MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 268, 14 November 1935, Page 12

MARTON

MABTON DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL. MEETING OF COMMITTEE. The monthly meeting of the above school committee was iield un Tuesday evening, the cnairman (Mr. H. J. Fowler) presiding over Messrs. 11. L. Gill (hon. secretary), E. Fletcher, li. Frederick, A. L. Williams, T. Ellison, W. Campbell, H. N. Wysocki and the headmaster (Mr. H. L. Wilson). An apology was received from Mr. T. W. Reid. The headmaster tendered his formal resignation as from the end of the school year to take up a similar position at St. Clair School, Dunedin. In doing so, Mr. Wilson extended his sin cere thanks to past and the present committee for the help and co-opcra tion given him during his 111 yeais in Marton, which had rendered his duties less exacting that they would other wise have been. He wished the sc.., every success in the future, and trusted that he might meet with the same pleasant experience where he was going to.

The chairman, in thanking Mr. Wilson for his kind remarks, said hov\ sorry they were to part with him, Out that it was realised that they could not expect to keep a man of his attain ments when wider spheres were upon to him. It had been a pleasure to work with him, and his assistance in raising funds to enable the work of the schouj to go on had been a major factor in tiding over the lean years. The committee heartily reciprocated the good wishes expressed by Mr. Wilson, and wished him every success and happiness in his new position. It was hoped to express the committee's appreciation in a more tangible form before the final parting came. Correspondence included a letter from Bev. J. H. Hall, in which application was made for the use of a tennis court during the ensuing season. There being some prospect of a revival of the Old Pupils' Tennis Club, it was decided to set up a sub-committee consisting uf the chairnqin and Messrs, Fletcher and Ellison, with power to net, to go into the whole matter ana see if some satisfactory arrangements could be made which would be available to all old pupils of the school, and others, as in the previous scheme which fell through owing to lack of support some years age. A complaint from a parent concerning the treatment of his child by the headmaster w’as considered, and it was resolved that the headmaster’s action be approved, it was stated that a doctor had refused to certify that the punishment was excessive or injurious, and that the child was openly disobedient. The headmaster in his report said that the primary roll number stands at 298 and the secondary 80. The percentage of attendance, in spite of the unseasonable weather, is over 92. A “Bring and Buy Stall” was held on Wednesday last in aid of the Christmas tree fund, and netted £lO 6s 2d, which has been paid into the special fund which now stands at £l5 4s lOd. Sales of onion plants realised £3 Os Bd. The milk fund is in credit 12s 7d, but against this there is a liability for milk from the end of October, about xl 15s. The boys, instead of taking round “guys” on Guy Fawkes Day for their own benefit, held a drive for health stamps. They were successful in selling stamps to the value of £5 Ils 2d. A further canvass had brought the amount collected to over £ll. It is proposed to hold a garden fete on December 11, and 1 suggest that a subcommittee be appointed to confer with tlhe stall' and assist in organising the function. The recent stall will provide for the usual Christmas tree, and 1 suggest that the balance and profits fre-m the fete be utilised for the purpose of wiring the class rooms for radio reception. This important modern aspect of education has not been availed of to the extent that it merits, for the reason that : .t is rarely that the whole programme suits a particular class, and ch.i iges cannot be made quickly enough when the classes are in the hall, but with a speaker capable of being plugged in to tny room, full advantage cuald be taken of the broadcasts.

