NOTES FROM TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 85, Issue 170, 22 July 1941, Page 3

NOTES FROM TAIHAPE

PATRIOTIC GOLI TOURNEY Competitors were present, from 'Hunterville, Mangaweka, Utiku, Taiihape and the Waiouru Military Camp ifor the district golf tourney, held on the Raukura links on Sunday, in aid ■of the Town Queen candidate in the I carnival which is being held to raise 'funds for the Million Founds Appeal. The tourney was held under the auspices of the Taihape Goif Club and Iwas an outstanding success. About 60 I players took partin the medal round ■in the morning, including some 2-3 soldiers from Waiouru. Sergeant Hardie, of Waiouru, won the medal comIpetition with a 67 net. The four-ball IbogdJ-, played in the afternoon, was (won by R. Jackson and D. L. Broome, while Mrs. Quinn and Miss Keegan won the ladies’ four-ball bogey. | One of the highlights of the day Iwas the long driving competition, 'which was won by B. J. Collerton, who hit a “screamer” off No. 4 tee. The approaching competition also aroused much interest, the winner being H. Johnston. He and J. Hickey (Utiku) tied and decided to "toss” for the prize, the spin of the coin favouring Johnston. The putting competiitions were well patronised, the winners being Mrs. Sullivan (ladies) and A. C. Joblin (men). Afternoon tea was provided by the ladies of the club. At the conclusion of the tournament, the president of the Taihape Golf Club, Mr. W. T. May, thanked all those who had contributed towards the success of the day’s activities and thanked the visitors for patronising the tourney. He was glad to see players from Hunterville, Utiku, Mangaweka and Waiouru present. He thanked the ladies of the ciub for their assistance and also expressed gratitude to the donors of trophies, and to Mr. F. Reece for much welcome assistance.

BASKETBALL AND RUGBY PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ TOURNEY. Recently a very enjoyable basketball tournament took place at the Taihape District High School, between 15 visiting teams and tne two school teams anu the local Convent School team. Visiting teams included;—Hunterville (2), Ohingaiti (2), Marton (3), Ohakune (2), Raetihi (2), Mataroa, Otamakapua, Rangataua and Ohakune Convent. The A grade final resulted in a win for Ohakune, defeating the local shocol team by one point (6 to 5). The B grade final was won by' the local B team against Rangataua. The games showed a very good standard o£ play, all teams playing at least two games each. The local girls entertained the visitors to afternoon tea. The day was very much worthwhile both recreationally and socially.

FOOTBALL. Simultaneously a seven-a-side football tournament was staged in the Recreation Ground when teams from schools in all parts of the Rangitikei district vied with each other in two grades. In both, the standard of football was high, and the enthusiasm oi the young footballers was unbounded. If some means could be found to arrange football for these young footballers when they left school the Rugby of this district would be assured. Results: A grade (under 9 stone). —Marton beat Raetihi, 11—0; Ohakune Convent beat Taihape, 11—3; Ohakune beat Ohingaiti, 6—o; Hunterville beat Taihape Convent, 6—o; Marton beat Taihape, 16—0; Hunterville beat Ohakune, 20—0; Hunterville beat Marton, 5—3. B Grade (under 8 stone). —Raetihi beat Taihape, 11 —3; Rangitaua beat Utiku, 12—u; Hunterville beat Ohakune, 3—o; Otawakopua beat Marton, 6—3; Ohakune beat Moawhango, 12—0; Rangataua beat Raetihi, B—3; Hunterville beat Otawakopua, 6—o; Ohakune beat Mataroa, 3—o; Hunterville beat Ohakune, B—3; Rangataua beat Hunterville, 6—5.

Hunterville thus won the senior grade and Rangataua the junior. This year the Rangitikei Primary cShools are again to take part in the quadrangular tournament with Taranaki, Horowhenua, and Hutt Valley. The reps, will be picked on August 2, at Taihape. A match to pick the Taihape Possibles is arranged for July 26, at Taihape. CAKE COMPETITION One of the highlights of the Western Fair on Saturday was the cake competition, which was judged by Mr. F. Daniels, who was very favourably impressed with the exhibits. There was one class only, best plain sponge sandwich, any tilling. The cakes were all numbered, the prize-winners being as follows: First prize, Mrs. J. O'Brien (Mataroa), No. 19; second prize, Miss D. Bartell (Turangaarere), No. 10; very highly commended, Mrs. Griffin (Taihape), No. 16, and Mrs. M. Siddle (Taihape), No. 18. Mrs. H. Jensen (“Matapouri”) was in charge of the competition).

