MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 277, 23 November 1936, Page 3

MARTON

ARRANGEMENTS FOR HAM KE CUP MATCH COMMITTEE MEETS The Management Committee of the Rangitikei Cricket Association met in the Jockey Club Room on Friday evening. Mr T. C. Lowry occupied the chair. Also in attendance were Messrs H. F. Arkwright, D. A. Cameron, J. H. C. Broad, D. B. Sladden, G. A. Marshall, C. A. Tidy (treasurer), and R. Parkinson (secretary). Correspondence included a letter from the Wairarapa Cricket Association, stating that as the Rangitikei representatives had been drawn against the Wairarapa Association in an elimination match for the Hcwke Cap the match be played at Masterton on December 4 and 5. After much discussion it was decided to reply stating that the dates were unsuitable, but December 2 and 3 would be acceptable. The resignation of M. N. V. RixTrott as a member of the association was accepted with regret. The balance-sheet of the Gipsy Ball showed that a protit of £29 :4s Ud was made, half of which goes to the Rangitikei branch of the Wanganui Collegiate Old Boys’ Association. The Rangitikei Advocate’s tender for the reprinting of rules in book form was accepted. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Messrs Arkwright and G. L. Marshall for their donations to the cost of. printing. At. an invitation of the Rangitikei Cricket Association, two tide-gates from the Rangi-Oroua Cricket Uni n, Mr D. Ramsay and Mr S. Lowry, were present to discuss the prospects of affiliating with Rangitikei. Mr Ramsay, in outlining the position said that they had six teams in their union, but enthusiasm was lacking and teams had now dwindled down to two. The greatest difficulty was that players were scattered over a large district and it. was impossible to play competition matches till after Christmas, owing to players bcine engaged in seasonal work. There were several very keen n>a.. ?rs and all very young. “We are goin;, through a slump as regards both cricketers and finance,” ! said Mr S. Lowry, ‘and prospects ! wer anything but bright fcr tne c-'m- [ ing season.” The speaker expressed 1 appreciation to the Rangitikei Association lor its help in the past, especially in arranging matches. The president. Mr T. C. Lowry, in thanking the delegates for coming, said that at the present time there did not seem much chance of affiliation, but they could rest assured that Rangitikei will do all in their power to foster lhe game up country. The best thing to do al the p.'esent time was for lhe keener members to join the Hunterville or one of lhe Taihape ; clubs, where he felt sure they would ! be welcomed. The delegates then wit hdrew. Mr D. A. Cameron was elected captain of the South Rangitikei team to play the North at. Taihape, Mr T. C. Lowry was unanimously elected captain of the Rangitikei representatives for the season. Two nominations were received for vice- . captain—D. A. Cameron and J. H. i Marshall. On lhe show of hands the | former was elected. The secretary was instructed 1o write a letter of appreciation and thanks to Mrs F. J. Christensen and her committee for the valuable assistance rendered in connection with the i organisation of the Gipsy Ball. 1 The next meeting will be held in , the Jockey Club Room on Saturday. I December 12. at 8 p.m. SATURDAY’S CRICKET Owing io lhe veterans being unable to field a team as most of their members wished to be present, at the closing day of the golf, the match, Colts v. Veterans, was not played on Saturday. However, a game played between teams captained by H. Parkes and S. R. Scott eventuated. Batting first Parkes’ team made a good score of 196. Les Smith was in his best form and made a valuable 78 when he retired. H. Parkes made 39. while Field hit up 17 when he retired. Faced with 197 to win the team under the guidance of S. R. Scott made a bold bid for victory, but just failed by 26 runs. Chief scorers were P. J. Corballis 28. R. Whitcombe 38. S. R. Scott 26, M. Hunt 26, A. Duncan 23. Each side batted eight men. .MARTON GOLF CLUB SUCCESSFUL CLOSING DAY The 1936 golffing season was brought to a close on Saturday in glorious weather, in fact the prevailing conditions were rather too hot. There was a particular large number of golfers present of both men and ladies. During the afternoon a Canadian foursome flag match was played, and resulted in a win lor Miss C. Ful-lerton-Smith and Mr A. D. FullertonSmith. Other competitions were:—Putting: Ladies, Mrs Rathbone, with a score of 13. Men, Dr. T. G. Harpur. Approaching: Ladies, Miss Fuller-ton-Smith. Men, Mr R. FullertonSmith. Long driving: L. Coleman. Late in the afternoon, Mr C. M. Holdaway, president of the club, thanked all for attending, he being delighted to see such a large gathering. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for the help and co-operation you have given my committee during the year,” said Mr Holdaway. “In many ways we have had a difficult season, chiefly caused by bad weather, but you have all accepted our rules and restrictions without grumbling. I can assure you it has helped a lot/’ “Now to-day,” continued the speaker, “is the official closing of the club as far as competitions are concerned, but 1 hope it will not be long, before closing day is just a prize-giv-ing day.” “Our course will have to be better, with a full 18 holes, and a much bigger membership. When we have these things, summer golf will come into its own. There is no doubt, that golf is a summer game, in this district at

