MARTON & DISTRICT NEWS

Wanganui Chronicle, 11 March 1947, Page 2

MARTON & DISTRICT NEWS

“CHRONICLE’’ OFFICE. JOCKEY CLUB ROOMS. BROADWAY. AGENT .nd MANAGER ARTHUR WAY. CORRESPONDENT RUSSELL PARKINSON. Tel.ph.ncsI Office 2301 (Marten). Private. 2314. Carrespoodent: 2064.

ARKWRIGHT SHIELD COMPETITION FINAL WON BY TAIHAPE D.H. SCHOOL

The Arkwright Shield competition, for cricket players under 18 years, was finalised on Saturday, when Taihape District High School defeated Marton District High School at Taihape by a margin of 32 runs on the first innings. The visitors went in first and despite losing the first wicket for no runs, 47 runs were on the slate before the third wicket fell, thanks to R. Lea who compiled 26. However a “rot” later set in and W. McChesney was the only player able to stand up to the attack and was left unbeaten with 17- The innings closed for 78. Fillingham (4 for 17) and Potaka (3 for 15) were the main destroying agents. A profitable third-wicket partnership the opening batsman, Woodhead (21) and Potaka( 41) sealed the issue for Taihape, these two players taking the score to 66 before a separation was affected. Marton’s total was passed before the fall of the fourth wicket, but with Potaka’s dis-i missal, wickets fell rapidly, the last: six adding only 20 runs. The Marton < school’s medium paced bowler, D.| Robertson, captured 4 wickets for 321 runs off 20 overs of which 7 were maidens, which was a remarkable! effort. School unearthed a new trund-1 ler in .R. Lourie who, bowling for the! first time this season, took 3 for 4 off 5.5 overs of which three were maidens. Marton had a second strike and at stumps had scored 56 runs for the loss of seven wickets. Details.—

Marton School (first innings): GKane, b Potaka, 0; R. Lea, c Jensen, b Fillingham, 26; R. McChesney, b Potaka, 6; D. Robertson, c Hopkinson, b Fillingham, 9; B. Green, c Drysdale, b Fillingham, 1; P. Pollard, b Stodart, 2; W. McChesney, not out, 17; R. Lourie, c George, b Stodart, 0; R. Morton, b Fillingham, 4; P. Cootes, b Drysdale, 6; A. Bell, b Potaka, 1; extras, 6; total, 78. Bowling: Potaka, 3 for 15; Woodhead, none for 11; Hopkinson, none for 8, Fillingham, 4 for 17; Jensen, none for 6; Stodart, 2 for 7; Drysdale, 1 for 1, Horton, none for 7. Second innings: Lea, c Jensen, b Drysdale. 0; Pollard, c Cameron, b Horton, 5; Green, run out, 7; Robertson, c Potaka, b Drysdale. 0; R. McChesney, c and b Hopkinson, 10; W. McChesney, not out, 10; G. Kane, c Drysdale, b Jensen, 12; R. Lourie, st. George, b Fillingham, 12; extras, 1; total (for seven wickets), 56. Bowling: Potaka, none for 5; Drysdale, 2 for 13; Horton, 1 for 2; Hopkinson, 1 for 22; Fillingham, 1 for 10; Jensen, 1 for 7. Taihape: Cannon, b Robertson, 9; Woodhead, run out, 21; George, c Lea. b Robertson, 1; Potaka, c Green' b McChesney, 41; Jensen, c Kane, b| Lourie. 13; Fillingham, run out, 0;| Stodart, b Lourie, 0; Horton, b Robertson, 0; Hopkinson, not out, 0; Drysdale. b Robertson, 0; Brookes, b Lourie, 7; extras, 11; total, 110. Bowling: Robertson, 4 for 32; W. McChesney, none for 26; B. Green, none for 17; R. McChesney, 1 for 19; R. Lourie, 3 for 4; G. Kane, none for 4. DISPLAY OF AMBULANCE WORK. An interesting display of material and records of the Marton St. John Ambulance is on view in a Broadway window. The display has been arranged by the local combined divisions as part of the campaign for new membersA feature of the display is the two types of first aid kits used by local members and made locally to a design submitted by members. Life-size figures, dressed in the Brigade uniform of nursing cadet, nurse and amIbulanceman, are the main objects of interest. There is also a complete record on view of the Brigade’s activities during the past years. The display permits "the public to see at least some of the materials and equipment used in ambulance work. The supply of stores kept at headquarters at all times, in case of extreme emergency, is valued at £l7O. These are of course used from time to time for public duties, and a new issue is immediately placed in the cupboards as a replacement.

