bend leading into the straight but Caird was able to withstand the challenge and won by five yards. Hamlin ran a good race. Boys’ intermediate mile championship: Al. King (Ikatere House) 1, L. Terry (Tangaroa House) 2, J. AAalker (Kiotoa House) 3. Time, smin. 54see. Boys’ intermediate mile handicap: C. Curtis (220yds.) 1, D. Sisson (110yds.) 2. R. Lloyd (110yds.) 3. Time, smin. IGsec. Curtis won by more than 200yds. GENERAL NEWS. There was a record attendance of players on the bowling green on December 1 some 46 players being present. This is stated to be the largest number of players who have ever attended on a club day. The weather during the last two days has been delightfully fine and shearing operations are in full swing in the Taihape district. PERSONAL. Aliss D. Boshcr, who is to be married shortly was tendered a gift evening on Saturday at the residence of Air. and Airs. Jensen. Dancing on the lawn was one of the chief features of a very enjoyable social function. The guest of honour received many useful gifts. THE “REVEILLE.” The “Reveille” which is to be held shortly under the auspices of .the Taihape District High School, promises to be a great success. The performers huve been rehearsing daily and a high standard of efficiency has already been attained. The programme includes a j wide variety of items, the producer i_\lr. A. AV. Lints having catered for all • tastes.