MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 279, 24 November 1937, Page 10

MARTON

JUNCTION CRICKET CLUB MATCH WITH WANGANUI RAILWAY During the week-end the Junction Cricket eleven journeyed to Wanganui to play a day match with the Wanganui Railway team. The Marton team found the outfield very slow and dead after the hard home ground. They enjoyed the outing, however, although beaten. The following are the scores: — Marton Stantiall, b. Griffen 1 Lawson, played on, b. Griffen 5 A. Whitcombe, c. Butcher, b. Griffen 1 Evans, c. and b. Spooner - 1 Tolley, b. Spooner 0 Anderson, b. Spooner 0 C. plotter, c. Carter, b. Griffen ... 4 Faulding, l.b.w. McDougall - 0 Watts, not out - Earby, b. Butcher 6 Morgan, b. Boesley - 5 Extras - 4 Total - - -9 Wanganui Spooner, c. Watts, b. Evans 0 Griffen, b. Whitcombe 3 W. Edwards, c. Watts, b. Evans ... 1 Boesley, l.b.w. Evans 9 McDougall, st. Anderson, b. Evans U Carter, retired 37 Butcher, b. Whitcombe - 0 Thomas, b. Whitcombe Myers, c. Stantiall, b. Tolley 27 Morris, b. Whitcombe 1Conn, not out u Extras 4 Total - - - 99 PAT O’BRIEN IN “THE GREAT O’MALLEY” AT CIVIC THEATRE TO-DAY That ever-popular Irish film star, Pat O’Brien, has the title role in “The Great O'Malley,” a melodrama of life in New York’s colourful East Side, which will be screened at the Civic Theatre this afternoon and evening. Pat’s a policeman this time. He’s Officer O’Malley, a tough hard-boiled copper who cannot see beyond the rule book until a little crippled girl and a lovely school-teacher humanise him. By the time the final fadeout ends the story he’s a regular fellow, just as Pat always is, in films indeed, in real life. Sharing stellar honours with him, Humphrey Bogart, who scored so greatly as the killer in “The Petrified Forest,” again runs amuck of the law. MARTON A. AND P. SHOW EVENING ENTERTAINMENT At the general committee meeting of the Marton District A. and P. Association, on Monday evening, the following programme was arranged for the evening entertainment on the night of the show (Wednesday, January 26, 1938): 7.15 p.m.—Harriers’ race, 3 miles, Ist. trophy £3, 2nd. trophy £2, 3rd. trophy £l, entrance Is. (trophies presented by Messrs. E. O. Pryce and E. Gudopp). 7.30 p.m.—Wanganui Pipe Band to march from entrance to lawn grandstand and render an overture. Highland Fling for boys and girls, 15 years and under, Ist. £l, 2nd. 10s, 3rd. ss, entrance Is. Highland Fling, 16 years and over, Ist. £l, 2nd. 10s, 3rd. ss, entrance Is. Wanganui Pipe Band, Drum-Major’s March. Sailor’s Hornpipe, for boys and girls, 15 years and under, Ist. £l, 2nd. 10s, 3rd. ss, entrance Is. Sean Truibhas, 16 years and over, Ist. £l, 2nd. 10s, 3ru. b;«, entrance Is. Highland Reel, Ist. prize £2, entrance Is. Reel of Tulloch, Ist. prize £2, entrance Is. Pianoaccordion selection. Wanganui Pipe Band, marching display.

