MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 106, 6 May 1936, Page 3

MARTON

LADIES’ HOCKEY There will be no hockey fixtures in the Rangitikei district to-day, on account of several teams participating in the five-a-side tournament at Levin. | The tourney was supposed to have been held last week, but because of the adverse weather conditions a postponement was necessary. Five teams have nominated: United (two), Athletic (onei, Kia Ora (one), and Tutaenui (one). The following are the teams to ha nd:— Athletic.- I’. Grubb (captain), D. Whale, .1. Whale, AL Aitken and 1. Kreegher. United A.—B. Staples leapt.), D. Field, E. Low, F. Hughes and Al. MorUnited B.—D. Wing, V. Hunt, D. Green. I‘. Parkes, and N. Hutton. Emerge/!'’vr \'. Whitcouibe. A SURPRISE PARTY There was a cheery and j lly affair hostessed by the Athletic Hockey Club on Monday evening, when a surprise party was tendered to -Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Whale, at their residence, Cliff Road. There were some 40 guests present and cards anil dancing provided a grand evening's entertainment, the Monte Carlo being won by Mr. C. Cohen and partner. Mr. Jock Wilson | in his usual efficient ai d capable manner, provided the music. After the ' partaking of a delicious supper, Mr. Al. Whale thanked all those who had gathered at their home and said that the party had come as a great surprise to himself and 51 rs. Whale. The convivial evening was brought to a close at a late hour by the singing of “Auld THE CIVIC THEATRE ‘•BROADWAY BILL'’ This is a magnificent race track com-edy-drama. Opening with a delightful partv scene, the film moves quickly and smoothly on its allotted course. Development introduces abundant comedy, moving drama, flavour of romance and illuminated glimpses of “ bettin<r” racket, while entire production scintillates with irrepressible gaiety and whimsical charm. Race sequences are brilliantly put over, packing big thrills. Warner Baxter and Myrna | Lov turn in superb portrayals, sup- • 1 ported by a sterling cast. I MARTON A. AND P. ASSOCIATION Applicants are reminded that tenders ■ f«»r the lease of the show grounds, I Marton, of aproximately 23 acres, close j to-night at 5 p.m. The successful I tenderer can occupy the ground as from July 1, 1936. The terms of the lease can be obtained from the secretary, Box 3, Marton. | RANGITIKEI COUNTY COUNCIL I The Rangitikei County Council will hold its monthly meeting tomorrow (Thursday, May'7). ST. STEPHENS’ CHURCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING | The annual general meeting of St. Stephen's parishioners' was held on Monday evening, the vicar, Rev. W. Raine, presided over an attendance of ',O people. Associated with him were Me.-srs. 51. C. Fenwicke and G. 51. Lethbridge, churchwardens, and Mr. R. Kingdom, secretaiy. The meeting opened with prayers. The vicar addressed tiie meeting and thanked his pa ri.Cn loners for many kindnesses shown to himself ami 51 rs. Raine during the year. The work at the Parochial Day •School was excellently conducted by .Mrs. Ashcroft, who this year had three assistants. The school could be helped considerably by donations in. the box allocated 1’ *r the purpose. The Ladies’ Sewing Guild had spent a most industrious and successful year; the vicar expressed appreciation of their efforts. Thanks should also be placed vti record to the anonv inuUs donor ot a fund for cleaning the church. The churchwardens’ report was read. The balance-sheet showed a credit bal- | ance of £O2 12s 3d, against £B2 last year, but actually a loss of £4O odd was made on the year's working. i The election of officers resulted:— Vicar’s churchwarden. Mr. M. C. Feuwicke (re-elected ) j parish churchwarden, 51 r G. 51. Lethbridge (re-elected); vestry, Aiessrs. E. J. Wilde, A. Honeyman,*G. L. Marshall, F. Gabites, A. S. Coleman, K. Kingdon, J. Nitsche, W. Winstanlev, A. C. Birch and D. B. Slad.ien: auditor, Air. A. J. B. Sicely (re-elected). A vote of thanks to Mr. Sicelv for past services was.placed on i In connect ion with the church and I school accounts, votes of thanks were accorded Aiessrs. D. B. Sladden, I’. H. Wood and B. Gruniitt for their help. Repairs to Church and New Vicarage. Even the church is not immune from man-made economic laws, and St. Stephen’s parishioners are at present faced with the financial problems attendant upon a vicarage in the last stages of disintegration and a church and hall requiring urgeuts repairs and painting, while trie rebuilding of the present church is also an ultimate goal difficult of attainment. The crisis—for no less description is adequate—was fully discussed at the meeting of parishioners last evening, which was continued until a very late hour. Eventually it was decided that the vicarage age, which has been condemned by the Synod building investigation committee, should be rebuilt, the major portion of the finance to come from an in-terest-free table basis loan from the new church building fund. The vicar, Rev. Wm. Raine, pointed out, however, that Synod might not sanction the proposal, ‘because of a decree requiring two-thirds of the sum required for building purposes to be in hand first and the whole question further touched on the misuse of trust funds. Question of Maintenance The question of repairs and renovations to the church was fully discussed, following a motion proposed by Mr. (

