MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 265, 8 November 1937, Page 10

MARTON

MEMORIAL SERVICE. On Sunday, October 31, a memorial service was held in the Methodist Church, Marton, in memory of the late Mrs. Davenport. The church was suitably draped for the occasion in black and white and decorated with bowls of white arum lilies, the black denoting their sorrow in the loss of one whom they had all learned to love and respect and the white signifying the hope and assurance of the glory to which she has passed. Rev. W. B. Cuming delivered a touching but inspiring and helpful service. Favourite hymns were sung by a large congregation who were present as a mark of respect and the choir rendered the anthem “The Lord is My Shepherd.” THE CIVIC THEATRE. “THE GOOD EARTH." “The Good Earth” comes from Metro-Goldwn-Mayer, the same studio which gave us “San Francisco," “Naughty Marietta," “Romeo and Juliet.” “The Great Ziegfeld,” “After the Thin Man,” “Rose Marie” and many other tine screen achievements. Co-starred in “The Good Earth” are Paul Muni and Louise Rainer. In 1936, both won t he individual acting awards from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Together, their performances defy equal. “The Good Earth” will be finally screened at the Civic Theatre this (Monday) evening. It is well worth seeing. LECTURES ON SOCIAL CHANGES. The last of the series of lectures on Social Changes by Mr. Martin-Smith, M.A. LLB. Dip. Ed., lecturer-organ-iser to the Vv.E.A., was given on Thursday evening to a small but enthusiastic gathering. The subject for the evening was Democracy v. Dictatorship in the absence of Rev. W. B. Cuming, who was unavoidably out of town, the secretary was appointed to take the chair. Apologies were also received from Rev. W. Raine and Mr. G. M. Thomas. The lecturer dealt very fully with his subject, giving the advantages as well as the disadvantages of the various forms of Government, leaving his hearers with plenty of food, and room for thought and discussion. During the social half-hour after the lecture and discussion, a hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer was proposed by Mr. M. C. Fenwicke, and seconded by Mr. J. T. Fisher. Hope was also expressed that Mr. MartinSmith would be able to give another series early in the next season. Mr. Martin-Smith in reply said that he was pleased to have been able to give the lectures in Marton, as the audiences, though never large, were always appreciative and entered into the spirit of the W.E.A., by prompting discussion and the exchange 01 opinion in a friendly spirit. MARTON LADIES’ GOLF CLUB. The following is the draw for the Canadian foursome to be held on closing day, to-morrow (Tuesday), November 9, at 1 p.m. Trophies have been donated by Miss Beckett and Miss J. Fullerton-bmith. In the morning a medal round will be played for Miss Sherriffs trophy, cor which players will choose ineir own partners. Players are requested to bring their own lunch and a plate for afternoon tea. Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Bush v. Miss J. Fullerton-Smith and Miss R. Mogridge. Miss Openshaw and Miss J. Galpin Miss B. Cochran and Miss C. Beechey. Mrs. Bevan and Mrs. Kendrick v. Mrs. Grut and Miss Strawbridge. Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Smith v. Mrs. Stanford and Miss W. Simpson. Mrs. Glasgow and Miss Robins v. Miss Butler and Mrs. Beetham. Mrs. Torrens and Mrs. Cochran v. Mrs. Palmer and Mrs. Marrow. Mrs. Potaka and Mrs. McFarlane v. Mrs. Mogridge and Miss Beckett. Mrs. Kathoone and Miss FullertonSmith v. Mrs. Church and Miss K. Galpin. Miss M. Cockburn and Miss Fitzherbert v. Mrs. McLean and Mrs. Sladden. Mrs Whitford and Mrs. Williams v. Mrs. Barrett and Mrs. Dudding. Mrs. Low and Mrs. Mclntyre v. Mrs. Baxter and Mrs. Christensen. Mrs. Caithness and Miss J. Baxter v. Miss Sherriff and Mrs. Gower. Mrs. Leonard and Miss L. Cockburn v. Mrs. McDonald and Miss M. Galpin. The following are the results of last week s L.G.U.:—

Silver.—Mrs. Marshall, 81—7—74; Mrs. McLean, 94—18—76; Miss Openshaw, 86—9—77; Mrs. Stanford, 92 15—77; Mrs. Taylor, 91—14—77. Bronze.—Mrs. Potaka, 88 —19—69; Mrs. Barrett, 91—19—72; Mrs. Whitford, 93—19—74; Miss J. Baxter, 95 21—74; Miss M. Galpin, 94—19—75; Miss Beckett, 101—26—75. Miss R. Mogridge returned the best junior card. MARTON A. AND P. ASSOCIATION. ADOPTION OF 1938 SCHEDULE. The general committee met on Saturday evening, Mr E. O. Pryce presiding over Messrs. P. Miller, J. H. McLean, E. R. Galpin, H. J. Cameron, I. Andrew, F. H. Dexter, C. E. Vile, J. W. Griffin, A S. Coleman, A. Wing, J. Caithness, H. W. Collier, N. Shelton, G. L. Marshall, P. W. Briant, E. Gudopp, K. R. Scoon, H. W. Gudopp, R. J. Moore, R. Hardie, G. Morris, H. G. Stewart and A. Way (secretary). The chairman reierred to the deaths of the late Mr. Ben Parkes and E, Pickford, who had been ardent supporters of the association lor a number of years and had always taken a keen interest in its affairs. A vote of sympathy was extended to the relatives, the motion being carried in silence by the members. The schedule, as submitted by the different schedule committees, was considered and adopted with a lew alterations. The secretary was instructed to make inquiries as to the cost of Governing the pens in the Romney and Southdown purebred classes. The question of providing a pen for judging pedigree pigs was referred to the committee in charge of the pigs. Messrs. R. J. Moore (convener). J. H. McLean, P. W. Briant, J. Caithness, F. Brice jnr., H. G. Stewart, W.

