MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 89, Issue 215, 11 September 1945, Page 2

MARTON NOTES

BOXING NEWS

MARTON LADS WIN IHRKE BOUTS. It will be of considerable interest to all boxing enthusiasts in the revival ot this sport in Marton to learn that a team of local boys journeyed to Palmerston North on Saturday evening to cross gloves with the lads from that town. The Marton team was successful in winning three out of the four bouts that, they contested, wins being secured by B. Phillips, .B Knapp and D. Down. As these lads have only been in training for six weeks, it reflects great credit to their training, when they could turn out boys in such a short time, and next year should see a very strong team competing from this town.

Besides winning three lights they were also successful in winning a special trophy presented by the Manawatu Association for the contestant with the best straight left, the winner being B. Phillips. Although one bout was lost by a very small margin it was rated to be one of the best amateur bouts ever witnessed in Palmerston North, and the boys received a wonderful ovation on leaving the ring. Some good bouts slwuld be witnessed at Marton in November, when the local lads will again be seen in action. RACING in the middle east At. the committee meeting of the Marlon Jockey Club on Friday evening, Corporal P. W. Briant gave some very interesting details in connection with race meetings held in Alexandra and Cairo, where they have two racecourses and race every Saturday and Sunday. “It was very strange at the start on account of the different systems of betting being the parimutuel and the win and place. The jockeys are practically the same at each meeting. A popular style of betting is the twin totalisator, and as long as they run lirst and second or second and lirst, they pay out and the odds are a good deal better and was very popular with the public. The fields are similar in number to those of New Zealand, the biggest field being in the vicinity of sixteen. There are a good number of horses in work in order to keep the sport going. There is also a double totalisator operated on four sets of the races. The smallest bet is 2s but 10s betting was very popular and up to £5,” stated Corporal Briant. In Rorqe Corporal Briant paid a visit to the trotting meetings, which are worked on a similar scale to New Zealand. Photographs are taken of the finishes fro m t he top of the judge’s box, and are used as evidence in the case of an inquiry. WELCOME-HOME DANCE. The welcome-home dance organised by the South Makirikiri-Bonny Glen branch of the W.D.F.U. to returned soldiers in the above district attracted a large attendance at the Victory Hall on Saturday evening, and proved most successful. Mr. W. C. Whittington, who made an efficient M.C., extended a hearty welcome to the Services personnel. As this was the first function here since the cessation of hostilities, we met with a feeling of thankfulness and modest pride and thankful that they would not have to send away more boys from New Zealand and their pride in the achievement of the boys who had left these shores. He thought that after many years of Army life and as prisoners of war they might find it difficult to settle down civil lite. They had done their ctuty honourably on the battlefield and he was sure they would settle down again to civil life. The Government was genuine in its desire to help them, but the whole position rested with the returned men, who still had a job to do. Bright music was rendered by Marks’ Orchestra and Mrs. Bostock assisted with extras. A Monte Carlo was won by Miss E. Moffitt and Mr. J. Patching and the Lucky Gay Gordons by Miss Rita Arapere and Mr G. Wells. An excellent supper was supplied under the supervision of the ladies’ committee of the above branch of the W.D.F.U.

Among those present were Captain E. H. Simpson, Corp]. P. W. Briant. Privates C. R. Wasson, A. S. W’asson, K. Nielsen. ADULT FANCY DRESS DANCE.

According to our “town reporter,” there promises to be a large attendance at the plain, fancy and masked dance to be held in the Victory Hall to-morrow (Wednesday). Costumes are being made and masks are easilymade from black cloth a reminder of grim days, black-out paper. Marks’ Orchestra of five has been engaged, and a dainty supper will be in charge of the ladies. The Grand March will commence al 9.30 and dancing will continue until 1 a.m. Residents are well reminded of this function, which is under the direction of the SI. John Ambulance, by various posters in the town. Admission is 2s 6d. RAILWAY FOOTBALL. MARTON v. WANGANUI.

In a return game played during the week-end at Marton the Wanganui fifteen defeated Marton by 17 to 8. Marton, playing against, the sun, opened the scoring when Meachen, receiving the ball out of the ruck, made a splendid run down the line to score behind the posts. His kick was successful. 5-—O. Play was confined at this stage to the Martonians twentylive. White, Marton’s full-back, had to receive first aid and retired from the field. Knapp replaced him and throughout played a good gam? as half-back. Rodgers scored for Wanganui and R. Head converted. s—o. From the bad’..; P.odg?is was sent, over again in the corner, the kick failed and the Wanganui forwards were attacking. R. Head crossed the Marton line and the score was 11—5 at half time. The Hoad brothers were prominent and L. Head grounded the ball for Wanganui soon after half time and R. Head, in scoring again in the corner, made the score 17—5. Marton was, al this stage, attacking, and several times were on the point of scoring. Fifield eventually scored in the corner. There was no further score when Referee F. Adams called time, thp final score being 17—8 in favour of Wanganui.

The Wanganui visitors were entertained by the Marton team after the game and the friendly spirit in whichthe game was played was remarked on by both sides. The Marton team was as follows: McManus. Dallas, Sommerville, Fit tier, Paul, Gibbs, Lore, Burgess Nicholls, Walsh, Birgby, Fifield Meachen. Byers, White. Reserve: Knapp. ' MARTON CROQUET CLUB FLAG

Another enjoyable card evening was hold in the Victory Hall supper room. The winners were Mrs Holmes. Messrs W. J. Morris E. Hayhow, and W. H. Crothers. The consolation prizes went to Mrs. 11. J. Moore and Mr. L. Gibbs. Competitions were won by Mrs. L. True, Mrs. Dornbusch and Mr. R. J. Callan. As the hall is needed for a “welcome home” on September 20, the next eard evening will bo held on October 4. BASKETBALL. STAFF v. PUPILS. An Friday last a basketball match between staff members of the Marton District High School and the Secondary A team, was witnessed by the \\holo school, as well as bv outside spectators, and the game caused much

amusement. The teachers, arrayed in various apparel, ranging from khaki and white shorts to gym. dresses, marched on to the court defiantly. The staff’s win, 8 -6. was due mainly to the advantage height of the goalies, who really were quite good at shooting goals. The school players were often misled by the lady teachers, who looked very girlish in their uniforms. MARTON GASWORKS. Applications are invited by the Marton Borough Council for the position of stoker at the Marton gasworks. VIC TORY HALL BOOKINGS. Wednesday, September 12, Victory Hall plain and fancy dress dance. Saturday, September 15, Labour Party dance. Wednesday Sept. 19, Private dance. Thursday, Sept. 20, Marton R.S.A. welcame-home dance. Thursday, Sept. 27, Victory Hall ball.