MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 18823, 13 July 1923, Page 3

MARTON NOTES

MARTON D.H. SCHOOL LADIES’ WELFARE LEAGUE. (From Our Own Correspondent). The league held a euchre tournament at the High School on Wednesday evening, sixteen tables being occupied. Mrs Blair and Mr Gordon were successtul in winning the prizes, whilst the consolation prizes were won by Miss Pearce and Mr Strawbridge. After supper dancing was Indulged in. During the evening the following competitions were drawn in connection with the Queen Carnival: Doll’s house, Mrs A. Williamson; doll’s cradle, Mr T. A. Wilson; bride, Valerie Hunt; bridesmaid, Reta Hallwood; photo of Premier, Miss A. O’Donnell; jumper, Mr T. Low; case of pipes, Mr T. Low; silver tea pot, Mr Hamar; eiderdown quilt, Mrs Ills ton; silver tea-pot, Mrs R. T. C. Scott. RANGITIKEI JUNIOR REPS. The following team will represent the Rangitikei .unior representatives in their maten against Te Kawau Sub-Union at Bulls on Wednesday next: Full-back, J. Wilson; threequarters, Norris, D. Downs and Fox; live-eighth, Bryant; forwards, T. Taiuru, R. Cameron, Knuth, Blake, Rivers, McMillan, Holmes, Cowdrey. Emergencies: Anderson and Bowick; backs, H. Downs and R. Hikaka. MARTON CADETS MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB. At a meeting of the 46th Company Senior Cadets at Marton on Wednesday evening (Sergt.-Major D. Davis, D.C.M., presiding) it was unanimously decided to form a miniature rifle club. The following officials were elected: Patron, Mr F. Purnell, Mayor; president, Dr. T. G. Harpur; vicepresidents, Messrs A. Way, A. Grace, C. Rofe, R. F Wood, C M. Gronn, E. Manley, W. Mcßeth, P. Beard, and M. Copestake; captain, Cadet J. Sinclair; secretary, Corporal M. Gordon; committee, Corporals Oldfield and Meredith, and Cadets Thoms, Lambie, Tedinghani, Cullen, Woodham and officers ex-officio. It was decided to have the opening night on Friday, July 13, when the president will open the club at 7.15 p.m.

Friday night was decided upon for shooting and the hours were fixed from 7 to 10 p.m. The boys’ parents are invited to attend aud also the general public, as it is hoped to give the boys a good start, and to encourage miniature rifle shooting and sport in general. Mr Chas. Gibbons, president of the Marton Miniature Rifle Club, addressed the boys, and congratulated them on forming a club, and on behalf of his club offered to assist them in every possible way. The name of the club is the 46th Senior Cadets Miniature Rifle Club. SENIOR CADETS AT WORK. An invitation by Sergt.-Major Davis, D.C.M., to attend the senior Cadets’ parade at Marton on Wednesday evening was accepted by the writer, and he was agreeably surprised at the big muster of 52 rank and tile that fell in. The company was put through a number of movements, wnich were carried out wttu a precision that would do credit to any brunch of this worthy movement. A number of physical exercises were also indulged in, whicn should prove of great benefit to the ' youths ou parade in developing their muscle and lung power. A game of hand soccer between picked teams proved exciting, and the whole-heart-ed manner in which the boys entered into the spirit of the work allotted them should prove very beneficial. Sergt.-Major Davis is very keen in his efforts to instil into the minds of his company the desirability of attending parades in clean and bright uniforms, and in presenting a soldierlike appearance when on parade. There is no doubt that the boys have shown a decided improvement under his tuition, and as he has the happy knack of interspersing drill with sport and exercise the boys find pleasure in answering their names at roll call. A hearty invitation is extended publicly to the parents or friends of the boys to witness the Cadets at work and play. NEWS. The Rangitikei representative team will assemble at Marton on Saturday afternoon at 1 o’clock, when they will motor through to Wanganui. The reserves are requested to put in an appearance. The team will be entertained at dinner in W’anganui at the Criterion Hotel. Mr C. E. Gibbons has been appointed manager. The Turakina Fourths defeated Tokorangi at Turakina on Wednesday by 6 points to nil. Tries were scored by D. Caird and J. Podjursky. Mr J. Paki made an efficient referee. Hunterville fourths forfeited to Bulls. The following will represent Marton Hockey Club in their match against Halcombe on Marton Park at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday: Gorrie, Simpson, Huston, Porter, Kilgour, Barrington, Le Comte, Brown, McJarrow (2), and Miller. At Marton on Wednesday Sandon girls defeated the Jiome team by two goals to nil.