and Patricia Wilder, radio star, least. It will be very nice when we can run to a summer cup and competitions. Now, although our golf as a game has not been of the best, nevertheless, the season has had its definite interests. “The Marton club has been kept green in the minds of people overseas by Mrs Fullerton-Smith. who was most prominent in the Australian women's championships. “Another player who has reflected credit in the Rangitikei clubs is Mr Ngaio Amon, who did extremely well at the New Zealand meeting at NewPlymouth. It has been said by an able critic that Mr Amon will, in the near future, be one of New Zealand's leading players.” (Applause). Mr Holdaway then congratulated the winners of trophies, which he thereupon presented. Mrs Harris, captain of lhe ladies’ club, thanked Mr Holdaway and his members for contributing towards the ladies' prizes, and also for the valuable assistance rendered throughout the season. Special appreciative remarks were made to the caretaker. Mr Zander, lhe greens and fairways being in perfect order on match days. Trophies Won I Senior championship: N. Amon: runner-up. F. J. Christensen. Junior championship: To be played off betwen B. Cochran and H. Collier. Consolation handicap: J. J. Moodie; runner-up, C. A. Rolfe. Tutaenui Handicap: C. Whitford; runner-up, A. D. Fullerton-Smith. Yankee fourball: W. G. Sutton and F. Wood. D. Dick's trophy for the two best net scores in the qualifying rounds of the championship: P. H. Leonard. Best gross score in qualifying rounds of championship: N. Amon. “WIFE VERSUS SECRETARY” Clark Gable, as the husband. Myrna Low, as his wife, and Jean Harlow, as the lovely secretary who innocently finds herself in the reluctant role of “the other woman.” provides one of the greatest screen “triangles” in the history of romantic films. Tt has been achieved by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in the latest and most popular Faith Baldwin story of modern romance. “Wife versus Secretary,” which will be finally shown to-night at the Civic Theatre. In this new and up-to-date theme, Clark Gable justifies himself as one of three international boxoffice champions, recently acclaimed by a nation-wide poll of exhibitors. He further proves his ability. Jean Harlow, too. departs from her usual types of roles to play Gable’s secretary. the sage yet lovely business confidante who eventually prevents the total wreckage of his happy marital life. As Gable's wife, Myrna Loy displays her ability to portray the ideal screen wife of a man of millions as capably as she did William Powell’s sharpwitted spouse in several recent films. GARDEN PARTY What is more pleasant than roaming peacefully around the beautiful lawns and gardens at Miss Simpson’s “Closeburn?” Opportunity to do this will be afforded patrons who attend the garden party on Wednesday, organised by the local branches of the W.D.F.U. ’ The public can rest assured that one of the happiest afternoons will result, and at the same lime they will be contributing towards a worthy cause. Games and competitions are being provided, while there is a prize for the best gift box of flowers. The fun starts at 2.30 p.m., so don’t be late. Entrance fee, which includes afternoon tea: Adults Is, children 6d. Arrangements have been made for a bus to leave the White Hart corner at 2.30 p.m. PERSONAL Mr and Mrs Clarrie Gibbons are on holiday in Marton and are staying with Mr Gibbons’ mother. Crofton Road. BOWLING Perfect weather prevailed on Saturday for lhe first of series of triangular matches between the Bulls, Hunterville and Marton clubs. Bulls sent two rinks to Marton, losing one game and winning the other. Several friendly matches were also played and the standard of play was fairly’ high. The green was in excellent order and the visitors passed many eulogistic remarks concerning the gardens and flower beds. Results: Healy, W. Brown, Morrison. Hawkins 20. v. Dwyer, Perrett, Walker, Drew (Bulls) 13. Taffe, Mclndoe, Ferens, Cuming 11. v. Simpson, Eyles, Ingram, Martin (bulls) 39. Friendly Games Playle, Brabyn, Rayner 14, v. Thomson. Lourie, Tapp 23. Black, Walters, Hawk, Parkes 17. v. J. F. Mjles, Death, Nichol, G. Brown 20. Hcmpleman, Kendrick, Upchurch 22, v. Henderson, Miles. N. Smith 10.