MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19368, 27 July 1925, Page 3

MARTON

MARTON BOWLING CLUB. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The Management Committee met or. Friday evening, there being present: Messrs F. Purnell (chairman), J. Hunter, .1. Shini'. G. Duck, O. Neumann, B. Parkes, R. Upchurch, A. Way and J. Mogridge (secretary). i’he secretary submitted a report ana balance-sheet which will be presented to the annual meeting on August 7. Notice of motion was given to alter the rules as follows: That two vicepresidents be elected instead of one, and that one selector be appointed Cor all shield and inter-club matches, the Management Committee to have control of ail local games. Mr J. Mogridge, who has acted as secretary for the past five seasons, notified the meeting that on account of pressure of business, it was impossible lor him to continue to act as secretary. Mr George Simpson, of Wanganui, was appointed to represent the Manon Bowling Club on the Wanganui Centre. The committee approved of Mana watu Club’s recommendation that th/co tournaments be held annually, one each at Wanganui, Palmerston North and New Plymouth. It was also decided to recommend to the Wanganui Centre that the Challenge Shield conditions be altered, allowing each club in the Rangitikei district to challenge the holders (Huntcrpille) once during the season. Application is to be made for the country match against the visit ing English bowlers to be played at Marton. MARTON R.S.A. A general meeting of the above was hold on Friday evening. After routine business had been transacted refreshments were dispensed and the following toasts honoured:- -‘‘The King.” “Nurses,” “Headquarters,’’ and “Entertainers.” Mr C. Edwards’ orchestra rendered several selections and items were also given by Messrs A. J. Gould, J. Walker, E. Taylor and Hughes. A saxophone selection was given by Mr W. Knox. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING. -16th CADETS CLUB. The 46th Company Senior Cadets held their weekly shoot on Friday. The following scores were registered:— M. Batten 67 69—136 T. Deighton 69 67—136 M. Gray 62 65—127 A. Taaffc 60 66—126 G. Gray 50 64—114 G. Oldfield 53 53—106 A. Todd 65 65 | R. Pearse 53 53

ALLEGED THEFT. I Ou Saturday Constable Stecrc arrested a young man named Thomas Strange on a charge of alleged theft of an overcoat and hat from the White Hart HoAccused will be brought before the Court this (Monday) morning. MARTON PLOUGHING MATCH. The Ploughing Match CommittCQ met on Saturday evening, there being preni —Messrs D. McLean (chairman), \. S. Coleman, P. Miller, J. Black, A. Black, A. Lorimer, 11. T. Whale, IL S. ’.’orrison, A. P. Howard. E. Gudopp, A. Stuart. W. Gray. G. L. Marshall, L. G. .'deDonald, and S. Gray (secretary). The secretary reported the following oalance-shect: —Receipts, £l3B 5s 6d; • expenditure. £l2l 6s Id; showing a pro- , fit of £l6 19s 5d with several donations; to corn*' in. The balance-sheet was! adopted. A discussion took place in regard tn I prize tickets for the ploughing match,] when the secretary was instructed to; procure prize cards and forward same i to the winners of their respective i classes. It was decided to present a gold modal valued at £2 2s to the winner of Class D (boys). A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the ladies for the excellent manner in which they catered at the pl:ugh:ng match and also at the dinner, and it was also decided to forward a h‘tt<r of thanks to each lady for her services. A vote of thanks was also accorded the Marton Jockey Club for the use of their rooms for meetings. N.Z. FARMERS’ UNION. AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING. A meeting of the Maiwxi branch of

