MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 249, 21 October 1936, Page 3

MARTON

HOCKEY CONTROL ASSOCIATION MEETING A general meeting of the Rangitikei Hockey Sub-Association was held at Messrs Mogridge and Son’s on Monday evening. Mr W. G. Aitken was I in the chair, and presided over Messrs |A. Wing, T. Low, A. Gracie, C. i Grubb, A. Wishnowsky, F. Death, R. Searancke, Mrs A. Wing, Rev. W. B. Cuming and Mr W. J. Mogridge (non. sec.). An apology was received from Mr W. H. Coles. The chairman, in reviewing the past season, thanked the referees for so ably controlling matches, which had kept hockey in the district up to a fairly high standard. Alfhough the representatives seemed to slip a bit towards the end of the playing season, the club matches had been very satisfactory. It was pleasing to see that a number of outside cups had been won and brought into the dist rict. Congratulations were extended to the Rev. Cuming on having recently passed his examination for his A grade New Zealand certificate as a hockey referee. The secretary was instructed to write to the Borough Council thanking that body for the use of the park to conduct matches, and at the same time to respectfully request the council to endeavour to improve the western playing area, pointing out that at times portions of the ground were covered with water and quite unplayable. The secretary was granted an honorarium. A discussion arose as to the advisability of taking steps to become a separate association, but no finality was reached. With the idea of increasing the number of clubs in the competition, it was suggested that the early part of next March be spent in conducting organised meetings in th? surrounding districts. Messrs R. Searancke, T. Low, Rev. W. B. Cuming, chairman and secretary, were appointed a committee to go into the matter. PSRSONAL Advice has been received that Miss Nancy Galpin, of Marton, who graduated D.Sc., Edinburgh, with a theses on growth gradients in wool, has been awarded a grant by the Scottish Board of Agriculture. Dr. Galpin is now attached to the research department in the Edinburgh University. Mr T. Rowe, who has been on the staff of the Marton Junction School for the past year, has received notice of transfer to Ngawaka, seven miles from Taihape. Mr Rowe left for his new position on Saturday evening by the Auckland Express. Mr Eric Sicely, a pupil of the secondary department of the Marton District High School, had the misfortune at school on Monday morning, when playing cricket, to fall and fracture his left collar-bone. Mr Sicely | has been particularly unfortunate, as | at the beginning of the football season he broke his nose; about six weeks later, when succumbing to a [tackle, he broke his left collar-bone, I and now he has broken it again, al- • though in a different part. ST. ANDEW’S TENNIS CLUB I By the large and enthusiastic attendance that was present on Mon-, [day evening for the annual meeting ' of the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Ten|nis Club, it augurs well for the com- i ing season. High compliments were addressed | to Mr A. W. Gorrie, the secretary of the club, by the chairman (Mr R. C. Ball» for his untiring efforts in the interests ol the club. He had kept the club together, and had been a revelation to other members. Mr Gorrie was elected secretary fo'r the coming season by acclamation. In reviewing the past season, Mr Ball said it was the most dismal one the club had experienced. Saturday seemed to be a favourite day for rain. During the year only two outside games were arranged, the first against Feilding was abandoned before the players took the court; the second was half complete when rain caused play to cease. The need of younger members was s-: ' " r ' 1 by Mr Ball. Many who first joined the club found that comoetition was not high and left to join the town club, where they could improve their playing abilities. This was most unfortunate. If they could be induced to stay on the club would soon become stronger. Mrs J. H. Dashwood stated that \ncreased membership would be brought about if Wednesday playing was encouraged. Many players have their half day on a Wednesday, but competition play was lacking. The question of conducting a croquet club in conjunction with the tennis club was carried. Members present voiced their opinion in favour of the club, but the matter of