TAIHAPE NEWS

Wanganui Chronicle, 5 September 1950, Page 2

TAIHAPE NEWS

WANGANUI WINS CASCADE CUP

After playing in the final five times since the competition was inaugurated in 1937, Wanganui Railway won the Cascade Cup from Ohakune Railway in a match played o n the Taihape Domain on Sunday. Soon after the game started rain commenced to fall and ; continued throughout, the remainder ’ of the match, becoming heavier at the 1 beginning of the second spell. Wanga--1 nui won 11-3, and deserved their suc- ‘ cess. Thejv cantain, Rex Ingram, did his job well as hooker, with the result ; that, thp Wanganui backs saw plenty , of the ball. Their defensive play was excellent, though they were riot as , brilliant o n attack as Ohakune. The ‘ Wanganui forwards went very well ’ indeed and contributed in no smell ’ measure to the success. L. and R. ; Head and R. and B. Ingram were a ; tower of strength in the Wanganui pack. The Wanganui backs’ tackling and cover defensive play left nothing ( to be desired. j Ohakune played with great dash on attack in the early part of the game. Akanita. T. Mott and Wiari were in t the limelight, hut faded later in the match. The Ohakune full-back, C. . Scott, gave a good account of himself , and was responsible for a brilliant run on one occasion, but hung on too long. The teams were niped on to thn field by Pipers .T. Greenlees. R. j. Wilkinson and D Moles (Waitotara). The Mayor, Mr. E. Loader, followed the nipers, the bi" drum. Both teams were ointroduced to the district traffic manager at Ohakune. Mr. H. J. Davie, fiv the chairman of the Taihape Railway Football Club, Mr. A. Taylor. The Taihape Band was in attendance. The greens pressed soon after the game started and Akapita deeply penetrated the defence before passing to T. Mott, to Wiari, who found the way blocked. Ohakune maintained the pressure and thre w the ball about in fine style. L. Mott showed great prominence in the forward rushes. The greens continued to attack and T. Mott made a n opening before passing to Akapita, who drew the defence before sending Wiari over unopposed. Scott missed with the kick.—Ohakune 3. Wanganui 0. A free kick to Wanganui right in front of the goal, saw L. Head miss a golden opportunity. Soon afterwards R. Head had a shot at goad from a penalty and succeeded. —Ohakune 3, Wanganui 3. Soon afterwards R. Head had another kivk at goal from clos? range, but missed. From a scramble near the line, B. Ingram scored and L. Head converted. —Wanganui 8. Ohakune 3. Ohakune were penalised following a scrum in their own twenty-five and R. Head landed a goal.—Wanganui 11, Ohakune 3. Scott, the Ohakune full-back, gained much ground with a penetrating run, but hung on too long. The greens had another opportunity when Wanganui were penalised near the goal, but Scott’s kick was wide. The game ended with th? scores unchanged.—Wanganui 11, Ohakune 3. Mr. F. M. Healey was referee. Th e teams were:— Ohakune (green): C. Scott, J. Wiari, T. Mott (capt.), T. Donaldson, R. Akapita, W. Rush, R. Jackson, L. Molt, J. O’Brien, T. Whakatihi, S. Davis, J. Reid, R. Murphy, J. Martin, R. Madden. Wanganui (yellow and black): M. Lawrence, J. Love, A. Hoskin, F. Berentson, J. Phillipson, I. Wallace, T. Hakaraia, M. Rukewai, L. Head, V. Butler, L. Hylton, J. Hooper, R. Head, R. Ingram (capt.), B. Ingram. At the conclusion of the match the Cascade Cup was presented to Rex Ingram, captain of the Wanganui team, bv Mr. J. Thorburn, on behalf pf the Cascade Brewery. He congratulated Wanganui on their success. Teams Entertained. The teams and officials were entertained at a social function in the Railway Hall after the match. Mr. A. Taylor, chairman of the Cascade Executive Committee and president of the Taihape Railway Football Club, presided. Associated with i:im at the official table were Messrs E. Loader, Mayor of Taihape; H. J. Davie, district traffic manager, Ohakune: A. E. List, district traffic manager, Wanganui; G. Stevens, district engineer; J. Thornton (representing the Cascade Brewery); H. Greig (Wanganui), W. Baird, manager of the Wanganui team: and P. Maxwell isecretary of the Taihape Railway Football C«ib). Mr. E. Loader welcomed the visiting teams and officials and congratulated the Wanganui team on their win. Mr. A. E. List, district traffic manager, Wanganui, and Mr. G. Stevens, district engir .?er, responded and congratulated heth te.ims on the sporting spirit in which the game was played. Mr. H. Greig (Wanganui' proposed the toast of the donors of the Cascade Cup, Manley tronhv and Canton Cup (runners-up in Cascade Cup competition). Mr. Greig saic. he was proud to bp taking the Cas arte Cup hack to Wanganui. II? ’rud b-«?n coming to Taihape with the Wanganui learn for ten years in quest of the trophy. The "hairmbi paid a tribute t ? Mr. Canton fo his fine gest tr? in presenting a cun for the runners up in the competition. Tin* Winning Team. The toast or “tho Winning Team” ' was pronosed by Mr. Tom Mott, cap'ain or th-? Ohnkun? team. He said ne was glad to see Wanganui secure ’he':’ first win. Ohakune had already won the cun s’x t :Tras. Mr. Rex Tn- < -ram. in resnonding. said he was | “very proud o e lhe Wanganui hoys.” ] He congratulated the referee, l\h F. ' M. Healey, n tne vty he had con* i trolled the game. Mr. Canton nroceit'd the Canton ; Cun to Mr. Tom Mott, -who said 1 Ob n l: ,, ne h t! they' on ’hj Cascade Cu.p mere times than any other !