the Farmers’ Union was held at the conclusion of the Ploughing Match Committee, Mr D. McLean presiding over a record attendance of members, twenty-two members being present. STOCKYARD ACCOMMODATION AT MARTON JUNCTION. In reply to a communication from the Marton branch, the Hon. J. G. Coates, Minister of Railways, replied as follows:—With further reference to your letter of April 21 last, complaining of the inadequacy of the stockyard accommodation at Marton Junction Railway i Station, especially in regard to sheep j traffic. I have to inform you that my ’ inquiries indicate that the. maximum number of sheep loading at one time has not on any occasion approached the limit of the holding capacity of the yards, viz., 21*00 sheep, or, if the cattle pens arc included, 3000. The largest mob dealt with at any one time was J 643 sheep, while several consignments of 1000 to 1300 head have been accommodated. Consignments of sheep dealt with at Morton usually vary between 400 and 500, and when necessary, these can be held in the large cattle pen, leaving the remainder of the yards I clear. In view, however, of providing ■ for a possible increase in sheep traffic at Marton and to ensure that owners will not be inconvenienced, arrangements have been made to provide an extra holding pen as requested. The letter was received with thanks. The different items on the orler paper were well discussed, and quite a deal of useful business was transacted. REJECTED CHAFF. Rejected chaff was fully gone into and it. was decided that, a committee consisting of Messrs A. S. Coleman, A. Stuart, IL T. Whale, 11. S. C. Morrison and the chairman be appointed to confer with the merchants in respect ro having chaff inspected and graded at the local railway stations, also to try and have all chaff that passes through Marton weighed at Marton, instead of at its destination or elsewhere. The committee were, requested to report back to the next meeting. HOSPITAL FINANCE. Mr Dalrymple brought up the matter of hospital finance, when a long discussion took place regarding the expenditure at the Wanganui Hospital, as compared with other institutions on the same scale. The following resolutions were passed:— That the Wanganui Hospital Board b® asked why, whereas the number of patients from Rangitikei is only one to 35 from Wanganui, yet the contribution from Rangitikei ratepayers is £9OOO, compared with £3OOO from the whole of Wanganui (approximate figures only). That this meeting considers that the amount collected per bed by comparison j with, for instance, Hawke’s Bay and Southland Hospital Boards, shows that the work carried out by the Wanganui Hospital Board could be more efficiently done and that the Board be asked if it is not possible to get better results. That the Board be asked to state the amount (referred to by Dr. Skerman in a letter dated May 20, 1925), that could be charged to capital account, so that the actual cost per bed cn be given. MOTOR CAR TAX. It was decided to forward the following resolution to the Minister of Internal Affairs: That, this meeting favours petrol tax on motor vehicles. MAIN HIGHWAYS. Main Highways was dealt with by Mr A. Stuart, and it was decided tol send the following resolution to the Minister of Public Works nd the | chairman of the Highway Board: That I roads be classified into three classes, I and that roads bearing most traffic receive highest subsidy. Mr Thoms (road inspector) thought; classification of roads was a good sug-; gestion, also that maintenance expenses could be reduced if the speed of the ■ cars were reduced. It was the f.isr j foreign traffic that played havoc with.; the roads. GENERAL BUSINESS. The Gorge Road finance was held over until next meeting. The secretary was instructed to write to the Minister of Agriculture regarding the price of wheat for season 1926. | The. following resolution was carried: I That the Minister of R.'i’i-.vuys be asked to have country railway stations connected with the r-.enest tele nil )?;•, *xchangp, especially Groatford with the Bulls exchange. GENERAL NEWS. Messrs Glasgow and Williams, eb‘Ctricians, Marton, advertise for tv/o lir. tclass wiremen. The Marton District High Schoo’ Ladies’ Welfare League held a vprv successful dance in the school quadrangle on Friday evening. There was a goed riHendance, and the floor in fine order for dancing. The music- was supplied by the Marton Orchestra and very much appreciated. Supper was dispensed by !he ladies of the League. Mr A. T. Gatrell’s (Hunterville) tender has been accepted for the publican’s booths nt the Manawatu Hunt’s Steeplechase meeting at Feilding on Saturday, September 5. FOOTBALL. FINNIMORE CUP MARTON 3 v. TOKORANGI 3. The match between the leading teams was played on a muddy ground at Marton ou Saturday. Immediately after the start Te Tomo (Tokorangi) had to retire. From a line-out. Stevens broke through and kicking over his opponents carried play to the Tokorangi line, , where the ball went out at the corner. Play went to midfield, but the red forwards found Tokorangi territory again. Tokorangi broke away, and Gibbons

saved with a line-kick. Chadwick headed a rush and play came down to mid-field. Tokorangi retaliated, the forwards carrying play to the reds’ twenty-live, where a free relieved. For obstruction Tokorangi kicked high from a penalty, line-out play ensuing. Free kicks were frequent for off-side play, the forwards making most of the game. Tokorangi broke away and carried play to Marton’s line, where a free five yards from the line gave a good chance, and Nero Kane landed a goal: Tokorangi 3; Marton 0. Reid had a shot at goal from a free for the reds. Hall and Preston were associated in a pass, and the latter .got to the lino, a five yards scrum ensuing. From the scrum the ball came out and Thomas had a shot at goal, just missing. From a pass Nero Kane put in a good run, being well tackled by McGregor. The latter sent the ball out at the corner flag by a fine line-kick from a free. From the line-out Chadwick had hard luck in not scoring, and the first spell ended in favour of Tokorangi.

In the second spell Tokorangi pressed Marton and play hovered in reds’ territory. Porter and Finnimore were associated in a passing movement, and a cross-kick enabled Preston to break away. Hartley secured from a scrum and passed to Nero, who carried play to reds’ twenty-five, Finnimore saving with a line-kick. Porter secured and smothered Managh in taking the ball, and Chadwick and Hall gained ground by short passes and play centred. Tokorangi forwards carried play to the red’s territory, where Finnimore marked. The reds threw the ball about and play went to Tokorangi’s line, a five yards scrum ensuing, McGregor marking and drop-kicking a goal: Marton 3; Tokorangi 3. Tokorangi carried play to the reds’ line, where play was fast and furious and a five yards scrum ordered. Tokorangi pressed, and another line scrum took place. A free to reds relieved, and hard forward play followed. Anderson broke away and dummied, but the going was a bit too heavy for him. Nero Kane put in a fine run, a pass forward spoiling the movement. A red rush and the ball went out in Tokorangi’s twenty-five. Reid and Porter got a move on and play hovered on the visitors’ line, and a force relieved. A cross-kick enabled McGregor to make up ground. Nero Kane, Scrancke (2) and Iwihau were associated in a pretty piece of passing, the latter player being thrown out. The reds retaliated and Chadwick opened up. the ball going out. Both sides made strenuous efforts to score and were within an ace of crossing on several occasions, but failed to reach their objective. Mr D. Howard capably refereed. The game was evenly contested and played in a very friendly spirit. TWO FORFEITS Being unable to muster a team, Athletics forfeited to Hunterville. Unfortunately Bulls were unable to <jet a side together and the match goes to Rata. Marton and Tokorangi still lead for the Finnimore Cup with five points each, Rata, with 4 points, being next.