MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 199, 24 August 1936, Page 3

MARTON

WRESTLING TO-MORROW NIGHT'S BOUT Wrestling enthusiasts in the Marton district are particularly fortunate in the match that has been booked for their approval on Tuesday night. “Lofty” Blomfield, the popular New Zealand champion who has made himIself one of the biggest drawing cards ! the game has ever known in this country, will meet Danny Dusek, one !of the most recent additions to the union’s forces. Blomfield’s displays inever fail to please his audiences but his aggressive style is seen to the best (advantage when it is matched by similar tactics on the part of his opponent, as it will be when he comes up against (Dusek. The latter belongs to a famous wrestling family which has contributed five brothers to the professional mat sport, all of whom have made themselves famous. Because Danny had the advantage of sound 'amateur training tn an extent which I was denied his brothers it is thought by many competent authorities that he will eventually rise higher than [any of his brothers. Already in his (matches he has substantiated this [view and he has done so well that (there are few top-notchers for him i still to conquer. The cradle splits, slams, flying tackles, and other colourful tactics all form part of his [attacking equipment and, if Blomfield [decides to use his elbows, Dusek will 'meet him in that respect also. Altogether the match appeals as one : which is bound to provide thrills from istart Io finish. M l .. 1.0.0. F. There was a good attendance at Friday night’s meeting of the above lodge. Reports showed that one member was on the sick list, and one recovered. Two new members were admitted. Correspondence included an invitation to attend the installation ceremonies at Feilding on September 9, and the invitation was accepted. A motion of sympathy with Bro. E. E. Beuck in the loss of his wife was carried in silence. Mrs. Beuck was also an honorary member of the lodge. It was announced that. Bro. M. Dempsey was recently married, and the lodge resolved to send him its hearty congratulations and good wishes for the future. A circular letter from the district secretary stated that a recent amendment of the law had restored the cuts made in the maternity allowances in 1931. A report of the annual meeting of the Dominion Council of Friendly Societies. held in June last, was received and consideration was held over to next lodge night. It was decided that the after-lodge entertainment for next meeting will be ping-pong, and cards for players.After the lodge closed a very enjoyable hour was spent in “flag 500,” after which supper was dispensed. THE CIVIC THEATRE “A TALE OF TWO CITIES” “A Tale of Two Cities,” screening to-night, is humanity’s greatest love story, the soul-stabbing drama of the man who redeemed his self-wrecked life in a supreme sacrifice for the woman he adored, sweeps across the screen from out the magic pages of Charles Dickens! Two years in the making, vivid with the laughter, the tears, the romance of life itself, everything tine you’ve heard about it is true. Another overwhelming triumph by the producers of “Mutiny on the Bounty.” SCHOOL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT OPENED I The primary school quadrangular [football tournament opened in Marton on Saturday. The teams taking part are Rangitikei, Hutt Valley, Horowhenua and Taranaki. At 1.45 p.m. the visiting teams and masters were given an official reception. The speakers were the Mayor (Mr. F. Purnell), Mr. Ormond Wilson (M.P.), Mr. S. McKenzie, president of the Rugby Union, and Mr. F. A. Hempieman, president of the Primary Schools’ Rugby Union. A drizzle throughout the morning, which only stopped about an hour before play, made the ground very greasy and the ball difficult to handle and after the first game the ground had been churned up considerably. Taranaki 25, Defeat Horowhenua 0 Horowhenua were a much smaller and lighter side than Taranaki ana it was soon evident that the amber and blacks would secure an easy victory. Play for the most part centred around the blue twenty-live. Only twice did Horowhenua emerge into the Taranaki territory. The winners had a fast back line and gave the ball plenty of “air.” Horowhenua’s trouble was too much speculating, thus giving possession to their dangerous opponents. Both sides, in passing, ran across the field and generally. especially the Horowhenua backs, lost valuable ground. The ball \\as difficult to handle and this, to a certain extent, prevented any spectacular back play. Taranaki fielded a compact pack of forward? while they also showed a better knowledge of the game than the blues. For Taranaki Bourke and Ross xvere outstanding. while Cliff. Knowles and Bailey also xvere conspicuous. In the backs O’Byrne and Boyer stood out as being really dangerous. xvhile Broughton xvas a safe custodian. For the losers Taylor xvas their best forward, although Clusey and Wills gave invaluable support. None of the backs really impressed although Hakaraia played a plucky game at full-back. Hutt Valley 16, Defeat Rangitikei 3 Hutt went on tJie field a good deal heavier than Rangitikei. and weight told its tale during the last quarter of an hour of play, xvhen Rangitikei, handicanped by the heavy ground, found Hutt too m»wh fnr them. The

game xxas very bright, considering the nature of the ground and real school football xvas seen. Both sets of forxvards played fine xvet weather games and the dribbling rushes xvere a treat to watch. A feature of the green’s play xvas their tackling and the spectators xvere not sloxx r in showing their appreciation. Wright and McDonald being very sure. In Rangixvhetu Hutt had an excellent centre, strong runner and a dangerous fend. Toxvards the end of the first spell he was injured and xvent to full-back and played a sound game. Bryers (Rangitikei) made one or txvo good openings, but lacked support. Chismon, on the the wing, although on the small side, made up for it in pace, xvhile the other winger. Leeks, also gave it a go. Of the Rangitikei forxvards Smith and Gregory xvere tireless xvorkers. xvhile McDoxvell shone in the loose. Beside Rangixvhetu Hutt had a very fast backline, particularly Love and Perrett. who combined well in the five-eighths. In the forxvards Cook, Wincock and Liver xvere honest workers. The teams were:— Hutt Valley (red and black).—Potter; Swain, Rangixvhetu, Summers, Love (Ist), Perrett, Stott, Smith, Griffen, Palmer, Wincock, Bellis, Buddle, Cook and Liver. Rangitikei (green).—Whitcombe; | Leeks, Wright. Chismon; Whenuoroa, Bryers; McDonald; McDowell: Keystone. Doolan, Chestnut, Smith, Gregi ory. Seeman. Anderson <capt.). Referee: Mr. R. Rivers. PERSONAL Colonel Barclay. Chief Commissioner of St. John Ambulance in New Zealand, has approved of Mr. R. H. Turnbull’s appointment as superintendent of the Marton Division of St. John Ambulance Brigade. Mr. Witney’s appointment as secretary and corporal to the division has also been approved. JUNIOR FOOTBALLER INJURED During the school football match on Saturday betxveen Rangitikei and Hutt Valley the Hutt full-back. Potter. had the misfortune to brake his collarbone. He xvas attended to by the St. John Ambulance and later by Dr. Harpur. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE NURSES The Nursing Division of the St John Ambulance. Marton, have once again completed a year’s study, and on Thursday night they sat for their annual re-examination, which is held each year to prove their efficiency. There were several members sitting for their first aid and first examination xvhile several xvere sitting for their pendant, which is similar to the Ambulance Division’s label. The examination xvas conducted by Dr. G Harpur, xvho is also examiner for the male classes. Dr. A. Church is the Nursing Division surgeon and the lectures during the last fe\x r months were delivered by him. The nurses are still attending the hockey matches xvhen they are able, but they are handicapped by the members not being available on Wednesdays. Any person wishing to join the Nursing Division is asked to communicate xvith Miss E. Lee. th? secretary. The nurses’ examination is usually held earlier’ than the ambulance, xvhich. by the xvay, will, we understand, be held probably on Monday week. The nurses wish their brother division every success in their 1936 reexaminations.