MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19829, 2 May 1927, Page 2

MARTON

A AND P ASSOCIATION [ From the “ Chronicle’* ” Special Correspondent. ] The general committee of the A and P Association met on Saturday, the president (Mr H. S. C. Morrison) presiding over a large attendance. The chairman was appointed delegate to the Royal Agriculture Society of New Zealand Conference to be held on May 26 and the chairman and Mr A. S. Coleman delegates to the conference of New Zealand Associations of the North Island to be held at Palmerston North on Thursday, June 16.

The New Zealand Friesian Association was accorded a vote of thanks for two gold medals for most points in Friesian classes, on account of a tie between Messrs Neilson and Son and R. A. Wilson; the New Zealand Milking Shorthorn Association for a donation of £2 2s and West Coast and Manawatu Auctioneers Association for a donation of £4 4s. Messrs Whale Bros, having won their own cup for best draught colt by “Otto,” presented a silver cup (to be won outright) for most points in draughts at the 1928 show. Messrs J. Nicholson (Manakau), J. Cooper (Rapanui), H. B. Johnston (Feilding) and Mrs I. W. Speirs (Levin) wrote congratulating the Society on the success of its recent show and offering suggestions for the next show. Mr I. Jefferson’s name is to be placed on the electors’ roll for the Porewa Riding of the Rangitikei County to represent the Association. It was decided to hold the annual ball on Friday, July 1, and the Marton Premier Orchestra was engaged. Mr Rex Marshall was appointed to 1 fill the vacancy on the committee caused by the resignation of Mr J. H. C. Broad and Mr W. Baker, vice Mr J. Reid. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr F. L. Young for his services as gate steward and clerk of horse events at the recent show. Messrs A. S. Coleman, H. T. Whale, J. G. Simpson, C. E. Vile and the chairman were appointed to revise the list of judges for the Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand. Messrs Christensen and Stanford donated their fee in connection with the recent protest to the funds of the association which was received with thanks. The annual meeting will be held on Monday, May 23. The following are the officers retiring: President, Mr H. S. C. Morrison; vice-presidents, Messrs A. S. Coleman, J. G. Simpson, 11. T, Whale and G. Morris; treasurer, Mr F. R. H. Brice; committee, Messrs I. Jefferson, P. Miller, H. J. Cameron, C. H. Grower, R. J. Moore and G. Lampp the latter is not seeking re-election). Nominations close on Monday, May 9. The secretary presented the statement of accounts and report for the past season which was approved and will be presented to the annual meeting of members. The Association has had a most successful season. RANGITIKEI FOOTBALL Senior Shield Rata 10 Hunterville 3; Marton 7 Ohingaiti 3; Kotahitanga 8 Bulls 6. Third Grade Old Boys 12 Hunterville 3; Athletic 29 Kotahitanga 0; Rata 8 Bulls 0. Saturday’s matches went further to prove that this season’s competitions are going to be keenly contested, and over-keenness led to three players being stood on the line, Mr F. O. Purvey (referee) sending off two third graders at Marton, Dawbin (Athletic) and Chadfield (Kotahitanga). At Rata Mr W. G. Knox sent S. Gibbs off for rough play.