In the discussion following the reading of the report approval was given to the headmaster’s suggestion regarding the wiring of the class-rooms for wireless, and inquiries as to the cost are to be set afoot. It was also decided to co-operate with the stuff in organising a garden fete. The caretaker reported that there were sigas that some persons were making unlawful use of the outbuildings, and it was mentioned that anyone caught would be immediately prosecuted. The visiting committee reported that the grounds and buildings were in good order, excepting that grass was getting away in the shrubbery. The horsemower was now working satisfactorily, and it was anticipated that the co.q of cutting the grass would bi considerably reduced. The newly-plan'ed shcl’ ter and ornamental trees were all making excellent growth. It was resolved to make arrangements to- Lave the shrubbery cleaned up, and the matter was left in the chairman’s hands. Next month’s visiting comui’.ttee: Messrs. W. Campbell and H. Frederick. The next meeting will be he'd on the first Tuesday in December (3rd'' in order to get matteis in train for the garden fete. BOSE AND FLOWER SHOW. OPENS THIS AFTERNOON. The public is reminded in the advertising columns on the front page of this issue of the annual Marton Rose and Flower Shew and Industrial Ex nibitiou to be held in the Civic Theatre to-day (Thursday) and Friday. The show will be open from 2.30 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 10 p.m. both days. Entries close to-day (Thursday), at JI a.m. with the secretaries at the Civic Theatre. There will be the usual stalls, bran tubs, curio and antique show, tearooms, competitions. His Worship the Mayor, Mr. F. Purnell, has kindly consented to be present this evening to speaks words of greeting and wellwishing. The charges for admission to the show will be: Afternoon 6d, children ,3d; evening Is, children 6d. The Marton Band will also be in attendance bc-th evenings, playing choice selections at the entrance. The Evening Entertainment. We are advised that the programmes for this year’s Rose Show are particularly fine. The Wanganui Lyric Male Quartette party will be performing this evening (Thursday); also the well-known locals, Miss E. Sherriff and

Miss Margaret Lound and Mr. Tom Barton, the novelty artists. Last, but by no means least, the Trussell family of musicians from Wanganui will entertain. included in the latter’s numbers are: Instrumental trio, “The Flight of the Bumble Bee,” xylophone duet, “The Two Imps,’’ Barry Trussell, the 10-year-old Australasian champion xylophone player will play “Lebenlust.” The above is a particularly fine programme to be staged this evening (Thursday). MAGISTRATE’S COURT. The ordinary sitting of the Marton Magistrate’s Court was held yesterday, Air. li. Al. Watson, B.AL, presiding. E. A. lugrim was fined 30s and costs 10s fur operating a motor-cycle not properly equipped with brakes. The traffic inspector said that he understood defendant was not in good circumstances and he did not press for a heavy penalty. The Alagistrate: He is a single man and he rides a motor-cycle. That is enough. E. F. Bridger was fined 15s and costs 12s, for allowing stock to wander on the streets and on a similar charge 8. A. Liddicoat was fined 2Us and costs 12s. On the information of the Health Inspector, J. H. McLean was charged with creating a nuisance in Kira Street through allowing cows to be milked in a residential area. The inspector said that there was continually an objectionable smell and numerous complaints were received. Ou the suggestion of Air. Palmci, who appeared for AlcLean, the case was adjourned for a month to see if an improvement could be effected. Judgment was given by default in the following undefended civil cases: —G. C. Powell v. L. Rink £4 10s, c o-sts 7s; Glasgow and Williams Ltd. v. Airs. G. Over £2 19s 9d, costs £1 4s 6d; K. A. Williams v. H. U. Uardon £7 Is lOd, costs £1 14s’6d. As the result of a collision which took place last month on the intersection of {Station {Street and Ngureta Street between S. Morrison (Stanway) and U. W. Preece (Marton), bhe parties were charged—Alorrisou with tailing to observe the right-hand rule and Preece with negligent driving. Both were convicted and lined 30s, with costs 10s. CYCLE ROAD RACE. A special cycle road race took plarc on Wednesday afternoon, the course being once round the Tutaenui Block and twice round the Nga Tawa Block. L. Griffin, F. Tolley, (J. Bulton and E. Carter were the first to- pass the line after negotiating the Tutaenui Block (about 14 miles; with H. Moss, L. Sanders and K. Ellery about 200 yards behind. E. Carter, C. Bulton and I’.' Tolley were the first in at the end of the first round of the Nga Tawa Block. A very close finish resulted. 11 Moss (6niin. 50sec.) won by a wheel, with F. Tolley (8.30) second, and L. Sanders (7.30) third, only inches saparating, with C. Bulton (8-0), c'ose up, fourth. The winner’s time was 57min. 42sec., which was also the fastest. H. Archibald (5.‘0), E. Morrison (8.0), K. Ellery (8.30) E. Carter (10.0) and L. Griffin (12.0 also started. At the conclusion the trophies won during the season were presente-d by the president (Air. S. B. Abel) the points prize winners being L. Sanders (first), C. Bulton (second) and E. Morrison (third).