News From the Country

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 87, 13 April 1938, Page 10

News From the Country

MARTON

LAWN TENNIS.

PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES.

The Marton Lawn Tennis Club brought a successful season to a close on Saturday evening, when, at short notice, owing to the change in the weather, the customary function had to be held at the Jockey Club rooms instead of at the courts as planned. Despite the change in arrangements, | there was a large attendance of memi bers for the president of the club, Mr. M. C. Fenwicke, to preside over. Mr. Fenwicke expressed regret that the ceremony had to be held indoors rather than at the courts as planned. At all events, the occasion marked the close of what must go down as a most successful season in the annals of the club. There had been plenty of tennis, the courts had been reasonably good, and the standard of play had shown promising improvement, with a crescendo of enthusiasm as the season progressed. It was the club spirit that counted rather than the standard of play, and the committee had been a happy family. He paid particular tribute to Mr. D. Fair, who had succeeded Mr. C. Johnstone as secretary and performed his duties well: to Mr. A. Low who had the unenviable task of arranging for groundkeepers in the face of considerable difficulties; to the committees and helpers at various functions; to Miss Harding, who had undertaken the catering for afternoon teas; and to those who had placed their cars at the club’s disposal. Con-: eluding, on asking Mrs. Fenwicke to present the trophies, he expressed congratulations to the winners and his sympathy to the losers. The following received trophies:— Ladies’ singles (cup donated by Mr. A. W. Low): Mrs. M. Thompson. Runner-up: Mrs. Reynolds. Men’s singles (Wheeler Rose Bowl): Mr. Noel Ingle. Runner-up: Mr. Torrens.

Ladies’ Handicap Singles: Miss M. Denbow.

Men’s Handicap Singles: Mr. K. Billings. Ladies’ Doubles: Mrs. Reynolds and Mrs. Fenwicke. Men’s Doubles: Mr. A. L. Wheeler and Mr. W. A. Sawyer. Ladies’ Handicap Doubles: Miss Denbow and Miss Hutton.

Men’s Handicap Doubles: Mr. E. McLean and Mr. K. Billings. Gibbons Rose Bowl: Mr. K. Billings and Miss O. Barton. Mr. Fenwicke intimated that the courts would be kept open as long as possible. The recent dance had been an outstanding success, and would net the club between £7 and £B. The committee responsible deserved the club’s sincere thanks. (Applause). Mr. Torrens moved a hearty vote of thanks, on behalf of the committee and the general meeting, to Mr. Fenwicke for the way he had led the club throughout the season, this being carried by acclamation. Mr. Fenwicke briefly responded. DEFENCE RIFLE CLUB. The Marton Defence Rifle Club held a shoot over the week-end under good condtions except for a tricky crosswind. The following scores were registered:—

RUGBY PRACTICE. The weather clerk must have known that Rugby football was going to be played on Marton Park on Saturday, for he turned on an ideal day for the code. In preparation for the opening of the season on Saturday, April 30, the Old Boys Club had a friendly game among themselves. Two teams of 11 were in action, captain captained by A. B. Marshall and W. Bush. The game was not taken seriously, but it afforded players an opportunity for a useful work-out. A shortage of breath appeared to be the main trouble. The game concluded with a victory for W. Bush by 15 points to 12. For the winners tries were scored by W. Bush (2), A. Bush, H. Stewart and C. F. Calkin, while A. B. Marshall, F. Calkin, R. Johns and R. Carter crossed the line for the losers.

From the material assembled it appears that the Marton backs will be practically the same as last year, with one exception. However, the pack will differ vastly from last season, as most of the old players have left the district.

Mr. G. Griffin acted as referee

MARTON MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB WEEKLY SHOOT There was another good muster at Monday night’s weekly shoot. J. Hammond was top score with a brace of 67's. Scores were: J. Hammond 67, 67—134; C. Cockburn 65, 66-131;

R. Hammond 66, 64 —130; A. Clark 65, 64—129; A. Taaffe 62, 67—129; W. Rankin 64, 65 —129; E. Miller 64, 64 128; C. McGregor 62, 64 —126; E. Livingstone 64, 61—125; N. Dixon 61, 64 —125; R. Emmerson 57, 57—124; J. Warren 62, 61—123; P. Friedrick 59, 60—119; J. Emmerson 60, 59 —119; H. Gordon 60, 59—119; D. Hamer 59, 59 —118; J. Morris 56, 62—118; E. McConkey 53, 63—116; E. Warren 58, 5b —114; C. Henderson 47, 64—111; L. Smith 54, 54—108; D. Gray 52, 54 106; R. Palmer 53, 52—105; A. Jackson 51, 53 —104; C. Hamer 56, 48 104; J. Pieterson 49, 53 —102; H. Kendall 49, 52—102; H. Kendall 49, 52 101.

