MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 58, 10 March 1937, Page 3

MARTON

RANGITIKEI RUGBY SUB-UMON ANNUAL MEETING ON MARCH 23 The annual general meeting of the Rangitikei Rugby Sub-Union will be held in the Marton Jockey Club’s Rooms, on Tuesday, March 23, at 8 p.m. The business will include the roll call, report ahd balance-sheet, affiliation of new clubs, election of officers and general. Clubs are required to hold their annual meetings as soon as possible and elect their delegates. M ARTON MINIATI RE RIFLS CLUB At the annual meeting of the Marlon Miniature Rifle Cluo on Monday evening, the chairman (Mr L. Gordon) presented the following report on the year’s activities; “A meeting was hela on May 28, 1936, to form a local miniature rifle club in this district. In the presence of a good number of those interested, it was decided to start a club, and for those present to inform prospective shooters. The club was given every assistance oy outsiders. The Empire Hall was engaged for practice, and a start was made on June 29. Every Monday night, when shoots were held, would see a few new members roll along, and at the end of the season a record number of members were shooting. The club at the present time nas 58 financial members, and quite a rew more are intending to join up for the aproaching season, which points to being a great year for miniatuie shooting. On October 7 a matcn was tired on the local range against a strong Bulls team, the local team proving victorious by a margin of five points. On October 15 they journeyed to Sandon, wnere they were defeated by a big margin. The older marksmen there gave them every encouragement, and said with a little more practice the tables would be turned, which they failed to do on November 9, although they hoped to have their revenge this season. Theii thanks were due to the aonors of trophies, material, etc., that helped them to make a start. The neip they received from people outside the club was very much appreciated. The club championship was won by W. Rankin, with A. Taaffe as runner-up. The rules of the club with reference to firearms were strictly adhered to, and the shooting was carried out without delay. November 23 saw the close oi shooting with a free night for al’ marksmen, ending a very successful season for 1936. The ladies are to be approacned with a view to forming a club, and to meet the executive commttiee to discuss the matter. Mr F. J. Soler is to be thanked for the use of his telescope for the past season. The captain was authorised to purchase a new rifle, and new butts are to be made on the opposite side of the Empire Hall. The subscription was fixed at 5» and Is 3d per night for 16 shots. The club decided to affiliate with the Manawatu Rifle Union, and to also challenge Bulls for the McKelvie Cup. Shooting for the club's championship will be held on the club's range. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr A. Way for his donation of a silver cup. The club will be formed into two grades—the first 14 in A graae and the remainder to be classed •as B grade. N.Z. FARMERS’ UNION. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of the Marton branch of the N.Z. Farmers’ Union will be held in the Marton Jockey Club’s room on Saturday, March 13, at 7.45 p.m. A special invitation is extended to all farmers and those interested to attend. MARTON GOLF CLUB The annual general meeting of the Marton Golf Club will be held in the Marton Jockey Club’s rooms on Monday, March 15, at 8 p.m. The report and balance-sheet, election of officers and general will constitute the meeting’s business. ST. PATRICK’S NIGHT DANCE The orchestra in attendance at the annual St. Patrick’s night dance in Marton will be under the leadership of Mr. H. J. Trussell, of Wanganui. Music lovers will know him as a brilliant musician who has ably conducted an orchestra of 35 for some time. Patrons are assured, therefore, that the personnel of the New Gaiety Dance Band will be the pick of the talent at his disposal. An energetic committee is working hard and the dance this year promises to be a huge success. There will be novelty dances with prizes; the floor will be at its best; the supper will surpass any served before, and with the bright music this function should be a happy and enjoyable one. THE CIVIC THEATRE “THREE WISE GUYS’’ Damon Runyon’s prize short story, “The Three Wise Guys,” appeared in screen form last night at the Civic Theatre with all of its original virility more laugh-provoking in celluloid than in type, and infinitely entertaining from every standpoint and will be finally screened this afternoon ana evening. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer has treated the story with the exact attention it required for screen adaptation. The choice of stars and cast was peculiarly fortunate, and George Seitz, the director, caught the spirit of Runyon’s humorous philosophy toward modern youth and the current American scene. Robert Young and Betty Furness are co-featured as a spendthrift youngster who falls in love with a pretty girl whom he meets on a speeding transcontinental train. The story shifts from New York to Hollywood at the smart pace of the 20th Century Limited. Their romance runs into wild adventure when gangsters enter into the plot to ' blow” a safe and almost wreck their love affair.

