TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 250, 22 October 1936, Page 3

TAIHAPE

LEAGUE OF NATIONS ADDRESS BY MR. H. C. JENKINS An interesting and instructive address on the League of Nations in relationship to world conditons to-day was gven by Mr. H. C. Jenkins, editor of the “Chronicle,” at a meeting of the Taihape branch of the League of Nations Union on Tuesday evening. The speaker was introduced by Rev. E. T. King, president of the local branch, who warmly welcomed Mr. Jenkins and expressed appreciation of his action in coming such a long distance to deliver a lecture on this imI portant subject. Mr. Jenkins briefly traced the history of the League of Nations, and the events that led up to its formation. He went back as far as the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 and referred to Bismarck’s exhortation tha> Germany must avoid being attacked on two fronts. The speaker outlined the events that culminated in the Great War and explained that at the outbreak of this great conflict Italy was sitting on the fence undecided whether to join the Allies or the Central Powers. “The League of Nations is a combination of nations formed to meet the needs of the modern world. Europe has become one State but the mental, interna], economic and political development of the European countries is not the same. We must not expect too much of the League of Nations. The method of settling disputes by means of the sword has been inherent in human nature for centuries, and you cannot expect a newly-fashioned instrument to act effectively in the short space of 16 years and stop all wars,” declared Mr. Jenkins. “We are living in a new era. We have the wonders of wireless and cable services. There is a great intensification of trade. Not so long ago it took a ship 80 days to travel from England to New Zealand; soon the journey will be accomplished in eight days. The earth has shrunk and there is a greater need for international government. Denounce war as you will, there is no reason to believe that because of the League of 'Nations war will cease. It is human nature to fight and the League of Nations has not been in existence long enough and has not had sufficient experience to become thoroughly effective. What has the League done? It has actually stopped five wars, rncluding one between Bulgaria and Greece over a frontier dispute. The great failure of the League occurred when Japan invaded Manchuria. The judgment of the League was given against Japan and the Japanese are still hurt and irritated over it. The League not only defined the aggressor in the Italo-Abyssinian dispute, but went a step further and imposed economic sanctions, which was something that had never been done before. “Italy is in a desperate plight today, while Germany is financially tottering and the people are starving themselves in order to pay for armaments. ‘We would sooner have guns than butter,’ one German leader had remarked. “The time is coming when both Germany and Italy will have to meet the internal challenge,” declared th-.-speaker, who explained that the lime honoured escape from the internal challenge was to seek an external engagement. That was the reason why Italy and Germany are so concerned over the civil war in Spain. The League was placed in a difficult position but was moving along the lines open to it, and was doing work that was less spectacular than peace treaties. “The League is trying to eliminate economic crises and so lessen internal strife,” concluded Mr. Jenkins. Rev. King moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Jenkins and added that the Taihape branch of the League of Nations Union was grateful to him for coming all the way from Wanganui to addr'ess the meeting. His lecture had been illuminating and instructive and all were impressed with Mr. Jenkins’ great knowledge of the subject. The motion was carried by acclamation. Rev. Mr. King announced that the next meeting would be the last to be held this year, and he hoped that there would be a large attendance. LADIES’ GOLF NOTES The following is the draw for the ladies “Buttons” foursomes competition, senior with junior, to be played by October 28, pairs to arrange their own opponents:—Miss Carrington and Miss Whelan; Miss Collerton and Miss Mouldy; Miss McCartin and Miss C. Bradley; Miss Dickinson and Mrs. Price; Mrs. McKenzie and Mrs. Forsyth; Mrs. Murrell and Miss Lindbergh; Mrs Ongley and Mrs. Olliver; Miss Townsend and Miss Fookes; Mrs. Boles and Miss Spooner; Miss N. Bradley and Miss Simpson. Championship results to date are as follows: Senior Semi-finals: Miss Collerton defeated Miss Dickinson; Mrs. Kincaid defeated Miss Townsend. Junior Semi-finals: Mrs. Boles defeated Miss Lindbergh; Miss N. Bradley defeated Miss Fookes. C Grade Semi-finals: Miss Simpson won by default from Miss Spooner; Miss C. Bradley defeated Miss Mouldy. In the final of the “knockout” competition (Hay Cup) Mrs. Kincaid defeated Miss Collerton 2 up. The best cards for last week's bogey round were: Senior, Miss Townsend 2 down; Mrs. Kincaid 3 down. UTIKU GOLF CLUB The Utiku Golf Club officially closed the 1936 season on Saturday afternoon in glorious sunshine. Members of the Taihape Club were present in full force to participate in the closing day celebrations. A mixed foursomes competition over nine holes was played, the winners being Mrs. J. B. Thomasen and Mr. W. Thurston. A dainty afternoon tea was provided by the lady members of the club, who as usual, excelled themselves in this connection. The president of the club, Mr. J. R. Parkes, in a brief review of the season’s activities, said that the standard of play had improved, and expressed the opinion that the improvement was in some measure due to the fact that the club now possessed a motor mower. The speaker expressed the thanks of the club to Mr. H. A. Belk for the way the latter had grazed the links, and added that the club owed Mr. Belk a deep debt of gratitude. (Applause). Mr. Parkes reminded members of the Utiku Club of the Labour Day tourney, at Taihape, and expressed

