MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 20105, 26 March 1928, Page 2

MARTON

BEV. A. E. JEFFERSON FAREWELLED. [ Special “Chronicle” Service. 1 A large and representative gathering was held in the Methodist Hall on Friday night for the purpose of bidding farewell to the Rev. and Mrs A. E. Jefferson and family, who leave soon for Johnsonville, Mr Jefferson .having been appointed to the John-sonvillc-Ngaio circuit. Mr F. W. Moore presided, and on behalf of members and adherents of the church spoke of the regard which was felt for Mr Jefferson and family, and of the good w r ork performed liy them in the circuit. Messages had been received from all parts of the district from friends and supporters, who all expressed their appreciation of Mr Jefferson’s efforts in the service of his church.

Mr and Mrs Jefferson were then asked to accept an oak mantel clock and a purse as slight tokens of the esteem of members and Presentations were also made to Misses Norris and Kathleen Jefferson and to baby Elaine. The Revs. Ashcroft and Mclvor and Ensign Douglas also spoke of the goodwill and regard they felt for Mr and Mrs Jefferson, and wished them happiness and prosperity in their new work.

Mr Jefferson suitably responded and referred to the goodwill existing bctwen the local churches, mentioning the happy association of the various ministers when Bible instruction w r as given in the day schools. Ho regretted leaving Marton and his many friends but he 'wished the Church every success. A short programme of entertainment arranged by Miss Sherriff was rendered, Air and Airs J. W. Gibson and Afessrs Harvey and Smith delighting the audience with their items. THE BULLS BRIDGE. At a conference of representatives of Rangitikei and Alanawatu County Councils on Friday, it was decided, after a perusal of the Government plans, to recommend temporary repairs to tho Rapgitikei River bridge at Bulls, to the extent of about £3OOO, including a Highways Board subsidy. It was considered that further expenditure would be unwarranted, as with this sum the bridge could be made secure for traffic for a few years, the Government to be approached in the meantime with a view of having a new structure erected. Cr. A. G. Simpson (chairman) with the engineer, over-<er and clerk, represented Rangitikei, while Crs. J. 11. Perrctt and W. Pearce, with the clerk and engineer, represented Manawatu. TRITITY COLLEGE OF AHJSIC. The committee of the local centre of tho Trinity College of Alusic met on Friday evening, there being present: Messrs D. ingle (chairman), W. Ingle, A. AlcKcnzie, Dr. Harpur and Aliss Mountfort (secretary). In tho report of the year’s operations mention was made of the death of Airs Esam, and regret was expressed at the passing of one who would always be known as the “Alothcr of Alusic” in Alarton. The secretary was instructed to arrange for a public distribution of honours to successful candidate at the next annual examination. REFEREES’ ASSOCIATION. Tho annual meeting of the Referees’ Association was held on Thursday presiilent) presiding over a good at(presiden) presiding over a good attendance. The election of officers resulted:— President, Air A. Al. Sims; secretary and treasurer, Air F. Johnston; vicepresidents, Air L. J. Thompson and Rev. Leonard; delegate to Rangitikei Rugby Union, Air A. Al. Sims; appointment board, Alessrs A. AL Sims and F. Afartin; delegate to N.Z. Referees’ Association, Air A. AL Sims. Report. In his report the president stated:— The past season was one of tho most successful since tho formation of the Rangitikei Referees’ Association. Referees were provided for 42 senior match, 62 junior, 25 third grade, primary school matches and five representative matches. Referees have maintained a high standard of efficiency and discipline. During the past seasun only a few were reported to the Rugby Union and in all cases the Rugby Union supported the .referee and the Referees’ Association. The finances are in a healty condition as shown by the balance-sheet. On request Referees Henwood and Sims visited Wanganui and Taihape respective ly and controlled matches there. Your association was represented at the annual conference at Carterton by your president, who was again elected to represent the Country Referees’ Association on the N.Z. Referees’ Executive at Wellington. The appointment board have had difficulty at t-mes in finding sufficient referees for Wednesday matches. In conclusion I wish to thank the Rangitikei Rugby Union for its continued support and financial as-

sistance. The balance-sheet showed a credit blance of £9 19s Bd. Several new members were elected. It was recommended that Messrs W. Knox and F. O. Turvey be granted clearances. SEQUEL TO A COLLISION. The sequel to a collision early last month, when a car driven by Edward Forno, of Auckland, ran into a vehicle driven by Constable H. J. Thompson, was heard in the Alagistratc’s Court at Alarton on Thursday, when Forno was charged with driving his car in a manner, “which having regard to all circumstances, may have been dangerous to the public.” With first-hand information Constable Thompson prosecuted and stated that he was travelling alone in Air S. Fitchett’s car on bailiff business when the collision, which he described, took place. Forno, he said, crossed the Broadway-Tutaenui Road intersection at about 40 miles an hour and he (the constable) was only travelling at about eight miles an hour. Air H. C. N. Ladlcy, who appeared for Forno, pleaded guilty and a fine of £5 with costs 12s was imposed.

MARTON BOY SCOUTS. The Dominion Chief Commissioner (Brigadier-General Andrew) paid a visit of inspection to the Alarton Boy Scouts. The troop, 50 strong, under Scoutmaster Al. Yrells, assisted by As-sistant-Scoutmasters F. Gibbons, O. Roes and L. Jones, paraded at the A'lcthodist Sunday School and with the Cubs, Girl Guides, Brownies, and Rangers, marched to tho Park. i The parade, numbering 200, made an [imposing spectacle, which greatly I pleased the Commissioner. The parade was inspected by the Commisioner, who stated that the turn-out equalled any he had seen anywhere and was a credit to tho town. The visitors and officers were entertained at afternoon tea by the local Scout Committee. . ACCLIAIATISATION SOCIETY. The active operations by the Alarton branch of the Wellington Acclimatisation Society in stocking tho rivers with fish and the liberation of game in this district by Mr G. T. Avery (the local secretary) are evidently much appreciated by license-holders. On Saturday the first quota of an allotment of pheasants was liberated in Rangitikei and several other consignments are expected shortly. Tho red and sambur doer season opened on Alarch 24 and will close on Alay 31. Reports are favourable as to tho increase of game in Rangitikei and also the decrease of rabbits—a fact which should be appreciated by farmers. There will also bo an open season for license-holders to shoot pukeko for 14 days from Alay 1. Rangers are now actively engaged in looking after the society’s welfare, and it behoves sportsmen to bo equipped with licenses before they start on their shooting excursions. EUCHRE PARTY AND DANCE. A series of euchre parties and dances is now in full swing every Tuesday evening at the Alarton Junction Social Hall and good prizes are given to the winners of each night’s play, also for the aggregate winners at the conclusion of the series on June 1. There has been a good attendance at each night’s function, at which novelty dance competitions are held for prizes. The winners of Friday night’s play were: Ladies: Airs Irwin 1, Airs Avery 2; mon: Air J. Adams 1, Air J. Ross 2. A long night dance will be held on June 8.

PERSONAL. Air W. 11. AlcQuarters, of Alarton, is at present an inmate of tho Waikato Hospital, receiving treatment for an internal complaint. He hopes to be in Alarton again at the end of the month.