MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 255, 27 October 1937, Page 10

MARTON

MARTON GOLF CLUB HOLIDAY TOURNAMENTS Interesting games were played on the Marton golf links daring the week-end. On Saturday afternoon a stroke competition was held, the best cards handed in being: I. Kendrick, 89—24 —65; N. D. Anderson, 78—13 65• H. F. Arkwright, 85—18 —67; L. Blewett, 82—15—67; K. Field. 94—26 —6B; P. Gronn. 84—16—68; L. Coleman, 82—13—69; C. A. Rofe, 90—20 70: C. Whitford, 84—13 —71. I. Kendrick and N. D. Anderson both finished 65 nett, but I. Kendrick won on the count back. During the week-end a bogey competition was played. C. Whitford and K. Atkinson each returned cards of 3 up. C. Whitford won on the count back. In the afternoon a four-bail bogey competition was held. Best cards handed in were: G. Bevan and T. G. Harpur, 3 up: M. Atkinson and C Whitford, 3 up; H. Gaisford and R. S. Fullerton-Smith. 3 up; C. A. Rofe and P. Gronn. 3 up. Rofe and Gronn and Bevan and Harpur were equal first on the count back, but Bevan and Harpur won the loss for the prize. On Monday morning a Stableford bogey competition was scheduled to lake place, but this was abandoned on account of the inclement weather. The weather had cleared up sufficiently in the afternoon for the stroke competition, the Imai event ot the tournament. C. Whitford, 82 —11 71 and C. A. Rofe, 91—20—71, tied for first place- On the count back the former won. Other good cards were. R. A. Church. 82—10—72; N. D. Anderson. 84—11—73; D. B. Sladden, 94 —20—74. At the conclusion, the president ot the Marton Golf Club, Dr. R. A. Church, presented the trophies to the winners of the various events. ROAD CYCLE RACES HANDICAPS FOR THIS AFTERNOON The usual weekly road cycle racng will be continued this evening, ■'"he distances are greater than usua>. The seniors will travel to Turakina end back, a distance of 22 miles, and the juniors to the top of Gower’s Hill □ nd back, about 10 miles. The races will start from the Borough Council office, the seniors at 5.30 p.m. sharp □nd the juniors immediately afterwards. The finishing post will be outside the Borough Council office. Handicaps have been declared as follows: Senior.—E. Gibbs, 2min; H. Moss, 2min; C. Button, 3min; R. C. Ellery. 3min; F. Tolley, smin; K. Ellery, 5 min; L. Griffin, 6min; T. Brider, 7 mirk Junior—B. Dornbush, 2min; Williams; 2min; I. Palmer, 2min; A. .McMillan, 2min; L. Lobb, 3min; A. Morgan, 3min; J. Middleton, 3.3omin, B. Graham, 3.3omin; A. Allen, 4min; R. Stafford, 4min: T. Marshall, 5.30 min. H..F. YOUNG SCHOLARSHIPS Under the will of the late Herbert Francis Young, of Marton, the residue of the estate is held by the Public Trustee and the income utilised annually in providing scholarships for scholars who attend the Marton District High School, the Mount View School (near Marton) and the Marton Junction School and who have, for the six months immediately preceding December 1, been under regular instruction in the subjects of the sixth standard or a higher standard. The Public Trustee was appointed the executor of the will and the awarding of the scholarships is under the control of a committee comprised of the headmasters of the schools mentioned with the district manager of the Public Trust Office at Marton as the chairman of such committee. Previously, the examination has been held in conjunction with the Education Board proficiency examination by co-operation with the inspectors of the board. It has; however, been necessary to make other arrangements this year and Mr. A. Crawford late senior inspector of schools for Wanganui, has kindly consented to set and mark the papers for this year’s examination. Owing to the reduced income available, it is possible to offer two scholarships only on this occasion. Full particulars as to the conditions of the scholarships and entry forms may be obtained from the headmasters of the schools concerned. BLEND OF ROMANCE AND COMEDY AT THE CIVIC THEATRE One of the breeziest comedies ever made is showing at the Civic Theatre. This is United Artists’ latest release, a Scottish satire, entitled “Storm in a Teacup,’’ which introduces a charming new romantic pair, Vivien Leigh and Rex Harrison, in the leading roles. The fun is fast and furious throughout, culminating in an hilarious climax in which the mirth is proved by the most mischievous crowd of dogs you ever saw. Dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds, led by the famous mongrel dog star, Scruffy, lake part in this superb sequence. Finally screening this afternoon and evening. BIBLE-CLASS RALLY Two buses conveyed 50 Bible class members of the Marton St. Andrew’s Church to Awahuri on Monday for the annual Labour Day rally. Unfortunately the weather was on its worst behaviour, which necessitated k slight readjustment of the planned programme. Nevertheless the 130 odd voted the rally one of the most successful functions held in the district. The following classes were represented: Marton, Levin, Ohingait-., Palmerston North Outfields, Taihape, St. Andrew’s, Palmerston North, Kimbolton, Mangaweka, and Rew a. On arrival members were served with morning tea in the Awahuri Hall; this was followed by an address by RevHenii Nikora, the Maori missionary from Taumarunui. As rain was still falling at the conclusion of the meeting in-door games were played until | lunch time. A slight break in the ather after lunch allowed the as-

