MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 20128, 23 April 1928, Page 2

MARTON

WOMENS’ DIVISION OF FARMERS’ UNION The annual meeting of the Marton I branch of the Women’s Division of I New Zealand Farmers’ Union will be held in the Afarton Jockey Club’s rooms at 2.30 this atfernoon (Monday). The report and balance sheet will be presented and the election of officers will take, place. MARTON JUNCTION SCHOOL HEADMASTER’S REPORT At the annual meeting of householders at Marton Junction School this evening the headmaster (Mr E. A. Tcmpleman) will present the following annual report;— In presenting the annual report for th© year just concluded I have much pleasure in stating that the period must be considered as the most successful since the school was opened, some five years ago. The average attendance was 173 and indications point to this number being exceeded for the ensuing twelve months. The school has been fortunate in maintaining the same staff of adult teachers for the past two years and this has enabled the pupils to make steady and continued progress from class to class. The probation teachers having passed the necessary entrance examinations left the school for the Teachers’ Training College at AVellington and three now trainees have taken their placesj. Tn© school has now n total of eight teachers. Examination Results The result of the annual examination for the sixth standard was very satisfactory, 19 pupils gaining proficiency 1 competency, while failures were nil. In a district writing comeptiton, winners secured prizes valued, at £4, in addition to which nearly £6 was won in an essay competition promoted by the local Agricultural and Pastoral Association. Several senior boys are entrants for a district mangold growing competition—their crops being now under observation by the Government Agricultural Department.

The pupils, both boys and girls again acquitted themselves well on the athletic field, winning the Rangitikei, School Sports Shield last December. The boys once again won the football shield. The annual picnic and children’s ball were pronounced successes, and very much enjoyed by all present. It is gratifying to report that the Wanganui Education 80. d’s officials have again awarded an Environment Certificate to the school as a recognition of the work d-one in beautifying the grounds.

During the year I have received loyal support from the teaching staff, and the members of the school staff, mittee have been untiring in their efforts to obtain money for furths improvements to the school grounds. These gentlemen worked very hard indeed and are deserving of all praise from both teachers and parents. ANZAC MEMORIAL The thirteenth anniversary of Anzac Day will be commemorated by a combined service in the Alarton Park on Wednesday at 2.30 p.m. FARMERS’ UNION PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE MEETING Mr K. W. Dalrymple presided over the meeting of the AVellington Centrat Provincial Executive of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union in Feilding cm Friday when Air R. Gray, represented Marton branch and Air L. AlcLean Hunteville.

The Dominion secretary forwarder! a copy of amendments to the Arbitration Act and enclosed also Professor Alurphy’s comment upon it. Discussing the statement recently made that fawn labourers should be brought within the scope of the Act, it was pointed out that a large majority of farm workers themselves were against being included in the operations o the Act. Several speakers contended that such a step would be inadvisable owiing to the present state of the primary indus-

A further letter was received from the Dominion secretary dealing with the Arbitration Act and also the National Industries Conference and it was stated that the executive had forwarded a protest against inadequate representation of farmers at the conference. The letter explained, howevei, that the excutive was apparently under a misapprehension about the matter, as the farming (t intercsts had been allow cd 15 representatives at the confer-

On a communication being received from the provincial secretary concerning the re-actmcnt of the Daylight Saving Bill, it was decided to petition settlers of the district to protest against such possible legislation being enacted next session of Parliament.

On the motion of Air Grice it was resolved that the executive approve of an amendment rule admitting the women's division of the union to representation at the Dominion conference. Several speakers spoke in terms o> high praise of the work of the Women’s division.

