MARTOX

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 247, 18 October 1937, Page 10

MARTOX

MARTON GOLF CLUB It has been decided by the committee to hold a tournament during the Labour Day week-end. The main idea is to have a holiday golfing week-end for the medium handicap golfers who do not wish to journey to the big tournaments. To give interest to every entrant all competitions will be decided on handicap. The tournament starts on Saturday afternoon with a stroke handicap. On Sunday a bogey handicap will be played in the morning and a men’s tour-ball bogey handicap in the afternoon. On-Labour Day there will be a Stablelord Bogey handicap in the morning and the final event in the afternoon will be a stroke handicap. Intending competitors are asked to get in touch with their club secretary, who has lull particulars of all events, etc. Trophies will be given for each event. Entries can be sent to the hon. sec., Marton Golf Club. Post entries may be taken at the discretion of the committee. OLD BOYS’ CRICKET CLUB The annual general meeting of the iOld Boys’ Cricket Club was held on Thursday evening, Mr. N. V. Rix/rott presiding over Messrs. G. Meredith, C. S. Beechey, M. Wysocki, H. .uow, A. Duncan, K. Kerr, R. Whitcombe and D. Mann. The balance-sheet, which was

adopted, recorded a credit balance of .4 15s 9d, an improvement on the position at the commencement of the previous season by some £4. The chairman gave a verbal report, expressing regret that the club’s sec-retary-treasurer, Mr. G. Keeling, had the previous week received an appointment in Auckland and consequently there had been no opportunity to prepare a detailed report. The club, said Mr. Rix-Trott, had got through the season remarkably well. With a limited membership, it was necessary to nurse the finances : carefully, and actually there had been no expenditure on material—a remarkable achievement. It would be necessary to purchase new material in .ho coming season, however. On the field, the club, though comprised largely of junior players, had performed well, and until the penultimate game was equal with Porewa as : runner-up in the Manley Cup competiItion. Two members had performed well in representative games (M. Wysocki and H. Low), and R. Whitcombe had compiled a sterling century.

The club, Mr. Rix-Trott concluded, had one big disability, in that it had little outside support despite the fact that it had put up a good showing. None of he other clubs, it could safely be saic, kept going under suca difficult circumstances. Unfortunate!./ the club had just lost four regular players in J. Gregory, R. Harvey, It. Ellison and G. Keeling, and with only one prospective new member, would be reduced in strength. The report was adopted.

The election of officers resulted as follows:—President: Mr. N. V. RixTrott expressed a wish for the office to go round, but was prevailed upon, by popular acclaim, to continue in office. Vice-presidents: Messrs. G. R. Meredith. L. Mcßeth, A. W. Tucker, R. C. Ball, F. A. Hem pieman and C. S. S; encer (special reference was made to Mr. Meredith's constant and practical interest, and Mr. Ball’s help on occasions). Secretary and treasurer: The chairman expressed regret at losing a keen member in Mr. G. Keeling, who had occupied the position for two seasons. Mr. R. Whitcombe was elected. Club captain: It was with regret that members heard M. Wysocki explain that he would be unable to accept the position. H. F. Low, last year’s vice-captain, was elected. Vice-captain: C. S. Beechey. Committee: M. Wysocki, J. Jolly and A. Duncan. New members: V. Fittler (junior). Delegates to association: N. V. Rix-Trott, H. F. Low, R. Whitcombe. Selectors: Captain and vicecaptain.

A prior application to the association for the use of the ground for practice purposes on Wednesdays was confirmed.

Votes of thanks were accorded Messrs. G. Meredith and N. V. RixTrott for donations; Mr. R. P. Sherriff for practice facilities on Huntley School ground; the outgoing officers; Mr. R. C. Ball for placing his car at the clubs disposal on occasions. “We want more money—that is obvious,” commented Mr. Beechey, when the question of subscriptions was discussed. Mr. Rix-Trott said that if no outside assistance was forthcoming, it must devolve upon members to pay more in subscriptions. Following a full discussion, the rates were fixed at senior (19 and over) 255, intermediate (under 19) 15s, junior (schoolboys- ss. The increase of 5s in the senior and intermediate subs., it was decided, should be devoted to the equipping of the club with necessary gear. It was decided to commence practices on Wednesday of next week, at 4.30 p.m. It was decided to affiliate with the association and enter the competition for the Manley Cup. MARTON LADIES’ GOLF CLUB Following is the dra wfor the medal round, to be played to-morrow (Tuesday, October 19): No. 1 tee: Mrs Baxter v. Mrs I Gower; Mrs Torrens v. Miss M. Cockburn; Mrs Sladden v. Mrs McFarlane; Mrs Grut v. Miss Miles; Mrs Potaka v. Mrs Dudding; Mrs Caithness v. Mrs Christensen; Mrs Cochran v. Miss K. Galpin; Mrs Smith v. Miss Fuller-ton-Smith. No. 7 tee: Miss Beckett v.; Mrs Low; Mrs Barrett v. Miss W. Simpson; Mrs Church v. Miss L. Cockburn; Mrs Palmer v. Miss Cochran; Mrs Stanford v. Mrs Taylor; Mrs Marshall v. Miss Openshaw; Miss J. Fullerton-Smith. v. Mrs Glasgow, Miss Sheriiff v. Mrs McLean; Mrs Mogride v. Mrs Rathbone; Mrs Beetham v. Miss M. Galpin; Mrs Whitford v. Mrs McDonald; Miss Fitzherbert v. scorer. o. 1 tee: Miss Mogridge v. Mrs! Furrie and Miss J. Galpin; Miss Anderson v. Miss Robinson. Last week’s bogey match resulted as follows: Miss Fullerton-Smith, 3 up;

