RANGITIKEI ITEMS

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 139, 8 March 1929, Page 6

RANGITIKEI ITEMS

Marton,' March 7. At the Junction euchre party and dance last evening there was a large attendance and an enjoyable time was spent. The ladies’ prizes went to Mrs. Vinten (first) and Miss M. Clark (second), while Mr. R. Whale (first) and Mr. Carey (second) won the men's prizes. A novelty dance was won by Miss Guy and Mr. Faulding. At the Magistrate's Court ,Francis Hawke Cash, of South Makirikirl, was charged that at Bonny Glen he did cruelly 111-treat a lamb with two legs broken, by omitting to destroy it. The police stated that the lamb bad been left in a paddock without water or shelter for several days. The Magistrate convicted and lined Cash £l, with costs 10s. On the Hunterville bowling green, the Chisholm Buttons competition is creating great interest, and though play started only last Wednesday the trophies have been held by three different pairs. The first pair to be successful were Stevens and Greenwood, who were challenged and defeated by Paul and Chisholm, who in turn were challenged by I’etherick and Ansley and defeated again. Two more challenges are In and will be played off this week. It attendance counts for anything, considerable Interest was displayed in the effort to sell by auction yesterday afternoon properties (including the well-known "Armagh House”) offered by tlie Public Trustee in the eslates of Hie late Samuel Gibbons and Mary Ann Gibbons. However, In no case was an offer forthcoming, each lot being passed. It has been suggested that the Galpin Athletic Cup be awarded to the runner and cyclist gaining most points in the competition, both to have their names engraved on the trophy, and both to receive engraved miniature cups. Cyclists have a better chance of running up points than runners, and this appears to be a sound solution to the problem. An Installation ceremony took place nt the meeting of the Manchester Unity, 1.0.0. F. Lodge, in Bulls, on Monday evening, N.G. Bro. O'Connell being Installed by the D.G.M., Bro. Keesing; V.G. Bro.l C. Forbes, junior, by Bro. Bruce: and H. Sec. Bro. Signal by Bro. Wilson. The following appointments were also made:—N.G.’s L.S., Sister .Tones; N.G.’s R.S., Bro. Forbes: V.G.'s L.S., Sister Hansen: V.G.'s L.S., Sister Allison: secretary, Bro. C. Good; treasurer, Bro. J. Harris; Warden, Bro. W. Bromley; guardian. Bro. Bring. Four honorary members were elected. The D.C.M. presented a jewel to Sister Forbes, 1.P.N.G., in recognition of her twelve months’ work in the lodge. It Is understood that the Hunterville Girl Guides have challenged the Marton Company to a cricket match. There are many girls Id. both towns who can wield the willows 1