TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 99, 28 April 1937, Page 3

TAIHAPE

RUGBY AFFAIRS. The Management Committee of the Taihape Rugby Union met on Monday evening when there were present Messrs. L. A. Hebberd (chair), R. C. Schofield, J. Webb, C. H. Transom, W. O’Connor, A. Smith, W. Pine and the secretary (Mr. C. L. Mullany). Apologies were received from Mr. J. Quirk and Mr. N. Anderson.

The Rangitikei Rugby Union wrote suggesting that the annual match against Taihape be played at Huntervine on Saturday, August 7 This date was confirmed by the meeting. The Rangitikei Union also wrote asking the Taihape Union to fix a date for a senior match between the two unions to be played at Taihape, the juniors to play at Marton on the same day. It was decided to submit June 5 as the date for both matches. A letter was received from the Taumarunui Union advising that they had pencilled in Saturday, September 4 lor the match against Taihape, at Taumarunui, for the Main Trunk Cup. The meeting decided that the date mentioned was not suitable on account of the North Otago—Wanganui match having been arranged for September 4, and there was a possibility that some Taihape players might be required for the Wanganui team. It was decided on the motion of Mr. Smith, to ask Taumarunui to submit an alternative date.

The Taihape Borough Council wrote in reply to the union’s request re free grandstand, etc., advising that the council was prepared to allow the grandstand to be open free of charge, providing the council’s share of the main gate receipts is increased to 33 1-3 per cent, of the net takings. After lengthy discussion it was decided that 33 1-3 per cent, was too much, and to suggest that the council take 20 per cent., plus 5 per cent, additional for maintenance of the stand, from the net gate takings of club matches. (This does not apply to representative matches). The Referees’ Association wrote advising that Messrs F. Ward and A. R. Wimsett had been appointed referees’ nominees to act in conjunction with the union's representative, as the Referees’ Appointment Board. The application of the Referees’ Association for a grant of £5 was acceded to.

A suggestion from the Referees’ Association that the union should provide a ground sheet for the use of the Ambulance Association was unanimously approved. It was decided to arrange the Town v. Country game for the McCartin Cup to be played on Coronation Day, Wednesday, May 12. A junior Town v. Country match will be played as a curtain-raiser to the senior fixture. The two games will be regarded as trial matches for future representative teams. The following fixtures were arranged for Saturday, May 1: Seniors.—Utiku v. Huia, on No. 1 ground, at 2.45 p.m. (Mr. C. H. Transom); Pirates v. Hautapu, on No. 2 ground, at 2.45 p.m. (Mr. F. Darvill). Juniors. —Pirates v. Hautapu, on No. 1, at 1.15 p.m. (Mr. D. Coleman). Utiku v. Huia, on No. 2 ground, at 1.15 p.m. (Mr. J. Graham). The charge for admission was fixed at Is. PERSONAL. On the eve of his departure for the Auckland branch, members of the Taihape staff of the Bank of New Zealand took the opportunity of presenting Mr. R. L. Dymock with a bedside clock. The manager, Mr. F. Dewhirst, and the accountant, Mr. L. E. Lyons, tendered words of farewell and advice, on behalf of the staff. Mr. Dymock fittingly responded. THE MAJESTIC.' mW .<■ afW tuW “PW AdiW i i anc all life boj’rorMßre/Bar 20 ieturn in a further Hopalong Cassidy feature, “Call of the Prairie" which is the feature film on this programme. RUGBY FOOTBALL HUIA DEFEAT HAUTAPU Huia defeated Hautapu by 19 points to 18 on No. 2 field on Saturday after a game of fluctuating fortunes. Rangi Chase played a brilliant game for the red and blacks and undoubtedly won the match for his side. Hautapu were leading by 18 points to 11 with only a short time to go, but Huia came to light at the finish, thanks to Rangi Chase, and pulled the match out of the fire, scoring a win by one point when ’defeat appeared to be inevitable. “Wally” Thompson, the Hautapu captain, was a tower of strength to the blue and blacks. The teams were as under: Huia (red and black): Hekenui, Hemmingsen, R. Chase, Clinton, Tumu, T. Chase, Payne, Barclay, Walker, Takerei, Spooner, McCarthy, Murchie, King, Wereta. Hautapu (blue and black): Casey, Keats, Nicholson, Gregory, Forbes, McLennan, P. Healey, Thompson, J. Healey, Evans, O’Callaghan, O’Brien, Powell, O’Callaghan, Sisson, Reeves.

