OVER 200 ATTEND OFFICIAL OPENING MARTON BOWLING CLUB

Wanganui Chronicle, 6 October 1947, Page 2

OVER 200 ATTEND OFFICIAL OPENING MARTON BOWLING CLUB

Favoured with a brilliant summer's afternoon, some 200 attended the official opening of the Marton Bowling Club's new season on Saturday afternoon. It is believed the attendance was a record for an opening day, there being at least 60 bowlers. Hopes for a fine day wer e not bright on Friday night when heavy rain fell, but despite a dismal morning on Saturday nimbus clouds quickly dispersed towards mid-day and for the opening ceremony the sun shon e warmly from an almost cloudless sky. The presence of the Marton Municipal Brass Band was an added attraction, and under the baton of Mr. R. D. Maloney several appreciative selections were renndered.

Best wishes for a successful season were conveyed in two telegrams read to the gathering from Mr. Stan Hunt, a member of the cluib who is still confined to hospital in Wanganui, and Mr. Harry Stewart, a country member, who was unable to attend.

In declaring the new season open, the president, Mr. G. H. Denbow. commented on the quality of the greens and the well-cared-for gardens, which he said were a tribute to the painstaking efforts of the caretaker, Mr. T. C. Rubery. Mr. Denbow also made reference to the deaths of three stalwarts of the club, Messrs A. Way, W. H. Brown and H. Nuttal.

A past president's badge was presented to Mr. O. Brabyn and life membership badges were also handed to Messr s T- Low, W. H. Hamer ana G. Ferens.

Mrs. Denbow was called upon to throw the first kitty. Mr. G. Ferens sent up the Lrst bowl, claiming a toucher with a perfect shot amid applause.

A group photograph was then taken ot the assemblage.

A feature of the opening was the presence ot such a large number of ladies, seme 80 sitting down to afternoon tea They were accorded a special welcome. Afternoon tea wa s served under the

capable direction of Mrs. O. Brabyn. The table decorations were arranged by Mrs. S. Marr. Following the opening ceremony members played a past president v. president's match, the former winning by 115 to 112. Results were:— Whale, Rosser. Head, Hunter 8 v. Thomas. Hart, Clark. Robinson 16; Hewer, Scott, Osborne, Brabyn 17 v. Nesbit, C. Hamer, Hutton. Denbow 5; Zajonskowski, Smart, Williams, Barton 14 v. Nicol, Black, Hankins, Atkinson 13; Blackledge, McConachie. Baines, Thompson 16 v. Mogridge, Low, Chapman, Lovett 12; Haddock, Gibson, McDonald; Goebel 8 v. Jarden, Freeth, Lourie, Bland 19; W. Aitken, Lovelock, Hempieman, Morris 19 v. Phillips, Mitchell, Setford, Ball 9; Mudgway, Morgan, Kilpatrick 15 v. Stratford, J. McDonald. Gorrie 23; Aitken, Nash, Hamer 18 v. Abbott, Charleton, Gibbs 15. ATHLETIC FOOTBALI, CLUB’S ANNUAL “SMOKO” Felicitations to the Athletic Football Club on the improvement its teams showed over the latter part of the season, especially the seniors, and the constructive way in which the lower grades were being built up, was th e theme of the speeches made at the annual “smoko” held by the club on Friday night. In the unavoidable absence of the president, Mr. L. J. Tank, the patron, Mr. F. Purnell, presided over som e 70 players, officials and visitors. Old Boys, Hunterville. Rata Club, the Rugby Union and the Referees’ Association were all represented. In the mellowing atmosphere of good fellowship, assisted by copious quantities of a suitable beverage, footballers and others held many a delightful discussion on incidents from Rugby matches during the past season. The following toast list wa s honoured:—"The King," Mr. F. Purnell; “Rangitikei Rugby Union," Mr. Pun r.ell—Messrs L. K. Mcßeth and K. J. Coombe, president and secretary respectively of the Rangitikei Rugby Union; "Referees' Association," Mr. D. McLennan—Mr. G. Thomson, president. of the association; "Marton St. j John Ambulance." Mr. J. Hutton— , Superintendent R. H. Penn; "^ U P“ I porters, Vice-presidents and Patron, : Mr. K. Kerr—Messrs M. Woods and F. Purnell; "Kindred Clubs," Mr. H. McLean—Messrs I. Barton <Old Boys). F. S. Spooner (Ratal, C. Wright (Hunterville); “Coaches," Mr. D. Barr—Mr. W. Towler replying on behalf of Mr. J. Jackson, and Mr. J. Gordon on behalf of Mr. R. McChesney; "Press,’ Mr. T. Rowe —"Chronicle" representative. During the evening opportunity was taken by Mr. L. K. Mcßeth, president of the Rugby Union, to present the Glenn Cup (for the subsidiary competition. as Rata delegates stressed) to the captain of the senior team. Mr. Dunean Hart. The winners of the various club trophies were also announced as follows:—For the most helpful players to the club. H. McLean (senior), C. Stantiall (junior), O. Gleeson (thirds). The trophies were donated by Messrs A. Stantiall. J. McChesney and W. Gleeson. . Cup s donated by Mrs N. Cairncross —Best back, D. Barr; most improved back. V. Simcox; best forward, W. McChesney; most improved forward, K. Follett. It was slated that Mrs. Cairncross had attended every match in which the Athletic thirds participated. Items were contributed by Messi's L. Murray (piano accordionl and A. Kaye (stories). The competition was won by Mr. .). O'Dwyer. SUCCESSFUL TENNIS SEASON A very successful season is reported upon by the president, Mr C. A. Greig, in the report of the Marlon Tennis Club to be presented at the annual meeting tonight. After a laps e of six years the Anniversary Day tournament was resuscitated and was an overwhelming success. 108 players participating. Included in this figure were about 40 players from six outside clubs. The membership of the club, 97, was about the same as the previous year. Enjoyable inter-club matches were played against Wanganui. Wanganui East, Gonville, Feilding and Taihape. MARTON JUNCTION WOMEN'S INSTITUTE "Members' Day" was recently observed by the Marton Junction Women's Institute, Mrs Gibson presiding