Marton 7 v. Ohingaiti 3 Marton seniors journeyed to Ohingaiti and after a good game, in which Ohingaiti had the best of the opening exchanges, Marton won by 7 points (a penalty goal and a dropped goal, to a try. P. Fogarty potted the goal for Marton and C. Gibbons kicked the penalty goal ,while G. Hall scored for Ohingaiti. Kotahitanga s v. Bulls 6 The above fifteen met at the Bulls Domain, a great deal of interest centreing in the initial meeting of these sides and the spectators wore not disappointed. The natives showed better form in the backs but the vanguards were evenly matched. Rata 10 v. Hunterville 3 Last year’s winners and runners-up respectively met at Rata. A large attendance of spectators was not daunted bv the wintry conditions which prevailed. Rata’s score was made up of two converted tries to an unconverted try. R. Stevens and Taiuru scored for the greens, Nero Kane converting both, while Taylor scored for Hunterville. Air W. G. Knox refereed. THIRD GRADE Old Boys defeated Hunterville at the. Hunterville Domain by 12 points (tries by F. Gibbons, H. Whale and T. Lyon and a penalty goal by F. Gibbons) to a try. Air J. Potaka was referee. Rata and Bulls met at Bulls as a curtain-raiser to the big match, Bulls v. Kotahitangi, Rata winnig by 8 points to nil. Bulls thirds showed improved form but the visitors proved a good side and an eight points margin was a fair criterion of the run of the play. Athletic had an easy win over the visiting Kotahitanga thirds at Marton Park. Tries were scored for the winners by AfcDonald (4)', Dawlin, Jackson and Windelburn one each while Whale converted one and Algie one. Algie also dropped a goal from the field. Mr F. O. Turvey was referee. WOMEN’S DIVISION OF FARMERS’ UNION At the annual meeting of the Alarton branch of the Women’s Division, Afiss Simpson presided. The report stated that the branch started in August last, when Airs Lilburn addressed the first gathering anti 21 members joined. At the next meeting it was decided to help the rest room scheme and for two months the branch Idevoted their time to supporting the “Farmers’ Baby/ 7 with satisfactory results. In February, a successful gar-

I den party was held at “Closeburn.” The membership at the end of the year was 70. Tho following officials were unanimously re-elected: President, Afiss Simpson; vice-presidents: Mrs D. McLean and Airs Fitzherbert; secretary, Mrs I). Simpson; committee: Afesdames F. R. H. Brice, D. Friedrich, Lourie, Ale- • Pherson, A. Stuart and W. F. Stevens. Airs Briant’s resignation from the committee was accepted with regret. A discussion followed as to the adoption of a badge for the Society and suggestions were sent to headquarters. The main business was the discussion of a scheme for a Book Club for the benefit of those to far from towns and libraries. The Society is anxious to make Marton the headquarters of the Club. The Marton branch is keenly in | sympathy with the idea, but so far no satisfactory plan has been evolved for carrying out the scheme. All branches ’ will co-operate in gathering books. ’ Bundles of books, magazines, a sufficient supply for three months, will be ( made up and sent to those in the back blocks wishing to join the club. Nothing definite was decided at the r meeting, but the branch will further , consider the matter and hopes to be ( able to carry out the scheme. “THE AMATEUR GENTLEMAN” ' Richard Barthelmess is a motion ’ picture star who does not believe in the , emotional efficacy of musical accompaniment while “shooting” a scene. “The Amateur Gentleman” is claim- , ed as one of Richard Barthelmess’ best , productions since “Shore Leave,” and ' gives opportunities for romantic adventuring. He wears the picturesque cosI tuine of the Regency period. j It will be screened at the Afarton Town Hall to-night, with another episode of the serial, ‘‘The Perils of } the Wild.” On Wednesday —The stage success—- ’ “Havoc,” will be shown. RETURNED SOLDIERS’ ASSOCIA- ’ TION The annual meeting and “smoko” of the Alarton branch of tho above As- _’ sociatiou was held in Scott’s dining t rooms on Friday evening. Air G. B. I Gregory presided over a record attendance and a very enthusiastic gathering. , Ajpologies were received from MajorGeneral Young, Alajor Batten and Sergt-Alajor Downey.

The report dealt fully with the operations of the branch for the past year, and referred to the cash purchase system which was inaugurated two years ago and which gave members discounts from 5 to JO per cent on the necessities of life, also the benefit derived by members who wore not physically fit through active service. Their main source of revenue was derived from the sale of popies and in one year £45 was paid to the Marton Borough Council. This amount being subsidised was the means of providing employment for several returned soldiers. On

another ocacsion, £2O was voted to Palmerston North to relieve ment. This year, 600 poppies were dis-

