MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 240, 11 October 1938, Page 10

MARTON

HAWKESTONE GOLF CLUB The closing day of the Hawkestone Golf Club was held on Saturday in perfect weather. At the afternoon tea adjournment, the president of the club (Mr. J. A. Bush) spoke a few words to the large gathering, and stated that the season had been a most successful one. He then presented the trophies to the successful players. The Canadian foursomes -was won by Mr. J. A. Bush and Miss B. McDonald, while the runners-up were Mr. B. Kendrick and Mrs. Gracie. The following are the winners of the trophies:— Ladies Senior Championship. Mrs. H. Franke; runner-up, Miss Cummins. Junior Championship. Miss M'. Lqund; runner-up, Miss V. Hunt. Ladies’ Handicap.—Mrs. H. Franko, runner-up, Miss Cummins. Silver Medal.—Mrs. H. Franke. Bronze Medal.—Miss Cummins. Senior Eclectic. —Mrs. H. Franke. Junior Eclectic. —Miss B. McDonald. Three lowest scores (junior).—Miss V. Hunt. Greatest reduction in handicap.— Miss E. Low. Spoons. —Mrs. Franke (2), B. McDonald (2), Mrs. A. Gracie (1), P. McDonald (1), Mrs. Hempieman (1). Men Senior Championship. D. Abel; runner-up, R. C. Ball. Intermediate Championship.—R. McDonald; runner-up, J. Simcox.

Junior Championship.—B. Fisher. Presidents Cup. —Mr. and Mrs. W Murrow; runner-up, Mrs. J. and Mr B. Kendrick.

Hawkestone Handicap.—B. Fisher; runner-up, C. Rafe. Captain’s Trophy.—B. Murrow. Eclectic Handicap.—J. Simcox. Veteran's Trophy.—J. A. Bush. MARTON BOWLING CLUB The opening day of the Marton Bowling Club was held on Saturday in bright sunshine. The green was in perfect order and the surrounding gardens were gay with colours. Mr. F. A. Hempieman, the president of the club, welcomed the visitors and old and new members of the club, and wished them the best for the coming season. The iced cake donated by Mr. P. Gould was won by Miss R. Winchcombe, whose ticket number was 382. This competition proved a great success.

The results of the days’ games were as follows: —

St. John’s (Carpenter, Ansell, Harris, Bassett) 16, v. Marton (Baines, Lourie, McGregor, Rev. Cummings), 23. Oroua (Petrie, Paul, Buckman, Aitken) 16, v. Marton (Healy, Mogridge, Morrison, Aitken), 16. Hunterville (Murray, Abel, Petrie. Ironmonger) 18, v. Marton (Bland Humphries, Marshall-Smith, Smith), 18.

Victoria (Miller, Durbin, Blythe. Smithers) 19, v. Marton (Gibbs, Lenens, Kilpatrick, Hawkins), 10. Marton (Playle, Williams, Upchurch Brabyn) 28, v. Marton (Bending, Whitfield, Miles, Ashton), 16.

Marton (Green, Brown, Gorrie) 14 v. Marton (Watt, Lovelock, Rayner),

THE DEVILS PARTY"

LOUIS-SCHMELING FIGHT

Highlighting the adventurous life history of five pals who emerge from one of the toughest districts in New York, Universals "The Devil’s Party,” comes to the Civic Theatre to-night (Tuesday) and Wednesday, with Victor McLaglen starring in one of his famous he-man roles. Adapted for the screen from a novel by Borden Chase, this picture delineates the enduring friendships' and fierce loyalties that develop among kids who grow up together in agreat city. One of these youths, in manhood, becomes a wealthy and ruthless night club proprietor, a part played by the brawn McLaglen.

Louis-Schmeling fight will also be screened.

RANGITIKEI ELECTORATE

MR. E. B. GORDON’S CAMPAIGN During the week-end Mr. E. B. Gordon addressed meetings at Apia House, Parewanui, on Friday afternoon and at Ohingaiti Hall on Fridayevening. There were good attendances at both meetings. Mr. K. W. Dalrymple presided at Parewanui and Mr. S Ramsay at Ohingaiti. At the latter meeting there were a number of interjectors and the masterly manner in which the candidate replied to them brought forth applause and also votes of thanks and confidence. The attendance at the Rewa Hall on Saturday afternoon constituted a record, practically the whole of the settlers being present. The proceedings opened with the singing of the Nanai Anthem, after which Mr. J. j. Thomasen introuuceu Mr. Gordon, and the assembled rose and sang "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow.” For an hour and a-half the candidate gave a spirited address on the formation of the new National Party, its platform and some valuable information on the guaranteed prices, social security and taxation. At the conclusion, Mr. A. b. Mowbray moved a vote of thanks to the condidate and confidence in him as their representative in Parliament which was carried with cheers and acclamation.

The political party and supporters were afterwards entertained at afternoon tea, and on Mr. Gordon’s motion a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the ladies for their hospitality and to the chairman for presiding.

There was a record attendance at Waituna West Hall in the evening, with a fair sprinkling of the opposition. Mr. L. T. McLean presided. The candidate spoke for two hours and received a good hearing. Mr. Gordon was in good form and is improving with every public appearance and he has been frequently congratulated on the progress that he has made as a public speaker. Fearless in his attack on the Labour Party’s policy, his ready response in answering all questions, and the explicit manner on which he places the policy of the Nationalist Party before the electors stamps himj

as one of the leading candidates that has been selected to represent the Nationalists at the coming elections. A hearty vote of thanks and confidence was carried by acclamation.

