MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 67, 21 March 1935, Page 3

MARTON

ST. PATRICK’S DANCE SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION A large crowd of dance enthusiasts attended the dance held under the auspices of the St. Frances’ Church, Marton, ou Tuesday evening. As 2n previous years, the committee spared no effort to make the function a success, which it undoubtedly was,' and credit is due to those who helped untiringly under the capable leadership ol Mrs. A. O. Scott. The Empire Hall was transformed for the evening, tne ceiliug being concealed with festoons of green and gold crepe paper, the walls and stage being decorated with shamrocks and harps ou a white background. Loveday’s Orchestra supplied the music and had to respond to insistent recalls. Mr. Jock Wilson contributed an extra during the supper interval. The ALonte Carlo dance was won by Miss Aland Henderson and Mr. Whale. A dainty and appetising supper was served, being up to the usual high standard of the St. Francis’ Church committee. Air. A. Grade acted as M.C. most efficiently. THE CIVIC THEATRE “BABY TAKE A BOW” Shirley Temple certainly is entitled to take a bow for her performance in “Baby, Take a Bow,” which will be finally shown to-mgnt at the Civic Theatre- The work of this live-year-old girl is really astonishing. She possesses the grace and intelligence of a grown person and a personality that will carry her far. Tne picture is a comedy-d*ama centering around Shirley Temple and her young parents, its theme is Janies Dunn’s struggle for happiness in spite of the handicap of a prison record. Claire Trevor is the young wife who believes in him. Little Shirley is their adorable baby daughter who lends merriment to tne action and turns a trick in the nick of time that makes her the heroine of the drama. Director Harry Lachman has introduced a number of refreshing!v new ideas into his directorial treatment of this picture. The screen play is by Philip Klein and E. E. Paramore junr. John Stone produced it on the Fox lot. By all means see Shirley Temple m “Baby, lake a Bow. Its a treat you owe yourself. A UNIQUE FERNERY NATIVE FERNS AND PLANTS WELL WORTH A VISIT What is claimed to be the largest fernery in the Southern Hemispheie is located on Mr. Charles Cameron’s property on Cameron Road, Taurauga. This fernery' was established ten yeais ago in a small way and has been steadily developed until to-day it contains uctween 500 and 600 distinct species and close on 1300 varieties ol native and foreign ferns. The ternery is sheltered by various species of New Zealand tree ferns, some of which are now up to 20ft. in height. Practically all tha New Zealand terns are to be found, and include one unique species which was propagated from leaf-mou d found in a buried forest fifteen feet below the surface just at the junction of the O.uanawa Road at the V\ airoa River. This fern represents the one species of Cystopteris and before its propagation by Mr. Cameron was unknown to fernologists. Wo far it has been unnamed, and perhaps eventual } it may serve to keep the discoverer s name before those who take an intel' est in the growing of terns. Mr. Cameron has sent specimens of this tern to the leading museums in various parts of the world, and has been advised by experts that there is no trace of it in any other country. Lt is a pretty little fern and grows to a height of from fifteen to eighteen inches. Mr. Cameron also