TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 256, 28 October 1937, Page 10

TAIHAPE

GOLF NOTES LABOUR DAY TOURNEY Keen competition marked the Taihape Golf Club’s annual Labour Day tourney which was held on the Raukura links on October 24 and 25. Heavy rain fell on Monday morning, with the result that a number of competitors "scratched.” The weather, however, improved later and the finals of the various events were contested under favourable conditions. The principal event, the Taihape amateur championship, was won uy J. P. Mortland, who defeated J. C. Belk 2 up in the final after a keen contest. Mortland went out in 35, inincluding birdies at the third, sixth, and eighth holes, to stand 3 up on Belk. The tenth hole was halved in fours, but Belk got one back at “The Slope,” which he won in 4 to 5, Mortland missing a short putt. The next two holes were halved in par figures but Belk took “Pitch and Toss” with a three to stand one down. The next three holes were halved in fours, but Mortland won the 18th with a “birdie” 4 to win the amateur championship title 2 up. Belk’s drive at the 18th finished under the fence and he was obliged to shift with a penalty of one stroke. In the semi-finals on Monday morning Belk struck a purple patch to complete the first nine holes in 34 and the second nine in 36 for a superlative 70, which was the best round of the tourney. The Utiku champion played a bogey round in conjunction with the semifinal and finished 6 up on the colonel —a magnificent effort. Wally Thurston registered an 80 in the qualifying rounds and won the senior medal competition with a net score of 67. J. Holey went two better in the junior medal round with a net 65. The Raukura Handicap, which ranks next in importance to the amateur championship, was won by T. C. Kincaid, who defeated R. Ross 2 and 1 in the final.

The four-ball Stableford bogey competition resulted in a popular win for W. T. May and J. Flanagan, who led the field with 73 points. Three lady members, Mesdames T. C. Kincaid, E. J. Price and Hoskings, acted as starters for the tourney and discharged the secretarial duties connected with the event, and needless to say their efforts were very much appreciated and contributed largely towards the success of the tourney. Results are as follow: Taihape Amateur Championship First round: Mortland defeated Hewetson, 5 and 4; Mabey defeated O’Callaghan, 1 up; Somerville defeated Thurston, 2 up; Belk defeated Fisher, 2 and 1. Semi-finals: Mortland beat. Mabey, 6 and 5; Belk beat Somerville, 6 and 4. Raukura Handicap First round: Seccombe defeated Jones, 4 and 3; Ross beat Bradley, 2 and 1; Duncan defeated H. Mabey, 1 up; Kincaid defeated McClive, 5 and 3. Semi-finals: Ross won from Seccombe by default; Kincaid defeated Duncan, 6 and 4. Final: Kincaid defeated Ross, 2 and 1. Flight Tournaments The following were the winners of flight tournaments:— • First flight: B. Collerton. Second flight: A. James. Third flight: T. Collerton. Fourth flight: N. Mabey. Senior medal competition: ,W. Thurston. Junior medal competition: J. Holey. Bogey competition: J. C. Belk. Stableford bogey (four-ball): W. T. May and J. Flanagan. Trophies were awarded to the run-ners-up as well as the winners in the amateur championship and Raukura Handicap. At the conclusion of the tourney, Mr. T. C. Kincaid, president of the Taihape Golf Club, extended a hearty welcome to the visiting competitors and expressed the hope that they had enjoyed themselves. He thanked the donors of trophies for their generosity and also expressed the thanks of the club to the ladies who had assisted to run the tourney—Mesdames Kincaid, Price, Hoskings. The trophies were then presented by Mrs. Kincaid. LABOUR NIGHT DANCE A highly-successfui dance organised by a representative committee comprising members of the stalls in the Catholic Church Carnival, was held in the Town Hall last night and made a pleasing finale to the holiday week-end. There was a good attend-

