BORROWED RIFLE SHOOTING BIRDS WITH PROVES EXPENSIVE

Wanganui Chronicle, 22 January 1947, Page 2

BORROWED RIFLE SHOOTING BIRDS WITH PROVES EXPENSIVE

Shooting bird’s which were attacking his strawberries, with a borrowed rifle, proved rather expensive for Harry Quittenden, when he was charged in the Marton Court yesterday morning with procuring a firearm without a permit. He was convicted and fined £lO, costs 10s, by Mr. lA. Coleman, S.M. The magistrare made an order for the confiscation of the .22 calibre rifle. Constable R. J. White read a statement made by defendant, who stated he was firing at birds from the window of his garage on Calico Line, Marton. Reports that the bullets were going across the road were untrue, said defendant. Defendant was unable to produce a registration certificate for the rifle, said the constable. “I must treat this class of offence as serious,” said the magistrate. “There have been a number of accidents throughout the Dominion through tlie use of firearms and fatalities have occurred. Serious injuries have resulted in other instances and a great deal of alarm and apprehension caused. The only thing to do to minimise future occurrences is to inflict heavy penalties,” said Mr. Coleman. Jack Maxwell Burbery, owner of the rifle in the above case, was fined £5, costs 10s, for delivering possession of the firearm without a permit. It was explained by Mr. K. A. Williams, who represented Burbery and pleaded guilty, that defendant was a nephew of Quittenden. The rifle was registered in Burbery’s name, but he was not aware that if a rifle was loaned ihe borrower also had to have a permit. It was explained by the magistrate, in replv to Mr. Williams, that Burbery would have to make application to the authorities to regain possession of his rifle, as the result of the confiscation order. BANK MANAGER FAREWELLED Mt. H. J. Nash Leaves To-morrow After having served as manager of the Union Bank of Australia in Marton for the past three years, Mr H. J. Nash leaves to-morrow to join the relieving staff. Prior to his departure opportunity was taken yesterday afternoon by clients of the bank to pay tribute to his work in Marton, and he was the recipient of a wehfilled envelope as a token of respect and esteem of the clients. Mr. J. H. Coppock, who has been accountant at Te Kuiti, is Mr. Nash s successor, and at yesterday's gathering he was extended a cordial welcome. Mr. A. J. B. Sicely, who presided, expressed appreciation of the hie. esteem in which Mr. Nash was hek’ by the community, and referred to the support he had always given to all matters pertaining to the welfare of the town. Mr Sicely mentioned particularly the Marton Music and Drama Society, of which Mr. Nash was secretary, while he also possessed a very pleasing tenor voice. The personal qualities of Mr. and Mrs. Nash were fii’st class, said Mr. Sicely, while Mr. Nash had upheld the best traditions of the banking profession, and clients felt grateful for the assistance he had so willingly given.