over a good attendance. Invitations were received to attend the Turakina and Awahuri Women's Institutes' birthdays. It was arranged to take a bus to the Turakina function on October 16. Transport, leaves the Junction at 1.15 p.m. and Victory Milk Bar at 1.20 p.m. As a mark of respect to Mrs Slight, who had suffered a bereavement, a •short silence was observed. Mrs Head reported that the garden circle wa s still going well. Mrs Gregory read two interesting letters from England, expressing appreciation tor parcels received from the Institute. A pianoforte solo was ably rendered by Miss Neilsen. The speaker for the afternoon was Miss Truman, who gave an interesting discourse on her trip to England. Competitions resulted: Premier bloom, Mr, S. Christopher 1. Mrs W. Morrison 2, Mi's Johnston 3: marmalade, Mrs Jordon 1, Mrs Lewis 2, Mrs Sims 3; soft toy, Mrs Christonher 1. Mrs Matthews 2, Mrs Jordon 3. Competitions for November, decorated basket of vegetables and something new frorii something old. MARTON HARRIER RUNS SECOND IN OLYMPIC GOLD CUP Gordon Bromley, of the Marton Harrier Club ami New Zealand marathon champion, finished second in the Wellington Olympic Cluh's 20-mile gold cup race decided at Trentham on Saturday. He also tilled second place last, year in tills event. The race was won by Jack Clarke iCanterbury) in (he excellent time of 2hre. 13min. 18sec. He finished almost 4min. ahead of Bromley, with Lionel Fox (Canterbury) 100 yards back third. Bromley's time was 2hrs. 17min. 13sec. COMING ATTRACTIONS Tonight (Monday): A powerful drama, spectacular and a real hurricane of thrills, "Two Years Before the Mast," showing finally at Civic Theatre. Annual meeting of Marton Tennis Club in Jockey Club room. Tomorrow (Tuesday): Rangitikei Hockey Association's annual ball in Bulls Town Hall: buses from Hunterville, Rata and Marton