MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 280, 26 November 1936, Page 3

MARTON

AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB ARRANGEMENTS FOR SEASON An executive meeting of the Marton Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club was held on Tuesday evening, Mr C. C. McDonald presiding. Also 1 present were Messrs D. MacPherson, J. H. Dashwood, W. G. Aitken, G. Grillin. L. Mcßeth. D. Thomson, F. Lovell, G. Thomson, M. Atkinson, F. Wood, and A. M. Smart (secretary). An apology was received from Mr A. Gracie. Correspondence included a letter from the West Coast Centre, advising that the sub-centre championships had been allotted to Marton, which are to he held on February 12. The Levin Athletic Club suggested that as their half-holiday falls on a Saturday the first inter-club contest, be held at Marton on a Saturday evening. However, the Marton delegates to the centre had pencilled in J December 22 in order that the contest would be a feature of the Christmas Carnival. With due respect to I this, members were in favour of the j Levin proposal as a bigger gate may’ result and it was eventually decided [to hold the meeting at Marton on 1 Saturday. December 19, at 8.30 p.m. The following were set up as a programme committee: F. Wood, M. Atkinson. A. M. Smart, J. H. Dashwood, and the president. Officials for the season are: Referee, J. H. Dashwood; supervisor, C. C. McDonald; judges. G. Thomson, W. Macpherson, and F. Wood (running), E. Lovell, L. Mcßeth, and M. Atkinson (cycling); starter. C. Henderson; assistant starter. C. C. McDonald; check starters, N. Cairncross, G. Griffin, J. Evans: track stewards, G. Vv. Aitken (chief), with power to add; (‘all stewards, left in the hands of the secretary to appoint a suitable man: timekeeper. D. Thomson, with power to appoint an assistant; lap stewards, A. M. Smart and G. Griffin; announcer, S. B. Abel; record steward, F. Wood; chaperon, left over to next meeting, messenger boys, referred to the secretary with power Io act. The secretary was instructed to get into touch with the Hawera, Strafford, and Eltham Clubs relative to inter-club contests. Eulogistic remarks were made concerning Mr H. Archibald and his small band of workers for their energetic work in connection with the preparing of the track. A vote of appreciation was recorded in the minutes. The question of appointing a groundsman was left to the secretary. | Another discussion resulted on the introduction ot hurdle races in the coming season's programme. It was thought that by the introduction of I this brand of the sport public interest would be aroused. I It was eventually decided that the i question of hurdles and quotation to ibe supplied by Mr Griffin be referred I to the finance committee for final I consideration, and to report at the [next meeting. AMBULANCE NOTES The final weekly parade for 1936 iwas held on Monday night last, when I the division paraded for instruction regarding the annual inspection, I which will be held on Friday night, [November 27. in the Marton High School Hall at 8 p.m. Members have had a year of solid work, and the work carried out during the year has been of a high standard. Unfortunately. there have been several members" who have not attended as regularly as possible, owing to a counter attraction on parade nights, which, by the way, have been held on Monday plights now for the past lour years. I However, w hen parades commence I again in .1937. it is hoped Io see a full I muster of all members. Members at the parade on Monday night expressed regret that parades were not continuing till Christmas, but it is the I custom to hold the final parade about this time to enable the secretary to jcomplete the large number of official [returns in lime for their dispatch to St. John's Gate, London. On Friday night the awards gained •for the year will be presented by the commissioner, and also a competition finalised by a practical display for a trophy for individual work and attendance. There are four members competing and the final test will be held after the inspection and will be judged by the commissioner. The executive committee will hold a final meeting on Monday next, to discuss the business of the division, the main item being the street day I appeal which is being conduct ed by St. John Free Ambulance, Wanganui. The executive committee this year expressed a wish to have 25 per cent, of the total takings allocated to the local divisions, as they consider the monies collected should partly go to the local division to help with the work done by them in the town. The executive committee will discuss the annual appeal and will consider the position regarding the percentage basis. The committee feels sure that Mart onions will give the local division their support, in connection with the Si. John Free Ambulance and after the successful appeal held last year, have thought of holding a street day for their own division. All members who wish for leave of absence on Friday night must make application to the superintendent be- | fore Friday at noon, otherwise a year’s service is lost. Full uniform will be worn including gloves and pouches which must be fully equipped. The nursing division will also parade with the ambulance division. Members are asked if possible to supply a cake or cakes towards the supper arrangements. After the inspection a short entertainment will be held, and an informal dance held if lime permits. And so after Friday night the Marton division completes yet another successful year. The local division has. during the past five years, been a very happy family, and we hope that it will continue to be so for many years to come. Next, year it is hoped that many new members will join this noble and useful order, which is one of Ihe oldest in the world. THE CIVIC THEATRE A new co-starring romantic learn — a European director who has de-

