RANGITIKEI

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 72, Issue 197, 20 August 1929, Page 3

RANGITIKEI

MARTON MABTON DISTRICT A. AND P ASSOCIATION The general committee met on Saturday evening there being present Messrs C. E. Vile (chairman), S. Gray, W. O. Gordon, A. Yardley, H. W. Smith K. Scoon, A. R. Gibson, A. Wing, A. S. Coleman, K. Stevens, H. S. C. Morrison, E. Thoms, F H. Dexter, H. W. Collier, E. Gudopp, P. Miller, D. McLean, F. Rickman, F. McLean, S. W. Morrison, G. Morris, J. Griffin and A. Way (secretary). On account of the T ’ -owhenua Association’s show being held on January 28 and 29, it was decided to revert to the original date of the Marton Show, Wednesday, February 27, 1930.

The secretary of the Marton Dog Trials’ Club wrote stating that owing to the disbandment of the club, the balance in hand (about £10) had been voted to the Association. A vote of thanks was carried by acclamation. Manaw&tu-Oroua branch of Pig Breeders’ Association forwarded resolution that in pig classes at A. and P. shows 4, 8 and 14 months be the respective age limits in the younger sections, and that it would be of great value if these classes were universally adopted.—Referred to pig schedule committee, also suggestion that classes for Duroc be added. Masterton A. and P. Association stating that the class for fat lambs for London would be as follows: Pen of four lambs, Down-Longwool cross (woolly or shorn) to be under 421 b. freezing weight. The lambs to be forwarded to Wellington Meat Export Works at Ngahauranga for kiling and forwarding to Henry S. Fitter and Son’s, London for their report and account sales. The pizes suggested were: First £3 3s; second £2 2s; third, £1 Is. Referred to sheep schedule committee. The report of the annual conference of New Zealand A. and P. Associations of the North Island was read and received. The Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand forwarded extracts from the Budget relating to taxation. After a discussion it was resolved (1) That the present exemption for mortgages stand and that the supertax does not commence until £20,000 unimproved value and that all land not suitable for subdivision should be exempted from super-tax; (2) that this meeting objects to more tax on profits derived from farming as outlined in the Budget.” Copy of resolution to be forwarded to Prime Minister (Sir Joseph Ward), Hon. G. J. Coates and Mr J. Hogan, M.P. Sports committee wrote thanking committee for donation of £25 towards the carnival. A requisition was received from the Town Queen committee for a similar donation. It was resolved that as the committee has already donated a sum of £25 towards the erection of a grandstand on the Marton Park. The committee regretted that it could not make another donation towards the same object. The following new' members were elected, Messrs K. G. Dfljzicll, Hunterville and W. Gracey, Bulls-Turakina Road. A vote of condolence was accorded the relatives of the late Mr Peter Brown, a member of the Association. Abraham and Williams, Ltd. were granted the loan of a loading race. The sheep and cattle schedule committees will meet next Saturday evening at 7.30 and the horse and competition schedule committee on Thursday, August 22, at 7.30 p.m.

MARTON QUEEN CARNIVAL PICTURES FOR TOWN QUEEN On Wednesday the picture entertainment in the Marton Town Hall will be for the benefit of the Marton Town Qjieen, when a first class double star programme will be screened. Marie Dressier and Polly Moran will be starred in “Bringing up Father,” the year’s greatest comedy—a riot, a roar and a stampede of mirth. Supported by Lewis Stone and Marceline Day in “Freedom of the Press,” Peter B; Kine’s sensational newspaper story. Ordinary prices Is 6d and Is will be charged and seats may be booked at Mogridge’s without any extra charge. This is a splendid opportunity of witnessing 8 first class programme and helping to build the grandstand in the Marton Park. MARTON PLUNKET SOCIETY

