Town Talk

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 109, 11 May 1938, Page 6

Town Talk

Optimists’ Club Address At the weekly luncheon of the Wanganui Optimists’ Club, held last evening, the “fun doctor,” Mr W. Tate, entertained with a turn. Mr Tate was accorded a hearty vote of thanks on the motion of Optimist Miller. Men’s Basketball. Owing to the municipal elections to-day, the matches to have been played in the men’s basketball competition this evening have been postponed for a week. Practice games, however, will be played and teams are asked to arrange with the secretary for games. Teaching Appointments The following teaching appointments are announced by the Wanganui Education Board: Miss Nona Anderson, infant mistress, Taihape District High School; Miss J. C. Gribben, infant mistress, Waverley; Mis-’ D. M. Lucas, infant mistress, Ararnoho; Mr J. E. Elliott, assistant, Foxton; Mr G. H. Prime, assistant, Lytton Street, Feilding. Road Improvements The chairman of the Waitotara County Council, Mr W. Morrison, in his annual report to the meeting yes terday, stated that during his term of 20 years as chairman there haa been a remarkable growth in the county roading system. Access to back block settlers had been materially improved, 74 miles of road had been metalled and 32 miles or stock tracks widened to vehicle width. Hardy Boy Cyclists Two Timaru schoolboys, who are making a cycling trip to the Waitomo Caves, passed through Wanganui yesterday. They left Timaru last Thursday, travelling by train as far as Palmerston North and from there bv bicycle. Radiating health and energy and undeterred by the prospect of a cold, wet ride ahead, they left Wanganui determined to make short work of their journey. Selection of Candidates. The procedure adopted by the National Party in Wanganui to decide whom shall be their candidate was on all fours with the proposals contained in a paper read by Mr. R. J. Jackson before the Dunedin branch of the Independent Political Labour League on November 27, 1907. To be thirty years before time in politics has been the lot of men other than Mr. Jackson, but he has had the satisfaction of seeing his ideas put into practice. Military Camp Concludes. The road to the airport presented a scene of unusual activity early yesterday morning when the 2nd. Mounted Rifles Regiment moved out of camp. Mobs of horses led by mounted troops were driven to the station for trucking. A.S.C. wagons loaded with tents, supplies, etc., moved in a continuous stream from the airport. According to authoritative reports, few of the troops were able to get any sleep the night before the evacuation, and no doubt there were many heartfelt sighs of relief as the last of the supplies were cleared. Museum Attendances. At yesterday's meeting of the Wanganui Museum Board of Trustees gratification was expressed at the increase in public patronage during the month of April. For the corresponding period last year a total of 853 persons were admitted, while this year 1480 inspected the museum. It was explained that Easter falling in the latter period was responsible to a good extent for the increase. The building was opened on Good Friday, contrary to custom, and a number took the advantage on this day and inspected the institution. Hockey Appeal “The Wanganui Hockey Association has made a certain amount of progress with its appeal for a guarantee of £lOO to enable the Indian touring team to visit here this season,” said the president (Mr A. C. Watts) yesterday, “but the money is not coming in as readily as we would wish. I would like to point out ! l . heii an Indian team last played .re a sum of £243 16s was taken .it the gates and the guarantors were repaid in full and after paying all expenses the association had a profit of £40.” Mr Watts made an appeal to the business people to help the appeal. Golf Day at Airport. Member of the men’s and women’s sections of the Castlecliff and Wanganui Golf Clubs were the guests of members of the Airport Golf Club yesterday at a one-day tournament. There were more than 50 players present and, although heavy rain was experienced in the city, the day’s programme was carried out without interruption. During the morning a stroke handicap was played over twelve holes with a four-ball bestball bogey competition during the afternoon. Men’s and women’s approaching competitions were held also and created a considerable amount of interest. Wellington Regiment Officers visiting Palmerston North at the week-end to attend the Wellington Regiment (N.Z.E.F.) reunion will include Major-General R. Young, C. C.M.G., D.S.O. (Otaki), Colonel W. H. Cunningham, C.8.E., D. 5.0., Colonel C. H. Weston, D.S.O. (Wellington), Colonel H. Holderness (Hastings), Colonel J. M. Rose, M.C. (Paraparaumu), Colonel F. K. Turnbull, D. Colonel R. Cade, M.C., Major R. D. Hardie, D.S.O. (Wanganui', Major M. Urquhart. M.C. (Stratford). Captain E. Morgan, M.C. (Napier), Captain A. Melies, M.C. (Dannevirke), Hon. W. Perry, M.L.C. (Wellington). Colonel R. Gambrill (Gisborne) will preside at the various func' ' vheld.

Lime Deposits. At yesterday’s meeting of the Waitotara County Council a letter from the Government concerning the access to lime deposits in the county was read. It stated: “Regarding the taking of land by the Government ir. the Waitotara County for the purpose of giving access to .he limestone deposits. . . This road is being taken in the public interest for county and Government purposes by the department, and obviously it is a thing which the Government has a statutory and moral right to do. taking of the land for road purposes automatically makes it a State road .... If the time comes when there is no need for the road for Government and county purposes, there i should be no difficulty in arranging for closing the road altogether.” The letter was “received.”