RANGITIKEI

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 73, Issue 428, 20 November 1930, Page 3

RANGITIKEI

BULLS f ON THE RANGE The final practice shoot was held on the Bulls Miniature Rifle Club’s range on Alonday evening when “possibles’’ were registered by D. Luny and R. Hart. A meeting was held at the conclusion of the “shoot,” and the president (Air W. Innes) read the balance sheet, of the recent. Ball, the net profit shown«bcing £27 4s 6(1, which was very satisfactory. The president thanked the members for their co-operation, and made special mention of the splendid assistance rendered by the ladies’ committee and by the electricians, Alessrs Hardinge and Gallagher. GENERAL NEWS Air V. French, of “Flock House,” Pa row:-, lie '', has been appointed to succeed the Rev- Frank Rule as superintendent of the Presbyterian Social Service Association in Christchurch, and takes charge at the beginning of December. Air P. -1. Mansell, who has been spending a few days in Wellington, returned home on Tuesday evening.

Alessrs -I. Smillie and S- Rich, of 11 staff of the Rangitikei Dairy Coy., Lt 1. went to Wellington on Tuesday to attend the fu- ra’ of the company’s late secretarv. Mr R. A. Thompson. On Wednesday morning the Rev. Father Lynch celebrated Mass in .Bulls for the repose of the soul of the deceased and there was a large attendance of Catholics of the town and country. The late Air Thompson was honorary secretary of the church for sonic years and

one of the most conscientious and active members of the Catholic Faith. Local cricketers will have a busy time during the week-end teams from Alarton and Alilson (Palmerston North) playing here. Provided the weather is favourable, very enjoyable games should result-

Alessrs Thackery Bros, announce in another column that, they have purchased Airs Lai’s business in Bridge Street.

SANDON MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB The last shoot for the season was held on Alonday night- There was a fair attendance of members and the shooting was well up to average. A novelty was introduced by way of reversing the targets for one shoot. Some of the shots were quite successful in locating the targets and some good scores were made. Following is a copy of the detailed scores:

Rifle Club Ball The ball organised by the Rille Club was a fitting wind up to the season’s shooting. On account of other attractions the attendance was not as g-'ud as could be wished for. It was a fine success socially and enjoyed by those who wore present. During an interval Air W. E. Pearce presented the trophies won during the season, including the Alanawatu Association Cup for highest aggregate, which was won by Ken Lumsden. The winners or club trophies were Alessrs I. Edwards, A- Forbes, Ken Pearce and Roy Lumsden. A hearty vote of thanks to the ladies for their assistance with the supper arrangements and to Air I.- Alurphy and his helpers who had charge of the decorations, was carried with applause.

MARTON MAGISTRATE’S COURT. The ordinary sitting of the Magistrate’s Court was held on Wednesday, Air R. Al. Watson presiding. For driving a motor vehicle on October 8 down High Street past an intersection at a speed exceeding 15 ni.p.h., Sidney Francis Powell was convicted and fined 30s, costs 12s. At the same time and place, for failing to give way to a vehicle driven by S. Frederick, which was approaching from the right, he was convicted and fined 30s, costs 12s. The evidence stated that but for the promptitude of Frederick there would have been a smash, for, on perceiving Frederick’s vehicle, Powell accelerated.

For being on licensed premises after hours, two first offenders were convicted and fined £2, with costs 10s.

For “cutting” the traffic dome when turning out of Lower High Street into Board way, on October 25, Gordon Pettigrew was convicted and fined 20s, costs 12s.

Judgment was given for plaintiff by default in the following civil cases:— Rudolph Foster v. W. O. Biggar, £1 ss, costs 9s; W. L. Aynsley v. IL Whyte, £5O 18s 3d, costs £S (is; Wm. Huston v. Sidney Dent, £9 19s, costs £1 10s fid; C. W. Pollington c. S. R. A. Dent, £32 10s, costs £4 Is 6d. EUCHRE PARTY. The euchre party held in the Railway Social Hall on Tuesday night was a well attended and thoroughly cn.p'yable function. Airs Price won th-' ladies’ prize, Airs Brock taking the second prize.. The men’s prize was annexed by Air AlcNamara, and Airs Gracie, playing as a man, took the second award.

A ON BROAD WAY. About 2 o’clock on Wednesday afternoon the Alarton Fire Brigade were called to an outbreak of fire in lhe premises of Air S. Hurlock, ladies’ outfitter, Upper Broadway. The flames were subdued iu a few minutes without using the hose. It was the opinion of the proprietor that the fire was caused by a sheet of paper being blown into lhe grate in which a small lire was

burning. The paper apparently became ignited and the flames spread to a rack of frocks, damaging about eight or nine before they were put out. As the shop is in the centre.of a block of wooden shops it is fortunate that Mr Horlock discovered the fire and acted promptly, otherwise a disastrous lire may have occurred.

