THE RUGBY BOUNDARY DISPUTE AGAIN RAISED.
The suspension imposed last week on H. and V. Thompson, two Oroua sub-union players who have been playing in the raihape suu-uruon s.us lilted by the Manawatu .Rugby Union at its last meeting, conditional upon their playing within their boundaries. The two players concerned ano two representatives ol the Oroua subunion. Messrs. F. O. Heise and S. G. Fitzpatrick, attended the meetingThe Thompson brothers stated that at least 30 Oroua players, played outside their boundaries. They themselves had decided to play in Taihape until the dispute over the boundaries had been decided. When they were shown the New Zealand Rugby Union ruling on boundaries which placed Kiwitea county in Manawatu. the Thompson brothers agreed to abide by the ruling. Alter the lifting of the suspension, the Manawatu Union decided to recommend Oroua sub-union to investigate closely its boundaries and the question of dispensation to players who play in other sub-unions.
SPORTING TEAMS FOR TODAY. Athletic Rugby seniors to , Hunterville at Mtutoii: r. uruden, . Towler, J. Tooan, V. Stanuall, J. Hutton. F. Calkin, D. McLennan, P. Paul, R. Price, L. Brooks, L. McDougall, P. Wigglesworth, J. Elliott, H. McLean, P. Gibbs, W. Taite, J. Gordon and R. Down. Athletic A basketball team to play Turakina A at Marton, 3 p.m.: L. Koroheke, N. Hunter, D. Matapaere, R. Wasson, P. McDavitt. B. Wasson, N, Pail, L. Heywood, M. Hunter. Athletic B basketball team to play Turakina B at Marton, 2.45 p.m.: E. Hunter, B. Hayes, Y. Soutnby, S. Rickards, L. McKenzie, M. Tysoe, J. Waitere, V. Adams, M. Howell. DANCING PASSES FOR MARTON PUPILS. Recently at Palmerston North the Royal Academy of Dancing (London) examinations were held, the examiner being Miss Ruth French (England). The following were the passes tor the Marton pupils of the Miss Joyce Hayward School of Dancing:— First Grade: Maureen Dickson (pass). Jill Managh (pass). Second grade: Ngaire Twigg, Marie McCaul. Maurice McCaul, Raywyne Gorrie (all pass with credit), Marie Towler (pass). Third grade: Maree Penn (pass with credit), Bobyn Bailey (pass).
JUNIOR NATIONAL PARTY HEARS AN ADDRESS ON AUSTRALIA. One of the most interesting and entertaining addresses yet heard by the Marton Branch of the Junior National Party was delivered at the branch’s meeting in the Parish Hall, when Mr. Douglas Scott gave his impressions of Australia, following a recent trip. Mr. Scott was accorded an enthusiastic vote of thanksMr. G. E. Gordon reported on the recent rally held in Feilding attended by several Marton members and a report was given by Mr. D. G. Howard on the Wellington Divisional Confer-, ence, which he attended as a delegate. Arrangements are now under way for the forthcoming annual dinner shortly to be held by the Marton Branch. SEALED ORDERS COMPETITION FOR HAWKESTONE LADIES. The draw for a sealed orders competition to be played on the Hawkestone golf links on Tuesday is: MrsFogelberg v Mrs. Kendrick, Mrs. Ball v Mrs. Franke, Mrs. McLean v Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Baxter v Mrs. Grey, Mrs. Grade v Mrs. Carey, Miss McDonald v Mrs- Stantiall. Miss Holder v Mrs. Watt, Mrs. North v Mrs. B. Galpin, Mrs. Stewart v Mrs. ganders, Mrs. Whale v Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Pickford v Mrs- Hunt, Mrs. Hempieman v Mrs. R. Galpin. The winners last week were Mrs. Whale 4 up. Mrs. Kendrick 4 up, Mrs. R. Galpin 3 up. STABLEFORD POINTS MATCH FOR MARTON WOMEN GOLFERS. A stableford points match will be played on the Marton golf links today and Tuesday for a trophy kindly donated by Mrs. Henderson. The draw is: Mrs. Mogrige v Mrs. Grut, Mrs. Worker v- Mrs. Tolley, Mrs. Dickinson v Mrs. Williams. Mrs. Torrens v Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Wilson v Miss Beckett. Miss Ladley v Mrs. Glasgow, Mr. Cornfoot v Mrs. Wysocki, Mrs. Frederick v Mrs. Crawford. Mrs. McFarlane v Miss Willis, Mrs. Whale v Mrs. Cochran, Mrs. Sladden v Mrs. McDonald, Mrs. Scoon v Mrs. Stanford, Mrs- Dudding v Mrs. Caithness. Mrs. Henderson v Mrs. Russell, Miss Fiavell v Miss Swan, Miss Morris v Mrs. Knox, Miss Brenchley v Miss Hopkins, Miss J. Morrison v Mrs. McConachie. Last week's sealed orders results: Mrs. Crawford 87-33-54, Mrs. Worker 79-24-55, Mrs. Glasgow 81-24-57, Miss Swan 88-31-57. MEN’S HOCKEY.
The following will represent the Marton men’s hockey team in the match against Rovers at Feilding this afternoon at 3 pm.: E. Gibbins, W. Brabyn, E. Benton. N. Thorby, R. Sayers. L. Robinson, N. Webb, C. Fittler, S. Lightfoot, J. Childs, C. Gilbert, R. Searancke. Transport leaves Marton Post Office at 2 p-m. CARD EVENING. At the recent card evening 'arranged by the Marton'Croquet Club in the Victory Hall, those at the winning tables were Mrs. Robb, Hempieman, Stantiall. Ornstein, Messrs. Henderson, Moss, Griffin and Ponga. Competition winners were Mesdames. Ensom, Hamer and Mr. G. Henderson.
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