RANGITIKEI

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 73, Issue 440, 4 December 1930, Page 3

RANGITIKEI

MARTON

THE HARFORD TIKIS

An interesting game of bowls for the Harford Tikis was played on the Marton green on Wednesday afternoon, when a team from the Fcilding Club, Way, Bramwell, Allen and Wilkinson (s), wrested the Tikis from the hold

itkinson, Gorrii 1 < n Shine, the scores being 17 to 16. The scores were 16 all on the 20th head. MARTON’S AIRPORT VISIT Ofc 1 MAJOR COWPER On Wednesday afternoon a desouttcr monoplane piloted by Major G. A. Cowper, with Mr W. A. Spragg as a passenger arrived at the proposed site for M .rton’s air port on Mrs FullertonSmith’s property on Calico Line- There was a good attendance of the general public to witness the landing, including the Mayor (Air F. Purnell) and Mrs Purnell and Crs. A. McKenzie and H. Y. Cameron. The major made a perfect landing and was welcomed by the Mayor who extended a hearty welcome to the pilot of the first monoplane to land in Marton. He stated that the first monoplane erected south of the line was constructed by Air Hector Me Kcnzie and the first flight on Air JBrice’s property at Fern Flats. Major Cowper had informed him that the landing ground was exceptionally good and with the removal of one dividing fence would make a wonderful landing port for the airway service between New Plymouth and Wanganui and considering that the visitor had had between 3000 and 4000 hours’ flying, his opinion was of great value. The major’s idea was for all to realise that the ground was safe at all times and that passengers could land with perfect safety. The speaker wished the enterprise every success and three hearty cheers were given for the aviators. Major Cowper in reply, stated that the site w T ould make a good aerodrome, being within a short distance from the town- With the removal of the dividing fence it would be far better. Within a short period the airway service between New Plymouth and Wanganui would be an established fact and the journey would be undertaken in about two hours.

Mr Spragg said that he was very pleased to be associated with such an enterprise and from his experience of flying it was just as safe as on the earth. If anything went wrong with the ’plane they could land anywhere on the route. They intended visiting Alarton in a fortnight’s time for the purpose of passenger flights. The aviators were afterwards entertained at afternoon tea by the Alarton Bowling Club and then left for Hawera on the return trip perfectly satisfied with their short and pleasant stay in Marton. RANGITIKEI CRICKET POSITION OF TEAMS The position of teams in the Rangitikei cricket competition is as follows: P W L D P.O. Tl.

“P. 0. stands for points obtained the points possible being five for each match played. TL represents percentage. MAGISTRATE’S COURT Mr R. AL Watson, presided over the usual sitting of the Alarton Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. Judgment

by default was given in the following undefended cases: Ralph Chittenden v. Arthur Henry Howard £6 9s 6d, costs £l. £lO 6s; J. A. Thomson and Co- v. D. Beauchamp £2 10s Bd, costs 25s 6d; Alary Hurley v. Robert J. Houston £9, costs £1 10s 6d; Marton Bacon Co., Ltd in liquidation v. F. Amos £2 2s 3d, costs £1 4s (hl. Judgment summonses: W. Ingle and W. A. Ingle v. E. Amer £ll 18s 3d, costs 21s (in default .1 days’ imprisonment; warrant to be suspended as long as debtor pays 10s per month the first payment to be made by January 15, 1931).

