TO-MORROWS RUGBY

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 90, Issue 166, 19 July 1946, Page 2

TO-MORROWS RUGBY

TWO LEADING TEAMS MEET AT KAKARKI The principal Rugby attract ion in Rangitikei to-morrow will be the game at Kakariki between Hirnterville and Rangatahi seniors, the leading teams in the competition. Last time these teams met Hunterville was victorious by seven points to nil. At Marton the two local senior teams will be in action and Athletic, fresh from their great victory over Hunterville last week, and very keen to wipe out. the defeat suffered at the hands of Marton in the first round. The score was 6-3. Ohingaiti have to make Ihe long journey to play Bulls on the latter’s Domain. The curtain-raiser on Marton Park is being provided by the Marton and Rangatahi juniors, while Athletic travel to Hunterville to supply the main Rugby attraction in that centre for the afternoon. Two third grade matches are set down for decision on the cricket ground, the early encounter being between A.T.C. and M.D.H.S. and the second game between Marton and Bulls. Flock House will have as visitors the Rata team, and this completes the football programme for the afternoon in Rangitikei. Teams to hand re:

Marton Juniors: Thomson, Goldsmith, Tua, Burberv, Dallas, Kane, Knight, Keystone, Thomson, Smith, Stafford, Allison, Fowler, Muir. Daynes, Thompson, Andrew. Players are requested to be al Marton Park at 1 p.m.

A.T.C.: Wapp. Wood, Welsh, McFarlane, Dallas, Lethbridge, Nitschkc, Downs, Barr, Keeble, Simcox. Pull, Cooper, Rouse, Large. Emergency, Short. Any player unavailable to notify W. Large, ’phone 2119. Athletic Seniors: J. Hutton. M. Whale, R. Whale. K. Coies. W. Taite, P. Paurini, T. Parawhiti. G. Willcox, T. Reremoana, P. Wrigglesworth, D. Hart. H. McLean. T. Kane. F. Calkin. I. Ngarangionp, S. Davis. J. Jobberns. Marton Seniors: P. Johnston, T. Stewart, J. Barry, N. Northover, M. Wysocki, R. «'ane. D. McLennan, R. Morrison. F. Morrison. E, Zander, K. Lamnp, N. Miles. R. Fit tier, D. Stewart. L. Raines. Reserves: L. Coleman and P. Kitney.

RANGITIKEI MAORIS BEAT TAIHAPE

The Rangitikei Rugby Maori representatives were successful in their challenge match for the Whenuaroa Shield against Taihape, at Taihape, on Wednesday, winning the match by 11 points to 6. It was a hard game, punctuated by frequent bright, passing bouts. N. Williams and E. Ashton scored tries for the visitors, Ashton converting his own try. F. Kumeroa drop-kicked a goal from a penalty. Taihape’s points came from a try by D. McCarthy and a penalty goal by P. Hekenui.

F. Kumeroa was the best Rangitikei player. His work at half-back enabled the backs to initiate many bright movements. D. McCarthy, Taihape centre, was the pick of the home side. J. Potaka was well watched by Taihape and had little opportunity to show his form. JET PLANE OVER TOWN The appearance of lhe Gloster Meteor jet-propelled aircraft over Marton this week created considerable interest. The peculiar roar of the two jet engines soon had Broadway tilled with office staffs, shoppers and shop assistants. While it did several circuits of tbe-town on Tuesday and Wednesday, its visit was of short duration yesterday, and by the time most people had made their way into the streets the plane was fast disappearing to the south. This aircraft, fresh from a demonstration tour of New Zealand airfields, is now based at Ohakea, where a number of pilots will receive conversion training of the new type of machine. TO-MORROW’S HOCKEY The Rangitikei ladies’ hockey championship will be advanced a further stage to-morrow. With a trip to Christchurch for the Dominion tournament al the end of August, the girls are all keen 1o show their best form and wi n the selectors' approval for the representative team. The meeting of United avid Hunterville on Marton Park is expected to be an interesting tussle to-morrow. The complete fixtures are:— United v. Hunterville, al Marton; Bulls v. Swifts, nt Feiiding; Huia v. Kia Ora. at Feiiding; Huimai a bye. Teams to hand are:— Kia Ora: S. Duncan, J. Childs, J. Apirana, H. Griffin, J. Lovelock. S. Thompson, E. Angus. D. Hammond. F. Stokes, D. Lloyd, H. Nitschke. Reserve, J. Henderson. Players to assemble at either Post Office or Production Engineering Company corner at 1.15 p.m.

BASKETBALL Basketball fixtures for to-morrow have heen announced as follows:-,-A grade: Marton v. M.D.H.S., at 2 p.m. (referee, Mrs. J. Orgias). B grade: Prirrufry v. M.D.H.S., al 2 p.m. (referee, Miss M. McChesney); Broadway v. Chenille (umpire, Miss M. Jamieson).

