MARION

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 229, 30 September 1935, Page 3

MARION

NAVY LEAGUE MARTON BRANCH MEETING The annual general meeting of the Marton Branch of the Navy League was held on Friday evening, his Worship the Mayor, Air. F. Purnell, presiding over Miss Cook, Miss L. Uook, Mrs. 11. F. Arkwright (bon. see.), Miss Willis, Airs. Curtis, Mr. H. F. Arkwright, Mr. IL H. Richardson and Air. f. Low. Reference was made to the loss the branch had suffered in the death of two members, Air. 1). D. Simpson and Mrs. R. E. Beckett. Votes of condolence with the relatives were carried in silence, standing. The report submitted by the secretary stated: — There were 42 financial members, not counting the schools, and live members whose subscriptions are yet unpaid. It is with great regret that we have to report the death of two of our members during last year. Airs. Beckett, of Marton, and Air. Duncan Simpson, of Heaton Park. Air. Darrock, the secretary of the Wellington Branch, writes to say that His Excellency the Governor-General, Lord Galway, has accepted the position of Patron of the Navy League. The Trafalgar Day wreath of Native flowers, berries and foliage, in ice, was despatched from Wellington by the Wairangi on September 1. It was from the N.Z. Branches of the Navy League. Air. Darrock also sent details of the subjects for the Palmer Prizes for 1935. A conference was held in Wellington and Marton was asked to send a delegate. The date was changed many times, and when the final notice came, it left no time to call a meeting and elect a delegate to represent Marton. Moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet, the chairman said that the Navy League loomed bigger to-day- than for some year's since the Navy’ was being strengthened tremendously, and that strength to-day might be the means of preventing another war. Alen like Air. Anthony Eden, acting up to the best British traditions in their efforts for peace, had the respect of the world; and the British Navy seemed destined to play a part in accord with the same traditions, in the effort to keep the peace, by a display of strength if necessary’. The Alarton Branch of the Navy League was not a very important cog in the wheel, but it had a part to play, and the small branches throughout the world together represented a considerable influence on public opinion and collected in the aggregate a big fund to carry out the objects of the Navy League. Mr. Arkwright seconded the motion. Votes of thanks were accorded Airs. Arkwright for her valuable services as secretary and treasurer, and to Air. Richardson as auditor. The balance-sheet showed a credit balance of £6 19s 7d. The secretary reported that Huntley Boy’s School would have a 100 per cent, membership for this year. , The annual Navy League Palmer Prize essay competition for school children takes place shortly, entries closing on October 14. It was decided to send particulars and forms to the schools of the district. The election of officers resulted as follows: President: Air. F. Purnell. Vice-President: Air. H. F. Arkwright. Secretary and treasurer: Airs. H. F. Ai kwright. Committee: Air. Richardson, Mr. Low, Miss Cook, Aliss L. Cook, Miss Willis, Airs. Curtis, Airs. Fenwicke. Auditor: Air. H. H. Richardson.

LADIES’ REPRESENTATIVE HOCKEY.

RANGITIKEI v. HOROWHENUA The following team has been selected to represent Raugitikei in a representative match with Horowhenua at Levin next Wednesday, October 2:— Goal: Al. Pitches. Backs; G. Hawkins, P. Carpenter. Halves: M. Williams, B. Managh, E. Low. Forwards: R. Griftin, P. iwikau, B. Staples, 1. Coles, C. Rogers. Emergency: AI. Moss. Air. W. G. Aitken will be manager of the team and Alls. B. Wing, hon. chaperone.

MARTON BRANCH W.D.F.U.

BOOK DAY 'lhe Alarton Branch of the W.D.F.U. will be holding their monthly meeting in the Parish Hall, Alarton, on Tuesday, October 1, and will take the form of book day. The headquarters of the Dominion Book Club has been in Wanganui during past years, but a change has been made, and the headquarters will now be in Te Kuiti with Airs. Powdrill appointed as librarian. The Book Club is au entirely voluntary movement, and deserves support, giving as it does, great benefit and enjoyment to people living in the back country. lhe Alarton Branch solicits contributions of books and magazines in order to give the Te Kuiti Branch a good start, and a cordial invitation is extended to all members and friends to be present on Tuesday. Afternoon tea will be dispensed by the committee.

