MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 85, Issue 230, 30 September 1941, Page 3

MARTON NOTES

RANGITIKEI LADIES’ HOCKEY ASSOCIATION DANCE AND PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES One of the principal attractions atthe Rangitikei Ladies’ Hockey Association’s annual dance on Friday even-1 ing in the Druids’ Hall will be the I presentation of trophies won during ■ the 1941 season. The winners were; Lingfield Rose; Bowl (7-a-side). Kia Ora; Athletic! Rose Bowl (11-a-side), United-Tutae-nui; Hinemoa Rose Bowl and seven silver buttons. Kia Ora; Southfield Cup (for main competition), Kia Ora; Winton Challenge Cup. retained by Kia Ora (this cup was at. stake for eight matches, which were all won by Kia Ora). The music for the dance will be supplied by Mr. Lawlor Barry’s Orchestra, and the ladies will have charge of the supper. CATHOLIC EUCHRE TOURNEY The final of a series of games at the St. Francis’ Church euchre tourney was held on Thursday last, when the aggregate prize was won by Mr. F. S. J. Amer. The evening's winners were Mr. H. Bosselmann anti Mrs. Worsop and the consolation awards went to Mrs. H. Lunn and Mr. Fyfe. Another series will commence on Thursday evening next. ST. .JOHN AMBULANCE DANCE In returning thanks on behalf of St. John Ambulance at the dance at “Runnymede” on Saturday Superintendent F. Lawson referred to the excellent financial result of the dance, of over £2O. and which was due to the members of the South MakirikiriRonnv Glen branch of the Women’s Division of N.Z.F.U., who were responsible for the organising and the supervising of the supper. They were also grateful to Mr. A. Stuart for his loyal assistance and free use of his woolshed and they were accorded hearty acclamation. POREWA CRICKET CLUB The annual meeting of the Porewa Cricket Club was held on Monday evening, Mr. D. A. Cameron presiding over a good attendance, considering the number of members who are on active service. The report stated that the cricket season had proved successful as far as the Porewa Club was concerned, their team winning the Rangitikei senior competition. More members had joined the military forces, including P. L. Marshall, V. Smith, and P. Rutherford. The report appealed to all retired former members of the club to return and help to keep the game alive. The balance-sheet showed a small loss on the year's operations.

The election of officers resulted:— President, Mr. D. A. Cameron; vicepresidents, Messrs. H. F. Arkwright, ML E. Simpson, G. Oliver, R. P. Sherriff, A. E. Smith, J D. Smith, G, L. Marshall, P Chapman and Rev. W. Raine; captain and selector, Mr. M. Marshall; vice-captain, Mr. A. Fuller-ton-Smith; secretary and treasurer, Mr. R. Parkinson, hon. auditor. Mr. J. H. C. Broad; delegates to Rangitikei Cricket Association, Messrs. M. Marshall, A. Fullerton-Smith, D. A. Cameron and R. Parkinson; committee, Messrs. M. Marshall, A. B. Marshall and B. Gray. It was decided to enter a team for the Manley Cup competition. A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. J. H. C. Broad for his services as

auditor. SALE AT AUCTION MART The attention of carpet buyers is drawn to the outstanding carpets being offered at C. H. Lee's auction mart. Marton, to-day, at Dr. G. F. Finlay’s sale of household furniture and effects. FUNDS RAISED FOR NAVY LEAGUE A ready response was received from travellers by Marton girls on Saturday afternoon at the railway station, when fresh spring flowers were offered for sale in the form of decorative boxes, button-holes and in bunches. The money raised is to go to the “shop” day being run by the Rangitikei branch of the Navy League in October. The flowers were prepared by Mrs. H. J. Gould and Misses D. Awdry and D. Hammond, and the flower-sellers were Misses V. Rawson, G. Rickman, R. Gould. P. Gould, Molly Shannon and Mary Shannon. PARADE OF B COMPANY A full parade of B Company of the Marton Home Guard will be held in the old billiard room, Broadway, at 7.30 to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, to receive instructions in connection with the manoeuvres to be held on Sunday next. A full muster is requested. MARTON HOME GUARD. BATTALION SHOOTING COMPETITION. The first round of another series of the Marton Home Guard battalion team's shooting competition resulted in a win for No. 10 platoon with an ' average of 73.9. Following are the detailed results:— No. 10 Platoon.—G. Oldfield 68, W. McChesney 68, K. Adams 67, E. Adams 67 H. McLean 66, K. Kerr 65, R. Wilson 64, C. Grubb 61, C. Black 58, B. Hooker 55. Average, 73.9 No. 3 Platoon—S. Morrison 69, Collins 69, G. Morrison 66, E. Kelly 66, G. Orton 66, Blackler 65, H. Morrison 65, A. Poppe 63, J. D. Smith 62, G. I Mclndoe 61, R. Gardner 61, Rees 60, ;N. Dexter 59, Lee 59. Average 72. j No. 5 Platoon. —C. M. Holdaway 68. IL. Torrens 68, McMillan 66, R. W- ■ Atmore 65, Dixon 66, B. Bensemann 65. C. G. Griffin 65, Palmer 64, W. Cobham 64, R. T. Harper 63. Average 68.9. No. 6 Platoon.—A. Knox 69, W. R. McNab 66, W. Czepanski 68, E. Nitschke 66, R. Fullerton-Smith 65, V. Field 65, E. Gudopp 65, E. Sayers 64, R. C. Ball 62, A. C. Hill 61. Average 71. No. 4 Platoon.—K. Coles 70, M. Whale 69, L. McKinnon 69, C. Dahlberg 69, R. Simpson 68, J. Nitschke 68, F. Death 67, R. Harris 67, D. Carson 66. J. Lampp 65, C. Carson 61, O. Carson 61. G. Nicholson 60, L. Coleman 60. H. Coleman 59. B. Dodds 59. Two men short. No. 9 Platoon.—D. Brace 69, Decke 1 66, J. Brace 63. C. Hobbs 62, L. Ward