PLUNKET SOCIETY’S STREET SALE. Although the weather was not of the best for such a deserving cause, the street sale yesterday, under the | auspices of the Marton branch of the Plunket Society proved an excellent draw. The public responded wonderfully fqr the occasion. The stalls were simply laden with articles and the people were buying freely. A special stall, erected for the display of flowers by Mesdames Sutton, G. G. Olliver and A. A. Williams, received many favourable comments. The Plunket committee is indebted to all those who donated articles, foodstuffs, etc., for the benefit of the funds, and to Messrs. Sutcliffe Bros, for their generosity in allowing the stalls to be erected in front of their premises. Those in charge of the stalls were; Mesdames P. J. Sladden, T. G. Harpur, J. R. L. Stanford, W. F. Stevens, R. Sutcliffe, D. Ingle, R. W. Harris, C. M. Holdaway, T. W. Ward, J. Caithness, J. Howard, W. McCully, C. Whitford and Misses M. and L. Cook. The competitions resulted as follow:—Sheep: Mr. W. F. Stevens (1321 b correct weight). *Mr. Stevens gave the sheep back to the secretary as a donation. Cake: Mrs. Purnell and Miss Taylor tied 101 b 2oz each (correct weight 101 b l:?oz). Photograph: Mrs. J. Monroe (No. 103>. Permannet wave: Mrs. H. Richards (No. 125). Golf balls: Mr. A. Gracie (No. 21). Chair: W. G. Clman (No. 846). It is anticipated that, receipts will amount to £69. ATHLETES AT HAWERA. At the big open sports carnival held at Hawera on Saturday, S. Christopher, a member of the Marton Athletic Club, was successful in winning the 880 yards handicap. E. Gibbs and H. Archibald also made the trip for the cycling events, but they were handicapped right out and failed to gain any of the major placings. PERSON AU Mrs. Hugh Stewart, of Auckland, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. R. Lilburn, St. John's Hill, Wanganui, is staying with her son, Mr. Harry Stewart, “Tyrone." Mr. M. Hartigan, of Wellington, has been appointed traffic inspector for the Rangitikei district, vice Mr. H. J. F owler. ‘ Mr. G. H. Denbow, of Marton, has severed his connection with the AlfaLaval Separator Company, and intends shortly opening up in business in the town as a hardware merchant. Messrs. G. C. McCaul and A. O. Heany, president and secretary respectively of the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce, addressed a large meeting in the Borough Council Chambers on Monday on matters of importance to the commercial and farming community of the district. The meeting was not open to the Press. On March 2, friends gathered to celebrate the coming-of-age of Mavis, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. McLennan, of Kakariki. Some hundred people were present, and the popularity of the guest of the evening was shown by the many beautiful presents she received which were set out on a large table in the drawing-room. RANGITIKEI SCHOOL SPORTS. COMBINED FIXTURE ABANDONED ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of the Rangitikei School Sports Association, in conjunction with which was held a meeting of the Rangitikei Schools’ Central Library Association, took place on Monday evening in. the Marton District High School. The attendance was disappointing, only four of the 14 schools concerned being represented, and for this reason a decision as to whether the central library should be decentralised and the association disbanded was deferred for one month, the hope being expressed that delegates would be less apathetic. On a show of hands a motion that the popular annual combined sports be not held this year was carried. Dr. R. A. Church presided over Messrs. A. W. Tucker (headmaster M.D.H.S.), F. A. Hempieman (headmaster M.J.S.), P. H. Hall (hon. secretary and treasurer), F. Harper, I. Klitscher, J. B. Johnstone, T. H. Ellison, W. McNab (teacher, Fern Flats School), J. Mainwaring, G. Thompson, T. W. Ward, J. A. Snell (teacher, Tutaenui), B. A. Rodgers, and G. C. Thomas. The treasurer’s statement showed that the last annual combined schools sports had netted £l4 0s 6d, of which £l2 had been paid into the funds of the Schools’ Library Association, leaving a balance in hand of £2 0s 6d. A motion that, owing to the amount of school time lost owing to the infantile paralysis epidemic, the annual sports should not be held this year, was moved by Mr. Tucker, and seconded. Mr. Hempieman spoke against the motion, saying that the sports were the children’s day and he would like to see the fixture take place if possible. The only factor against the holding of the sports, he considered, was the weather, the time involved being of small account. After a short discussion the motion, “that the sports be not held this year,” was then put and carried on a show of hands by 8 to 4. The officers elected at the last annual meeting were re-appointed to act until next year. School Libraries. Stating that the work of running the combined schools’ library devolved entirely upon the Marton D.H. School and that it was more than the members of the staff concerned could do, Mr. Tucker expressed the opinion that the library should be decentralised. Before that could be done, however, it was necessary to have a fully representative meeting, as the step was a momentous one. Mr. Hall pointed out that the object of the meeting was a dual one, to deal with both the sports and the library. Notices had been sent to everyone concerned, but the response had been disappointing, as was evident to those present. The Sports Association and