It was arranged to hold the next annual provincial conference in FeiitTing on May 30 and 31, and e matter of arranging the order paper was left in the hands of the chairman and secretary. RANGITIKEI RUGBY GAMES SUMMARISED Senior: Hunterville 13 v. Athletrc S; Bulls 8 v. Tokorangi 0; Rata 12 v. Alartbn 7. Third grade: Hunterville 3 v. Halcombo 0; Athletic 0 v. Old Boys 0. The official season opened on Saturday when club matches were played throughout the Union. There are six teams in the senior competition and everything points to an interesting season. Tokorangi and Athletic have revived their teams and will be seen in action this year, while Ohingaiti and Kotahitanga are not fielding teams in this district. Rata (12) v. Martcjn (7) The initial competition match of the season was played at Alarton Park, a

strong cold nor ’westerly blowing across the ground. Rata won by two tries and a penalty goal to an unconverted try and a field goal. Glimpses of good Rugby were seen on both sides and it was not till the last quarter-hour of play that Rata showed supremacy. Marton won the toss and Rata kicked off. Walker secured from a scrum and kicked through but Cameron cleared. A Alarton forward got off-side ana Laird kicked clown field but Walker saved by going clown to the rush. From a scrum in green territory, Rata hooked but Porter charged the kick down and a line out resulted. A Rata hooker lifted his foot and Twist found the line, and shortly afterwards Rata touched down.

From the drop out, Smith gathered in and kept the greens hemmed in, another force down resulting. Taira found the line past half-way, Rata getting the ball from the line-out. A promising movement broke down by Potaka failing to take Hartley’s pass. Smith had an unsuccessful shot ar goal, the ball going wide. Matton were again knocking at the door and Walker got over for a good try under the posts. Caincross failed with the kick. Marton 3; Bata 0. The Marton forwards swept down field and the greens had a busy time keeping them out. A series of lineouts followed, Bata eventually cleared. A brilliant run down the side line in which Potaka and Downes participated broke down when Smith grassed the latter. Green, took a free-kick and Twist sent them back to half-way with a good kick. For an infringement Rata were penalised and Twist found the line. Gibbs sent the red and whites back to their own territory but G. Hartley missed a free kick in a handy position. T. Hartley threw forward and a scrum resulted, but Smith relieved by finding the line. Potaka essayed a pot at goal but it failed to rise. Rata kept up the pressure but a force down saved the situation. Twist was caught off side and Potaka took the kick but a man in front caused a scrum and Marton again were penalised. Green found the uprights with a good kick. Marton 3; Rata 3. A free on their line saved Marton for a time but the greens were nearly over when Tauru lost possession and a force resulted. Potaka and Hartley with clever passing were nearly through but Thompson upset Hartley. Half time saw honours easy. Shortly after play recommenced, Gronn was penalised and Green kicked his second goal. Rata 6; Marton 3. T. Hartley was brought in from the wing to behind the green pack, the other backs going out one. This combination proved superior, the ball passing time and again through the chain of backs. Gibbs kicked through but Smith cleared. A line-out resulting. Fletcher kicked too hard and spoilt a good opening. Walker ran into the bunch of forwards but Smith picked up and quickly potted a good goal, putting Marton a point ahead. Marton 7; R'ata 6. Spurred on by their success the red and whites came again and compelled Rata to force. Smith took a free, but it fell short, Bata again forcing, Bata swept down field, Twist being pulled up for off-side play. Green’s kick hit an up-right and rebounded into play, but Marton cleared. The Rata pack, using,their weight to advantage, forced the red and whites back and give and take play followed till G. Hartley made a great opening for Taiuru to go over well out. Green’s kick fell short. Bata 9; Marton 7. Marton were compelled to force down and Bata again came to the fore, J. Gibbs going over. Green failed with the kick. Rata 12; Marton 7. Time was then called. Mr E. Rivers carried the whistle. THIRD GRADE Athletic v. Old Boys This match, played as a curtain raiser to the Rata-Marton game resolved itself into a pointless draw. Both sides played good football. Mr Crawford was the referee. MUNICIPAL PICTURES. At the Marton Town Hall to-night the First National Picture “Dance Magic,” will be screened, in which ire featured Ben Lyon, Pauline Starke and Louis John Bartel. Coming on Thursday (special) “The Sorrows of Satan,” at 'ordinary prices.