MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 20106, 27 March 1928, Page 5

MARTON

A. AND P. ASSOCIATION [ Special “ Chronicle ” Service ] The general committee of thq A. and P. Association met on Saturday evening, there being present: Messrs A. S. Coleman (chairman), G. Morris, K. Stevens, K. Scoon, 11. Morrison, E, Galpin, F. Brice, A. Theed, AV. O. Gordon, R. Marshall, E. Thoms, S. Gray, AV. F. Stevens, F. Rickman, C. E. Vile, S. Morrison, J. II- McLean, E. C. Netherclift, D. McLean, 11. Coleman and secretary.

Votes of thanks were accorded al! the judges at the recent show.

Messrs A. C. M. Parkinson’s and J. A. Bush’s resignations as members were accepted with regret.

It was decided that the challenge cup for most points in Jersey classes be awarded to Mrs I. W. Speirs.

Air Alan Marshall, who is on a world tour, resigned as a member of the committee l»ut. stated that on his return to New Zealand he would be pleased to give his services again in the interests of the Association. —The resignation was accepted with, regret.

A circular was read from the New Zealand Royal Agricultural Society, in which new regulations to govern sideshows were set out—The committee agreed to support the whole of the regulations. A communication was received from the Wellington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals protesting against the exhibition of freak and deformed animals by showmen, and asking for the society’s support in excluding such exhibits from the grounds at future shows.—The committee decided to support the Society in its request. As a result of the disqualification of two of his sheep in natural condition (Southdowns), Air R. J. Moore wrote stating that he considered the judge had been censored through the action of the committee and resigned as a member of the committee.—Air Aloore’s resignation was accepted with regret, members of the committee stating that Air Aloore had been a very useful member of the committee during his long term of office.

Alessrs. K. A. Williams, A. Peffer and G. Aloflitt were elected members.

The chairman referred feelingly to the sudden death of the late Air R. B. Kilgour at Levin, who had been a most ardent supporter and also secretary of the Association for a number of years and moved that a letter of condolence be forwarded to the relatives of the late Mr Kilgour, which was carried in silence.

The chairman, in presenting the cup won by Air C. E- Vile, for most points in purebred Southdowns (donated by the late Air A. D. Cockburn) referred to the high standard which Air Vile’s flock had attained throughout the North Island by the introduction of high-class sheep from Home. Air Vile w-‘>s now one of the most notable feeders and exhibitors of Southdowns. In replying, Air Vile stated that it had been his ambition to breed the be s t sheep possible and it was pleasing to know that his efforts had been successful, as he had four cups this season. He wished the Association still further success at its shows which were becoming more popular every year. Air G. Alorris, vice-president, then presented three challenge cups to the president (Air A. G- Coleman) as follows: Cup for most points in fat sheep and lamb classes (donated by Alessrs. A. S. Coleman and' Son;) cup for best three wethers (freezing wcig’.t) donated by Air H. 8. C. Aforrison;’ and the cup presented by Air A. S- Coleman for most points in fat sheep. Air W. 1-1. Gibbons was presented with the cup for most points in crossbred dairy cattle (donated by the late Air A. D. Cockburn). At the conclusion of the business the president entertained the committee, when several toasts were enthusiastically honoured.

VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE. The annual meeting of the Fire Brigade was held on Friday evening, Superintendent R. Anderson presiding. The following officers were elected: Superintendent, R. Anderson; Lieutenant. H. Dudley; No. 1 Foreman, R. Gordon; No. 2 Foreman, 8. Henderson; treasurer, R. A. Anderson; secretary, L. Alclndoc; auditor, F. Natherly. The brigade decided to forward an invitation to the United Districts of the Fire Brigades’ Association of Hawke's Bay to hold the annual conference of the Fire Brigades’ Association at Marton at Easter, 1929, as the Alarton Fire Brigade will then be celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Superintendent Anderson was appointed the Brigade’s delegate to the conference at Alasterton in April. It is the intention of the brigade to hold euchre parties during the winter in order to augment the entertainment fund. BOWLING. Following is the- draw for the next round in the Handicap Singles:—Todd (8) v. Smart (4); Atkinson (scr.) v. Duncan (scr.), Alarr (3) v. Hamer (scr.).The games must be completed by April 4. EVENING SPORTS.