The committee meeting for August was held on the 12th in the Plunket Nurses’ rooms. Present: Mesdames Sladden (in the chair), F. C. Wilson, Stevens, Harpur, Ingle, Stanford, R. Harris, Rowan and Miss Cook. Apologies were received from Mesdames Wood, Tidy and D. Simpson. Letters were read from Mrs Crawford and the secretary .at Wanganui on the subject of the recent annual general meeting and also one from Canon Williams about a Maori family where the Plunket Nurse has been attending the baby. The resignation of Mrs Kerr, owing to her departure from Marton, was received with regret. A copy of the central council’s general expenses for the year 1928-29 » T as received and read to the meeting. These expenses are shared equally by the branches according to the nurses employed and Marton’s quota came to £l3 19s. Copies of the report of the general conference, held in Wellington last August, were handed to those present. The recent visit of Miss Lindschau was then discussed so that those who were not able to meet her, might know about the object of her stay in New Zealand. She is one of the Australian nurses who came to Dunedin some seven or eight years ago to take up Plunket training; after that she was matron at Christchurch Karitane for two and a half years, doing splendid work. She has been in Adelaide for some time and when Sir TrubyKing was in Australia last month, he arranged with her to return to New Zealand for a few weeks to bring herself completely up-to-date in all the most recent and then to go to Sydney to take charge of the Karitane Hospital there. This is a very responsible post and one for which Miss Lindschau is excellently fitted. She is staying at each of th* Karitane Hospital centres, and is also visiting country branches, as she hopes to be

able to start similar branches in the country in New South Wales. She is a very good speaker and gave the committee members who met a most interesting talk. The plunket nurse’s report for July gave the following figures: Marton, 279 visits to the Marton rooms; 13 to the Junction room; 34 at Bulls; 18 at Turakina and 12 at Rata. There were five new baby cases, eight casual cases, six letters received and 24 telephone calls for advice attended to. Ninety ”isits were paid to homes.

LOYAL MARTON LODGE There was an attendance of 30 at the fortnightly meeting of the above Lodge on Friday evening. Reports showed that several members were still on the sick list, and two had declared off. Good progress was being made by those still on. One new member was admitted and two proposed. The membership is now well past the 100 mark not including honorary members. The finances are in sound condition notwithstanding heavy drains for sick pay. It was arranged to invest a futher sum of £lOO in municipal debentures. The lecture mistress, Sis. L. S. Fowler, admitted several members to the White Degree. The quarterly summoned meeting will be held next Lodge night, 30th. inst. After Lodge closed the members engaged in friendly card games. A competition is to be staged for next meeting. TAIHAPE-RANGITIKEI DEFEATS MANAWATU. On Saturday morning a combined team, representing the Taihape and Rangitikei schools, met the Msyiawatu primary representatives at Palmerston North, and won a good game, by six points to nil. The teams were as follow: Taihape - Rangitikei (dark green): Bending, Karatau, Hurley, Keats, W. Lloyd, Wilkie. Graham, Beiliss, J. Lloyd, Gordon, Blake, Durham, Gibbons, Goldsack, Fowler. Manawatu (green and white): Hill, Heapey, J. Hchir, C. Hehir, Evans, Lloyd, Arnott, Ward, Robbie, Mutch, Pye, Gilchrist, Tweedale, Grinrod, Rossiter. At half time the score was 3 —o, Fowler scoring a try, while in the second spell Wilkie got across for the second try. The visitors were hospitably entertained.

RANGITIKEI RUGBY. NOTES BY “OBSERVER.” Our “reps.” first loss —and why? On Thursday Rangitikei representatives met Taranaki <‘B” at Eltham, in the first representative match of the season, suffering defeat by 28 points to 8. There were many who expected Rangitikei to go under, but few entertained the thought of a twenty point loss. When one realises that Rangitikei entered one of the Rugby strongholds of New Zealand to meet a team which earlier in the season had beaten the first fifteen of their province by a fifteen point margin, the greens’ loss is relieved. It is to be hoped the Rangitikei players have learnt many lessons from the trip—they certainly should havd.

