TAIHAPE NEWS

Wanganui Chronicle, 20 April 1949, Page 2

TAIHAPE NEWS

Winners And Losers TAIHAPE, Last Night (OC).—“The losers of today are often the winner! of tomorrow,” said Rev. Father Doolaghty, congratulating competitors on their success at the Omatane sports on Saturday. Incidentally, it might be mentioned that the club's thoughtfulness in providing seating accommodation was very much appreciated by patrons.

DOG’S WINNINGS NEARLY £BOO. Well-known throughout New Zealand amongst followers of dog trials. General Haig, owned by Mr. H. H. Harris, of Papanui, has won nearly 1800 in prize-money, which is believed to be a New Zealand record. He has competed with success in Australia, as well as New Zealand, his list of successes including no less than eight championships. OBSESSION FOR BLACK. Commenting on the remarks appearing in a weekly journal published in Auckland that “it seems a pity that when our lootbailers go abroad they should have to look like a troop of the late Benito Mussolini's Fascist militia, with the emphasis of the black in almost every portion of their equipment,’ a Taihape Rugby enthusiast said that he was inclined to agree with the remarks. He thought that the traditional black jerseys and shorts were appropriate, while the ■black blazers and black and white ties added a pleasing touch, but he was very much against black scarves and black pullovers, which he thought was carrying the obsession for black a little too far. GOLF PROGRAMME. Commendable enterprise has been shown by the committee of the Taihape Golf Club in having cards printed setting out the programme for the season. Members can see at a glance the dales of the various competitions to be played during the season. The ladies’ annual tourney is set down for September 18, while the men's annual tournament will be played on October 15 and 16. Closing day has been fixed for Saturday, October 29. The first round of the Shergold and Stratson Cups (medal competition) is due to be played on April 23. PERSONAL. Mr. E. L. Egarr, registrar of the Taihape Magistrate s Court, resumed duty yesterday after a holiday in the South Island and Taranaki. Mr. B. C. Ryall, who was relieving Mr. Egarr at Taihape, has left for Auckland under transfer from Wellington.

Competing in the chopping events at the Rangataua sports on Easter Monday, G. A. Campbell, of Taihape, was placed second in two events, the second-class chop and the 14-inch underhand chop. “Dan” O'Neill has travelled far up the police ladder of promotion since lie was sergeant in charge of the Taihape Police Station several years ago, and he is now very near the top in his present position of superintendent of the Wellington Police district. He has served in many parti, of the country, including Dunedin, Wellington, Taihape, Onehunga, Hastings and Christchurch. Superintendent O’Neill’s many Taihape friends are pleased to hear of his latest promotion. TAIHAPE GOLF CLU3.

The first round of the Shergold Cup competition will be played on Saturday in conjunction with the first qualifying round of the Stratson Cup competition. Tlie draw is as follow: B. Collerton, D. Broome, R. McClure, A. H. McGuinniss; W. Armstrong, E. Mayley, A. C. Joblin, K. Brophy: R. McKay, Somerville, G. A. Naylor, M. Wilson; E. Egarr, D. Morris, D. Sisson, F. Spooner; E. Savery, T. Collerton, J, Mclntyre, L. Patrick; C. Mortland, N. Spooner, W. Jones, H. Wehipienaha; S. Kirkpatrick, R. Mortland, H. Wham M. Spooner; A. Mortland, T. C. Kincaid, H. Frew, E. Sisson; R. Ryan, Q. Kingham. J. Thorbum, H. Treadwell. Alterations in handicap: Wilson to 16, McClure to 12, McGuinniss to 12, Joblin to 18, Morris to 16.