MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 245, 15 October 1937, Page 10

MARTON

AMBULANCE NOTES (By “Carpus”) The division commenced a series of parades last Monday that should prove very interesting to all members, that of stretcher work with teams. Until the present time this side of the work has not received much attention, this year at any rate, owing no doubt to the number of new members in the division. Jc was thought that more attention should be paid to the text book, and the practical work in readiness for the examinations. The work carriea out on Monday night was most satisfactory and the division should, oy the end of the year, be most efficient in stretcher transport. The members with several years’ service have already done stretcher work, but those present this week took a keen interest in “refresher” classes.

Next Monday night the parade will again consist of stretcher work, and after the parade there will be a ping pong tournament with a small entry fee and the winner will receive a prize. Two members of the division are in charge of the tourney and any member desirous of playing is asked to hand his name to either the duty officer or Private McEwen. After the last parade the executive committee met to attend to business of the division and notice was given that the executive meeting would in future be held the first Monday in each month. RAILWAY TENNIS CLUB All that the newly-formed Railway Tennis Club now needs is a fine day on October 17, as the two courts are almost complete. The pavilion has been painted cream with green facings and the surrounding banks ot the courts will in time be planted with a suitable hedge. The club holds an opening dance in the Railway Hall on October 16 and this will be the first of the ventures of the committee since the completion of the courts. All members and intending members are asked to attend the opening day of this long-felt want in the Junction. Congratulations to the committee and all who have given service to the venture. MARTON GOLF CLUB The following is the draw for tomorrow (Saturday's) bogey competition. Those who have competition games to play are once again reminded that they must get them off or forfeit. Any players in the following draw that can play a match have the committee’s authority to change partners:—

L. Rathbone v. L. Illston C. S. Beechey v. K. N. Glasgow H. Gaisford v. N. D. Anderson A. K. Furrie v. B. Cochran L. T. Coleman v. P. H. Leonard V. W. and A. D. Fullerton-Smith R. S. and A. Fullerton-Smith L. H. S. Marshall v. H. Purser W. S. R. Dick v. A. H. Marshall G. Bevan v. R. J. Stanford J. H. C. Broad v. D. E. Fair G. G. Oliver v. W. A. Grummitt IL F. Arkwright v. R. A. Church F. J. Christensen v. H. Coleman C. D. A. Taylor v. A. B. McFarlane W. C. Whitford v. T. G. Harpur G. A. .Simpson v. R. G. Kingdon C. G. Barrett v. I. Kendrick. MARTON CRICKET CLUB AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING There were 14 very keen and enthusiastic members at the annual meeting of the Marton Cricket Club on Wednesday evening. Mr J. H. C. Broad occupied the chair. The report and balance-sheet were

presented and adopted. The report read:—

“I am very glad to be able to report that the Marton Cricket Club's finances are in a satisfactory state, and that there is a credit balance at the bank of £l4 8s lOd. Unfortunately the purchase of new gear, which is necessary to the club, will seriously affect this balance. “It is a great credit to the club that they won the annual competition for the first time in twelve years, and the members may well be prouo of this achievement. The season wa> a most exciting one, and the winner of the competition were in doubt a* to the result up till the last match. Players who put up a consistent performance during the season are. Opening batsmen, G. Birch and J. Openshaw, L. Smith, wicket-keeper., and H. Parkes who achieved some brilliant feats. On the whole, however, practically all the members deserve congratulation on their steady play throughout the season. Special mention is due to the captain, D. Sladden, for his able leadership and fairness in according all players equal opportunity to perform during the season, and I feel sure the success of the club is mainly due to his efforts. “I see every prospect of a successful season ahead, and perhaps another victory for the club.” Election of Officers The election of officers resulted:— President, Mr J. W. Marshall; vicepresidents, Messrs Ormond Wilson, M.P., A. A. Williams, A. W. Shield, Fl Openshaw and J. A. Tate; captain, Mr L. Smith; vice-captain, Mr J. Openshaw; secretary, Mr H. Kimpton. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the retiring secretary, Mr S. A. McIndoe, for his untiring services in the past. Treasurer, Mr P. P. J. Corballis; delegates to association, Messrs A. D. Fullerton-Smith, R. Shield and L. Smith; sole selector, Mr S. A. McIndoe; committee, Mr J. H. C. Broad, captain, secretary, treasurer and selector. It was decided to enter a team for the Arkwright Shield competition. New members elected were Messrs D. McLennan, P. Shannon, G. Lowry, H. Mensforth, and W. Rushton. It was decided to apply to the Rangitikei Association for Wednesday as practice night and failing that Friday night. The club will open Iho season with a friendly match against the Porcwa eleven. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr A. W. Shield for his donation of a bat for the best fieldsman during the coming season. Mr G. Meredith is to be asked to act as judge. A request was received from the Cricket Association to appoint two umpires for the season. The following names will be submitted: Messrs J. A. Tate, A. W. Shield, J. H. C. Broad and C. A. Tidy. At a committee meeting held after the annual meeting, the secretary was instructed to write to the association asking for permission to use the County Cricket Ground on Sunday afternoons for matches. M.U., 1.0.0. F. LOYAL MARTON LODGE The fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Marton Lodge, M.U., 1.0.0. F., was held in the Druids’ Hall on Wednesday evening. There was a large attendance of members. One new member was initiated into the lodge. The reports showed that there were three members sick, two of these being from accident. An invitation from Loyal Manawatu Lodge to attend their 57th. anniversary dance to be held in Palmerston North next Thursday, October 21, was received. The lecture master intimated that a degree meeting will be held next lodge night and all members eligible for the degrees are requested to attend. The first nomination of officers will be taken at the meeting to be held on October 27. Sick pay to three members was authorised. It was suggested that a visit be made to Loyal Dannevirke Lodge on December 2 for the installation of officers. Members desirous of making the trip are requested to communicate with the secretary. Supper and ping pong were enjoyed by members after the closing of the lodge. “THREE MEN ON A HORSE” AT CIVIC THEATRE TO-NIGHT “Three Men on a Horse,” which as a stage play is now well into its second year on Broadway and still going strong—and which- has toured the country in seven road shows—will be finally screened in film form to the Civic Theatre to-night. There is a grand cast headed by Frank McHugh and Joan Blondell. McHugh, whose faintly querulous laugh and outlandish antics have made millions laugh for the last six years—is cast as Erwin (pronounced Oiwan) —a timiu and hen-pecked writer of greetmg cards—who keeps to himself his wierd gift of picking the winner in horse races. He has a book in which he notes his prognostications and imaginary winnings—until his wife finds it —and thinks he is two timing. Carol Hughes has the role of Oiwln’s weepy wife. TRINITY COLLEGE OF MUSIC. MARTON LOCAL CENTRE EXAMS. Following are the results of the examination in practical subjects conducted by Mr. Wm. H. Kerridge, M.A., Mus. Bach. (Contab), F.P.C.0., A.R. C.M., on Tuesday:— Advanced Senior Division Edith M. Scott (M;ss Mountfort A.T.C.L., R.M.T.), 85 honours. Senior Division: Nellie Poppe (Miss Mountfort;, 71, pass. Junior Division: E. May Taylor (Miss Mountfort), 72, pass. Advanced Preparatory Division: Ursula J. Williams (Miss Mountfort), 78, pass with merit. Preparatory Division: Lesley M. Graham (Mrs. Bowick, A.T.C.L., R.M.T.), 81, pass with merit. John C. Mathews (Miss Mountfort), 77, pass with merit. | Phyllis M. Siccly (Miss Mountfort), 172, pass.