Owing to a number of requests for Mr. Gordon to deliver another address in the new portions of the Rangitikei electorate in the late Oroua electorate, Mr. Gordon will address a meeting in the Kimbolton Hall on Thursdayevening. October 13, at 7.30, after which he will return to Marton al about 9.15 and deliver his final address at the conclusion of Mr. A. B. Sievwright’s address in the Marton Civic Theatre.

Mr. Sievwright, of Wellington, will deliver an address in the Marton Civic Theatre on Thursday, October 13, at 8 p.m., when the Mayor (Mr. Purnell) will preside. Mr. Sievwright is one of the leading speakers in favour of the National Party’s policy and should be welcomed with the crowded audience. YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUB ARRANGEMENTS FOR FIELD DAY Members of the Marton Young Farmers’ Club met in the Jockey Club Rooms on Tuesday last for their monthly meeting. Mr. R. Shield presided over a good attendance and an interesting evening was spent. Arrangements were made for the District Field Day, which is to be held on the Marton Racecourse on Friday, October 21, beginning at 10.30 a.m. Stock judging competitions and demonstrations will be the order of the day, for which there will be five classes, and a programme has been set up by the Wanganui District Committee as follows:

10.30 a.m.: Judging, one Southdown sheep. Judge: Mr. C. E. Vile. 10.50 a.m.: Demonstration, one Southdown sheep. Demonstrator: Mr. C. E. Vile. 11.30 a.m.: Judging 2 dairy cattle:

Mr. Lancaster. 11.50 a.m.: Demonstration, 2 dairy cattle; Mr. Lancaster. 12.30 p.m.: Lunch. 1 p.m.: Judging 3 Romneys; Mr. A.

L. Wheeler. 1.20 p.m.: Demonstration, 3 Romneys

Mr. A. L. Wheeler. 2 p.m.: Judging 4 and 5 beef cattle

Mr. A. L. Wheeler. 2.30 p.m.: Demonstration, 4 and 5 pigs. To be arranged. Classes 4 and 5 to be run off together. The chairman appealed to members to attend in force, as prominent judges had generously consented to give up their time, while well-known breeders were supplying the stock, which would give young farmers a great opportunity of gaining valuable knowledge.

Entries were then taken for the Dominion shearing competition to be held at the Palmerston North Show. Any other young farmers who wish to enter must get into touch with the secretary (Mr. A. B. Marshall) immediately, as entries close on Saturday, October 15. At the conclusion of the general business the chairman introduced Mr. S. Laurenson, of Hodder and Tolley, Ltd., Marton, who outlined the art of debating in a most comprehensive manner.

The rest of the evning was taken up with a general debate, the subject being that “straight-out grass farming is superior to supplementary cropping.” Many speakers voiced their opinions and the debate became very lively, providing useful experience for future occasions. No vote was taken, but most speakers were in favour or "supplementary cropping.” The meeting closed with a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Laurenson for his address and a vote of thanks to the chair.

LADIES’ HOCKEY TOURNEY WON BY KIA ORA (MARTON) The Feilding Hockey Association held its end-of-season tourney on Saturday afternoon on Victoria Park. The Marton combination, Kia Ora, were successful in winning the ladies’ tourney, securing two wins and a draw. Halcombe and Tutaenui were other Rangitikei teams competing, and they did very well. The Kia Ora men’s team participated in the men’s tourney. In their section they beat Old Boys B, 2-0, but lost to Woodville A, 1-2, and Pirates, 1-3. This competition was won by Old Boys A. The trophies up for competition were the Sutton Cups. The result of the women’s games were:—

Tutaenui 1, v. Halcombe 1. Kia Ora 3, v. Kia Kaha 0. Kia Ora 1, v. Tutaenui 1. Tutaenui 4, v. Kia Kaha 0. Kia Ora 1, v. Halcombe 0. Halcombe won by default from Kia Kaha.

The points were: Kia Ora 5, Tutaenui 4, Halcombe 4, Kia Kaha 0. FIRE AT WATERWORKS YOUNG PLANTATION DESTROYED A fire broke out at the Upper Tutaenui waterworks reserve at about mid-day on Sunday, and fanned by a high wind swept through the young plantation of mixed pines, sequoias and gums, about a third of the afforested area being destroyed. But for the highly commendable efforts of Mr. F. Mann, a local farmei, who fought the flames for two hours, the whole of the valuable plantation might have gone. The trees, in varying stages of growth up to eight years, were well developed, and the loss ot the portion burnt out is most regrettable, both from scenic and intrinsic considerations.

Shortly after mid-day, the borough overseer, Mr. W. R. Brant, received a call from Mr. N. Small, who advised him that a lire of considerable dimensions appeared to be working through the plantation, and Mr. Brant lost no time in motoring out to the scene. He found Mr. Mann nearly exhausted after his long struggle with the flames. With augmented help, the party succeeded in saving the remainder of the plantation.

There seems little doubt that the fir’e was the result of the unauthorised trespass of some person or persons, probably rabbit-shooters.