MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 151, 29 June 1932, Page 11

MARTON

OBITUARY. MR. JAMES STEWART. Knocked down by a car while walking along tho Waituna Road, Cheltenham, on Friday morning last, Mr. James Stewart, aged 67 years, of Kiwitea, received serious injuries from which he succumbed at the Palmerston North Hospital on Monday evening. The deceased gentleman was a very well-known farmer in the Kiwitea district, and his passing will cauae widespread regret. He was a son of the late Rev. William Stewart, of the Marton Presbyterian Church. The accident occurred at 11.30 a.m. when Mr. Stewart was proceeding towards the Cheltenham School. A small car, containing three passengers, mounted the rise and, coming suddenly upon the pedestrian, could not avoid a collision. It hit the unfortunate man and, skidding badiy, capsized, although the passengers escaped injury. Mr. Stewart was found to be badly injured, however, having sustained u serious scalp wound, concussion, and a badly lacerated leg.

He leaves two single brothers, Harry and David Stewart, of Kiwitea, and Mr. W. Stewart, of Halcoinbe, who is married, and two sisters, Mrs. George Kidd, of Thames, and Mrs. William Morrison, of Marton. Messrs. H. S. C. Morrison and S. W. Morrison (Marton) and J. Morrison (Taihape) and W. Stewart (Halcombe) arc nephews. Misses M. J. and M. Stewart (Halcombe), and Mrs. Cunningham (Halcombo) are nieces. The deceased gentleman was wellknown to Rangitikei people, being a keen follower of Caledonian games. The funeral will leave the Presbyterian Church, Marton, at 2 p.m., this afternoon for the Tutaenui Cemetery. MB. A. CLARK. The death occurred at mid-day on Tuesday of Mr. Alexander Clark, High Street, Marton, in his 95th year. The deceased gent lonian was well-known and liked by a wide circle of acquaintances, and Martonians will miss his cheery “Good morning” on Ins regular constitutional. Of splendid physique, Mr. Clark wore his years lightly, and up to the time of his sudden death was keenly in possession of all his faculties. A few days ago he suffered from an attack of asthma, which led to complications with fatal consequences. Hailing from Dundee, Scotland, he settled in the Pakihikura district over 60 years ago, later coming to reside in the Marton district. Ho has been a staunch supporter of the Presbyterian Church, and has held the ollicc’ of elder in St. Andrew’s kirk f.ii o\ei a score of years. Tin) funeral will leave his late rc‘udcnce for Upper Tutaenui Cemetery to morrow, nt 2 p.m. THE CLOTHES DRIVE The Murton Women’s Relief Cloth ing Committee arc holding a “Shilling or Parcel” drive to-morrow afternoon. to build up stocks of clothing for rhe winter. The depot is closed at present and stocks are quite depleted, so that hearty co-operation is require! on the part of the public to help those icss fortunate than themselves. If j here are no clothes in tho house when .the collector calls, a silver coin, pre--1 lerably a shilling or more, will be ac- ■ pted. To reassure householders on tin* score of genuineness, all bona fide .olleclors will present a printed carl. • ignetl by the Mayor. RANGITIKEI REFEREES' ASSOCIATION. »The Rangitikei Referees’ Associa timi met on Monday evening, Rev. P. 11. Leonard presiding over a large attendance. Business was of a formal 'i.ituro, the greater pari of the even i"g being given Io a useful discussion on rules. [| was a ease of “school’s in,’’ and Mr. Leonard, as usual, made an Ji'lniiriddc masler, wielding thej

