MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 31, 6 February 1935, Page 3

MARTON

ST. FRANCIS’ CONVENT MARTON PUPILS’ SUCCESSES The following are rhe results of the examinations held in December at St. Francis’ Convent, on behalf of the Newtonßapid Business College. Book-keeping Intermediate Division.—(Jonah Harris, 100 (honours); Ola Williams, 100 (honours); Audrey Thumsoii, 97 (honours); Olga Lurajud, 96 (honours); Colin Brant. SS (distinction). Junior Division.—Bessie Sladden, 100 (honours); Marjorie Slight, 99 (honours); Audrey Barker, 95 (honours). Shorthand Senior Division-—Sheila Foley, 78; Audrey Thomson, 75; Oonah Harris, 69. Intermediate Division.—Patricia Hop kins. 84 (distinction); Olga Lurajud, 83 (distinction); Marjorie Slight, 73. Junior Division.—Ola Williams, 87 (distinction); Bessie Sladden, 86 (distinction); Audrey Barker, 86 (distinction). Typewriting Senior Division. —Audrey Thomson, SS (distinction). Junior Division.—Bessie Sladden, 88 (distinction); Olga Lurajud, B<> (distinction); Patricia Hopkins. 85 (distinction); Dora Sladden, 83 (distinction); Marjorie Slight. 82 (distinction); 010 Williams* 81 (distinction). JUNCTION CRICKET CLUB HALCOMBE BEAT JUNCTION A glorious summer’s uay with a slight breeze made conditions ideal for the Junction v. llalcombe game played at llalcombe during the i\cck-end, al though at times the heat was most oppressive. The wicket was very fast. Junction won the toss aud Paulding elected to bat, Cullen and R. Whit combe opening. Whitcombe went quickly to Martin in the first o'er fur 3. A. Whitcuinbe joined Cullen and was soon clean bowled by Pye before he opened his account- Dartram was next man in, but Cullen fell a victim to Martin tor 2. (13 lor 4), Bartram 2. Lawson also went without opening. At this stage the ganre looked serious for Junction (five lor 17j. Foote was given l.b.w. off Fye for 6. Ruse and 1 arrant were the top scorers for Junction with 8 each, and the innings closed with a total of 40. Halconibe went to the wicket at 2.15 p.m., Martin and Pye opening. Pye went l.b.w. for 2 off Whitcuinbe. laulding also went the same way off Law son’s bowling for 1- Dais joined Martin, but he went cheaply before he scored off W hitcombe. (Three lor 11). Hughes was next man and he was caught by Bartram off Lawson for 6. The afternoon tea interval was then taken and it was very welcome to the players, as the heat was intense. On resuming Saywell was caught by Rose for three, Whitcombe bowling. Stewart followed, being caught Rose, bowled Paulding, 10. (Six for 54). Paulding also accounted for Seigel for 1. .Mar-

lin was giving a fine display in spite of the heat and the Junction fielding was -excellent, their quick returns and true outfield handling saving many extra points. Martin made the line score of 54, being missed once when he was 54, the same over being caught by Foote w'hen h-e lifted a hign one to tempt the fieldsmen, llalcombe closed with 91.

Junction commenced a second inn ings at 4.25 p.m., Whitcombe and Stan trail taking first strike to L. Faulding and Dais. Whitcombe was dismissed bv Dais for 7. Stantiall also went from Dais, the pres ions ball hitting th-e “sticks” but not dislodging rhe bailsBartram was caught Dais for 20 off btewart. Faulding was caught by Whitcombe junr. (playing for Hal combe), at long-on (a splendid catch by this small lad). Tarrant hit a two and was bowled by Marlin. A. Whitcombe’s wicket fell to Martin for 14. The lad Whitcombe again took a good catch when he caught Clark off Seigel. Junction made a tctal of 63 in their second innings. llalcombe went in again and made the necessary runs with three wickets in hand. The following are the details:— Junction. — First innings: R. Whitcombe, b Pye 3; Cullen, b Martin 2; A. Whitcombe, b Martin 0; Bartram, c Dais, b Martin 2; Foote, 1.b.w., b Pye 6; Lawson b Pye 0; Faulding, c Seigel b Fye 0; Rose, e Martin, b Pye 8; Tarrant, b Martin 8; Clark, c Stew art b Pve 2; Stantiall, not out 0; extras 9; total 40. Bowling: Pye, six foi 10; Martin, four for 1; Dais, none lor 16; Faulding, none for 8.

