MAKTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 250, 21 October 1937, Page 10

MAKTON

JUNCTION RAILWAY TENNIS CLUB COURTS OFFICIALLY OPENED Perfect weather favoured the day chosen for the opening of the Marton Junction Railway Tennis Club's courts. Mr. G. Mackley, general manager of New Zealand Railways, accompanied by Mrs. Mackley, Mrs. Munro and Mr. Munro, secretary to Mr. Mackley, journeyed from Wellington to perform the opening ceremony. Mr. White, stationmaster at Marton, welcomed the visitors on behalf of the staff, expressing pleasure that the party had been able to make the trip and so make the opening an interesting event. Mr. Mackley addressed the assembly and congratulated the committee on the excellent result of their work. The speaker stated that it gave him much pleasure to be able to attend the opening of the courts and hoped the club would have a long and enjoyable season. Mr. Mackley also complimented the staff of the Marton branch of the Railways Department for the excellent services they had rendered during the Springbok tour and prophesied a very busytime during the coming season. Mr. Mackley offered to donate a trophy, in the shape of a shield or cup, for competition amongst the members of the club. He then declared the courts open. Mr. E. G. Simons, president of the club, welcomed the visitors and members present and thanked them for their attendance and support. He briefly outlined the history of the club since its inception and thanked Mr. Mackley and the officers of the department for the help and encouragement that they had been given at all times, and also the members of the club, who had put so much of their time and efforts into the laying down of the courts and especially thanked Messrs. F. W. Brooker (secretary), H. Cook, assistant-secretary 7 , G. Strawbridge, Bert Hooker, Durney, Clive Shotter, A. Maike, A. Cropp and D. O’Keefe for their untiring efforts on behalf of the club.

Mr. J. T. Fisher, on behalf of Mr. Ormond Wilson, M.P., who was unavoidably absent through illness, apologised for the member’s absence and wished the club every success. A delectable afternoon tea was served during the afternoon by the ladies. Later in the afternoon Mr. Mackley inspected the railway houses and settlement and complimented the inhabitants on the very neat appearance of their homes. A deputation from the Railway Cricket Club waited uon Mr. Mackley and with him inspected a piece of land, approximately two acres, with the intention of securing it for cricket grounds. Mr. Mackley acceded to the club’s request and offered every assistance in the formation of the grounds. 3IARTON DEFENCE RIFLE CLUB Sooting conditions were not ideal on te local range over te week-end owing to a strong mirage running across the targets. Scores are as follow: A. Wing, 32 (300yds.), 33 ( 500yds.), 32 (600yds.), total 97; W. Sanders, 30, 34, 26, 90; J. Wing, 28, 31, 28, 87; L. Sanders, 30, 28, 28, 86; J. Signal, 28, 26, 25, 79; M. Gray, 26, 29, 19, 74. MARTON BRANCH W.D.F.U. MEETING OF COMMITTEE A committee meeting of the Marton branch of the W.D.F. was held recently at the residence of Miss Taylor to make arrangements for the .Wellington Central Provincial meeting to be held in the Druids’ Hall, Marton, on Tuesday, October 26, when Mrs. Drake, the Dominion president, will be present. Mrs. Drake, of Berwick, Otago, has been connected with W.D.F.U. work from its earliest days, and has done splendid work in Otago, of which she was provincial president for many years. She has also been many times Dominion vice-president for the South Island. The meeting is also to have the pleasure of hearing an account of the Pan-Pacific Conference held recently at Vancouver, from Miss Barrer, Masterton, the W.D.F.U. representative on the New Zealand delegation. Arrangements were also made for the annual branch garden party to be held at Miss Simpson’s, “Closeburn,” on Wednesday, November 24. It is hoped that all members will assist in gifts of handiwork, etc., for the stalls. MARTON GOLF CLUB PROGRAMME FOR 1937 SEASON October 23.—Flag match. November 6.—Stableford bogey. November 13.—Stroke. November 20.—Closing day. All weekly competitions except four-balls will be drawn (stroke competitions in divisions), and the names published in the newspapers. Players wishing to be drawn together should notify the secretary not later than 11 a.m. the Thursday preceding the competition. Players who do not notify the secretary shall accept the draw as made. Players unable or doubtful about taking part in the weekly competition must give notice to the secretary not later than 11 a.m. the Thursday preceding the competition. Players failing to do this will be omitted from future draws.

PURCHASE OF SALEYARDS GOVERNMENT HOUSING IN MARTON Negotiations for the purchase of Messrs. Abraham and Williams’ saleyards’ site in Morris Street, Marton, by the Government lor the purpose of erecting houses under the Government’s housing scheme, are practically completed. Although not officially announced it is understood that the yards were used yesterday for the last time; the firm will in future conduct their fortnightly sales at the New Zealand Farmers’ Distributing Co.’s yards in Pukepapa Road. Asked as to whether he could give any information that might be of

value, Mr. K. R. Scoon, branch manager, was reticent, beyond the fact that the saleyards were under offer.

PERSONAL Mr. N. G. Andrews, Wanganui Road, Marton, has been selected as one of the 15 additional candidates from*aero clubs for training in the civic reserve of pilots. Mr. Howard Reynolds, of Cuba Street, Marton, leaves to-morrow to take up a position with the T. and G. Insui .co Company at Feilding. At the conclusion of the senior young women’s and young men’s Presbyterian Bible Class meeting on Tuesday, a social hour was held to bid farewell to Mr. Reynolds, whose association with the movement has extended over a period of many years. Both Mr. F. L. Nicol, leader, and Rev. T. H. Burton referred to the loss sustained in the departure of Mr. Reynolds, whose integrity and devotedness to Bible class work had won much admiration from his fellow class members. He was wished every success and prosperity in his new position. Mr. Reynolds, who is also a keen Sunday School teacher, feelingly responded.

MYSTERY COMEDY AT THE CIVIC “THE PLOT THICKENS” Mystery and comedy alternate throughout “The Plot Thickens,” RKO Radio’s newest offering in the series of Inspector Piper-Hildergarde Withers detective films, to make a thoroughly exciting and suspensefilled picture for puzzle-lovers. James Gleason and Zasu Pitts are teamed as the detective duo. Dealing with the attempts of a daring gang of international jewel thieves to steal the priceless Cellini Cup from a museum, the film brings in a bewildering series of complications and two mysterious killings as the two noted screen sleuths try to solve its various riddles. Owen Davies, jun., and Louise Latimer head the supporting cast. Bm Holmes and William Sistrom produced. “The Plot Thickens" will be shown to-night for one night only. ROAD CYCLE RACE *1 he third of a series of four load cycle races was conducted yesterday afternoon over a course of 16 miles for senior riders and 8 miles to; juniors. The seniors rode four times round the Nga Tawa block and the juniors twice round. Senior Race The senior race was won by L Griffin from the limit. Button filled second place about 11 minutes behinu the winner. E. Gibbs gained fastest time. Results were. L. Griffin (Bmin.), 44min. 50sec., .1; C. Button (3.30), 41.30, 2; R. U. Ellery (3.30), 41.31, 3; E. Gibbs (2min.), 41.13, 4. Junior Rae-e The results of the junior race were: Stafford (6min.), 22.19, 1; Williams (4min.), 21.11, 2; McMillan (4min.,», 21.12, 3; Allen (4.30), 26.16, 4; Brider (2min.), 20.13, 5. Brider gained fastest time.