It was in the rearguard that Rangitikei were so hopelessly outclassed. Throwing the ball about in lighthearted fashion from the kick-off, it was soon evident that the fast-moving Taranaki backs were picking . many holes in a weak defence. Hohaia was initiating passing movements from all parts of the field and the other inside men (Robinson and Hunter) were combining with him in brilliant style. Had this fine trio been checked parly in the game by solid tackling, they may not have played such a care-free open game. Success begets confidence and the Taranaki men found early that by taking the ball at top and running straight they could often cut out three or four men and make the work of their centre and wingers a compara* tively easy job. Such a state of affairs from a Rangitikei point of view should have never existed and in club matches this season both Shanley and Gardiner have done good defensive work. Early in the match Shanley brought off several good tackles besides making one fine run, but as the game progressed he joined the “tag touchwood’ ’brigade while Taranaki were piling up a good score. Hartley, occupying the centre three-quarter position, was just as weak as his colleagues and appeared to be saving himself . tor last Saturday’s club final. The wingers D. Cameron and Ledingham, Hao often two or three opposing players to cope with, but even a third of the lastmentioned number was too much for them. It is only fair to mention that in Ledingham’s case he' played on for fully twenty-five minutes with an injured hand (since identified as one broken in two places) but during the time he was fit he allowed several players to brush past him. MacKenzie, as custodian, had a gruelling afternoon in his initial representative match, and appeared nervous at the commencement, but taken right through he could not be called an utter failure, for his fielding of the ball in the second half was good and it was not. strange to see two men confronting him at once. He tackled too, though he let at least two men over for tries, but MacKenzie on those two occasions made attempts at grassing his men, but was left standing by a great swerve on the part of Crawford and a strong fend (although he went low), and let the second man across. However, it is a full-back s job to bring his men to earth, *nd judging by MacKenzie’s omission from the n'ext representative side the selector e’ould not have been pleased by his performance. It is to be hoped that “ Mae ’ ’will not be disheartened at being dropped, as he is young, has a good style, and thg Taranaki skipper confided to the writer after the match that he regarded the Bulls club player as a custodian with possibilities. Johnston at half did his work well but the play of the other backs must have been heart-breaking to him. A much brighter story can be told about the work of the Rangitikei forwards, who strove might and mam to make up for the many deficiencies ot their rearguard. Taranaki, though exhibiting superiority at every point in thS backs, had met their match in the forwards. Piloted by O’Sten every man did his share, HolSies and Dawbin tackling like demons. In the tight scrums the green pack seemed to relisn hard work and when O’Sten broke away with th® ball at toe he would be closely attended by Gibbs, Gronn, Tohu, Holmes and Dawbin, with Ross and A. Cameron supporting the first six named. A. Cameron, of Rata, was one of the successes of the match, and is fast coming into the forefront of

Rangitikei scrummagers. In last week’s notes “Observer” made reference to O’Sten both as a leader and player, and on Thursday he led the Rangitikei side as he has led his club. Ho was her®, there and everywhere, and had given the Taranaki players a sample of his ability before he landed heavily on his shoulder and was compelled to retire—it was bad luck for Rangitikei. In a pack where every man was an honest toiler it is hard to individualise and suffice it to say that O’Sten had seven men working with him in a manner any captain would be proud to lead. Rangitikei’s eight points wore made up of a try by A. Cameron, converted by D. Cameron, and a magnificent penalty goal from the vicinity of half-way by the convertor of Rangitikei ’s sole try. A;- the writer pointed out some three weeks ago, Doug. Cameron.is a useful man to have on any side, and on Thursday he had tw 0 shots at goal, both of which sailed fair between the uprights. As ho also made several electric bursts down the side line he can be said to have justified his inclusion. Goal-kicking was one department of the game that Taranaki were weak in—only two out of the eight tries being converted. Playing with a slight breeze and sun in their favour, Rangitikei were only six points behind at half-time, but in the second session the greens made but three raids in Taranaki territory. From the moment the team arrived and were welcomed by the Mayor of Eltham and officials of the Taranaki Rugby Union, to their departure at 8.30 the next morning, hospitality was simply showered upon them. The dinner at night, during which the usual toasts were honoured, was followed by a ball at the Eltham Town Hall, the Rangitikei players being th.e guests of the evening. Though the match was lost the Rangitikei players are not likely to forget their trip, to the Taranaki district, or the bountiful hospitality and friendly spirit which one and all enjoyed.

Rangitikei’s New Backs. Selector N. G. Glasgow has made four changes in the Rangitikei backs to meet Bush Union at Pahiatua on Wednesday, P. Harre, Love, Pickering and Rogers replacing McKenzie, Ledingham, Gardiner, and Hartley, while Dawbin and Ross have madg way for Gibbons and Ellery in the forwards. Mr Glasgow, in dropping four of the rearguard, shows clearly how disappointed he was with the showing made at Eltham, but it seems a gamble indeed to include Rogers, who has only played one match this season. Pickering will strengthen the side and Love should do quite well on the wing. Two forwards had to be dropped to let Ellery and Gibbons in the side. Both Dawbin and Ross played well on Thursday, the former’s tackling being one of the features of the game, and while realising that only eight forwards can be played one would feel extremely reluctant to drop Dawbin. If th(3 van play as well as last Thursday and the newly-selected backs rise to expectations, Rangitikei should have a good chance of lifting the Bebbington« Shield, which has been out of their possession since 1923.

