MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 257, 30 October 1934, Page 10

MARTON

SWIMMING CLUB ANNUAL MEETING HELD The annual meeting of the Marton Amateur Swimming and Life-saving Club was held in the Jockey Club’s rooms on Monday evening. Mr Winsett presiding over a good attendance. Annual Report The president’s report stated inter alia: “It was not until the season was somewhat advanced that this club came into being; this very naturally precludes my giving any very elaborate resume of the season’s activities. In spite of the lateness of its inception, however, the club in the short time it has been functioning has shown, promise of vigorous activity in the coming season. . “There was but one carnival airanged by your club last season. This was an undoubted success; in fact the entries in all probability . exceeded those in any other carnival that has ever been held in Marton. There were over one hundred swimmers competing in the various events. As a further indication of the success of the 'carnival I may state that a clear profit of £3 Ils 2d resulted therefrom. I have no - hesitation in saying that the record entries were due to the activity of our secretary, who spared neither time nor labour in seeing that invitations were sent to and accepted by ail clubs within a reasonable distance of Marton. Besides entries in our own carnival, your executive was able to arrange that a party of members compete in the end of the season carnival of the Feilding Swimming . Club. Two of the members were* successful in returning with trophies. Tn the life-sav-ing branch of our club work, though we were not successful in obtaining any Royal Life-saving Society awards, pet on every Wednesday evening a class attended the baths and much good work was performed. “•Recommendations.— (1) That arrangements be made to hold club competitions on one night each week; (2) that a fund be built up to assist swimmers to travel to other centres to attend carnivals; (3) that a “beginners” class” for adults be organised for those who cannot swim and are diffident about attending the baths when open to the public. “Finance. —Tn conclusion, gentlemen. T draw your attention to the sound financial position of our club. Not only has the club increased the credit balance at. the bank but the duck-boards at the baths have been renovated and a raft provided. Financial Statement. Including a balance of £8 8s 8d from the old swimming club, the receipts amounted to £2l 4s 2d. subscriptions being £1 10s, Carnival takings £6 11s, and entry fees £4 14s fid. The expenditure totalled £ll 10s 9d; credit balance at P.O. Savings Bank, £9 13s, and cash in hand, fivepence; total, £2l 4s 2d. Election of Officers The following officers were elected: Patron, Mr F. Purnell; president, Mr

A. 0. Wimsett; vice-presidents, Messrs J. D. Gorrie, A. Grade, and W. J. Mogridge; committee, Messrs J. H. Dashwood, S. Hei*eock, W. Hainer, E. Fletcher, and H. C. Williams; club captain, M. Wysocki; secretary and treasurer. W. H. Mackay; trustees, Messrs S. Hercock and W. H. Mackay; delegate to Wanganui Centre, Mr A. 0. Wimsett; captain of life-saving branch, Mi\ H. C. Williams; lion, auditor, Mr P. J. SI ad den. It was decided to affiliate with the Royal Life-saving Society. Sympathy was expressed with Mr J. H. Dashwood in his illness. MARTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. The Marton Borough Council met on Monday evening, there being present the Mayor (Mr F. Purnell) and Crs. G. B. Gregory, T. Barton, A. Mclndoe, A. Honeyman. J. D. Gorrie, A. J B. Sicely. W. B. Langston and K. A. Williams and C. C. McDonald (town clerk). | A circular letter was received from the Mayor of Temuka relative to the suggested conference at Wellington to consider unemployment matters, stating that, as sufficient support was not forthcoming, it had been decided to take no further action. —Received. The Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade advised that a rotary pump can be supplied immediately complete with accessories, but without hose at a cost of £llO f.o.b. Melbourne, and suggesting that the suction hose was useful in the event of low pressure in the mains. The shipping of the pump would be held up pending council’s decision relative to the suction hose..— The council’s previous decision was confirmed. Mr. L. N. Slight submitted a price for the assembly, alterations and fiti ting of the rotary puinp to the Hudson car.—The tender was accepted. , The secretary of the dental clinic j thanked council for work done at the dental clinic. —The letter was received. ! The hon. secretary of the St. Stephen’s Church vestry called attention to wandering stock on the streets, stating that it was not always possible to keep the church gates closed and that damage was being done by stray stock. —The overseer, Mr. Brant, was instructed to interview the owners of cows and inform them that the practice must cease. The district manager of railways wrote relative to the Marton Junction railway crossing, stating that the carry rails were in readiness but, owing to delay in shipment of sleepers, it