possesses several species of ferns that are now practically extinct in New Zealand. Ferns from all parts of the world are included in the collection. All the finputted species have brilliant foliage —many of them being variegated, tasselied and fimbricateu—and they are thriving even better than when grown in their own country. One which is a native of Germany, and another, a native from Japan, have fronds ol lour feet, about four times the size they attain in their native countries. Other rare plants are the sacred fern of Italy and the sacred fern ot the Maori. Apart from the two ferneries an interesting rockery makes a home tor a J rock plants, some being very rare Alpines. Here also is to be seen a comprehensive collection of cacti, winch makes a line show when m bloom. The rockery itself is a blaze of colour all the year round. The extensive flower gardens at tne back provide a glorious sight and include numerous tropical flowering plants- A collection of seventy diffeient dwarf hydrangeas are blooming and form a sight that could not be excelled in any part 01. New Zealand. A rare novelty is the mimosa, commonly known as the sensitive plant, which shows its resentment against touch or loud speech by colla P sl “S immediately. The smallest rose ami the smallest lily m the world and the artillery plant are in the gardens and have to be seen to be appreciated. Air. Cameron, nas started a nur. y for rock plants and ferns, w m ' S ° U .' meet a long-felt want. He is to be complimented on the excellent Stan dari which the fernery and gardens have attained and in « a ponse to numerous requests he has now • to make them available tor “ by visitors and the general public, who will find in this wonderful ternery, m a rich setting of native shrubs and trees, a beauty spot with a very strong appeal. RANGITIKEI SCHOOLS. ANNUAL SPORTS MEETING. The annual sports meeting of the Rangitikei Schools’ Sports Association was held on the Marton Park on Wednesday afternoon in fine weather. There was a good attendance of parents and children and the meeting was conducted in an emplary manner. The schools were graded into two classes, the A grade schools competed for the Peace Shield and the B grade

schools for the Morris Shield. The contest for the Peace Shield resulted in a one-point win for Marton Junction from Turakina, whilst Tokorangi won the Morris Shield with a margin >f 10J points. The teachers of the ompeting schools, assisted by several voluntary helpers, acted in official capacities. At the conclusion of the sports Rev. Watt (Turakina) addressed the assemblage, congratulating the competitors on their splendid performance. He had thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon’s sport, which reflected great credit on the teachers on the manner in which they had selected the leading athletes of their schools. Following are the results.

Peace Shield. Boys ’ Events. High Jump.—A. Slade (Af ) 1, L. Dobb (M) 2, G. Leeks (MJ) 3. Long Jump.—A. Slade (M) 1, T. Chismon (MJ) 2, H. Woon (T) 3. Hop, Step and Jump.—H. Woon (T) 1. J. Tukapua (MJ) 2, T. Chismon (MJ) 3. 100 Yards (12 vears). —-M. Leeks (MJ) 1 T. Chismon (MJ) 2, B. Bertie (T) 3. ' 100 Yards (13 years).—J. Horn (MJ) 1, 8. Abbott (M) 2, N. Miles 100 Yards (14 vears). —H. Woon (T) 1, A. Slade (M) 2, G. Wilkie (M) 3. ' Potato Race.—-B. Williams (MJ) 3. Three-legged Race. —L. Slade and D. 1 Alills (Al ) 1, F. Cohen and D. Leeks (MJ) 2, H. Woon and B. Kitney (T) 3. 