MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 147, 24 June 1931, Page 3

MARTON

A. AND P. BALL A final reminder is given of the annual ball of the Alarton District A. and P. Association, which will bo held in the Civic Theatre, Marton on Fri day evening next. With a first-class orchestra, excellent floor and a bountiful supper, patrons can rely on a good evening’s entertainment. Dancing starts at 8 o’clock. N.Z. FARMERS’ UNION MARTON BRANCH'S BECRETARY At a meeting of the executive committee of the Alarton branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union, Mr Alan Alarshall, presiding, Air J. B. 8. Dudding, of Upper Tutaenui, was appointed secretary, vice Afr K. Al. Little, resigned. Air Dudding 1 always taken a keen interest, in th-* Farmers’ Union, and his appointment as secretary should meet wth th<* hearty approval of the farmers in this district. RANGITIKEI RUGBY THE BEBBINGTON SHIELD CO AIMENT BY “OBSERVER” After having played and won their first two representative matches Rau gitikei are called on to-day to mcci Bush Union for the Bebbington Shield at Pahiatua. The result of the match will be eager.y awaited by many followers of the game, and it. appmis to “Observer” the wearers of the green jerseys have a good even chance of bringing the shield back with them. Selector Hon wood has done his job well, and Rangitikei seem to ne stronger in the forwards than they have been for many seasons. It is in the vanguard that Bush Union rely for their strength, and in the past the big, fast-moving forwards have proved too much for Rangitikei. Can our eight proved men hold them to-day? The team selected has met with the general approbation of all, and the selector has shown foresight with his inside backs. T. Hartley, Pcina ami G. Hartley should work sp’.eudidly together, with F. Gallagher, G. Harre and Al. Downs, a trio capable of assisting in doing big things. Few can cavil at the selection of D. Cameron for the full-back position; he has earned his place by his play both in representative and club fixtures. The trying-out of G. Hartley at fiveeighths cannot be called an experiment as in past seasons he lias fre qucntly occupied that role. Hartley has, in club matches, played wing forward of late, and has incidentally proved what a versatile player he is. The hooking is in the capble hands of J. Preston and J. Potaka, and with these two in the front rank of the scrum the green backs should got a fair share of the ball. Alclntyre was a find last season, and will hold th*, scrum together well; he will be ably supported by J. Walker, J. Taiuru, P. Gronn and J. Waters. Al. Waldin will probably captain the side aud should prove a capbio leader. Rangitikei should have every reason to bo optimistic of their chances, and “Observer” will bo surprised in deed if the shield is not brought back to Alarton after an absence of nearly eight years. I. Alclntyre, who was to have lock ed the Rangitikei scrum against Bush Union to-morrow will not bo able to play owing to an injured ankle. P. Gronn (Athletic) wiii take his place, and P. Waitere (Rata), first emergency, will take Gronn’s place at the back of the scrum. C. Ellery (Bulls) will make the trip as second emergency forward. Junior Shield Competition.. Following are to-days’ teams:— Athletic: Peterson, AlcLaren, Glengarry, Caldwell, Watson, J. Wilson, Hodge, Roach, Tolley, Anderson, Poppe, Nairne, Thompson, Goodhue, Leo. Old Boys; K. Poppe, Coles, A. Jack son, G. Carey, A. Hansen, J. Henderson, 8. Kennedy, L. Mcßeth, L. AleLean, J. Hammond, R. Moore, L. Barry, H. Gordon, E. Lewis, H. Chainey, L. Thompson, J. Wilkie. SCHOOL FOOTBALL MARTON D.H. DEFEAT HUNTLY' On Saturday, the Primary “A” team of the ALD.H. School tried conclusions with Huntly School on the latter’s ground. The former team, being heavier, and showing good team work, ran out the winners by 21 to 0. For the winners prizes were scored by Moore, Shepherd, Rayner, Hart and Cobham, none being converted. After the match, the viators wore entertained at afternoon tea at the Huntly School, this proving an enjoyable conclusion to a lino after noon’s sport.

