INTERESTING REP. RUGBY MATCH AT HUNTERVILLE THIS AFTERNOON

Wanganui Chronicle, 16 July 1947, Page 2

INTERESTING REP. RUGBY MATCH AT HUNTERVILLE THIS AFTERNOON

In view of the fact that both Rangitikei and Taihape lost narrowly to Wanganui last Saturday, the senior representative Rugby match between these two sub-unions at Hunterville this afternoon should be full of interest and closely contested. While two months ago Taihape had a comfortable victory when playing on the Recreation ground, Rangitikei to-day has a much stronger team and on Saturday’s showing should give the visitors a hard tussle. Only one change was made by the selector for to-day’s game after the Wanganui match. W. Kereama, who retired in the latter match with an injured leg, was not available and was replaced by J. Illston. However, the latter has now advised his inability to play to-day and up to last evening, the custodian's position was still vacant. It is possible that the selector might try out A. Renshaw in this important post. Renshaw always seems to play better on his own ground. The return Taihape - Rangitikei match is an annual affair for Hunterville and invariably draws a large crowd. A fine afternoon should see a well-filled grandstand at the Hunterville Domain this afternoon. The teams are:—

Rangitikei (green): Fullback (yet to be selected); three-quarters, J. Potaka, I. Barton (captain), B. Blunden; five-eighths, L. Gibbs, I. McDonald; half, R. Jackson; back of scrum, T. Green (vice-captain); middle row. C. Kereama, P. Shannon, C. Fittler, C. Cross; front row, P. Adams, W. Tocker, R. Edwards. Emergencies, A. Renshaw, D- Young, backs; R. Stevens, D. Hart, forwards. Taihape (maroon): Full-back, J. Berrett; three-quarters. N. Pearce, M. Thompson, J. Haitana; five-eighths, D. McCarthy, C. Wheeler; half, E. Rehia; back of scrum, R. Chesnutt; middle row, B. Anderson, T. Leary, J. Gregory, E. Oulsnam; front row, A. Berryman. S. Waterhouse, B. Goldsbury. Reserves, S. Woods, R. Kotua, forwards; J. Derbidge, T. Punch, backs. _ The referee is Mr. R- W. Lewis GOOD SHOOTING ON MARTON MINIATURE RANGE. Good shooting and a good attendance were features of the weekly shoot he'd by members of the Marton Miniature Rifle Club on Monday night. The A grade members shot the usual target, but the others shot two grouping targets for a trophy. In this, two “possibles” were obtained—W. Higginson and T. Whale being the successful riflemen. Scores in the A grade are as follow: C. Hamer 137, N. Whale 136, E. Miller 135. H. Coles 132, E. Green 132, P. Gibbs 136, D. Caughley 129, C. Dahlberg 119. Grouping target: W Higginson 139, W Munro 138, A. Clark 138. T. Whale 135, A. Rankin 131. B. Gray 134, D. Mtirray 133, Fulcher 132, T. Taylor 131, R. McKenzie 131, E. Matson 131, R Haves 129, D. Andersen 126, Mrs. undersoil 124, J Foote 124, M. McElwnin 119, Hain’sworth 109, L. Tysoe 107, J. Kirby 100. Next Thursday the following will shoot against Oliakea, and members are asked to bring a plate: E. Green, P. Gibbs, C. Hamer, E. Miller, N. Whale, D. Caughley, H. Coles, C. Dahlberg, T. Whale, W. Higginson, D. Munro, T. Taylor, A. Clark and M. Soler. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Tlie monthly meeting of the Marton Junction Women's Institute was well attended and included a visitor, Mrs. Frost, from Christchurch. A new member, Mrs. Lawrence, was admitted into the branch. An interesting letter was read by the president, Mrs. Watts, from Mrs, Duncan Simpson, a former member, who was now in England. Members were reminded of the trip, to Waitomo Caves from August 9 to 12 and further information on this can be o'. tain«l from the secretary. Member:, were asked to bring one article of clothing to the next institute meeting, suitable to send to Ccrso. August and September were cnosen as the months for members' individual effort, which is to be cooking, not necessarily cakes. Members were asued to support the effort wholeheartedly. It was decided to send a food parcel to the branch’s link in England. The speaker for the afternoon was Mrs. Dunean, of Apiti, who spoke on Books, which was very interesting. Mrs Eagle gave two appreciated vocal solos.

