MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 242, 12 October 1937, Page 10

MARTON

CYCLE ROAD RACING HANDICAPS FOR TO-MORROW The second of a series of cycle i races will be held to-morrow (Wednesday) evening. The seniors will cover a course of 12 miles, three limes round the Nga Tawa block, and the juniors eight miles, twice round the same block. Handicaps for the events are:— Seniors.—H. Moss, 2min; E. Gibbs, 2min; C. Button, 2.3omin; F. Tolley, 2.3omin; K. Ellery, s.3omin; R. C. Ellery, s.3omin; L. Griftin, 7.3omin. Juniors.—T. Brider, 2min; Williams, 3.3omin; D. Dornbush, 3.3omin; Middleon, 3.3omin; Lobb, 3.3omin; A.

■ McMillan. 4min; Palmer, 4min; A. ; Allen, 4min; R. Stafford, s.3omin: ‘ Marshall, 6min. ST. FRANCIS’ TENNIS CLUB “A dream come true” sums up the ' opening of St. Francis’ tennis courts > which opened this week-end in ideal ; weather, and will fill a long-felt want amongst the young members of the ; Catholic congregation in Marton. Two excellent grass courts have been laid down in the parish grounds, Russeii Street. In performing the opening ceremony, Rev. Father Hanratty expressed satisfaction at seeing so many enthusiasts in attendance and wished the new club every success in the season about to commence, and finally called on Mr F. Connell (president) to serve the first ball of the season. A delicious afternoon tea was served by the ladies’ committee, following which a group photograph was taken i -of the crowd to mark this auspicious occasion. The following is the committee elected: Patron, Rev. Father Hanratty; president, Mr F. Connell; vice-presidents, Messrs A. O. Scott, E. C. Haddock, M. Anderson, J. Foley, and A. Kaye; secretary, Mr O. E. Lennon; treasurer, Mr H. Fitzgerald; club captain, Mr L. Barry, committee, Messrs K. Durney, L. Barry, O. Lennon, H. Fitzgerald, K. Hendra, C. Calkin, Mrs L. Barry, Misses L. Scott, and M. Fitzgerald. W.D.F.U. As Mrs W. F. Stevens, housekeep-ing-secretary for the Marton branch of the W.D.F.U.. will be away on holiday for several weeks, during her absence her work will be carried or. by Mrs F. H. Dexter, Fern Flats, Marton, ’phone 2926. THE CIVIC THEATRE “WOMAN CHASES MAN” Do men like to be chased by women? They love it! And don’t let. ’em tell you different until you’ve seen “Woman Chases Man,” the rollicking Samuel Goldwyn comedy in which Miriam Hopkins begins chasing Joel McCrea across the screen of the Civic Theatre for a two-day run to-day. Miriam makes a happy return to the sphere of rafter-rocking comedy in this grandly goofy story of a destitute girl architect who chased a wealthy but handsome young tightwad clear across the continent to get him to finance his nutty ■ inventor dad’s model village—and wound up with his name on the dotted line of both the contract and a marriage licence. Charles Winninger, Erik Rhodes, Ella Logan, Leona Maricle, and Broderick Craw- ' ford are featured. John Blyston** ' directed the comedy for release : through United Artists. THE LATE MRS M. COLLINSON The funeral of the late Mrs M. , Collinson, who died suddenly at hei home, Bonny Glen, Marton, on Saturday morning, took place on Mon- ' day afternoon at the Mount View • Cemetery, there being a representa-. tive cortege, including a number ot - members of Court Little John A.O.F. ( The Rev. W. Ra conducted an 1 impressive service at the graveside. 1 The beautiful wreaths that adorned 1 the casket testified to the high esteem in which the late Mrs Collin- 1 son and her husband are held in the 1 Rangitikei district. - ANNUAL MISSION SALE J i Under the auspices of St. Andrew’s 1 Presbyterian Church the annual mission sale will be held in St. Andrew’s t Hall this afternoon. Admittance will £ be free. There will be numerous J stalls, from which many varied gifts j may be purchased. In the evening a ' concert, something above the ordin- c ary, will be given by different artists. < Admission in the evening will be Is ; and supper will be provided free. ‘ < MARTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. | The Marton Borough Council met , on Monday evening, the Mayor (Mr. ; F. Purnell), presiding over Crs. G. B. } Gregory, A. Mclndoe, T. Barton, W. B. i Langstone, W. J. Mogridge and Mr. C. ; C. McDonald (town clerk). c Correspondence. A circular letter, was read, from the secretary, Municipal Association, advising that the municipal conference will be held in New Plymouth on ; May 1, 1938, and requesting that all • remits with any comment thereon be * forwarded not later than November 1 25, 1937.—Referred to Ihe Finance I Committee. Circular from secretary, N.Z. Cen- . tennial Exhibition, forwarding a copy ■ of the business prospectus.—Referred . to the Finance Committee. ’ The Marton committee of the Plunket Society applied for permis- ; sion to hold a street sale on the same lines as last year either in February, or March.—Granted. An application was received from K. B. Gregory, Segt. M.D.H.S. Cadets, 1 for permission to construct a 22 rifle range on the gasworks property.— ' Granted, subject to Cr. Mogridge’s approval. Christensen and Stanford, wrote relative to G. S. Whiteside’s application ' in respect of the exemption of portion of Maunder Street from the provisions

