MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 71, Issue 219, 15 September 1928, Page 3

MARTON

RANGITIKEI MOTOR CYCLE CLUB 1 [ Special “Chronicle’- Service, 1 On Monday evening in the Marton Jockey Club’s rooms at 7.30 p.m. a meeting of all motor cycle enthusiasts is called for the purpose of reviving the Rangitikei Motor Cycle Club and mak- ! ing arrangements to hold a motor-cycle race meeting on the Marton racecourse on Saturday, February 1(5. The date is a most suitable one, as it links up with a series of meetings at Hawera, New Plymouth and Whangarei. It is hoped that there will be a large attendance of intending members. TASMAN AIRMEN’S TOUR With a view to affording district residents an opportunity of seeing the Tasman fliers a meeting of representative townspeople convened by Mr James Gordon was held in the Borough Council Chambers, the Mayor (Mr F. Purnell) presiding. It was decided to send a telegram to Squadron-Leader Kingsford Smith offering to defray the expense of the proposed visit to Marton to the extent of £25 for a ten minutes’ flight in the Southern Cross over the town and £lOO for a landing to be made adjacent to the town. A committee consisting of the Mayor and Messrs J. Gordon, A. J. B. Sicely, R. J. Moore,, J. Johnston and H. Batchelar was set up to deal with the airmen’s reply. Since the meeting was held it was definitely annouced that the Southern Cross will be left at Christchurch and that the airmen will tour the Dominion in Air Force Machines.

In reply to a telegram forwanded to Squadron-Leader Kingsford Smith by the Mayor of Marton (Mr F. Purnell), the following reply has been received: ‘ ‘ Many thanks for your telegram. Were we bringing the Southern Cross to the North Island we would be only too delighted to circle over and if possible land at or near your town without any thought of monetary return, as our only desire is to stimulate a great public interest in aviation. We sincerely appreciate the spirit behind your offer and only regret that we will be unable to bring the Southern Cross to th© North Island. However, we are flying in New Zealand Air Force machines and if conditions are favourable will endeavour to arrange to circle over your town for a few minutes. (Signed) Kingsford Smith & Ulm. ” His Worship immediately replied:— “Many thanks for telegram received. Contents very highly appreciated hero. (Signed) Purnell.” PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN’S MISSIONARY UNION “I believe that the more interest a church takes in missions the more that church prospers, and the splendid work of the P.W.M.U. in Marton during the past 25 years has contributed largely to the prosperity of the church.” These were the inspiring words contained in a letter read at the silver anniversary celebrations of the Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union, from Mrs Gordon, of Taihape (widow of the late Rev. D. Gordon, who was one of Marton's first ministers), affectionately known to local Presbyterians as the “Granny” of the church organisations. Mrs D. Mclvor presided over a large attendance of members, besides repretsentatives from Palmerston, Wanganui, Fordell, Turakina, Bulls and Taihape, and all were deeply moved by the kindly interest which “Granny” Gordon continues to display—in spite of her 85 years—in the activities of the branch of which she was a foundation member.

A letter of congratluation was also read from Mrs E. J. Hercus, 8.A., who, as Miss Mabel Mackeller, actually founded the branch in 1903, while she was a teacher in the Junction School. She declines, however, to take the honour, stating that “we could not have attempted much without Mrs Gordon, whose prayers and sunny presence were really behind everything.” During the afternoon appropriate addresses were given by Mrs Mclvor (president), Mrs G. B. Gregory (secretary), and representatives of other branches, who forwarded greetings and congratulations. Entertaining items were given by girls from the Maori College, Miss M. Mclvor, Mrs J. W. Gibson and Miss Hunter, and afternoon tea followed. A handsome birthday cuke was cut by Mrs A. H. Knigge, a prominent mission worker and past president, of the branch. BULB AND SPRING FLOWER SHOW The annual Bulb and Spring Flower Show under the auspices of St. Stephen’s Church will be held in the Marton Town Hall on Thursday and Friday, September 20 and 21. Schedules are now obtainable from Messrs Ingle Bros, an A. B. Innes and Alan Gibson, hon. secretary. In connection with the above, the annual sale of work will also be held. The stalls are as follows:—Produce, flowers, sweets, apron, Guild, children's bran tub, fancy, tee creams, and afternoon tea. Contributions to stalls will be thankfully received by Mrs M. Bill. Mrs Cunningham is arranging a concert for each evening. TO-DAY’S PICTURES “The Spotlight’’ is the story of a colourless country girl who was transformed into a brilliant stage star and personality. She became the toast of the town, but she was forbidden to hint that she had beer, anything else but a star all her life. Esther Ralstou plays this part, and looks as bewitching as a brunette as a blonde, and she is both in this picture. “The Spotlight” is the starring picture at the Marton Town Hall this afternoon and evening. Neil Hamilton is leading man. SURVEY ERRORS With reference to the message from Auckland yesterday stating that a retired officer of the Survey Department had exposed an error of four miles in the Admiralty chart position of the Three Kings., Mr A .C. M. Sicely, surveyor, Marton, recalled <• similar case in the South Island. In 1911, says Mr Sicc'y, he was engaged with a Mr J. A. Robertson, of Dannevirkc (now deceased) in taking a survey of the southern coast of the South Island. On that occasion Mr Robertson had told him that he had discovered an error of four miles in the plac-

ing of the coast line on the Admiralty chart. The error was checked by a triangulated survey. Air Robertson was employed by the Government. In view of the fact for a re-survey of the coast line, the mistakes tctetailed in the latest news are of exceptional interest. EXAMINATIONS IN MUSIC The local secretary of the Trinity College of Music (Aliss Afountfort) has received the following results of the theory examinations held on June 9, last: — L.T.C.L.—Miss Evelyn M. Sherriff (Convent), rudiments 81 (complete). A.T.C.L. —Miss Nancy AlcDona’d Watt (Airs Bowick, A.T.C.L. Hunterville) art of teaching 84, rudiments 77 (complete). Intermediate Division.—Olive Cissie Sharp (Afiss Thomson, A.T.C.L., A.L.C.M.) 81 (honours). Advanced Junior Division—Mavis Brightwell (Aliss Thomson) 80 (honours); Sylvia Butler (Afiss Dierks/ 70 (pass). Junior Division.—Betty Batche’ar (Aliss Afountfort) 82 (honours); Alinnie Kearney (Afiss Thomson) 60 (pass). Preparatory Division. Patricia Price (Aliss Thomson) 68 (pass). RANGITIKEI CRICKET ASSOCIATION Air H. S. Arkwright presided at the full meeting of the committee of the Rangitikei Cricket Association last night, when the following applications for affiliation were received and accepted: Afarton, Torewa, Junction, Colts, Broadway and Huntervillc.