G. Aitken, A. Wing, E. H. Simpson and the president were appointed an amusement committee to arrange a programme for the evening entertainment.

I was decided to hold a raffle for two ponies in connection with the annual show to be held on Saturday, January 26, 1938, and Messrs. E. Gudopp, H. J. Cameron, H. G. Stewart, R. W. Marshall and J. H. McLean were appointed a suo-com-mittee to purchase the ponies. Agricultural firms are to be granted free space in order to show their exhibits at the show.

Messrs. A. McDonald (Hunterville), Lindsay Bull (Hunterville), M. McConachie, T. H. Me William, T. W. Reid and L. Duckworth were elected members.

Hearty votes of thanks were accorded the following donors: —International Harvester Co., knife grinder, Mr. Ben Illston, silver challenge cup for fat lambs; Mr. H. J. Cameron 14 4s, Mr. R. W. Marshall £2 2s, Mr. A. Taylor silver medal for maiden pony jumping, Mr. R. J. Moore £l, Mr. J. J. Waller silver cup for open jumping. The president, secretary and Mr. R. J. Moore were appointed to interview the Wanganui - Rangitikei Electric Power Board with a view to better electric lighting for the evening entertainment. MARTON BOWLING CLUB Perfect weather prevailed on Saturday, and enabled the Marton bowlers to turn out in full force. The result of the club games played are as follows: McGregor, Hempieman, Hunter 23, v. Walters, Finnimore, Hawkins 21. Vance, Whitfield, Ashton 24, v. Rubey, Smythe, Healey, Raynor 12. Humphries, Todd, Bloomfield, Lourie 21, v. Walker, Freath, Miles, Brabyn 19. Morrison, Honeyman, Hawk, Ferens 16, v. Aitken, Gronn, Marr, MarshallSmith 15. On Wednesday a number of the Marton Club will be visiting Oroua to play an inter-club match with the Oroua Club. Players are asked to see that their names are put on the board if they intend participating. CRICKET Score Board. Hunterville, 197 for nine wickets, defeated Old Boys 185. Marton, 112, defeated Porewa, 74. Cricket in Rangitikei was advanced a further stage on Saturday in gloriously fine weather, and on very fast wickets. HUNTERVILLE v. OLD BOYS Hunterville defeated Old Boys by 12 runs, with one wicket in hand. For Hunterville, W. Hayward made top score with 85, although he was dropped twice. For Old Boys, R. Whitcombe made a very valuable 58. The results are as follows: — Old Boys.

Bowling: A. Duncan, five for 31; H. F. Low, two for 49; C. Beechey, none for 22; K. Kerr, none for 36; S. R. Scott, one for 22; M. Griffin, none for 16. MARTON v. POREWA Marton, as predicted, had an easy victory over a poor Porewa team, the chief scorer for Marton being J. Openshaw with 39. The results are as follows: Marton. L. Smith, c Parkinson, b H. Mar-

Bowling: H. Marshall, five for 30, R. Parkinson, one for 12; V. Smith, none for 20; Lawrence, three for 19, P .Chapman, none for 9.

Bowling: H. Parkes, fix for 24; J. Openshaw, two for 14; R. Shields, one for 13; S. A. Mclndoe, none for 4; McLennan, none for 9. In both these matches the eightball over was used.

M. Wysocki, b Gordon 20 S. R. Scott, b Toweis . . 43 R. Whitcombe, lbw, b Towers . . 53 S. C. %eechey, std. Finney, b Towers 2 A. Duncan, std. Hayward, b Finney 10 H. F. fuow, lbw, b Towers 11 K. Kerr, not out 9 M. Grillin, std. Hayward, b Towers 9 D. Mann, c Baker, b Flattery 0 D. Gordon, b Flattery 0 P. Johnston, b Flattery . (/ Extras .... 23 Total 185 Bowling: R. Gordon, one for 18 R. Baker, none for 46; H. Towers, five for 69; C. Flattery, three for 19 s. Finney, one for ib. Hunterville. S. S. Powell, lbw, b Low 12 L. Gilbertson, b Low 10 R. Gordon, b Duncan 4 S. Finney, c Whitcombe, b Scott 16 W. Hayward, c Wysocki, b Low 85 R. Baker, c Beechey, b Duncan 4 N. Fisher, c Wysocki, b Duncan 6 H. Towers, c Whitcombe, b Dun can C. Flattery, not out . 34 S. Talbot, lbw, b Duncan 3 Extras 23 Total 197

shall 8 J. Openshaw, b Lawrence 39 G. C. Birch, lbw, b H. Marshall 0 S. A. Mclndoe, c Oliver, b H. Marshall o H. Parkes, b H. Marshall 14 R. Shields, b R. Parkinson 16 G. Lourie, h II. Marshall 4 P. P. J. Corbaliis, b Lawrence 0 P. J. Williams, b Lawrence 8 D. McLennan, c Chapman, b Lawrence .... _ 1 W. Rushton, not out 0 Extras . - 22 Total 112

Porewa. V. Smith, b H. Parkes R. Parkinson, b H. Parkes 15 H. Marshall, c Smith, b H. Parkes 9 H. Lawrence, c Smith, b H. Parkes 4 P. Chapman, b Openshaw 17 L. L. Marshall, b Parkes - 8 G. Oliver, run out J. Shield, c Parkes, b Openshaw 1 J. D. Smith, c Lourie, b Parkes 1 V. Filler, not out 8 Keystone, c and b Shields - 0 Extras 7 Total _ .74