TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 110, 11 May 1937, Page 3

TAIHAPE

RUGBY FOOTBALL HUIA BEAT PIRATES Huia played their best game ot the season on Saturday to defeat Pirates by 13 points to 3. The winners played bright, attractive football, and their victory was so decisive that it left no doubt as to which was the better team. The Maoris handled better and ran straighter than Pirates, and well deserved their victory. The highlight of the match was a brilliant try by Hekenui, who beat three men to score behind the posts. Katua, McCarthy, R. Chase and S. Spooner also went well. The game was fast and open and excitement ran high. The teams lined out as follows: Pirates (black): Dick, North, McGonagle, Bremner, R. Johnston, Foley, Graham, Woodhead, Tasker, Jackson, Thurston, Lee, Bagley, Robertshaw, Missen. Huia (red and black): Stevens, Berryman, T. Chase, Hekenui, R. Chase, Katua, Payne, McCarthy, King, Spooner, Wheti, Takarei, Were! a. Soon after the game started, Pirates were awarded a free-kick in a handy position, but McGonagle failed to goal. Huia set up a strong attack, and Katua made a nice opening before passing to Rangi Chase, who knocked on and a scrum was ordered. Katua again penetrated the defence before transferring to R. Chase, but this time the latter was well collared by McGonagle near the line. Pirates retaliated, F. Graham finding a gap in the defence, but his pass to R. Johnston was forward and the movement broke down. The first try of the match came when Berryman passed to Katua who drew the Pirates’ custodian and then transferred to Wereta, who raced over and touched down. T. Chase failed to convert. —Huia 3, Pirates 0. All the Huia backs handled in a bright passing movement that broke down through excellent tackling on the part of Pirates, who then turned defence into attack, Foley breaking away to carry play to the red and black line, where he passed to Johnston, who scored. McGonagle's kick at goal was unsuccessful.—Huia 3, Pirates 3.

McCarthy led a spectacular dribbling rush from half-way, that carried all before it and culminated in Spooner scoring a try. T. Chase goaled.—Huia 8, Pirates 3. Half-time sounded soon afterwards with the scores unchanged. Upon the resumption of activities the Huia back line moved into action, a brilliant passing movement ending in Hekenui scoring the best try of the match. By means of the dummy and a quick change of direction Hekenui left the opposition standing, and scored behind the posts. R. Chase converted.—Huia 13, Pirates 3. A grim struggle ensued for the remainder of the spell, Pirates and Huia attacking in turn, but the final whistle sounded with Huia still ten points in the lead. Mr F. Darvill was referee.

PERSONAL Miss Nell Collerton, Taihape, left for Dannevirke this morning, where she will take part in the Southern Hawke's Bay championships. Mrs Maurice Paulton, Wellington, is the guest of Mr and Mrs B. Collerton, Taihape. THE MAJESTIC THREE STAR ATTRACTION—“DEVIL’S SQUADRON” Squadron without fear . . . they’ll try anything one ... or twice—if they lice! Motors whining . . . propellers screaming . . . five miles up . . . five-miles-a-minute down . . . straight for the ground—and glory! Thus do the best pilots, unsung heroes of aviation, live and die. Fittingly, Columbia Columbia Pictures has produced a picture dedicated to these brade men: it is called “Devil’s Squadron,” and it opens to-night at 7.45 at the Majestic Theatre, with Richard Dix in the staring sole. Others in the picture are Karen Morely, Lloyd Nolan, Shirley Ross, Billy Burrud, Gene Morgan and Thurston Hall. Supporting the main picture are two outstanding subjects, the first the full pictorial accord of the Louis-Sharkey fight the four rounds in detail, and George Wallace appears in a comedy. “BILLIARDS MADE EASY” CLARK McCONACHY’S WIZARDRY Clark McConachy, the New Zealand professional billiards champion showed members of the Otaihape Men s Club on Friday evening just how the game should be played. His wizardy was a revelation to the onlookers. He exploited shots of all descriptions—screw shots, check side shots, running side shots, and many other kinds of shots too numerous to mention. His top of table play was a treat watch, and his masterly exhibition of the art of scoring nursery cannons made billiards look easy. His best breaks in his match against Mr. de Lautour were 219, 213, 191. 117. 101. His biggest break was terminated when the red ball stopoed on the lip of the top pocket. He concerede Mr. de Lautour 700 points In a game of 1000 up and won by 1014 to 784 points. Mr. de Lautour failed to strike form and could only score a moderate 84 points, including two breaks of 25.

Mr. McConachy played snooker against Dr. H. M. Hay. Mr. H. Hewetson and Mr. R. Stevens in that order, conceding each of his opponents 42 points (six blacks). The games resulted as follows: McConachy 76. defeated Dr. Hay 64; McConachy 97. defeated H. Hewetson 83 (the winner’s best break was 50); McConachy 75, defeated Stevens 56. Dr. Hay and Mr. Hewetson both revealed good form at times and were applauded by the gallery. Mr. Stevens was obviously nervous, but nevertheless executed some praiseworthy shots. The evening concluded with a demonstration of trick shots by Clark McConachy, followed by an exhibition of some of the principal scoring shots in the game.* Prior to the commencement of play

the combined sports be held, owing to the Health Department not lifting the ban on children congregating. The schools have not resumed, although there are no further notifications of Infantile paralysis.

Mr. McConachy was introduced by the president of the club (Mr. H. A. Belk). At the conclusion of the evening’s entertainment Mr. de Lautour thanked the New Zealand champion billiardist for his entertaining and instructive exhibition and hoped that the club would be favoured by another visit from Mr. McConachy in the near future.

Mr. McConachy, in responding, expressed appreciation of the hospitality he had received at the hands of the Otaihape Club, and expressed pleasure at the manner in which he had been received by the gallery.

CORONATION CELEBRATIONS The Coronation celebrations on Wednesday include a school function on the grandstand in the morning, a Rugby match in the afternoon and a Coronation ball at night. The school ceremony will start at 9.15 a.m. and addresses will be given by His Worship the Mayor (Mr. L. B. H. de Lautour), the chairman of the school committee (Mr. E. Loader) and the headmaster (Mr. J. C. Whibley). A Rugby match between Town and Country will be played shortly after 2 p.m. for the McCartin Cup. The Taihape Golf Club has arranged for a 1 Coronation tournament to be held tomorrow. There will be a meda'. round in the morning and a bogey match in the afternoon. Trophies will be provided. The Coronation Ball at night will be a big affair and a record crowd is expected. PERSONAL On the occasion of the 21st birthday of Miss Rose Steedman, a big party was held at her home to celebrate the event, some 75 guests including many visitors from Taihape. being present to participate in the festivities. A sit-down supper was provided in an outbuilding that had been specially decorated with greenery and variegated streamers and balloons. During an interval Mr. C. A. Stewart proposed the toast of the guest of honour, “Miss Rose Steedman,” and congratulated her on attaining her majority, and wished her every success and happiness in the future. Mr. Stewart also paid a high tribute to the Steedman family. The toast was honoured with the utmost enthusiasm and the party sang with great gusto “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” Mr. Sol Steedman feelingly responded. Miss Steedman is one of the most popular girls in the district and received many beautiful presents on the occasion of her coming of age.