Hemmingsen opened Huia’s scoring account with a try following a loose rush initiated by the red and black forwards. Huia 3, Hautapu 0. Wally Thompson, the Hautopu skipper, broke away from a line-out in Huia’s twenty-five and forced his way over for a well merited try. Gregory converted. Hautapu 5, Huia 3. The blue and blacks came again, a strong onslaught ending in Forbes scoring

under the posts, Gregory converted. Hautapu 10, Huia 3. Hautapu were well in the open, and the Huia (defence was sorely tried. Shortly be|fore half-time Hemmingsen was injured and had to leave the field. ’ The second spell opened somewhat sensationally, Hautapu being awarded la penalty try when Nicholson was [obstructed. The kick failed. Hautapu 13, Huia 3. L The Huia forwards carried all beIfore them in an irresistible forward [rush, which culminated in Wereta Letting over near the corner flag. !y. Chase failed with the kick. HauLapu 13, Huia 6. Rangi Chase was [showing excellent form and put in a treat run before transferring to Clinton, who raced over and touched [town near the posts, Rangi Chase converting. Hautapu 13, Huia 11. ■lautapu improved their position i.-hen Nicholson scored a great try Ikider the posts. A. Healey convertHautapu 18, Huia 11. The blue blacks now seemed to be “on the back” but Huia, with defeat ■Ring them in the face, rallied magnificently in the closing stages and Ron the match. A scintillating run oy Rangi Chase left the opposition standing, and this brilliant player scored under the posts and converted his own try. Hautapu 18, Huia 16. Play now became very exciting with only two points separating the teams, and time almost up. Rangi Chase once more became the hero of the side when he took a pass from Payne and scored a try in the corner, this placing Huia one point in the lead. The kick failed. Huia 19, Hautapu 18. Mr. C. H. Transom was referee. VALEDICTORY MR. J. E. HAMILL Mr. J. E. Hamill, late editor of the Taihape Times, was farewelled by the Taihape Men’s Club on Saturday evening and presented with a handsome pipe and case. In making the presentation on behalf of the club Mr. H. A. Belk (president) paid tribute to the services rendered the town and district by Mr. Hamill and wished him the best of luck and success in Rotorua. Mr. Belk went on to say that Mr. Hamill would be greatly missed by members of the Otaihape Club, and one and all were exceedingly sorry that the guest of honour was leaving Taihape after 12 years’ sojourn in the town. High tributes to Mr. Hamill were also voiced by Mr. A. James on behalf of the town members of the Otaihape Club, and by Mr. A. P. Batley on behalf of the county members. Mr. Hamill feelingly responded. PERSONAL The death occurred at Auckland on Friday of Mrs. W. J. Coutts, a former resident of Taihape. Much sympathy will be extended to Mr. J. T. Coutts (Taihape) and other members of the

family in their sad loss. Mrs. J. E. Hamill leaves Wellington to-day (Tuesday) by the Awatea for Sydney to visit her daughter Elaine, who is playing the feminine lead in a Cinesound film. GENERAL NEWS The poppy day sales on Saturday exceeded £6O which is a record for Taihape. TAIHAPE LADIES’ GOLF CLUB The flag match played last week was won by Miss Collerton, who took the flag to the 18th. hole. There will not be a draw this week but players are requested to play for handicap reductions. Owing to the congestion which occurs on the links some new rules of play have been adopted as follows: 1. —Thursday will in future be ladies match day and all lady members except the following must play their competition on Thursday: Mrs. Tait, Misses Codling, McLean, Lucas, Pierard, and Dewhirst. 2. —On Thursdays, ladies playing competitions will have precedence over all other players. 3. —On Saturdays, all ladies not playing competitions must play in fours. 4. —On Sunday afternoons all players must play in foufs. 5. —The old rules still apply—slow moving players must always let taster moving players through. The observance of the following rules of the etiquette of golf will materially lessen congestion: (a) Move briskly between shots; (b) don’t stand on the putting green while lilling in cards; (c) if a ball is lost, call the next players through at once and even if the ball is found im-

mediately afterwards, wait before playing the next shot until those who have been called on have played and are out of range.

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