RUGBY FOOTBALL

Wanganui Chronicle, 29 April 1949, Page 7

RUGBY FOOTBALL

Rugby enthusiasts are looking forward to the opening of the season tomorrow- (Saturday) when the main attraction will be the match between Utiku Old Boys and Huia. Pirates will play Mangaweka, on No. 2 ground. The following is a list of tomorrow’s fixtures:— Seniors: Utiku Old Boys v. Huia, No. 1 ground at 3 p.m.; Mr. F. M. Healey. Pirates v. Mangaweka, No. 2 ground at 3 p.m.; Mr. S. Ball. Juniors: Navy v. Pirates, on No. 1 ground at 1.30 p.m.; Mr. L. Chapman. Huia v. Utiku Old Boys, on No. 2 ground at 1.30 p.m.; Mr. J. Polkinghorne. Thirds: Pirates v. Huia, on No. 1 ground at 12 (noon); Mr. P. King. Utiku Old Boys v. High School, on No. 2 ground at 12 (noon); Mr W. Thompson. GENERAL NEWS. The executive committee of the R.S.A. met this week to discuss the erection of a new plaque at the ceno-taph-in memory of those from this district who lost their lives in World War 11. The president, Mr. M. Curtis, pi esided, and it was decided, after a short discussion, to make certain recommendations to the general monthly meeting of the association. The question of registering the sunshine in Taihape is receiving the attention of the Meteorological Office, according to Mr. A. R. Fannin, of Papakai Road, who explained that certain instruments were hard to get. “We once had a thermometer for recording grass radiation, but unfortunately it was broken soon after we received it,’’ added Mr. Fannin. The shortage of horse shoeing iron was referred to by Mr. W. R. Duncan at a meeting of the Rangitikei Pony Club held at Taihape on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Duncan said the shoeing of horses was a problem these days, as suitable iron for this purpose was practically unprocurable and even the blacksmiths were often unable to obthin it. ROAD DISTANCES FROM TAIHAPE. The following information regarding road distances to towns north and south of Taihape should prove of interest to motorists:— South: Mangaweka 14i miles, Ohingaiti 21, Hunterville 32, Marton 49, Bulls 54, Feilding 68, Palmerston North 73, Levin 90, Paekakariki 123, Wellington 150 miles. North: Waiouru 19* miles, Ohakune 37, Raetihi 44, Taumarunui 89, Te Kuiti 143, Te Awamutu 174, Hamilton 193, Auckland 273 miles. Via Gentle Annie: Hastings 95 miles, Napier 100 miles. Via Desert Road: Turangi 59 miles, Tokaanu 63, Taupo 91, Rotorua 145, Whakatane 203, Opotiki 240 miles. DANCE AT UTIKU The Awarua Hockey Club will hold its annual dance in the Utiku Hall on Saturday next and preparations are in hand for something out of the ordinary in this form of entertainment. The music will be supplied by a danc e band from Wanganui. Novelty events will be featured on the programme and good prizes will be provided. BULL CAUSES STIR

A big black bull caused a stir in Taihape this morning when it charged the main gate of the Recreation Ground causing childen to scatter in all directions. The animal paid a visit to a local garage and also was inconsiderat e enough to trespass on private property. There were many sighs of relief when finally it was rounded up and brought under control. AUCTIONS IN HOLLAND Describing auctions in Holland Mrs. L. Horn, Dominion secretary of the N.Z. Women’s Institute, who represented N.Z. at a conference at Amsterdam, explained that if you wished to bid you pressed a button which registered your number on a clock, the goods being sold to the first person to stop the clock. “Not a word is spoken which is a bit different from our auctions,” declared Mrs. Horn. MEALS IN LONDON “An ordinary meal in London with two friends cost £2/16/0,” said Mrs. L. Horn, during the course of an address at Taihape. The speaker went on to refer to tipping in England which she described as “terrible.” That is where the money went. Mrs. Horn remarked that anyone who went abroad required a lot of money. CANNING FRUIT A difference of opinion existed in England in the fruit canning industry as to whether cans could be used tv.we, according to Mrs. L. Horn (Welllington) who addressed the annual meeting of the Ruapehu Federation of Women’s Institutes. Mrs. Horn added that some people were emphatic that the same can could be used more than once while others were just as firm in their belief that the practice of using a can twice was not a success. TAIHAPE PERSONALS MX. C. E. MacLeail of Wanganui, was a recent visitor to ladiape. The death has occurred of Mrs. Levett, a well-known and highly respected resident of Utiku. She took an active part in church affairs being prominently identified with the activities of Holy Trinity Church, Utiku. She leaves a family of six in addition to a very wide circle of friends to mourn her loss. A presentation of a fireside chair was made to Mr. C. E. Dai v ill iecently in appreciation and recognition of his services to the Taihape SubCentre of th e Red Cross of which be was president. The meeting also c. - pressed pleasure at the rapid recovery from a recent operation of tnc patron, Mr. A. James, who formerly occupied th e position of president. It was left to the secretary to send a suitable letter to Mr. James conveying the sentiments of members. Mr. F. R. Barrington, organi /ng secretary for the National Party in the Waimarino electorate, was a visitor to Taihape on Saturday. ♦