ance, nearly 300 dancers being present. The .Melody Boys’ Orchestra provided excellent music and extras were played by Miss P. Montgomery and Mr. F. Andrews. Novelty dances were held, the most popular of these being the lucky hat dance, which wa.j won by Miss O’Hanlon and partner. Messrs. A. Mickleson and J. O'Dea were M’s.C. A very nice supper was dispensed by the ladies’ committee, which included the following: Mesdames Kearins, Hennessey, Hunt, Hayes, O’Brien, Gray, Misses Donovan (2), Keating, Siddle, O’Brien. GIRL GUIDES’ ASSOCIATION The annual meeting of the Taihape Girl Guides' Association was held recently when Mrs. T. W. Pairman presided, the following also being present: Mesdames F. White, Marsh, Wilsher, Seccombe, Hay, Jones, Constable, Scott, Bo water, and Miss Smith. Apologies were received from Mesdames Dewhirst, Maclean, Bond, Martin and Neagle. The president, Mrs. F. White, read her annual report as follows:—"During the year four meetings have been neid. fine roll numbers of the respective companies are as follow: Rangers 33, Guides 29, Brownies 9. “We were very unfortunate during the year in having to bid farewell tu three enthusiastic members of our committee, namely Mrs. J. E. Hamill, Misses Dickinson and Wilsher. Mrs. Hamill had been associated with our movement since its infancy some years ago and she was always a willing and interested worker. Miss Wilsher joined up with the first Guide Company formed in Taihape and remained with the association for over 10 years, working her way up to the position of lieutenant, and with the aid of Lieutenant Bailey, she ably carried on the work of the company after the death of Captain Gray. Her long service was very creditable indeed and she is greatly missed from the Guides. A very nice afternoon was arranged for these two members, during which presentations were made to both. Miss Dickinson was transferred to W’hangarei and as she was secretary of the association we sustained a double loss. She was always willing to assist in any way besides being a most efficient secretary. A very pleasant evening was held in the Ranger Den to bid farewell, during which a handsome presentation was made to her.

"News came to us during the year of the death of .Miss G. James after a long illness. The late Miss James was the first Guide captain in Taihape and she held that office for about seven years. We were very fortunate in securing the services of Miss Wham to take Miss Dickinson’s place as secretary. The Guides were also fortunate in having Miss Hall and Miss Smith to fill the positions of captain and lieutenant respectively. Lieut. Bailey still carries on the good work, so with the services of these capable officers our company should be one of the best.

“During the year birthday parties were held and all proved highly successful and enjoyable. The balancesheet shows a satisfactory state of affairs financially with a small credit balance.

“In conclusion, I wish to thank the members of my committee for their co-operation, attendance and keen interest at all times, especially our new secretary (Miss Wham) who accepted the position we found so difficult to fill. I wish to take this opportunity of thanking our auditor (Mr. C. Masters) and those who kindly assisted as examiners, and finally the citizens of Taihape and district and the Press for their generous support at all times.” The commissioner, Mrs. Pairman, expressed thanks to all present for their attendance at the meeting and to the Guiders for assistance rendered throughout another year of successful Guiding. Special thanks were extended to the new Guiders, Misses Hall and Smith, who have so ably discharged their duties with the assistance of Miss Bailey. Votes of thanks were extended to Miss Bailey for her many years’ service and to Mrs. White and the committee, who have worked so splendidly throughout the year.

The election of officers resulted as follow: President, Mrs. F. White; vice - presidents, Mesdames Marsh, Hay, Gibbs; secretary and treasurer, Miss P. Wham; trustees, Mesdames Ma.sh, Constable, Neagle; hon. audi'tor, Mr. C. Masters; executive committee, Mesdames White, Marsh, (Gibbs, Hay, Neagle, Dewhirst, Maritin, Wilsher, Jones, Scott, Maclean, Seccombe, Constable, Misses Hall, Smith, Bailey, Mesdames Smith, Prescott, Kincaid, Arthur, W. J. White.

