MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 195, 21 August 1935, Page 3

MARTON

AILMENTS OF SHEEP AND I CATTLE. I | Considering the most unfavourable | weather on Monday evening, there was a representative gathering at the 1 i'ulaenui Hall, when Air J. Hill-Motion, j M.R.C'.V.S.. gave a very interesting ad dress on the ailments of sheep and 1 call le. I Mr. G. L Marshall (president of the i ! Marton branch of N.Z. Farmers’l ; Union l presided and introduced the ’ speaker. | Mr. Hil.-Moliun dealt with his sub- . ject in a manner that convinced his i hearers that he had a practical know- ’ ledge of the ailments incidental to sheep ami cat lie. The information that was given by the speaker should prove of great benefit to the farmer. Al a future date to be arranged Mr. Hill-Mot ion intends to give an address illustrated with lantern slides on mammi tis. At the conclusion of the address the chairman proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the speaker for his instruc live address, and would be pleased to welcome h’m on an* future occasion. The motion was carried by acclamation. LADLES' HOCKEY. ANNUAL 11-A-SIDE TOURNEY AT MARTON TO-DAY. I The Rangitikei Hockey Association are holding their annual eleven-a side tourney in the Marton Park to-day. Teams from various centres arc competing and some exciting contests are expected. The tourney is far the Athletic Challenge Bowl and eleven miniatures. The draw lias been arranged as follows: A Section.—l.ls p.m.. Athletic v. Tutaenui; 2.5 p.m., United v. Tutaenui; 2.55 p.m.. Athletic v. United. B Section.—l.4o p.m., Halcombe v. Carnarvon; 230 p.m., Maori Girls’ College v. Carnarvon; 3.20 p.m., Halcombe v. M.G. College. Finals at 4.10 p.m. The following will represent Athletics —Al. Fitches, ID. Whale, P. Carpenter. G. Whale, E. Fitches, J. Whale, AL Cockburn. I. Coles (captain), AL Aitken, 1. Kreegher, A. Griftin. Re serves, L. Gibbs, A. Stantiall. RANGITIKEI RUGBY. The final of the Senior Shield competition between Alangaweka and Halcombe will be played at Mangawoka on Saturday next. MARTON BOROUGH FLOODED IN PARTS. Mindful of previous experiences, and apprehensive at the flooded state of the creeks at the buck of the town, several Marton shopkeepers were busily engaged on Momlay evening lifting stock from lower fixtures. Happily, although the water was over the roads in a few streets, the business area was not invaded. the rain easing sufficiently to enable the channels to take the water away. Apparently caused by a stoppage in the vicinity of Marr's property, William Street was under water last evening, the properties of Afcssrs. A. C. AL Siccly and T. E. Barton also being immersed. Pedestrians were given good warning, however, by a light being thoughtfully left on Mr. Barton’s porch. The water flowed across to the rear of Mr. .1. Wales’ house, and flooded some of the rooms, and also suri rounded Air. E. Rivers’ home 1o ft (depth of some inches. Por half an hour ‘there was quite a small river down the northern side of High Street, where the waters found their exit. The park was a sea of water for some time, and there was a stream trickling across the road al the Follett Si reel gate, but, as the rain ceased the wells were able Io cope with the drainage, and the water soon disappeared. Il wag over two feet deep at the rear of Messrs. Cobham's workshop. MARTON RAINFALL. Details of the rainfall over the last few days are as follow:--13th.' .46; 14th., .45; 15th., .44; 161 h., .65; 17th., .58; 18th., .73; 19th., .71. PERSONAL. Last week, Mrs. Stanford, Wanganui Road, gave a bridge party of six tables. The tables were all set out in the draw-ing-room, where there were wonderful large pale blue violets in bowls, and double pink prunus and peach blossom. The, prize was won by Airs. Russell Gaisford. Tea was served in the (lin-ing-room and there the flowers were masses of lovely rose pink camelias. Airs. Stanford received her guests in an unusual and effective frock of flat black, crepe with diamante buckle.