MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 88, 14 April 1938, Page 10

MARTON

OLD BOYS CRICKET CLUB.

AVERAGES FOR SEASON

The averages of the Old Boys] Cricket Club, joint winner of the Rangitikei Association’s competiton, reveal that the club possessed some good individual players. The batting averages are headed by H. M. Lyon, whose aggregate of 304 runs for 10 innings and two not-outs, gave him the splendid average of 38. There is a gap between Lyon and the next batsman, M. Wysocki, but the latter scored over 400 runs. C. S. Beechey shared the same privilege. The batsmen already mentioned, with the addition of W. Tolly, were really the only ones to shape at all consistently. Although topped by N. V. Rix-Trott, bowlers honours go to the promising junior, A. Duncan and I. Jolly. Duncan garnered nearly twice as many wickets as any other player, and had the solid average of 9.09. C. S. Beecney also had a good average. The batting averages are of those whose visits to the crease number live or more, while the bowling averages are confined to those who delivered five or more overs.

socki 6, A. Duncan, C. S. Beechey, J. Oliver, I. Jolly 5, K. Kerr 4, H, F. Low 3, S. R. Scott 3, W. Tolley, P. Lofts, H. M. Lyon 2, N. Northover, M. Griffin, M. Maiden 1. R. Whitcombe stumped 2 and M. Wysocki 1. MARTON RAILWAY. REVENUE FOR PAST YEAR. An increase in revenue of £2362 over the corresponding period of last year is shown in the annual returns of the Marton Railway Station, made available by the stationmaster, Mr. J. White. The total revenue for the year ended March 31, 1938, is £26,595, as against £24,233 in 1937. Passengers travelling from Marton numbered 31,396, netting a revenue of £8722. In 1937 the number of passengers totalled 30,021 with a revenue of £8434. The increase of 1375 passengers was worth £2BB. This increase was mainly due to heavy week-end traffic and the running of extra excursions. The extraordinary interest taken in the tour of the South African Rugby team was also responsible for the increase in passengers. An increase of £239 in the carriage of parcels and luggage, etc., is attributed to the phenomenal increase in mushroom traffic. This season, mushrooms were plentiful and the railway benefited accordingly. Last year the season was comparatively poor. Luggage dispatched for 1938 brought in [ £935 as against £696 in 1937.

The number of cattle and calves consigned from Marton was 6435 compared with 4947 in 1937, yielding an increase of 1488. Here the increase was due to the large number of cattle being consigned to freezing works. In the sheep and pigs returns, a decrease of 3219 is revealed, but this was due to normal fluctuation. One year a decrease is shown, but this is more than compensated for in the following year. 155,968 sheep and pigs were forwarded from Marton this year as against 159,187 in 1937. Other goods dispatched from the local station amounted to 7336 tons, bringing in £16,553, while in 1937, 6748 tons were handled, representing £14,656. The increase was 588 tons, or £1,897. For the period just concluded, straw, chaff and potatoes were chiefly responsible for the increase, although wool also brought in a fair proportion of the increment. MARTON BRASS BAND The annual meeting of the Marton Brass Band was held in the bandroom on Tuesday evening, Mr. George Denbow presiding over a good attendance. The secretary (Mr. H. Parkes) gave an account of the band's activities during the past year, stating that the finances were in a slightly better condition than the previous year. The election of officers resulted as follows:—Patron, Mr. F. Purnell (Mayor); president, Mr. George Lampp; vice-presidents. Messrs. Ormond Wilson, M.P., E. C. Haddock, A. Way, A. J. B. Sicely, H. C. Gornn, F. R. H. Brice, W. J. Mogridge and T. Barton; secretary, Mr. H. Parkes; treasurer, Mr. S. Hurley; conductor, Mr. D. Williams; band sergeant, Mr. J. Sinclair; custodian, Mr. S. Hurley The secretary was instructed to make arrangements for the formation of a citizens' committee.

The hand will take part in the Anzac Day memorial service.

“ADVENTURE’S END

ONE NIGHT ONLY AT CIVIC THEATRE

A thrilling sea story framed against a Southern Seas canvas, Universal’s

"Adventure’s End" opens to-night at the Civic Theatre for one night only with John Wayne and Diana Gibson in the leading roles. The story was written by the novelist Ben Ames Williams and was produced by Trem Carr

