Marton District

Wanganui Chronicle, 3 December 1946, Page 2

Marton District

•CHRONICLE” OFFICE: JOCKEY CLUB ROOMS, BROADWAY. Telephone 2301. CHRISTMAS SHOOT FOR GUN CLUB A decision to hold a Christmas shoot on Sunday, December 22, was made at the annual meeting of the Marton Gun Club on Thursday night. Several trophies were donated, including a goose and a turkey. The matter of drawing Up a suitable programme was left to Messrs. G. Lampp and E White. Officers elected were:— Patron, Mr. G. Avery; president, Mr. N. Crabbe; vice-presidents, Messrs. C. C. McDonald and A. Way; secretary, Mr. R. Wilson; treasurer, Mr. A. J. Petrie; captain, Mr. C. C. McDonald; official trapper, Mr. C. Pidwell; committee, Messrs. W. Twigg senr., E. White, G. Lampp, C. A. Rote, I. Brice, J. Hammond; handicapper, Mr. N. Crabbe; referee, Mr. W. Twigg, senr.; auditor, Mr. C. C. McDonald; programme committee, Messrs. E. White and G. Lampp. Subscriptions were fixed at 10s for active members and 5s for non-active members. Mr. C. C. McDonald referred to the efficient work of the secretary, Mr. R. Wilson, and said that members were indebted to him. In appreciation of his services, a suitable presentation was made to Mr. Wilson. Tributes to the work of the president, Mr, N. Crabb, were paid by the chairman, Mr. C. C. McDonald, and the treasurer, Mr. A. J. Petrie, when proposing the re-election of Mr. Crabb. The success of the first year's operations, since the resuscitation of the club, was mainly due to the personal influence of Mr. Crabb, who had travelled around the various district clubs and by the many friendships formed had been able to secure the services of outside shooters at the club's matches, said the speaker's. Mr. Crabb had done considerable spade work in reviving the club, particularly in relation to the grounds. The club is to resume its activities towards the end of January. It was pointed out that the club last season did not start until the winter months and the benefit of the fine weather was lost. An earlier start was therefore recommended. A beautiful fruit bowl made of New Zealand woods was presented to the club for competition by Mr. P. Rhodes, and a vote of thanks was passed accordingly, It was decided that the trophy be competed for at a series of three handicap shoots of 15 birds, each shoot to embody a sweepstake and the highest aggregate of the three shoots to be determined the winner. The president made the presentation of the following trophies: Club championship, Mr. B. Thompson; run-ner-up, Mr. N. Crabb; junior championship, Mr. A. Fitzgerald; runnerup, G. Stubbs; novice shoot, Mr. G. Lampp; Sutcliffe Bros, trophy, Mr. lan Brice; second novice shoot, Mr. Ross Hammond. NOVEMBER WAS A WET MONTH IN MARTON. That last month, recognised as the first month of summer, was very wet, is demonstrated by the figures made available by Mr. R. Dukeson, Marton. The amount of rain which fell in November, 6.05 inches, was nearly four inches in excess of that for the same period last year, 2.08 inches, and almost double the averaga for the eleventh month of tne year, 3.85. The average yearly rainfall is 39.50 Inches, but already this year 46.77 inches of rain has fallen, compared with the average 36.16 inches. The rainfall for the first 11 months of last year was 39.86 inches. Rain fell on 17 days last month, more than twice the number for November, 1945, when rain fell on eight days. The average Is 14 days. The heaviest fall was recorded on November 28, with 1.23 inches. Rain fell as follows: Ist. .31, 4th. .19, sth. .03, Bth .40, 9th. .04, 11th. .09, 12th. .29, 13th. .10, 14th. .57 15th. .11, 16th. .27, 17th. .95, 18th. .96, 19th, .27, 26th. .06, 28th. 1.23, 29th. .18. FINAL CARD EVENING FOR CROQUET CLUB. Last Thursday was the final night for the series or card evenings held in the Victory Hall, Marton, by the Croquet Club, during the winter. The evenings have proved successful both from a social and financial point of view. The winners on Thursday were: Mesdam.es A. Hounsell, S. Hunt, D. Lea and Mr. A. Kimpton. The consolations went to Mesuames R. Callan, Hart. G. Osborne and Mr. C. Price, and the mystery parcel to Mrs. Whitmore, Mr. and Mrs. S. Whale and Mr. Allan Stantiall. The lucky seat was won by Mr. W. Rankin and competitions by Mr. A Kimpton, Mrs. G. Denbow and Mr. S. Whale. As this was the final night a dainty supper was served by the members, after which Mrs. F. Hempieman, president of the Croquet Club thanked all who had helped to make the card evening such a success. PERSONAL Mr. W. P. Gamlin, who is to be a curate at Marton, was ordained a deacon at a social service in St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Wellington on Saturday. The ordination was taken by the Bishop of Nelson, the Rt. Rev. P. W. Stephenson, the ordinand was presented by the Archdeacon of Wellington, the Ven. E. J. Rich, and the sermon was preached by the Vicar of Wadestown, the Rev. L. N. Watkins. Rev. Nigel Williams, Vicar of St. Stephen's Church, Marton, attended the ceremony. TURAKINA TENNIS CLUB. Tlie dance organised by the Turakina'Tennis Club in the town hall on Saturday night proved a great success. The music was provided by Marks’ orchestra. Several novelty dances were introduced including a lucky •spot waltz which was won by Mr. J. Mitchell and Miss M. Hainsworth and a competition won by Mr. J. Major and Miss D. Lumsden. Supper was provided by the lady members of the club and Mr. J. Waitere acted as Masler of Ceremonies. The club intends to hold another dance on. December 14. MARTON A ANj) P SHOW. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1917. Schedules for the Marton District A. and P. Association's show to be held on Marlon Racecourse on Wednesday, January 29, 1947, have now been printed and can be obtained on application io the secretary, Mr A. Way, P.O. Box 3, Marton. DANCE RECITAL TO-MORROW. A reminder is given that the plan for the Joyce Hayward School of Dancing recital to be Held in the Civic Theatre. Marton, to-morrow night, is at the Majestic Cafe in High Street, and is filling rapidly. Intending pations are advised to book early, as this show will provide Martonians with an

