MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 85, Issue 188, 12 August 1941, Page 3

MARTON NOTES

LADIES’ BASKETBALL SEALED HANDICAP COMPETITION. Although the Te Kawau Basketball Association's championship competition has finished, the executive has decided to hold a sealed handicap ccnspetition before the end of the season. The draw is: August 9, Glen Oroua v. Rongotea in Glen Oroua, Kopane v. Bulls in Kopane, Marton a bye; August 16, Marton v. Glen Oroua in Marton, Kopane v. Rongotea in Rongotea, Bulls a bye; August 23, Marton v. Bulls, in Bulls, Gien Oroua v. Kopane in Kopane, Rongotea a bye; August 30, Rongotea v. Marton in Rongotea, Gkr Oroua v. Bulls in Glen Oroua, Kopane a bye; September 6, Kopane v. Marton in Marton. Rongotea v. Bulls in Bulls. Glen Oroua a bye. PATRIOTIC SHOP TO-DAY. FOR PRISONERS OF WAR PARCELS. The Bonny Glen-Fern Flats and the south-western portion of Marton will hoi- 1 a patriotic shop in the old auction rooms, opposite the Post Guice to-day lot the purpose of proving tunas fr parcels for prisoners of ..ar. Tile siiop wiil be under the su-ci vision of Mrs. Walter Simpson. A special eiiort is being made in mysl< . parcels by a sub-committee and t.i: raffle competitions are well worth patronising. OLD BOYS' FOOTBALL CLUB DANCE. There was another good attendance at the Marton Old Boys’ Football Club dance at the Druids’ Hall on Saturday evening. Tiie music supplied by Mr. Lawton Barry's orchestra was very much appreciated and the supper provided by the Jadies was all that could be desired. The Monte Carlos were won by Mr. Brider and Miss O. Webb and Mr. Connolly and Miss E. Jones. Mr. J. Duncan made an efficient M.C. WASTE PAPER CONSIGNMENT. On Saturday afternoon the staff ol Mr. T. Barton's grocery store had a very busy time in packing and transporting to the Marton Junction Railway Station a consignment of 31 tons of waste paper, cardboard, etc., for Wellington. The consignment included a large quantity of counter books, weeklies, dailies, and cardboard of all descriptions. Further contributions may be left at Mr. T. Barton’s store.

HAWKESTONE LYDIES’ GOLI CLUB. STROKE AND PUTTING COMPETITIONS. The following is the draw for a stroke and putting competition to be played to-morrow by the Hawkestone Ladies’ Golf Club:—Miss Cumdins v. Mrs. Knox; Mrs. Ball v. Mrs. Frederick; Mrs. Evans v. Mrs. Wili'ams; Mrs. Franke v. Mrs. Kendrick; Mrs. Green v. Mrs. Gray; Mrs. McLean v. Mrs. Knox; Mrs. Wilson v. Miss Hogan; Mrs. Winchcombe v. Miss McDonald; Mrs. Payne v. Mrs. Mason; Miss Wales v. Miss Robins; Miss Lound v. Miss Calver; Miss Cameron v. Miss Way. Last week’s L.G.U. competition was won by Mrs. Knox, 108-36-72; Mrs. Winchcombe, 99-18-81; Miss Wales, 122-35-87. MARTON DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS BALL. The annual children’s fancy dress ball of the Marton District High School wiil be held in the Civic Theatre, Marton, to-morrow (Wednesday) evening. There will be dancing for the children from 6.30 to 9.15 p.m. and tickets are one shilling each. Adults will take the floor at 9.30 p.m. and continue till 1 o'clock, and the prices o' admission are gents 2s 6d, ladies 2. A special charge of one shilling will be made for onlookers. An excellent supper wiil be provided by the ladies’ committee. Mr. Lawton Barry's orchestra will provide a first-class programme for the children’s and adults’ dances. A FAREWELL DANCE. IN HONOUR OF MR. AND MRS. J. BERRY. The residents of South Makirikiri district attended in strong force on Saturday evening at a farewell dance tendered to Mr. and Mrs. J. Berry, at Mr. A. Stuart's woolshed, "Runnymede.” During the evening, Mr. A. Stuart referred to the assistance rendered by Mr. and Mrs. Berry at dances and sicial functions during their long residence in the district. Their services had been freely given and much appreciated by the settlers. He wished their guests every prosperity pud happiness in their new home at Parewanui, and on behalf of those assembled Mr. Stuart presented Mr. and Mis. Berry with two fireside chairs and a cheque, whilst little Shirley Free presented Mrs. Berry with a oeautiful bouquet. In replying, Mr. Berry thanked them for their handsome gifts and said if their services were required at any functions they would be only too pleased to assist. The audience responded with the singing of "For They’re Jolly Good Fellows."