with Arthur Lubin directing. Il tells of the love of Miss Gibson for Wayne, who comes on board the whaling vessel after he has obtained a rich fortune in pearls despite the efforts of natives to kill him. The story reaches a surprising climax following a mutiny at sea ,a hurricane, and a tremendous struggle between a crew of men in a small boat who harpoon a whale. John Wayne, Miss Gibson and Olsen are supported by an outstanding cast of favourites. HOCKEY UNITED AND TUTAENUI COMBINE With the idea of forming a hockey team, enthusiasts of the United and Tutaenui Clubs held a meeting on Tuesday night. Mr. T. E. Barton was elected to the chair and there were 17 present. Mr. W. G. Aitken (president) and Rev. W. B. Cuming (secretary) represented the association. Some time ago it was stated that neither the Tutaenui nor the United CiUbs were able to field teams. The meeting unanimously decided to combine the two teams, the club to be called United-Tutaenui. Mrs. I. Hammond was appointed captain and Miss D. Wing secretary. The colours of the club will be green and black, biack divided skirts and green tops. The subscription was fixed at 2; 6d. RIFLE SHOOTING MINIATURE AND DEFENCE RIFLE CLUBS COMBINE A general meeting of members of the Marton Defence Rifle Club and the Miniature Rifle Club was held at Mr. A. J. B. Sicely’s office on Tuesday evening. Mr. Colin Cockburn was in the chair. The object of the meeting was to consider the co-ordi-nation of the two clubs. Mr. Sicely explained the financial position of the Defence Rifle Club. He said that about £l5O had been expended on the range and that the club was practically out of debt. He congratulated the Miniature Rifle Club on its sound position, both financially and in membership, and more particularly on the enthusiasm of its members. He questioned whether the experience gained in miniature shooting was extensive enough to qualify members for the defence of their home and country. No experience of shooting indoors would train the riflemen in treating with “windage,” “mirage,” trajectory and judging of distances, besides the effect of varying lights. Mr. Sicely gave a brief survey of the international situation and reminded the younger members that the future belonged to them, and they should qualify to become marksmen on the open range to be able to assist in the defence of their homes. After a general discussion as to the best methods to adopt, it was decided that the Defence Rifle Club subscription be reduced from 10s to ss, to be in line with the Miniature Rifle Club and that members of each club may join the other club at half rates, viz., 2s 6d, and be entitled to full membership. Election of Officers The election of officers resulted:— Patron, the Mayor, Mr. F. Purnell; president, Mr. P. Friedrich; deputypresident, Mr. F. J. Soler; treasurer, Mr. A. J. B. Sicely; secretary, Mr. C. J. MacGregor; committee, Messrs. C. Cockburn, J. Hammond, J. H. Signal, A. H. Wing, L. Saunders, L. Coleman, M. L. Gray and W. Saunders; handicapper, Mr. J. H. Signal; range offi-

cers, Messrs. W. Rankin and C. Cockburn; ammunition officer, Mr. Roger Wing. It was resolved to hold a general practice shoot on Anzac Day, commencing at 9 a.m. The shootists are to provide their own lunch. It was reported that Mr. W. Saunders had won the challenge cup presented the trophy to the winner and congratulated him on his success. Mr. L. Coleman was the winner of a special prize of £1 Is donated by Mr. Alan Powell.

Mr. Friedrich offered to donate a trophy valued at £1 Is to be competed for in a handicap shoot. Mr. C. Cockburn decided to donate a trophy for the highest aggregate off the rifle in the trophy shoots. These members were accorded hearty vote of thanks. N.Z. NATIONAL PARTY MARTON JUNIOR BRANCH The junior members of the Marton branch of the New Zealand National Party held a very successful social evening in the Jockey Club room on Tuesday night. Mr. C. Craig presided and there was an excellent attendance. Games and competitions caused much hilarity. The prize for the best entertainment was won by Noel Ingle. It is proposed next month to hold a dance in the Druids’ Hall. PERSONAL At Tuesday’s annual meeting of the Marton Division of the W.D.F.U., sympathy was expressed with Miss M. Taylor, president of the branch, at her recent bereavement. As a mark of respect members stood in silence. Miss M. Flower, Marton, and Miss J. Flower, Palmerston North, are at present visiting Australia for the 150th anniversary celebrations. At a meeting of the Marton District High School Committee on Tuesday evening, it was decided to forward a resolution to Mr. C. M. Holdaway, a member of the committee, expressing the committee's sympathy in his recent bereavement.

The death occurred at Marton on Wednesday of Mr. John Joseph Foley at the age of 57 years. For a number of years he was an employee in (he service of the Marton Borough Council.

The death occurred on Tuesday evening, after a long and painful illness. of Mrs. S. McDonald, widow of the late J. J. McDonald, a former Mayor and prominent citizen of Marton. Great sympathy will be extended to the sorrowing family: Messrs. Stewart and Colin Campbell McDonald, Misses Gladys and Constance McDonald and Mesdames Ellery (Dorothy) and Mclntyre (Lillian); to tjre late Mrs. McDonald's mother, Mrs. Train, of Sydney; and to many relatives and close friends. The funeral leaves her late residence, “Cedar Hill," at. 10.30 this (Thursday) morning for the M' View Ceme-

Batting. I. n.o. h.s. R. Av. H. M. Lyon ... 10 2 76* 304 38 M. Wysocki ... 35 — 92 421 28.06 W. Tolley 7 — 61 191 27.2 C. S. Beechey 17 — 86 408 24 I. Jolly . . 14 1 82* 207 15.9 N. V. RixTrott . . 6 — 36 82 13.6 K. Kerr 12 4 34 91 11.3 H. F. Low . . 13 3 37* 110 11 Ft. Whitcombe 16 1 58 152 10.1 A. Duncan . 16 2 28 130 9.2 P. Lofts 5 — 10 42 8.4 H. Doherty ... 5 1 18* 31 7.7 P. Johnstone . 7 2 9 17 3.4 Other averages: S. R. Scott 4 innings, 2 not outs. 59 highest score, 119 runs,, average 29.7; J Oliver 4, 3, 9, 13, 13; M. Griffin 4, 2 14, 28, 7 Bowling. 0. M. R. w. Av. N. V. RixTrott . .. 19 2 78 9 8.6 A. Duncan 149 16 555 61 9.09 I. Jolly 121 10 507 39 13 C. S. Beechey 57 5 303 17 17.8 H. M Lyon ... 59 7 303 13 24.2 H. F. Low 36 3 225 8 28.1 K. Kerr 28 1 173 5 34.6 S. R. Scott 5 —. 29 1 29 Catches: R Whitcombe 8, M Wy-