of Section 128 of the Public Works Act, 1928.—Agreed to. Overseer’s Report. Mr. W. R. Brant reported: “During the past month the general maintenance work has been attended to. Bond Street: 16 chains of concrete kerb and channel has been laid, completing the 20 chains from Broadway to Queen Street. 20 chains of path Bft. wide has been regraded and metalled. Signal Street from Broadway to Maunder Street—s chains. A start has been made on this street, the five plain trees have been removed and the path reduced from lift, to 8 ft. wide. The reservoir is holding 25ft. of water and the embankments are in good order. Report On Filters. “On Tuesday, September 14, 1937, the caretaker advised me that the cog wheel drive at the filter station was not operating satisfactorily. On Wednesday the old cogs were removed and the new wheels fitted into position and marked. These wheels were then removed and brought to town to be drilled and keys fitted. This work was carried out by Mr. L. Cawood. On Thursday the new wheels were replaced and appeared to be operating very smoothly and the four filters were cleaned. On Friday the caretaker advised that the cogs had jammed during cleaning operations. An inspection was made on Saturday and I found that 2 cogwheels had seized on the shaft. The cogs were subsequently removed and the shaft reduced to permit of more lubrication. “No further trouble was experienced until Saturday, October 2, when the caretaker advised that three cogs had been broken off the crown wheel. I immediately made an inspection but could not locate the cause of the breakage, but I was of the opinion that the belt between the old and new filters was too tight, causing additional strain on the shaft. I accordingly instructed the caretaker to leave this belt off when the old filters were being washed. “The filters operated without further trouble until October 10, when two more teeth had gone. I then instructed the caretaker not to operate the filter concerned and Mr. Slight made an inspection of the plant this morning and has been asked to submit his report.” Mr. .L. U. Slight, in a report on the filters stated that the cross-driving staft had crept out of line in the old filter to the extent of two weeks and a lesser amount in the new unit. This was due to a slip in the casting foundation bolts, thus causing the bush cogs to be considerably out of pitch and mesh and the fracture of cogs. He suggested that the filter be fitted with one new foundation arm and bearing to each of the three filters. Two new steel pinions would be required fitted with a double arm and bearing. As a temporary repair the shaft must be realigned and the foundations of the castings secured and cogs temporarily repaired. The overseer was instructed to carry out the necessary repairs. Treasurer's Report. Mr. C. C. McDonald reported that receipts for the month amounted to £3489 11s Bd, including rates £352 13s Id, Town Hall, £79 16s, gas consumers £212 17s sd, gas fittings £3B 8s sd, coke, tar, etc. £94 3s Bd, refunds, sale gravel etc., £233 7s 8d; licences £6 19s 6d sundries including £1497 Is 6d, gas holder loan and and £747 Is 7d existing fund—£23o9 11s lid. The town clerk reported that building permits issued for six months of this year amounted to £ll,lBO, and it is estimated will exceed £20,000 for the year. Gasworks Manager’s Report. Mr. A. J. Holden reported for the month of September as follows: Plant.—All plant is in good order and working well. The overflow pipe from the tar seal blocked during the month and had to be cleaned. The tar tank was in a bad condition and has now been replaced. Carbonising.—During the month 60 tons of coal were carbonised yielding an average amount of coke for sale equal to 7*cwts. to the ton of coal carbonised. Distribution.—During the month six ordinary meters and one slot meter were used. During the month seven cooker.-., three combination ranges, five gas | coppers and two gas fires were fitted.