■ livered some of the most vvidely-dis-i cussed pictures ever shown here or abroad—and a dynamic screen story. These arc the ingredients that have audiences everywhere awaiting the new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture, “Fury,” opening on Saturday at the Civic Theatre. The new team brings together Sylvia Sidney and Spencer Tracy—the sensitive brunette beauty who recently scored in “The Trail of the Lonesome Pine.” and the punchy, genial, typical American “guy” who” has the critics still cheering over his performances in “Whipsaw” with Myrna Loy. and “Riffraff" with Jean Harlow. The director is Fritz Lang, who makes his American debut with this picture after creating such hits abroad as “M” and “Metropolis.” (Lang is internationally famed for his realistic directorial touches and his genius in achieving unusual photographic values. GENERAL NEWS Chase’s Machinery Exchange. Mar- [ ton, advertise a fresh list of machinI ery for sale. i The Rangilikei County Council | meets on Friday next. | MAG ISTRATE’S (OU RT I YESTERDAY’S SITTING | The ordinary sitting of the Magistrate’s Court was held yesterday, Mr i R. M. Wai son. S.M.. presiding. i Pleading guilty to driving a motori lorry on the Bulls-Turakina road i without having a tail light, William I Meads was convicted and fined 15s jwith costs 10s. j For allowing stock to wander on l the road, T. Simpson was fined £1 [with costs 10s. L. G. King was charged with failI ing to give way to overtaking traffic [on lhe Marton-Turakina road. A fine jof 10s was imposed, with costs 16s. : J. H. McLean pleaded guilty to [driving a motor-car with defective brakes. A fine of 30s was imposed, with costs 12s. I Judgment was given for plaintiff in 'the following undefended civil cases! I Barton Cash Stores. Ltd. v. E. EhrI horn, £4 15s, costs £5 ss; Chas. Whit- ■ ford v. 1. W. Thompson, £3 16s Bd, I costs 25s 6d. Sequel to Accident i Mr J. H. McLean, of Marton, was charged with dangerously driving a J motor-car on the Nga Tawa road. | causing injury to a student, of the I Nga Tawa School. I M. R. Taylor, the injured girl, aged 17 years, slated in evidence that on the afternoon she was in company I with three other girls, while other .students were also on the road going ■ from the junction to the school. She 1 was near the rear of the party of I girls, a little to the right of the crown lof lhe road. No warning was received until the car was almost directly behind her, when she heard the horn. She jumped to the right-hand side of the road, and had her left, foot jon the grass about six inches vff the 'metal when the car hit her, knocking | her down, two wheels passing over I her legs. She estimated that the car I was travelling at about 25 miles per I hour and proceeded 20 yards after j knocking her down before it stopped. ■ Visibility was good, but windy. As a result of lhe accident, she was confined to her bed for 14 weeks and | later for a period of eight weeks. i B. Nash, of Palmerston North, and [a former student of the school, who | was in the centre of the three girls, and P. N. Sly, a student of the school, who was the other companion of the injured girl, also gave evidence, as did G. N. Bright, prefect, also a student of Nga Tawa, who was travelling along the road at. the rear of the injured girls. Constable H. H. Barnett, of Otaki, and formerly stationed at Marton, stated that he attended the accident, jancl took various measurements in the presence of lhe defendant. The following day he obtained a statement I from defendant, which was read. j The magistrate, in summing up the case, slated that it was evident that Miss Taylor could have avoided the accident if she had jumped in the [right direction. He dismissed the S( OUTING J The Ist. Marlon troop met at headquarters as usual on Friday evening. I Immediately after inspection the an[nual inter-patrol first-aid competition [took place. The standard of work was fairly good. Each patrol had to [treat a patient for two fractured ribs land severe bleeding from the temple. The result was: Pukeko Patrol, 83 points; Weka Patrol, 80 points, and Tui Patrol, 79 points, the possible being 100. Games and instruction completed the evening. Summer Camp Arrangements for the summer camp are progressing steadily. For a number of important reasons it has been decided to change the site, and so the camp will now be held at “Tutu Totara,” Porewa, by kind permission of Mr A. H. Marshall. This is a splendid site, well sheltered and right alongside the Porewa creek. A full programme of games, instruction and test work has been worked out, ano it is expected that everybody will have a thoroughly busy and happy time. Camp tire sing-songs will be held every evening, at which any parents and friends of the troop will always be welcome. Official visiting days will he New Year's Day, Sunday, January 3, and Sunday, January 10. All that is now necessary is for the clerk of the weather to be kind to lhe troop and order fine weather for the fortnight. ROSE SHOW The rose show' is here at last, and what a show' it promises to be. All the latest attractions will be on display. Special preparations are being made for the children, a fish pond ana a Christmas tree being provided. A record number of entries is expected and the class of exhibits should be of a high standard. Arrangements have been made for exhibits from a distance to be left in the care of the secretaries. Civic Theatre, prior to the show. Special entertainments are being provided each evening. To-day and to-morrow are the days set dow’n for the show.

BOWLING Four rinks from the Marton Bowling Club visited Feilding on Wednesday afternoon to play against Oroua Club, but unfortunately the showery weather prevented a start being 1 made. However, afternoon tea was provided by the ladies for the visitors. Mr T. Low returned thanks on behalf of the Marton players for their hospitality. BILLIARDS CLARK McCONACHY TO VISIT MARTON A treat is in store for local billiards enthusiasts next Tuesday evening at 8 p.m., when Clark McConachy, the New Zealand professional champion, [will play exhibition games of billiards i and snooker and will also give a dis- , play of trick shots. The matches will Jake place in Rayner’s rooms, the opponent being Mr Martin, who is postmaster at Halcombe. He has three times held the South Island amateur championship and has proved a good opponent for McConachy before. The professional man will concede 700 ‘points in 1000 up.