Persons interested in first aid or home nursing are invited to attend the opening classes next Monday at 7.30 p m. at the Victory Hall. The display is well worth viewing. Naturally all equipment cannot be placed on view, nor can all the information be given regarding membership, but; those interested are invited to communicate with the divisional secretaries for more detailed information. LOCAL SWIMMERS TO RETURN VISIT TO WANGANUI. The return swimming contest for the Runnymede Cup between Marton and Wanganui East will be staged in the Wanganui East baths to-morrow night. At the first contest held in Marton a few weeks ago, Wanganui piled up a substantial lead for the trophy, but the local swimmers are confident that, a good portion of the deficit will be wiped out to-morrow night. Marton swimmers making lhe trip are: J. Cairncross. A. Down, R. Nicholls, K. Birchall. Y. Bushby, R- Girling, N. Northover, O. Keystone, D. Kingham, C. Hunt. S. Rodden, P. Ogias, L. Flowers, C. Whale, G- Pull, D. Down, A. Cruden. E. Gibbons, G. Hogan, A. Cobham, M. Kendrick. A. Simcox, C. Hogan, A. Cobham, M. Kendrick, ASimcox, C. Hogan, N. Blackledge, D. Flowers, D. George, J. Ogias, J. Simcox, J. Down. F. Mensforth, B- Marsh, F. Girling, P Kendrick. P. Whale, T. Bushby, B. *Bennett, F. Flowers, W. Higginson and L. Cairncross- Bus leaves the Victory Milk Bar at 6 p.m. sharp. BOWLING CLUB NOTES. Members of the Marton Bowling Club travelling to Gonville on Satur-, day afternoon are reminded that bus transport will leave the clubhouse at 12.45 p.m. sharp- It will be necessary for the overflow to travel by cal's and these arrangements will be finalised during the week. On Sunday, March 16, a local full rink Ponsonby draw tournament, will be held, play commencing at 9.30 a.m. On Good Friday and Easter Sunday local tournaments will be held, the nature of which will be decided by the number of players available.

ST. PATRICK’S NIGHT DANCE. The Marton Convent School committee are holding thsir annual popular St. Patrick's night dance in the Victory Hall on Saturday. A good crowd is assured as these dances always attract all dancing enthusiasts and this time an added attraction is the appearance of F- McGrath and his five-piece novelty orchestra.

HANDICAPS FOR TO-NIGHT’S SPORTS MEETING. A new series of athletic meetings commences on Marton Park to-night. Entries each week are growing and another evening of close finishes is anticipated. Handicaps have been declared as follow:

Ladies’ sprints (75 and 100 yards): D. Paterson 1,3; H. Griffin 51, 54; J. Morris 64, 64; S. Rivers 61, 74; OYoung 7,8; J. Paterson 7, 84; H. Andrews 74, 84; P. Young 74, 84; R. Brown 74, 9; E. Stokes 8, 94; P. Fittler 8,9; B. Hayes, J, Foote, L. McKenzie, D. Morris, J. Cairncross, all 8, 10.

Men’s running (100 and 220 yards): K. Coles 4,8; W. Kereama 54, 15; W. Towler 6, 94; C. Kereama 64, 13; T. Potaka 64, 15; W. Keeble 74, 16; R. Torrens 8, 154; M. Whale 8, 17; R. McChesney 8, 17; L, Nisbett.9, 19; M. Kereama 10, 18; R. Westwood 10, 21; C. Hunt 10, 18;. K. Kerr 10, 20; W. Holdsworth 10, 21; O- Mainwaring 10, 21; D. Murray 10, 22; E. Hauseman, D. Gow, E. Head, P. Gibbs, G. Elliott, all 11, 22; H. England 84, 18. 880 yards and one mile: S. RobertIson 30, 10; C- Cox —, 80; J. Howard 135, 80; D. Robertson 35, 85; W. Hill 40, 90; S. Christopher 45, 110; B. Gray 45, 125; K. Stewart 45, 140; M. Griffin 50. 135; H. Hopper 60. 130; C. Muir 65, 135; J. Rhodes 50, 155: R. Howard \55, 155; G. Thomson 65, 145; D. How- ' ard, R. Haise, K. Montgomerie, H. Harvey, all 70. 160; K. Downs, C. Stantiall, A. Thomson, T- Rivers, C. Simcox, W. Welsh, J. Lourie, E. Head, all 70, 165.

