MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 20181, 25 June 1928, Page 2

MARTON

FOOTBALL. SOUTH (11) DEFEAT NORTH (9). [ Special "Chronicle” Service, j Heavy showers prior to and during the first spell made the football ground heavy on Saturday and at the end of play the field resembled a cow paddock. However, some bright Rugby was witnessed, South snatching a victory in the last minute of the game. Considering the wintry conditions there was a good attendance. The Glenn Cup was presented by Mr W. S. Glenn, M.P., in 1922, for competition between the North and South teams of this union, the matches resulting since that year (with the captains of the winning team) as follows: 1922, North, A. Harre; 1923, North, A. Harre; .1924, match drawn; 1925, South, N. Kane; 1926, South, J. Chisholm; 1927, North, G. Hartley. South scored two tries, one of which was converted, and a penalty goal, while North scored three unconverted tries. Johnston was the pick of the South, backs, with O’Sten, Stevens, Ellery and Timmins conspicuous in the forwards. For the North Higgins, Potaka, Hartley, Cameron and Walker were the best backs, with Adams, Twist and Gibbs the most prominent forwards.

North (black) won the toss and South (green) kicked off. Stevens dummied through and centred, Hartley finding touch. Good passing by Cameron to Hartley to Potaka. who passed in-field to Hartley, resulted in the North skipper going over. Potaka missed with the kick.—North 3; South 0.

After some solid play Higgins hung on too long and was penalised, Timmins raising the flags.—North 3; South

Johnston corkscrewed through and short-punted, North being penalised for off-side play. Timmins’ kick fell short. North were keeping the greens hemmed in till Stevens broke through. The blacks came again, however, Ledingham just beating a bunch of forwards for the ball. Half time was then called with the score even.

On resuming Adams booted to McLennan, who marked. Cameron was caught off-side, Tahu kicking up and under. The black backs and forwards combined in a passing rush and a sure try was lost when Twist sent out a wild pass to Walker. They were rewarded a minute later, however, Gibbs going over in a forward scramble. Potaka failed to convert.—North 6; South 3.

The greens swfept play to the black line, but Simpson sent them. back. Uru put in a good run but Higgins collared him when he had two men in support. South hooked from a scrum, Johnston sending his backs away, but Uru dropped Ledingham’s pass. Hartley put in a clever run from half-way, using the dummy and fend to advantage. When tackled by the full he passed to Simpson, the winger going over in the corner .Th same player failed to improve.—North 9; South 3. South carried play to the North’s twenty-five, where Ledingham cut through to score well out. Timmins failed with the kick.—North 9; South 6. Wini Kane got away with the ball at his toe, Werea carrying on. A serum resulted from which Johnston initiated a movement, Nero Kane crossing. Timmins made no mistake with the kick and South were two points up.—South 11; North 9. North made strenuous efforts to equalise, but time was called a minute later Mr T.'itj Richardson refereed. Hosking Cup Game. Hunterville Thirds defeated Atheltic Thirds by 3 points to nil for the Hosking Cup. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE A meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held on Friday evening, there being present: Messrs G. B. Gregory (chairman), F. Purnell, J. D. Gorrie, A. P. Matthews, H. C. Date, J. Shine, J. Bush, F. R. H. Brice, T. Low and W. L. Aynsley (secretary). The secretary of the General Post Office wrote stating that the Department ’s engineering staff was at present actively engaged in finalising a scheme for the general improvement of the exchange service at Marton and that the Chamber could rest assured that there would be no undue delay in completing the matter. —It was decided to thank the secretary for his letter and to ask if any definite course of action had yet been decided on. It was decided to forward the following letter to the Wanganui Chamber of Commerce, and also copies to the Minister of Railways, General Manager of N.Z. Railways, and to Mr W. S. Glenn, M.P., with a covering letter, asking for his co-operation:—“My Chamber notes by Press reports that your Chamber recently took action with regard to conditions at Marton Railway Station. For some years past my Chamber has been pressing for further platform cover at the northern end of the Marton station. The ordinary trains to Wanganui leave from an entirely exposed position and passengers suffer much inconvenience in bad weather. Cover is also often inadequate for express mail trains. About two years ago my Chamber met the members of the Railway Board on the site of the cover asked for, and the chairman of the Board admitted the work was needed, but nothing has been done, and the last reply received was to the effect that the cost was too great for the work to be carried out. My Chamber is now pressing the matter again, and would suggest that your Chamber also takes the matter up, and seek the help of Mr W. A. Veitch, M.P., in dealing with it. Mr W. 8. Glenn, M.P., will do what he can to assist. ” The Chamber decided to bear in mind the coming jubilee of the Borough of Marton in September, 1929, and to cooperate as much as possible in the movement.