Convent Results. The following arc the resulls of the examination conducted by Mr. W. H. Kerridge at St. Francis’ Convent on Wednesday:— A.T.C.L. Teachers’ Diploma: Joyce Robertson, pianoforte. A.T.CL Teachers’ Diploma: Joyce Smith, singing. Intermediate Division. Doris Robertson, pianoforte, 85, honours. i Margaret Blanchard, elocution, 85 ; honours. Zeta Harvey, singing, 76, merit. Preparatory Division. Maureen Huddleston, pianoforte, 87 honours. Judith Biggar, pianoforte, 82, merit. Maurice Cleary, pianoforte, 82, merit. Moira Lynch, pianoforte, 65. First Steps Division. Jack Stevenson, pianoforte, 88, honours (Winner of medal presented by Mr. A. L. Stedman, Secretary of Trinity College, Auckland). Mavis Faulding, pianoforte, 86, honours. Ellen Dillon, pianoforte 79, merit. Dorothy Dickie, pianoforte, 78, merit, Betty Phillips, violin, 78, merit. Gladys Dillon, pianoforte, 77, merit. Gwen Fairbrother, pianoforte, 77, merit. Ngaire Young pianoforte, 72. Doreen Paul, pianoforte, 70. Initial Division. Elspeth Simpson, pianoforte, 86, honours. Patalaine Morgan, pianoforte, 71. The following are the results of the Theory Examination held in June:— Senior Division. Joyce Smith, 85, honours. Ellen Robertson, 70. Junior Division. Doris Robertson, 92, honours. Maureen Huddleston, 92, honours. THE LATE .MR H. J. DUDLEY I Members of Court Little John and Rhoderick Dhu, A.0.F., Returned Soldiers’ Association and Marton Volunteer Fire Brigade paid homage to their departed brother-in-arm;.-, the late Henry John Dudley, whose funeral took place on Thursday afternoon at the Mount View Cemetery. Prior to the cortege leaving his late home in Bevan Street, the Rev. W. Raine held a service. The casket was draped with the Union Jack and tire brigade helmet and axe of the Firt Bri rade, the pall-bearers being Bros. F. Duncan and G. Lewis (Foresters), Lieut. Fawcett and Foreman A. Foster (Fire Brigade), H. Baxter and A. Watts (Returned Soldiers). At the graveside the Rev. W. Raine conducted an impressive service, Bro. W. Watt read the Foresters’ burial service and Fireman G. Grey the Firt. Brigade’s burial service. A number of beautiful floral tributes testified to the high esteem in which the late Mr Dudley was held in the community of Marton. OBITUARY AIR EMANUEL PICKFORD The death occurred on Thursday morning at his residence, Marton, o! Mr Emanuel Pickford in his 74th. year. Forty years ago the late Mr Pickford started farming in Rata, retiring thirteen years ago to live in Marton, where he has resided ever since. Of a cheerful disposition he was highly respected in the Rangitikei district and as a member of the Marton Jockey Club and Marton District A. and P. Association took a keen interest in the welfare of these associations.

Mrs Pickford and four sons—Job and Ernest (Rata), William (Makututu, Hawke’s Bay), and Harry (Marton)—and three daughters —Mrs G. Harvey (Rata), Mrs L. Williams (Hastings), and Mrs P. O’Shaughnessy (Marton) are left to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father. The funeral will leave his late residence, Hunia Street, Marton, at 1.30 p.m. to-morrow (Saturday) for St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Mount View. PERSONAL At Wednesday night's «»ecting of the Marton Cricket Club, members stood in silence as a mark of respect to the late Mr Ben Parkes, a very enthusiastic supporter and erstwhile member of the club. Mr M. O’Neil, who has been stationed at the Marton railway for some time as coaching foreman, recently received word of his appointment to Frankton Junction. Mr O’Neil was presented with a very fine travelling rug from members of the staff, prior to his departure last Tuesday.