MARTON NOTES.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 17968, 8 September 1920, Page 6

MARTON NOTES.

;(From Our Own Correspondent.) MARTON, September 7.

A very realistic tableau was enacted at the Band Carnival’s Cabaret at the Marton Town Hail on Monday evening. The curtain rose on a wounded soldier lying on ihe stage, when “Bruce,” the Great Dane dog with a reputation, appeared on Lhe scene, with a Red Cross cover on. in search of wounded soldiers. He approached the wounded soldier, and. recognising his master <Mr E. C. Hardy) lay down alongside his body. A Red Cross nurse (Miss M. Gould) attended the wounded soldier, and the firing in the wings brought the dog to his feet with harks of defiance. During the staging of the tableau Master W. Sutcliffe sang with good effect the popular soldiers song. “The Rose of No Man’s Land,” which was heartily applauded. The official notice of the drawing of the gold nuggets and paintings at the Marton Band Carnival on Monday evening appears in this issue. Mr H. Shepherd, manager of ihe Upper Tutaenui Dairy Factory, was farewelled at a social evening at Gould’s Cafe on Monday evening. Mr A. Griffin presided over a large gathering. Mr J. Robson, secretary of the company, referred to the pleasane relations that had existed between them during his years as secretary. Mr Shephard had proved a capable manager, and had attended to the interest? of the suppliers in a capable manner. On behalf of the shareholders, he presented Hie guest of the evening with a handsome cheque. Mr Shephard briefly and feelingly responded. . During rhe evening a number of roasts were honoured and songs contributed by Messrs J. Newton. Cross. C. S. Potts, and C. Blackler and a recitation by Mr Hinton. Mr Whitehead presided ar the piano. A pleasant evening terminated with the singing Of “Auld Lang Syne.” A number of outside entries have been received for the Marton Gun Club’s 30 open handicap on Wednesday afrernoon. Late nominations will be received up to the time of ♦he match, which starts at 1 p.m. vharp.