Competition results: Premier bloom Mrs. Matthews 1, Mrs Price 2, Mrs. Lewis 3; knitted singlet, Mrs Cameron 1, Mrs. Jordon 2, Mrs. Horsman 3; sponge, Mrs. Hounsell 1, Mrs. Jordon 2, Mrs. Sim 3.

The hostesses for August are Mesuames Gregory (chief), Franke, Horsman, Gibson, Gulley. Herdman, Hounsell and Fulcher. The competitions are: Bran muffins, supper cloth as displayed at July meeting. SUCCESS OF MARTON HORSES.

To win three of the five events at the Manawatu Hunt Club's point-to-point steeplechases held at Levin on Saturday, was the feat of horses trained by members of the Rangitikei Hunt Cluo. In the Bracelet event, Mr F. McLean, master of the Rangitikei Hunt, was second with his horse Torquay.

Mr. W. Duncan's Battlemarch won the open steeplechase, while J. Pawsun's Big Shot was first home in the heavyweight steeplechase. The Hunters’ Trial was won by Mrs. R. S. Ful-lerton-Smith’s Royal Crest.

ALL At STEALIAN FORCES REVUE Tlie Kangaroosters 1 Revue Company, playing in the Civic Theatre, Marlon, to-night and to-morrow, and at Taihape the following two nights, are lhe Australian equivalent of the New Zealand Kiwis. The main difference is that the Kangaroosters comprise botii men and women, while the Kiwis rched on their clever female impersonators to take their places. Every artist is a star performer, and I he comedian is ex-Kiwi Eddie Megan, direct from his successes with the Kiwis now doing great business in Australia. The Kangaroosters are coming to the end o£ their New Zealand tour and although most members are looking forward to getting home to Australia, they have nothing but praise for New Zealand and its people, who have given them such warm receptions everywhere. Box plans are open al Mogridge's. MARTON’S NATIONAL SAVINGS DEPOSITS GROM-

Large investments in National Savings in Marton over the past few weeks have sent the town's total well in advance of tlie quota of £15,600 for the current financial year. It, is likely

that by the end of the month, more than twice the quota will have been deposited. Savings for the week ending June 27 totalled £8219, for the week ending July 4, £5900 and for last week £585. Since April 1 of this year. £30,144 has been deposited in National Savings in Marton. COMING EVENTS. To-day (Wednesday): No pictures to-night. Young Farmers' Club field day demonstration at "Thorsby,” Clift Road, Marton. The Australian ex-scrvices intimate revue company, The Kangaroosters, in their revue comedy, "That Was the Army," at the Marton Civic Theatre; repeat performance following night. Grand dance in Victory Hall, organised by the Broadway Marching Team. Rangitikei Hounds meet at “Springrove.' South Makirikirl. Thursday. July 17: Rangatahi Football Club's euchre and danc c in Kakariki Hall; buses from Marton atuk Bulls. Debonairs marching team dance in Bulls Town Hall; bus from Marton. Annual general meeting of Marton Broadway Marching team in Jockey Club room. Friday. July 18: Meeting of Marton Young Farmers' Club in Marton Jockey Club room. Saturday. July 19: Dance in Marton Vicloiy Hall in aid of Cameron Tartan In Scottish Society's carnival. Junior National Party dance in Kata Memorial Hall. Saturday, July 26: Rangitikei Hunt Club's steeplechase meeting on the Marton Racecourse. Wednesday July 3d: Annual Rangi- t tikei Hunt Club ball in Marton Civic I Theatre.