MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 109, 11 May 1938, Page 10

MARTON

YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUB DISTRICT COMMITTEE FOR RANGITIKEI The Young Farmers’ Clubs’ movement in the Rangitikei district has made wonderful strides, and there are now five branches operating in this district, comprising Hunterville, Ohakune, Bulls, Westmere (Wanganui), and Marton. In view of the great interest that has been aroused, it has been suggested that it is now advisable to form a district committee to govern these clubs, and a meeting of delegates will be held in the Marton Jockey Club’s Rooms on Monday, May 30 (time to be arranged later). One of the main factors in the establishment of these clubs is to teach the young farmers the judging ol stock at shows in order to take the place of a number of judges who have cither retired or passed the Great Divide. The recent judging competition oi sheep and cattle by members of Young Farmers’ Clubs at the Marton District A. and P. Association created a good deal of interest and there were twenty-eight entrants for these competitions, and the result of their judging proved very difficult for the senior judges to place them in their order of merit, as they evidently knew as '• much about the points submitted as i the judges. It is hoped that the • blanches interested will give the proi posal the consideration that it dc- ! serves and make the meeting of delci gates a great success. Further pari ticulars will be notified later. .MARTON BOWLING CLUB I FORTNIGHTLY CARD EVENINGS | The committee of the Marton Bowl- ’ ing Club has decided to institute a I scries of iortnightly card evenings.' The first of these —a euchre evening ' —wil be held to-morrow (Thursday), at 8 p.m. sharp, in the club's pavilion. I I Members of the club and friends are ! 'cordially invited. Supper will be proi vidcd and the charge will be, gents is ;6d, ladies Is. MARTON MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB The Marton Miniature Rifle Club; I held another of their successful shoots on Monday night on their range in the Empire Hail. There were some good targets returned to the markers, ihe trophy for putting on the first ‘‘possible’ this season went to Parry Thorby, who came to light with a pcilect "possible” on the second range. Colin Cockburn was top scorer with 1937, with which he took Mrs P. Fred.:Menge cup. Scores: C. Cockburn, 69, 68, 137; A. Taaffe, 69, 67, 136; A. Clark, 69, 63, 132, R. Hammond. 67, 64, 131; W. Rankin, 65, 65, 730; P. Thorby, 59, 70, 129; J. Warren, 60, 67, 12<; R. White, 65, 62, 127; J. -Morris, 61, 65, 126; E. Livingstone, 52, 64, 126; P. Friedrich, 64, 60, 124; H. Gordon, 61, 62, 123; E. Hegglum, 59, 61, 123; D. Hamer, 60, 60, 120; A. Jackson, 63. 57, 120; J. Emmerson, 53, 6'J, 118; E. Miller, 58, SS, 116, J. Peterson, 61, 53, 114; F. McConkey, 58, 55, 11 1; C. Hamer, 55, 55, 110; F. Graham, 51, 54, 108; C. Henderson, 43, GJ. 107; H. Kendall, 59, 47, IU6; C. I Baines, 47, 56, 103; E. Warren, 55, 47, 103; L. Hamer, 51, 47, 101; D. Gray, 45, 55, 100; R. Emmerson, 55, 45, 100. RANGITIKEI HUNT The Rangitikei hounds meet at Tulacnui Road this (Wednesday) afternoon, and at Wiliamsoa’s Line u.i < Friday, 13th. There will be no hunt on Saturday on account of the Wanganui races. Mi X AND MIRTH AT THE CIVIC THEATRE • ARTISTS AND MODELS” Five new hit tunes are introduced in Jack Benny’s new musical not, Paramount’s "Artists and Models,’ which, with Benny, Ida Lupino, Gail Patrick, Richard Arlen, Ben Blue, Judy Canova, and Andre Kostelanetz and his orchestra, will be screened this afternoon and evening only at the Civic Theatre. The numbers are; “Whispers in the Dark,” by Lee Robin and Frederick Hollander, who autnoifcci "Moonlight and Shadows”; "Pop Goes the Bubble,” by Ralpri Freed and Burton Lane; “Stop! You’re Breaking My Heart,” by Ted Koehler and Burton Lane; "Sasha Pasha,” by the Four Yacht Clubs Boys; and "My Esquire,” by Victor Young and Ted Koehler. MARTON JUNCTION WOMEN’S INSTITUTE The monthly meeting of the Matton Junction W.I. was held on Wednesday last, there being a very good attendance. Several visitors were i resent, and two new members enrolled. An apology was received from Mrs. Marumaru, who was to have demons.rated Maori arts and crafts. Mrs. Hodgetts consented to make the birthday cake for the next meeting, and as arrangements were made for the supply o£ sandwiches, members are asked to bring cakes or savouries. The drama circle leader, Mrs. Kendrick, reported that the circle was again active and hoped to present a play next month; while Mrs. Lewis said that the gardening circle had made a start, but would like a few more members. Mrs. Gregory received congratulations on her re-election to the federation committee. A report of the annual council meeting, held at Palmerston North, was presented by Mrs. Lewis. Two pupils of the Maori Girls College delighted with two old Maori legends, which were narrated by one girl and interpreted by the other. Major Armstrong and Captain Major, two officers of the Salvation Army, were present, the former giving a very interesting talk on the life of the Maori woman in the early days; her position in the pah and the arts and crafts which were common to her. This talk was interspersed with two items, “Not Understood,” recited by Mrs. Cuming, and a hymn sung by the Maori girls. Mrs. Gib-