At the conclusion of the entertainment a dance will be held in the members’ stand from 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m. (free). Mr. W. A. Sutherland, of Bulls, will act as judge of the Scottish dances, and the accompaniments will be rendered by the pipers of the Wanganui Highland Pipe Band. COMING-OF-AGE DANCE The coming of age of Colin Whale, youngest son of Mr. H. T. Whale, oi Cliff Road, Marton, was celebrated in the Druids’ Hall last Wednesday. The evening took the form of a bright little dance and snappy dance tunes, together with many novelty events, kept everyone on their toes until after one o’clock. Advantage of the supper interval was taken by Mr. Stuart to make a few remarks and propose the health of Colin, who suitably replied, thanking all present for coming and expressing the wish that they were enjoying themselves. Mr. Whale also presented Colin with a large key as a symbol of his reaching his ityThis pleasant evening suitably ter minated in the usual manner with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” CRICKET DANCE AT JUNCTION In spite of the adverse weather conditions on Friday night there was a good attendance at the Junction Cricket Club’s first dance of the season. This club is indeed fortunate in having an energetic and keen ladies’ committee, who had charge of the supper arrangements. The music was a feature of the evening and with a perfect floo r ' a most successful dance was the result. Mr. S. Stantiall acted as M.C. and kept dancers on the floor till after midnight. The committee intends to hold another dance in the near future and patrons are advised to watch for the date of the club’s second dance. AMBULANCE NOTES (By “Carpus.”) Some time ago we heard a rumour of an Ambulance Orchestra and nave been curious ever since regarding this combination. We have now heard that the members have held several practices and in time we hope to see them playing at our socials, etc. By the way, congratulations to Joe and Koy on their effort last Friday night.

I It is with regret that we have to inform members of the resignation of I the divisional secretary’s wife from the auxiliary as, owing to health reasons, she has decided to resign. The brigade is losing a staunch lady worker in the social welfare of the division, but we know she will still continue to be interested in the brigade. As one r,f the original memoers of the Ladies’ Auxiliary she has always been a tower of strength to St. John, and has performed many successful ventures on behalf of the boys. We trust that she will soon regain her strength and will be able to help us wiLi her knowledge of ideas, etc.

At the parade on Monday night one team was definitely selected and three others are yet to be chosen for the stretcher teams for this year’s inspection. The bandage work on Monday night was very good in most cases, but members should bear in mind the necessity of practising bandaging as in the actual way, paying attention to detail. The annual inspection of the division will be held in the High School Hall on Friday, December 10, at 7.45 p.m. The Marton Borough Council, at their meeting last Monoay, granted the division permission to hold a street collection in the business area on December 18. An endeavour to swell the funds of the division will be made on that day. CHRISTMAS WEEK CARNIVAL A meeting to make preliminary arrangements for the annual Christmas carnival week was held on Mondayevening in the Marton Borough Council Chambers, His Worship the Mayor, Mr. F. Purnell, presiding over Messrs. W. Price, T. Low, K. Wright, F. Wood, A. O. Scott, J. Mogridge, A. Gracie, Councillors W. J. Mogridge, A. A. MeIndoe, and the town clerk, Mr. C. C. McDonald. It was decided to hold the carnival as usual and to appoint committees. Messrs. W. Price, F. Wood and K. Atkinson were appointed a decorations committee, with power to act. It was decided not to decorate the shop fronts with native greenery. On behalf of the retailers, Mr. T. Low expressed appreciation of all the Borough Council had done in cooperating with the retailers, especially with the coloured lights. In this respect, it was not right that the council should be out of pocket for something that was essentially in the interests of the retailers. Mr. W. Price concurred, and spoke of the coloured lights as the best investment the business community could make. Messrs. J. Mogridge and W. B. Langston were appointed a canvassing committee. Mr. A. A. Mclndoe agreed to arrange to have the “Queen Mary” commissioned for service. Messrs. W. J. Mogridge and A. Gracie were appointed a committee to negotiate with Father Christams for his appearance in Marton. To arrange for bands to parade during the week, the following were appointed a musical committee:— Messrs. T. Barton, T. Low and A. O. Scott, with power to act. It was arranged to meet again cn Tuesday, December 7, to deal with committees’ reports and finally arrange the programme. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Mayor and council for :he illumination of the town at their own expense since the Coronation. MARTON A. AND P. ASSOCIATION SHOW ARRANGEMENTS A general committee meeting of the Marton A. and P. Association was held on Monday evening, Mr. E. O. Pryce presiding over Messrs. W. Jenkins, R. J. Moore, E. B. Gordon, P. Miller, J. H. McLean, J. Griffin, W. G. Aitken, R. Briant, A. H. Wing, H. Coleman, E. H. Simpson, G. Morris, N. Shelton, D. B. Sladden, J. Aidworth, E. W. Barnett, E. Gudopp and A. Way (secretary). Twelve apologies were received. The chairman raised the question of installation of permanent lighting on the racecourse. It was considered that the expense each year of erecting temporary lights was rather high, but by making the lights permanent, finance would be conserved in the long run. Messrs. Moore, Jenkins, Gordon and Aitken spoke in favour of permanent lighting. The following sub-committee was appointed to obtain a price for me permanent erection of a three-phase wire to the course and living permanent lighting to the front of the main stand, and report to the December meeting: The chairman, Messrs. Gordon and the secretary. Some discussion ensued as to whether the association should show permanently on the racecourse. The consensus of opinion was that the association should remain on the racecourse, several of the exhibitors eulogising the grounds and appointments, and a motion to this effect was carried unanimously. Messrs. Gordon, Moore, Gudopp and Pryce were appointed a sub-commit-tee to wait on the Marton Jockey Club to ascertain whether they would be agreeable to the erection of permanent pens for stock. Young Farmers’ Club The introducing of a judging competition for the Young Farmers’ Club at the coming show was raised by Mr. E. O. Pryce. He understood a club had been formed in Marton about two days ago. Mr. E. W. Barnett, well versed in the work of a Young Farmers’ Club, was then called upon to give some information. Mr. Barnett stated that at the recent Royal Show at Palmerston North the judging competition was a Do-minion-wide one, eliciting entries from all parts of New Zealand. It was conducted by the Manawatu Provincial Executive. Marton would be in the Wanganui area, thus being under the jurisdiction of the Wanganui Executive. At the Marton Show it would be possible to hold a small competition without any difficulty whatsoever. The boys were very eager and usually ran the competition themselves, even contributing the prize money. It was experience they were after. Mr. Barnett suggested, so as not to make matters too complicated, to confine the competition to one class of sheep, cattle horses and pigs. It would not be too optimistic to expect 100 entries in each class. Only stock not having won major