“SOPHIE LANG GOES WEST”

NOW AT CIVIC THEATRE When a woman who has become the most notorious jewel thief in the world wants to go straight, and when she encounters a huge diamond known as “The Star of the World’ and the man she loves—all at the same time, there’s bound to be trouble. There's another thief and a moving-picture Mar and a detective mixed up in it, too, and the result is a wonderful adventure film, Paramount’s “Sophie Lang Goes West," which will be finally shown this afternoon and evening at the Civic Theatre. Gertrude Michael and Lee Bowman head the cast, which includes Sandra Storme, Larry Crabbe ana Barlowe Borland. Jack Carter on the Stage Jack Carter, the famous hill-billy and yodeller, created quite a sensation when he appeared on the stage and gave the audience a programme of music and mirth which aroused great enthusiasm. Jack Carter wilt make his appearance again this afternoon and evening. Do not miss this opportunity. There will be no increase in prices. WANDERING STOCK The prevalence of wandering stock on the streets in Marton Junction was referred to at the meeting of the Marton Borough Council on Monday evening, when the overseer was instructed to obtain the names of the owners of the stock and instructions will then be given to the council’s solicitors to take legal action to stop this breach of the borough by-laws. CHRISTIAN CONVENTION EASTER CAMP ON MARTON RACECOURSE The Christian Convention Camp will be held on the Marton Racecourse at Easter, commencing tomorrow (Thursday), April 14, to Tuesday, April 19, and it is estimated that there will be over 500 in camp. The promoters consider that the grounds and appointments at the racecourse are ideal for the camp and recently they have installed permanent electric lighting on the main grandstand, where the addresses will be given. Dr. Rowland V. Bingham, founder and director of Sudan Interior Mission, and founder and chairman of Canadian Keswick Convention, will be the speaker for Good Friday. Other speakers include Mr Perry (New Zealand secretary of Mission to Lepers), Mr J. Burrows (hon. secretary of S.G.M. for New Zealand), Mr Allan McLeod Smith (missionary from South America), ana Rev. W. Lamb (Melbourne), worldwide author and lecturer on prophetic subjects. A special of this camp will be separate meetings for children in a marquee. There is no camp fee charge but you are expected, as God enables you, to voluntarily contribute towards the expenses.

CANDLE BURNING COMPETITION

The competition staged by the Old Boys’ Cricket Club evoked considerable interest. Entrants were asked to guess how long a huge candle 33 inches high, with a diameter of 3 inches would remain all right. Guesses ranged between 10 hours and 4529 hours. The actual time taken for the monster candle to burn right out was 29 hours 43 minutes 7 seconds. The first prize was won by Mrs N. V. Rix-Trott, who guessed 30 hours 3 minutes 30 seconds, the second prize going to Mr C. S. Beechey, whose guess was 30 hours 30 minutes 30 seconds.

MARTON JUNCTION SCHOOL As it is now sixty years since the Marton Junction School (formerly Crofton) was established, a proposal to hold a jubilee celebration will be considered at the biennial election of committee members this (Wednesday) evening. PERSONAL On Wednesday evening last, Mr and Mrs L. Mcßeth, “The Laurels,’’ Marton Junction, entertained a number of friends at a “kitchen tea’’ given for Miss Eileen Allen, whose marriage to Mr Wilfred Gray takes place shortly. The guest of the evening received many beautiful and useful gifts. A very enjoyable time was spent by all present, and the evening concluded with the singing of “Aul Lang Syne.’’ , u.ia

300 500 600—Tl. VV. Sanders 29 32 29—90 H. Goile 28 27 32—87 J. Signal 29 28 22—79 J. Sinclair 26 29 15—70 F. Sanders .... — 29 23-52