RATEPAYERS’ MEETING

Wanganui Chronicle, 1 November 1950, Page 8

RATEPAYERS’ MEETING

Ratepayers in north Rangitikei will hold a meeting on Friday, November 10 in the Town Hall supper rooms, Taihape. to discuss the bridges’ loan and other county matters including rating on unimproved or capital value. Catchment Board affairs in so far as they accept the county will be discussed. The meeting was to have been held on November 3, but has been postponed for a week. HEAVY HAIL STORM A heavy hail storm was experienced in various parts of the Taihape district on Saturday afternoon being particularly severe in the Ridge Road, Papakai Road and parts of Raukura. The storm lasted for over an hour and, according to one settler, the hailstones were so big that he feared that they might break the windows of his house. Fortunately his fears were groundless. AMATEUR ATHLETICS At a recent meeting of the Taihape Amateur Athletic Club presided over by Mr. K. Kelly in the unavoidable absence of the president, Mr. W. Pine, it was decided to start the twilight meetings tomorrow. Mr. D. M. Harris, N.Z. middle distance runner was present to discuss the question of whether the Army at Waiouru would form a club of its own or combine with the Taihape A.A. Club. Messrs Harris and Couzens (Waiouru Military Camp) were appointed members of the executive committee of the club. The matter of the Army joining the club is to be referred to Army athletes at Waiouru. It is hoped to hold an inter-club meeting at Taihape on December 9, and Clem Parker and his sister, New Zealand sprint champions, have accepted an invitation to compete. The club will visit Waiouru on December 3 for a training run. TAIHAPE GUN CLUB Shooting the possible of 21 birds with the first barrel every time, J. B. Thomasen won the championship of the Taihape Gun Club at the shoot held at Ohotu on Sunday. His performance, which included perfect timing, was the best seen in the club for many years. The C.A.C. Cup (21 birds) was won by the president of the club, Mr. D. Missen, who also shot the possible. He gained further honours by winning the club’s double rise championship with 17 out of a possible of 20 birds. In presenting the championship cup to Mr. J. B. Thomasen, the president congratulated him on his success and also took the opportunity of thanking the ladies for providing luncheon and afternoon tea. "When our shooting is up to the same high standard as the catering we will all be champions,’’ remarked the president. The C.A.C. Cup was presented to Mr. Missen by Mr. H. A. Belk, who complimented the president on his fine performance. Perfect weather conditions prevailed for the championship shoot and scores were highly satisfactory. Detailed results are as follows: —

Club Championship, 21 birds: J. B. Thomasen 21, H. Lumsden and R. Maher 20, D. Missen, P. Ireland, R. Anderson and L. Maher 19, R. Craig, H. A. Belk and J. Duncan 18, F. Ireland 17, W. Duncan 15, J. Thurston 14, D. Thomasen and L. Thomasen 13, T. Batley 12, B. Anderton 11, J. Gilbert 10. Double Rise Championship, 20 birds: D. Missen 17, H. Lumsden and J. B. Thomasen 15, L. Maher 14, J. Thur-1 ston, W. Duncan and B. Anderton 11, L. Thomasen, R. Anderson P. Ireland and R. Maher 9, F- Ireland 8, H. Belk 6, J. Gilbert 5, T. Batley 1. C.A.C. Cup, 21 birds: D. Missen 21, R. Maher 20, H. Lumsden and L. Maher 19, J. B. Thomasen, R. Craig and H. A. Belk and L. Thomasen 17, B. Anderton 15, P. Ireland 14, W. Duncan 13, B. Thomasen and J. Duncan 12, F. Ireland 11, J. Thurston 10, T. Batley 9. Wilsons (Rangitikei) Ltd., trophy: F. Ireland 1, R. Craig 2. First Miss Out: D. Missen 1, H. A. Belk 2, R. Craig 3. Five Bird Sweep: D. Missen, J. Thomasen, R. Craig, H. A. Belk and J. Duncan shot the possible. BOWLING NOTES. In a match for the “Bond Buttons” during the week-end C. Murphy and J. McCullough (s) defeated W. An-1 near and J. Polkinghorne (s). The Keesing Cup match between Taihape and Wanganui East (holders) will be played at Wanganui on November 5. The Taihape team will consist of J. McCullough, H. S. Marsh, C. Murphy and A. Barnett. HOCKEY DANCE. The Taihape Hockey Association held a dance in the Drill Hall on Friday evening, when the trophies won during the year were presented by the Mayor, Mr’ E. Loader. The cun for the women’s competition was won by Whiti-Tama and the Hutchings Rose Bowl for the men's competition went to Army A, who also won the trophy for the men’s seven-a-side tourney. The prize for the women's seven-a-side was won by Pakeha A. Tire music for the dance was provided by Mr De?. George. The M.C. was Mr Lionel Howard. PERSONAL. Senior-Sergeant R. Griffith, of the Taihape Police Force, leaves tomorrow for Nelson on annual leave. Sergeant L. W. Nicol, oi Wanganui, will b - in charge o* the Police Station at 7 nihane during Senior-Sergeant Griffith’s Absence. Taihape Ladies Golf Ciub There will be no draw this week fcr th e Trihap- Ladies’ Golf Club. Players will arrange their own partners for extra scores. Both th.,? general and open eclectic competitions are closed. The winner rf last week’s “sealed hole’’ competition was Mrs McCalman. Several of the players werp successful p.t the King Country ehrmnionshius at Raotihi on Friday, Mrs Waterworth winnhiy th.? senior nett med n l, Miss Griffith the junior nett medal, and Miss A. Spooner the senior Stnb 1 e r ord. Handicap reductions rr Mrs Waterworth to 14 and A. to 16. Sunday will be a general tea day.