admitting outsiders was the burning question. as they did not want to antagonize the Marton Club. The idea was not to make it a large club, but • to allow those interested in the ten-, ms club, who were unable to take an active part to play croquet at a small subscription. The matter was left open to see what response would be forthcoming at the opening day of the tennis club on October 31. LABOUR DAY RALLY MARTON’S BIG EFFORT The Palmerston North Bible Class District Committee are conducting a big B.C. rally at Marton on Labour Day (Monday, October 26), when there is expected to be about 250 members present from the surrounding district. The Marton classes, which have now taken over the responsibility of the district, are planning to make it the best rally on record. Rev. Brian Kilroy, of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Wellington, and known as “Uncle Brian,” when conducting the children’s service from 2YA on Sunday evenings, will be the speaker at both meetings. On arrival, the visitors will be served with morning tea; at 9.45 there will be the sectional meetings; 11 a.m. the roll call and devotional meeting (Rev. B. Kilroy); 12 o’clock, lunch will be partaken; 1.30 p.m., a sports meeting in the Marton Park; 4 p.m.,

the closing meeting (Rev. B. Kilroy); and a 5 p.m. tea; after which the visitors will depart. A comprehensive sports programme has been drawn up for both girls and ooys, junior and senior, and help from any who are interested in the rally will be gratefully received, to conduct I the sports meeting. A banner will be at stake, which is at present held by . the Palmerston North Outfields. and ’ the Marton classes are making a bold ’ bid to capture it, as they held it for many years. Any donations or help in providing food will be very much appreciated. , The secretaries, Mr Jack Duncan and Miss Gwen Meyer are in charge of the rally, and report that arrangements , are near completion, and provided Mr “Weather Clerk” forecasts a fine day, Labour Day should be a gala one for ' Martonians. DANCING DISPLAY , An acrobatic dance given by the I Jumping Jacks is the seventh item on . the programme to be given by pupils of Miss Viola Barker, in the Marton , Civic Theatre, on Friday, October 30. This is an original and clever item, and is performed by three small girls, Nola Archibald, Margaret Scott and Pat Goebel, dressed in blue shorts and , cream blouses. Perhaps one of the major attractions will be the tap solo , to be given by the four-year-old , Michael Kendrick, to Shirley Temple’s . famous song “Animal Crackers in my , Soup.” For his age, Michael shows exceptional promise; he dances in perfect time to the music, and produces , his taps with a clarity extraordinary in a child so young. This little chap will be dressed in a cream suit. CIVIC THEATRE “FORGET ME NOT” A tenor famous throughout the world, and claimed by many to be the greatest since Caruso, makes his first appearance on the screen in “Forget Me Not,” a delightful film showing finally to-night at the Civic Theatre. He is Beniamino Gigli, the latest of the opera stars to succumb to the talkies. In the story, a credible and well constructed one, Gigli reveals himself as a first-class actor as well as the possessor of a voice of unparalleled beauty and power. Unlike many other singers of the “grand” class, Gigli has very wisely forgotten any platform mannerisms he may possess. The result is a pleasing performance which one can enjoy without being an opera enthusiast. DANCE RECITAL MISS HAYWARD’S PUPILS The 1936 dance recital of Miss Hayward’s pupils was held in the Civic Theatre last night, and the theatre was well filled. The whole performance reflected great credit on Miss Hayward and her pupils, showing wonderful rhythm and finish. The hours spent by Miss Hayward in preparing her clever little people for the recital were well spent if the creditable performance staged last evening was any indication. Th performance opened with the entire company playing and dancing outside a large shoe. The opening chorus, “Woman in the Shoe,” was followed by a ballet of girls in rompers, who followed with a ballet tap dance. “The Woman of the Shoe” (Mr. Mark Griffin) made an excellent dame, and soon had the audience laughing with his local “wise cracks.’ Buster Brown (Betty Winter) invited Red Riding Hood (Pat Morgan) to dance. She was followed by Little Boy Blue (Mavis Faulding), who also danced a solo. Dorothy Hill, as “Jumping Jack,” entertained the children with an eccentric solo, after which the “Babies of the Shoe” danced a delightful little polka. The dame told the children she would sing “The Story Book Ball.” This was followed by a solo by Little Miss Muffet (Pat Whale). The next chorus was the “Kiddies Cabaret,” with Betty Winter taking the solo. “Sing Before Supper,” a pretty number, saw all the children round the shoe with bowls of broth, which was followed by the ensemble dancing “Let Yourself Go.” This concluded the first part of the programme. The opening ballet'in Part 11. was “I’m Sitting on a Hill Top,” with Mabel Downs taking the solo. The chorus was dressed in old gold with black shorts, and the tap work which followed was excellent. Tiny Shirley Ingram delighted the audience with an operatic dance followed by the “Adagio” with Pat Morgan, Bill Wilkie and Ted Twigg. This item showed to perfection the wonderful 1 timing and training of the three performers. “Top Hat,” a tap duo, with Betty Winter and Mary Twigg, dressed in silver top hats and spangled costumes, was a spectacular number and the rhythm was splendid. Dorothy Hill danced an Irish Jig, in costume, which received great applause. The next item was a toe dance by Betty Winter dressed in a pale green ballet dress, ' followed by a skipping dance by little Audrey Rankin. Perhaps one of the most exciting items of the programme, as far as the children of the audience were concerned, was the “Micky and Minnie” duo, Mickey (Mavis Faulding) and Minnie (Pat Morgan), dressed to represent those well-known screen personalities, certainly looked very realistic, complete with parasol and tail, Minnie made overtures to the boy friend, then smacked his face. This number was very popular. A national interlude followed with Highland fling iElza Rankin), Sean Truibhas (Mary Twigg and Dorothy Hill), sword dance (Elza Rankin, Mary Twigg and Dorothy Hill). A very live looking penguin walked on to the stage, and danced, but on closer appearance one saw Mavis Faulding. As the “Spirit of the Waterfall” little Pat Morgan, dressed in green and beige georgette, expressed poetry in dancing. This was followed by a ballet, “Rhythm of the Rain” with Veronica Thomas singing and dancing the solo. A piano-accordeon solo by Mr. Bob Burt followed, which was greatly appreciated. “Columbine and Harlequin” followed with Audrey Rankin as Columbine and Betty Winter and Dorothy Hill as black and white Harlequins dancing a well-timed and daintily dressed number. Shirley Ingram, as a tiny green and red “pixie” with cap and bells, danced a solo and this was followed by & tap ballet,

“The Music Goes Round and Round. ’ The Grecian dance, “Sunrise, 1 ' with Betty Winter dressed in orange, glittering with the rising sun at the back of the stage was a very pretty item. The “valse” classical ballet, with Mavis Faulding dressed in a frill frock and white satin corsage was followed by a skipping trio (Betty Winter, Dorothy Hill and Mary Twigg/; this trio was dressed in futuristic costume of red and white. Mabel Downs in a tap solo'gave a splendid example, of the latest tap, being dressed in check skirt and lemon top. The acrobatic dance by little Pat Morgan showed the great confidence the dancer had, and the series of positions the artist performed were amazing. A spirited sailors’ hornpipe by Mary Twigg, and “Tally Ho,” a hunting dance, was performed by Dorothy Hill dressed in blue. A sequel to “Sunrise” was the classic “Sunset” by Mavis Faulding, dressed in moonlight grey and midnight blue crepe de chine—a pretty number. “Rhythm Dances,” with ballet, and Mary Twigg doing the solo work, was a most effective item, the girls being dressed in white tops, orange shorts, white hats, and orange capes. The operatic dance by Audrey Rankin was well chosen, the performer being in pale green folly frock. The popular item, “Diana,” a tap solo by Mary Twigg, dressed in a black and wnite futuristic costume, was well received. The final ensemble was the very popular "Glowworm,” the varied colours of the members making a pleasing effect. The concluding ballet was the children’s favourite “Sleeping Beauty,’ and one was impressed by the way the children danced throughout. The actions were excellent ana the fracking, as with the test of the programme, very