The following honorary members were elected: Mesdames Bowater, W. Prime, Treadwell, Steedman, Ongley,

Emerson, Fitzherbcrt, Sherrifl, Durrant, W. Bailey, V. Smith, W. Duncan, J. Duncan, W. R. Duncan, and MLs Mathew. OBITUARY MRS J. WHITTLE ! The late Mrs J. Whittie, of Moawhango, who passed away at Rotorua recently, was oorn at Canberra, Australia, where she received her education. Deceased came to New Zealand m 1908 and was married to Mi J. Whittle, of Moawhango, in IJlu, the ceremony taking place at Taradaie, Hawke’s Bay. bne resided at ivioawhango until the time of her dealn. The late Mrs Whittle was the embodiment of all the womanly virtues, and was loved and esteemed througai out the district. She was devoteu tu her home and family, ana will be sadly missed. Sne is survived by her husband and family of two sons and one daughter. The tuneral was one of tne largest that has been held lor some considerable time, and bore silent but eloquent tribute to the memory of one who typified all that is best in womanhood. THE MAJESTIC “THE ROAD BACK" I One of the year’s outstanding proI auctions, Universal's "The Road back,” opens at the Majestic Theatre to-morrow for a three days’ run. The screen story is taken from Ericn Maria Remarque’s novel of tne same name which caused a furore in Europe and in this country when u was published in 1931. Because of the revelations in the novel, Remarque was compelled to leave Germany, 'me cast includes Barbara Read, Jonn King, Richard Cromwell, Slim Summerville, Andy Devine, Louise Fazenda, Noah Beery, junr., Maurice Murphy, John Emery, Greta Gy me, Jean Rouverol, Spring Byington, Laura Hope Crews, Lionel Atwili anu Larry Blake. TAIHAPE DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS The Taihape District High School sports will be held to-day, weathei permitting. The entries tms year are a record for the school, being 1478 The main events are tnose lor the championships—senior, intermediate and junior among the boys, and senior and junior among the girls, ano the competitions between the houses for the Bond and Joblin cups. All the; finals will be run off this afternoon, October 28, when 84 events have to be decided. The following events are already completed: — Junior Boys Long Jump Championship.—D. Hayes (Tangaroa), 14ft. 10in., 1; J. Olsen (Kiaioa) and B. Lyons (T), equal, 2. Junior Boys Cricket Ball Throwing Championship.—Olsen (K), 159 ft. 3in., 1; Mortland (T), 2; Stodart (Ikatere), 3. Intermediate Boys Cricket Ball Throwing Championship.—J. Beaton (Kiatoa), 63yds. Ift. 4in. (a school record), 1; B. Dunn (K), 2; L. Palmer (I), 3. Senior Boys Cricket Ball Throwing. I —F, Transom (Ikatere), 81yds. 111. sin. (a school record), 1; R. Lloyd (K), 2; M. King (I), 3. Junior Girls Goal Throwing.—J. Niven (K), 1; J. Burney, (K), 2,; I. Murrell (1), 3. Senior Girls Long Jump Championship.—P. Baird (I), 1; P. McCarty (I), 2; T. Scott (T), 3. Senior Houses Goal Throwing.— M. Pope (Kiatoa), 1; P. Dewhirst (I), 2; P. Ferguson (Arataki), 3. House points to date: —Senior houses (Bond Cup): Arataki 1, Ikatere 12, Kiatoa 7, Tangaroa 9. Junior houses: (Joblin Cup): Arataki 0, Ikatere 3, Kiatoa 88, Tangaroa li. The present holders of the Bond Cup are Arataki, and of the Joblin Cup, Tangaroa. All parents and friends are invited to be present, but the sports will be postponed if the weather continues wet. f MUSIC EXAMINATIONS In connection with the music examinations conducted in Taihape on October 2U by Dr. Markham Lee, examiner for the Royal Schols of Music, London, the following are the results of the pupils entered by Miss Me-. Sweeney, L.T.C.L.: Grade VI. (intermediate), pianoforte, Kevin Siddle, 121, pass with honourable mention, Miss Slyvia Hall, 105, pass. Grade IV. (lower division), singing: Miss Winifred Harris, 120, pass with honourable mention. Grade IV. (transitional), pionoforte: Miss Dawn, Bailey, 118, pass. Grade I. (primary/, pianoforte: Joan Doyle, 128, pass with honourable mention.