semblage to wander to the church, where a service was held, the speaker being Mr Nikora, who gave another tine address. Sufficient clearance in the weather enabled the sports programme to be carried out as scheduled. In previous years, athletics were always held, but on this occasion as a means of div<Nsity, basketball (girls) and football (boys) were held. The football comprised a seven-a-side tournament and was won by Marton. Results: Marton 13, Palmerston North 0; Kimbolton 10, Palmerston North Outfields 3. Final: Marton 11, Kimbolton 3. The winning team was J. Duncan, F. Parkinson, G. McIndoe, H. Reynolds, R. Parkinson, A. Duncan and H. Parkinson. The basketball competition was won by St. Andrew’s, Palmerston North, who defeated Palmerston North Outfields in the final by six goals to two. The winning team was Misses Inah Williams, Joyce Little, Freda Moore, Margaret Allen, Grace Waterrus, Margaret Sutherland and Itona Waterrus. This concluded a successful day's activities and after tea had been served in the hall the gathering dispersed. At the morning meeting, greetings were read from the New Zealand executive, -.ffii’a Miss Mary Mitchell, a vice-president of th« Wellington :-r.i district, prior to the opening service, Mr H. J. Crawford (Rongotea) extended a welcome to all members. Mr F. L. Nicol, president of the Palmerston North District Committee, at the conclusion of the day, congratulated ’the Palmerston North Outfields on their successful undertaking in conducting the rally. PERSONAL After a long and painful illness, in which she was confined to her bed for the last 18 months, Mrs S. O’Donnell passed away at her residence, Crofton Road, Marton, about mid-day on Friday. The funeral, which was held on Sunday, was a lengthy one and the floral emblems numerous. The services at the house and again at the graveside were conducted by Rev. Father Hanratty. The pall-bearers were Messrs W. Pope, A. Pope ano M. Pope (brothers), Messrs Roy Pope (nephew), C. Gibbs and G. Thomas. CAR LEAVES ROAD Early on Monday evening, motorists on the road between Carl's Bridge and Crofton noticed a motor-car that had come to grief, apparently with a small bridge near Mr Thoms' property. The vehicle had left the road and was minus the front fender. N.Z. NATIONAL PARTY NORTH RANGITIKEI BRANCH A meeting of the North Rangitikei branch of the New Zealand National Party will be held in the Town Hall supper rooms, Taihape, on Saturday, October 30, at 8 p.m. CRICKET MARTON AND POREWA Unofficially the ericke* season in Rangitikei was opened on Saturday in perfect weather, when a useful practice was provided in the meeting of the Marton and Porewa Clubs in a friendly match. The wicket ana outfield were fast. Both teams contained a few “outsiders." Marton opened first, but after the fall of the third wicket for 76, the remaining batsmen offered little resistance. G. Birch played a sound and patient innings, staying at the wickets for one hour 11 minutes for his 38, before retiring. Bowling honours went to V. Smith (5 for 23) and 11. Marshall (3 for 19). Both bowled well, particularly the former. Porewa opened unconvincingly, losing three wickets for 11, until W. Tolley (27) and V. Smith (17) became associated i a valuable stand. The innings closed for 98 runs, the game resulting in a draw. H. Parkes secured seven wickets for 27. Scores: — Marton G. Birch, retired 38 A. Mclndoe, lbw, b Smith 8 L. Mclndoe, c Northover, b Hunter 12 H. Parkes, b Marshall . ....12 W. Rushton. c Jolly, b Marshall ... 1 L. Smith, b Marshall 3 O. Williams, c G. L. Marshall, b Smith ■ 1 G. Mclndoe. not out 7 H. Kimpton, c Bccchey, b Smith 0 K. Kerr, b Smith 2 I. Keystone, b Smith - 9 Extras - 11 Total . . 98 Bowling.—R. Parkinson, none for 15; H. R. Marshall, three for 19; A. Duncan, none for 15; V. Smith, five for 23; I. Jolly, none for 12; J. Hunter, one for 4. Porewa R. Parkinson, c and b Mclndoe .. 7 H. Marshall, b Parkes -2 C. Beechey, c Parkes, b Birch 1 V. Smith, c Keystone, b Mclndoe 17 W. Tolley, c Birch, b Parkes 27 A. Duncan, b Parkes -2 I. Jolly, b Parkes - 15 C. Wood, b Parkes . 19 N. Northover, b Parkes - 6 G. L. Marshall, b Parkes —. Q R. Price, not out 5 Extras .-. 6 Total . 98 Bowling.—H. Parkes, seven for 27; A. Mclndoe. two for 8; G. Birch, one for 19; O. Williams, none for 13; L. Mclndoe, none for 11; H. Kimpton, none for 5; K. Kerr, none for 9. MY TEARS, MY SIGHS, MY MOANS —Shakespeare. Weeping and wailing never yet cured a cold. Take common sense precautions and Baxters Lung Preserver and you will cease suffering, Baxters quickly cuts phlegm, soothes inflamed parts and tones up the system with its valuable tonic action. Pin your faith to Baxters, the proved popular remedy, 1/6, 2 '6, 4/6 everywhere.— Advt.