MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 248, 19 October 1937, Page 10

MARTON

CRICKET ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETS While several of the larger cricket associations are endeavouring to return to one-day matches for competition games, at Saturday night's management committee meeting of the Rangitikei Cricket Association, the advisability of introducing two-day matches for Rangitikei was discussed. The subject was raised by Mr. D. A. Cameron, and it was finally decided torefer the question to the clubs, who will report their decision back to the •association. Other Business An application from the Marton Cricset Club to play Sunday cricket on the County cricket ground, was discussed in committee. The subject will be reopened at the next meeting. Permission was granted the Marton Club to play a friendly practice match against Porewa next Saturday, subject to the usual conditions. The ground committee (Messrs. Beechey and Church) reported that a vat-t amount of preparatory work had been carried out in the outfield, while the wickets had also received attention. They asked for authority to prevent players from practising up against the picket fence in front of the pavilion. It was dangerous to the spectators, while the palings on the fence were also damaged. Mr. Cameron remarked that a minute had already been passed, giving such authority. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr. R. P. Sherriff for his donation. Both the Marton and the Old Boys’ cricket clubs applied for Wednesday as practice night. An endeavour is to be made for the clubs to make some amicable arrangement. Failing this the committee will make the arrangement.

It was decided to nominate for the Hawke Cup competition. The matter of suitable grouping for the elimination match was left to Mr. Cameron to arrange at the conference next month. The Horowhenua Cricket Association wrote asking that a match between the two associations be arranged, the venue and date to be left to Rangitikei. On the last occasion rain compelled a cancellation of the match. It was decided to reply asking Horowhenua if they could arrange a match at Levin on a day other than Saturday, preferably a Wednesday.

The Wellington Cricket Association wrote asking whether Rangitikei would be interested in sending a team to Wellington to participate in a cricket week at Christmas. The general opinion of the meeting was that although the scheme was a good one, difficulty would be experienced in congregating a strong team in the city. It was the farmer’s busiest period, while the matter of expense would need further investigation. It was decided to reply favouring the scheme, but to ask for further particulars, particularly that of financial assistance, before any proposal could be made.

The Wellington Cricket Association further wrote advising that the annual Minor Provinces’ Conference will take place in Wellington on October 20, at 7.30 p.m., and asking the association whether it had any subject it was desirous of discussing. Mr. G. L. Marshall was appointed delegate and was asked to recommend the system of playing a country match at Palmerston North prior io the Country v. Town fixture. The next meeting of the -committee will take place on Saturday, November 20. The meeting was presided over by Mr. J. D. Smith. Also in attendance were Messrs. D. A. Cameron, R. Baker, N. V. Rix-Trott, C. S. Beechey, J. Openshaw, R. A. Church and the secretary, Mr. P. Williams. Apologies were received from Messrs. R. P. Sherriff, G. L. Marshall and G. G. Oliver. Fixtures The following fixtures for the first two rounds were confirmed (home team mentioned first in each case). As the Hunterville Domain will not be available until after the New Year, the Hunterville team will travel to Marton each Saturday, and they will be given a corresponding number of home matches when their ground is fit for play:— October 30: Porewa v. Old Boys; Marton v. Hunterville. November 6: Old Boys v. Hunterville; Porewa v. Marton. November 13: Marton v. Old Boys; Porewa v. Hunterville. November 20: Old Boys v. Porewa; Marton v. Hunterville. November 27: Rangitikei v. Taihape, at Marton. December 4: Old Boys v. Hunterville; Marton v. Porewa. December 11: Hawke Cup elimination match. December IS: Old Boys v. Marton; Porewa v. Hunterville. Representative) Matches January 7: v. Wanganui Colts, at Marton. January 22: v, Feilding, at Feilding. February 19: v. South Taranaki, at Marton. ANOTHER PIONEER PASSES The passing of the late Mr. Emanual Picklord severs another link in the chain of early pioneers in the Rangitikei district. Mr. Pickford was born at Frome, Somerset, on August 22, 1862, and came to New Zealand in the lonic in November, 188-1, shortly after working for Mr. Fred Richmond on a dairy farm, manufacturing cheese. Mr. Pickford's experience ot milking at Home was rather unique as he had charge of a herd of 12 in the centre of London, being housed for three years at one location, the herd being finally sold to the butcher and replaced by fresh animals. For a short time he was with the late Mr. Henry Hammond, Waitohi, and then secured a block of land in the Sandon Block and commenced farming on his own acount. Transport in those days was most difficult, but with primitive means he partly felled and ring-fenced the property, eventually selling, it to come to