100 Yards Hurdles.—C. Brennan (T), G. Leeks (MJ) 2, ID. Wilkie (M) 3. Senior Relav.—A. Slade, S. Abbott, N. Miles, D. Taylor (M) 1; G. Wilkie, N. Hercoek, R. Higgins, P. Armstrong (M) 2; H. Woon B. Bertie, C. Brennan. B. Kitney (T) 3. High Jump (junior).—P. Anderson (B) 1, G. O’Leary (H), and J. Howard (B) fie. Long Jump (junior).—V. Stantiall (MJ) 1, P. Wigglesworth (MJ) 2, J. Moir (H ) 3. Hop, Step and .Tump (junior).—V. Stantiall (MJ) 1, L. Bishop (M) 2, Al. Whale (MJ) 3. 50 Yards (eight vears and under). — G. Richards (M) 1, O. Osten (MJ) 2, D. Howard (MJ) 3. 50 Yards (nine years).—R. Goldsack (T) 1. M. Whale (MJ) 2, J. Hogan (M) 3. 75 Yards (1.0 years).—J. Fisher (MJ) 1, K. Lvnch (H) 2, N. Morris (MJ) 3. 75 Yards (11 years).—V. Stantiall (MJ) 1 I. Wills (H) 2, L. Bishop (M) 3. ’ Potato Race. —D. Herd (T) 1, W. Maas (MJ) 2, C. Harpur (M) 3. Three-le.gged Race.—D. Brace and G. Bailey (M) 1, V. Stantiall and AT. Whale (MJ) 2, R. Goldsack and B. Kronast (T) 3. Hurdles (juniors).—G. Bailey (M) 1, R. Goldsack (T) 2, D. Brace (M) 3. Junior Relay.—V. Stantiall. N. Aforris, J. Fisher,’ Af. Whale (M.T) 1; T. Bishop, R. Shaplpski, J. Richards, I. Mercer (M) 2; D. Herd, R.' Goldsack, S. Teki, B. Kronast (T) 3. Cricket Ball (seniors). —B. Williams (AU) I, N. Hercock (Af) 2, S. Karapu (T) 3. Cricket Ball (junior).—D. Foster (M) 1, J. McChesney (MJ) 2, B. Kronast 3. Girls. 75 Yards (12 years).—F. Jones (H) 1, E. Kilminster (H), J. Wigglesworth (MJ) 3. 75 Y’ards (13 years).—Nancy Herd (T) 1, Mabel Doun (AU) 2, Winnie ; Fitler (M) 3. 75 Yards (14 years). —Isla Parkinson : (M) 1, Irene Ellery (B) 2 May Twigg (M)3. Skipping.—l. Parkinson (M) 1, J. Ellery (B) 2, M. IDoun (MJ) 3. Skipping Pairs.—E. Kilminster and D. Nicholson (H) 1, J. Phillips and J. Wigglesworth (MJ) 2, N. Doun and N. Fisher (MJ) 3. Three-legged Race.—l. Parkinson and Af. Twigg (Al) 1, F. Jones and D. Floyd (H) 2, Af. Doun and N. Fisher (MJ) 3. Potato Race. —I. Parkinson (M) 1, Al. Twigg (Al) 1, N. Fisher (MJ) 3. Thread-the-needle.7—J. Ellery and Z. Meale (B) I, W. Hannah and L. Churchill (B) 2, J. Wigglesworth and B. Tolley (MJ) 3. Basketball.—W. Hannah (B) 1, L. Lurajud and R. Stubbs (M), tie, 2. Senior Relay.—l. Parkinson, Al. Twigg, G. Pickford, J. Rayner (Al) 1; N. Wade’s team (T) 2, F. Jones, E. Kilminster, P. Cooper, D. Nicholson (H) 3. 50 Yards (eight years and under). — Dawn Leeks (MJ) 1, Annette Campbell (Al) 2, B. Moir (H) 3. 50 Yards nine years).—C. Frances (M) 1, AL Afcllwaine (M) 2, P. Gray (M) 3. 75 Yards (11 years).—Af. Hutton (M.T) 1, G. Goldsbury (T) 2, D. Green (M) 3. Skipping.—Af. Hutton (MJ) 1, Gladys Goldsbury (T) 2, D. Hannah (B) 3. Skipping Pairs.—M. Hutton and N. ►Steele (J) I, P. Gray and ID. Green (M) 2, N. Jones and A. Afainwaring (MJ) 3. Three-legged Race.—M. Hutton and N. Steele (M.T) 1, E. Crothers and Af. Hainsworth (AU) 2, G. Goldsbury and B. Tate (T) 3. Potato Race.—D. Green (MJ) 1 J. Gray (M) 2, H. Jones (MJ) 3. Thread-the-needle.—C. Francis and P. Brown (M) .1, M. Wade and G. Goldsbury (T) 2, D. Green and N. Price (M) 3. Basketball.—N. Steele (MJ) 1, P. Gray (M) 2, D. Hannah (B) 3. Junior Relay.—C. Czepanski, Af. Hutton, N. Steele, H. Jones (MJ) 1; D. Green, J. Gray, C. Francis, P. Sicely (M) 2; E. Weller, M. Afcllwaine, P. Brown, L. Rayner (Al) 3. Morris Shiedd. Boys. High Jump.—F. Pollington (MV) 1, S. Zweibruk (Toko) and C. Collies (UT), tie, 2. Long Jump.—B. Simmonds (Toko) 1, Kubu Doun (R) 1, P. Lovelock (Puto) 3.