On Thurs(|ay evening the final of a scries of three meetings for the A.G.S.W. rose bowl competition will be held in the Alarton Park.

Considerable interest is being evinced in these meetings, as last Thursday evening’s meeting testified, and it is anticipated that in addition to the rose bowl, trophies will be given to all winners of the different events. The gate money received vill bo devoted to improvements on the Park and application is to be made to the Borough Council for a £ lor £ subsidy. The following events will be decided on Thursday evening:—Cycling: Quarter, half, mile and two miles. Running: 100, 220, 880 yards and 1 mile, and a number of novel and interesting events will also bo contested. The Hunterville Pipe Band will‘also be in attendance. MOTOR ACCIDENT. On Saturday evening AFiss Nola Strawbridge, who was cycling along Wellington Road, was knocked down by a car driven by Air J. Alley, and sustained injuries to her head, but is now reported to be progressing satisfactorily. ‘ ‘ PARTNERS AGAIN. ’ ’ One day on the set where Henry King was directing the Samuel Goldwyn production, “ Partners Again,” at the Alarton Town Hall on Wednesday evening, Alexander Carr, who is so well-knjpwn for his annual interpretation of the role of ’crlmutter, was approached by an atmospheric player. “I remember you, Air Carr/’ he said, 4< iu

your last stage production.’ “Yes?” [queried Carr. “What will you do next on the stage?” came the question. “I would love to do ‘Othello’,’’ replied Carr. “Well, whatever you do, I know you’ll be funny!” And the interview ended abruptly.

CRICKET. AIATCH ABANDONED. Owing to rain setting in on Saturday afternoon fhere was no play in the Huntcrvillc-Alarton match, to have been played at Huntcrville. This was a great disappointment to players and supporters alike as the game was in the nature of a final.

Junction forfeited to Colts and it would seem that the young team now have second place as the HuntervilleAlarton game was subsequently abandoned. Rangitikei v. Taihape. On Saturday Rangitikei will meet Taihape on the Alarton ground. The Rangitikei team will be: —Arkwright, Cameron, Hallwood, Louric, Lyon, K. Alarshall, AlcKenzie, Alerwood, Alowbray, Staples, Swainson; twelfth man, Broad; reserves, Biss arpl Stewart. Umpire, Air F. Al artin. The match will start at 10.30 a.m. Porewa v. Broadway.

Porewa Club meets Broadway on Wednesday next with the following team:—Cameron (2), Fullerton-Smith (2), Lambert, Louric, Alarshall, Alaturin, Oliver, Smith and Swainson. MARTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. The Council met last evening, there being present: The Alayor (Air F. Purnell) and Crs. J. A. Bush, G .B. Gregory, T‘. Barton, A. J. B. Siccly, A. AlcKenzie, R. J. Aloore, J. D. Gorrie and H. Y. Cameron. Air J. Alogridgc wrote offering to pay the sum of £6, being half the cost of forming and tar sealing the footpath in front of his residence, Al a under Stre e t. —A ccopt c d.

Alessrs F. R. IL Brice and Co. wrote offering the property next the Rest Room, High Streep for sale on behalf of the owner, Air S. H. Russell.—The Council has no idea of purchasing further property.

Alessrs Fullerton-Smith and Co., on behalf of Dr. Crawford, applied for the Council’s consent to a subdivision of his property in Skerman Street.— Agreed to. The Rangitikei Rugby Union was granted permission to use the eastern side of Alarton Park.

The Council decided to take action against motorists who exceeded the speed limit through the town. The gas manager reported I hat the gas ranges had proved satisfactory.