ELOCUTIONARY AND DRAMATIC RECITAL

On Friday evening last a large gathering assembled in the Turakina Town .xtir the Elocutionary and Dramatic Recital given by the pupils of Aliss Isabella C. AlacLcay. The items, which were many and varied were of a very high standard and were much appreciated by the audience. Great credit is due to Aliss Maeleay for the efficiency displayed bq her pupils. A feature of the programme was a playette “Fortune Favours louis” b\ Maisie Sims, Grace Brennan and Jean Johnstone; the latter being a distinct success in the role of the Butler; Misses Sims and Brcnnen also distinguishing themselves the former in a humorous recital and the latter in a vivacious portrayal of “Types at the Play.” An amusing character sketch by Thelma Govenloek was very well done and met with hearty applauseIn a costume comedy entitled “Cupboard Love,” the. part of Lady Cartters was admirably filled by Aliss Betty Baldwin, with Aliss Betty Baldwin, with Aliss Majorie Baldwin ably assisting as Kitty Bellairs. This item was very much appreciated. The smaller girls appeared to advantage in a musical sketch “Miss Milligan’s Girls,” while other items were given by Enid Sims, Alira Brennan and Clive Berry. At the conclusion of he programme Aliss MacLeay was entertained by the mothers and pupils at supper, in the course of which little Joyce Gower, on behalf of the pupils presented her with a beautiful crystal vase as au appreciation of her work. Aliss Alaclcay in a few well chosen words, thanked them for the gift and also for their assistance in making the recital a successTHE CIVIC THEATRE “THE FLAAIE OF LOVE” Aliss Anna May Wong, who is starred in the all-British production “The Flame of Love,” attracted a large audience at the Civic Theatre on Wednesday evening and the final production will be screened to-night. Aliss Anna Wong scored a “hit” in this exotic musical romance and is well supported by John Longden, George Schnell and Mona Gaya. It was beautifully and lavishly produced with haunting melodies. magnificent settings and charming singing, talking and dancing. On Saturday and Monday John Boles, Jeannette Loff and Laura La Plante will be featured with Paul Whiteman and his orchestra in “The King of Jazz-”

OBITUARY

THE LATE WILLIAM RICHARD SNELLGROVE

The death occurred at his residence High Street, Alarton, on Tuesday of Mr William Richard Snellgrove in his 80th year, after a long and patient illness. The late Afr Snellgrove was born in London in 1851 and was brought to the Colony by his parents in the ship ‘Canard,” which arrived the following year. He learned the cabinet making and undertaking business with his father, the late Air Emaneul Snellgrove and commenced business as proprietor of the Golden Rule Bazaar in 1880. Air Snellgrove was an enthusiastic volunteer, joining the No. 2 Company of Militia in October 1868, and was transferred to the Alarton Rifle volunteers in February 1871 and in April 1874 to the Rangitikei Royal Rifle Volunteers. Early in 1883 he was promoted to the rank of corporal and in November of the same year he submitted himself to the officers’ examination and successfully passed, receiving a sergeant’s certificate of proficiency. On the 12th. July, 1893 Air Snellgrove was promoted to the position of sergeant and received the long-service medal. He served in the Rangitikei Royal Rifles, which claimed to be the oldest company in New Zealand (having been formed on the Ist. of July, 1863) till the Territorials came into existence. Air Snellgrove also took a keen interest in the Marton Volunteer Fire Brigade of which he was for some time a member, The late Afr Snellgrove joined Ruapehu Lodge of Freemasons’ in 1897 and was installed as Worship Master in 1914 and Chaplain in 1922, an office which he held at the time of his deathAt the last Communication of the Grand Lodge the degree of Past Grand Senior Beadle was conferred upon him. In November, 1890 he was married to Miss Dewhust, of Rangitikei, who was born in Wanganui. A widow and one daughter—Mrs L. Gordon, of Marton, survive to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father. Also two brothers Air A. C. Snellgrove, of Flowerdale, Upper Tutaenui and Mr E. Snellgrove, of Wellington.

The funeral will leave his late residence at 2.30 this afternoon for the Afount View Cemetery.

MARTON SHOW 1931

PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ DIVISION

Entries for all classes in the Public Schools’ Division at the Alarton District A. and P. Association Show on Wednesday, February 25, 1931, close with the secretary on Friday sth, December, 1930. The essays for Standard IV (“Life on a New Zealand BackBlocks Farm”) and Forms I and II (“An Old Settler Yarns About the Early Days in Rangitikei”), are open to public school children within the Rangitikei, Orova, Kiwitea and Manawatu Counties- The prizes for both essays are First £2 2s; second £1 Is; third 10s. The remaining 23 classes are for public attending any public school and include drawing from natural object and fashioned object, brush designs and writing for all standards. Exhibits must be delivered at the nssociation’s office, Abraham and Williams Buildings, Alarton, not later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 1930-

ROAD CYCLING. LAST EVENING’S RACE. The final •cycle road race of the season of the Marton Athletic Club was held last evening. There was a large attendance of the public. Ten men lined up. In a most exciting finish, J. Tolley beat C. Tolley by two feet. Both were off the minute mark. H. Archibald, off the same mark, finished a wheel away. H. Moss, off two minutes, was fourth. The scratch men had a fine fight at the finish, C. Kaye beating A. Hansen by half a wheel. Their time was 39mins. 36secs.

