RAETIHI

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 103, 4 May 1938, Page 3

RAETIHI

RUGBY FOOTBALL OPENING OF SEASON The results of Saturday’s play was as follows: —Seniors: Ohakune 14, v. Pvangataua 3; Junction 20, v. Horopito 3; United 14, v. Raetihi 9. Juniors. Raetihi 18, v. Junction 3; Ohakunc 14, v. Rangataua 0. Thirds: Ohakunc 16. v. Raetihi 3. Football opened in Ihe Ruapehu sub-Union on Saturday and the matches were all of a fair standard. Ohakune appears to have a very strong team and the newly formed Junction team is not far behind while Rangataua holds forth promise of better things. The Horopito 1-Gum should give a good account ot itse.L Both Junction and Town appear to have fine backs and some fast play can be expected from them. United also appears to be a strong combinatkia. Raetihi although beaten on Saturday \\4H prove to be a very strong combination as the season progresses and can be looked to to give a good account of itself. The junior matches as well as the third grade games ail proved to be of a good standard. United Defeat Raetihi There was a fair attendance at the opening game on Saturday at Raetihi. United kicked off, play going to Raetihi’s territory. United kept up the pressure confining Raetihi in their half mostly by back play, the game going to Raetihi’s 25. A forward rush by Raetihi changed ends, but United retaliated with a forward movement to Raetihi’s territory. A penalty to United taken by Rongonui, went over. United 3, Raetihi 0. Raetihi came with a rush, Meyers showing up, but United forced. United were not to be denied and from a forward movement on Raetihi’s line Murphy scored. Rongonui converted. | United 8, Raetihi 0. Raetihi came again and a penalty taken by Solomon just went outside. From the interval Raetihi went to the attack, a penalty by P. Bryers going astray. Raetihi kept up the pressure going to the United line. A further penalty to Raetihi. taken by P. Bryers, went outside. Again Raetihi came with a good line kick by Stephens. A penalty kick by Chase went over from a kick in front. United 8. Raetihi 3. A

good intercept by J. Haitana from what might have been a try to Raetihi, lead to United adding three points to their score. United 11. Raetihi 3. Raetihi again pressed hard going down to United’s line with good forward work. From the ruck Chase

went over for a great try. United 11, Raetihi 6. Play was interesting and hard, Raetihi having slightly the bettor of the game, with Stephens showing up. A five yards scrum on United's line was well cleared by J. Haitana, ano McDonnell ran well to take play to Raetihi’s line, a scrum resulting, From the scrum Kenna scored. United 14, Raetihi 6. United were pressing hard but Raetihi cleared with good forward work and went to United’s 25. From a great forward rush led by Meyers. Raetihi scored, Meyers going down on it. United 14, Raetihi 9. The final whistle went shortly after, leaving United the winners by 14 points to 9. Mr. P. Carrol refereed. W AIM ARINO RETURNED SOLDIERS’ ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING* There was a large attendance at the Druids’ Hall on Saturday evening, for the annual meeting of the Waimarino Returned Soldiers’ Association. Mr. C. lc F. Honore was in the chair. The meeting commenced by paying silent tribute to two members of the association who had passed away during the year, viz., Messrs. R. Tuatini and H. W. Barry. The following annual report was presented to the meeting: —"The association has had only a moderately cessful year, but its work is entering an important phase. In the past the bulk of the activities centre! round unemployed and the ivV'ief of returned men in need. While this still

occupies the committee to a considerable extent, relatively more prosperous times have lessened the de-* mind on the funds from which assistance is drawn, and the bodies controlling them have cut down to a great extent the grants that are made to associations. The new land legislation will probably occupy a great deal of the time of the next Dominion council meeting, which will take place a month later than usual this year. Your committee has discussed with a meeting of farmer members problems affecting this district; a report covering the discussion at this meeting and of another meeting of Mangapurua farmers has been forwarded to the special lands committee set up at the last Dominion council meeting. There is no doubt that the pensions side ol the associations’ work will be somewhat, affected by the new health legislation and the proposed superannuation scheme. But there is at present no indication that returned men will be adversely affected, indeed, it seem., likely that the reverse will be the case. Poppy sales were again above those of last year, and constituted a i record, due, we think, to the fact that ' returned men themselves sell the poppies. The committee regret to report that during the year two membcic have died. Mr. R. Tautini was a member of the committee for several years, and he will be greatly missed. Mr. H. W. Barry was also a valued member of the association. The balance-sheet showed a reduced credit, balance. Anzac Day.—Considerable discussion look place concerning the advisability of holding a parade on Anzac Day. Up to the present no parade has been held. Mr. Honore believed that the time was opportune to have a parade, it. would bring the boys together.

Mr. Bettjeman stated that if a parade was for the purpose of impressing the younger generation, he did not support the idea, for he believed that the children had enough of the spirit of Anzac Day impressed upon them in the schools. Messrs. C. M. Whyte and J. B. Hogg spoke in support of a parade and tnu keeping of Anzac Day as a day ol remembrance. On being put to the vote it was decided by a large majority to hold a parade ot returned men next Anzac Day. The election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mr. C. le F. Honore; vice-presidents, Messrs. T. E. McLean and W. Harnett; committee, Messrs. J. B. Hogg, M. Geraghty. J. Aislabie, M. Keepa, C. M. Whyte, A. Bott, T. Mather, J. Bergman, W Journeau, R. Mosen, J. Black; secretary and treasurer, Mr. J. M. Heise, hon. auditor, Mr. F. L. Lee; delegate to Dominion conference, Mr. J. M. Heise. The president expressed the thanks of the association to Mr. F. L. Lee (auditor), and Messrs. C. Chesnuti and D. Gardner, who had been of considerable service to the association. Mr. Honore further intimated that application had been made for a permit enabling the association to hold an art union for the purpose of augmenting the funds. The close of the meeting was followed by a social hour when the men got together in reminiscent mood.

PERSONAL

It will come as a note of regret to pupils and old pupils of the Ohakune District High School to learn that Miss Hind of the High School stall, has received notice of her appointment to the Waipawa High School. Her departure will mean a severe loss to the High School. The many friends of Mr. L. A. Eastman will be pleased to learn that Mr. Eastman, who has been an inmate of the Wanganui Hospital for some time, following an accident, is now back in Raetihi again and feeling well. We understand that Ohakune Primary School is to lose another of its good teachers in the person of Miss Major, who has received word of hei appointment elsewhere. Miss Majoi, during her stay in Ohakune, has endeared herself to the children of the younger classes, who no doubt will be sad at her departure.