MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 279, 25 November 1936, Page 3

MARTON

BOWLING. MARTON v. OROUA. The following players will reprek sent. Marton Club in a inter-club 1 match against Oroua Club at Feilding this afternoon: — Taaffe, Watt. Way, Hawkins. Lewis, Playle, Ferens, Atkinson. Bland, Death. Thomson, Low. Brown, Healy, Morrison, Prince. Players are requested to be in attendance at the Marton green at 1 o'clock sharp. MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB. PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES. The 1936 Miniature Rifle Club season was brought to a successful close on Monday evening. The attendance was good, but the standard of shooting was not of the best. The long evenings makes shooting very difficult as it is not dark enough at 7.30 p.m. and partly explains for low scores by the first few ranges down. At, the close of the evening supper-was provided and the presentation of trophies terminated a pleasant evening and a very successful season. Trophies Mon. Championship Cup. W. Rankin. Handicap Aggregate (President’s Trophy). D. (Jidlieici. Mr. T. Barton's Trophy. L. Gordon C. Whitford’s Trophy. - K. Lourie. k Collinson's Trophy.- K. Lourie. y P. Friedrich's Trophy. N. Bridges P. Friendrich's Trophy.- D. Oldfield. President's Medal. N. Bridges 1 G- Sanders 2. W. Archibald’s Trophy.- N. Bridges. A. Clark's Trophy.—P. Freidrich. R. Lewis' Trophy. -B. Hutchins. N. Dixon's Trophy.- A. Warren. H. T. Warren's Trophy. .1. Warren. At the conclusion of Ihe presentation, cheers were given to donors ol trophies. The scores for the tinal evenings shoot were:--A. Clark, 68; E. Lewis, 67; N. Bridges, 66; J. W;.rren, 66; S. Goebeil, 65; K. Lourie, 61; I’. Friedrich, 61; J. Emmerson, 62; A. Taaffe, 62; N. Dixon, 62; R. Lewis, 61; G. Sanders, 61; R. Hammond, 6o; E. Warren, 60; F. McConkey. 59; A. Brown, 59; A. Bridges, 57; F. Kerkin, 57; E. Miller. 57; W. Rankin, 57; E. Livingstone. 53; L. Gordon, 48. GARDEN PARTY TO-DAY. A final reminder is given concerning the garden parly to-da\ to be held at Miss Simpson s, ••Closeburn. ' The function is under the auspices of the combined efforts of the local divisions of the W.D.F.U. and deserves full public support. Games and competitions will provide plenty of amusement, while stalls well arranged should attract, considerable attention. For the benefit of town patrons, a bus will leave the White Hart corner at 2.30 p.m. AT THE CIVIC THEATRE. Something entirely fresh is promised the patrons of the popular Civic Theatre when the a 11-New Zealand production, "On the Friendly Road,'’ shows finally to-night. Far and away ahead of any previous Dominion production in story, act inf, photography and sound, the picture features that, tremendously popular radio personality “Uncle Scrim," supported by a cast of brilliant repertory players * including Stanley Knight, Jean Hamilton. Arnold Goodwin. John Mackie and Wharepaia, the Maori comedian. “On the Friendly Road” possesses what many overseas film do not—an inner meaning. The «tory is bright and is never allowed to drag at any time. Glorious bush scenery and stately homes form the backgrounds for tense drama, uproarious comedy and whirlwind action introduced in a manner that compares more than favourably with many overseas productions, and makes a definite advance in Ihe progress of the motion-picture industry In New Zealand. RANGITIKEI C RICKET HAWKE CUP MATCH AT MARTON >' Advice has been received from the Wairarapa Cricket Association, to the effect that the Rangitikei counter suggestion that Rangitikei play Wairarapa at Masterton on December 2 and 3 in an elimination match for the

