MARTON NEWS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 73, Issue 419, 10 November 1930, Page 9

MARTON NEWS

CARD TOURNAMENT. The Marton Croquet Club conducted a flag 500 card tournament in the Civic Theatre supper-room on Friday evening, there being a good attendance of players. Tho first prize was won by Mr and Mrs J. Mogridge and Mrs A. Gracie and Mr G. R. McKoy. The con solation prize was won by Mesdames A. E. Parkes, A. Mclndoc, F. Williams and L, F. True. RANGITIKEI CRICKET. ASSOCIATION ’S COMMITTEE. A committee meeting of the Rangitikei Cricket Association was held in the Marton Jockey Club rooms on Thursday evening. Present; Messrs J. H. C. Broad (chairman). G. L. Marshall, L. J. Thompson, D. A. Cameron and the secretary Apologies were received from Messrs H. F. Arkwright, C. A. Tidy and H. F. Low. Letters were received from Horowhenua, Waikato and Taihapc, asking for representative matches.—lt was decided to write to Horowheuua and Taihapc that the Association would endeavour to play them late in the season. The match against Waikato is for the Hawke Cup and will be played on December 12 and 13. Town v. Country.—Tho following were nominated from Rangitikei:—T. C. Lowry, D. A. Cameron, L. J. Burke, W. Haywood, A. K. Hodder and D. G. Barton. The match is to bo played on December 5 and 6 at Wellington. Junction School pupils were granted the use of the Association’s grounds on Tuesdays and Fridays, providing that they w’ere under the supervision of a master and that the regular w-ickets were not interfered with. The Association’s delegate is to be written to regarding Manawatu’s suggestion for the playing- of Hawke Cup matches, which is that the grouping be halved, thus the holders of the Cup need not play so many matches as has been the case. The next meeting will be held on November 27. when the desirability of holding a “shop” in Marton will be discussed. M.U., 1.0.0. F. LOYAL MARTON LODGE. The fortnightly meeting of the above Lodge wac held on Friday evening, there being a goocl attendance. In the absence of Bro. K. Fowler, the V.G.’s chair was occupied by Bro. L. K. McBeth, P.G. Reports showed two members on the sick list, both on the way to recovery, and one member has resumed work A letter was received from the secretary of tho Wanganui Hospital Association, stating that arrangements had been made with the sub-committee of the Hospital Board to carry on for a further term of 12 months on the same lines as the previous agreement, and this will come before the Board for confirmation at its next meeting. It is hoped that this will eventuate. Bros. Dcnbow and Fowler reported that those members of their families, now in hospital, were making good progress, and expected to be able to leave the hospital shortly. A letter was received from Wanganui Lodge in connection with Marton’s challenge for the Salek Cup, saying tne Wanganui Lodge had decided to await the result of the challenge before putting in theirs. —Resolved to inform Wanganui that Marton’s challenge has been definitely withdrawn for the present, which leaves Wanganui a clear field. After Lodge closed supper was served and members enjoyed themselves in a sing song.

