MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19844, 19 May 1927, Page 2

MARTON

“PRISONERS OF THE STORM.” [ From the ** Chronicle’s ” Special Correspondent. ] Another thrilling and high-geared story from the pen of James Oliver Curwood has been made for motion pictures in “Prisoners of the Storm,” the Universal-Jewel which will be shown at the Marton Town Hall on Saturday evening. MABTON GOLF CLUB Tn fine weather, a nogey competition was held on Tuesday on the Marton links with the following results:— Mrs A. Marshall and Miss Lambert tied for first place with 5 up; Mrs Crawford was second, all square; and Miss Marshall third with 2 down. There were twenty rompetitors. YESTERDAY’S FOOTBALL Old Boys (10) v. Hunterville (5) The above teams met at Marton Park and a very exciting game ensued. Mcßeath was easily the best forward on the ground, while Atkinson and Hoffman worked hard. The game would probably have had a different complexion on it had R. Lowry been in his brother’s place in the backs in the first half. He played a great game throughout and' in the second half was very unlucky in not getting across. Give and take play followed the kick off until Taaffc set his backs in motion and the ball travelled out to Brind but the winger was well tackled. From a line-out on the half w'ay line McBeath broke away and passed to Atkinson who scored beside the posts. Barry found no difficulty in converting. Shortly afterwards Barry had a pot at goal. His kick went wide, but Prince following up fast picked up and scored well out. Barry found the uprights with a good kick. Half-time was called shortly afterwards with the score 10-0. The second half opened with Hunterville pressing hard. Hunterville backs got going and R. Lowry gained possession, put in a great run down the side line, and centred. Adkins coming up fast secured to cross the line between the posts. Abel converted. From a scramble Hoffman broke away but Rawson found the line with a good kick. At this juncture the game ended leaving Old Boys winners by 10-5. Mr F. Martin refereed. Bata v. Halcombe. Bata juniors journeyed to Halcombe yesterday and played a drawn game with the local fifteen, each team scoring an unconverted try. The game was even and a welcome absence of rough play was noticeable. Halcombe attacked from the kick-off and Anderson scored, but failed to convert. E. Downes broke away for Rata and on reaching the full-back, he passed infield. The pass went astray, but shortly afterwards Cameron touched down. The kick failed. Both teams had many chances in the second half with free kicks, but lacked a first-class goal-kicker. Mr AV. G. Knox refereed. Athletic v. Ohingaiti. This game was played at Ohingaiti and the Athletic team won by 9 points (two penalties by Ledingham and a try by Greenwood). Mr L. J. Thompson was referee. Kotahitanga v. Bulls. Kotahitanga defeated Bulls at Bulls by 37 points to nil. FARMERS’ UNION A meeting of the Marton branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers’ Union was held on Thursday afternoon. Miss Simpson presiding over a good attendance. The main business was in connection with the formation of a branch of the book club, and a letter was read from the secretary of Masterton branch stating how successful the club was working in that centre. The scheme, it was explained, was to send,' parcels of books and magazines to women in the out districts at intervals of three months. Members would pay an annual subscription of 2/6 and in each locality they would form themselves into circles so that the parcels could be freely circulated before being returned to headquarters. It was considered that not only members, but all book lovers, would; be willing to support such a worthy object by donating books or magazines, and it was decided to endeavour to secure a central room in Marton where books could be collected and sent out. Failing this, a member offered a room in her house for this purpose and a supporter of the scheme offered* to act as secretary, to receive books and distribute them. Miss Simpson stated that efforts were being made to secure a reduction in the railway freights on parcels used in connection with the scheme. The secretary (Mrs D. Simpson) will

l be pleased to receive any books so that I the work can be commenced locally imI mediately. PLUNKET SOCIETY The committee meeting for May of j the Plunket Society was attended; by ' Mesdames Sladden (in the chair), Pur- ; nell, Ingle, Kerr,. Townshend, Stevens, 1.1. Howard, D. Simpson, Misses Flower I and Cook. Apologies were received fium Mrs Harpur and Mrs P. H. AVood. The secretary read the balance sheet which harl been audited and had, with the annual report, been sent to central council to be passed before going into the printer’s hands. After discussion arrangements were made for distributing the reports to ah subscribers and for the annual general meeting which will be held as soon as the reports can be got out. A letter from Mr Gordon Elliott was read, stating that it would he some weeks before the “His Niece” Co. i would be able to give a performance in Marton, as it was only just taking up work for the winter. The Plunket nurse’s report for April gave the following figures: Tn Marton, 4 new baby cases, 5 expectant mothers 190 visitors to rooms, 95 visits to homes, casual cases 3. Bulls visited once, 18 at the rooms, Turakina visited once, 6 at the rooms; Rata visited twice, 21 at the rppms. One mother , amd, baby went to Karitanc Stewart Hospital. EUCHRE PARTIES There was a large attendance at the euchre party held in the Junction School on Tuesday evening and another enjoyable evening was spent. Prizes were won by Miss M. Kelcher and Mr H. E. Corston. Dancing was later held. The ladies dispensed supper.

The Ladies’ AVelfare League in connection with the Marton District High School, also held a euchre party on Tuesday evening, the attendance an»d interest displayed being favourable indications for the result of the series. Prizes were won by Mrs F. Johnston and Mr G. Whitney, while consolations were awarded to Mrs North over and Mr AA r . Hamer.