T. Taylor Shoots Double Possible On M.R.C. Range

Wanganui Chronicle, 1 June 1949, Page 2

T. Taylor Shoots Double Possible On M.R.C. Range

A double “possible" by T. Tayloi was the highlight of the weekly shoot conducted on the Marton Miniature Rifle Club range on Monday night. This is the first time this season n marksman has taken the lead witli a "double header." E. Green, H. Coles and A. Clark shot single “possibles. The standard of shooting was again very good. Tonight the club starts its compet! tion shooting and will travel to Sanson. Individual scores on the range on Monday were:—T. Taylor. 70, 70, 140; E. Green, 70, 69, 139; A. Clark. 70. 67. 137; W. Higginson, 68, 69, 137; I. Allison. 68, 68. 136; R. Oppatt, 68. 68, 136; D. Caughley, 68, 68, 136; C. Whale, 67, 69, 136; H.’Coles, 66, 70, 136; B. Gray, 67, 68, 135; W. Rankin, 68, 06, 134; Mrs. C. Whale, 67, 67, 134; M. Fulcher, 67, 67, 134; N. Whale, 66, 67, 133; D. Anderson, 66, 67.133; T. Whale. 66. 67, 133; H. Lunn, 66, 67, 133; W. Munro, 66, 67, 133; Mrs. D. Anderson. 66, 64, 130; W. McKinnon, 64. 66, 130; Miss A. Rankin, 64, 66, 130; E. Miller. 64 66, 130; J. Dickinson, 65, 65, 130; K. Thomas, 64, 65, 129; T. Collins, 66, 63, 1229; K. Rankin, 65, 64, 129; B. Whale, 61, 64, 125; C. Hamer, 58, 67, 125; B. Carson. 64. 61, 125; J. Towler, 62, 62, 124; Miss S. Haywood, 57, 65, 122; T. Marshall, 58, 57. 115; G. Holder, 53, 59, 112; A. Jackson, 51, 57, 108; R. Dallas, 57, 45, 102.

RUGBY FIXTURES AND REFEREES FOR SATURDAY. The penultimate series in the first round of the senior Rugby championship will be played on Saturday, the main game at Marton being between Hunterville and Marton Old Boys. Four games have been set down at headquarters, the early game at the Park being between Old Boys and Ratana juniors. The ‘winter” timetable will operate from Saturday and all matches will start at 22.45 p.m. —a quarter of an hour earlier than usual. Curtainraisers will commence at 1.15 p.m. instead of 1.30 p.m. This early start is adopted by the Rugby Union during the months of June and July, to safeguard against some games finishing in semi-darkness. Following are the fixtures, and referees for Saturday, as announced last night:—

Senior: Marton OIC Boys v. Hunterville, at Marton; referee, Mr. R. Lewis. Athletic v. Rata, at Rata; referee. Mr. J. T. Perrett. Rangatahi v. Bulls, at Bulls; referee, Mr. R. Penn. Ohintra)*’ a bye. Junior: Athletic v. Hunterville, at Hunterville; referee, Mr. R. Bartlett. Marton Old Boys v. Ratara, at Marton No. 1 ground), at 1.15 p.m.; referee, Mr. J. Dickson. Rata v. Turakina, at Turakina; referee, Mr. W. Kereama. Bulls a bye. Thirds (open): Ohingaiti v. Marton Old Boys, at Marton No. 2 ground' referee, Mr. J. Berry. Athletic v. Ratana, at Ratana; referee, Mr. A. Futcher. Flock House a bye. Thirds (intermediate): Marton D.H. School v. Bulls, at Marton No. 2 ground at 1.15 p.m.; referee, Mr. J. McManus. Marton Old Boys v. Hunterville, at Hunterville, at 1.15 p.m.; referee, Mr. R. Stafford. Points Table. The following are the points tables: Senior: Marton Old Boys, 8; Rata, 5; Bulls, 5; Rangatahi, 4; Hunterville, 4; Athletic, 4; Ohingaiti, 0. Juniors: Marton Old Boys, 10; Ratana, 8; Athletic, 8; Bulls, 4;. Turakina, 4; Rata, 1; Hunterville, 1. Thirds (open): Ratana, 10; Athletic, 5; Marton Oil Boys, 4; Ohingaiti, 3; Flock House, 2. Thirds (intermediate): Marton Old Boys, 10; Hunterville, 6; Marton D.H. School, 4; Bulls, 2. FAST-MOVING SHOW PRESENTED BY BARION FOLLIES. Despite a wet night, there were very few empty seats in the Marton Civic Theatre on Monday night, when the curtains parted for “All in Favour Say ‘Aye’ ’ the opening number on Barton’s Follies variety show. The talent offered under slick stage management —vaudeville specialists, jugglers, comedians, instrumentalists and a trim little ballet—left little to be desired in this form of quick-moving entertainment.

„_ndy, the eccentric musical clown, making his third appearance in Marton, has lost none of his appeal. He again produced music from bottles and gloves, while he also had a series of horns in a baggy suit-coat which, when squeezed, emitted a well-known tune. The highlight of his act was the ‘playing of the sleigh bells, at the end of which there was thunderous applause. He very obligingly came back for a recall, but the audience was still reluctant to let him depart. Described as “curvacious and clever," Clarissa did not disappoint with her contortions. The Three Flying Kilroys was another specialty act which earned a loud ovation. Their acts of daring kept the audience silent and tense in their seats with higiilydangerous balancing feats a feature. The thre e comedians in the show— Willie Berrigan, Hal Lepnon and Buddy Morley—(the last mentioned also a vocalist and impressionist of some note) kept the crowd in good humour with their party. They were ably supported in the short sketches by Vai Jellay, the female vocalist oi the show, Bonnie Barton and Jerry Keogh. The last named was also good as a tap dancer. The Follies girls, led by Vai Jellay, were always on hand to smarten the action with their well-timed dance movements and colourful costuming. NATIONAL PARTY BRANCH FORMED AT WHANGAEHL. A unanimous decision to fo; I a branch of the National Partj in vVhsngaehu was made at a representative meeting of supporters held at Whangaehu on Monday night. Mr. A. N. F. Bignell was elected chairman or the new branch and Mr. A. P. Anaerson secretary, together with a (strong committee. The meeting also decided to hold a National Party social function at Whangaehu in the near future and a social committee was formed to complete arrangements. Mr. H. G. Mills, party organiser, and Mr. E. B. Gordon, M.P. for Rang > ,ei. were present at the meeting, Mr. Gordon giving an interesting address on current political topics and National Party affairs. On the motion of the chairman, Mr Gordon was accorded a vote of thaiLcs and confidence. At the conclusion of the meeting a delightful supper was served by Mrs L. A. Mackintosh. On the motion of Mr. Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. Macintosh were accorded a hearty vote of thanks lor their hospitality.