FISHING AT TAUPO

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21411, 1 March 1935, Page 23

FISHING AT TAUPO

AMERICANS IMPRESSED i i ,I'KKs.S ASSIKTATIU.N TELECrIt.UI.I WELLINGTON, February 28. To many Americans New Zealand's ; greatest attraction is her unrivalled j trout and big game fishing, and those 1 0l the Franconia's passengers who i came overland from Auckland and had ' the opportunity of trying Lake Taupo I are warm in their praises o£ the sport I offering there. The biggest rainbow caught by the party was an eightpounder. One angler said though in the United States trolling was regarded as the lowest form of ..fishing, he was glad to have had Ihe experience of catching the finest trout in his life. "Back home" they would certainly open their eyes at seing a rainbow of such size. Some of the.lake fish, brown trout, ran up to 101b. but they were not regarded as sporting fish. He remarked that the main trout streams in the United States were fished to death and needed a rest every few seasons. Another member of the party said fishing in New Zealand was a more comfortable process than in the States, apart from the better spovt offering. The water was not so cold and facilities were excellent. The party was greatly impressed by its visit to the Waitomo Ccves and the thermal region. MALE VOICE CHOIR | ♦ ' ANNT.U, MEETING The annual meeting ol the Christ- | church Male Voice Choir was held on February IS. the president. Mr S. Clifton Bmgham, being in the chair. As part of the business could not oe completed that night, the meeting was adjourned till February 25. when it was completed. Annual Kenoit The annual report showed that the usual four concerts had been given. It was felt that the standard had been well maintained, Dr. Bradshaw stating that he considered the standard j better than that of the previous year. ' The nu>nber of subscribers had declined until June, 1934, but from thai date there had been a steady

though slight increase. This was considered a hopeful sign, though there was still much leeway to make up. The expenditure for the year again exceeded the revenue and it was clear that steps must be taken to improve the financial position. The president, Mr S. Clifton Bingham, in moving the adoption of the report and accounts, complimented the choir on the excellent service rendered to the city during the last 17 years, and expressed regret that the people of Christchurch did not give it the support it deserves. Constitution Amended An amendment to the constitution was decided upon to give subscribers as such, a voice in the management of the society. It was hoped by this friendly gesture combined with other measures, to obtain a closer liaison between the choir members and the subscribers. Election of Ollieers Mr S. Clifton Bingham was reelected president. The existing vicepresidents were re-elected with the addition of Mr A. K. lladlield (subject to his consent). Dr. Bradshaw was re-elected as conductor. Other ollieers elected were as follows: — Committee, Messrs R. Lake, G. W. Drayton, R. J. Loughnan, W. J. Richards, and A. Livesay; honorary auditor, Mr JR. L. Hicks; honorary secretary, Colonel M. M. Gard'ner; honorary treasurer, Mr W. D. Marks; honorary librarian, Mr A. E. Ward.