MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19828, 30 April 1927, Page 2

MARTON

COLTS CRICKET CLUB In the course of his report to the annual meeting of Colts Cricket. Club lon Thursday evening, the captain (Mr iA. Sutcliffe) said:— I “Only one batsman, Trevor Lyon. I showed anything like true form, scor--1 ing 533 runs in competition matches with an average of 28.05, amj being second only to O. A. Cameron in aggregate of runs. Lyon also did exceed ingly well in representative matches, being second in the averages an.d scoring well in the matches with Al anawatu (in the Hawke Cup eliminating round), and against Wanganui when he scored an even half century. The same player had the honour of being nominated for the Minor Association match against Wellington. “Several of our other players shelved good form at times, H. Lyon scoring two good, half-centuries when his brother failed; but taking him right through, his form was somewhat, disappointing. D. Thompson made, over 200 runs, but he was unreliable with the bat. though his outfielding approached brilliance. Af. Lyon w'as the most improved batsman and also won Air E. Finnimore’s medal for the most, improved field. Our bowling, hacked up by really good fielding, won us more than one match, an»a} taken right throughout our cricket was generally of the highest order; on one occasion, in the final match of the season and at the same time the Cup Final, our fielding was very slip-short, and two catches wore missed that might, have turned the gamp in our direction. I will take the opportunity of extending to Pore wa our heartiest congratulations on winning the championship. “Three of enrr players—H. Lyon, Trevor Lyon and A. Sutcliffe wore chosen in the eliminating round of the Hawke Cup. all doing very well in the match, taking between them 15 of the ISO wickets that fell, while Trevor Lyon I top-scored in the match. In other repIresentative matches helidj during the season, K. Gibbons, I). Thompson and Af. Lyon also gained places. “Our Arkwright Shield team were successful in their rtebut, and row with Marton and Civil Service (Taihape) we have our name engraven on the Shield. Wo were, unfortunate in losing four of our regular players in the course of the season—N. P. D. Meredith, K. Gibbons, K. Cochran and G. T. Kelcher, all leaving the district. K. Gibbons immediately gained a place in the New Plymouth High School First XT. an honour which I am sure pleasert, his one-time club.

“In conclusion I would like to congratulate the members of our team for the splendid spirit of co-operation which existed all through the season, anrt which materially helped to make the captain’s work easier. The thanks of our club are due to Afrs T. Hunt who gave us afternoon tea on Afarch 5, an action which was very much appreciated.”

WEDDING , RICHARDSON—STAFFORD A very pretty wedding took place at the residence of Air and Mrs Francis I Stafford, Stout Street, Gisborne on [ Easter Afonday, when their daughter, L Hazel Eunice, was married to Ralp C. H. Richardson, 8.E., son of Mr and Mrs H. H. Richardson, of Afarton. Rev. Mr Donaldson performed the ceremony. . Mrs Kilpatrick, sister of the bride., presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the room 'on the arm of her father, w’ore a beautiful French frock of cream georgette, trimmed with guipure lace and pearls. She wore silver shoes and her hand-embroidered veil was held in place by a wreath of orange-glossoms. Her shower bouquet consisted of roses, carnations, and chrysanthemums. Miss Elvie Dunning, the chief bridesmaid, wore a shrimp georgette frock beautifully smocked, with crinoline hat to tone and also carried a shower bouquet of roses and fuchsias. Misses Joan Stafford and Joy Doherty, nieces of the bride, wore respectively pale blue and pink crepe de chine frocks daintily tucked. Both wore silver coronets and carried posies. Mr Stanley Halls, cousin of the bride, was best man. As the bride and bridegroom left the room a dainty embroidered horse shoe w’ith streamers (the gift of Mrs D. Mclvor, of Afarton), was thrown over the bridal bouquet. The bride’s mother, Mrs Stafford, wor e a black Ottoman silk dress; the bridegroom’s mother, Mrs Richardsob, a sax blue figured crepe de chine ensemble suit; Mrs A. S. Halls, of Auckland, aunt of the bride, bois de rose pleated crepe de chine gown; the sisters of the bride, Mrs Kilpatrick, a navy repp frock, and Airs Doherty, a navy embroidered costume; Mrs D. S. Martin, of Dunedin, a lavender ensemble suit; (Airs R. H. Williams, Auckland, almond green figured crepe de chine on semblc suit; Mrs C. F. Richardson, Wangaehu, a wine coloured brocaded repp frock, and Mrs Morley Stafford, ensemble suit of rose mauve. After the reception me happy couple entrained for the north, via, Rotorua. The bride travelled in a charming navy charmeline frock trimmed with fawn, and a hat to match. The bride’s gift to the bridegroom was a gold band ring. iThe bridegroom's gift to the bridesmaids w'ere gold armlets and to the bride a beautiful ivory toilet sot. Presents from friends and relations were numerous and costly and showed the high esteem in which the young couple are held. HOOT GIBSON IN “THE SILENT RIDER” Hoot Gibson will appear in a fastmoving drama with a comedy twist that will fascinate from beginning to end, at the Afarton Town Hall this evening. It is described as one of Gibson’s best and every picture-goer knows what that means. BOWLING MABTON v. FEEDING The final interclub match of the season will bo played this afternoon on the Marton green between Afarton and (Foilding. The Marton Club will be re- ,• prosontod by the following:—Paul, ' Duck, Duncan, Brabyn, Hassoll, Goldsi man, Hamer, Stanbury, Hunter, Upchurch, Ferens, Mogridge, Morrison, Manngh, Parkoa, Way, Honnyman, Lourjo, Purnell, Shine, Death and Brown. RANGITIKEI RUGBY UNION The aeeretary of the above Union h.ns two protests In connoc-tion with senior 1 players phiying for junior oluba on Wod= nc-uday last, The jialcombo Club protected against three members of the Kohitfingft Club on the ground that they played aonlor football last season. The Huntervillo Club is protoating

