TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 87, 14 April 1937, Page 3

TAIHAPE

RUGBY FOOTBALL SEASON TO OPEN ON APRIL 24. The 1937 Rugby season will open in Taihape on April 24. Four senior teams will be competing instead of six. The management committee of the Taihape Rugby Union met on Monday evening, when Mr W. Pine, vice-presi-dent, occupied the chair in the unavoidable absence of the president (Mr John Quirk). Also pre? at were Messrs R. C. Schofield. W. K. Anderson, A. H. Smith, W. O’Connor and the secretary (Mr C. L. Mullany).

A letter was received from the Mangaweka Football Club, stating that owning to lack of players it would not be entering a team in the competition this year. A number of Mangaweka players, however, were willing to join other clubs. The Mangaweka Club was not disbanding and hoped to be able to field a team next season.

Mr Schofield moved that the season open on April 24, and that all registrations for the first game be accepted up to the time of play, provided players have complied with the residential qualification rule, which stipulates that a player must be 14 days in the district before being eligible to play. Mr Smith seconded the motion, which was carried.

The secretary pointed out that players would be assisting the union if they registered as soon as possible instead of leaving things till the last minute.

Mr Mullany also announced that the third grade competition would probaly start on Saturday, May 1, provided sufficient players were available. Intending players were requested to notify the secretary of the club their wish to join. The draw for the first round of the competition then took place, and suited as follows: Seniors.—April 24: Utiku v. Pirates, on No. 1 Ground, at 2.45 p.m.; Huia v. Hautapu, on No. 2 Ground, at 2.45 p.m. May 1: Utiku v. Huia; Pirates v. Hautapu. May 8: Utiku v. Hautapu ; Huia v. Pirates. Juniors.—April 24: Hautapu v. Huia, on No. 1 Ground, at 1.15 p.m.; Pirates v. Utiku, on No. 2 Ground, at 1.15 p.m. May 1: Hautapu v. Pirates; Utiku v. Huia. May 8: Hautapu v. Utiku; Huia v. Pirates. The draw and allocation of grounds was decided by lot. It was a strange coincidence that the senior and junior draw was the same.

Mr Mullany informed the meeting that Inglewood would probably be visiting Taihape this season. He had just returned from Inglewood and the footballers there were still recalling with pleasure their last visit to Taihape, and were anxious to come again this year. A. AND P. BALL At the monthly committee meeting of the Rangitikei A. and P. Association on Saturday afternoon it was decided to hold the “farmers’ ” ball on Thursday, June 10, and the following ball committee was elected to make the necessary arrangements in connection with this popular annual event: Messrs J. Collier, H. Hintz, W. N. Anderson, D. Broome, J. Quirk, E. R. Fannin, V. Nicholls, A. W. Bicknell, R. C. Schofield, A. K. Overton, J. Williams, G. L- Brown, A. O. Addis,’ J. T. Duncan, R. S. Treadwell, A. P*. Batley, L. O’Callaghan, G. Ferguson, G. Allen, A. E. Samways, and F. R. Cottrell, with power to add. The above committee will meet at 12.30 p.m. on Saturday next, April 17. BOWLING NOTES R. Easton, of Taihape, played excellent bowls at Raetihi during the weekend to win the “champion of champions” singles titles from strong opposition. The tourney was played on the “two-life” system, and Easton rar out a winner without the loss of a single game. Congratulations "Scotty.” PERSONAL Mr S. Percy, Clerk of the Court at Taihape, resumed duty on Monday, after spending his annual leave in the South Island.

Mr John Quirk is on a visit to Christchurch in connection with the serious illness of his mother, Mrs J. Quirk, senr. Mr T. A. Duncan will be tendered a complimentary luncheon at the Gretna Hotel on Saturday next by the Taihape branch of the Farmers’ Union. Mr D. G. Gordon, president of the local branch, will preside. Miss Muriel Swann, of Wanganui, is on a visit to Taihape, and will supervise the staging of the Coronation ceremony at the Town Hall, Taihape, this evening (Wednesday). NATIONAL PARTY Mr J. Hargest, M.P., and Mr H. G. Dickie, M.P., addressed a political meeting at Taihape on Saturday evening, and outlined the aims and objects of the National Parthy. Mr Hargest spoke along the lines of his Westmere address, which was published in the “Chronicle.” Both speakers met with a good reception and were accorded a hearty vote of thanks at the conclusion of their addresses. The Mayor (Mr L. D. H. de Lautour) presided over an enthusiastic attendance. GENERAL NEWS The monthly sitting of the Taihape Magistrate’s Court will be held before Mr R. M. Wafeon, S.M., to-mor-row. The Taihape Borough Council meets on Friday evening. At Monday’s meeting of the management committee of the Taihape Rugby Union, the secretary (Mr C. F. Mullany) said that the Taranaki Rugby Union had spent five solid hours at a recent meeting trying to arrange the fixtures for t.ie season, and then gave up in despair at one o’clock in the morning. Mi Mullany pointed out that there was a key to the problem, and if the Taranaki Union had known the “k?y” they could have settled the matter in a few minutes. Mr Mullany produced the “key,” when the Taihape fixtures for the first round were drawn.

Mr T. A. Duncan, chairman of the New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board, will address a meeting of farmers in the Town Hall supper rooms, Taihape, on Saturday next (April 17), at 2.30 p.m. The subject of Mr Duncan’s ad-

dress will be “the present position of the New Zealand lamb, chilled beef and pork trade on the London market.” Particulars are advertised.