DANCE AT UPPER TUTAENUI. The old-time dance at Upper Tutaenui on Friday evening attracted a fair attendance and those present spent a very happy evening dancing to the excellent music provided by Mr T. Hartley. Extras were played by Mr D. Franke (accordeon), Le Grove and Tuston (guitars). The ladies dispensed a dainty supper and dancing was continued until 1.30 a.m. Messrs J. Hawkins and E. Kelly were M.’sC. THE CIVIC THEATRE. “TEMPLE TOWER.” One of the most baffling and intriguing talkies this reviewer has ever encountered opened at the Civic Theatre on Saturday. It’s one to see —and hear as soon as pssible, in my opinion. “Temple Tower,” the latest product of the Fox Movietone studios, is ostensibly a blood curdling mystery melodrama and an excellent one, but a certain quality in it. difficult to define, kept many in Saturday night’s audience wondering whether it was seriously intended to be what it represents, or whether it is all a glorious farce, conceived as a droll travtsey on melodramas in general. Based on a theme of a jewellery theft in which two members of the gang double-cross the others and hide with their loot, the story carries that redoubtable hero, “Bulldog” Drummond, into a tangled network of desperate adventure. Much of this action is centred about Temple Tower itself, a gloomy but thoroughly fortified estate in a lonely part of England The story concerns itself with the efforts of various persons, law abiding and criminal, to got possession of the aforesaid jewels. Into this turmoil of intrigue enters a mysterious Miss Verney whom Drummond resolves to protect from the sinister “Masked Strangler.” who moves through the whole picture as a sort of evil genius. It’s all splendidly done and regardless of the spectator’s opinion of the film’s purpose, it is thrilling and surprising and offers a number of hearty laughs on more than one occasion. Tho final screening will be shown to-night. A. AND P. ASSOCIATION. SCHEDULE FOR 1931 ADOPTED. The general committee met on Saturday evening, there being present— Messrs C. E. Vile (chairman), G. Morris, H. W. Smith, W. O.Gordon, K. Scoon, E. B. Gordon, J H. McLean, E. Gudopp, H. Coleman, F N. Dexter, P. Miller, E. R. Galpin, D. McLean, A R. Gibson, A. Wing, J W. Griffin, E. Thoms, H Simpson, K. Stevens, H. S. C. Morrison, F. Brice, A. S. Coleman, E. O. Pryce, F. Rickman, H. W Collies and A. Way (secretary). The chairman extended a welcome to the new members of the committee— Messrs E. B. Gordon. E. O. Pryce and Hamish Simpson.

The secretary reported that the school division schedule ha.l teen completed and forwarded to all schools. Air H. W. Smith had donated the prize money £5 5s for the essays. vote of thanks was accorded the dei.ors. Mr F. J. Ellis, Bulls, wrote with reference to the conditions for Romney Marsh (natural conditions), and it was decided to thank Air Ellis for his letter and to adopt the conditions in usd at the last Royal Show. An interesting paper issued by the Royal Agricultural Society of * Nev.Zealand on Caseous Lymphadenitis in sheep and the necessary precautions at shearing time was read and is to be forwarded to the press for publication. A resolution passed by the Alanawatu and West Coast A. and P. Association with reference to the recomendations of the Railway Commission that the management of the Railways should be removed from political control and landed over to an independent Board of Directors was approved. The new Showgrounds Committee reported on their visit to the grounds and the domain stated that they recommended that the gorse hedge be trimmed and the trees on the borderline topped. It was decided that tenders be called for topping tho trees and the acceptance of same left in the hands of the Showgrounds Committee. The schedule was then considered when it was decided to raise the age of the riders in the pony jumping competitions to 18 years, and to add a class for three fat lambs in wool, 421 b. or under, most suitable for freezing for a trophy presented by Air W. Rutherford, of Palmerston North. A vote of thanks was accorded Air J. W. Griffin for prize money in ponyjumping class. The secretary reported on his visit to the Royal Show and also to the Secretaries’ Conference. Mr A. S. Coleman also reported on the Royal Show as the Association’s representative, and they were accorded a vote of thanks. Mr A. S. Coleman’s notice of motion —That it bo a recommendation to the annual meeting that the resolution appointing past presidents life members be rescinded was lost on the voices, and the notice of motion will come forward at tho annual meeting. Judges For 1931 Show. The following judges have been appointed for the forthcoming show. Thoroughbreds, light horses and jumping competitions—Air G. D. Beatson, Hastings Draught horses.—Air O. McElroy, Fcilding. Jerseys and grade Jerseys.—Mr R. J. Linn, New Plymouth. Friesians— Mr C. E. Robertson, Wellington. Milking Shorthorns.—Mr W E. Barber, Foxton. Crossbred dairy cattle—Air H. J. Lancaster, Glen Orona Romney Marsh.—Air ,T Corpc, Folding. Shropshires and Southdowns.—Air AL A MacLeod, Feilding. Farmers’ Classes—Air H. B. Johnston. Fcilding. Fat sheep—Mr V. L Robinson, Carterton. Fat lambs.—Mr W. G. Vickers, Levin. 1 Pigs.—Air W. P. Bickers, Feilding. Dogs.—Mr E. Stent, Alarton. Home Industries.—Messrs A J. Gould and Duncan, Marton. Art Needlework, etc. —Mrs MurrayAynsley, Alarton. Fruit and vegetables.—Mr F. Sisson, Turakina. School Division.—Air J. Grant, Wanganui.