I M. C. Fenwicke that, in view of the I state of the finances, and the urgent need of repairs and painting, the money for this work should come out of the Special Church Building Fund. After several speakers had voiced their opinion on the motion, with the permission of the seconder, Mr. Fen--1 wicke withdrew his motion, and an amendment moved by Miss L. Cook that the vestry be empowered to use the income from the church building fund for repairs and maintenance was carried. The Vicarage. The meeting was staggered when the vicar presented estimates concerning the vicarage, showing that the cost of necessary repairs would be £4OO, that it had now reached the stage when it should be condemned, and that a new vicarage costing £l4OO “could certainly not be contemplated. Mr. Fenwicke then moved that the motion passed at the previous meeting that the vicarage be rebuilt at a cost not exceeding £l4OO be rescinded and that a house be rented. Mr. Finnimore amended that the £4OO in hand be voted to rebuilding the vicarage and that the residue be loaned on a table basis, repayable in 20 years’ time, from the church building fund, the order for the building to be put in hand immediately, and the building not to exceed £1400; the money borrowed to be paid back free of interest, in accord with the terms of a special general meeting three years ago giving the vestry the right to use the interest from the building fund. After further discussion, however, the motion and the amendment were put to the meeting, the result being that the amendment, authorising rebuilding the vicarage to the extent of £l4OO, was carried by a small majority on a show of hands, and again carried as the motion. ! TIMBER FACTORY ACCIDENT An accident befel Mr. Howard Fitzgerald, an employee of the timber factory of the Marton Sash and Door Co.. Ltd., Wellington Road, Marton, on Tuesday morning when the second finger of his left hand was gashed when it became caught in the shaping machine while trimming pickets. As a result of his accident he was attended by a doctor and later confined to St. Catherine’s Hospital, where it may be to amputate the injured finger below the knuckle. CAR AND CYCLE COLLIDE As a result of i collision with a motor-car while cycling .to work shortly before 8 o’clock yesterday morning, J. J. Wasson, of Golding’s Line, Marton, is lying in St. Catherine's Hospital suffering from concussion and facial injuries. The car was a three scater Dodge driven by Reginald E. Montgomery, mechanic in the employ of Ward Motors Ltd., High Street, and the collision occurred at the Friedrich’s corner intersection on I‘ukepapa Road. Montgomery was approaching Marton along Pukepapa Road and Wasson, was cycling towards South Makirikiri. The cyclist finished up across the bonnet of the car, a lamp and the windscreen of which were broken and the radiator pushed back. The bicycle was extensively damaged. Wasson was attended to by Dr. W. S. R. Dick before being removed to hospital. RUGBY FOOTBALL Af AC HINE-GUNN EKS v. MOUNTED RIFLES What should be an interesting game of Rugby is that which is to take place on the 51 arton Park to-day between the 51 arton “machine-gunners” and the local troop of “Alounted Rifles.” A keen struggle is anticipated as last year’s encounter was indecisive, each side crossing the line once. The foot-soldiers will be led by Transport-Sergeant H. Stewart, who was unable to play last year through wounds received when challenging a lone sentry on the Castlecliff road one dark night. However, he and his men are reported to be very fit and eager for the enslaught. Squadron-Leader Congreve from Wanganui has consented to “ride” at the head of the Alounteds, and he will have behind him many fast and strong gallopers, but whether their staying power will be equal to that of their apponents remains to be seen. TroopLeader “Herb” Blunden will be second in command, while Sergeants “Alike” Corballis, Dave Abel and Brian Simpson will help to keep the remainder up to the mark. A combined dinner is to be held after the match, and as it is a case of the losers “shouting,” onlookers can rest assured of a good afternoon’s sports. Play commences at three o’clock. Machine-gunners’ Team (blue). —L. T.arsen, L. Terry, Len AToss, H. Moss, B. Wilkie, Ted Lewis, Bob Lewis, A. Clarke, P. Shannon, E. Yardley, C. E. Alaclean, S. Ireland, N. Ireland, H. Stewart, S. Davidson, T. Campbell. Alounteds’ Team. —R. Congreve, H. Blunden, P. P. Corballis, A. B. Marshall, H. R. Cameron, Simpson (4«j, AV. AfcLean, J. Openshaw, H. Gower, C. AVood, 51. Stent. RANGITIKEI HUNT The Rangitikei Hunt Club will hold their meeting to-day from The Kennels, Crofton. The weather for the past week has been anything but pleasant, but provided better conditions prevail to-day, hunters can look forward to an excellent outing. Hounds will be meeting at 12.30 p.m.