RANGITIKEI

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 236, 4 September 1929, Page 10

RANGITIKEI

RUGBY FOOTBALL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) MARTON, Sept. 2. In ideal weather at Marton on Saturday c Wanganui representative fifteen defeated the Rangitikei representatives by the small margin of one point after a very close game, the decision being clear-cut only at the last minute. The scores were: Wanganui 15, Rangitikei 14. For the winners tries were scored by Ball, Fromont, Ward and Tilley and the last-named scored from a penalty 40 yards out. Rangitikei’s tries were obtained by Ellery, Love, Dawbin and Cameron, and Pickering converted one. Shanley and Pickering, of the home side, had to retire through injuries, which had a marked effect on the Rangitikei chances of victory as the latter had led throughout. Mr A. Henwood made a very capable referee.

At Taihape on Saturday, Rata went under to Pirates in a match for the President’s Rose Bowl to the tune of 27 points to 9. The teams are the champions in Rangitikei and Taihape Unions respectively. On Saturday next Rata and Athletic meet at Marton in a match for the Handy Charity Cup. Mr W. E. Gibbons has been chosen ae referee.

GENERAL. The Marton jubilee celebration committee has drawn up its programme of entertainment for the week ending September 28. Demonstrations by children, pipe band and brass band concerts, an old settlers’ dinner, a concert by the Maori Girls’ College, the presentation of a mayoral chain and tlie planning of an oak tree in the park in commemoration of the occasion are likely to prove the most interesting of the event* arranged. It is possible that the l'almerston North Pipe Band will be asked to participate in the bands’ demonstration. The quarterly summoned meeting of Loyul Marton Lodge. M. U.,1.0.0.i*'., was held on Friday, visitors being present from Palmerston North, Bulls, Petone and Christchurch. Invitations were received from Bulls, Feilding and Apiti lodges to attend the installations of . officers there. The auditors’ report, stating that all was in order, was received. Among the visitors were two representatives of the Manawatu United Friendly Societies’ Hospital Association, and they took the opportunity of explaining the scheme they have in operation. After their address, 15 members decided to join up. This brings the total from the Marton Lodge up to 40. After the lodge closed, a birthday party was held in honour of Sister Cofly, who was the recipient pf a presentation. Arrangements are being made by the committee of St. Stephen’s Bulb Show to stage the play, “From Calais to Dover” on one of the evenings of the show. A very successful dance and euchre party was held at Rata in aid of the sports queen in the Marton carnival, there being a capacity attendance. The euchre prizes wero won by Mrs Hartley and Mr Meldrum. Music for the dancing was provided by Mrs Hartley and Messrs Pcina Hartley and Potaka. News was received in Hunterville on Saturday that a fatal accident had occurred on the farm of Mr R. G. Dalziell, near the township. A 17-year-old youth, John Edgar McKay, son of Mr Jiohn McKay, who was employed on the farm, was carting mangolds with his younger brother, aged 14, when the cart struck a log and capsized. The younger boy, who was sitting on the back of the cart, jumped safely io(T, but John was pinned beneath and crushed to death, although his brother made a spirited attempt to free him. At the inquest a verdict of accidental death w r as returned.

A “flag 500” tournament was held at Morton Junction in aid of the earthquake relief fund, but was poorly patronised on account pf numerous counter-attractions. The prizes wore won by Mesdames Hornman, Hart, Irwin and Lound, while consolations wore given to Mesdames Steer, Smith and Dailey. Over a series of such parties the sum of £l9 5s has been raised. A high-grade Jersey cow was found dead op, the golf dinks at Taihape. A veterinary examination revealed that it had been choked, the cause being a golf ball. The “has-beens” played a game of Rugby against the junior representatives at Tailiapo in aid of the Christmas cheer fund and won by 14 points to 6. The draw for the Marton Golf Club’s championship play has been announced as follows: —Seniors: Fenwicke v. Gould, Anderson v. Motfitt, A. Fullerton-Smith v. R. Halsc, G. Levan v. K. McKenzie, .F. Christensen v. H. Collier, Cover v. Stanford, M. Atkinson v. Murray-Aynsley, F. A. Fullerton-Smith v. R. Fullerton-Smith.