RANGITIKEI CRICKET. POREWA AND OLD BOYS DRAW. Rain interfered with the two cricket matches played on the Marton ground on . Saturday. Porcwa batted first against Old Boys and after knocking up 147 runs declared for three wickets. Old Boys had lost four .wickets for 74 runs, when rain stopped play for the day and the match was drawn. Scores:— Porcwa. R. Cameron, c Ellis, b Lee .... 30 H. F. Arkwright, b Johnstone .... 25 D. A. Cameron, c. sub. b Johnstone 46 T. C. Lowry, not out 39 J. Openshaw, not out 5 Extras 2 Three wickets declared for .. .147 Bowling.—Johnstone, two for 68; Loe, one for 15. Old Boys. M. Lyon, c and b Openshaw .... 38 J. Johnstone c Lowry, b Swainson 6 H. Lambert, c Shcrriff, b Cameron 11 L. Campbell, 1.b.w., b Sherriff .... 9 J. Price, not out .. 10 Four wickets for 74 Bowling.—Swainson, one for 21; Cameron, one for 26; Sherriff, onc f or 4; Openshaw, one for 3.

HUNTERVILLE DEFEAT MARTON. Hunterville compiled 56 in their first innings against Alarton. Stewart (13) and Powell (14\ being the only batsmen to reach double figures. Marton responded with 39 runs. C. B. FullertonSmith (18) and Tidy (12), securing 30 out of the total. Hunterville went to the wickets for a second stroke, but rain stopped play. Hunterville thus won by 17 runs on the first innings. Scores:— Hunterville.

The weather was again unfavourable for the official opening of the Alarton Lawn Club, and although no games were played the courts were declared opened.

First Innings. W. A. Bowick, l.b.w. b Broad .. 5 J. Stewart, c Mclndoe, b Birch .. 13 S. G. Still, c Parkes, b Broad .... 0 W. Hayward, b Paries IV E. Thomson, c Mclndoc, b Parkes 3 S. Powell c and b Williams .. .. 14 C. Bowick b Parkes 1 N. Towers, b Parkes 0 R. Baker b Broad 4 N. M. Smith not out 1 J. Hallwood, b Parker 1 Extras 10 Total 56 Bowling.—Parkes, five for 14; Broad. three for 9; Fullerton-Smith, nil for 12; Birch, one for 6; Williams, one 5 for Marton. First Innings. C. B. Fullerton-Smith, b Hallwood JR G. C. Birch, b Bowick L. Mclndoe c and b Bowick .. .. 1 A. E. Welch b Hallwood .. 0 C. A Tidy, b Bowick 12 A. Taafe, c and b Bowick .. H. Parkes, b Hallwood D. B. Sladden, not out 0. Williams st. Hayward, b Hall0 (» wood o J. H. C. Broad, b Hallwood .. .. 0 W. A. Stevens, st. Hayward b Bowick Extras 1 1 Total 39 Bowling.—Bowick. five for 18: Hallwood, five for 20. Huntervilie. Second Innings. W. A. Bowick c Birch b Mclndoe R J. Stewart, not out S. G. Still, not out .. . 3 12 Extras 9 ——-— Total 25 LAWN TENNIS SEASON.