The music for the dances was provided by Messrs. G. Franke, L. Wilhelm. W. Berry, C. Gibbs and Le Grove and Miss Bostock. A Monte Carlo was won by Miss A. Gibbs and Mr. J. Stuart. Mr. G. Bertram acted as M.C. The ladies of the district provided an excellent supper and a pleasant evening was spent. BUSINESS NOTICES. Mr. C. H. Lee, auctioneer, Marton, wants to purchase a portable stone crusher, suitable for a crusher run. Mr. A. G. Harris, land agent, Marton, advertises several desirable properties for sale, also 156 bales of good hay. RANGITIKEI RUGBY. FINAL FOR THIRD-CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS. The Marton Old Boys and Bulls Thirds concluded the competition for their championship with an equal number of points, and the final was played on Saturday, August 2, at Marton, when a draw resulted. It has now been arranged that a second'

final will be played between the above team on the Bulls Domain on Saturday next, commencing at 3 p.m. On Saturday, August 23, the Rangitikei third grade representative team wil itravel to Wanganui for a return match with the Wanganui third grade representative team. PATRIOTIC CLAY BIRD SHOOT. A PROFIT OF £2O. A clay bird competition organised by Messrs. C. C. McDonald, N. and J. Crabb and E. White on Messrs. Crabb Bros.’ property, Tutaenui Road, Marton, on Saturday afternoon exceeded all expectations and a prolit o£ over £2O will be available for patriotic purposes. In perfect weather the shooting was of a very high standard and possibles were registered in many instances. There were 24 competitors from Taihape, Hunterville, Kimbolton, Wanganui and Marton and district. Trophies were donated by Messrs. A. Gracie, J. Hammond, E. Caulton, H. T. Whale, R. W. Marshall, W. Stewart, R. Simpson, Crabb Bros, and Mrs. D. Crabb, nen., and donations bj Messrs. R. Turner and J. Duncan. The secretarial duties were carried out by Mr. R. A. Wilson and afternoon tea was supplied by the wives ol the committee. A sweepstake (5 birds) was divided between D. Missen, H. Belk, J. H. Duncan (Taihape), C. C. McDonald, J. Crabb and lan Brice (Marton), with the possible. The second shoot (5 birds) was won by N. Crabb with D. Missen (Taihape), second. The third shoot (5 birds), was won by H, Belk (Taihape) and J. Hammond (Marton), with the possible. The fourth shoot (6 birds) was won by R. Hammond (Marton) and L. Duckworth (Marton) second. The fifth shoot (5 birds) was won by E. Duncan (Taihape) with E. White (Marton) second. The sixth shoot (5 birds) was won by J. H. Duncan with C. Tound (Marton) second. A final sweepstake was won by D. Missen (Taihape). MARTON HOME GUARD BATTALION. A COMPANY’S. SHOOTING COMPETITION'. In addition to the Marton Battalion's Cup. that is now being competed for on the miniature range at Marton Junction, the A Company have been donated a cup for competition between their four platoons (Nos I, 2, 3 and 4). The scores will be computed on 90 per cent, of the full strength of each platoon. On Friday night No. 1 platoon (South Makirikiri) averaged 50.3 out of a possible 70 for the men who fired, but as they were eight men short of their 90 per cent, their score was only 39.4. The same deduction applies to No. 2 platoon (Bonny Glen) who were five men short of their 90 per cent, and scored 38.3. Nos. 3 and 4 platoons will shoot next Friday at the miniature rifle range, and it behoves all members to attend in full force.

RANGITIKEI ELECTORATE Mr. E. B. Gordon, M.P. for Rangitikei, addressed a meeting of electors at the Kakatahi School on Saturday afternoon. Mr. R. O. Montgomerie presided over an attendance of about fifty electors. Mr. Gordon gave an address on the political questions of the day, the probability of an election and on the war situation.

Mr. Arthur Way, organising secretary, referred to the work being carried out by the New Zealand National Party and how it effected the Rangitikei district, stating that, as the Rangitikei Electorate Committee had selected Mr. Gordon as their candidate for the next elections, the work of organising has been carried out in a manner that reflected great credit on the branches. Hearty votes of thanks were accorded the speakers and the ladies entertained those present at afternoon tea. MARTON PATRIOTIC COMMITTEE FAREWELL TO SOLDIERS ON LEAVE An invitation is extended by the Zone M Patriotic Committee to the general public to attend a farewell function to local soldiers on leave, at the Civic Theatre, Marton, to-morrow (Wednesday), August 13, at 10.30 a.m. MARTON AUCTION MART Mr. C. H. Lee will offer by public auction at his mart, at 1.30 to-day, a varied assortment of good furniture, poultry, vegetables, etc. On Friday, August 15, at 1.30 p.m., Mr. Leo will offer by public auction the Marton railway library, which consists of over 1000 books, in lots to suit purchasers. CIVIC THEATRE, MARTON. “ADVENTURE IN DIAMONDS.” “Adventure in Diamonds" starring beautiful Isa Miranda and George Bret is an exciting picture fast with action and was filmed in Africa amongst the diamond mines and the story centres around the intrigue of a gang trying to smuggle precious stones from the mines. Isa Miranda is the leader of the gem thieves who are keeping the police of two continents on the jump and George Brent appears as an excitement craving young flying-officer who risks his reputation and later his life for the lovely lady jewel thief. To complete a most satisfying bill of fare there is a Cinesound Review,.Stone Age Cartoon, Grantland Rice Sportlignt and a Paramount Pictorial. This programme shows Tuesday only.