MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 151, 29 June 1932, Page 3

MARTON

REVD. FATHER LYNCH. A large and representative gathering of the Catholics of Marton and surrounding districts assembled in the schoolroom, Russell (St., last Wednesday night, to bid farewell to Revd. Father Lynch, who left yesterday by the s.s. Alaunganui on an extended tour of England, Ireland and the Continent. Although of a retiring disposition Father Lynch made many lasting friends during his stay of 4A years here. His devotion to ‘ duty, his unbounded charity and interest in church and school work endeared him to his parishioners; the marks of his hard labour are in evidence from one end of the parish to the other. Those present at the gathering represented tho parishes |of Bulls, Wanganui, Turakina. and Marton. Mr. A. O. Scott, speaking on behalf of the Alarton parishioners referred in terms of highest praise of the excellent way in which Father Lynch had carried out his duties in all branches of the parish and as a mark of their appreciation handed him n well-filled wallet. Similar presentations were made from of the Bulls. Wangaehu and Turakina parishes, all speakers voicing their sorrow at tho departure of their beloved priest. Father Lynch took a great interest in the school work and education of the children; it was his delight to be with the children of men and the smallest child could approach him with confidence. As a mark of esteem tho Marton children presented him with a pair of suede gloves and the Wangaehu children a fountain pen. In reply, Father Lynch thanked tho people and children for their useful gifts and assured them that his stay among them had been very happy and he would always treasure pleasant memories of the Marton and surrounding parishes. At the same gathering opportunity was taken to welcome Revd. Father Lenihan, recently of Carterton, who has taken up tho duties of Parish priest. CRICKET CLUB DANCE. The Greatford Cricket Club held a most successful dance in the Alarton Junction Hall on Friday evening last. Dance enthusiasts spent a very pleasant evening and a dainty supper was served by members of the cricket team. Novelty dances were won by Aliss Al. Sutherland and Air. J. O’Shaughnessy, Miss J. McMillan and Mr. J. Wilton, with Aliss E. Philpotts and Air. E. Lewis runners-up on each occasion. RANGITIKEI HOUNDS. MEET AT ROSEBANK. Despite a cold wind and the threat of rain there was a good field and a large gallery of spectators on Saturday, when hounds met at “Rosebank,” the property of Deputy-Master J. Brice. Hounds threw off in front of the house and started a hare immediately. After doubling two or three times in a determined effort to foil the lino she ran in a wide circle round tho property and gave the field a smart gallop of a mile or more before going to cover in the bush near tho stables The pack was in good form and keen fur blood, and they soon hunted her out and ran to the Turakina Valley Road, where they checked. Goodwin cast them forrard smartly and they hit off the line across Air. Gordon’s, but checked again in a crop of turnips. After a short delay they went away again, and running through Mr. Gordon’s and into Mr. Shield’s lost their hare in tho bush after a good run of nearly three miles.

Hounds were taken back to “Rosebank” and the huntsman drew blank in several paddocks. Another hare was put up near tho house and ran to Mr. Dexter’s boundary, where she turned left-handed along tho fence for a considerable distance; doubled back on the other side of tho fence and came on to Mr. Brice’s again, then turning to Ihc left, ran through Mr. Alorrison’s and on to the road. The hare ran up the road for some distance and the pack was at fault for a time; and, just when they hit it off back towards Air. Brice’s, a heavy rainstorm put a period to the day’s activities by effectively killing the scent, and spoiling what had promised to be a good day’s sport.

Tho field returned to the homestead in some haste, and Airs. Brice, ably assisted by her daughter, dispensed an excellent afternoon tea. Among those out wore Deputy-Mas-ter J. Brice on Oneroa; Deputy-Master H. Cameron on Red Spider; Huntsman Goodwin on Bonus; Hon. Whips W. Wilson, Mode, and B. Simpson, Te Puke; Miss Al. Brice, Taffy : Miss B. Gaisford, Target; Aliss Rutherford. Loch Lomond; Miss Cameron, a grey; Miss P. Gaisford, Ehoa; Alessrs. J. Dick, Earl of Ashlea; F. Brice, Sailor Boy; R. Gaisford, Black Reynard; J. Simpson, Matipuna; R. Cameron, a chestnut; R. Simpson, Alinnehaha; L. Bull, a black; D. Stent, Ramona; B. Dosser, Whattao: H. Simpson, Black Rock: J. McLean, Anak. MEN’S MATCH DAY. Conditions on Saturday were far from ideal for good scoring in the fourball competition. Tho winners were G. A. Simpson and T. C. Rubcry, who returned a card of 1 up. Good teaming was responsible for their success. About six pairs tied for second place with one down. DELEGATION TO OTTAWA. KT. HON. COATES FAREWELLED. MEETING AT AIARTON JUNCTION. Taking advantage of the few minutes durinc which tho WellingtonAuckland Limited stopped at Alarton Junction on Sunday night, several friends representing all sections of tho Rangitikei district gathered to bid farewell to the Rt. Hon. J. G. Coates, ns he passed through on his way to join the Aorangi en route to the Ottawa Conference. Mr. A. Stuart, M.P., acted as spokesman. and congratulated Mr. Coates on being unanimously chosen by Cabinet to head the delegation representing the Dominion at Ottawa. He stated that with the assistance of the Hon. Downio Stewart there was no more capable person to carry the responsibilities attached to the delegation. Air. Stuart presented a scheme which had been propounded by a Rangitikei man for the rehabilitation of the financial position of the Dominion, In conclusion, Mr. Stuart expressed the confidence •hat the Rangitikei electors 1 Mr. Coates in his work of laying . nda‘lon on which the pillars of stability, confidence and prosperity could be erected. Air. Coates, in reply, stated that no one part of the Empire could expect to

benefit at the expense of others, nor could one Dominion find a way out without co-operating with the other unit’s of the Empire. He received the scheme Afr. Stuart had submitted to him, stating that nny proposal was welcomed that would assist the Government. DAIRYING TOPICS. A LANTERN LECTURE. Air. C. AL Hume, Federation Super visor of Herd resting, will deliver an address, illustrated with an entirely changed set of lantern slides, in the Marton Jockey Club's rooms at 7.31 this (Wednesday) evening. The subjects covered will be: Control system in combating mammatis; Dairy Produce Board’s advertising in England, pig husbandry; herd testing; call marking and the certificates of pedigree bulls. All interested are cordially invited. EUCHRE AND DANCE. A euchre tournament and dance will be held in the Upper Tutaenui Hall on Friday, July 1, at 8 p.m., in order to raise funds for the hull. The prices of admission are gents 2s. ladies Is 6d or basket. RANGITIKEI HUNT. The hounds will nut meet this afternoon on account of tho wet state of the ground. THE CIVIC THEATRE. “THE BEGGAR STUDENT.” The fascinating, sparkling charm possessed of by old . Vienna, is exemplified in the latest British Dominions’ film to emerge from the English studios of this progressive film com pany, in the shape of “The. Beggar Student,” the Viennese operetta which has charmed millions with its appealing music, rollicking choruses and catchy tunes. The modern version of this famed operetta is presented at the Civic Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday next. An immense cast of stage and screen celebrities includes Laric Fairfax, the charming “Rod (Shadow” who appeared in the musicale, “The Desert Song,” which had a successful season here not so long ago. and who occupies the stellart role as Carl Romaine, “Tho Beggar Student.” Shirley Dale, beautiful operatic star, who possesses looks plus a personality that makes her the finished artiste for such a role as she is allotted in this production is the feminine lead; Alark Daly as the singing sergeant, with Jerry Varno, supplies tho lighter vein without which no film is complete.