I Hawke Cup is unsuitable to their asi social ion on account of players findling it impossible to obtain leave for I two w eek days. • However they have made a further ! proposition that Wairarapa travel to Marton and play on December 4 and 5. or that Rangitikei go to Masterton on November 27 and 28. The former ’proposition has been accepted by the I Rangitikei Cricket Association. GENERAL NEWS ! To arrange the annual Christmas I carnival in Marton, a meeting of retailers is being convened for next Monday evening at. 7.30 in the Bor- , ough Council Chambers. Retailers , are to be canvassed to attend and ’ make this year's effort bigger and brighter than ever. In view of promises made on the occasion of the j meetings to discuss the half holiday, it is anticipated that the response ' will be a good one. The borough overseer (Mr W. R. Brant) reports that the reservoir Is at full capacity and overflowing. The gasworks manager (Mr Duncan MacPherson) reported at the council meeting on Monday night, that good progress was being made with the staying, taping, and sheeting of the gas-holder. Swimming enthusiasts will he pleased to know that the swimming baths will open for the public from this morning at 6.30. VIOLA BAKER STVDIO DANCE | The “Viola Barker School of Dancing” held an enjoyable evening party | recently. The school has had an extremely successful season during 1936 land the “break-up” party proved to be most popular as. although the | night was particularly cold and ■ stormy, nearly 100 pupils and visitors 1 were present. I Miss Barker welcomed each visitor and soon about 80 juniors were thoroughly enjoying dance after dance on ’the perfect floor. The parents and (older visitors showed keen enjoyment 1 |in watching the children, many of whom danced with the poise and confidence which careful training tends Ito develop. Miss Barker proved a splendid hostess, moving continually amongst her young guests seeing that each one look part. I After two hours of enjoyment, a ; delicious supper was served. There followed more dancing, after which the whole company joined in singing '“Auld Lang Sync.” Three hearty cheers were then given and the National Anthem sung, at the conclusion of which the juniors reluctantly wished their hostess “Good-night.” ■ The seniors stayed and danced until 11 p.m., when all dispersed after expressing the wish that the re-opening on March 5, 1937. would prove just as delightful an evening. Bowls of roses in all colours, and a cosy fire, made the studio look most inviting. Amongst those present were:—Mrs and Miss Ellis and Bruce, Beverley Frederick, Mrs .1. R. Howard. Douglas Derek and Judy. Mrs Campell 'Nicols and Pamela, Mrs Lawson. Mr and Mrs A. O. Scott. Lydia and Margaret: Rex and Noel Andrews. Mr A. C. Birch and Jennifer. Miss Nancy Simpson. Miss Margaret Marshall. Mrs Shannon, senr.. Mrs Vance Shannon, Molly. Gordon and Mary; Miss Harding and Prudence Church. Mrs jE. G. Gordon and Margaret Graeme j i and Stranoch; Mrs J. C. Hammond and Nancy. Elaine and Josephine: Mrs 11. Y. Cameron and Reid and Joeline: Betty Lampe. Jim and Margaret Caithness, Isla Parkinson. June McDonald. Moira Henderson. Phyllis Sicely. Eileen Winchcombe, Mrs J. Archibald and Flossie and Nola; Miss R. Arkwright and Richard: Nola Sutcliffe. Alison Deacon. Mrs McCullv and Bill. Bruce and Boh: Shirley Moore. Dicky Broad. Mrs H. B. Gower and Heather, Hazel Mathews, Mrs L. Holmes and Peter. Pamela, and Pat Goebel: Pam Harris. Ruth. Christine and Leslie Ashcroft. Noma Frederick. Miss Joyce Gomer. Mrs Long, Miss Kathleen Long and Messrs David ano Sydney Long. Mr and Mrs E. O. Pryce. Mary and Joan Pryce. Miss Sophie Lambert and Tahu Hatherley. Francis Winchcombe. Mrs M. Archibald and Pixie Lilburn. Judith Ingle, Mr Noel Ingle. Peggy Gould, John Mayo, Mrs Sydney Smith, Mr Charlie Smith. Miss Jocelyn Anderson. Larry Taylor. PERSONAL After a holiday of three weeks in Australia, Mr D. G. Barton spent the week-end in Marton. Mr and Mrs H. Stantiall. ** *■' i. are sailing by the Awatea • 0 months’ holiday in Austral')

RANGITIKEI CRICKET. The sole selector, Mr. D. A. Cameron, has chosen the following players to practice in view of the Hawke Cup cricket match against. Wairarapa to be played at, Marton on December 4 and 5. the final selection to be made on Saturday and not necessarily limited to these players:- -A. K. Hodder, J. H. Marshall, P. Marshall, A. Spence. P. Whittle (Taihape), D. A. Cameron. A. B. Marshall, H. R. Marshall (Porewa), W. Haywood, S. S. Powell (Hunterville), H. S. Lowe, M. Wysocki (Old Boys). O. Williams, W. Liddell. D. B. Sladden, B. Tidey (Marton'. T. C. Lowry (Taihape) was not available.