MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19437, 24 October 1925, Page 3

MARTON

THE -TRUE ATMOSPHERE OF PARIS SEE IT IN “ONE YEAR TO LIVE” (From the “Chronicle’s” Special M. C. Levee, producer of “One Year to Live,” the First National film which will be shown at the Marton Town Hall this (Saturday) evening, was once the author of the statement that mere money can never make a good picture. Thus, when Levee required a background for his story of Parisian theatrical life, he did not send his company to Paris and Monte Carlo, the locales of the story. Levee not only did the economical but the sensible thing of dispatching a photographer to these parts, instructing him to send back no more and no less than pictures and films of the places, interior and exterior, that he wanted. Immediately upon the receipt of the stills and films, Levee assigned a crew of 350 men, headed by several master builders, to duplicate the scenes. This required two weeks, instead of two months, and best minimum time, that it would have taken the company to go to France and back. THE TUBAKINA BRIDGE. The Rangitikei County Council notifies that the Turakina river bridge at Turakina has now been strengthened to carry a weight of eight tons (vehicle and load included). Any person who conducts traffic of a greater weight than the above specified on or over this bridge at any one time will be prosecuted. A FRACTURED COLLAR-BONE. While playing at the Marton District High School on Thursday afternoon, Mervyn Williamson, a pupil, had the misfortune to fracture his collarbone, and dislocate his shoulder. He was taken to Wanganui Hospital for X-ray examination. MABTON BRASS BAND. The members of the local band are attending practices in full force and showing considerable improvement. It is probable that the band will give an open-air concert at an early date in the Park. LOYAL MARTON LODGE On Thursday evening Loyal Marton Lodge, Marton, held their last dance for the season in the Druids’ Hail. The music was supplied by Messrs Irene ' Goefcel and Joyce Boobyer. The waltz [ competition was won by Miss Sinclair and Mr A. Chapman. A very enjoyable i evening was spent. MARTON 2JGSB SHOW. [ The Marton Rose Show and Indus- ' trial exhibition (under the auspices I c.f the Methodist Church) will be held jin the Merton Town Hall on Thursi day a’nd Friday, November 19 and 20. ! Schedules can be obtained from Mr. ' W. R. Fitchett, 4 Hunia Street, Mari ton. MARTON GUN CLUB. i A final reminder is given gun-men ; that entries for the first annual clay i bird championship of Wellington Pro- [ vines, and also an open clay pigeon i handicap (to be held by the Marton i Gun Ciuh on the Marton Racecourse ■on Monday, 25th October) close this • (Saturday) evening with Mr C. E. Gibmence at 9.30 sharp. A BARGAIN. A Marton advertiser has for sale for £lO a Precision motor cycle in good running order. MARTON LADIES’ WELFARE LEAGUE. The final series of the euchre tournament were held last evening, when the aggregate prizes were awarded to Mrs O. Neumann and Mrs A. Strawbridge. BETAILERS’ ASSOCIATION AND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. A meeting of the Marton Retailers’ Association held on Friday evening. Mr T. Barton presided, and there were also present: Messrs G. B. Gregory, A* O. Scott, T. A. Phillips, J. D. Gorrie, J. Mogridge, A. Gracie, J. Shine and H. Y. Cameron. Mr Gregory moved the following

motion, of which he had given notice: “That a meeting be convened for October 23 to consider the question of merging with the Chamber of Commerce.” This was carried. Mr J. Shine was appointed chairman of the Retailers’ Committee on the Chamber of Commerce and Messrs Barton and Mogridge members of the Chamber. The funds of the Retailers’ Association are to be handed over to the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber of Commerce met subsequently. The chairman reported having interviewed the Secretary to the P. and T. Department in reference to a clock tower for the Post Office. The secretary had replied that the Department did not favour erecting towers. In the case of Marton a tower would cost £2OOO. It had been stated that the money for a clock would be collected in Marton, but the chairman did not think there was much chance of a clock being installed. 1 The chairman said very little interest had been taken in the Chamber during the past seven years. The Retailers’ Association, which had been n real live body, had now decided to merge with the Chamber, and the combined forces should make a strong body. Mr Gregory said that with the merging there would be a membership of about forty. Notice of motion to alter the rules was given, and Messrs F. J. Christenson, F. Brice and E. B. Gregory were appointed a sub-committee. The annual meeting of the Chamber will be held on November 15. The chairman said the Retailers ’ Association deserved appreciation for its fine work in the past. Mr F. Brice said it was generally recognised that improvements suggested by the Retailers’ Association had always been carried. All the business people should now take interest in the Chamber. The formation of an A. and P. Association had emanated from the Chamber of Commerce. Mr Barton returned thanks on behalf of the Retailers’ Association. The Postmaster and Stationmaster were made honorary members of the Chamber. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING. The second shoot for the butter dish

The following were registered off the rifle:— G. Gray 70; G. Stubbs 70; M. Batten 69; M. Gray 69; K. Atkinson 68; J. Deighton 67; T. Fletcher 64; R. Pearse 62.

resulted as follows*: — M. Batten 70 3 70 R. Pearse 68 7 70 G. Stubbs 69 4 70 R. Deighton .. .. 69 3 70 T. Fletcher 64 7 70 G. Gray 67 4 70 M. Grav 65 5 70 K. Atkinson 67 1 68 K. Gibbons 58 10 68