RANGITIKEI

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 73, Issue 92, 19 April 1930, Page 6

RANGITIKEI

MARTON HOOKEY? The United and Athletic ladies hockey clubs held a practice match on the Marton Park on Wednesday afternoon, United scoring five goals to their qpponent’s one. Both sides showed good form. * ' EUCHRE TOURNAMENT. At the Marton Ladies’ Welfare League euchre tournament at the Marton District High {School there was a fair attendance. Prizes were won by Mr E. Mvlvor and Mrs Neumann and consolation prizes by Mr A. Strawbridj>e and Miss Thompson. BOWLING. On the local green on Wednesday a match for the Mair Buckles resulted in a win for F. J. Miles, Connell, Rayner and Atkinson, who defeated Honeyman, Cummins, Gorrie and Duck by 27 points to 7. FOOTBALL. JUNIOR COMPETITION. Following is the result of Wednesday’s matches:—Bulls 12 v. Old Boys 3, Athletic 19 v. Rata 9, Halcombe 8 v. Ohingaiti nil. There are no senior or third grade matches set down for to-day. RANGITIKEI COUNTY COUNCIL. A special meeting of the Rangitikci County Council will be held in the County Council Chambers, Marton, at 9.30 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, for the purpose of dealing with the financing of reconstruction of main highways. THE PICTURES. William Haines, -who has had to learn football, baseball, golf, polo, and even military drill for his roles in pictures, had to add boxing to his athletic accomplishments for his latest Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer vehicle, “A Man’s Man,” which comes this evening to the Marton Town Hall. This new Mctro-Goldwyn-Mayor production isn’t a prize fight story, but a comedy drama of Hollywood, showing the lives of its people away from the studios. Haines plays a soda clerk with a correspondence school complex and an ambition to join the Elks and Josephine Dunn, whom Cruze directed with Haines in “Excess Baggage,” plays the heroine. The cast includes Sam Hardy, Mae Busch and others of note.

EUCHRE PARTIES There was a fair attendance at the District High Shcool euchre party on Wednesday evening. Prizes were won by Mr E. Mclvor and Mrs Neumann, while consolations went to Mr A. Strawbridge and Miss Thompson. Another very successful euchre party was held on Wednesday evening under the auspices of St. Francis Church. Prizes were won by Mrs Lound and Mr C. Rofe (who kindly donated his share buck to the funds). A competition in connection with same was won by Mr Simpson. BULLS BULLS SCHOOL HEADMASTER’S REPORT The report of the headmaster, Mr W. H. Olsen, presented to the meeting of householders on April 14, stated inter alia: The past year has been the most successful since I took charge. The roll number is being steadily maintained and the attendance has been most satisfactory. The pupils attended the Anzac service wnich was a most impressive gathering. The annual picnic at Moana Roa was most successful, and thanks are due to those who provided motor transit at a low cost. A visit to Massey College had been of immense value in science work at the school. Scripture lessons were commenced by Messrs Stewart and White in March, and the attendance had been very fair. During the year the interior of the woodwork room was painted white, thus improving the lighting. An electric pump had been installed to provide water necessary there. In the spring new shrubs were planted in the grounds and those planted two years ago had come on well. The school committee had been generous in financing this work and the Board had warmly commended the school for its beautiful grounds. A series of euchre parties was held during the winter but did not take on as well as they might. The children’s ball was a great success, and resulted in a net profit of over £5O. The school concert was also a financial and artistic success and credit is due to the talented pupils and to Miss Henderson and others who were responsible for their training. In July Dr. Gunn visited the school and examined the children. Notices re defects were sent to parents, but it was regretted that little notice was taken of the doctor’s recommendations. The reports of the Department’s inspectors on work seen during their visits were very satisfactory, their efficiency mark being “Good.” At the proficiency examination 19 pupils were presented, 15 gaining proficiency certificates and four competency certificates. The report concluded with thanks to the parents,

school committee and teaching staff for their courtesy, assistance and loyalty during the year. SCHOOL COMMITTEES Glyneath The following members were elected Messrs A. W. Amon, W. J. Guy, T. Field, G. Langdon and J. Dunford. Chairman and secretary are to be appointed at the irfst committee meeting. Parewanui There was a good attendance of householders at Parewanui, and the following were elected to the school committee: Messrs Richards, Young (chairman), H. Burne, H. Holland, A. Young and P. Lovell (secretary).