MARTON BOWLERS RECEIVE OFFICIAL VISIT FROM WANGANUI CENTRE

Wanganui Chronicle, 21 January 1947, Page 2

MARTON BOWLERS RECEIVE OFFICIAL VISIT FROM WANGANUI CENTRE

Conditions were perfect v.1...i the Wanganui Bowling Centre paid an official visit to the Marton Club during the week-end. Th e green, which was fast and true, and the surroundings were in fine order—a tribute to the green-keeper, Mr. T. C. Rubery. Mr. O. Brabyn, president of the local club, extended a hearty welcome to the .visitors, expressing a wish that th P visit woull be the forerunner ot many such functions.

Mr. C. H. Clinkard, president of the Wanganui Centre, who headed the official party, expressed his thanks to the club for extending such a heartj welcome to his teams. Transport was still difficult and he thanked the members of his team who had supplied the transport on this occasion. He expressed a hope that the country clubs would have their competitions finalised in good time to play the finals on the respective greens on the dates ai ranged by the centre. Mrs. Brabyn. with tli» assistance of Mrs. Marr, served a dainty afternoon tea to the members and visitors. borne very interesting games were played, with the following results (visitors mentioned first) : McDonald, Gilmour. Pepper, Clinkard 25, v. Chapman, Hempieman, Hutton, Brabyn 18. Davidson, S. Brown, Paton, Jack 16, v. Higginson, Lawton, Osborn, Kilpatrick 22. Foster, Tomsett, Hounsell, Herd 20, v. Head. Black, Morgan, Hamer 20. Reynolds, Bates, Glover. Fisher 24, v. Whale, Setford, Gibbs Barton 7. Melville, Carline, Healey, Duncan 28, v C. Hamer, Baines, Radich, Atkinson 12. R. Brown, Stewart, Glengarry, Boulton 27, v. Scott, Stenhouse, Morris. Denbow 20. Total: Wanganui Centr e 140 games, Marton 99 games. Other matches resulted: Mitchell, Adams, Wade, Rayner 18, v. Webb, Brown, Charleton, Upchurch 13. Aitken, McDonald. Sanders 25, v. Gordon, Dudding, Mildenhall 21. MID-WEEK CRICKET. RANGITIKEI TO PLAY FEILDING TO-MORROW. Th e Anniversary Day cricket match between Rangitikei and Feilding will be revived to-morrow, when the A teams meet at Marton and the B teams in Feilding. Both matches will commence at 10.30 a.m., with the drawing of stumps at 6 p.m. Willie there have been no changes

in the Rangitikei A team several players were unable to accept engagement in the B team, including A. Bowick, C. Merritt, M. Wysocki, H. Parkes, J. Openshaw, J. Barnes, D. Sladden and M. Hathaway. The teams for to-morrow's matches are:— Rangitikei A.—D. A. Cameron (captain), J. H. Marshall, P. L. Marshall, N. Ashenden, S. Finney, A. D. Fuller-ton-Smith, A B. Alarshall M. M. Marshall, S. Turner, J. Arkwright and F. Bailey. Rangitikei 8.--N. Hood (captain), R. Hood, 1. Dickson, P. Johnston, A. Duncan, R. Torrens, J. Duncan, E. Calcinai, S. Guinivan, A. Hayward, S. Gent. Mr. R. C. Ongley (Taihape) is manager of the A team, while Mr. J. Orgias will be manager of the B team. The latter' players will, travel by bus leaving the Victory Milk Bar at 9.15 a.m. There are a few seats available on the bus and those wishing to journey with the team ar e advised to contact the secretary of the association, Feilding A.—M. Waldin (captain), McKay, Garnett. Yoeman, Harding, Forde, Dalgety, Dunn, Elgar, Amadio, M. Barltrop. Feiiding B.—B. McColl (captain), Burgess, Buchanan, Grant, L. Whitehead. Reynolds, Fergusson, Hayward, W. Williams, Flower, J. Gleeson, Neal (12th man). VAUDEVILLE COMING BACK. Vaudeville, Mr. Ophir Rees believes, is on the road back. Box office figures from Britain, America, and Australia all show that the streamlined versions of the old burlesque show can hold its own with the screen at anytime. It is, of course, a reflection of the general trend back towards "flesh and olood" which has been apparent for the past year or two. At the conclusion of the South Isk 1 d tour, Marton will be second yrovinc.i.l town to see Mr. Ophir Rees' new revue, “Take It Easy" in the North Island. Box plan is now at Mogridge's for the return visit of Ophir Rees’ Company in "Take It Easy,” which will be presented in the Civic Theatre, Marton, on Wednesday, January 22. (POST OFFICE STAFF SOCIAL AND DANCE. A very enjoyable evening was held by ail tiiose who attended the Post Office staff social and dance held in the Druids' Hall last week. Mr. Elwin (Feiiding) supplied the music and Mr. S. Hurley officiated as M.C. Opportunity was taken during the evening to larewell Miss O. Hegglun, who has been transferred to Wellington. Miss I-iegglun wa s presented with a hanging mirror and the speakers were Mr. A. Bannister, acting postmaster, and Mr. W. C. Higginson, supervisor of tile telegraph branch, v/ho referred to Miss Hegglun's happy association with the Marton staff. The guest of the evening suitably replied. Items were given by Miss E. Rankin (vocal), Mr. K. Neilson (magic and conjuring) and Mr. J. Russell (humorci',., recitation;. Novelty dances were won by the following:—Lucky spot, Mr. and Mrs. N. Farrelk Monte Carlo (■lovelty) Mr. W. C. Higginson and Mrs Rodden; lucky Gay Gordons, Miss U. Williams and Mr. D. Watson: Monte Carlo, Miss M. Voelkcrling and Mr. E. Gibbons. COMING EVENTS. To-night (Tuesday): A roaring thrill story showing this afternoon and evening at Civic Theatre, “To Have and to Have Not," starring Humphrey Bogart. Wednesday, January 22: Marton Lawn Tennis Club's open handicap tournament on Marton courts, commencing at 9.30 a.m. Overseas Radiant Revue Company presents the Ophir Rees' second production "Take It Easy” at Civic Theatre. Friday, January 24: Marton Scottish Society's Burns night dance in Victory Hall. Saturday, January 25: Tutaeiuii Sports Club sports meeting on Mr. Ken Duncan's property, Cliff Road, Martor;. commencing al 10 a.m.. followed by dance in evening in Tutaenui Hall. Sunday, January 26: Rangitikei Hockey Association’s annual picnic on | Mr. E. O. Pryces property, Kakariki.