TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 139, 14 June 1937, Page 3

TAIHAPE

HOCKEY NOTES. COLTS’ SUCCESS AT FEILDING. The Taihape Colts team competed with conspicuous success at the big five-aisle tourney held at Feilding on the King’s Birthday holiday. Over 20 teams from all over the North Island took part, and the Colts succeeded in reaching the final only to be defeated by Karori (Wellington) by two goals to nil. After winning their section, the Colts met and defeated Feilding Wanderers in the quarter-final and then beat Hutt Valley in the semifinal, but went under to Karori in the final as already stated. Considering the strong opposition Colts did extremely well to gain the distinction of being runners-up. Their success speaks volumes for the standard of hockey in Taihape. The team consisted of J. Guilliard (capt.), R. Kilkolly, W. Clark. H. Wham, W. Robertson. Each member of the team received a miniature cup. GENERAL NEWS. I Cupid has been busy of late with the [result that no less than five weddings (were celebrated at Taihape last week. | One bridegroom was asked by the traffic inspector to show his driver’s licence just as he was about to leave by car on his honeymoon. Taihape Rugby in general, and the. Huia Football Club in particular, have* suffered a severe loss in the departure of Tommy and Rangi Chase for Auckland to play League football. These two prominent footballers left on Friday by car for the Queen City. P. AND T. EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION. Authority having been given by the N.Z. Post and Telegraph Employees’ Association for the establishing of a sub-section of the association in Taihape, a meeting of local P. and T. employees was held on Thursday evening to form a local branch. The following oflicers were elected: Chairman, Mr. G. A. Sherson; vicechairman, Mr. C. A. Wham; secretarytreasurer, Mr. R. D. Mayion; committee, Messrs. M. J. Gilligan, G. Ward, W. H. Adair, N. G. Doggett. As there is no similar section between Marton and Taumarunui it is anticipated that the establishment of his sub-section will be of considerable interest and value to P. and T. officers in this part of the island. PRESBYTERIAN BIBLE CLASS Another red-letter day in the annals of Bible Class history in Taihape, was achieved at St. David’s Church on the King’s Birthday, when the church and hall were well filled for all sessions of the annual Bible Class rally. Marton topped the list of visitors with a busload of 17 delegates. The Taihape executive greatly appreciated this gesture of the Marton classes, and also the fact that they had postponed their own district rallysine die so as not to clash with Taihape's date. Other districts represented were Rata, Mangaweka, Ohingaiti, Utiku, Taoroa, Mataroa, Taihape Methodist, 7’aihape Presbyterian. Owing to there having been cases of infantile paralysis in the northern end of Rangitikei district, Ohakune, Raetihi Rangataua classes were regrettably prevented from attending. The morning session was opened by singing and devotional exercises, after which Rev. G. T. King extended a most hearty welcome to all visitors, particularly to Rev. J. R. M.A., of St. John’s Wellington, whose inspiring interest and help last year had renewed the request for his presence this year; Rev. Burton, of St. Andrew’s. Marton; and the Rev. McCallum, of Mangaweka. Rev. Mr. King expressed the earnest desire that the result of the day’s meetings would be increased spiritual blessing, and a renewal of vows of service and layalty on the part of all present. Rev. J. R. Blanchard (Mr. D. G. Gordon, chair), took as his morning subject the story of the Centurion whose sick servant Christ healed without being present, citing the words of the Centurion, ”1 also am a man of authority, and I say to one man, ‘Go, and he goeth,’ and to another, ‘Come and he cometh.’ ” The Centurion recognised the authority of Christ, as did also the dying thief when he said, “Lord, remember me when Thou comest into Thy Kingdom,’’ and Peter similarly, “Thou art the, Christ, the son of the living God.” Rev. Mr. Blanchard appealed to all present to recognise the authority of Christ, and to allow Him to take control of their lives. The Rev. Mr. Burton (Rev. McCallum, chair), gave the second address of the morning meeting, and wove his appeal for the extension of God’s Kingdom round the story of the disciple Andrew, who though shy and retiring, brought others to Christ. After luncheon, the next meeting took the form of a discussion on selected subjects distributed to members beforehand. Mr. A. R. Munro occupied the chair. Subjects were animatedly discussed, and at the conclusion elicited from the Rev. Mr. Blanchard a definite and stirring pronouncement on the vital and fundamental meaning of what it means to be a Christian. In the evening, the church was again well filled to hear the final address, the appeal to “Drink of the I water of Life,” reverently expounded I by the speaker, Rev. J. R. Blanchard. ; With beautiful word pictures and figures of speech, Christ’s teachings iwere again centred on the subject of following Christ, an eloquent appeal being made for the study of the Bibie and for a great increase of the praver life of ail. The day had been full of inspiration, and all sighed regretfully when i the last amen was sung. Great credit lis due to the local members of St [David’s Bible Class for the splendid I manner in which all arrangements ■ had been made and carried out by I themselves and at roll call at tea-time heartiest votes of thanks were accorded all helpers.