Rungilikei, some 47 years ago, to oork for Mr. J. W. Marshall, in whose employ he remained for nine years, when he again commenced farming on his own account near Rata. His keen judgment and wise counsel in connection with farming matters was eagerly sought after and is generous hospitality made lor him a host of life-time friends. In 1886 he married Catherine Elizabeth Whitaber, whose grandfather, John Rowbottom, came out with the 65th Regiment as bandmaster under the late Sir William Russell. Fourteen years ago Mr. Picklord retired from active farming and came to Marton, where he lived until his death. His widow, four sons, three daughters and 28 grandchildren and an only sister, Mrs. May, of Raetihi, are left to mourn the passing of a line old pioneer. WEEK-END CRICKET WANGANUI DEFEAT MARTON RETAILERS

A match between Wanganui Boys’ Cricket Association and the Marion Retailers was played in brilliant sunshine during the week-end. Detailed scores are not available, but Wanganui batted first and made the grana total of 207 runs, Mr. Holtz (captain) making the top score ot 41. Marton Retailers replied with a poor score of 46, R. Lewis being the only man to reach double figures. In the second innings they made a good recovery, losing six wickets for 144 runs. Top scores in the second innings were R. Whitcombe 59, H. Wilkie 20, J. Duncan 21, W. Tolley not out 21, R. Lewis not out 14. Mr. Holtz, on behalf of the visitors, expressed his appreciation of a very enjoyable outing, the day being perfect for the match and the surroundings ideal for cricket. BADMINTON SEASON CLOSES MARTON CLUB STAGE YANKEE TOURNAMENT The Marton Badminton Club brought its season to a close on Friday with an interesting handicap Yankee tournament. There was an excellent attendance of players, the tournament commencing at 7.30 and finishing at 10.30 p.m. The results are as follow: H. M. Purser and Miss E. Sherriff (-3), 63 points, 1; D. E. Fair and Miss Suisted (scr. i, 58 points, 2. Other scores were: H. Wattzitt and Miss M. Bush 54, K. Atkinson and Miss P. Sherriff 53, Miss B. Cochran and Miss E. Duncalf 52, F. Harper and Miss Wilkinson 52, M. Atkinson and Mrs. Church 45, N. Ingle and Miss Barton 45.

At tire conclusion of play supper was held at Mrs. H. Sherriff's residence. In presenting trophies to the winners, the president, Dr. R. A. Church, made mention of the very successful initial year which the club had experienced, and said he felt sure that next year would be even better.

MARTON BOWLING CUB OPENING DAY'S SCORES Following are the detailed results of the games played at the opening of the Marton Club:— Bulls: J. Ellery, Perrett, Simpson, Walker 19, v. Marton: Lovelock, Healy, Tapp, Ferens 17. Rapanui: Walters, Morrison, Sealy, F. Handley 27, v. Marton: W. G. Aitken, McGregor, Karton, Hawkins 18. Hunterville: Thompson, Mackey, Taylor, Greenwood 11, v. Marton: V. Smythe, Taylor, Mclndoe, Brabyn 21. Bulls: H. Ellery, Tricker, Lourie, Ingram 14, v. Marton: Managh, Todd, Ward, Atkinson 32. Gonville: Piper, Fisher, FramerSmith, Healey 25, v. Marton: Hempieman, R. Bland, W. Marr, Mar-shall-Smith 18. Castlecliff: Stewart, Beattie, Eldlake, F. Brown 20, v. Marton: Whitfield, Brown, Miles, S. Marr 19. Oroua: Guthrie, Eichler, Hamilton, Stewart 14, v. Marton: Playle, Mogridge, Ashton, Cuming 31. Feilding: Duncan, Watt, Moore, Williamson 21, v. Marton: Freeth, Finnimore, Blomtield, Rayner 24. Marton: Baines, Honeyman, Prince, King 23, v. Marton: Winciizombe, Haddock, Morrison, Hamer 17. MARTON BRANCH PLUNKET SOCIETY The monthly committee meeting ol the Marton branch was held on October 11 in the Plunket nurse’s room. Present were Mesdames Sladden (in the chair), Stanford, Hall, Ward, Whitlord, and Miss Cook. Presen: also were Mesdames Shaw and Farmer, of the Bulls sub-branch, and Mrs. Barron, of Foxton. Apologies were received from Mesdames Tidy, Ingle Sutcliffe, Caithness, Stevens and from Mrs. G. L. Marshall. Votes of sympathy with the relatives of Miss Pattrick and of the Rev. D. Mclvor were passed, members standing in silence. The treasurer placed a half-yej -Jy financial sta'ement bffore the meeting and a discussion took oil.-a on the form that next yiar’s mom/ laismg effort should take.

