TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 143, 18 June 1936, Page 3

TAIHAPE

A. AND P. ASSOCIATION. The general cuommittee of .the Rangitikei Agricultural and Pastoral Association met on Saturday afternoon when the president (Air. J. ’Collier), presided over an attendance consisting of Alessrs. W. R. Anderson, A. O. Addis, V. Nicholls, H. Hintz, G. Fergu- < son, F. R. Cottrell, A. E. Sam ways, D. R. Gordon, G. L. Brown, D. Broome, A. ] McColl, L. O’Callaghan, J. T. Duncan, ‘ G. E. Anderson, W. N. Anderson, A. R.. ( Fannin, A. W. Bicknell, W. J. Williams, E. R. Fannin ahd the secretary (Air. - C. E. Darvill). ‘ ’ L At the request of the presi- j dent, the meeting stood in silence F as a token of respect to the memory of i Messrs. T. W. ALuir and G. E. Little. t The secretary was requested to c supply a list of outstanding subscriptions to each member of the committee. } In connection with the Royal Agri- f cultural Society election, it was re- T solved to vote for four councillors for • the Western District, Council follows: ] R. C. Dalrvmple, Jas Knight, R. W. Marshall, Joseph Webb. ’’ It was resolved to nominate Mr. 1. G. Gordon for the position of delegate to " the annual meeting of the Meat Producers’ Board. The balance-sheet in connection with the recent annual ball of the Associa- 1 tion, which resulted in a profit exceed- * ing £26, was adopted On the motion of ' Mr. G. E. Anderson, the meeting passed a hearty vote of thanks and con- ’ gratulations to the Ball Commits *e on p the high successful character of the ' l function. c Air. Bicknell moved that the thanks *- of the committee be conveyed to all who contributed with gifts and services to the success of the ball. The motion was seconded by the president and carried by acclamation. The president proposed that in order to facilitate matters in connection with the annual general meeting of the as- ( sociation. the committee meet on Satur- : day, July 4. instead of July LL The ( motion was seconded by Air. Bicknell 1 and carried. ( Air. Ferguson reported that Air. > Goodwin would contribute £2 towards a replacing the cup for the high jump c won outright by him at the 1936 show. t 1 GENERAL NEWS. ;i A final reminder is given of the box- e ing tourney to be held in the Town i Hall Taihape, this evening (Wednes- s day). t UTIKU GOLF CLUB a ", t The following is a draw for the sec- ft ond round of the Smith Cup, to be a played over the week-end:—F. Prag- ]. nell v. I. R. Parkes; G. Gibbs v. C. 11. G Transom; 1. McColl v. E. Gudsell; F. Kelly v. K. Batvhelor; G. Naylor v. W. Thurston; K. McConibie v. P Way; ♦ R. Culpitt v. D. Somerville; J. W. Smith a v. J. Belk. p The following is a draw for a medal < round: W. Hintz. R. Gordon, R. P. c Marsh; R. K. Gordon, J. Hi<key. W. 0 Foley : E. P. Duncan, W. Prime, J. | Thoniasen; P. O’Keefe, A Fookes, H. p Galbraith; S. F. Reid, D. Pilcher, J. p Transom; IL McCallum, J. Quirk; E. s Lourie, C. Quirk. s The following arc the results of matches played in the second round of p the Knock-out Cup:— Senior.—J. Belk won from Parkes; a C. H. Transom won from Thurston; It. | ( K. Gordon won from Reid; Ross won a from Pragnell. j. Junior.— Alct'-’inbie won from Somcrville; Naylor won from J. Transom by n default; Smith won from McColl; Dun- „ can won from Culpitt. Handicap reduction; l>. Culpitt, 23 to 22. a REV. FATHER DOOLAGHTY'S j JUBILEE 3 The 25th. anniversary of Rev. Father Doolaghty’s ordination to the priest- | hood was celebrated at Taihape on Tuesday, when Archbishop O’Shea, (< head of the Roman Catholic Chuivh j. in New Zealand, and other leading - Catholic clergy, visited Taihape to p participate in the celebrations which opened with Pontifical High Alass at s St. Alary’s Church at 10 am. Then } followed a. children’s concert in the . Parish Hall, after which luncheon was e provided at the Presbytery for tne t visiting clergy. c A convert was held in the Town Hall c in the evening and a number of f speeches were delivered congratulating f Father Doolaghty on attaining his sil- r ver jubilee, and expressing the hope , that this popular and highiy-esteenica r Catholic priest would be spared to cole- . brate his golden jubilee. 1 Two presentations of wallets were ( made to Father Doolaghty, .me being T on behalf of the clergy and the other j on behalf of the parishioners. About t 20 visiting clergymen were present for t the occasion. Seated on the stage f were His Grace, Archbishop O’Shea, j Hight Rev. Monsignor Ale Manus (Palm- ( erston. North), Rev. ATonsignor Connolly (Wellington), Rev. Father Doo- , laghtv. Rev. Father Connor, the Mayor j of Taihape (Mr L. R. IL de Lav.tour), } Messrs J. Bartosh, J. Bowler, and AT. ( O’Connor. f The first speaker was Archbishop , O’Shea. His Grace referred to the great pleasure that it gave hhit to be associated with the parishioners and clergy and the Mayor in doing honour to Father Doolaghty on the occasion of his silver jubilee. The guest of honour was an 'earnest, energetic, zealous and efficient, pastor, who had always discharged his duties, spiritual and so- . eial, in a manner worthy of the highest praise. (Applause). Father Doolaghty had been instrumental in the building of two Catholic rchnols in his parish, but though this was important, it was not the most important part of his duties. What counted most of all was preaching the word of God and administering God’s sacraments, and In this great work Father Doolaghty had never spared himself. “I. am delighted and pleased to be here to-night and join with you and congratulate your pastor on 25 years of priesthood. (Applause). . Right Rev. Monsignur McManus spoke in a similar strain and added . that he knew Father Doolaghty as a boy and claimed to be his oldest , friend. Thp jubilarian was a man who ( never spared himself and was held in . the highvst esteem by the priests in the arch-dioveso on whose behalf the , speaker had much pleasure in present- j ina Father Doolaghty with a wallet as . a Tangible token of esteem. The presentation was made amidst applause. Eloquent, tributes to the guest of honour were also paid by Rev. Monsignor Connolly, the Mayor (Mr de y Lautour), and Mr J. Bartosh. The last-named presented Father Doolaghty ‘ with a wallet on behalf of the parish- 4i loners and informed the jubilarian how ii much his work was appreciated by the T

