MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19601, 28 June 1926, Page 2

MARTON

RETURNED SOLDIERS’ ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL MEETING. (From the “Chronicle’s” Special Correspondent). The annual meeting of the Marton Returned Soldiers’ Association was held in Gould’s Cafe on Friday evening, Mr S. Abbott presiding over a good attendance. The balance-sheet for the year ended March 31, was adopted as follows: Receipts—Bank balance £lB 18s 7d, subscriptions £2l 7s 6d, Poppy Day stales £2O 18s 4d, total £6O 18s sd. Expenditure: —Capitation £5 7s 2d, reunion expenses £9 Ils, donation to Veterans’ Home £2 2s, Poppy Day expenses £6 16s Bd, sick and benevolent fund £S 10s, secretary’s honorarium £7 18s 4d, hank charge 10s; total £4O 15s 3d. Cash in hand and bank £2O 3s 3d. Liabilities: —Poppy D'ay Fund £<lo 19s sd, employment fund £2l 2s Id, sick and benevolent fund £l6 Is 2d, accumulated fund £43 9s 2d; total £lll Ils lOd. Assets: —Cash in hand and bank £2O 3s 3d. Savings Bank £6l 10s Id, office furniture £29 18s 6d; total £lll Ils lOd. The report referred to the death during the year of three members, Messrs R. Burgess, B. McMillan and E. M. Copestlake (secretary), and the members stood in silence as a mark of respect. The chairman gave a resume of the business transacted at the Dominion Council, at which he acted as delegate. The election of officers resulted as follows: —President, Mr G. B. Gregory; secretary Mr C. C. MeDonlald; treasurer, Mr G. Denbow; committee, Messrs W. McCully, H. Baxter and F. Johnson; trustee, Mr 11. H. Richardson; auditor, Mr A. V. Brown. The auditor was voted an honorarium of two guineas.

A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr A. Ingle for his donation of a framed certificate of badges, also the Mayoress (Mrs F. Purnell) and the ladies’ committee for their great assistance on Anzac Day and Poppy Day. At the conclusion of the meeting a pleasant evening was spent in honour ing a number of tobsts. Tho Marton Premier Orchestra added to the evening’s entertainment by rendering a number of first class selections. Mr L. Henry gave a recitation, Mr Knox a saxophone selection and vocal items wore given by Messrs J. Gibson, G. Wilson and Ei Cook. The evening terminated with the National Anthem. MARTON A. AND P. ASSOCIATION BALL. One of the great attractions at the Marton A. and P. Association’s annual ball next Friday evening will be the high class programme of music to be rendered by the Marton Premier OrchesWa, which will consist of two saxophones, trombone, violin, bass viol, cornet and piano. The selections will include "Moonlight and Roses,’’ "Jazz Gems,” "Cecilia.” "Yes, Sir, That’s My Baby,” "Hugo, I Go Where You Go,” "When I Dream of the Last Waltz with You,’ and others equally as good. The supper arrangements will be carried out by a ladies’ committee, which is a sufficient guarantee that this department will be of the best. Double tickets are 12s 6d and extra lady ss. "DUBAND OF THE BAD LANDS.” In Buck Jones’ newest dramb of the bills and plains, "Durand of the Bad L«inds, ’ ’ to be shown at the Marton Town Hall this evening, the virile Fox star actually faces a shower of leaden bullets shot at him by the "hebvy.” Marion Nixon plays the leading role opposite Buck, with Malcolm Waite, Luke Cosgrove, George Lessley, Buck Black, Carol Lombard and James Corrigan in chief supporting roles. Another episode of the “Fighting Blood” serial will also be shown. FABEWELL SOCIAL. GATHERING AT TUTAENUI. On Friday evening a very successful function wbs held in the Upper Tutacnui Hall as a farewell to Miss Craven, who has been b member of the staff of the Upper Tutacnui School for the past two and a-half years. After a very successful concert Mr D. S. Galpin (chairmbn of the School Committee), referred in glowing terms to Miss Craven’s personality in her classroom and in the playground, where she had always proved herself a good sport. At the conclusion of his speech the chairman presented Miss Craven with a handsome writing ease bnd work-basket from the parents, and said that he wished her every success in her new sphere. On behalf of the footballers, in whom Miss Craven has always shown a great interest, Master Moss presented her with a honey jbr. A clock from the infants was also presented to Miss Graven. Miss Craven in replying to the chairman’s remarks said her stay in the district had been a most enjoyable one, and she thanked those present for the honour they hbd conferred upon her by attending in such numbers to bid her farewell. Loud applause followed the conclusion of Miss Craven’s speech, the chairman calling for three cheers for Miss Craven, which were given heartily. ‘The ladies dispensed supper. Those who contributed to the concert were:— Mr and Mrs Gibson, Mr and Mrs MacNab, Miss Green, Dr Crawford. Miss Grinlingtdn, songs; Miss Hdaly, and Mr Wood, recitations; Mr Mac Nab, violin solo; Mr Low zither solo, Miss Healy, fancy dance. At the commencement of the concert Miss Phyllis Marshall presented Miss Craven with a bouquet. A most enjoyable dance brought to a close a very successful gathering. Those who supplied the. . music for the dance wore Mr Coles fend . Misses Boobyer, Jenkins, and Craven. Too much praise cannot be given to the ladies, Mr Guy Thompson, and others, for their untiring efforts in connection ’ with the send-off. Visitors from Marton and the surrounding district spoke ’ highly of the enthusiasm of the par- • ents in connection with the school.

MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING. CADETS’ CLUB. The Cadets’ Club held its weekly shoot in the Drill Hall on Friday night for a trophy presented by Mr C. M. Gronn. Scores are tas follows: — First shoot.—l. Deighton 69, 3 —70; M. Batten 66, 6—70; G. Gray 66, 6—70; T. Fletcher 65, 7 —70; E. Nitschke 60, 10—70. Second shoot. —G. Gray 69, 5—70; L Deighton 67, 3—70; M. Batten 62, ft—--70; -H. Whale 61, 10—70; A. Low 59, 10—69; E. Nitschke 54, 10—64; D. Rollings 54, .10 —64. Next Friday the final shoot will bo held. After the shoot had taken place a meeting was held to appoint a new secretory to fill the place of Mr M. Batten, who is going to New Plymouth to take up a position with the Borough Council there. Mr Batten, who has been a member of the club since its inception, has proved a popular acquisition and will be missed by his fellow shooters. Mr H. Whale was appointed secretary in Mr Batten’s ptace, and the latter was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his services. SCHOOL FOOTBALL. JUNCTION v. DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL. Marton Junction football team suffered their first defeat for four years by the Marton District High School team on Friday, the scores being 9 to 6. For the winners M. Lyon (2) and Kclcher scored tries, and for Junction, R. Whale kicked a penalty goal and, R. Walklcy scored a try. GENERAL. The owner of a strayed rough-haired collie dog is advertised for. RANGITIKEI RUGBY. CLOSE GAMES ON SATURDAY. SENIOR RESULTS. Rato 12, Athletic 11. Marton 6, Bulls 5. Rata v. Athletic. Rata and Athletic provided a stirring contest at Marton Park, Athletic being in a winning position up to three minutes before time. On the day’s play A/thletic deserved to win, their forwards with Stevens lalwajrs in the Ifcnolight, doing great work, and had it not been for G. Hartley Rata would have cut a sorry figure indeed. Rata’s score was made up of 4 unconverted tries and Athletic’s of 3 tries, one of which was converted.

Rato started out to make the game an open one, and a passing bout in which all the Rata backs handled saw Dalziell make a bid for the line, but he was thrown out near the corner. Another movement wtis spoilt when Pcina sent an impossible pass to G. Hartley. A little later Hartley put in a good run. but Falwasser intercepted. A nice centring kick spelt disaster for Rata. Norris took his kick on the bounce but miskicked and the Athletic forwards swarmed on to Rato’s line, whore MeSwecny picked up and dived across. Falwasser failed to convert. Some exciting play followed, and then G.'Hartley broke away and after running a considerable distance transferred to Gibbs, who scored, close to the posts. J. Potaka failed with an easy kick. Rata backs were now set moving repeatedly and from a good movement Peina scored. Terry’s kick from well out hit the upright. Early in the second half Athletic attacked and from a serum Stevens secured and running strongly went over for a splendid try, which Falwasser converted. Almost immediately the Athletic forwards raided Rata’s territory and Masson, following up tost, slipped across, Falwasser’s kick was disallowed. Each side attacked, and eventually a weak kick by Conder allowed the Rata backs to get moving and la line movement ended in Dalziell scoring. Terry’s kick just missed. Athletic made a raid, but "t was only a temporary dash, and Rata returned play to the other end, where lafter a good back movement Anderson scored for Rata. Terry failed to convert. Mr F. Martin was referee. Marton v. Bulls. Marton seniors defeated Bulls at Marton Park by 6 points (2 penalty goals) to 5 (ta converted try). The match was played as a curtain-raiser to the Rata-Athletic game. Bulls played with fourteen men throughout and put up <a very good fight. Bulls were the first to press, Stuart leading the black forwards downfield, and compelling Marton to force. Bulls continued to attack, and on one occasion Fitches through weak tackling went nearly through the Aflarton team. At last Marton took a hand in attack, and a couple of shots at goal missed. The pulls backs were nearly over, bur Gibbons led the red land white forwards down field. Whisker in endeavouring to save his side lay on the ball and from the resultant penalty Thompson kicked a splendid goal. Marton forwards opened the second spell with an attock. A free in a handy position saw Thompson miss the easiest of kicks. Bulls were similarly unfortunate, and when their backs got going the defence held. Just when things were beginning I to look bad for Marton Parks intcr- ; cepted nicely and saved, nipping a proI mising movement in the bud. Bulls I were not to be denied, however, and their efforts were rewarded when Clarke picked up and dived across. J. Eru converted. Marton attacked, but were driven back to half way, where for obstruction Marton were awarded a free land from right on the half-way line Thompson kicked a magnificent goal, the bad hitting the bar and bouncing over. Bulls made desperate. ! attempts to even up the scores and just on time they were nearly over, Preston [ forcing in the nick of time. Mr W. . Knox wtas referee.