against the Bata Club for playing H. Rauhina, a member of the Ohingaiti Club.

Three senior and three third class games will be played this afternoon. Ohingaiti and Marton seniors at Ohingaiti, Hunterville v. Rata at Rata, and Bulls v. Kotahitanga at Bulls. Bulls thirds moot Rata at Bulls at 1,30 Athletic and Kotahitanga play at Marton and Old Bovs meet Hunterville, al Hunterville at 3 p.m.

UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA’S NEW PREMISES

One of the most imposing buildings recently erected in Marton is the twostorey structure on Broadway which has just been completed for the Union Bank of Australia. Ltd. Built of brick and plastered throughout, aud with an at tractive-looking front, it presents a I very fine appearance aud is a distinct | acquisition to the number of new build- | ings that now adorn Broadway. I The banking chamber is well lighted < with steel casement windows hung on central pivots and, as the size of this chamber is 31ft. by 24ft., thre is sample j room for the bank ’s clients who arc well served with two tellers, and an counter, and the ledger enclosure. The counter tops are of Queensland maple and the fittings of polished heart of ruuu, neatly finished. The manager’s room adjoins the banking chamber and there is also a convenience room for the staff, with the strong room adjoining, the banlung arrangements being well laid out. Opening from Broadway are double doors leading to the private apartments for the manager through a wide hall, an I on the basement floor are the kit- | chon, dining aud drawing rooms, and other conveniences, equipped with the latest design in electric ware. On the second floor there are four comfortable bedrooms, a bathroom, linen press room, and a glass-enclosed sleeping porch, the bedrooms being fitted with builtin wardrobes. The ceilings are a feature of the building, being of beauti-tfully-designed fibrous plaster and are a distinct improvement on the steel ceilings. Th e building was erected by Mr AV. J. Aiderton ,of Wanganui, under the foremanship of Air S. G. French, the painting being carried out. by Mr John Hunter, of Marton. The furnishings were supplied by the Afarton Sash, Door and Timber Co.

Air H. C. Date, manager, states that the bank will remove into its new premises on Wednesday next. ST. STEPHEN’S CHUBCH A# the annual meeting of parishioners of St. Stephen’s Church Rev. J. B. Reed presided. The report and balance sheet showed that the affairs were very satisfactory. Mr P. H. Wood was appointed vicar 's churchwarden and Air A. H. Bill parishioners ’ churchwarden. The vestry was elected as follows:—Mrs A. H. Bill, Messrs E. J. Wilde, P. J. Sladden, & Alartin. J. Staples, G. B. Nitschke, A. C. Al. Sicely and J. Carter. The A’icar announced that on account of ill-health aud family matters he had I decided to go to the Old Country. Sincere regret was expressed at the Vicar’s decision but it was decided to convey to him the parishioners’ appreciation of his services and a wish for renewed health. I The Rev. B. Ashcroft, of Tenui, near I; Masterton. has been approved by the Bishop to fill the vacancy. BANGITIKEI RUGBY UNION ‘j Tn view of the number of inquiries I' as to why the extra charge of three-) pence is made at the gates of all senior matches, the secretary of the Rangitikei Rugby Union states that the surcharge goes to the Injured Playcus Fund, which the Union is conducting this season. Hunterville Seniors. —Peake, Duncan, Chapman, Simpson, Shanley, Me-? Donald, Smith, Hist on, Lumsden, Ross, H. Coleman, Cunningham, Ellery, Wood, Taylor; emergencies, Stewart, Carruthers, Christianson. Rata Seniors. —W. Terry, P. DalzielL G. Hartley, M. Scran eke, Peina, Nerfl

Kane, J. Hartley, H. Rauhina, L. Dalziell, J. Cameron, W. Gotty, W. Kane, G. Stevens, J. Tainru, S. Gibbs; emergencies, D. Downs, Jacko Cameron. Hunterville Thirds.—Cook, White, Follas, Chisholm, Brock, Butement, Powell, Abel, McDonald, Smith, J. Wright, Bartlett, Wright, G. Amer, Watt; emegrencies, Cameron, Wills. Athletic thirds. —R. Baker, Whale, AfcDonald, AlcLaren, Algie, Kenzie, Ledingham, Jackson. Afuir, Windlebum, Dawbin, Cullen, Pierson, Hannan, Calkin; emergencies, L. Baker (forward). Kelcher (back).