The Chamber decided to recommend to the Marton Borough Council that owing to the danger involved that the Council take immediate action against all cyclists and drivers of vehicles at nights having no lights and reflectors.

Mr Brice stated that it w r as a matter for congratulation that rates in Marton were remaining the same, while in almost every other centre they were increasing. He thought they should seek all the publicity possible so as to induce people to come and live in Marton. Marton was in a very proud position and it was a credit to the administration of the Council that Marton was keeping abreast of the times without annual increases of rates.

The Mayor (Mr Purnell) referred to the fact that Feilding, with a population of 4000 collected £17,000 in rates, Marton, with 3000 people, collect-

teresting comparison. With the exception of Danncvirke, Marton is the lowe.st rated borough in the Dominion,

MUNICIPAL PICTURES Another star is introduced to the screen with “The Stolen Bride,” the feature attraction at the Marton Town Hall his evening. This is Billie Dove, whose splendid screen work in the past few mouths caused officials of First Nal tional Pictures to advance her to stardom. Ambitious plans for the beautiful actress have been outlined by executives. “The Stolen Bride” is Ihe first American picture to be directed by Alexander Korda. The story was writ* ten and produced by Carey Wilson. MABTON PLUNKET SOCIETLY At the .Tunc meeting of the Marton branch of the Plunket Society Mesdames Wood (in the chair), Ashcroft, Rowan, Rofe, Stevens, Stanford and Sladden and Miss Flower were present. A letter was received from Centra) Council, Dunedin, telling of the arrangements being made for the biennial conference of tho society to be held in Wellington from August 29 to 31. Marton hopes to send at least four delegates, Turakina two, Rata two and Bulls one. It will be a most interesting and important conference, as Sir Truby King will then be back from his visit to England and the Continent. On his reutrn journey he will stay in Honolulu, where he will be joined by Miss Pattrick, Director of Plunket Nursing, to take part in a hig health conference which will be attended by delegates from all over the world. In accordance with the regulations of the general council, Nurse Gorrie’s salary was increased, the committee expressing appreciation of her good work. The nurse’s report for the month was as follows:—Marton: Visits paid 78, vistors to rooms 257 (including Junclion). Rata: Visitors to rooms 44. Bulls: Visitors to rooms 44. Turakina Visitors to rooms 10, visits paid 4. New cases at all offices, 18. On Wednesday last the committee entertained Mrs Harpur who is shortly leaving with Dr. Harpur for a visit to England, at a farewell afternoon tea at Mrs Sladden’s home. About 20 members were present and a very enjoyable nfternoon was spent. Mrs Harpur has been a member of the Plunket Committee and the doctor a member of the Advisory Board and a very good friend to the Society. The good wishes of the Marton branch go with them both for a very pleasant trip and safe return. LOYAL MARTON LODGE There was an attendance of 34 members at the meeting of the Loyal Marton M.U.1.0.0.F. on Friday evening. One candidate was admitted to membership. It was suggested that memorisation the ritual should be made an essential part of the qualification of a candidate for higher office. By this means, the high standard now in evidence would be maintained. A report on the visit to the Manawatu Lodge at Palmerston North was made by one of the party, and it was announced that the card tournament at Sanson with Bulls Lodge was won byMarton. After the lodge closed supper was served and dancing and games indulged in. CRICKET DANCE Dancers can be assured of a good time at the Rangitikei Cricket Association’s dance to be held in the Druids’ Hall, Marton, to-morrow. Excellent music, and a good floor and a good supper will be provided. The object is to raise funds for the erection of a pavilion on the Cricket Grounds and cricketers are especially invited to attend.