Huntley v. St. Geiorge’s. The annual Rugby match between Huntley School and St. George’s (Wanganui) was played at Huntley on Saturday, the local boys winning a closely contested match by three points to nil. JUNIOR SEVEN-A-SIDE. Entries for the Rangitikei Rugby Union’s junior seven-a-side tourney close this evening with the secretary (Mr J. Greaves), at Marton. The tourney is for clubs affiliated to Rangitikei Union, and will be held on the Marton Park on Wednesday afternoon. CARS COLLIDE. On Saturday evening cars driven by H. Serancke and N. Kane, of Onepuhi, collided just beyond Nga Tawa School, on Calico Line, both vehicles being extensively damaged. The occupants escaped unhurt. PERSONAL. Mr George A. Simpson and Miss Simpson, of “Closeburn,” Marton, leave New Zealand on Friday for Sydney en route to South Africa and England. ORIBBAGE TOURNAMENT, The final game of the cribbage tournament was played last evening, when Club defeated Forresters by 11 points to 9, thus winning the Shield. The trophies will be presented next Monday evening, when the play-off for the best aggregate will take place. A progressive cribbage tournament will also be played.

SANDON RUGBY FOOTBALL. The final for the Junior Championship was played at Oroua Downs on Saturday. There was a good crowd of supporters present. After an even and exciting game Huia (Rangiotu) won by 8 points to Rongotea’s 5. Mr L. Sim was in control. A mixed Halcomhe team played Hui Mai at Sanson on Saturday. The visitors’ forwards played a stirring game and kept the home side busy for the major portion of the game, some of the players on their side showing much promise, Halcomhe opened up play and Hui Mai (blue) early set up a strong attack, Hicky scoring early. The kick at goal was a wash-out. Blue continued to attack and from a scrum near the white (Haleombe) line, Tattle secured to get over for a try. Taylor’s kick missed. Bad handling by the blue backs saw the white forwards take play to the blue twenty-five. Tattle sent out a long pass to Ingram and a good run ended with this player being pushed out near the white line. The white forwards again took play to the blue twenty-five, Taylor relieved with a good kick. Play was up and down the field and the visitors deserved a score. Half time sounded with play in the blue half. Blue opened up the second half and Halcombe set up a determined attack. Coats was caught in possession, but Tattle saved. A loose white rush ended with blue forcing. The blues set up an attack, but bad handling and off-side play spoiled. The whites again took play to the blue end but a hard kick spoiled, blue forcing. Harris and Signal took play to the Halcombe twenty-five, but the defence held. A white rush was stopped by Taylor. A white back took a mark, but the pot at goal failed. Blue took play to the Halcombe twenty-five and after a series of scrums a free kick gave relief. Blue still maintained the pressure

and Tattle secured from a scrum and worked the blind side, but a forward pass spoiled. Time was called with play in the white half. Mr S. Rerve was in control. The Halcombe team were the guests of Ihe Hui Mai players at tea after the game. Mr H. J. Fagan (president of the Hui Mai Club) was in control. After full justice had been done to the good things provided, Mr B. Clapham (captain of the visitors), expressed the thanks of his team for the manner in which they had been entertained. He' congratulated the Hui Mai players on their victory, and at his invitation the members of the visiting team gave three hearty cheers for the Hui Mai players. Mr C. Harvey endorsed th 0 remarks of the previous speaker, and said that when the teams had met earlier in the season, the honours of the day had been with the home (Halcombe) team. He assured the members of the executive of the Hui Mai Club that Halcombe would be well represented at the annual ball to be held on the 28th. inst. Mr H. J. Fagan in reply said it was a pleasure to be present and congratulated the members of both teams on the manner in which the games had been played. He was of opinion that games similar to tho one played that afternoon were more beneficial in creating the feeling of true sportsmanship than the competition games when a trophy was at the end of it. He hoped the game between the two clubs would be an annual fixture and in conclusion asked the Hui Mai team to express their appreciation for the visit by giving three hearty cheers. Mr F. W. Tostevin (secretary of the Te Kawau sub-union) thanked the Hui Mai officials for the invitation to be present and expressed pleasure at seeing the Halcombe players in Te Kawau territory. He said the seniors from Te Kawau and Rangitikei would be meeting at Bulls on Saturday next and he hoped that there will bo a renewing of the acquaintances made that afternoon. He concluded by asking the Hui Mai players to rise and sing “For They Are Jolly Good Fellows.” Mr A. Hickey (captain of the Hui Mai team) expressed his thanks for the kind remarks made by the captain of the visiting team. It had been a pleasure to playing against such good sports. Halcombe had been successful when the game had been played on their own ground and Hui Mai had got even that day by winning the second 'best.’ The next game would be for the “Ashes.” He concluded by callin.; for more cheers for the visitors. Mr F. W. in toasting the health of the referee (Mr Stan Reeve), said that Stan was known as the 'silent referee. f He had commenced from the bottom rung of the ladder and had climbed to the top, and he was to-day considered as one of the most capable referees inthe Te Kawa and Rangitikei Sub-Unions. Although he was not present at the game played that afternoon he was sure both teams had been given a good spin. Applause and the singing of ‘For He’s a Jolly God Fellow’ by members of both sides. Mr Reeve in reply said that this part of Rugby was not in his line. He thanked the previous, speaker for tho kind remarks and assured those present that it was always his effort to give both sides a good spin. H e congratulated the Halcombe team on the success gained in the Rangitikei SubUnion’s competition. A most successful function was brought to a. close by tho singing of A|nld Lang Syne.