Miss Cochan, 1 up; Mrs Stanford, all square; Miss I itzneroert, all square, Miss Openshaw, 1 down; Miss W. Simpson, 1 down; Mrs Rathbone, ' 1 down; Mrs Potaka, 2 down; Mrs Glasgow, 2 down. OBITUARY MR EMANEUL PICKFORD The late Mr Emanuel Pickford, 1 whose death occurred on Thursday, was laid to rest on Saturday afternoon in St. Stephen's Cemetery, Mt. View. Many beautiful floral embalms surrounded the casket and the lengthy cortege testified to the high esteem in which the late Mr Pickford was held in the Rangitikei and surrounding district. Messrs W., J. and Ernest Pickford, sons of the deceased, George Harvey and P. O'Shaughnessy, sons-in-law and R. Harvey, grandson, acted as pall-bearers. The Anglican service at the graveside was read by the Rev. Win. Maine, and the impressive service of the Ancient Order of Foresters (of which the deceased had boon a member lor 41 years) was conducted by P.C.R., Bro. L. Mclndoe.

SIRES OF THE SEASON The black pony stallion, Prince Robert, will stand the season at Crofton, Marton. AH particulars can be obtained by a ring on 'phone 5585, Marton. CIVIC THEATRE Owing to the failure of the electric power on Saturday, the usual Saturday afternoon matinee was not held. “THE LAST OF MRS CHENEY” “The Last of Mrs Cheyney” is Miss Crawford’s second since “The Gorgeous Hussey,” Montgomery's first since “Piccadilly Jim,” and Powell’s first since he finished his role in “After the Thin Man.” As the shop girl with social ambitions, Miss Crawiord 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 pearly necklace. “The Last of Mrs Cheyney” will be finally screened at the Civic Theatre this (Monday) evening. HAWKESTONE LADIES’ GOLF Tiic following is the draw for a medal round to bo played to-morrow (Tuesday), at 1.30 p.m.: Miss Butler v. Mrs Wilson; Mrs Muriow v. Mrs Hempieman; Mrs Grade v. Mrs Ball, Mrs Williams v. Mrs McChesney; Mrs Kendrick v. Mrs Broughton; Mrs Franke v. Mrs Walsh; Miss Strawbridge v. Mrs McLean; Mrs Frederick v. scorer; Mrs Simmons v. Mrs Parkes; Mrs Sniclds v. Miss F. Slignt; Miss Lorimer v. Mrs Thomson; Mrs Hunter v. scorer; Miss F. Hopkins v. Miss Taaffc; Miss B. Cummins v. Mrs T. McDonald; Miss Low v. Miss Klitscher; Miss Rose v. scorer; Miss M. Hunter v. Miss O. Williams; Miss M. Cummins v. Miss Grade; Miss B. McDonald v. Miss B. Staples; Miss Hunt v. scorer; Miss Cartwright v. Miss L. Hopkins. Last week’s results: Flag competition was won by: Senior, Mrs Muriow; junior, Miss F. Hopkins. Mrs Murrow 101—33—63 Mrs Walsh 106—35—71 Mrs McChesney 98—26—72 HARRIER DANCE The Marton Harrier Club held a wind-up dance in the Druids’ Hall on Saturday night, the visiting harriers being the guests of the Marton Club. Goyle’s Orchestra provided the dance music, while the evening was made gay with confetti, balloons and streamers. The ladies of the dub again provided a most enjoyable supper. During the evening the president of the Marton Club, Mr. Dashwood, presented the trophies won by the members of the dub. The following were the presentations made:—lst. Todd Cup, L. Smith; 2nd Todd Cup, D. Smith; 3rd Todd Cup, W. Hill; 4th Todd Cup, I. Mainwaring; the Stuart Trophy, 1. Mainwaring, D. Smith 2; club champion, F. Hill; runner-up of dub champion, W. Edge; Way Cup, D. Smith; sealed handicap, M. Hunt 1, M. Griffen 2; Waitara-New Plymouth, M. Griffen. Juniors: Hurley Cup, C. Harpur; Watt Miniature Cup, C. Harpur; junior race, G. Vogetherr 2, L. Williams 3. Bulls-Marton road race: F. Hill I, A. Penberthy 2, D. Smith 3, F. Hill, fastest time. The Marshall Cup, F. Hill. Club Victories.—lnter-dub race, Marton 1. Challenge Cup, Marton 1. West Coast championship, Marton 1. THE MARTOX BOWLING CLUB OFFICIAL OPENING DAY The Marton bowling greens certainly made a beautiful picture on Saturday, when the official opening was made. The greens were in perfect order, while the gardens surrounding the greens were a blaze og colour. The mixed colours of the respective dub blazers present also added to the gaiety of the scene. Visitors were present from as far afield as Levin, Palmerston North, Hunterville and Feilding. The day was a perfect one for such an occasion, there beifig brilliant sunshine and no wind. In opening Ihe season, the president, Mr. T. Low, extended a hearty welcome to all who were in attendance, which numbered about 150, 70 of whom participated in the afternoon’s sport. Mrs. T. Low was then called upon to bowl the first ball, whereupon the greens were declared open amid applause.