MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 190, 13 August 1938, Page 14

MARTON

RANGITIKEI HINT CLUB A SUCCESSFUL SEASON The general committee of the Rangitikei Hunt Club met on Thursday evening, Mr. L. T. McLean presiding. Also present were: Messrs. H. J. Cameron, T. H. Dexter, H. G. Briant, A. B. Marshall, P. W. Briant, W. W. Wilson, H. R. Cameron. F. McLean, R. K. Simpson. J. G. Wilscn, Chas. Simpson, J. Brice, J. D. Simpson, E. H. Duncan, K. Duncan, A. T. Gatrell. C. Varley, F. L. Way (secretary). The chairman, in reviewing the past season, stated that it was with great pleasure that he reported upon the recent carnival week, which was without doubt, the most successful ever held frojn a social and also a financial point of view. Favoured with fine weather the race meeting proved very popular and there was a recoro attendance. The sum of £10,430 was put through the totalisator as against £9193 10s last year. The stakes this year were £BSO ana last J ear £7lO. The steeplechase course on the training track was 100 per cent, better than the old course, the racing was interesting and everybody seemed to enjoy themselves. Ihe ball on the night previous to the race meeting was a record success. There was a representative attendance from all parts of the North Island and complimentary references were made by visitors to the excellent supper and the service. In this respect they were greatly indebted to Mrs. J. Brice and her band of helpers for their wonderful assistance. Although the morning of the point-to-point steeplechases did not look too promising for the meeting, the weather cleared in the afternoon and the meeting was well attended. The course was the best selected within the history of the club, the entries were larger than usual, and the racing really interesting. They were greatly indebted to Mr. L. H. S. Marshall for the use of his property on this occasion. At the conclusion, the master, in a jocular strain, presenten the trophies to the winners, and all seemed pleased with the outing. A feature of the meeting was the broadcasting on the loudspeaker by Messrs. P. \V. and H. G. Briant. The finances of the club were in a flourishing condition and the prospects for the future appeared to be very bright. They were greatly indebted to the donors of trophies for the race meeting and also for the point-to-point, steeplechases: also to the ladies for their wonderful assistance in supervising the supper and decorations for the ball. In concluding, the chairman slated that they all realised the great assistance rendered by the farmers to the hunting members for placing their properties at the disposal of the hunt. He did not think that there was another district in the whole of the Dominion that gave the hunting fraternity lhe same facilities that were accorded Rangitikei Hunt members, which were very much appreciated. Several members endorsed the i < hairman’s remarks and hearty votes of thanks were accorded the donors, the farmers and ladies, and to all those who had assisted to make the carnival week such a pronounced success, which were carried by acclama- • tion. A vote of £2 2s was made to the Marton division of St. John Ambulance. A Social Conclusion i At the conclusion of the business, members were entertained at supper ’and several toasts were honoured. | After “The King” had been toasted I with musical honours, the health «n ; the master (Mr. J. Brice) was proposed. In responding, Mr. Brice stated i that they were very lucky in getting ■ such good country to hunt over. He I had always done his best for the hunt in obtaining this permission and : everybody seemed pleased to help ; them along and work together. He I referred to the splendid services ren- ' dered by Deputy-masters H. J. I Cameron, F. McLean, E. H. Simpson, I P. W. Briant and W. W. Wilson. He sincerely hoped to see more young men follow ing the hounds and so keep lhe sport alive. The Rangitikei Hunt had attained a good name throughout the Dominion for the excellence of the sport provided. Mr. Brian Simpson proposed the health of Mr. H. J. Cameron, who replied that he was one of the oldest members of the hunt, having followed the hounds for the past fiftyfour years and taken a keen interest in the affairs of the club. He knew that the master’s job was not an enviable one and the members ha.t always done their best in helping him to carry out his onerous duties. The chairman, in proposing the I toast of Mr. Arthur Way, stated that he had acted as their secretary for twenty-one years and his assistance j and advice in the early days when the club was not so prosperous had been of material assistance in placing them in the position they were today. “The Farmers” were referred to by Mr. H. J. Cameron. “There are n<? better sports than the Rangitikei farmers.” stated Mr. Cameron, “who gave them the right to hunt over their properties and assisted in every possible way to keep the sport alive in this district. It was through their generosity that hunting in Rangitikei was in such a flourishing state.” “Deputy-masters.” “The Ladies.” “Secretary.” “Old Fellows.” “The President,” and “Press” were toasted with musical honours, and a convivial evening terminated with “Aula Lang Syne.”

