Marton News

Wanganui Chronicle, 7 November 1950, Page 2

Marton News

Record Crowd Attends Hawkestone Goll Club’s Closing Day Ceremony Some 60 players—a record for the occasion—attended the closing day competitions arranged by the Hawkestone Golf Club on Saturday afternoon. With the exception of a light drizzle which lasted for about 15 minutes, conditions were ideal. Visitors were present from Marton, Rangitikei, Rangitlra and Halcombe Club as well as a strong contingent from the Hawkestone Club. Rangitikei’s Rugby All Black, Harrison Rowley, proved he is a versatile sportsman, by winning the Canadian mixed foursome with Mrs H. Baxter (Hawkestone) with a nett score of 60. Rowley, who is having his first season at golf, plays for Rangitlra. Runners-up were Mrs. M. Collis and D. G. McLennan (another footballer) with a 63 nett. A stroke competition for women was won by Mrs R. Sexton (Hawkestone). At the conclusion of the afternoon’s play, the pre;ident, Mr C. E. Fogelberg, presented the trophies. He thanked the visitors for their attendance ann Mr. W. G. Aitken for his generosity in allowing the use of his property. To the women he spoke in appreciative terms for providing afternoon tea each Saturday for the men. Trophy winners were:— Senior championship, L. M. Saywell; runner-up, D. J. Abel. Intermediate championship, D- G. McLennan; run-ner-up, W. G. Aitken. Hawkestone handicap for patron’s trophy, W. S Murrow; runner-up, D. J. Abel. Stableford bogey competition for captain’s trophy, D. G. McLennan. Eclectic competition for E. Steere’s trophy, K. Witford. Men’s fourball for vicecaptain’s trophy, C. E. Fogelberg and R. McDonald, President's Cup and miniatures donated by Mr. A. Gracie; Mrs H. Baxter and W. S. Murrow. Bush Cup, W. S. Murrow, J. B. Watt trophies, D. G. McLennan, W. Tolley and T. Dommett. BIG BONFIRE AT MARTON. A merry "fourth of November” was celebrated at Marton Park on Saturday night when more than 1000 attended the public bonfire and fireworks display staged by the Marton Free Kindergarten Association,. As a result, the funds of the association are likely to benefit to the extent of 150. It was the biggest Guy Fawkes celebration since pre-war days. The Broadway marching girls gave a short demonstration prior to the fireworks display, but the latter was scarcely under way before it was announced that someone had lit the huge bonfire on the western playing area before time. There the bonfire blazed for about two and a-half hours, the glare illuminating the large crowd present. Remnants of the fire were still burning on Sunday but all that remained yesterday was a charred log and a large circular burnt-out patch of grass. The “guy" competition for children was popular and the prize for the best boy’s effort went to C. Blackwell. The girl’s priza was awarded to L. Shaw. Consolation pr'zes were awarded to Roger and Dr nnis Street. CYCLIST HURT. A girl, June Coleman, aged 16, ot Bonny Glen, Marton, received minor injuries when a cycle she was riding was involved in a collision with a motor-cycle ridden by Linley Guy Forrester, in Follett Street on Sunday. Jean Keeble, of Robert Street, who was riding with Miss Coleman on the back of the bicycle was uninjured. TO-DAY’S XMAS FAIR. Preparations have been completed for the annual Christmas Fair to be held in the Methodist schoolroom this afternoon. Stalls will be well laden with goods. There is a cooking competition. There are two classes—iced chocolate cake- and a white four sponge (any filling)—and good prizes are offered. There is no entry fee but the cakes become the property of the fair. Th.e fair will be opened l|z the Rev. W. Prowse at 2 p.m. REMEMBRANCE DAY OBSERVANCE. Remembrance Day was observed at the Marton Methodist Church on Sunday morning, when the Legion of Frontiersmen of G Squadron paraded. The Marton Municipal Band, under the able baton of Bandmaster Colin Gilbert, supplied the music for the service. Its rendering of the hymn study “Hutton’’ which placed the band first in the recent district contest at Foxton, was very much appreciated by the large congregation. During his sermon, the minister (the Rev. H. Prowse) spoke of the many vital problems confronting the world today. Many people, he said, were like the blind man who could rot feel until he stepped out. in the darkness in faith an.i received his sight. The solution of our problems, said the minister, was in Christian action, going forth in faith and assurance “as Christ speaks the word which gives us sight.” NAVY LEAGUE SHOP. Appreciation of those who made donations of gifts for the R-'.ieitikei Navy League shop day last. Friday was expressed yesterday by the president, Mr J. Caithness. lie said takings now amounted to over £BB Gift donations acknowledged are: Chenille Tufting Company (bedspread). St’'-! rliffe Bros (silk stockings); Gear Me V 1 Company and the Wellington M? Export Company (each a case of lambs’tongues). Cash donations were receivcl fro—» Mrs C. L. Harr'", Mrs J. B. S. Dudding. Mrs E. G. Briant, Mrs L. Harris and Mr J. G. Harris.