. team and would also be first to have , their name on the Canton Cup. I The toast of the referee .(Mr. F. M. Healey) v.'tu proposed by Mr. b. , Hall, wno congratulated Mr. Healey . on his eonirol of tne game. In re- ’ spending, Hr. Healey sail that this was the firtt time he had refereed the I game. It ’.as felt tn some quarters I that a railwayman should not control the Cascade Cup final, but this year it ' was an ‘ all railway show’ with playI eors, line umpires and referee all be- , ing members of the railway staff. Presentation to Secretary. The opportunity was taken at the Railway "smoko'’ on Sunday afternoon to present Mr. Peter Maxwell, , secretary of the Taihape Railway Football Club, who is to be married • shortly and transferred to Wanganui, with an electric iron. The presentation was made by the chairman, Mr. A. Taylor, who paid a tribute to Mr. Maxwell's work as secretary, and add- , ed that he would be greatly missed. The speaker conveyed best wishes to Mr. Maxwell on behalf of the Railway Club. In returning thanks for the gift and expressions of esteem and goodwill Mr. Maxwell said that any service he had rendered the Taihape Railway Football Club had been given willingly. Tribute to Mayor. A tribute to the Mayor, Mr. E. Loader, was paid by the chairman of the Taihane Railway Football Club at the “smoko" on Sunday. Mr. Taylor said that he regretted that Mr Loader was willing to stand for the mayoralty for one more term only and wished to thank him for his help in connection with railway ’’ootball. The use of the Recreation Ground had been secured for railway football o n some occasions on the costing vote of the Mayor, said Mr. Taylor. Clean Plav at Railway Rugby. Responding to the toast of the St. John Ambulance at the railway function on Sunday, Mr. E. Duffy congratulated the players in the Cascade Cup final o n their clean play and added that no injuries had been caused by “dirty" play. He thanked the railway footballers for the help they had given the St. John Ambulance by keeping the game clean. Donation to Club. A donation towaids the funds of the Taihape Railway Football Club was received from Mr. J. Greenlees at the gathering on Sunday. He handed the chairman, Mr. A. Taylor, a cheque. Mr. Taylor responded on behalf of the club and thanked Mr. Greenlees for his generosity. School Teacher Hurt. When she slipped and fell on the floor of the laboratory at the secondary department of the Taihape District High School yesterday morning Miss Audrey Geldhill. a member of the teaching staff, suffered injuries to her ankle, necessitating her admission to hospital. Mail Service For Ruru Road. After many years without a mail delivery service, residents of Ruru Road, Taihape, are to have their mall delivered on Mondays and by the Taihape Parcel Delivery Service. The first mail delivery in this area will take place on Thursday. Inland Patea. What is the origin of “Inland Patea," as the Taihape district was once known. According to Maori legend a warrior named Patea went on a hunting trip centuries ago to obtain food but when he returned to his wife in Hawke’s Bay he found her surrounded by “all sorts of nica things.’’ He was so jealous at the attentions paid to his wife during his absence that he slew her and fled inland from Hawkes Bay to what is now known as the Taihape district. Later he moved to what has since been named "Patea," near Wanganui. This explanation of how "Inland Patea" derived its name was given to the Taihape Rotary Club by Mr. R. A. Bjtley, during the course of an address on the coming of the Maori to "Inland Patea." He gave details of the old native tracks in the district and added that one track followed closely the present Taihape-Napier Road. House For Rabbit Inspector. A new house is to be erected at Moawhango Rabbit Board. The board is anxious to secure the services of a rabbit inspector and, as an inducement, is offering first class accommodation in the form of a modern dwelling. United Nations Appeal. Subscriptions to the United Nations Children's Appeal received at the borough office up to Wednesday, totalled £238/6/1. A dance is to be held at Utiku on September 9 to rasie funda for this worthy cause.