MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 246, 16 October 1937, Page 14

MARTON

THE HARRIERS’ DANCE The Marton Harriers’ Club will hold a wind-up dance in the Druids’ Hall, Marton, this (Saturday) evening, at 8 o’clock. The trophies wo.i during the season will be presented to the winners by Mr Dashwood (president). Goyle’s Orchestra will provide the dance music and with confetti, streamers, balloons, etc., the function should create quite a gala spirit. The prices of admission are: Gents 2s 6d; ladies, 2s. THE GIPSY BALL THE LAST OF THE SEASON | The annual gipsy ball, promoted by •' the Rangitikei Collegiate School Old Boys and the Rangitikei Cricket Association is to be held in the Civic Theatre, Marton, on Friday, October '22. Gedsen’s Aces have been engaged to supply the music. This ball was a great success last year ana everything points to an even greater success on this occasion. A large committee of ladies has the supper arrangements well in hand. The management hopes that many original dress designs will be on parade, but guests will be welcomed in plain dress as well. Prizes will be awarded for the best fancy dress. “THE LAST OF MRS CHEYNEY” THREE BRILLIANT STARS “The Last of Mrs Cheyney” is Miss Crawford’s second since “The Gorgeous Hussey,” Montgomery’s first sinew “Piccadilly Jim." and Powell's first since he finished his role in After the Thin Man." As the shop gin*, with social ambitions, Miss Crawford is reported to have her most versatile role to date. A thief in disguise, she takes London society by storm, is the recipient of proposals of marriage from millionaires and peers, but” ultimately plunges herself and her associates into dramatic complications when she is discovered in the act of stealing a pearl necklace. “The Last of Mrs Cheyney" will btscreened at the Civic Theatre this afternoon and evening and also on Monday evening. MARTON CROQUET CLUB SEASON OPENED. The official opening of the Marton Croquet Club’s season was held on Thursday afternoon. Although a cold south-east wind was blowing, an attendance of about 40 gathered for the ceremony and numerous competitions kept them thoroughly occupied. The greens were in good order. Midwaythrough the afternoon a delectable afternoon tea was served. In opening the season, Mrs. F. A. Hempieman, president, apologised for the absence of the patron, Mrs. A. Milne, who was unable to be present. On behalf of the club Mrs. Hcmpleman extended a warm welcome to all, although the elements were cold. She thanked members for the interest taken in the club, especially those who turned up year after year. The club was indeed grateful for their support. Mrs. Hempieman then called upon Mrs. A. Mcindoe, captain, to hit the first ball, which was done amid applause. The greens were, thereupon, declared open, and Mrs Hempieman expressed a hope that the afternoon’ play would be much enjoyed and that the club would experience a very good season.

Members then continued with the competitions which were won by the following:—Mrs. H. Richards (cake), Mrs. L. True (golf), Mrs. A. Parkes (clock), Mrs. L. Smith (basin), Mrs. L. True (peg), and Mrs. F. Williams skittles). MARTON W.E.A. There was a good attendance at the Methodist Hall on Thursday evening to hear Mr. Marton-Smith, M.A., L.L.8., Dip. Ed., lecture-organiser to the W.E.A., speak on the situation in the Far East. Rev. W. Raine presided, apologies for absence being received from Rev. W. B. Caming and Messrs. Sawyer, Pearce and Crozier. That the talk proved interesting was evidenced by the fact that the gathering did not disperse until a late hour, many questions being asked the speaker and a spirited discussion following. Next Thursday, Mr. Mar-tin-Smith will speak on “Democracy and Representative Government.” MARTON BOWLING CLUB. I Thjs afternoon at 2.15 p.m. the ofli- ' cial opening of the Marton Bowling ! Club will take place. At the present : time the green is in perfect order, and | all that now remains to make the day ! a pleasant one, is a clear sky. The | club is preparing for nine rinks, visitors coming from Hunterville, Bulls, Feilding, Palmerston North, and Levin. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend the ceremony, the ladies being especially asked to attend. PERSONAL. The friends of Mr. W. H. Coles, i Fern Flats, Marton, will be pleased [ to learn that he returned home yes- | terday after having undergone an i operation in the Palmerston North • Hospital. ' RANGITIKEI RUGBY SUB-UNION ! A management committee meeting iof the Rangitikei Rugby Sub-union i was held last evening, Mr R. C. S. ! McKenzie presiding over a full comj plement of members. Mr I. Jolly ' moved, that in view of the fact that lan Old Boys’ junior player was rej placed in the first spell without the j consent of the opposing captain and not in tiic second spell, the following I motion passed by the union at a previous meeting be rescinded: “That in view of the fact that an Old Boys’ junior player was replaced in the second spell without the consent of the opposing captain the game be awarded to Turakina.” Mr Rivers seconded Mr Jolly’s motion, and a vigorous discussion on the question ensued. The motion was then put to the meeting and lost, and so Turakina are winners of the match in question. A letter was received from the Bulls Football Club stating that be-

cause of the poor attendance of the Utiku-Bulls match played at Taihape for the President’s Rose Bowl, and the resulting small gate takings, they would ask the union to assist with the travelling expenses, which amounted to £7. The union decided to grant the Bulls Club and the Marton Old Boys’ Club £2 10s each owing to the fact that Old Boys were in the same position as Bulls in the previous year. A letter was received from the Hunterville Town Board asking for financial assistance to drain the Hunterville Domain. A grant of £5 9s was made. The secretary was instructed to write to the Wanganui Metropolitan Union asking them to meet the Rangitikei Sub-union to discuss and settle draft rules for the Moye competition. The discussion leading up to the motion was 7-iken in committee. In closing the meeting the chairman mentioned that it was the last one to be held this season, and thanked members for assistance they have given him.