posed of by the ladies. In conclusion, the report appealed to the returned soldiers to join the Association and ,help the executive who were working so zealously for their benefit. They felt confident that with an early start this season there was no reason why the coming year should not show a return to their old membership. The statement of accounts showed that the branch started with a credit of £2O 3s 3d and that £ll 5s was received in subscriptions, £4O Ils from sale of poppies, and sundries £2 14s. The payments amounted to £39 10s 3d, leaving a credit balance of £35 3s. With £6l 10s Id in the Savings Bank and other items. Teh assets set down at ’£lo4 2s 3d, out of which £2l 2s Id is due to the employment fund and £l6 Is 2d to the sick and benevolent fund. The report and balance sheet were adopted and an honorarum of £8 8s was voted to the retiring secretary (Air C. C. McDonald), and £2 2s to the auditor (Air A. V. Brown). The following officers were elected: President, Mr G. B. Gregory; secretary, Air G. Den bow : treasurer, Air W. AlcCully; committee, Messrs C. C. AfcDonald, H. Baxter, F. Johnston and officers ex officio. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Alayoress (Airs Purnell) and Airs A. H. .Bill and their assistants for their services in disposing of poppies. Four members of the Wanganui branch of the Legion of Frontiersmen attended by invitation and Lieut. Alinnill addressed the meeting, explaining the. objects of the Association, stating that it afforded a large number of men of the most useful kind who are debarred by age, by occupation, or by residence abroad from belonging to the Regular and Territorial Forces of the Crown, an opportunity to take a share in the defence of their country. Only those are eligible for admission to the Legion who have lived on or beyond the frontiers of the Empire, or who have been trained in military or in naval service. Alen who have learned to ride and to shoot, as well as to shift for themselves on a pinch, are of the type required for this corps, which hopes to be utilised when needed as an irregular mounted force for sharp-shoot-ing, scouting and intelligence purposes. Though the Corps has only been in existence about 20 years there arc nowover 17,000 men enrolled in the Legion throughout the w’orld. The speaker stated that it was their ambition to link up with Bulls, Alarton and Mangaweka and thus form a circle from Waverley to Rangitikei. He also appealed to the members to stick to their Association and not let it slide into oblivion, the same as other branches had done.

At the conclusion of the business the Alarton Premier Orchestra entertained the members with a programme of selections whilst they indulged in a light supper. The chairman then gave the. toast of the King which was followed by “Headquarters” (Air F. Johnston—• Air G. Denbow), “Army, Navy and Services’* (Mr Curran —Air A. Way), “Fallen Comrades” (Air G. B. Gregory—Mr E. Taylor), “Sisters and Nurses” (Mr C. C. McDonald —Air S. Abel. The chairman referred to the excellent services rendered by the Alayoress and lady helpers on Poppy Day and the entertaining of returned soldiers on Anzac Day, and also to the entertainment provided by the orchestra and vocalists, a vote of appreciation being carried by acclamation. During the evening, Afcssrs J. Gibson and G. Harvey sang a duet for which they were recalled, and Alcssrs J. Gibson, G. Harvey and S. Abbott wore heard in song, whilst Lieut. Alennill, as

an elocutionist, proved very popular. The singing of “Wee Doch and Doris” and the National Anthem terminated the most successful gathering ever held by the branch. “THE WISHING CAP” By special request, the operetta, “The Wishing Cap,” will be staged to-inorrow evening by the pupils of the Marton District High School. On account of the inclement weather last Tuesday it was deemed advisable to postpone the entertainment till to-mor-row evening, when it is hoped that the public will show their appreciation of the children’s efforts. On Friday evening the young artists were accorded a very enthusiastic reception at Bulls, where they showed to great advantage, the coloured lights adding materially to the production of tho operetta. Coloured lights will be used at Alarton and the experience gained by the pupils’ recent performances should enable them to improve on their first effort which was so well received here. GENERAL The Rangitikei County Council meets on Thursday next. The Marton Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club ball will be held on Friday, June 10. The Alarton Chrysanthemum Show opens in the Alarton Town Hall on Thursday and will be continued on Friday. Excellent entertainments have been arranged for each evening, and the best talent from Palmerston North are taking part. Schedules for the showmay be obtained from Air W. H. Brown, secretary. On account of the recent wet weather the Alarton bowling green was closed for the season on Friday last and the match between Alarton and Feilding, set down for Saturday, was abondonecl. At the Alarton Court on Saturday morning before Alessrs H. H Richardson and D. Ingle, J.P’s., Alorris Livingston was fined 7s 6d, with costs 10s, for riding a cycle without a light on Wellington Road on the evening of April 27.