parishioners of Ht. Alary’s Church. 1 Father Doolaghty feelingly re- : sponded and added that he felt highly honoured by the presence of His Grace Archbishop O’Shea and other leading clergymen. He appreciate.! very much the expressions of goodwill from tne clergy and the people. He had received many expressions of esteem from non-Catholic as well as Catholic friends and he appreciated them very much indeed. The speaker paid a tribute to the assistance, ho had always received from the priests who had been associated with him in his work at Taihape. He thanked parishioners for their help at all times and made special mention of the work of the ladies of the parish at social functions. He thanked lhe committee responsible for the organisation of the jubilee celebrations and lhe artists who performed at the concert ami also the Melody Boys’ Orchestra. Father Doolaghty concluded by again returning thanks for the gifts that had been presented to him and added that he would always do his best to carry out the noble work that; had been entrusted to him as a parish priest. (Applause). THE MAJESTIC “NO LiM.LT.” The hilariu-us A.T.l 7 . comedy “No Limit,” which is showing at the Majestic Theatre, brings to the screen for the first time a brilliant new comedy team in George Formby and Florence Desmond. George Forby has for long been recognised as c-ne of the greatest stage comedians in England. He has been touring the length and breadth of the country for many years now, and everywhere he goes he meets with tremendous success. He has withstood the call to the screen until this pressing offer from A.T.F. come along. The result will certainly give him no cause to regret his decision. Florence Desmond has a. style of comedy all her own. She can lay claim to being the world’s greatest impersonator, her impersonations of famous Hollywood stars being positively uncanny. Must people ha\e heard her doing lhese on records, and also in previous films such as “Radio Parade of 1935,” and “Gay Love.” But she has plenty of acting ability, quite apart from the accomplishment, and she always welcomes an opportunity of displaying it.