positions at the show would be judged. Further information could be obtained from Mr. Galpin and Mr. T. W. Lonsdale of the Department of Agriculture at Palmerston North and Wanganui respectively, who were the organising secretaries for their districts. It was eventually decided to invite the Young Farmers’ Club to participate in a competition at the next show, the judging to be of one class, in each of the sheep, horses, pigs and cattle sections. General Business It was decided to engage the Marton Municipal Band to play during the afternoon of the show. The Feilding Pipe Band is to be written to thanking them for the proffered assistance at the evening entertainment. Special thanks, carried by acclamation, were extended to Mr. A. G. Fitzherbert for his donation of special prizes for the best bareback rider (boys or girls) over the jumps. This will be a special event; entrance fee Is, post entry. Mr. A. W. Tucker was thanked for his offer to stage a display of arts and crafts work, made by pupils of the Marton D.H. School. Chief stewards were appointed as follow: Cattle, Mr. J. W. Griffin; sheep, Mr. E. H. Simpson; horses, Mr. H. J. Cameron; pigs, Mr. H. W. Gudopp; dogs, Mr. D. B. Sladden; Young Farmers’ Club competition, Mr. E. W. Barnett; master of parade, Mr. H. J. Cameron. Class Stewards Horses.—Ring competition: Messrs. F. McLean, G. Morris, H. J. Cameron, F. H. Dexter. Draughts: Messrs. P. W. Briant, D. B. Sladden, F. H. Dexter. Measuring steward: Mr. Dexter. Cattle.—Jerseys: Messrs. W. Jenkins and C. E. Vile. Friesians: Mr. J. Griffin. Herefords: Mr. Ben Illston. Registered dairy cattle: Mr. Frank Brice, jun. Calf-rearing competition: Mr. W. G. Aitken. Pigs.—Messrs. J. Aidworth and N. Shelton. Sheep.—Romney Marsh purebred and flock rams: Messrs. S. W. Morrison and H. Coleman. Natural condition: Messrs. I. Andrew, F. J. Soler and H. W. Collier. Southdowns, purebreds and flock rams: Messrs. R. W. Marshall and K. R. Scoon. Natural condition classes: Messrs. P. Miller and E. Gudopp. Farmers’ classes and pet Jambs: Messrs. G. L. Marshall and J. Caithness. Fat lambs: Messrs. 11. G. Stewart and E. R. Galpin. Side-show Stewards.—Messrs. J. H. McLean and A. S. Coleman.