MARION

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 242, 13 October 1936, Page 3

MARION

RANGITIKEI CRICKET SEASON OPENS SATURDAY Provided the ground is in good playing order and the weather conditions favourable, the 1936-37 cricket season will open in Rangitikei on Saturday. The first round fixtures are not out yet, but Saturday’s matches are Marton v. Hunterville, at Hunterville, and Porewa v. Old Boys, on the County Cricket Ground. The strength of the teams has yet not been disclosed, so the opening matches should create a great deal ot interest. LADIES’ GOLF A bogey match will be played on the Marton links to-day, the following being the draw:— No. 1 tee: Miss Lambert and Miss : J. Fullerton-Smith; Miss Taylor and 1 Mrs Stanford; Miss M. Cockburn and Miss L. Cockburn; Miss Sherriff and Mrs Potaka; Mrs Baxter and Mrs Winchcombe; Mrs Scoon and Miss Arkwright; Mrs A. H. Marshall and Mrs Gower; Mrs Dudding and Mrs Harris; Miss Openshaw and Miss Sutcliffe. No 7 tee: Miss Howard and Miss Fitzherberc; Mrs Church and Mrs Low; Mrs Glasgow and Miss Fulier-ton-Smith; Mrs Torrens and Mrs Mogridge; Miss M. Galpin and Mrs Whitford; Miss B. Cochran and Miss K. Galpin; Mrs Mclntyre and Mrs Barrett; Mrs Caithness and Mrs Cochran; Mrs McLean and Mrs Smith; Mrs Rathbone and scorer; Mrs Grut and Mrs Leonard. No. 1 tee: Miss Lourie and Mrs Beetham; Miss Baxter and Miss J. Galpin; Mrs Bush and Mrs Furrie. Last week’s L.G.U. medal match results are: Silver division, Mrs Marshall 85 —9—76; Miss Cochran 90—13 —77; Mrs Harris 92—14—78. Bronze division, Mrs Rathbone 103—29—74; Mrs Potaka 104—29—75; Mrs Whitford 104—28—76. Miss J. Baxter returned the best junior card. CIVIC THEATRE Edmund Lowe as Philo Vance! The intriguing image conjured up by that phrase is no more engaging that the reality, which is on view at the Civic Theatre, where Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s “The Garden Murder Case,” is now screening. As tb° super-scien-tific detective, Lowe gives a performance that is utterly delightful. He ' drawls his way in and out of a series of thrilling adventures, more than once being in actual danger of sudden death. The British Dominions release “Annie Leave the Room,” which will be screened at the Civic Theatre to-day, is based on one of the funniest stories ever adapted for the screen. The theme concerns a film company that goes on location to Spendlove Hall—owned by Lord Spendlove, an impecunious peer with film aspiration. While they are there, Lord Spendlove and the maid, Annie Ramsbottom (also a would-be film star) receives a film test. The noble peer is a- “flop” but Annie is a “wow” and receives a film contract. THE NATIONAL PARTY To-night, Mr T. W. Wilkes, the organiser for the National Party, will address the Rangitikei electors in the Druids' Hall, Marton, at 8 o’clock. All those who are interested in the formation of this party are cordially invited to attend. COJNftIABLE BASKIN FAKE- \ WELLED A gathering of citizens in the Marton Courthouse on Saturday morning took opportunity to bid farewell to Constable Baskin, who left on Saturday to take over the Waitotara Police Station. Mr. F. C. Wilson (Senior Justice of the Peace) presided and referred to the regret felt at the transfer of “a very efficient ollicer.” He said that Constable Baskin was protective rather than vindictive. As a policeman he was impartial and as a citizen he was straight and honest. (Applause.) He wished Mr. and Mrs. Baskin happiness and prosperity for many years to come. Mr. J. R. L. Stanford spoke on behalf of the legal fraternity, stating that in Court work Constable Baskin was always reasonable and impartial. The good work in clearing up the town of the larrikin element, started by Constable Thompson had been continued by Constable Baskin. Mr. H. H. Richardson paid his tribute as a local body official and as president of the Chamber of Commerce. Constable Baskin, he said, was always willing to assist. No town was better conducted than Marton. (Applause.) Mr. J. H. Dashwood (Clerk of Court) said that the departing officer was well read in his duties, well read in law and acted without fear or favour, while Mr. H. J. Fowler (traffic inspector) referred to the ready co-operation he always received from the local police. Speaking on behalf of the country people Mr. A. Stuart expressed regret ' at the loss of such a fine policeman and good citizen. “It is impossible to please everybody,” he added, “but it 1 is safe to say that Constable Baskin gave entire satisfaction to 90 per cent, of the people.” Rev. P. H. Leonard mentioned the tactful manner always adopted by ' Constable Baskin in his dealings with the Maori race, and Mr. D. Ingle said that Constable Baskin’s fairness ’ had always impressed him, when he ’ had to preside in the local Court. On rising to reply Constable Baskin ’ was greeted with loud applause. He ’ wished there had been no need for ' such a gathering as, to be quite honest, he would rather be stopping in . Marton. (Applause.) “However.” he ’ added, “I must bow to instructions i and it is pleasing to know that 1 have earned the goodwill of the citii zens.” He thanked the speakers for . their remarks and extended an invitation to friends to call on him in : Waitotara. ’ The gathering broke up with cheers . and the singing of “For He's a Jolly : Good Fellow.” H. F. YOUNG SCHOLARSHIPS ; Under the will of the late Herbert - Francis Young, of Marton, the residue ; of the estate is held by the Public ■ Trustee, and the income utilised an- . nually in providing scholarships for scholars who attend the Marton District High School, the Mount View School (near Marton), and the Mar- . ton Junction School, and who have, • for the six months immediately pre- . ceding December 1, been under regu- ■ lar instruction in the subjects of the