MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 197, 23 August 1935, Page 3

MARTON

RANGITIKEI RUGBY. SENIOR SHIELD COMPETITION. There will only be one match played to-morrow, between the Ilalcon.be and Mangaweka seniois, at Mangaweka. In the event of Halcombe winning this match they win the .Senior Shield Championship. If Mangaweka win the match Halcombe will then play the final match of the competition against Athletic at Marton on Saturday next, August 31. The senior and junior champions’ matches will he played at Marton on Saturday, September 14. THE CIVIC THEATRf. “THAT’S A GOOD GIRL.” One of the most outstanding casts ever assembled in a British and Do minions picture supports Jack Buchanan iu “That’s a Good Girl." which will be finally screened at the Civic Theatre to-night. Playing opposite him in many sequences is Elsie Randolph, revelling in the broad character of Joy Dean, the private detective who disguises herself as “WhillieL mina,” a German girl, in the interests of the chase which she is employed to pursue. “That’s a Good Girl’’"is acclaimed as Jack Buchanan’s finest film to date, and the brilliant cast also includes Elsie Randolph, Vera Pearce and Garry Marsh. W.D.F.U. WELLINGTON CENTRAL PROVINCIAL COUNCIL. The Wellington Central Provincial Council of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union held their quarterly meeting in the Parish Hall, Marton, on Tuesday, August 20. Delegates were present from Halcombe, Turakina. Kata, Taihape, Koeke, Moawhanga, Utiku, Feilding, Tutaenui, Palmerston North. Ohingaiti, Pukeroa, and Marton. Mrs. J. A. Harris presided. Motions of sympathy were carried by the members standing in silence in respect for bereaved members, special mention being made on behalf of Mrs. I). Simpson and Simpson. A welcome was extended to the visitors, who were invited to take part in the discussions. The following remits were dealt with: That the educational week be held in Palmerston North and that the arrangements be finalised at the October meeting, when suggestions from the branches for special courses will be considered.—Carried. That the council suggest that the Education Board and school com mittees be approached to discontinue the presentation of attendance certificates and prizes.—Remit to go to the Dominion Executive ami on to conference. A provincial by-law was framed as follows:—That a member may act on two branch committees but must exercise her vote in only one branch, the option of which branch remaining with the member herself. Remit from Conference.—That with a view to stimulate the interest of more isolated branches a fund, to be known as the Travelling Expenses Equalisation Fund, be set up. The fund to be used in an effort to equalise travelling expenses in excess of 30s incurred by delegates to conference. It is proposed that participation in the. benefits of the fund should be limited to one delegate per branch, and that fares should be calculated at secondclass rates. It is suggested that contributions to the fund should be on the basis of levies of threepence per member on all branches, together with a threepence per member subsidy from the general account out of the levy of Is 6d per member at present being paid by branches. Branches are requested to fully discuss this remit and bring their opinion to the next provincial meeting. That any complaints made by housekeepers or employers should be sent direct to the housekeeping secretary, who will then approach the advisory members of the branch concerned.—Carried. That in voting at conference f.»r nominees of Dominion vice-presi-and Advisory Board, North and South Island delegates to vote only for nomi nees of their respective islands.—Carried, and to be forwarded to ’ho conference as a remit. That anyone willing to give addresses at W.D.F.U. functions should submit names to the provincial secretaries. — Carried. The treasurer, jn her report, appealed for financial support and asked for suggestions for raising money for the central fund. The housekeepers’ secretary’s report was read, and appreciation was shown by members towards the admirable management of this department by acclamation. Mrs. Field (housekeeping secretary) vas instructed to apply to headquarters for a portion of the McCarthy Trust Fund gift on behalf of the Wellington Central Provincial account. A letter was received from Mr. L. 0. Hooker, asking for their co-operation with reference to the Health Stain]) Fund of £lO,OOO, and it- was resolved that all branches of this executive use health stamps for correspondence (private or official) during the month of October. The president asked branches to state whether remits sent in shall be dealt with locally or sent forward to the conference. The next meeting will be held on October 29. MARTON HARRIER CLUB. The following letter has been forwarded Io the “Chronicle”: — Sir,- I wa R very interested to read your report, of I lie commit,lee meeting of the Marton Harrier Club. According to your report 1 must be a very unsporting person. Allow me to quote rule 23 whirl) reads: ■ ‘Any member desiring tu compete iu a trophy race or club competition must, first qualify by taking part in four club runs during the season in which such race is held.’ Can anything be clearer'? It is not a question of sporting interpretation at all. The rule is quite definite. How then can K. Kerr be deprived of a cup which he could not win? The question of this rule arose earlier iu the week through another runner wishing to join the club am compete in Saturday’s race, He w*