might be two or three months before the work could be put in hand.—The letter was received. Air. M. P Watson asked the council to repair the road fence on the abattoir section, stating that the drain taking refuse water from the house needed attention. The range was also unsafe.—The council agreed to the supplying of the pipe, providing Mr. Watson produced the labour. Mr. Brant was instructed to go into the matter of the range and to report. The council agreed to repair the fence. The Secretary to the Treasury stated that the issue of the Order-in-Council, consenting to the raising of the £3OOO waterworks loan repayable on the instalment repayment system over a period of 15 years with interest at £3 10s per cent, will be recommended, and, when issued, an extract from the Gazette relating thereto would be forwarded.—The Mayor reported that he had interviewed the Secretary of the Treasury and his. action was confirmed. The Wanganui Harbour Board advised that the Sinking Fund Commissioners had been directed to advance the council £3OOO for 15 years from January 1. 1935, at 31 per cent., on a table repayment, basis. The letter was received. An application was received from McKenzie and Son for permission to erect a kerbside pump on the footpath on Wellington Road, stating that it was proposed to place the underground tank on private property and run the pipes under the. footpath.—The matter was left to the works committee with ovver to act. Mr A. D. Riley and Co. acknowledged receipt of tenders fpr cartage of filter plant from the railway to the filter site, stating the successful tenderer be advised of the date of arrival of the plant.—Received. A report was received from the Health Department on a dwelling situated at the corner of Lyon and Cubbabballa Streets, stating that the house, in its present state, was unlit for human habitation and created a nuisance within the meaning of Section 40 of the Health Act, 1920. It asked the council to serve notice on the owner to make good the defects within one month, and, failing action being taken, to issue a closing order. — It was resolved that notice be given. A report was submitted from the gas manager, Mr. F. MacPherson, suggesting that a storage water system at a charge of 5s per 1000 cubic feet be introduced, and that a concession be granted to consumers- of large quantities of gas. He also suggested that the charge be reduced from 8s 9d to 7s 6d for consumers of 8000 cubic feet and over. The council approved of the concession, pending the presentation of a detailed tariff report. A vote of thanks was extended to ex-Cr. A. McKenzie for having planted trees along Station Road. CYCLE DO AD RACE TRIAL EVENT TO-MORROW The final event of the road racingseason w’ill take place to-morrow, the course being once round Tutaenui block, and once round Nga Tawa —a distance of 18 miles. The trophies will be as follows: First 255, second 15s, third ss; fastest time 10s. The trophies won during the previous four races will also be presented after the race, as well as the points prize donated by Air. H. Chainey. Points to date are as follows: T. Horner 4, T. AFcC aul 4, P. Larmer 3 A. Ellery 3, H. Coles 8, C. Pidwell 3, JToiley 2, E. bmart 1, E. Gibbs 1. The handicaps, declared by Air. HNicol, for to-morrow are: H. Moss 4min., H. Coles 4min., R-. Ellery 4, T. Horner 6.30. C. Pidwell 7, E. Gibbs 7, E. Smart 7.30, P. Larmor 8.30, G. Ellery 8.30, T. AlcCaul 10.45, R. Prichard 11.30, R. Wlnchcombe 11.30. ' CRICKET JUNCTION PROBABLES ▼. POSSIBLES After a wet night the weather was perfect for the match, Possibles v. Probables at the Racecourse Oval. The wicket was a little soft, but the outfield was in good order, a perfect carpet. Some fine cricket was displayed and boundaries were the order of the day. R. Whitcombe made top score for Probables (47), when he was caught and bowled by Cullen. Foote also made a fine score (39). Total for the Probables was 183. Possibles went In to better thi-s, but were unfortunate, making only 154 (Rose C. f 26; Furness 33, giving a fine display of carpet shots). Aluch amusement was caused through the luck of the “tail-enders. ’’ It was thought that the Possibles would be able to appeal against the light, but they were unlucky, as the last men were unable to stand the distance. Probables Faulding, b Lawson 12 A. Whitcombe, b Whiteombe senr. 25 R. Whitcombe, c and b Cullen .. 47 Spriggs, c and b Whitcombe senr. 12 D. Rose, played on 9 AlcKay, c and b Whitcombe senr. 0 .Foote, b Lawson 39 L. Adams, b Whitcombe senr. .. 10 Rees, J.b.w., b Hutton 0 AlcNamara, e Clark, b Whitcombe senr 18 Afann, run out 0 J. Hutton, not out 3 Extras 8. Total 183 Possibles Furness, c Faulding, b Rees .. 33 Lawson, b AlcNamara 19 Bartram, c Whitcombe, b McKay 9 C. Rose, c AlcNamara, b Faulding 26 Cullen 1.b.w., b Foote 15 Steele, c Adams bR. Whitcombe 1 Whitcombe senr., c Spriggs, b McKay . • • () Tarrant, c L’ees, b Ro.se •». Earby, b Faulding 19 • 'iaik, c A. Whitcombe, b Spriggs 6 Hutton, c Faulding, b A. Whitcombe .« .. •• •• •• •• 19

Turnbull, not out 6 Extras ’ Total LADIES’ GOLF. DRAW FOR MEDAL MATCH. The following is the draw for a medal match to be played this afternoon: —Mrs A. H. Marshall v. Mrs. Stanford, Miss B. Crooke v. Miss 111sten, Miss M. Cockburn v. Miss Open shaw, Miss Howard v. Miss Farmer. Mrs McLean v. Mrs. Sladden, Mrs. Harris v. Mrs. Ladley, Mrs. Bevan v. Scorer. Mrs. Glasgow v. Mrs. Frank, Miss Beckett v. Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Miller v. Miss J. Fullerton-Smith, Mis* N. Simpson v. Mrs. Dudding, Miss Bax ter v. Miss Staples, Mrs. McFarlane v, Miss L. Cockburn, Mrs Christensen v. Mrs L. H. T. Marshall Miss I. Coch ran v. Miss B. Harris. Mrs. F. Fullerton Smith v. Mrs. Cochran, Mrs. Church v Miss B. Cochran, Mrs. Glover v. Miss Fullerton-Smith, Miss Holdaway v. Miss Tothill. No. 10 tee.—Miss Ingle v. Miss Crozier, Mrs. Barr v. Scorer. Last week’s match for Miss Gais ford’s trophy was won by Miss J. Ful lerton-Smith, 89—17 —72. Miss McFarlane returned the besi junior card.