The remits for the forthcoming general confe-onca were then considered, one by one. The Plunket n rises rpotc for September was as follows: Total number ot cases under supervision zj2. Li Marton six new baby cases, 67 visits paid, 392 visitors, 30 te.t phone calls, 1 It tiers. At Bulls: 10 visits paid, 78 visitors. At Tur.ikina: 8 \isils paid, 16 visitors. At Rata: 4 visits paid, 45 visitors. A series of lectures and demonstrations to the senior girls at the Maori Girls’ College had been concluded ami the results of the test paper set show that much had been learnt from them. TO-MORROW’S ROAD RACE HANDICAPS DECLARED To-morrow (Wednesday) evening the road cycling races will be continued. The seniors will cover a distance of 16 miles, once round the Tutaenui and Nga Tawa blocks, while the juniors will traverse the same course as last week, twice round the Nga Tawa block. The former

event will start at 5.30 p.m. sharp and the latter at 6 p.m. The cup presented by Mr. M. Atkinson as a points prize trophy for the season, both on the .oad and track, is now on view in Mr. E. Smart’s v .r--dow. Handicaps for Wednesday night are : Senior: 11. Moss, E. Gibbs, 2m::i.: 11. C. Ellery, C. Button, 3.30; F. Tolley, 4.30; K. Ellery, 5.30; L. Griffin, Bmm. Junior: T. Brider, 2min.; B. Dorrbush, B. Graham, I. Palmer, 3min.; A. McMillan, T. Williams, J. Miuc.leton, L. Lobb, 4min.; A. Allen, 4.30 min.; It. Stafford, 6mm.; Marshall, 6.3omin. ELECTRIC-POWER SUPPLY LARGER TRANSFORMER INSTALLED IN FOLLETT STREET To meet the growing demand for electrical energy in Marlon the 150 kva. transformer at the Follett Street sub-station was replaced on Saturday by one of 200 kva. capacity. This transformer, which supplies ilie shopping centre and a large residential area, has upon several occasions in the past two years broken down through overloading. Twice this has occurred upon a Saturday night, to the embarrassment of shop-keepers in their busiest hour of the week, and once in the middle of the Christmas week shopping carnival, 1936, the town was suddenly plunged into darkness. With the change made there are no grounds for anxiety among business people who may rest assured of the adequacy of the new transformer.

RANGITIKEI COUNTY COUNCIL The next meeting of the Rangitikei County Council will be held on Thursday, October 28. THE CIVIC THEATRE ’’MOUNTAIN JUSTICE” The fanaticism and intolerance of certain dwellers in remote hill countries of the United States are revealed in "Mountain Justice,” the First National melodrama which will be the feature attraction at the Civic Theatre, beginning to-night. This thrilling picture, which is not alone a dramatic sociological document, but a tender romance, co-stars Josephine Hutchinson and George Brent, and was directed by that acknowledged master of realism, Michael Curtiz. Miss Hutchinson portrays Ruth Harkins, a young mountaineer girl who has a taste of life and education in the “outside,” and returns to her hamlet eager to bring health and education to at least the children cf the backwoods. Her one sympathiser and aide in this is Guy Kibbee, a genial old physician. Her worst enemy and opponent is her own lather played by Robert Barrat, a bitter fanatic who hates everything taught by ’Turriners.” Things come to such a pass that the elder daughter, Miss Hutchinson, in a fight for her o / n life is obliged to kill her father. George Brent, a brilliant young attorney who has met her in New I’ork and learns to love her, conics to her rescue and defends her at he- trial for murder. The climax is a surprise and interest is sustained throughout the picture.