62, Rayner 62, R. Butt 61, C. Harris 59, N. Morris 58. Average 675. No. 7 Platoon.—C. Preese 69, N. Shelton 68; A. Dales 65, C. C. McDonald 65. H. Grut 65, Laurenson 65, N. Crabb 62, G. Woods 62. Average 70.1. No. 4 Platoon.—A. Bridges 69, M. C. Amadio 69, K. Coles 69. D. Rowe 67, D. Welsh 67. J. Griffin 66, Grey 66, F. Maber 64, A. C. Vile 61, H. Gower 61, N. Peachey 61, A. Fullerton-Smith 60. Average 69.66. Snipers’ Platoon.—C. Gower 70, P, Frederick 70. A. Wing 70, E. Miller 69, F. Deighton 69, J. Morris 69, A. M. Howard 68, L. H. S. Marshall 68, W. Rankin 68, A. Govenlock 67, L. Sanders 67, A. Kelly 65, K. Scoon 62. J. Crabb 61, D. Sladden 65. Three men under strength. CIVIC THEATRE, MARTON “ 'TIL WE MEET AGAIN” “ ’Til We Meet Again.” co-starring Merle Oberon and George Brent, makes its local debut to-day at the Civic Theatre. Featured in the stellar cast are Pat O’Brien, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Binnie Barnes and Frank McHugh. The poignant and. tender love story begins in Hongkong. At the Bar of All Nations, Dan and Joan (the roles played by Brent and Miss Oberon), meet over a cocktail. It is a hail and farewell meeting, for she is sailing back to San Francisco immediately. They part, and Dan runs straight into the waiting hands of Steve Burke (Pat O’Brien), a detective who has trailed him all over the world since Dan, sentenced to death for murder, had escaped on his way to San Quentin. So Dan and Joan meet again on the boat, but. she doesn’t know he’s a prisoner, for Burke allows him the freedom of the ship. He. on his part, doesn’t know that she has a heart ailment which may cut off her life at any moment. Both know, however, that every moment they have together is breathlessly important.

MARTON CRICKET CLUB At the annual meeting of the Marton Cricket Club the following new members were elected: Messrs. E. Henderson, C. Hobbs, E. Lewis, W. Sanders, J. Mallett, B. Harper, B. Smart, and J. Horgan. A bat, presented by Mr. P. Wootton, to be given to the player giving the most outstanding performance of the season, is to be open for competition this season. It was decided to write to the Wanganui Cricket Club offering to play a match in Marton and asking the club to select a date. An invitation is to be sent Hunterville cricketers to play for the club this season. Subscriptions were fixed at 25s for seniors and 7s 6d for juniors, the amounts to include ground fees. The secretary reported that letters of sympathy had been sent to Mr. G. L. Marshall on the deaths of his two sons on active service—Corporal H. Marshall and Flying-Officer G. Marshall, and to Mr. D. B. Sladden on the death of his mother. Votes of thanks were accorded Mr. D. B. Sladden for his work as auditor and Mr. R. Lewis as secretary. SUCCESSFUL BRIDGE EVENING. A successful bridge evening was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. ,1. A. Bush, Marton, on Saturday evening, 13 tables were occupied and the winners were Mrs. Callan and Mr. Harper, the consolation prizes being awarded to Miss Bush and Mr. Fuller. Competitions were won by Miss J. Sutcliffe (cigarettes) and Mrs. G. Morris (bag). Mrs. Kelsey won the hidden number prize. The proceeds are in aid of St. John Ambulance shop to be held in November for surgical dressings. HAVVKESTONE LADIES’ GOLF CLUB. DRAW FOR L.G.U. MEDAL. The following is the draw for the L.G.U. competition to be played on Thursday:—Mrs. Ball v. Mrs. McLean; Miss Cummins v. Miss Robins; Mrs. Franke v. Mrs. Evans; Mrs. Winchcombe v. Mrs. Williams; Mrs. Kendrick v. Mrs. Knox; Miss McDonald v.

Mrs. Payne; Mrs. Green v. Mrs. Frederick; Mrs. Gray v. Mrs. Mason; Miss Hogan v. scorer; Miss Lound v. Miss Way; Miss Calver v. scorer. The results of the bisque bogey played last week were: Mrs. Franke 2 up, Mrs. Wilson 1 up, Miss Hogan, Mrs. Knox and Miss Robins all square. SOLDIERS’ PARCELS FUND Further contributions have been received as follows for the soldiers' parcels’ fund by Mr. C. C. McDonald: J.W., ss; Mr. and Mrs. Green, £l, and Mr. H. G. Briant, £l.