BULLS RANGITIKEI LADIES’ GOLF CLUB On Friday afternoon a party of ladies from Marton visited Bulls to play a match with members of the Rangitikei club, but owing to rain set ting in, many of the games were not completed. Results, as far as play progressed were as follows, Marton representatives being mentioned first: — Mrs Harris defeated Mrs Law. Miss Baldwin defeated Mrs Me Donald. Mrs Anderson halved with Mrs Ralfc Miss Howard lost to Mrs Goodall. Miss B. Crooke halved with Mrs Carter. Miss Lambert defeated Miss Amon. Miss K. Hewitt lost to Mrs Drew. Mrs Gover lost to Miss Walker. Mrs Fenwicke defeated Mrs Mackay. Mrs Glasgow defeated Miss O Levett. Mrs McLean defeated Mrs Duncum. Mrs J. Simpson defeated Miss P. Perrett. Miss I. Crooke halved with Mrs Thompson. Miss Beckett defeated Mrs Marumaru Mrs Edmonds defeated Mrs R. Anderson. Mrs Fullerton-Smith halved with Mrs Robbie. Result: Marton 9 games; Bulls 3 games; games halved 4. Following is the draw for Wednesday’s silver and bronze medal round; also for the final qualifying round for the ladies’ championship: Mrs Law v. Mrs Ralfe; Mrs McDonell v. Mrs Goodall; Miss P. Perrett v. Mrs Thompson; Miss Bailey v. Mrs Duncum; Miss>P. Levett v. Mrs Anderson; Miss O. Levett v. Mrs Carter; Miss Amon v. Mrs Hendry; Miss Taverner v. Mrs Marumaru; Mrs .Drew v. Mii|> Brookie; Miss Robbie v. Mrs Mackay;* Miss N. Wilson v. Mrs Mansell; Miss Goodall v. Miss .Tricker; Mrs Do Burgh v. Miss Walker. “C” grade: Mrs Prichard v. Miss Petrie; Miss Green v. Miss M. McKelvie; Mrs R. McKelvie v. Miss R. McKelvie.

GENERAL Rarely a sale day in Bulls passes without some amusing incident and the talep of taking a pig to market usually associated with Ould Ireland were rivalled by a happening yesterday. A well known farmer and a companion mounted on a motor cycle with a pig in a box in the side car came to grief at the bank corner, and while the motorists and spectators enjoyed the upset, the pig appeared to be very annoyed about being “spilled” on the roadway. By some means a large service car proceeding from Bulls to Sanson on Sunday afternoon left the road at the north approach to the Rangitikei Bridge, and dashed into the side railings. Fortunately, tho latter prevented the vehicle from being precipitated over the high bank but several yards of fencing were torn down. The car had a mudguard damaged, but the occupants were unhurt.

THE PICTURES. The all-star picture “Square Crooks” will be screened at the Bulls Town Hall on Saturday evening supported by the comedy “Grief in Bagdad” and Fox News (topical).