Arrangements are being made lor the Chenille team to visit Hunterville to play a team from that, town in a friendly game. The association is hopeful that. Hunterville will enter a team in the competition, and for lhe purpose of creating interest in lhe district it has been decided to send the Chenille team. Should the Chenille .learn go Io Hunterville. the B grade match between Broadway and Chenille will be postponed and a friendly game arranged between the two Broadway teams and players drawn from other clubs. In any case, there will he a practice match for Broadway A team at 2.45 p.m. Broadwav A: P. Brown, J. Towler. L. Wilhelm, R. Brown. Z Smith. D. Kimpton. R. Wasson. S. Harris, M. Czepanski. AMBULANCE POSTINGS The following are the Ambulance postings for to-morrow’s Rugby matches: - Marton Park (Rugby): Pte. L. Worsop; M.D.H.S.: Pte. W. Price; Kakariki: Sgl. W. Sanders. TABLE TENNIS The Marton B 3 table tennis team had a fairlv comfortable victory over Tutaenui B at Tutaenui on Wednesday night, winning the contest by 46 gamps to 18. AMBULANCE NOTES. (By “First Aid”). Once again examination time ha; arrived and last Monday evening ‘he Nursing Cadet Division held their annual P.F.A. and re-exams. I’cn candidates sal for lhe former examination and 28 girls for the ro-examina-tion. \vhi<‘h was conducted by I lie ;pnior ollicers of the Nursing and Ambulance Divisions, as well as the Cadet .ii '.eriniendenl and Cadet Otlicor, under whose direction the examination ■.as arranged. The ('Hirers of Hie Nursing Cadet Division wish to thank

those who assisted and also those who kindly donated supper, which made it possible to give the candidates a hot drink after their tests.

On Monday next at. 8 p.m. Dr. M. L. Benson will commence has lectures to the Senior Divisions, in preparation for their examinations and all members are notified of this lecture. The following Monday Mrs. F. R. H. Brice will deliver her final lecture to the Nursing Division on "Home Nursing.” On lhe same evening the ambulance division will parade at 7.30 p.m. On tha lighter side, we recall our worthy superintendent of the Ambulance Division showing up on Sunday last as a Rugby player, and his graceful piece of work in the mud was worthy of better comment. However, he was “on deck” on Monday for the examination, and assures us that Rugby is a great game. During the absence of lan Cobham. Mr. R. Penn is in charge of duties. Parades are as follows for Monday next: Nursing Cadets at 6.30 p.m. Senior, Dr. Benson’s lecture at 8 p.m. HARRIER RELAY RACE. To-morrow Ihe annual harrier relay race from Feiiding to Marton will be held between these two clubs, for the trophy donated by Mr. H. Moss, Tutaenui, Marton. The cup was last competed for in 1941, when ‘he Marton club was the successful winner. The race will start from the Feiiding Post Office at about 3.15 p.m. The Marton teams are:A team: G. Bromley, W. Hill, C. Simcox, F. Hill, T. Rivers, J. Fowler. B team: M. Griffin. D. Stent. J. Taylor. S. Christopher, D. Smith, 11. Moss. Cars will leave the Marton gasworks at 12.20 p.m. sharp. MARTON GOLF CLUB. The following is tfic draw for a bogey match to be played to-morrow, commencing at 1.15 p.m.: A. D. Ful-lerton-Smith, Simcox, and Caverhill; Coleman, Brown, and Rubery; Fenvvicke, Macklow, and Sladden; A. Ful-lerton-Smith, Morrison, and F. Christensen; Glasgow, Eves, and D. Cristensen; McFarlane, Gaisford, and Amon; Greig, Clarke, and Shannon; Simcox junr. and Corn foot. HAWK ESTONE LADIES’ GOLF CLUB COMPETITIONS. The first round of the competitions will commence to-morrow, the draw being as follows: Mrs. Franke v. Mrs. Ball, Miss McDonald v. Mrs. McLean, Mrs. Frederick v. Mrs. Knox, Mrs. Stroud v. Miss Wales. Miss Calver v. Miss Rush, Mrs. Kendrick v. Mrs. Slantiall, Mrs. Hemple.man v. Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. v. Mrs. Stewart’, Mrs. Murrow v. Miss Kelly, Miss Wav v. Miss Brown, Mrs. Shindler v. Mrs. Gracie. Last week’s stableford was won by Miss Bush 32 points, and Mrs. Murrow 30 points. HOAIESERV ICEMEN’S CLUB NIGHT The Marlon Homeservicemen’s Association’s fortnightly club night held in the Druids’ Hall on Wednesday attracted a good attendance of members. Cards and table tennis provided enjoyable entertainment. A competition was won by Messrs. C. Hunt, and Jarrat t. COMING EVENTS To-night (Friday): A doublQ feature programme showing finally to-night at Civic Theatre, "Three Men m White” ‘ and "The Return of Wild Bill.” Saturday, July 20: Marton Gun Club monthly shoot, at I p.m. Monday, July 22: Annual meeting of Marlon Bowling Club in Jockey Club room. Farewell evening lo Mr. and Mrs. J. 11. Ellery in Bulls Town Hall, organised by Bulls Combined 1 Sports Club. Saturday, July 27: Rangitikei Hunt ; Club steeplechase meeting on Marlon > racecourse. Wednesday, July .“•I: Hunt Club bail in Civic Theatre. Saturday, August 3: Point-to-point .Jeenlechase on Mr. L. 11. S. Mar- ; shall’s property, Fern Flats, Marton.