MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19434, 21 October 1925, Page 3

MARTON

"DECAMERCN NIGHTS” TOWN HALL TO-NIGHT (From the "Chronicle’s” Special Correspondent). "Decameron Nights” is said to he equal to any of the great outstanding spectacles of tho screen that have ever been presented to the public to date, and in addition it portrays a true re production of episodes related in the book, "Boccaccio’s Tales of Decameron Nights,” which now, incidentally, has been barred by the Commonwealth Censor authorities from entry into Australia. Picture patrons should certainly not miss this opportunity of seeing the firm version of the book it is now impossible for them to even purchase or read outside University Libraries. Lionel Barrymore and Ivy Duke are the leading artists in this wonderful picture. Ivy Duke is possessed of very great personal charm, and has an excellent film record. She photographs perfectly, and in restraint of acting and in beauty and grace, is typical of all that is best in English film art. Werner Krauss, the marvellous artist, who recently created a sensation by his playing in "The Miracle” in New York, is, in the opinion of many, the finest dramatic player on the screen. His Soldan, in “Decameron Nights” is the most clear cut film portrait he has ever drawn. Bernhard Goetzke, who is Torello, was instantly recognised as a great artist by his W’ork in “Destiny.” The box plan is now open at Mogridge ’s. THE RANGIT EKE I ELECTORATE MR GLENN’S ITINERARY Tn another column Mr Glenn publishes the remainder of his itinerary as follows: Saturday, Oct. 24.—Mak oh an School 2.30. Pukeroa 7.30 p.m. Monday, 26.—Marton Junction School. Tuesday, 27.—Upper Tutaenui Social Hall. Wednesday, 28.—Aft. View School. Thursday, 29. —Marton Town Hall. Friday, 30. —Turakina Town Hall. Saturday, 31. —Kaitoke Hall. Monday, November 2. —Taylorville. Tuesday, November 3.—Taihape Town Hall. All meetings at 8 o’clock unless otherwise notified. MARTON POST OFFICE VISIT OF PRIME MINISTER TO LAY FOUNDATION STONE Arrangements have been completed for the laying of the foundation stone for Marton’s new Post Office, which l will take place on Wednesday evening next, October 28. The Prime Minister and party will come by car from Wanganui at about 5 o’clock, and will immediately proceed to the site of the Post Office and perform the opening ceremony from a platform specially erected for the purpose. After the ceremony the Prime Minister will de-' liver an address for an hour and then dine at the White Hart Hotel, leaving at 7 o ’clock for Feilding, where he will driver an address at 8 o’clock. Special invitations will be given for the seating accommodation on tho platform.

DIAMOND WEDDING LEWIS—EDEN An event unique in the history of the Greatford district was the celebration on Saturday of the diamond wedding of Mr and Mrs W. Lewis, old and highly esteemed residents. They were married in 1865 at Churchill, in Ox-

fordshire, and on the Christmas Day of 1873 sailed for New Zealand in the s.s. Winnington. The trip took 125 days. They were help up in Wellington for five weeks and then were taken to Foxton on the "Stormbird.” From there Mr and Mrs Lewis and their three children went to Bulls in a carrier’s van, driven by Angus Milne. He landed them in the streets of Bulls at 3 o’clock in the morning with nowhere to go. The carrier took compassion on them and gave them a shake down for the night. In the morning Mr Lewis spent all his available wealth, sixpence, on bread, and this lasted the children for three days. That day he obtained work from Dr Curl, shepherding at 5s per day and paying 6s per week for rent. Later Mr Lewis worked for Major Wills and was afterwards for 17 years on the Westoe estate. Mr Lewis was regarded as the champion stacker in the good old days, and in one year topped 101 stacks. When he settled in Greatford there were only two houses —his was the third. No railways in those days, and no roads as there are now. There were great areas of scrub. He tells of a young lady paying a call on foot, who got bogged on the roadway and had to be pulled out by workmen in the vicinity. Her boots, or the remains, are still somewhere there. One of his most interesting memories was watching the planting of that fine belt of blue gums on the Greatford Road, which many regret has been spoilt by the ravages of the grub. A proud possession of Mr Lewis is an arm-chair made from the gums. Interesting to note, too, is that a son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Lewis is a son of Mr W. C. Kitney, who planted the gums. There was a big gathering at the

residence of the happy couple on Saturday afternoon. Of a family of nine, eight are living—all married and there are 33 grandchildren. The descendants were well represented, and there were a good number of friends. Messages of congratulation came in from all quarters, and there were many tangible tokens of esteem and goodwill. There was a liberal dispensing of afternoon tea, and the Rev. Jones (Bulls) in a happy speech extended felicitations. Festivities were resumed at night, when there was again a large gathering. Air Lewis has been a member of Court Littlejohn, A.0.F., for 50 years and a P.C.R. of the Court on presenting the happy couple with some afternoon tea accessories, congratulated them on their diamond jubilee of wedded life and Air Lewis on his golden jubilee as a Forester. Celebrations were concluded on Sunday when Rev. Jones conducted church service at the house and christened three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. MARTON GUN CLUB The first annual clay pigeon championship of fhe Wellington Province will be held under the auspices of the above club on the Afarton Racecourse on Alonday next (Labour Day). The first prize is a gold medal valued at five guineas and 60 per cent of the sweepstake; second prize, 25 per cent; and third prize 15 per cent. In addition to the above, the club will hold an open clay pigeon handicap, first prize, gun valued at £5O; second, £7; third £3. Nominations close with Air C. E. Gibbons, secretary, Afarton on Satuday, October 24, at 8 p.m.

GENERAL NEWS Afr J. Craig, Turakina, advertises for a boy for a dairy farm. Marton Golf Club held a . four-ball bogey competition on Saturday. Seven pairs entered for the competition, which was won by Rev. Reed and Afr J. H. McCrea. On account of the unsuitable state of the Afarton Park for cricket, the match between Broadway and Marton (arranged for this afternoon) has been postponed. Afarton Bowling Club opens its season this (Wednesday) afternoon. On Friday night Marton Junction Cricket Club held a very successful euchre party and dance. The ladies’ prize was won by Mrs Haywood and the men’s by Afr Robson, the prizes being donated by Messrs Hardson and T. A«, Wilson. The secretary of the Marton Swimming Club states that the annual meeting will be held shortly. It is probable that a team of swimmers from Wanganui East will pay a visit to Marton for the opening sports. The work of clearing the site of the new Post Office is progressing very satisfactorily. The big tree stumps are being removed by a special contrivance which makes short work of drawing out the stumps.