Cycling.—Half, one and two mile races: D. Wapp 20, 30, 40: B Martin 40, 70, 80; R. P- Gribbin 35. 60, 90; W. Crocker 80, 170, 250; R. Kendall 90, 170, 250; W. Clark 85, 170, 250; W. Kendall 95, 190, 280. MARTON RAINFALL. Although rain fell in Marton on only four days last month, the total I amount recorded by Mr. R. Dukeson, 3.60 inches, was well in excess of the avrage, due mainly to the heavy rain which fell all day on February 14, when 3.20 inches was recorded. The average for February is 1.06. Rain fell as follows: 12th. .05, 13th. .05, 14th. 3.20, 15th. .30. According to figures kept by Mr. B. Gray, “Hazelhurst,” Tutaenui, had more rain than Marton last month, the total being 3.57 inches. The difference was due to the heavier fall on February 13 and the fact that, rain fell at Tutaenui on February 25, whereas none fell in town. The Tutaenui figures are: 13th. .26, 14t». 3.16, 15th. .07, 25th. .08. ST. ANDREW’S MEN’S CLUB The first meeting of the new year for the St. Andrew’s Men’s Club is to be held in St. Andrew’s Hall to-morrow ; night at 7.30 o'clock. The! speaker engaged is the Rev. A- R. Jensen, of I Indiana, U.S.A. Last year these monthly evenings proved very popular and all menfolk of the town are cordially invited to attend. RATA NARROWLY DEFEAT HUNTERVILLE AT TENNIS. A very pleasant day was spent at the Hunterville Tennis Courts on Sunday, when a match was played between the Rata and Hunterville clubs. The results were very even, both clubs winning 12 sets, but Rata were the victors with 115 games to 104. The following are the results, Rata players being mentioned first:— Men's singles: Green won from Adkins 6-4; Garner won from Adkins 6-1; Signal lost to Butement 5-6; Kay won from Hammond 6-1; Green won from Taylor 6-0; Taiuru won from Jackson 6-2. Rata 5 sets, 35 games; Hunterville, 1 Aet, 14 games. Ladies’ singes: Mrs. Signal lost to Mrs. Cooper 2-6; Mrs, Taiuru won from Mrs- Powell 6-4; Mrs. Haywood lost to Miss Powell 1-5; Mrs. Downs won from Miss Lilburne 6-0: Miss M. Stevens won from Miss Hammond 6-2; Miss P. Meads lost to Miss Bailey 5-6. Rata 3 sets, 26 games; Hunterville, 3 sets 24 games.

Men's doubles: Green and Garner lost to Adkins an.l Adkins 2-6; Signal and Taiuru won from Butement and Chisholm 6-5; Kay and Taiuru won from Taylor and Jackson 6-4. Rata, 2 sets, 14 games; Hunterville, 1 set, 15 games. Ladies' doubles; Mrs. Signal and Mrs. Haywood lost to Mrs. Powell and Miss Powell 3-6; Mrs. Taiuru and Mrs. Downs won from Mrs. Cooper and Miss Lilburne 6-4; Misses M. Stevens and P. Meads lost to Misses Hammond and Bailey 5-6. Rata. 1 set, 14 games; Hunterville. 2 seis, 16 games. Combined: Green and Mrs. Signal lost to Adkins and Mrs. Cooper 2-6; Garner and Mrs. Taiuru lost to Adkins and Mrs. Powell 5-6; Signal and Mrs. Haywood lost to Butement and Miss Powell 4-6; Kay and Mrs- Downs won from Hammond and Miss Lilburne 6-5: Green and Miss Stevens lost to Taylor and Miss Hammond 4-6; Taiuru and Miss Meads lost, to Jackson and Miss Bailey 5-6. Rata, 1 set, 26 games; Hunterville 5 sets, 35 games. P. AND T, STAFF PICNIC. Ideal weather favoured the Marton Post and Telegraph staff for their annual picnic held at Vinegar Hill, Hunterville, on Sunday. A varied sports programme was held and prizes donated by businessmen of the town, were presented at the conclusion of the day's outing to the winners by the postmaster, Mr. G. E. Mitchell. The races resu'ted: Tiny-tots: Wayne Gibbons 1, Jeffery Brown 2. John Evans 3. Boys' and girls’ up to 10 years: Doris Evans 1. Janette Setford 2, Graham Setford 3. Boys’ under 14 years: B. Cairncross 1, P. Kendrick 2, T. White 3. Girls’ under 14 years: Ann Abel 1, Ann Gardner 2, Marion Saywell 3. Sack race: Ann Gardner 1, Peter Saywell 2, Peter Kendrick 3-Three-legged race: Peter Kendrick and Ann Gardner 1. Marton staff, 10(1 yards: P. A. Moriarty 1. N. W. Webb 2 (20 starters). Single ladies' 75 yards: Miss D. Morris I, Miss D. Brennan 2. Single men's l'N> yards: J, Down 1, G. B- Hogan 2. Married ladies' 50 yards: Mrs. Whilehead 1. Mrs. Bartlett 2. Marton staff, 220 yards: N. W. Webb 1. W. D. Bushby 2. Three-legged race: W. D Bushby and Miss M. E. Richards 1. Married men. 100 yards: P. A. Moriarty 1, G. J. M. Lightfoot 2. Ladies' chain stepping: Mrs- Setford 1. Relay race, 440 yards inter-branch for Baillie Shield: Postal 1, Money Order 2, Telephone Exchange 3, Line staff 4, Telegraph 5. Ladies' nail-driving: Mrs. Richards 1. Mrs. Hurley snr., 2. Ladies’ race, otlicers' wives an.l staff: Mrs. R. Bland 1, Miss Richards 2. COMING EVENTS-

To-night (Tuesday): “Our Vines Have Tender Grapes” showing finally at Civic Theatre this afternoon and evening, a story full of human drama, of chuckles and laughs. Bulls Tennis Club's flannel dance in Town Hall; bus from Marton. Athletic sports

meeting on Marton Park. Wednesday, March 12: Annual meeting of Ist. Marton Group of Boy Scouts in Victory Hall. Thursday, March 13: Meeting in Rata Hall to consider the formation of a Rata Ladies’ Harkov Club. Marton Croquet Club's fta£ 500 in Victory HallSaturday, March 15: St. Patrick’! Night dance in Marton Victory Hall.