Juniors: Holdaway v. W. Fullerton-Smith, If. Sladden v. It. Ball, F. Coleman v. W. Hodges, U. Tidy a bye, B. Openshaw v. J. Openshaw, N. Netherclift v. E. Barker, M. N. Atkinson a bye, J. Hunter v. Kingdom The Taihape Fire ' Brigade held its eleventh annual ball last week and it proved to .bo a very successful affair. Artistic decorations transformed the hall into a very beautiful scene and the proceedings were moot enjoyable throughout. The M.C.’s were Captain Mortland, Lieut. Collings, Foreman Hartley, Assistant-foreman B: Flight and Fireman Hainsworth. At the weekly euchre party of the Anglican Church, Taihape, the prizes were won by Mrs S. Stead and Mr 1). Woodhead. Novelties went, to Mrs C. Taylor and Mr O. Capill. Trade in these parts has been very dull • of late and business men are awaiting the first pay-outs by the dairy companies and ■ the opening of the fat lamb and wood sea- ’ son in the hope that matters will improve. > Reconstruction work has so far advanced 1 on the Turakina Hill that one of the worst ■ bends, of the “hairpin” variety, has been * eliminated. Motorists will greatly appre- < ciato this removal of what on many occa- - cions, and with good reason, too, has been 1 called “The Devil’s Elbow.” ' The Martion Borough Council is extending 1 an invitation to all settlers in the town 1 prior to and during 1879 to take part in 1 the festivities arranged for jubilee week. < The Marton Ladies’ Golf Club played a < fourball match, the winners being Mrs An- <

derson and Miss Beckett, with 9 up, and the C grade honours went to Mrs Openshaw and partner. The men played a bogey competition on Saturday, the best cards being those of F. A. Fullerton-Smith, 3 up, and H. W. Collier, 1 down. The positions of the queens in the Marton carnival were stated on Saturday to be: Town 36,240, Sports 25,200. The combined figures represent £256 in cash. The cadets and first-year territorials in the Marton district are at present undergoing one week’s training. Splendid weather is being experienced throughout the county and the growth of feed is very encouraging to farmers. The annual ball of the combined Hunterville Tennis and Croquet Clubs was held on Friday evening and was largely patronised. As a result the funds of both bodies should be considerably augmented. Visitors were present from a wide area. PERSONAL. Mr L. C. Hawk, formerly manager of the Bank, of Australasia at Gore, has arrived !n Taihape to take up a similar position

there, replacing Mr H. F. Haden, who has retired after 44 years’ service. Mrs D. Neagle and Mrs M. Cray, of Taihape, are visiting Auckland. Mr R. Bell, of Rangiwaea, is an inmate of a Taihape hospital. A farewell party for Mies Blanche Haden, who is leaving Taihape shortly with her parents, was given by Mrsi A. Beale. Among the visitors to Marton for the races are Mr J. McNicol, of Te Aroha, and Mr J. H. Jefferd, of Halting.?. Mr G. Baker is a Taihape visitor to Ohakune. Mrs and Misses Holler, of Marton, have returned from a motor tour of Auckland province and Hawke’s Bay. Miss K. R. Howard, of Wellington, is visiting Marton. Nurse Campbell, the new Plunket nurse for Taihape and Huntervillc district, has taken up duty in place of Nurse Grant, who has gone to Wellington. Nurse Woolmar, Marton district nurse, has returned from Dunedin, where she has been taking a course in Plunket work. Mr S. Still, teacher at Otairi, was presented by the pupils with an English oak cake stand on the occasion of his approaching marriage. Mrs F. H. R. Brice, of Marton, is vsiting Masterton. Mr A. E. Fuller, of Rangiwaoa, is visiting Taranaki. Mr W. H. Jones, teacher at Papanui, is spending the current school holidays in Wellington. Mrs T. ICirkby, of Mangaweka, is visiting Mrs Walker, of Epsom, Auckland. Mr and Mrs J. Kilkolly, of Taihape, are spending a holiday in Wellington. Mr and Mrs FI. L. Butler, of Taihape, have returned from a holiday in Auckland. Mr M. Theed, of Hawke’s Bay, is visiting Mr and Mrs T. C'. Kincaid, Taihape. Mr S. Powell, of Taihape, is visiting Auckland. Nurse Taylor, matron of the Taihape Hospital, is visiting Rotorua and Whakutane. Mrs John Quirk, of Taihape, has returned from a visit to Christchurch. Mr A. J. Hill, Government meat inspector at Taihape, is on annual leave. He is being relieved by Mr F. Uttley, of Wanganui. Mis A. W. Bisset, of Pahiatua, is visiting Mrs W. J. H. Dashwood, Marton.