Second innings: Whitcombe, b Dais 7; Stantiall, b Dais »; Foote, 1-b.w., b Faulding 1; Rose, b Faulding 0; Bartram, c Dais, b Stv.wart 20; A. Whit combe, b Martin 14; Lawson, b Stew art 5; Faulding, c Whitcombe junr., b Martin 3; Tarrant, b Martin 2; Cullen, not out. 1; Clark, c Whitcombe junr., b Martin 2; extras 8; total 63.

Halconibe.—First innings: Martin, c Foote, b Faulding 54; Pye, 1.b.w., b Whitcombe 2; Faulding, 1.b.w., b Lawson 1; Dais, b Whitcombe 0; Hughes, c Bartram, b Lawson 6; Saywelfi c R.o b e, b Whitcombe 3; Stewart, c Rose, b Faulding 10; Hughes, did not bat 0; Svigrl b Faulding 1; Osmond, b Faulding 2’; Davies, not out 1; Whitcombi junr.. <• Bartram, b Cullen 4; extras /; total 91. Bowling: A. Whitcombe. three for 33; Lawson, two for 21; Bar tram, none for 1; Faulding, lour for 9; Cullen, one for 2. Second innings: Dais, b Whitcombe 12- Faulding, i.b.w., b Whitcombe 1; Martin, retired 5; Stewart, c Cullen. 1 Rose. 3; Whitcombe junr.. not out 0; Davies, retired 9; Seigel. b Rose 9; Osmond. 1) Rose 0; extras 3; total for f-even wickets, 33. After the game, Mr. Marlin, 011 be half of the llalcombe Club, said thv) were always ((lad to see the Marton Junction sports an.l the good fellow ship that, prevailed between the tw< clubs made the games most -enjoyab e. He hoped that a return game could be arranged. Mr. Faulding thanked Mr. Martin lor his remarks and stated that 1 hex l ad all thoroughly enjoyed the outing He also wished Io (hank those respon >ible for the excellent afternoon tea i . m.| he <allp<| nn the Jun. lion ( lub t< gi'c three cheers for the Halcomb.’ tea 111.

i.;.',-.■'■'.■■s-iiiJ.'''■ PERSONAL. Air. and Airs. Jock Stewart. Bridle Track, are leaving Marton this week to reside at their new farm in the Waikato. The friends of Mrs. Henry Lampp. who is in St. Catherine’s Hospital, will lie pleased to hear that she is making good progress after her recent illness. Air. and Airs. Hawk, of the Bank of Australasia, and Alms Hawk, left, this morning by motor for their annual holiday. SWIMMING SPORTS. Everything points to the Marton Swimming Club’s carnival next Alon day evening being the best ever staged in Alarton. Entries promise to bo out standing and the programme should appeal to all interested in a splendid sport BOWLING. TO-DAY’S TEAMS. Five rinks of Wanganui howlers will be visiting Marton to-day for an inter dub match. 'The local rinks have been selected by Air. A. Todd as follows:—Nicol. Williams, Kendrick, Atkinson; Miles, Mogridge, Morrison, Low; Healey, Honeyman, Ferens, Gorrie; Abel. Thomas, Barton, Porteous; Gardiner, Mcßeth, Thomson, Marr. Singles Competition. Interest in the singles competition is being well maintained and each da\ sees more games played. Further results are as follows:Section A.—Healey 15 v. Connell 14. Section B.—Miles 23 v. Brown 19; Marr 25 v. Watt, 11; Nicol 10 v. Watt 15; Brown 25 v. Mogridge 9; Brown 2? v. Kendrick 13.

