TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 243, 13 October 1937, Page 10

TAIHAPE

A. AND P. ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the general committee of the Rangitikei A. and P. Association was held on Saturday, when the president, Mr. E. R. Fannin occupied the chair. Also present were Messrs. R. Anderson, A. P. Batley, J. Marshall, R. S. Treadwell, J. Collier, R. C. Schofield, L. O’Callaghan, W. N. Anderson, C. Johnson, B. Donovan, G. L. Brown, A. R. Fannin, A. E. Samways B. Broome, J. Goodwin, G. Bailey, V. Nicholls, N. Vickers, G. Ferguson and the secretary (Mr. C. E. Darvill). The resignation of Mr. B. H. Pringle of Masterton and formerly of Taihape, was accented with regret. A vote of thanks was recorded to the president for the donation of £lO towards the cost of enlarging the shed housing the association’s hurdles and other equipment. Mr. C. A. Stewart wrote suggesting that representatives of the town as well as country be added to the list of district representatives. During the discussion that followed it was mentioned that the town was already represented by the stock agents. However, it was decided to include Mr. F. Read among the district representatives. A lengthy discussion took place in connection with the Schedule Commit! x’’s report and recommendations and tie meeting decided to make various amendments and additions to the schedule for the forthcoming shew. The following new classes are to be included:— “Mare or gelding most suitable as hunter, will be caled upon to jump.” “Polo Ponies.— (a) Qualified pony; f b) Maiden pony.” “Open competition best bare back rider, once around the course.” Weight Judging.—Votes of thanks were recorded to Messrs. W. R. Anderson and F. R. Cottrell for the donation of a bullock for this competition and to Messrs. A. P. Batley, H. Jensen, and D. Broome for the donation of sheep. A vote of thanks was recorded to Mr. H. H. Harris for offering to subscribe £2 extra prize money for the school calf club classes. Minor amendments were also made in the sheep section. , Mr. Cottrell offered to replace Mr. Saniv/ay’s cup, won outright at the 1937 show’, for most points in draught horse classes, I—B. A hearty vote of thanks was recorded to the donor. Additions to the Home Industries section include classes for yeast buns, fru’t, and savouries. Two classes are also provided for toffee (plain and nut). The question of making arrangements for a suitable afternon tea booth was discussed and it was disclosed that the local restaurateurs would not be able to run a booth at the show.

It was decided to approach the W.D.F.U. and ascertain if they would undertake to organise a booth. The finance committee’s report disclosed a credit balance of £322 3s ‘M compared with £286 8s 4d in 1936 and £249 5s 6d in 1935. The report was adopted. THE MAJESTIC. “POSTAL INSPECTOR” AND “LET THEM LIVE.” Postal Inspector,” which advance reports declare is exciting drama with romantic and humorous interludes opens at the Majestic Theatre to-day.’ Ricardo Cortez, Patricia Ellis, Michael Loring and Bela Lugosi are featured in the Uiversal offering. The story revolves about a 3,000,000 dollar mail robbery committed during a tremen--2^ od that stamps the country. et Them Live” is the provocative piCtUre which screcns with Postal Inspector.” The story deals e !l° rtS ° f a doctor' placed by the popular John Howard rmerly m “Lost Horizon,” who puts aside personal ambition to wage a battle against corrupt politics. ST. PATRICK’S SPORTS CLUB e: S ecutive committee of thp mnt PC M P ? trick ’ s D£ >y Sports Club met on Monday evening, Mr John Quirk presiding over an attendance consisting of Rev. Father Doolaghtv, Messrs E. Loader, F. Donovan, H. D Bond, C. L. Muilany, V. Nicholls, F. McSweeney and the secretary (Mr B H. Guthrie). The secretary presented the bal-ance-sheet in connection with the last sports gathering, which resulted in a net, profit of approximately £B. The meeting decided to donate ihe profit from the sports to St. Mary’s Church. J Rev-. Father Doolaghty thanked the club for the donation on behalf of the church and expressed appreciation of the work of the chairman and secretary, and the executive committee. The speaker went on io say that though the profit from the last sports was not large, there was every reason to believe that with more prosperous times ahead, better results would accrue next year. The last meeting had been well organised and competition was keen with the result that close finishes were the order of the day and the presence of outside talent had proved an added attraction. The visiting competitors had given a good performance and he hoped to see some of them competing again next year. He wished to thank the local tradespeople for their generosity in giving trophies and cash to the prize fund. He also desired to express his thanks to the public for their patronage and hoped that the club would have a very successful meeting next year with plenty of outside talent. Mr John Quirk spoke in a similar strain and took the opportunity of thanking the executive committee for their loyal support and co-operation during the past year. It was decided to hold the annual meeting of the club on Monday next, October 18. Particulars are advertised.

Mr Muilany moved that it be a recommendation to the incoming committee that the annual sports be held on Saturday, March 19, 1938. The motion was carried.

Two letters were received from visiting competitors expressing appreciation of the kindness extended to them by the club and admiration of the way the last sports meeting was conducted. PERSONAL A motion of sympathy with Mr John Quirk on the death of his mother, was passed at a meeting oi

the Taihape St. Patrick’s Day Sports Club on Monday evening, all present standing in silence as a mark of respect to the memory of deceased. Mr Cyril Keats left Taihape or. Monday to take up a position in Stratford. Prior to his departure he was the recipient of a travelling rug from the staff of H. L. Butler. Ltd., and a suitcase from the Colts Hockev Club. BOWLING NOTES A meeting of the committee of the Taihape Bowling Club was held on Monday evening, when there were present Messrs F. Read (chairman), J. Mortland, R. W. Culpitt, C. Cherry, Lark, G. H. Boles, W. Berridge, D. Neagle and the secretary (Mr J. D. C. Davis). After a general discussion regarding club competitions it was decided to leave the matter in the hands or the match committee. The secretary’s action in advising the adjoining clubs of opening day was approved on the motion of the chairman. It was decided to invite the Mayor to the opening ceremony on Thursday, October 21. It was resolved that the Frank Hamill Memorial Cup be left in the hands of the match committee to arrange a competition. The Croquet Club was granted the use of No. 2 green on terms similar to last year.