! the hope that it would be well supported by the Utiku Club, because the Taihape Club had patronised the Utiku Club’s Easter tourney in a manner that contributed largely 1o the success of Utiku’s first venture of this kind. The speaker warmly welcomed visiting golfers and expressed the hope that they had enjoyed themselves. Mr. A. C. Joblin responded on behalf of the Taihape Club. The trophies won during the season were then presented by Mrs. Parkes as follows: — Ladies. Senior Championship: Mrs. Belk, runner-up, Mrs. Gudsell. Junior Championship: Mrs. Thurston, runner-up, Mrs. Sullivan. Belk Rose Bowl: Miss J. Ryan. Senior Eclectic: Mrs. Belk. Junior Eclectic: Mrs. Thurston and Miss McColl. Senior Knockout: Mrs. Thomasen. Junior Knockout: Mrs. Thurston. L.G.U. Silver: Mrs. Belk. L.G.U. Bronze: Mrs. Transom. Button Holders: Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Transom. Mrs. Pott’s trophy: Mrs. Belk. Men. Senior Championship: I. R. Parkes, runner-up, R. Ross. Middle Championship: I. McColl, runner-up, E. Gudsell. Junior Championship, I. McColl, runner-up, N. Bachelor. Knockout: K. McCombie. Junior Eclectic: 1. R. Parkes. Junior Eclectic: E. Gudsell and P. Way. Gordon Cup: N. Batchelor. Smith Cup: J. C. Belk. President v. Captain: Won by president. BOXING McMAHON v. ROBERTSON Intense interest is being manifested in the professional boxing bout between Jack McMahon (Taihape) and Watty Robertson (Gisborne), to be staged at Taihape to-night (Thursday). The pair met at Taumarunui on Saturday, McMahon getting the verdict on points after a thrilling bout. Robertson will be all out to reverse the decision at Taihape to-night while McMahon will be equally anxious to prove that his win over Robertson at Taumarunui was no Huke and can be repeated. McMahon’s ability as a boxer is too well known to need elaboration. His defeat of Cyril Pluto recently made him famous overnight. He has often fought in the ring at Taihape as an amateur, but to-night will mark his first appearance here as a professional. The bout is sure to be worth going a long way to see, and those who have not yet booked their seats are urged to delay no longer. The following preliminary amateur bouts will take place: — D’Arcy Curtis, sst. 81b. (Taihape) v. Geo. Millan, sst. 81b. (Turangarere). Maurice Curtis, 6st. 121 b. (Taihape) v. Jack Millan, 7st. 41b. (Turangarere). Frank Connell, Bst. (Taihape) v. Earl Perry, 7st. 101 b. (Turangarere). Tom Price, 9st. 21b. (Papanui), v. Colin Curtis, 9st. 51b. (Taihape). P. Tall or A. Berryman (Utiku) v. Jim Walker, 9st. 101 b. (Taihape). Gordon Thurston, lOst. 41b. (laoroa) v. Stewart Hitchcock, lOst. 2 lb. (Rangaewaea). All above of three twominute rounds. Ken Walker, 9st. 111 b. (Taihape) v. Geo. Down, lOst. (Utiku). Four twominute rounds. Bill Robertson, lOst. 41b. (Hunterville) v. Ted. Walker, lOst. 61b. (Taihape). Four two-minute rounds. GENERAL NEWS Indications point to record entries for the Taihape Golf Club’s Labour Day tournament. Several outside competitors have already entered, and this will give the tournament an added interest. Entries close to-night (Wednesday). The result of the amateur championship is very open this year, as J. P. Mortland, the holder of the title, is away at the national championships, and some of the lesser lights have already cleared a place on the mantelpiece for the cup that goes to the winner of the major event at the Taihape Golf Club's Labour Day tourney. The only fly in the ointment is the fact that there is only one cup, and many mantelpieces. The monthly sitting of the Taihape Magistrate's Court will be held before Mr. R. M. Watson, S.M., to-day. An enjoyable dance under the auspices of the Taihape Tennis Club was held in the Town Hall supper-rooms on Monday evening. The music was provided by Messrs. C. Murray and R. Webb and the time passed all too quickly. An appetising supper was provided. The friends of Mr. S. F. Reid, of Utiku, have arranged to hold a “sendoff” in his honour at Utiku to-mor-row evening (Friday). An invitation to attend the function has been extended to the Taihape Borough Council and the Taihape Fire Brigade, Mr. Reid being an ex-member of these two organisations. He will be leaving Utiku shortly to reside in Mangaweka. BOWLING NOTES. The executive committee of the Taihape Bowling Club met on Monu.;v e/enmg when there were present Messrs. J. D. C. Davis (chair), C. Cherry, J. Mortland, D. Neagle, E. A. Blomlield, F. Read and the secretary (Mr. F. Gledhill). It was resolved to purchase health stamps to the value of fl. The meeting decided that the official opening of the season be held on Thursday, October 22 (to-day), at 2 p.m., the official rinks to be selected by the president and vice-pre-sident. Barnett pairs matches will be played on Labour Day. The secretary was instructed to write to Mr. H. Peacock expressing the club’s sympathy with him in his present illness, and hope for his speedy recovery. Appreciation of his services to the club were also expressed. The meeting passed a motion of sympathy with Mr. J. C. Whibley in the loss of his father.