Hop, Step and Jump. —B. Simmonds (Toko) 1, J. Hartley (R) 2, E. Warren (G) 3. 100 Yards (12 years). —G. Mornsort (P) 1, T. Paranihu (Toko) 2, T. Green (Puto) 2. 100 Yards (13 years).—B. Simmonds (Toko) 1, F. Pollingtoii (MV) 2, K. Wilkin (G) 3. 100 Yards (14 years).—C. Green (Puto) 1 C. Holland (MV) 2, 8. Eaton (SM) 3. Potato Race. —T. Hartley (R) 1, E. Warren (UT) 2, C. Signal (R) 3. Three-legged Race. —C. Codier and E. Warfen (UT) 1, T. Green and C. Signal (Puto) 2, T. Hartley and Signa! (R) 3. Hurdles.—F. Pollington (MV) ], R. Stafford (UT) 2, B. Berry (SM) 3. Cricket Ball.—K. Sweibruk (Toko) 1, C. Holland (MV) 2, (1 Lewis (G) High Jump.—G. Anderson (G) 1. CarSbn (Porewa) 2, Wishnowsky (Porewa) 3. Long Jump.—E. Carpenter (P) 1, F. Wasson (SM) 2, N. Dornbuseh (P) 3. Hop, Step and Jump.—E. Carpenter (P) 1 M. Anderson (G) 2, C. Kere (Toko) 3. 50 Yards (eight years and under). — R. Patchett (P) 1, M. Whitfield (MV) 2, C. Wood (UT) 3. 50 Yards (nine years).—M. Hallet (Toko) 1, O. Carson (P; 2, J. Potaka (R) 3. 75 Yards (11 years).—B. O’Neill (Toko) 1, AL Anderson (G) 2, E. Carpenter (P) 3. Potato Race.—B. O’Neill (Toko) 1, T. Marshall (UT) 2 H. Afontgomerv (P) 3. Three-legged Race.—F. Wasson and D. Kinlock (SM) 1, M. Anderson and G. Sim (G) 2, IT. Montgomery and B. Carson (P) 3. Hurdles.—G. Sim (G) 1, F. Rubery (MV) 2 F. Wasson (SM) 3. Cricket Ball.—A. Hartley (R) 1, T. Marshall (UT) 2, D. Knox (SM) 3. Relay Race.—B. Simmonds, C. Kere, B. O’Neill, B. Paranihi (Toko) 1; E. Warren’s team (UT) 2; J. Hartley, C. Signal, B. Stevens, R. Stevens (R) 3. Girls. 75 Yards (12 vears). —B. Smith (R) 1, D. Pickford (R) 2, M. Williams (Toko) 3. 75 Yards (.13 vears). —J. Garnett (P) 1, A. Pickford (R) 2, S. Iwikau (Toko) 3. 75 Yards (14 years).—B. Zander (SM) 1. 75 Yards Skipping.—Af. Williams (Toko) 3. Skipping Pairs.—L. Wishnowsky and J. Garnett (P) 1, Al. Taiuru and A. Pickford (R) 2, AT. Hawkins and Al. Winterburn (UT) 3. Three-legged Race.—D. Pickford and B. Smith (R) 1, L. Wishnowsky and G. Garnett (P) 2, 8. Iwikau and R. t.e Kuru (Toko;. Potato Race.—M. Williams (Toko) 1, J. Garnett (P) 2, S. Iwikau (Toko) 3. Thread-the-needle.—G. Carson and J. Garnett (P) 1, B. Smith and I). Pickford (R) 2, C. O’Neill and Re Te Kuru (Toko) 3. Basketball.—L. Hartley (Toko) 1 A. Pickford (R) 2, D. Pickford (R) 3. 50 Yards (eight years and under). — L. Patterson (UT) 1, H. Laurie (UT) 2, ID. Zander (MV) .3. 50 Yards (nine years.—E. Haywood (R) .1 M. Cameron (Puto) 2, M. Zander (SM) 3. 50 Yards (10 years).—S. Stewart (R) 1, J. Bush (Toko) 2, P. Arapere (Toko) 3. 75 Yards (11 years). —,J. Kaine (Puto) 1, N. Doun (R) 2, L. Prior (Toko) 3. Skipping.—B. Stewart (R) 1, D. Winchcombe (G) 2, L. Prior (T) 3. Skipping Pairs.