dainty and well thought out. d’hote taking the principal parts were: “Sleeping Beauty,” Rat Morgan; “Fairy Fiance,” Mavis Faulding; “Witch,” Jean Coleman; “Cupid,’ Audrey Rankin; “Fairies,’ Betty Winter, Mary Twigg, Joyce Raynor, Veronica Thomas, i_ois Raynor, Elza Rankin, Leslie Barr, Dorothy Hill, Mabel Downs, Isabella Raynor, Nancy Twigg, and Audrey Rankin. The ensemble for the first ballet of the programme was as follows: Shirley rngram, Audrey Rankin, Mary Twigg, Mabel Downs, Joyce Raynor, Leslie Barr, Joan Coleman, Lois Raynor, Elza Rankin, Marjorie Rees, Isabella Raynor, Veronica Thomas, Theophane McGrath, Judy Furness, and Nancy Twigg. The main features of the whole performance was the exquisite frocking and the ground work the children had received from the teacher, and Miss Hayward is to be congratulated on her very line 1936 recital. To those working behind the scenes many thanks are due for untiring assistance. After the final curtain many beautiful bouquets were presented from the audience to the various performers. Miss Hayward’s pupils also made a presentation to their very efficient teacher. The pianists were Mrs. M. McLean and Miss M. Taaffe; stage manager, Mr. O. Sporle (Feilding), and lighting effects, Mr. J. Brady. MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB There was a good muster at Monday night’s- shoot and the scoring was well up to standard. A shoot-oif between A. Taaffe and P. Freidrich for a trophy resulted in a win for the latter after a keen tussle. Scores.—N. Dixon 97, A. Taaffe 97, J. Warren 96, A. Brown 94, W. Twigg 93, P. Freidrich 93, K. Lourie 93, R. Lewis 93, A. Clark 92, W. Rankin 92, E. Lewis 92, Ross Hammond 91, E. Livingston 90, L. Gordon 86, H. Gordon 86, H. Gower 84, W. Sanders 83, N. Bridger 83, A. Bridger 83, F. McConkey 82, E. Warren 80, J. Emerson 79, G. Sanders 79, G. Gower 73, D. Oldfield 67, W. Holland 64, J. Green 61. VALEDICTORY MR. T. ROWE Prior to his departure for Ngawaka , near Taihape, where he will take charge of the school, Mr. T. F. Rowe, of the Marton Junction staff, was farewelled on Friday last by pupils and fellow teachers. On behalf oi boys and girls, Harold Whitcombe handed Mr. Rowe a brief bag in appreciation of his assistance with school games. A waiiet iTom members of the teaching staff was presented by Mr. F. A. Hempieman, headmaster, who wisned the recipient every success in the future. CONCERT AT FLOCK HOUSE A party organised by Toe H Rangitikei visited Flock House on Friday evening and entertained the trainees. A most enjoyable programme was given under the very able management of Mr. A. Slessor, who led community singing to accordion music played by Mr. R. Neilson. At 9 p.m. a “special” item was given, in the form of listening-in to Miss Jean Batten’s broadcast, after which the manager of the farm, Mr. Ivy, as the result of a show of hands, announced that he would send a congratulatory telegram to Miss Batten, from Flock House and Toe H Rangitikei. The first half of the programme comprised community singing and whistling with the following items, songs, Mr. R. C. Ball; accordion solos, Mr. R. Nielson; rope tricks, Mr. A. Slessor; songs, Mr. L. Jackson; humorous songs, Mr. J Gibson; recitation, Mr. J. Elder; songs, Mr. G. Hunter; duets, Mr. and Mrs. J. Gibson. For half-an-hour following Mis. Batten’s broadcast, Mr. K. Nielson bewildered a most appreciative audience with conjuring tricks, and gave a performance worthy of inclusion at any theatre. On behalf of Flock House. Mr. Ivy then thanked the visitors for a most enjoyable evening, following which the Toe H ceremony of light was taken. The visitors were enter- j tained at supper before departing. SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION A large meeting of householders of Rata and Silverhope, some 70 in num ber, presided over by Mr. R. Dukeson, a member of the Wanganui Education Board, took place on Monday evening in the Coronation Hall, Rata, to discuss the consolidation of the Rata and Silverhope schools with Hunterville. Other members of the board present were: Messrs. W. Benefield and G. N. Bolton (secretary) and Mr. A. McMurtrie (senior inspector of schools for the Wanganui district). Each of the members spoke, pointing out the benefits that would accrue from consolidation, and after a full discussion a resolution favouring the move was carried by a 3 to 1 majority.