LADIES’ HOCKEY The following team will represent Rata Ladies’ Hockey Club this after noon: Misses M. Down, 11. Hartley. H. Downs, E. Downs, M. Graham, X. Graham, M. Harre, B. Moore, »S. Downs, L. Signal (capt.); reserve B. Potaka. PLUNKET SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING A large and representative gathering was present in St. Stephen’s Parish Hall on Friday afternoon, the occassion being the annual general meeting of the Marton branch of the Plunket Society. His Worship the Mayor was in the chair, and besides the officers, com mittee, members of the advisory board and numerous members of the Marton branch, there were a number of visitors from neighbouring branches. The Palmerston party included the Mayor css as well as Airs Coombs, president, and Mrs Aitcheson, secretary, and the Feilding party the president, Mrs Jenkinson and tho secretary, Miss Short all. Alar-ton’s own sub branches were also represented. Apologies were received from tho president ami members < * the Wanganui branch, from Airs G. L. Marshall, Turakina, Mrs Holland, Bull, and Dr. Chiu h. In moving the adoption of the re port and balance sheet, tho chair man congratulated tho committee on its business-like report, and statement of accounts, and said ho did not think a body of m t could have produced a better one. Ho said the Plunket Society was an outstanding asset to tho whole district and that it was al

ways a pleasure to preside at its meetings. Mrs Goodall (Bulls) seconded the motion. Election of Officers. The election of officers and committee resulted as follows: President, Airs Sladden; vice-presidents, Meadames F. C. Wilson, P. H. Wood, T. G. Harpur and W. F. Stevens; hon. secretary, Aliss L. Cook; hon. treasurer, Aliss Gould. (In co mection with Aliss Gould’s acceptance of the post, appreciative reference was made to the valuable wo.’’: o' the late Mrs A. J. Gould for 1 the Alartou branch in its earlier days). Committee, Alesdamca G. Galpin, H. Harris, Holdaway, J. Howard, D. Ingle, Lcdingham, AlaIvor, Alitchell, Purnell, Stanford, R. Sutcliffe, Tidy, Welch, Aliss Flower, Ensign Summerfield; representing Bulls, Airs Goodall, Airs E. V. Wilson; representing Turakina, Mrs G. L. Alarshall, Mrs R. J. Glasgow; representing Rata, Airs Harvey, Aliss L Meads; advisory board, his Worship the Alayor, Drs. Harpur, Church and Dick, Messrs Holdaway, Ladley, Wilde and F. C. Wilson. Alention was made of the fact that Mr R. E. Beckett’s resignation had been sent in and received with regret and that Mr C. N. Holdaway had been asked to stand in his place. In proposing these names Mrs Sladden thanked the advisory board for its ready help and advice during the year. In Appreciation The following vote of thanks wore passed: — To Nurse Gorrie for able and devoted work throughout the year.—Airs Goodall, representing the Bulls branch, endorsed all that the mover and seconder said of Nurse Gorrie’s good work. To the president and secretary and to the Press for valuable help.— Mr E. J. Wilde briefly replied on behalf of the Press, and the president and secretary each said a few words indicating their willingness ot remain at their posts. Air Coulson Fowler for auditing, Mrs W. 8. Cameron for typing, Mr Sladden for help with the books, Mr L. A. Stubbs for constant, generous help with his lorry, and Air Preece for free garaging of the car and for his attention to it, were all accorded votes of thanks. A Splendid Address. A vote of thanks to the chair concluded the business portion of the meeting. After this tea was dispensed by the committee and then Miss Mitchell, Charge Plunket Nurse in Wellington, gave a most interesting survey of the main features of Plunket work, especially as they are carried uut in one of the largo centres, where all three sections —pre-natal, post-natal and pre-school—are on such a largo scale as they are in Wellington. Her address was illustrated with charts and at the end of it she displayed two sets of beautifully-made Plunket baby garments, one the work of a Karatano Nurse in. training and the other made by a Wellington schoolgirl. This interesting little exhibt closes a \ ery successful afternoon. THE CIVIC THEATRE “LET’S GO NATIVE” “Let's Go Native,” Paramount’s imad and merry melange of fun, frivolity and music which cornea to th< Civic Theatre this afternoon and evening and Thursday evening, presents what is believed to bo the most imposing aggregation of Hollywood’s younger comedy and music celebrities since “Paramount on Parade.” Jeanette MacDonald and Janies Hall play the romantic leads, and sing two gorgeous songs, “My May Moment” and “It Seems to Be Spring.” Jack Oakie and Skects Gallagher provide much of the fun as a wayward taxi driver and a tropical island king respectively. Mr Oakie sings three songs, “Joe Jazz.” “Let’s Go Native” and “I’ve Got a Yen for You." Kay Francis is the assisting artist in the latter song. David Newell provides whatever menace one can find in such a bland and uproarious story as “Let’s Go Native.” Then there are William Austin, Eugene Pallette, Charles Sellon and other clever comedy providers.