Marton and District News

Wanganui Chronicle, 19 December 1950, Page 2

Marton and District News

•CHRONICLE’* OFFICE: P.O. BOX 16, MARTON MANAGER and CORRESPONDENT RUSSELL PARKINSON Telephones: Office 2310 (Marton). Private, 2866 or 2533

Improved Standard Of Shooting Noticed By Cadets At Marton School

The improved standard of shooting at the Marton District High School was commented upon by the president of the Marton R S.A., Mr G. Denbow, when presenting the shield and medal donated by the R.S.A. to the four cadets at the reco’ > school breakup ceremony. Within less than 24 hours of Mr Denbow’s remarks came the announcement from the Chief of the General Staff, General K. L. Stewart, that the Marton School had won the Imperial Challenge Shield and would represent New Zealand in the Empire-wide contest. Over the last five years there has been a steady improvement in the cadet shooting at the school since the R.S.A. donated the shield. Teams are selected on the basis of individual shooting averages over the year, weakest and strongest shots being intermingled to allow all teams and boys an equal opportunity of winning the trophy. The exercisb consists of five rounds application and fire rounds snap at 20 yards. This year the team, consisting of D. R. Pritchard, A. Notley, B. W. Brabyn and K. Green, fired 184 out of a possible 200. Individual scores with a nossible of 50 were: Pritchard 49, Notley 37, Brabyn 49 and Green 39. The improvement in shooting is shown from the following scores, which give team and individual averages:—l94s. team 107.2, individual 26.8: 1946, 139. 32.7: 1947, 143.6, 35.9; 1948. 15'3.9, 37.7; 1949, 160.9, 40.2; 1950, 176 5. 44.1. After the double success in the Earl Roberts Empire competition in 1948 and 1949, the school, with disappointment this year, was unable to field a team because of there being an insufficient number of boys to qualify for the competition. Early in the year the school learned of its success in the “Weekly Press” Shield competition and the school n-ained the champion honours for New Zealand for miniature rifle shooting in secondary schools. R S.A. XMAS PARTY. Heavy rain made it impossible for the Marton R.S.A. to proceed with its children’s Christmas party on Saturday afternoon, and it was held in the Marton District High School ground last night, instead, when conditions were very pleasant. The party commenced at 6.30 p.m. and Father Christmas arrived about half an hour later.

HANDICAPS FOR TONIGHT’S SPORTS. The final sports meeting before Christmas and New Year break will be staged on Marton Park tonight. Both cyclists and athletes are now showing improved form and another evening of keen competition is expected. Handicaps for the various events have been declared as follows: Men’s running.—looyds (A grade), 220yds.: R. Goebel, 5, 17; T. Hammond, 65, 17; J. Veal, 75, 17; A. Palmer, 75, 19; W. Higginson, 85, 23; S. Robertson, 9, 22; J. O’Connell, 95, 23; D. Robertson, 10, —; M. Murray, 10, 20; B. Webber, 11, 24; R. Coleman, —, 24; G. Wing, —, 24. 100yds. (B grade): R. Kendall 55, C. Muir 6, C. Simcox 65, R. Coleman 75, J. Cozens 75, D. Blackler 9, D. Patterson 85, D. Crocker 9, P. Crocker 9, G. Wing 11, J. Wing 11. One mile: S. Robertson 70, D. Robertson 30, R. Kendall 65, C. Muir 80, C. Simcox 100, R. Coleman 100, J. Cozens 155, D. Blackler 170, D. Patterson 175, D. Crocker 180, P. Crocker 180, R. Crocker 180, B. Moffatt 185, J. McLeod 190; L. Dally 190, G. Adams 190. J. Wing 190. B. Moffatt 200. Women’s running.—7syds., 100yds.: J. Coleman, 25, 55; I. Martyn, 4, 55; M. Martyn, 6, 75; S. Lewis. 7,8; B. Marsh, 9, 10; G. Webb, 91 11; D. Grove. 10, 12. Men’s high jump: R. Goebel 2in., J. Veil 2in., L. Dally 7in., D. Webber 2!n., P. Crocker 7in., R. Coleman, 6in. ■Women’s high jumn: J. Coleman 3in.; M. Martyn Bin., H. Stafford 9in. Cycling.—Half-mile, 1 mile. 2 miles: L. Simpson, 50. 130, 200: D. Westwood, 90, 200, 250; E. Hunt, 95, 190, 240; D. Munro. 100, 200, 250; P. Waldron. 90, 150, 230; B. Hausman. 145, 260, 370; B. Snelgar, 145, 250, 370. RANGITIKEI CRICKET TEAM. In preparation for the Hawke Cup elimination cricket match against Manawatu at Martnn on January 1, 2 and 3, the Rangitikei team will play Feilding at Marton on Wednesday anu Thursday, December 27 and 28, comfencing at 10.30 a.m. each day. The selectors have announced the following team to represent Rangitikei:: R. Worker, caotain (High School). A. B. Marshall (Porewa), E. Monk. P. Whale (Suburbs). R. Smyth (Sanson), H. Jones, N. Ashenden. D McCarthy, R. Woodhead, K. Nichnls (Taihape), I. Finnev (Waiouru). Reserves, H. Bellis (Suburbs) and *) Knight (Suburbs). H. Purcell (Waiouru) and S. Finney (Hunterville) were not available. The following South Rangitike. plavers are asked to attend a practice at Marton on Saturday, commencing at 2pm.: Worker. Marshall. Monk. Whale, Smyth, Bellis, Knight, V. Simcox, R. McChesney, I. Dickson and D. Timmons. CROQUET CLUB ANNIVERSARY. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Marton Croquet Club, a party was held on Saturday last. Inclement weather had no effect on the spirits of the club members. The pavilion was gaily decorated, and this, with tb> party headgear of members, an added 1o the brightness of the occasion. A delectable afternoon tea had been provided by the ladies, and following the loyal toast, others honoured were Marton Croquet Club, the president, grandmothers of the club, and absent friends. During the proceedings Father Christmas arrived with a lucky dip basket, and each member received a gift. The party ended with the president wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. CIVIC THEATRE.

The usual Tuesday afternoon matinee at the Marton Civic Theatre will not be screened this afternoon. Stating this last night, the manager, Mr G. Hogan, explained that if the usual Tuesday matinee had been held today the programme would have been the same as for last Saturday. It had therefore been decided to screen tomorrow afternoon instead, when there would be a change of programme, “The Doctor and the Girl,” said Mr Hogan. MARTON SCOTTISH SOCIETY. The Marton Scottish Society has arranged to h A ld its annual Bums ni"ht dinner in Marton on Thursday. January 25. Announcing -his yesterday the secretary, Mr J. W. Gibson, said the evening’s programme had now been comnleteJ. The address on Robert Burns is to be given bv Mr W. McKey. of Palmerston Nc.rlh, and the Ode to the Haggis by Mr J. Meikle. of Wanganui The musical talent will bo sunnlied by Wanganui and local artists. The hazels will be pined in by the society’s official piner. A sumptuous suoner and a toast list will complete the rrogr-'mme. Th« aconmmo dati''-- at the dinner has been limited to 120.