NOBODY GUESSED IT One of the competitions at the Western Fair on Saturday was the guessing of a man's Christian name. The name was written on a slip of paper and a prize was offered for anyone who could guess the name correctly. The name was Errol and nobody guessed it. VARIETY CONCERT Taihape residents are looking forward to the variety concert to be presented in the Town Hall, Taihape, to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, July 23, in aid of the Town Queen. The programme will include sketches, dancing, musical and vocal items. All tastes are being catered for and it is anticipated that the public will be well satisfied with the quality of the entertainment. The Taihape District High School Dramatic Club (secondary department) will present a sketch. Dancing items will be given by Mrs. Gordon’s pupils. The musical items will include stringed trio, piano-ac-tordeon, quartette and solos. A tableau, entitled “Rule Britannia,” will be one of the highlights of the evening. Particulars are advertised. COMBINED INDOOR RACE MEETING The Queen Carnival campaign will conclude on Saturday, July 26, with a combined indoor race meeting in the Town Hall, Taihape, the proceeds to be divided between the Ihree Queen candidates. Various games and attractions will be offering and a large

crowd is expected for the grand finale. This meeting is being held in place of that previously arranged for next Thursday. Particulars will be advertised. BRIDGE EVENING A successful bridge and “500” evening, sponsored by Mesdames A. Hayman, J. Infield and T. C. Kincaid, was held in the Town Hall supper rooms recently in aid of the Town Queen. There were 14 tables of bridge and eight .ables of “500.” Prizes were given for the highest scores, the prizewinners being as follows: —Bridge: Mr. D. K. Coleman (prize donated by Mrs. Hayman). ”500”: Mr. D. L. Broome (prize donated by Miss Wood). A raffle for a guinea was drawn, the winner being Mr. L. Collinson. A “mystery parcel" prize of a hindquarter of lamb, donated by Mr. D. Broome, was won by Mr. F. Walker, who was also the winner of another “mystery” prize. V.A.D. DANCE The V.A.D. dance, which was held in the Town Hall on Thursday evening in aid of the Town Queen, was a very jolly affair, the large number of patrons present enjoying themselves immensely. The Army was well represented, three bus loads from the Waiouru Military Camp being present for the occasion. The hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion with red, white and blue streamers. A large Union Jack occupied a prominent place on the stage. The music was supplied by the Sundowners' Orchestra, extras being played by Miss V. Montgomery. Soldiers from the Maori Battalion gave a haka. A yodelling item was also contributed by a Maori soldier. Mr. D. Treadwell was M.C. A bountiful supper was served. Bridge and “500” were played, Mrs. P. Kearins, jun., being in charge. The prize-winners were Mrs. J. J. Ryan (bridge) and Mrs. Leighton (“500”). A half lamb, donated by Mrs. P. Kearins, sen., was won by Mr. C. A. Stewart.

GIRL GUIDES’ CONCERT A large crowd attended tlie Girl Guides’ concert and,.birthday partyheld in the Presbyterian Hall recently, the proceeds of the concert being devoted to the Town Queen. Mrs. T. W. Pairman, of Mangaweka, District Commissioner, was present, together with a number of Mangaweka Girl Guides. Taihape Brownies, Scouts, Rangers and Guides were also present. The occasion marked the 15th birthday parly of the Taihape Girl Guides and the celebrations followed the lines of previous years. The birthday cake was donated by Mrs. T. C. Lowry. The concert included the following items:—Opening chorus, “We Must All Stick Together," by the company; Dutch dance, “The Creaking Old Mill by the Creek,” N. Gibbs, J. Glenny, S. Murphy, J. Baker; recitation. “When Father Carves the Duck," P. Bond; song, "Nursie, Nursie,” M. Boles, B. Moran and company; sketch, “Don't Interrupt," M. Gardner, V. White, S. Murphy, J. Glenny, B. Honeybone, D. Gibb; song, “Walking Down Mocking Bird Lane," V. Scott and company; song and dance, “The Umbrella Man,” ”. Scott, S. Olsen, J. Glenny; ballet, L. Evans, D. Moss, P. Bond, D. Marchioni, B. Moran, M. Boles; song, “Singing Hills,” S. Olsen and company; ballet, “The Gollywogs;” play, “April Showers,” R. Graham, S. Olsen, S. Scott, L. Olsen, J. McPhail, N. Gibbs; piano duet, V. Scott and J. Glenny; song, “Go to It,” by the company. Special thanks are due to Miss S. Hall (producer), Miss V. Montgomery (music), Mrs. Barton and her assistants.

INDOOR RACE MEETING The indoor race meeting, held in the Town Hall, Taihape, on Saturdayevening in aid of the Western Queen, attracted many patrons. W. Anderson's Mud, by Bulldozer out of Cutting, did best during the evening. Keen interest was manifested in the racing, some of the dishes being veryclose and exciting. The principal officials were as follows: Judges, Messrs. J. Bartosh and F. Ward; starter, Mr. D. Pilcher; clerks of course, Messrs. J. Moore, W. Thomas; check steward, Miss Fahey; stewards, Messrs. M. O’Brien, F. Thomas, F. Howie, A. M. P. Hall, W. O’Connor, W. Webb, Mrs. Legal, Misses D. Belk, W. and J. Dellow, J. Ferguson, J. Levett, Mrs. Glengarry, Mrs. G. Transom.

The following is a list of the winning horses:—Wainui Plate: A. Floyd’s Hot Stuff (Mustard—Cruet). Koeke Highweight: F. Donovan’s Old Age (Pension —Social Security). Tiriraukawa Hunt: J. Donovan's Punter (Good Luck—lnvestor). Western Queen Cup: H. Bartell’s Steam Shovel (Bulldozer—Carry-all). Papanui Handicap: J. H. Harris’ Bismarck (Short —Existence). Turangaarere Sprint: W. Anderson's Mud (Bulldozer—Cutting). Mataroa Scurry: F. Ward's Tikapu (Butterfat—Pansy). Rangiwaea Flutter: R. Collier’s Offside (Kick—Twin).