OBITUARY. MRS R. C. DAWBIN. The death occurred at her residence, •‘Fernleigh,” Fern Flats, Alarton, on Tuesday of Airs R. C. Dawbin, a highlyrespected resident of the district. The deceased lady had been, ill for the past 12 months and bore her trouble with remarkable courage and patience. Married in Normanby 45 years ago, Mr ami Airs Dawbin lived in Taranaki for 34 years, later moving to Wanganui, where they lived for five years. They then came to Rangitikei and have lived here for the past six years. A husband and a grown-up family of nine daughters and four sons are left to mourn their loss. The funeral will leave her late residence at 2 o’clock this (Thursday) afternoon for Mount View Cemetery. CRICKET. BROADWAY v. OLD BOYS. Old Boys batte’d first but could do nothing against the bowling of Duncan ami Gee and were all out. for 36 runs, 11. Lambert. (12) being the only one to reach double figures. Broadway had scored 54 runs for five wickets when play was stopped by rain. Gee, 22 not out, batted confidently and hit one ball clean out of the ground. Broadway won by IS runs. Results:— Old Boys. First Innings. D. Barton, c Lyon, b Duncan .... 2 Ball, c Tolly, b Duncan 1 AL Lyon, c Gee, b Duncan 3 Campbell, c Innes, b Gee .1 Lambert, b Duncan 12 Johnstone, c Duncan, b Gee .... 0 Lee, b Gee 0 Price, c lunes, b Gee 6 Marr, c Sutcliffe, b Gee 0 Moore, b Duncan 4 Todd, not out 3 Extras 4 Total ••••. • 3G Bowling: Duncan, five for 6; Gee, five for 26. Broadway. First Innings. Smith, b Barton 6 Sutcliffe, b Ball 1 Low, run out 10 I),uncan, b Ball 0 Innes, b Aloorc ’. 10 Gee, not out .. 22 Mcßet,h, not out 1 Total, 5 wickets for 51 Bowling: Ball, two for 17; Barton, one for 23; Aloorc one for .1. CYCLE ROAD RACING The crowd of spectators on Broadway has been exceptionally largo each evening since the cycling season started hut yesterday’s crowd was greater than ever, ’fhc event which provided the attraction was a four mile race for

youths, and a large number of youthful aspirants lined up at the starting point. 'flic event resulted as follows: C. Taylor (Imin.) J, J. Hart (limit) 2. The winner’s time was 12min. 6sec., which is really good for a youth. After the race the winner was present ml with a silver wristlet watch by Mr S. J. Gibbons, president of the club. Veterans’ Road Race 'The crowd which witnessed the finish of the youths’ cycle road race :i I terwards made its way to Hig. Street. Here, the “veterans” were found lined up, arrayed in fancy costumes of all descriptions. A former successful trainer proudly flaunted his own colours, while the taste displayed by some proved highly diverting to the crowd. A “clerk of the course,” attired in correct evening dress, was mounted on a cycle with an eccentric wheel, and his frantic endeavours to keep the course clear provided cause for much merriment. The officials then appeared on the scene in full force, and nineteen veterans lined up to have a snapshot taken. The necessary preliminaries being complied with, the starter gave the signal to release the barrier, up went the tapes and the great, international event was under way, the start being herald cd by a mighty shout of “They’re off.” (As a matter of fact a couple of the veterans soon were off —their machines). Shurstroni and Bryau left off the minute mark, while Eason followed a minute later. Then J. Foley, J. Hart am. Harper set off at 3mim 30sec., to be followed by H. Edmonds at 4iniu. otlsec. H. Rayner, Bloomfield, Houston, Alarr, Bailey and Brant were on the siuiu., and E. Guest, Hercock and Al. Archibald left at smin. 30sec. J. Archibald’s starting time was 6min., but it was rather unfortunate for C. Preece, who was on the 7min. 30sec. mark—virtual scratch—that the alarm clock failed to go off at the time set with the result that he was fully three and a halfseconds late iu getting away.

The clerk of the weather most unkindly took a hand in proceedings at this stage and the huge crowd surged into shelter in the byways and lanes, but not for long. Nevertheless it takes a lot to deter Alarton enthusiasts and soon they gathered round the finishing point, determined to sec the finish. Several “tyred” riders put in an appearance but it was discovered that they had completed only half the distance. After several minutes H. Edmonds was sighted coming over the hill, and in a desperate finish he crossed the line a bare twenty lengths in front of J. Price, with Hart, Harper and Hercock next to finish. Brant toiled in the rear, hopelessly distanced but game to the last gasp. The officials, after a conference with lhe judge, declared the winners, and Air A. Way in humorous vein handed over the prizes to the respective winners, the first man home getting a ham, the second a bag of sugar and the third a “ton” of cigarettes. A “silver” trophy was awarded W. Brant for tail ing the field, while C. Preece received a jug and tray for registering fastest time. The prizes had been donated by Air I’. Cosgrove, of the Chib Hotel, lor whom hearty cheers were given for his action in promoting such a pleasant afternoon’s enjoyment.

target M. Pearce . . .. 7 II 59—129 Ken Pearce . . . . 7i) 56—.126 Ken Lumsden. . . . . fib 5 s— 12 / H. McKegney . . . 69 .10— 79 S. Mason fill 61—130 Keith Lumsden . . hS -IS— 1 16 F. Lumsden . . . . • >■5 55—123 Hoy Lumsden . (>/ 60—127 AV. E. Pearce .. .. fi / 59—126 AV . Penny . . . . 66 3.9—105 •L .Palmer fiii ;;S—102 T. Palmer fid 50—1 16 ]*’• Tostevin .. . . 66 -11—107 b. Suite < >s 5 1 1 —1 1 tS 1- Edwards .. .. GJ 59 -122 \V. Jenkins f 59 -124 A. Nesbit .. .. . . 5x 123 P. Gedvc 56 — 121 Percy Gedvc . . . . 5S—121 E. Lumsden .. , . • >i —120 A. McCormick . . . 62 37— 99 Mrs Anderson . . . (ill 36— 96 C. Forbes I M. Cock burn . . . . all 51 — 110