11. F. YOUNG SCHOLARSHIPS

Under the will of the late Herbert I rancis Young of Alarton the residue of the estate is held by the Public Trustee and the income utilised annually in providing scholarships for scholars who attend the Marton Dis trict High School, the Mount View School (near Marton) and the Alarton Junction School ami who have, for the six months immediately preceding December J, been under regular instruction in the subjects of the sixth •standard or a higher standard. The Public, Trustee was appointed the executor of the will and the awarding of the scholarships is under the control of a committee comprised of the headmasters of the schools mentioned with the district manager of the Public Trust Office at Marton as chairman of such committee. Arrangements have been made again this year for the examination to be held in conjunction with that for pro ficieney. By the co-operation of the Wanganui Education Board inspectors

a considerable saving in examination expenses is effected and, despite the reduced income now available, it is possible to offer three scholarships this year. Full particulars as to the conditions of the scholarships and entry forms may lie obtained from the headmaster of the schools concerned.

MICKEY'S” BIRTHDAY

lhe seventh birthday of “Mickey Alouse ” was celebrated in no uncertain manner al the Civic Theatre on Saturday/morning a special children’s matinee being held in honour of the occasion. No less than 700 were present and a unique sight at 8.30 (two hours before the show) was a queue of children wailing for the doors to open. The first 100 admitted received a Mickey Alouse badge and during the show a halt was made to cut the cake with due ceremony. The Civic Manager, Air. Geo Hogan briefly addressed the audience and called on “Mickey himself” to blow out the seven candles and cut the cake—which, by the way was the biggest cake ever made in Alarton. “Mickey” carried out the task in fine style and prizes were given to six lucky seat holders. It was a great sight— a hall packed with happy children and when called upon to wish “Mickey” a happy birthday and offer a cheer they did so lustily. At the conclusion of the programme each child received a piece of cake. The novelty of the scheme appealed to young and old and Air. Hogan and his staff deserve congratulations on the manner in which the arrangements were carried out. The part of “Mickey” in the ceremony was admirably taken by Aliss Alarv Broad.

GIPSY BALL. Arrangements are well in hand for the Gipsy ball, which is being held under the auspices of the Raugitikei Cricket Association and the Alarton branch of the Wanganui Collegiate School Old Boys’ Association, and which will take place in the Civic Theatre, Alarton, on Friday, October 11. Gus Large’s full orchestra has been engaged to supply the music and will lender a first-class programme of the latest song and dance hits. On Saturday afternoon, Mrs. G. L. Marshall presided over a good attendance of ladies, and the supper arrangements are well to the fore. Indications point to this season’s Giysy Bail being most successful and with the moderate charges of admission, viz, double 7s 6d, gents. 5s and ladies 3s 6d, a large attendance is expected.

PERSONAL Aliss Simpson and Air. G. A. Simpson, of Closeburn, Bonny Glen, who ha\e been spending a week in Nelson, are expected home during the weekend. Intense excitement is being expressed by a young lady in Marton, Aliss Joyce Smith, who had a special voice test last week by C. 11. Aldoph Mann, Esq., of Trinity College, London, and was advised either to go to London or enter the Melba Conservation of Alusic, Victoria, for three years’ course of training. Aliss Smith who is just 18, is the possessor cf a beautiful soprano voice and also a most attractive personality, and has been a pupil of Sister M. Bernardine, of St. Francis Convent, Marton, for two and a-half years, during which she has made steady progress with her singing. As a child Aliss Smith went to Huntervillo and started her education at Hunterville Scheel, going from there to St. Alary’s College, Wellington, and is at present attending Afarton High School. She is also a member of Afarton Drama League. Aliss Smith hopes to be able to go to Mel bourne early next year.

PALMERSTON-WELLINGTON ROAD RACE.

AIA ETONIAN SECURES PLACE Air. H. Archibald, of Martou, an enthusiastic cyclist, was a competitor in the Palmerston-Wellington road race on Saturday, and secured third place.

THE CIVIC THEATRE.

“LITTLE MISS MARKER.” Paramount’s “Little Miss Marker,” which opened at the Civic Theatre on Saturday to- a crowded audience, has Adolphe Menjou, Dorothy Dell, Charles Bickford and five-year-old Shirley Temple in the principal roles. It was directed by Alexander Hall and boasts a supporting cast which includes Lynne Overman, .Tack Sheehan, Frank McGlynn, Sr., Warren Hymer, Sam Hardy, John Kelly, Cranford Kent and Tammany Young. The story is a sentimental yarn of a little girl left as security for a racing bet. The girl s father never returns and she is taken over by a shabby, grouchy, mean bookmaker, who tries to get advice from his gang of broadway cronies. The girl takes a liking to her new environment and before long she is talking their language and acting their rough slangy ways. With a crooked racing deal and a romance on the side, the film reaches a heart-touching climax.— “Little Aliss Marker” will be finally screened this evening (Monday).