MARTON SPORTS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9095, 14 March 1908, Page 4

MARTON SPORTS.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY. For some weeks past the one absorbing topic in Mar ton and district has been the coming event—the Marton Sports—and a glance at the entries would prove that they have come up to expectation. One noticeable feature this year is the marked improvement in the programme and the big increase in the prize money. The progressive policy of the Club will no doubt be backed up by the public whose attendance is all that is now required to make the sports gathering a big success. Athletes are coming from all parts of ;the North Island to take part, and the cycling events should be particularly interesting, seeing that 'the best riders on the coast are taking part. The trophies to be presented to winners are now on view Mr at W. Little’s shop, Broadway. Mr W. Galpin has kindly donated a sheep for the guessing competition. THE CONCERT. In the evening a concert will be held in the Opera House, and judging from the amount of practice put in by the performers a first-class entertainment should befpresented. The concert takes the form of an impromptu garden party at Oovent Gardens, where visiting minstrels and strolling singers in varied attire indulge in songs and dances, interspersed with jokes and negro specialities. “The Boys’ Brigade’’ introduces a spectacular scmie of the school cadets marching with limelight effects. The songs are mostly new to a Marton audience and Messrs J. McConnell, W. F. Spindler, and M. R. Dunn will also assist and should prove a great acquisition to the entertainment. The whole will conclude with a side-splitting farce “Engaging a Theatrical Company.” Crozier’s orchestra will provide the music, which will be bright and sparkling. A perusal of the programme on page 7 is worthy of onr readers attention. Reserved seats at 2s 6d now may be booked at Mogridge and Son, stationers.