chalk and the cane too, with good results. The following interesting letter was received from the secretary of the Taihape Referees’ Association: —‘ ‘ My association feel, now that the season is in full swing, the urge to participate more actively in Rugby than mere whistle tooting, and as our membership has scraped its way to fifteen, it is considered that we possibly can field a team which will make tho local kindergarten play really hard to win. Therefore I have been instructed to throw out a feeler —to issue a challenge sounds somewhat ambitious —and ascertain whether your association would meet us in immortal combat. Some of our members play a great game from the grandstand, but on and off the field, in or out the pub. they’re hard men to stop. What do you think of a match in Taihape as, say, a cur tain-raiser to a Pownall Trophy game or have you some other likely suggestion.” —The matter was left in the hands of Mr. W. E. Gibbons. RANGITIKEI RUGBY. JUNIOR SHIELD COMPETITION. Following are the fixtures and retcroes for this afternoon's junior shield competition:— Ohingaiti v. Bulls, at Ohingaiti; Mr. C. I listen. Hunterville \ Athletic, nt llunlcr ville; Mr. R. Powell. Rata v. Old Boys, at Mario- ; Mr. IL’liompson. Teams arc us folio" . AI hletic.- Aiidersou, ' allx i Glci> g, ;r. Wilki. . Goid-m M-I.ca Wil son, Thump.-on, McHugh lo.'lv l , In' lot Stantiall, Caldwell, Bending WTollw. Reserves: Whitcombu. Old Boys.—L. Lewis, W. Gutrcll, L Campbell, A. Hammond, L. Barry, J. Gray, R. Lewis, A. Hansen, N Poppe, R. Poppe, J. Wilson, I?. Powell, L. McBeth, H. Coles, H. Poppe. Emergency: H. Moss. UPPER TUTAENUI SCHOOL. PLAIN AND FANCY DRESy BALL. The annual plum and fancy dress ball of the Upper Tutaenui School was held on Friday night. There was a good attendance of parents and friends. The children looked very gay ami curried out their programme ex- • cllently. Following is a list of the costumes: Boys: Ross Hammond, Henry Gower, to ide and bridegroom; Alvan Gibbons, IL d Indian; Cym Maiden, boy with nose; Jim Warren, no more strikes; G<’o(T. Low er. Maori boy; Carey Collier, < hinainan; Arthur Warren, swagger; Jim Barry, pierrot: Ronald Stafford, tenni'i \thol Thomson, sailor’; Graeme

Aitchison, butcher; Trevor Marshall, golly wog. Girls: Dorothy Gower, sun maid raisins; Mavis Moss. Turkish lady; Winnie Stafford, old and new; Gibbs, Japanese girl; Frances Wood, Dutch girl; Phyllis Marshall, powder puff; Ngaire Ellery, circus girl; Joyce Thomson, ribbon fan; Agnes Lane, Scotch lass; Nita Paterson, umbrella; Ethel Davidson, picaninny; Nola Ellery, blue boy; Eileen Montgomery, danger signal; Lorna Paterson. Yellow Bird tobacco; Ruth Aitchison. lavender fairy; Thelma Gower, fairy; Phyllis Ellery, fairy starlight; Myra Winterburn, fairy Queen. THE BEBBINGTON SHIELD. Advice has been received that Dannevirke Union has accepted July 6 for th© challenge match for the Bcbbington Shield. Rangitikei reps, travel to Kimbolton this afternoon to play Oroua Union. The team will assemble at Marton at 12.45 p.m. SOCIAL EVENTS. The Tutaenui Ladies’ Hucikey Club will hold a modern and old-time dance in the Upper Tutaenui Hall this evening in order to raise funds for their newly-formed club. Tho Marton Division of St. John Ambulance Brigade will held another of their popular dances in tho Marton .I unction Social Hall to-morroiv even ing. Music will be supplied by Mr. S. I’otakn and a dainty supper will be provided !•♦ the ladies. Novelty, old time ami modern 'lances will bo ” feat in c of the evening’s entertain immt. z A meeting of those interested in forming a toug of war club tn as held V Marton last night, Mr. Hope Miller presiding over a large attendance. The chairman explained tho objects of the meeting and congratulated the Marton team on the excellent form displayed at tho Manawatu Winter Show. Am organising committee had been formed to acquire information about forming tho club and response was so gratifying that it was decided to call a general meeting to form tho club. A track starter has boon donated bv Mr. J. Nitsche. Arrangements have been made for a training shed and equipment. The tug-of-war club is to be formed. Officers elected were: Patron, Mr. A. Stuart. M.P.; president, Mr. Hope Miller; vioo-presidenta. Messrs. C. Haddock. J. Nitsche and N. Crabb; soerotarv, Mr. K. Mclntyre; treasurer. Mr. K Fowler; committee. Messrs. T.ampp. W. E. Gibbons, Gnddopp, P. Duncan and S. Powell. Subscriptions will be ss.