RANGITIKEI RUGBY TO-DAY’S FIXTURES | The fixtures for the greater Moye j scheme will be continued to-day, when the following iocal games will be played:— Seniors Marist v. Halcombe, at Halcombe. Hunterville v. Pirates, at Hunterville. Marton Old Boys v. Taihape Town, at Marton. Taihape Country v. Bulls, at Taihape. All matches at 2.45 p.m. Juniors Owing to Marton juniors having withdrawn from this contest the only match set down for this afternoon is between Halcombe and Ohingaiti, at Ohingaiti. Thirds Rata v. Bulls, at Bulls. Hunterville v. Flock House, at Hunterville, at 1.15 p.m. Old Boys seniors will be represented by H. Marshall, K. Coles, G. Lourie, L. Moss, W. Bush, W. Rutherford, D. McLennan, W. Davidson, R. Johns, E. Oliver, O. Partridge, A. Linton, C. Gordon, G. Glasgow, K. McHugh. SHIRLEY TEMPLE IN “STOWAWAY” AT CIVIC THEATRE TO-DAY Romantic as the radiant Chinese moon, and as glamorous with its surrounding company of great stars, teeming with danger, excitement, thrills, war-lord bandits, and Shirley Temple as a little waif who talks and sings Chinese, Twentieth CenturyFox’s new film, “Stowaway,” comes to-day to the Civic Theatre. Yes, Shirley’s in China now—and you’d think you’d never seen her before — .so different is the setting ... so surprising the story! N.Z. NATIONAL PARTY MARTON BRANCH’S DANCE Owing Io the outbreak of measles in Marton, the Marton District High School Committee found it necessary to postpone their fancy dress ball, which was to have been held on August 12, and have now decided to hold the ball on Friday, September lb. This happened to be the date on which the Marton branch of the New Zealand National Party had selected for their dance after having postponed it from August 12. However, after conferring with the school committee, who stated that September 16 was the only possible date on which they could I hold their ball, the Marton branch have decided to hold their dance on Friday, September 2, in order not to disappoint the school children. AMATEUR BOXING TOURNEY AT CIVIC THEATRE ON TUESDAY An amateur boxing tourney will be I held at the Civic Theatre, Marton, on Tuesday evening next, under the auspices of the Marton Boxing Association. A splendid bill of fare has been arranged of twelve bouts, including three star bouts of four three-minute rounds, the remainder being three two-minute rounds. The prices of admission are very reasonable, being 3s and 2s (plus tax), and children halfprice. Reserved seats may be booked I at Mogridge and Son's, where the box plan is now’ open. It is hoped that the I public will show their appreciation of | the association's efforts to provide a I real night's sport by a “bumper” house. PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. A. Hutton, King Street, Marton, motored to Wellington on Thursday, where they intend spending a short holiday. Mr. J. C. Harcourt, of Wellington, was re-elected president of the North Island Land Valuers’ Association at the annual conference at Palmerston North, on Wednesday. Mr. P. H. Wood, of Marton, was elected vicepresident, while Mr. R. L. Gibson, Marton, was elected to the executive. LADIES’ HOCKEY FEILDING v. WANGANUI I This afternoon the Feilding ladies’ hockey team, which has been performing very consistently lately, will play against the Wanganui representatives at Wanganui. After the match, the team will be selected to play for Feilding at the New Zealand championships which are this year to be held at Gisborne. To-day’s team to represent Feilding is:—Goal, Miss D. Hartley (R); full-backs. Miss P. Carpenter (R), Mrs. M. Hawera f’R); halves, Miss M. Chase (T). Miss P. Williams <R), M. Packer (F): forwards. Mrs. I. Hammond (R), Misses P. Stoney (T), M. Bottcher (F), R. Raukawa (T), ana M. Aitken (R); reserves. Misses M. Iwikau (R). E. Chadwick (T), G. Hawkins (R). THE HARRIERS The Marlon Harrier Club will hold its club championships this afternoon over the championship course of 6a miles. The event will start from St. Andrew’s Hall at 2.30 p.m. This event will also decide the personnel of the Marton team to compete in the West Coast championships at Palmerston North on August 27. LABOUR PARTY DANCE | A pleasant evening was spent at 'the Labour Party dance held in the 'Junction Hall on Wednesday evening. The success of the function was mainly due to Mr. J. Evans, who acted as M.C., Mr. E. Wilson for organising the dance, and Mr. J. Ashton, the pianist, whose services were free of charge. The Monte Carlo was won by Mrs. Robertson and Mr. H. Hammond. During the evening several vocal items were rendered by Miss M. Rhodes. These functions are to be held fortnightly in the interests of the Marton branch of the New Zealand Labour Party. (Further Country on Pages 5 and 16)