MARTON NOTES.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 19049, 30 June 1924, Page 11

MARTON NOTES.

CHILDREN’S FANCY DRESS BA< \ AT UPPER TUTAENUI. (Fro.m Our Own Correspondent.) The Social Hall at Upper was prettiiiy decorated on Friday evening on the occasion of the children’s annual fancy dress ball. The little "tots” looked charming in their dresses of pretty colours and design*, and the accomplished style in wh ; -,h they glided through the figures of the Grand March was a credit to the teachers and ladies’ committee who undertook their training, and it is safe to assert that it was not the work of one afternoon. The juveniles thoroughly ei.jiyed dancing till 10 o’clock, when the Grand March, was repeated, terminating with an action polka. At supper they were regaled with a supply vi delicacies, also the work of the wives of the committeemen and ladies of the district. Mrs Miles presided at the piano and her playing was in accoid with the mood of the young dancers—splendid toiie and suitable music. M-s-j Craven and Mr Cole assisted at the piano, and Mr Cole was a host in himself as Master of Ceremonies. In this department the services of Mrs D. Galpin (who was in charge of the dance) and the teacher (Mrs Maiden) were also in great evidence. The school committee had charge of the decorations, and are to be complimented on the taste they displayed in transforming the hall into a bright ballroom. The financial result constituted a record* and is to be devoted to improving the environments of the school. At the conclusion of the juvenile dance, adults graced the floor till the early hours of the morning, when they dispersed to their homes after spending a most delightful evening. The following is a list of faac; dresses worn by the children: —Alan Galpin, “Chinaman”; Rae Harvey. "Grandma”; Dudley Miles, "Grandfather”; Willis Holland, “Winter”; Mavis Powell, “Snowdrop”; WilLu Sutton, “Michelin”; Maunie Short, “Fly by Night”; Nancy Jenkins, “Powder Puff”; Fraser McMillan, “Parcel”; Errol Galpin, " Christ xus Tree Stanley McMillan, “Prince”; Oliver Potts, “Pierrot”; Mavis Moss, “Pierette”; Ken Coles, “Indian”; Winnie Stafford, “If Winter Comes”; Edna Holdaway, "Gipsy”; Leslie Powell, “Santa Claus”; Leslie Griffen, “Jester”; Howuid Maiden. “Sailor”; Russell Maiden, “Pierrot”; Willie Davidson, “Golliwog”; Una Smith, “Daisy”; Alex Turn bull, “India j”; Mildred Jefferson, “Greek”; Jean Davidson, “Window”; Alf Holland, “Jester”; Ruth Wood, “Rose”; Cecil Stafford, “Searchlight”; Moyna Sutton “Cupid”; Leonard Moss, “Mad Hatter”; Hilton Miles, “Indiaa Nancy Miller, “Ragtime”; Henry Coles, “Violet”; Marjorie McJarrnv, “Folly”; Cymry Maiden, “Kewple”; Eileen Granville, “Mother Goose”; Ethel Davidson, “Cupid.” MARTON DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL DANCE. About forty couples graced the floor at the above school’s dance on Friday evening, conducted by the Ladies’ Welfare League. The floor was in perfect order, and the music rendered by the Marton Orchestra was all that could be desired, extras being played by Misses Sutcliffe and Boobyer and Mr W. Sutcliffe. Supper was provided by the Ladies’ League, and Messrs W. Price and T. Low acted as M’s.C. FOOTBALL. SENIOR SHIELD COMPETITION. At Halcombe on Saturday the game between Marton and Tokorangi resulted in a mud scramble. After a fairly interesting game Tokorangi emerged victors by 3 points to nil. From a lineout T. Hartley passed the ball to N. Kane, who sent it on to Anderson (on the wing), who had no difficulty in scoring. T. Paranihi made a good but unsuccessful attempt at goal. Mr Tau Potaka refereed. The game between Huntervlle and Turakina, at Hunterville, was very even in the first spell, neither side scoring. In the second spell Hunterville had /liters all their own way, and piled up 21 points to nil. Mr A. Gordon controlled the game. The matches on Saturday concluded the second round, with Tokorangi and Hunterville a point ahead of Rata. MARTON PLOUGHING COMPETII TTON. £ On Saturday night a large meeting, presided over by Mr D. McLean, met io make final arrangements for the match to. be held on Wednesday next. The secretary reported that 18 entries had been received for classs A and B. The nominations for the youths’ classes were very disappointing. The sub-com-mittee appointed to make catering arrangements announced that, the ladies* committee had been given great support by firms and friends. They bid decided to undertake both the match luncheon and the preparation of dinner •* the evening function. The intimation was received with applause, ind general satisfaction was expressed, as by the ladies’ efforts the dinner would be made more than self-supporting instead of a serious liability to the committee, as in past years. Messrs Todd and Davidson, of Inglewood, will act as judges for the ploughing, and Mr G. 11. Lampp was appointed to act in conjunction with them. It was reported that good entries for the Root Competition had been received, and it was decided to award second prizes if the judges approved. It was decided to invite the staff and boys at Flock House to be present as guests of the committee. A similar invitation was extended to the senior boys of the High School. All arrangements are in a forward state, and given jine weather, the match ought to eclipse all previous efforts. GENERAL NOTES. The Marton Borough Council Chamber had a narrow escape from fire on Saturday evening at 11 o’clock. The prompt arrival of the brigade saved the building from total destruction. The partition between the board room and the town clerk’s office was partially destroyed. The damage to office furniture and stock by water is estimated at £l5O. The stock'was* insured for £2CO, and the building for £5OO in the London. Liverpool and <Slobo.