Section D. —Thomson 18 v. Welsh 14: Low 20 v. Thomas 14. , THE CIVIC THEATRE. ‘ ‘ COCKE Y E I) CA V A LIE RS. ‘ ’ Bert Wheeler ami Robert Woolsey turn back the clock four hundred years to the odds bodkins er. and open a bag full of melody, comedy and pluchritude in “Cockeyed Cavaliers,” their latest joyfilm with Thelma T'd<l and Dorothy Lee. In this RKO Radio Picture, Wheeler and Woolsey play the title roles of “Cockeyed Cavaliers.” Their adventures with wassail and knight hood tangles them with the Duke of Weskit, who is trying to force Alary Ann, a comely coinn oner, to marry him, although she fancies Bort. Bob falls for Lady Genevieve, the duke’s niece. When Weskit finds Mary Ann, and a baron returns who is jealous of Genevieve, excruciating events pile up. Mark Sandrich directed “Cockeyed Cavaliers’’ with his Motion Picture Academy award technique. Will Jayson and Vai Burton, of “Isn’t This a Night for Lovely ami “Penthouse Serenade” mnsieal fame, composed ”1 Love to Dilly Dally.” ami “T Went Hunting.” two melodious numbers which should prove pop'.ilar. Matinee this afteroon. Showing finally to-night. MARTON RAILWAY STATION RUSH PERIOD STILL ON Unlike previous years the holiday rush period at, Marton Juirction is still in progress. Usually, the bustle and activity ceases some time in January and railway traffic resumes normal pro portions, but the 1934-35 season is definitely an exception. Heavy express trains, freight specials and long stock trains are passing through Marton day and night, iu a seemingly endless stream. Seating room on both north and south-bound expresses is being taxed to its utmost and trains double their ordinary size are now so common that they fail to attract more than casual attention. On Alonday morning the Auckland Wellington Limited arrived at Alarton with thirteen cars aud a full passenger list, in spite of this, however, a second Limited, consisting of eight cars and a van, arrived half an hour later aud left for Wellington at 7.15 a.in. Both trains were about half an hour late. ‘ The procedure of breaking the Limited into two trains is something almost, without precedent in the hisory of the Alain Trunk line. That so many children and college pupils arc returning to their various schools does, in some way, account for the large amount, of passenger traffic; but the fact still remains that. all through January there was little or no decrease in the number of people travelling. It is apparent that the railway is becoming more and more popular in New Zea land. Both the north arid scuth-bounl New Plymouth expresses have been receiving their full share of public patron age. On Monday the down New Plymouth carried about 170 passengers and on Tuesday Ihe up train, hauled by two “Ab’’ engines, comprised ten cars and a van. The train was only sixteen minutes bite arriving at Marton. The refreshment and di-ning rooms at Mar ton present scenes of feverish activity at train time and the staff is kept busy with orders for tea, sandwiches and cold drinks. The latter and ice cream seem prime favourites. Most of the additional freight train!* passing through Alar‘or. carry stock and besides the usual goods traffic there are six specials passing in and out of Marton during the night. Largo numbers of sheep are being transported bv rail. Engiuemen, train examiners, llip traffic department and the. booking office staff are all being kept husv and it sneaks well for the offleiercy of the Railway Department that train schedules are being kent to with onlv a minimum amount of delay and that so many passengers and so much freight are being handled without nvshap. W.D.F.U HOM MITT RE MEETING There was a, large attendance at the committee meeting of the W.D.F U. (Alarton branch) which was held in fho Jockey f'lub’s rooms on Tuesday afternoon. Miss Simpson presided It was reported that the sale of basket ware, held nn the showgrounds last Thursday was very successful. The stall was in charge of the W D.F P

ladies and the sum of £2O realised. The proceeds were in aid of thi Jubilet Institute for the Blind and the result is ext.tcijiely gratifying. Two remit!' which will be presented at the next provincial meeting, to be held in St. Stephen’s H?.ll, Marton, on Tuesday, February 12, came up for discussion. In view of the fact that the above will be an important meeting, all mem beis who can possibly do so are urged to attend. The meeting is timed to commenve at two o’clock. HOT WEATHER CONTINUES Marton is still experiencing oppressive heat and* Tuesday saw the temperature at 89 degrees in the shade. So far the highest official figures wre for Monday, when Marton sweltered in 91 degrees of heat. As an indication oi* the temperature out of doors, a thermometer which had been in the sun for half an hour registered 144 degrees. Bv midnight, however, there was a ver'- heavy dew, for which farmers and gardeners are. extremely grateful.

SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY Over sixty children of the Mission Sundav School assembled on the park last Saturday for a big tally Ihe afternoon was spent in a most enjoyable way, the kiddies romping among the trees and playing games. Ice cream was dispensed in large quantities and highly appreciated The function was a very pleasant one, indeed, and cun siderable credit is due to the pro moteis, Mrs \V. A. Bishop. Mis> !•: Bishop and Mr and Mrs G. F. Cule MARTON ATHLETICS The second meeting of the Uhainey Cup series will be held on Marlon Park next Tuesday evening and until then there will be no athleti'c sports at Marton. In order to select the Mi.rton team for the sub-centre championships at Taihapo On Thursday week and the centre championsli.ps at Wanganui a little later on, throe championship events will be held next Tuesday night Thev are as follow: I'lo vards ladies’, 100 yards men ami a half mile cyclo.

BICYCLE THEFTS Irresponsible persons are at present busy at Marton removing cycles that are not their own. Besides machines being taken from streets, backyards at night are not immune from these thefts, Ihe police have the matter iu hand.