NEWS FROM MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 84, Issue 178, 31 July 1940, Page 2

NEWS FROM MARTON

MINIATURE RU LE SHOOTING t Some very good shooting was seen 5 at the Marton Miniature Rifle Club's . shoot on Monday night, when a team from Sanson visited Marton to lire a match with the local team. F. Lumsden, the veteran of the Sanson Cluo, put on a ‘‘double header,” whilst single - "possibles” went to K. Lumsden (San- : son), J. Hammond and £’. Friedricn (Marton). The scores were as follows: — i Marton.—J. Hammond 69, 70, 139; 1 P. Friedrich 69, 70, 139; F. Wood 69, 69, 138; J. Morris 69 ,69, 138; R. Hammond 68, 69, 137; C. Cockburn 69, 68, 137; W. Rankin 68, 67, 137; L. Horgan 65, 68, 133; C. Hainer 65, 65, 130.—Total, 1226. Sanson.—F. Lumsden 70, 70, 140; K, Lumsden 68, 70, 138; R. Pearce 69, 63, 137; E. Lumsden 68, 68, 136; P. Gedye 67, 69, 136; A. McCool 66, 69, 135; H. Henson 67, 63, 135; M. Pearce 69, 65, 134; R. Meyer 65, 63, 128. Total, 1219. Marton won by seven points. Also shot: E. Miller or, 67, 135; A Clark 67, 66, 133; L. Lovelock 63, 68, 131; E. Porter 64, 65, 129; G. Griffen 60, 66, 126; J. Holland 63, 63, 126; C. Hobbs 60, 64, 124; N. Whale 62, 62, 124; A. Worsop 60, 61, 121; E. Brant 61, 60, 121; B. White 61, 60, 121; J. ; Wilkins 61, 60, 121; F. Carr 60, 60, . 120. AT THE CIVIC THEATRE "EAST SIDE OF HEAVEN” Headed by Bing Crosby and Joan Blondell, one of the most capable casts ever found in a single picture was assembled for Universal’s “East Side of Heaven,” which will be finally screened at the Civic Theatre this (Wednesday) evening. Bing and Joan are co-starred in this film which features hit songs, romance and comedy against a strong human background. Mischa Auer, often referred to as the mad Russian, tops the supporting cast. “Sandy,” ten-months-old baby of a Los Angeles milkman, does such a surprising job that studio executives already have the parents’ signature on a long-term contract. RANGITIKEI RUGBY SATURDAY’S MATCHES AT MARTON Two interesting Rugby matches wifi be played on the Marton Park on Saturday. The junior Shield match between Old Boys and Hunterville will commence at 1.30 sharp, as a curtainraiser to the representative match between Wanganui B and Rangitikei teams at 3 p.m. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE SUCCESSFUL “SHOP” DAY Members of St. John Ambulance had a busy day on Tuesday when they conducted a "shop” in the auction mart (kindly loaned by Sutcliffe Bros ) m aid of bandages, etc., for overseas forces. Under the supervision of Mrs. H. Grut and Mrs. M. Wysocki, jnr., the staff of assistants accomplished wonders in the disposal of goods that were generously donated towards this deserving cause.

A "Mock Court” created a good deal of amusement and arrests were frequent by Constables R. Lewis and J. Dunean, who had no hesitation in arresting all and sundry on charges I hat provoked roars of laughter from an interested audience of the "young fry.” As judge, M . E. A. Dowling carried out his judicial duties in a manner befitting his position. There were a number of exciting incidents, especially when "Aunt Daisy” was arrested and carried to the judicial chamber and fined £1 on several charges which elicited roars of laughter. The result was that £2O was collected in fines —a very satisfactory result.