Mr. T. Barton, as a client and on behalf of the Musical Society, in endorsing Mr. Sicely’s remarks expressed regret that Mr. Nash was leaving after such a short sojourn in Marton. Nevertheless, he congratulated the guest on his promotion and paid tribute to his ability as a banking manager. He also referred to Mr. Nash’s activities on the bowling green. "The bank gives a great service that many people don’t realise and appreciate,” said Mr. A. Stuart m adding his quota of praise. Another client, Mr. J. Crabb, also spoke in similar strain. In thanking the speakers for their remarks, Mr. Nash said his stay in Marton had been very pleasant. Anything he had done for the benefit of the town had been a labour of love. Mr. Coppock also replied to the welcome extended to him. POSITION OF CRICKET TEAMS Although Bulls and Old Boys both secured five-point wins on Saturday, the positions of these ♦earns in the Rangitikei Cricket competition remain unaltered. These two teams, nevertheless, improved their percentages, I whereas the leading teams, Marton | and Porewa, slipped a few points as a result of their draw. The competition is now in a very interesting) stage, and any of the four mentioned clubs has a chance of pulling off the championship. The points table below definitely asserts that the two weakest teams in the competition are Marton D.H. School and Junction, who have yet to win a game. Porewa and Bulls have played seven games and the remaining teams six in the undermentioned points table. Marton: 2 5-pt. wins, 2 4-pt. wins, 1 draw, 1 loss on Ist innings, 21 pts., 70 per cent.; Porewa, 5 4-pt. wins, 1 draw, 1 loss on Ist innings, 23 pts., 65.7 per cent.; Bulls: 1 5-pt. win., 3 4-pt. wins, 1 draw, 1 outright loss, 1 loss on Ist innings, 20 points, 57.1 per cent.; Old Boys: 1 5-pt. win, 2 4-pt. wins, 1 draw, 2 losses on Ist innings, 17 pts., 56.6 per cent.; Junction: 1* draw, 1 cutright loss, 4 losses on Ist innings. 7 pts., 23.3 per cent.; M.D.H.S.: 1* draw, 2 outright losses, 3 losses on Ist innings, 6 pts., 20 per cent. (-"Denotes a tie in one game.) Marton Railway Narrowly Defeated by.. Feilding By the narrow margin of nine runs, Feilding defeated Marton Railway in the cricket match played on the Marton racecourse on Sunday afternoon. Feilding made 101 (Morgan 28, Wilde 14, Hight 11. J. Gleeson 13. James 12. Bowling: A. Futcher 4 for 16, R Girling 2 for 21. S. Allen 2 for 18. Nulson 1 Tor 6. J. Barnes 1 for 16'. and Marton replied with 95 (A. Futcher 31, Adams 18. being the only double figure '.coroi*s. Bowling: J. Gleeson 3 for 20. James 2 for 11. Wilde 2 for 5, Morgan 1 for 11, Williams 1 for 9, Hight. 1 for 6, Randolph 1 for 3). To-day’s Rep. Match Notification of a change in the Rangitikei A representative cricket team to play Feilding at Marton, commencing at 10.30 a.m. to-day, was received yesterday afternoon by the association secretary. M. Marshall (Porewa) is not available and A. Hayward (Marton) has been taken out of the B team to fill the wicketkeeper’s role in the team. His place in the B team will now be filled by V. Simcox Told Boys), While E. Caieinai (Bulls) will now act as wicketkeeper.

NO DRIVER’S LICENCE While he possessed a driver’s licence for a motor-cycle when in England, on his return to the Dominion he had omitted to have it included on his car driver s licence, was the explanation given by Bruce Robin Williamson, who pleaded guilty when he appeared before Mr. A. Coleman, S.M.. in th? Marton Court yesterday morning charged with having no driver’s licence for his motor-cycle. A fine of 10s. costs 10s was inflicted. Sergeant. W. Brown, who prosecuted, said defendant was involved in an accident at Marton Junction. HIGHLAND DANCING AT MARTON SHOW NEXT WEEK Chief attraction on the evening of the Marton Show next Wednesday will be the Highland dancing competitions at the racecourse, for which strong support, is expected from all neighbouring districts and even further afield. There are seven events, for those 12 years and under, 13 years and unde” 16 years, and 16 years and over. The programme includes a fling, jig, hornpipe, sean triubhas, Irish jig, swords and Highland reel. First prize in each case is 20s. second 10s and third ss, with an entrance fee of Is. Post entries are being re ceived on the day of the show. # AII the dancing events are being conducted according to the rules of the Piping and Dancing Association of New Zealand. Competitors must produce their registration card when entering. The competitions commence at 7.30 p.m. BOOKMAKER FINED £BO Pleading guilty through his counsel, Mr. J. R. L. Stanford, in the Marton Court yesterday morning, John Dixon Hayes was convicted and fined £BO by Mr. A. Coleman, S M., on a charge or carrying on the business of a bookmaker at Marton Junction, on Saturday, January 18. ; Sergeant W Brown, who prosecuted cn behalf of the police, said when he visited Hayes at 2.15 p.m. last Saturday defendant had taken £34 15s in bets. Defendant, was quite honest and admitted bookmaking. He had two previous convictions. His client, was not carrying on the business of bookmaking in a large way, said Mr. Stanford, in making certain submissions. Defendant was a married man with two children, and his last offence was committed in October, 1945. AMERICAN ATHLETES For the benefit of Marton residents wishing to see the three American athletes who are making an appealance at the special athletic meeting in Wanganui on Saturday night, b special bus will leave the Bank of New South Wales corner at 7 p.m. The return fare is 7s 6d. PERSONAL Miss Pamela Holmes, who is at present on leave from the New Plymouth Hospital, is spending her holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Leger Holmes, Pukepapa Road, Marton. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Campbell, Marton, are holidaying in the Waikato. Mr. C. C. McDonald, town clerk of Marton, is on annual leave.