MOTOR BREACHES. In the Magistrate’s Court, before Air R. Al.' Watson, AV. H. Hall pleaded guilty to a charge of operating a lorry for which the heavy traffic license had not been taken out. Ho was fined £5 and costs. E. Earnshaw, of the WellingtonRaetihi Transport Company, was charged with carrying a greater load on his lorry than it was licensed to carry, and also had two other charges preferred against him of operating a motor lorry carrying greater loads than the King Country roads were 'classified to carry On the first charge he was fined £4 and costs, and on the other two no fines were entered, but defendant was ordered to pay the costs, £l. MARTON ATHLETIC CLUB The committee of the Alarton Athletic Club met on Tuesday night when further arrangements were made for the sports meeting to be held on December 20. It was decided to add a mile handicap to the programme. If the weather is suitable short local evening meetings are to be held on December 9 and j 6. Mr W. Vincent’s resignation was accepted on account of his leaving • o take up residence in the Taihape district. PRESBYTERY OF WANGANUI On Tuesday morning the Rev. D. McNcur, moderator, presided over a wellattended meeting of the AVanganui Presbytery in St. Andrew’s Hall, Alarton.

As convener of the Presbytery’s committee on the subject of the union of the churches, the Rev. G. S. King submitted a manifesto, which declarations, with slight amendments, were approved. The moderator reported that finalised plans for the reconstruction and improvement of the manse at Mangaweka had been adopted. The matter of widening the parish boundaries was referred back to the committee already appointed to deal with the position at Afangaweka and R wa. The Rev. D. Melvor, as moderator of Ohakune and Raetihi, reported favourably on the work there. He had written to the Home Afissions Committee regarding the appointment for the summer of a student to work the district outfields of Raetihi along the Wanganui River. So earnest were the Raetihi office-bearers regarding this matter that two of them had promised assistance to the extent of £lO.

Call to Turakina

A call from the congregation of Turakina to the Rev. AV. AVatt, of Westmere, was presented by the interim moderator, Rev. D. McNeur. The call was well signed and hearty. The stipend offered was £3OO p.a., with a commodious manse and glebe of 12 acres, from which an added income of £35 is derived for the minister. A motor-car is provided with £4O upkeep allowance, plus insurance and registration. All removal expenses would be paid and a month’s holiday provided for annually.

Alessrs John Grant and John Henderson appeared in response to the call, and the Rev. J. Wilson, a former minister of Turakina acted as spokesman on their behalf. Mr Angus Mackintosh put in a written statement regarding the sense of loss experienced by the AVestmere congregation at the prospects of Afr Watt’s departure. The work of their had boon crontly appreciated. He and his wife had endeared themselves to the people who would miss them greatly. The Rev. C. AV. AVatt stated that the call had come to him unsought and at first the thought of leaving his present loyal and warm-hearted congregation did not appeal to him, and he turned from it for a while. It was only when a second approach had made it clear to him that it was a case of God’s leading that he had made up his mind to accept the call. It was arranged that the induction should take place on Thursday, December 18, at 7.30 p.m., the moderator (Rev. D. McNeur) to preside and the Rev. G. 8. King to address the minister and congregation. The Rev. J. Paterson was appointed interim moderator of Westmere during the vacancy.

Hunterville Church

It was reported that Air A. Nicholls, home missionary at Hunterville, had been granted leave of absence from March 1, 1931, to February, 1932, and in order to secure a suitable appointment permission was granted to reduce the status of Hunterville to that of a home mission station.

Presbytery expressed the deepest sympathy with the Rev. H. Begg and his congregation in his present serious illness. He is steadily recovering, and was granted three months’ leave of absence, the congregation being promised the assistance of the Presbytery f.n regard to pulpit supply. It was agreed to hold the next meeting on the second Tuesday of February, 1931. and to appoint Assembly representatives on that date.

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