—-E. Haywood and S. Stewart (R) 1, N. Doun and N. Harvey (R) 2, R. Arapere and L. Prior (Toko) 3. Three-lagged Race. —E. Haywood and S. Stewart (R) 1, N. Doun and N. Harvey (R) 2, L. Paterson and H. Lourie (UT) 3. Potato Race. —J. Raine (Puto) 1, AL Kumeroa (Toko) 2, N. O’Connor (MV) Thread-the-needle.—P. Arapere and L. Prior (Toko) 1. E. Mills and L. Hartley (Toko) 2, L. Wilhelm and L. Davis (SM) 3. Basketball.—N. Eaton (SM) 1, L. Hartley (Toko) 2, Af. Doun (R) 3. Girls’ Relay.—R. Te Kuru, S. Iwikau, M. Williams. Al. Corbett (Toko) 1; D. Wasson, J. Cash, G. Gudopp, Af. McDougall (SM) 2, J. Lovelock, G. Carson, L. Wishnowsky, J. Garnett (P) 3. Mixed Relay.—lD. Simmonds. B. O’Neill, R. Te Kuru, S. Iwikau (Toko) 1; M. Anderson, K. Willon, J. Winchcombe, D. Winchcombe (G) 2: L. Wishnowsky, J. Garnett, E. Carpenter, G. Morrison (P) 3. Secondary Girls. Senior 75 Yards Hurdles.—Al. Daly I, G. 'Smith 2, G. Horsman 3. 75 Yards.—M. Daly 1, G. Smith 2, J. Bloomfield 3. 75 Yards Skipping.—M. Daly 1, G. Smith 2, V. Rawson 3. 100 Yards.—<M. Daly 1, G. Smith 2, J. Bloomfield 3. 220 Yards.—M. Daly 1, G. Smith 2, G. Horsman 3. High Jump.—V. Rawson (4ft. 6in.) 1, C. Rawson 2, G. Smith 3. Hop, Step and Jump.—Af. Daly (28ft. 6in.) 1 G. Smith 2, G. Horsman 3, Relay Race.—d. Smith A. Smith, Af. Daly, G. Horsman 1; M. Denbow, C. Hill, E. Teki, AL Wysocki 2; L. Thomas, V. Rawson, M. Taylor, P. Tine 3. Champion, Margaret Daly (18| points); runner-up, Gladys Smith (13f points). Juniors. 75 Yards Hurdles.—E. Teki .1, CHill 2, Af. Denbow 3. 75 Yards.—C. Hill I, E. Teki 2, M. Denbow 3. 75 Yards Skipping.—C. Hill 1, L. Thomas 2. E. Teki 3. 100 Yards.—C. Hill 1, E. Teki 2, L. Thomas 3. 220 Yards.—C. Hill 1, E. Teki 2, L. Thomas 3. High Jump.—C. Hill (3ft. Ilin) 1, E. Teki 2, L. Thomas 3. Hop, Step and Jump.—E. Teki 1, Af. Wysocki 2, F. Hill 3. (Distance, 27ft. 2in. Champion, C. Hill (18| points); run-ner-up, Echo Teki (154 pints). Secondary Boys. Junior 100 Yards. —H. Temperton 1, J. Smith 2, W. Dashwood 3. Senior 100 Yards.—R. Parkinson 1, H. Ellison 2, Y. Andrew 3. Junior Long Jump.—H. Temperton (15ft. 4in.) 1, W. Dashwood (14ft. Bin.) 2, I. Sicely 3. Senior Long Jump.—H. Ellison (15ft. lOin.) 1, R. Parkinson 2, H. Kimpton 3. Junior Hop, Step and Jump.—W. (Dashwood (34ft. 7in.) 1, H. Temperton 2, I. Sicely 3. Senior Hop, Step and Jump. —R. Parkinson (36ft. sin.) 1, H. Kimpton 2. Junior High Jump.—H. Temperton

Peace Shield. Marton Junction Quota. (50) Pts. 1+1 * Turakina (60) 140i Bulls (80) 981 Marton District School .. .. High (scr) 94 Hunterville .. .. (100) 79 i Morris Shield. Tokorangi Quota. (15) Pts. 801 R-ata (15) 70 Porewa (30) 67 Upper Tutaenui (30) 52J Mount View (30) 48 Greatford (25) 57 Pu tori no (20) 34 South Makirikiri (scr) 31