The “shop’’ proved a great success and all the goods were disposed of at a profit, the total reaching £l2O 17s and, with the mock court, a total of £l4O 17s, which included a donation of £9 6s. The competitions were won as followw:—■ Ham (donated by Tiki Bacon Co., Palmerston North) won by Mrs. A. H. Wing. Half Cord Firewood (Mr. C. H. Gower): Mr. E. Brider. Picture (Mrs. J. Powell): Miss Olive Barton. Evening Bag (Miss G. Neilson): Mrs. M. C. Amadio. Iced Cake (Miss Quittenden): Mrs. F. H. Cash. Cushion (wellwisher): Miss Helen Murray. Child’s Smock Frog (Miss Duncan): Mr. W. Jenkins. Chocolates, 51bs. (Mr. R. Butt): Mr. R. B. Godfrey. 31bs. Tea (Mrs. A. Stuart): Mrs. H. Quittenden. Dressed Turkey (Messrs. Schultze Bros.): Mrs. Vance, senr. Tatting Collar (Mrs. Bryan): Mr. J. A. Jenkins. Silk Hose (Mr. M. N. Atkinson): Mrs. C. Coleman. Coat-hangers (Mrs. Ensom): Mrs. H. Grut. Trolley Covers (Mrs. Raine): Miss P. Gatrell. 501bs. Flour (Henderson Bros.): Mrs. E. Stent. Silk Nightdress: Mrs. K. N. Glasgow. Goose (Mrs.. Bowen): Mrs. C. A. Tidy. Cradle and Doll (length of string 63 2-3 in.): Mr. C. Turner and Mr. A. G. Eade (Feilding) tied and the. latter won on a draw. The iced cake competition was won by Mrs. M. Wysocki, senr. The judges were Mrs. W. F. Stevens‘and Mrs. F. H. Dexter. There were twenty-one entries. The thanks of the St. John Ambulance are extended to Messrs. Sutcliffe Bros, for the loan of the shop, to Mrs. Scott Wilson (Wanganui) for donation of belt goods and to Mr. J. Powell (Auckland) for donation of a picture and to all members of St. John Ambulance and well-wishers for their splendid assistance in contributing to the success of the “shop” day. TREE-PLANTING CEREMONY The public are cordially invited to attend a tree-planting ceremony at I the Marton Borough Council reserve

1 off Wellington Road to-day at 2.30 p.m., when a grove of flowering cherry trees will be planted to the memory of the late Flying-Officer E. J. Kain, D.F.C. EXPORT OF EGGS Mr. G. L. Marshall, chairman of the Primary Production Council for Rangitikei, advises that eggs for export will not be collected until about November. Before that time, eggs should be laid down and preserved so that when the export season cbmes, more fresh eggs will be available. TRINITY COLLEGE OF MUSIC (LONDON) Following are the results of the local examinations in theory of music held on June 8 last:— A.T.C.L. Diploma: Miss Edith Scott, art of teaching, 70, pass (Miss Mountford, A.T.C.L., R.M.T.) Intermediate Division: Miss Betty B. Sicely, 89, honours (Mr. Hamilton Dickson). MARTON DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL CHILDREN’S FANCY DRESS BALL The children's fancy dress ball in connection with the Marton District High School, will be held in the Civic Theatre, Marton, on Wednesday, August 14. Dancing for children from 6.30 to 9.15 p.m., to be followed by a dance for adults at 9.30. Children and onlookers to 9.15 p.m. will be charged one shilling and gentlemen 2s and ladies Is 6d for the adults' dance. A full orchestra has been engaged and preparations are being made for a record gathering. BASKETBALL HOROWHENUA v. TE KAWAU The Te Kawau basketball team played the first representative game of the season at Rangiotu on Saturday, gaining a meritorious victory over Horowhenua by 22 to 17. The latter, as usual, fielded a very fine team and for the first spell play was very open, Te Kawau leading by 10 to 9. In the second spell a fine exhibition of basketball was given by both teams and piay was fast and open. The Te Kawau team gave their supporters a pleasant surprise by developing sound combination to run out winners by five goals. In the match between the B teams, Horowhenua turned the tables, winning by 18 to 8. Mr. Roy Algar was referee in both matches. Te Kawau v. Feilding The selector, Mr. J. Hill, has chosen the following teams to represent Te Kawau against Feilding, at Feilding, on Saturday. Te Kawau A Team. —Goal, T. Hammond (Marton), E. Gimblett (Rangiotu), R. Hill (Taikorea); centre, M. Down (Marton), E. Gloyn (Rongotea), J. Glasgow (Kopane); defence, D. Sargisson (Rangiotu), L. Churchill (Rongotea). V. Scott (Glen Oroua). Te Kawau B Team.—Goal, J. Scott (Glen Oroua), I. Murphy (Taikorea), K. Partridge (Marton); centre, J. Prentice (Kopane), L. Cook (Rangiotu), M. Simmonds (Rangiotu); defence, M. Dear (Rongotea), P. Gimblett (Rangiotu), P. Gray (Taikorea). Emergencies: P. Upton (Glen Oroua), G. Jepson (Rangiotu), E. Webb (G.OJ