Taihape Notes

Wanganui Chronicle, 17 September 1947, Page 2

Taihape Notes

SCHOOL RE-OPENS (0.C.) Taihape, Sept. 16. The Taihape District High School reopened after the term holidays with rolls of 319 pupils in the primary department and 124 in the secondary department, reported the headmaster, Mr. C. A. Young, at the monthly meeting of the school committee. When the Taihape dental clinic reopened after the school vacation, Miss E. J. Hay commenced as assistant nurse, replacing Miss J. M. Scanlon, who was some time ago transferred to Gonville.

A canvas s by members of the council ot the newly-formed Taihape Chamber of Commerce for new members is proving successful, and at the annual meeting of the Chamber on Thursday night the following new members were elected:—Dr. D. L. Sinclair, Dr. A. White, Hayman Motors, Messrs Kincaid and O'Connor, T. M. Jones, W. L. Barkman, Eric Coleman. A. F. McKenzie Ltd., Viv. Smith, L. Holder, L. Cooke, A. R. Fannin. Mellsop, Ashenden and Kingham (the two latter as associate members), H. Hesketh sent'., N. C. Andrews, C. G. Cross (Clerk of Court) and A. Saba (Postmaster). Until recently Agricultural Instructor in the Wanganui Education Board area, Mr. W. S. Bilbrough has been appointed to the senior position in the secondary the District High School his new duties when assembled. Other new Miss P. Wareing (secondary) J. G. Hogan (primary). Y A veterinary club was formed in Taihape last year and under its auspices Mr. Leslie, chief officer of the Veterinary Services Council, will address a meeting of farmers in the Town Hall Supper Rooms on Wednesday next on the organisation of Veterinary services. It is estimated that the proceeds ot the levy on produce for veterinary service as far as Taihape district is concerned produces £4OO per annuqj, but unfortunately, because the farmers take little interest in the club, not much of that sum returns to them in the form of service. The Mayor (Mr. E. Loader) told members of the Chamber of Commerce on Thursday night that the names of several persons had been sent forward for approval for appointment a s Justices of the Peace. The following is the Maori team to take part in the Pakeha-Maori Rugby match at the week-end:—Hekenut, Haitana, Kotua, Thompson, Corcoran, punch, Rihia, R. Chase, S. Cashell, Baker, Ataria, Anderson, A. McCarthy. Waterhouse, Berryman, J. Cashell, Ngarangiora, Keefe, Whakatihi, Williams. Hakopa, Rirmui, Wereta. . _ Although the Wanganui Bowling Centre has expressed a wish that clubs should commence their seasons by October 4, in Taihape the weather is the deciding factor in the state of the greens, and it. is expected that the season will not be opened until October 11PERSONAL. Mr. R. Dick, formerly of the staff of the Taihape branch of R. Hannah and Co., Ltd., was a visitor to Taihape for a few days. T . Mrs. Brownie and Miss L. Brownie, Wanganui, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Transom, Tuhoe Road, Utiku, have returned to their home. Mr W. Bourke jnr., Cambridge, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. Loughnane, Tuhoe Road. Utiku. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. E. Darw.H celebrated the fiftieth anniversary ot their marriage on Tuesday. Mr R Lewis, who will take over the position of County Overseer at Taihape from Mr. J. McDonald at the end of September, has commenced duties at Taihape with the County Council. It is understood that Mr McDonald, who resigned his position after 43 years with the council, will later leave Taihape. golden wedding. At their residence, Kaka Road, Taibane. Mr. and Mrs. E. Finn on September 8 celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage. An enjoyable afternoon was spent by tne family and friends. . Mr.' and Mrs. Finn were marned at Marton on September 8. 1897. by the late Bev. Gordon, and after spending some time in Marton. Wellington j and Opunake, have resided in 1 alhape for 40 years. Descendants number tour sons, a daughter and nine grandchildren. Among the visions were Mrs. A. G. Bridges. Wellington (daughter), and Mrs A. G. Whymark, Lower Hutt (sister of Mrs. E. Finn). FARMERS GIVE 50 LAMBS Al. a recent meeting of Federated | Farmers held in the Wainui and, Opaea district, a suggestion was made , I hat a drive should be made in tin. , coming season lo colled fat lambs fol | Britain as a gift from the farmers in ; appreciation of Britain's sacrifices. i Among the 16 farmers present, 50 | : were immediately donated- It i was realised, however, that such a scheme would require a deal ot

working out, and it was decided to refer the matter to the next branch meeting of Federated Farmers later in thp month.

Some present expressed the hope that, their gift would go to a specific area, and the coal-mining district which has recently suffered a terrible disaster was mentioned. ALPINE CLUB SPORTS. In recess for most of the war period, the Otaihape Alpine Club was kept alive mainly by th 0 work of Mr. A. O. Wimsett, and this season particularly members have been very active, hardly a weekend passing without club parties of individual members visiting the National Park winter sports Helds On Sunday, September 7, as a culmination to the well attended “winter party’’ organised by Mr. Wimsett, the club’s annual .sports were hel I on a course down the poled track below the Ruapehu Ski Club hut in blustery weather, with good snow conditions. The women’s championship went to Miss P. Woodruff and the men’s to R. Sinclair. ! MEETING OF ROTARY CLUB. A 100 per cent attendance at the annual meeting of the Rotary Club, 'Taihape, last Tuesday saw President T. C. Kincaid inducted into oflice. Other officers arc: Vice-president, R. M. Rogers; secretary, H. McLachlan; treasurer, G Woodcock; directors, A. Fannin, 11. M. Hay, L. 11. Haydon and G. Naylor; chairmen of committees, A. Fannin, G. Naylor, R. |M. Rogers and C. A. Young; sergeants-lat-arms, F. McSweeney and V. Smith, i The retiring president (A. James) i presented Uie annual report and I balance sheet, which were adopted. |ln assuming the chair, President Kincaid commented that the full attendance augured well for the new year; 'he was confident he would have the wholehearted support, of member.? during his year oj oliice.