TO-DAY’S TENNIS TOURNAMENT Fifty couples have entered for the Marton Tennis Club’s Anniversary Day handicap tournament, which commences this morning on the Marton courts at 9.30 a.m. shatu- Entries have been received from Fordell. Waitotara, Taihape, Bulls and Marton clubs, and given a fine day the tournament should prove an outstanding success. To the winnig pair will go the Archibald Challenge Cup as well as trophies, while trophies will also be presented to the runners-up. To cope with the large number of entries the tournament committee has divided play into six sections. Players have been requested to bring their own lunch, and- members of the Marton club are advised that it is a general tea day. MATANUI TO PLAY CAIUS CLUB AT TENNIS. Next Sunday the Matanui Tennis Club is to play a friendly match against the Caius Avenue Club (Wanganui). the A teams will meet in Wanganui and the B teams at Marton. The local B players arc requestec to be at the courts ready for play at 1 p.m. The following are the teams: — Marton "A" men: T. Dommett, R. Stantiall, W. Kereama (captain). S. Lightfoot, H. Earles. R. Butler. Ladies: Miss M. Ribery, Mrs. P. Morrison. ;Mrs. J. Fisher. Misses M. Brown (captain), B. Ward and J. McDonald. Marton "B" men: J. Russell, F. I Jones (captain), I. Sicely, T. Perawiti, E. Zander, J. Taylor. Ladies: 'Misses D. Brennand, L. Barr (captaiiD, M. Perawiti, R. Brown, A. Campbell, L. Bosselman. Members to bring a plate. Players not available are requested to notify the secretary immediately The bus going to Wanganui has a few vacant seats and any supporters of the club wishing to make the trip are asked to advise the secretary. The bus leaves the High School gates at 12.30 p.m. BULLS RESIDENT FINED FOR CONDUCTING LOTTERY For conducting a competition in a racing publication, “Best Bets,” a resident of Bulls, Ivan Richard Bevan, appeared in the Marton Magistrate's Court yesterday mo”ning and was fined £5, costs 10s, by Mr. A Coleman, S.M., on a charge of operating a lottery. He pleaded not guilty and was repesented by Mr. J. R. L. Stanford. The case for the police was conducted by Detective-Sergeant J. G Long, Palmerston North, who said defendant selected Ihe names of 12 racehorses, added a letter to each name and jumbled the letters. Competitor? raid 2s for their first entry and Is 6d for subsequent, entries, and had !<■' assemble the names, of the horses, all of which had raced in New Zealand in the last ten years. Prize money totalling £3O was offered. Hn had submitted Ihe competition to the secretary of the New Zealand Racing Conference, and from the jumbled word*, 32, none of which was correct, had been returned. A complaint, which had been lodged by. an Auckland entrant, was not against the genuineness of the competition, but against the numerous possible combinations for a correct answer, ’•said the deleu!ive<prgeant Mr. Stanford submitted that the case should be dismissed on the grounds that, the prosecution had not proved the competition amounted to, a lottery. He queted cases In which it had been decided that a lottery charge had not been Droved. It required considerable skill and knowledge of horses 11 reassemble the words, said Mr. Slenford. The magistrate pointed out that to win the competition did not devolve on naming 12 horses, but in naming the