RANGITIKEI.

Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 175, 23 June 1930, Page 8

RANGITIKEI.

PERSONAL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) MARTON, June 22.

Miss Maisie Hammond, of Turakina Valley, has' been spending a holiday in W anganui. Miss Winifred Muir, of Huntcrville, has been the guest of Afro T. G. Harpur, Marton. The funeral of Aliss Jano Feld Palmer, one of the nurses who was killed in the Sock burn crossing tragedy, took place at '!.aihape, where tier mother resides. During the procession flags were flown at half-mast. Alany messages of condolence were received by Airs Palmer, including one from the Alinister of Health, Hon. A. J. Stallworthy. A popular figuro Air R. H. (“Boh”) Smith, eldest son of Air and Mrs R. W. Smith, died at his residence in f i aihape on Friday after a long and painful illness. Mr Smith was born at Huntcrville 38 years ago. Ho leaves a widow and five young children. A quiet wedding was solemnised at Alarton on Saturday, Juno 14, the parties being Miss M. Cullen, of Marton, and late of Dunedin, and Mr John Bush, a popular resident of Alarton, who is well known in district Rugby circles. Aliss Alarks, of tho teaching stall of the Wellington Diocesan School tor Girls, Nga i’awa, Alarton, has returned from a visit to England. Mcsdames D. Simpson, W. I l ’. Stevens, D. J. Willis, F. R. H. Brice and A. Stuart have returned to Alarton from Wellington, where they attended the annual conference of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union. Alias E. Alarshall, of Marton, has been spending a holiday in Auckland. Airs E. F. Smith i 3 a Alarton visitor to Auckland. THE LAWS OF RUGBY. Tho Rangitikci Rugby Referees’ Association had beforo it at a meeting a few days ago several important rulings from tho New Zealand Council relative to points in tho law 3of tho game. After these had been discussed, Rev. B. D. Ashcroft gave a short address on tho rules and examined members. AI.U., 1.0.0. F. Tho fortnightly meeting of tho Loyal Alarton Lodge, AI.U., 1.0.0. F., was held on Friday, tho attendance being below tho usual standard owing to the inclement weather. A further challenge to a debate was received by tho holders of the Fowler Ferns, tho subject being, “That Compulsory Military Training in Now Zealand should ho abolished.” Bro. G. Denbow’s team, holders of the ferns, will tako tho affirmative and tho dobato will bo held on July 4. I 1 the lowing lodgo meeting an “open night" is being arranged. HOSPITAL CHAIRMANSHIP. It is suggested by some critics in this district that tho defeat of tho chairman of the Wanganui Board, Dr. 3. Skerman, when ho sought re-election, was in some measure related to tho disputo in connection with tho Taihapo Hospital. SCHOOL BALL. Children in all kinds of costumes revelled for several hours in tho Upper Tuaenui hall on Thursday last, the occasion being the annual fancy dress ball of tho school. The function was a very successful ono. Tho children gavo an exiiibition of old dances in a creditable manner. Tho adults present later took tho floor, Mr C. Stafford acting ns M.C., tho wholo of the arrangements reflecting great credit on tho committee, of which Air 11. W. Collier was convener. CROQUET CLUB.

A credit balance of closo on £SO was shown in tho statement of accounts presented to the annual meeting of tiie ifunterville Croquet Club. A lengthy report of the year’s activities was submitted which showed that tho gamO was losing none of its popularity among the ladies. Tho following officers wero 'elected: —President, Mrs A. G. Simpson ; vice-presidents, Alosdames W. Wilson, J. S. Howio, T. A. Duncan and S. A. R. Mair; tho appointment of a secretary was deferred; committee, Mcsdames R. McAlley, F. C. Berry, J. T. Wotten, C. J. Powell, C. Stratford, W. Smith, W. 11. Bowick, B. Iliston and G Stratford. Trophies won during tho season wero then presented as follow; —Mrs C. J. Powell (singles) and Mrs C. Stratford (singles B); Mcsdames G. and C. Stratford (doubles). RIFLE SHOOTING. At tho weekly shoot of tho Mangaonoho Riflo Club, G. Plummer, G. Dalziell, E. Paget, A. Dalziell and M. Quillinan topped tho scores with 63 each. A sweepstake was won by J. Healey. LADIES’ HOCKEY.

Tho first round of tho district ladies’ hockey competition has been completed, tho

Matches for Wednesday next are: United v. Rata at Rata, Ilinemoa v. Waituna at Waituna, Halcombo Athletic v. Tokorangi at Halcombo, Stanway v. Morton Athletic at Marton. RUGBY FOOTBALL. Tho selector (Air W. E. Gibbons) has chosen tho following team to represent the senior pakohas against tho Maoris in a match which will probably bo played on Juno 25: Smith; Lcdingham, Atkins, MeOhosney; Sbanley, Barton; Watt; Waldon (wing), Luinsdcn, Preston, Adams, Arch, Cameron, Ellery, O’Stcn, Dawbin, In view of tho coming representative fixtures tho selector has requested the. following senior players to keep in training: G. Haaro, Walker, Mclntyre, R. Louric, T. Hartley, Bennett, N. Kane and Ron. Cameron. ' NOCTURNAL STORM. Tho strong galo which swept, this coast from the west increased in severity on Saturday night and in tho early hours of Sunday morning it had reached almost cyclonic forco. At its height it brought several sovoro hailstorms and tho battering of the elements on tho window panes and against iron walls was sufficient to cause some concern.

points tablo being Team. as follow's — L. Pts r. W. D. Tokorangi 7 6 1 0 13 Marton United ... 7 5 1 1 H iiinenioa 7 5 0 2 10 Waituna 7 4 1 2 9 llaleoinbo Atli. .. 7 3 1 3 7 7 2 0 5 4 Stanway 7 1 0 6 2 Marton Athletic . 7 0 0 7 0