opportunity of soejng local talent in action as well as a number of pupils from Bulls and Feilding. Both these latter towns have seen the display, and voted it an excellent effort, the costuming being very attractive. Highland pipers will provide the music for the national dancing. Admission prices are 2s 6d and Is 6d with children Is. DIVER INJURED AT ONEPUHI. When a Maori youth dived from the Onepuhi Bridge on Sunday afternoon on the eastern side of the river, and struck the riverbed, he suffered cuts to his head and chest and an injured wrist. This particular place, where the youth dived has been one of the deepest parts in the river and has, in fact, been considered sufficiently safe to allow a diving board to be placed beneath the bridge. At present however, the river appears to have shoaled up the pool. COMING EVENTS. To-day (Tuesday): Showing at Civic Theatre. "The Song of Bernadette.” this afternoon and evening; a wonderful motion picture. Beginning of a week’s jubilee celebrations at Huntley School. Christmas Fair at Druids' Hall, Marton, under auspices of St. Francis' Church. Wednesday, pecember 4: Annual dancing recital by the pupils of the Joyce Hayward School of Dancing in Civic Theatre, Marton. Meeting of Turakina R.S.A, in club rooms. Thursday, December 5: Farewell dance in Bulls Town Hall to Mr. and Mrs C. C. Price. Friday, December 6: Marton Scottish Society’s dance in Victory Hall and parade of Wanganui Pipe Band in Broadway. Saturday, December 7: Grand fete day at Marton Junction School. Proceeds in aid of improvements to school grounds.