not allowed to do so, and I maintain [that if the rule is applicable in this I case it is also appl'cablc to Kerr, who i had taken part in one run only. I may say that I am not acquainted with the runner who applied for membership. In fairness to myself 1 must correct the statement “that if the amendment was carried .1 would resign.” What 1 did say was:--“That in view of my attitude regarding the rules 1 would have no alternative but to resign if the amendment was carried.” Neither did I mention the word “Hout’’ in connection with the rules; 1 merely said ‘‘as rules they must be abided by.’-’ As you are aware all branches of sport are governed by rules. Surely my attitude in adhering to the rules of the club should not p ace me in lh< unsporting light which your report conveys.—J am, etc., DUNCAN MACPHERSuN. CONVENT SCHOOL FANCY DRESS DANCE. Despite the inclement weather the plain and fancy dress dance in the Druids’ Hall on Tuesday night, of the pupils of the Convent School, was very siiccesful ami enjoyable the va.'.cus, fancy frocks of the children making a pretty picture in the Grand March. The judging of the frocks was entrusted to Airs. B. Al orris and Mrs. J. Foley, whose decision met with the hearty -approval of all present. Joau Frank (Gipsy) and Maurice Henderson (Pirate) scored as the most original girl and boy. Pat Morgan was adjudged the best dressed girl (Fairy), and Trevor Sutcliffe the best-dressed boy (Jockey). Pat Al organ rendered an operatic dance and Nola Sutcliffe a tap dance, which were enthusiastically received and encored. Teresa Foote, in her usual winsome manner, was right at home in her elocutionary items and received the applause of all present. Miss E. Cameron and Miss M. Rose accompanied these performers. The music for the dancing was capably rendered by Mr. J. Wilson, the incessant demand for encores proving his popularity in this direction.

A sit-down supper was the end of a perfect day for the children, and the adults then took charge of the floor and dancing continued until a late hour. The proceeds of this function goes towards the candidature of Teresa Foote, the Marton queen at the forthcoming Catholic Bazaar to be held in the Civic Theatre in October. PERSONAL. Miss Carpenter wishes to notify her clients that she has now resumed her dressmaking bnsine.->s at Lloyd’s, Ltd., ami will be pleased to give every attention to orders. OBITUARY. MR. JOSEPH OSWALD JEFFERSON. The death occurred on Tuesday of Mr. Joseph Oswald Jefferson, of Upper Tutaenui, Marton, in hi s 60th. year. The late Mr. Jefferson was a son of the late Air. and Airs. John Jefferson of Upper Tutaenui. who were the early pioneer farmers in the Kangitikei district. Mr. Isaac Jefferson, of Taumarunui, is a brother, and Mrs. H. Gower, of Marton, and Airs. Jefferson, of Palmerston North, are sisters. The mother of the late Air. Oswald Jefferson was a sister of Air. Zacariah Meads, of Rata, who is now in his 94th. year. The deceased gentleman married Aliss Coleman, and to her and her sous-—lack, Ben and Robert and daughter Edith—the sympathy of a wide circle of friends are extended to her iu her sad bereavement. The funeral left his late residence for the Mount „View Cemetery on Thursday afternoon and was attended by a large cortege of mourners in ears. The Rev. Win. Baine conducted the service at the residence and also at the graveside. A number of beautiful floral wreaths testified to the high esteem in which the deceased and family are held in this district. SCHOOL FOOTBALL TOURNEY. This afternoon the Raugitikei Schools’ representative team will journey to New Plymouth to take part in the annual quadrangular tournament with Hutt Valley, Horowhenua and Taranaki. This year the team includes players from. Ractihl, Ohakuue, Karioi, Moawhango, Taihape and Mangaweka in addition to Marton lads. Arrangements had been completed for the full team to assemble iu Marton yesterday and have a practice game prior to the tourney, but this proposal had to be abandoned in view of the wet conditions of playing fields. Masters accompanying the team are Messrs. A. fe>. Sims, of Raetihi, and F. A. Hem pieman. Included iu this afternoons’ New Plymouth passengers will be the Hutt and Horowhenua teams. Nelson College Footballers. The Nelson College first fifteen football teams arrived in Marton by the express trains on Thursday and are staying at the White Hart Hotel until Friday’s express train, when they leave for Wanganui to take part in the college tournament. The teams under the management of Mr Alethven, were welcomed by Mr. K. A. Williams, secretary of the Kangitikei Rugby Sub-Union. /During the afternoon the boy» had a practice. on the Marton Park. It is the intention of the union if sufficient cars are forthcoming 10 motor the visitors around the district and anyone desirous- of lending a car are requested to notify Mr. Williams. RATA OLD TIME DANCE. Au old-time dance will be held in the Kata Coronation Hall on Tuesday evening next. Loveday’s Orchestra will provide the music and a number of novelties will be introduced. A free bus will lense Marton.