MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 64, 16 March 1936, Page 3

MARTON

! EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE. BANGITIKEI BRANCH. The Rangitikei Branch of the New Zealand Educational Institute held its 13th.. annual meeting on YVednesday evening at the Marton ID.H. >School Tn his annual report, the secretary stated that, as in previous years, practically every teacher in thc district was in membership with the institute. Reference was made to teachers who had left during the year, especial mention being made to Air. F. G. Gabites, who after long service had now retired from active work; to Mrs. Maiden, for many years a member of tihe Management. Committee, who had been transferred to Manawatu, and to Mr. H. L. YY’ilson, i till recently headmaster of the D. 11. I school, who had gone to Dunedin. On the o'Jher hand, the branch had welcomed back with pleasure Mr. Goldsbury, a former member, who had done fine service in Taranaki and other districts. A welcome was also extended io Mr. A. YY. Tucker, the newly-ap-i pointed headmaster of the D.II. Schoo], whose long and varied educational experiences in many parts of the world would, it was felt, prove of great value to the branch. Various meetings of interest had been held throughout the year, and preliminary work had been done with a view to a report on teachers’ residences throughout the Dominion which had been found in many cases to be far from satisfactory. Reference was made, to the quarterly meetings of the YY'anganui Central Executive, at which teachers from the whole of the education area met in friendly discussion. Mcnrbers of t'he branch were invited to be present when op po rtun i t y p r e.se nt cd. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: President: Mr. A. W. Tucker, M.A., B.Se.; Vice-presidents: Messrs. F. A. Hempieman, E. H. Taylor, Beattie and. Miss Holgerson; management committee: Messrs. Goldsbury, Johnstone. Beattie. Mclntyre and Holloway; secre tary and treasurer, Air. P. H. Hall. Arrangements were made for monthly meetings during the year, to some of which, when special speakers were present, it was proposed that visitors might be invited. VALEDICTORY. AFTERNOON TO AIRS. D. AICLVOR. Members and guests of thc P.W.AI.U. met on Thursday afternoon in St. Andrews' Hall to make a presentation to Airs. D. Ab'lvor, who leaves Alarton next week with her husband, Rev. D. Mclvor, to live in retirement at Rag lan, Auckland. The hall had been tastefully decorated with hydrangeas and dahlias. In extending a welcome to eveijone present. Airs. G. B. Gregory said that the reason for the gathering was to say goodbye and God speed to one who had been intimately associated with the Mission T T nion’s work in Marton Mtce her husband came to tlm charge Airs. Gregory then asked all those old members who had belonged to the P.YV’AT.I’. when Airs. Alclvor first camo to Alarton to join her on the platform. Little Rita Gorrie presented Mrs. Alclvor with a beautiful bouquet from the members. Items were contribute'! by Airs. H. J. AlcChcsney (soloi. Mrs. YVilkins (recilavion). Airs. J. Gibson (solo), and Airs. R. •(?. Ball (solo), following whien Mr.*. .1. Hunter, ina touchingly sincere little speec.t, said how sorry members of the i’.YY’.M.U. were to he losing Air. and Airs.Alclvor, who would take away with them the prayers of their Alarton friends for happiness and health in their new sphere. On behalf of the P.W.AI.U. and ladies of the congregation, Airs. Hunter then presented Airs. Alclvor with a beautiful travelling rug and an envelope, containing a cheque. Airs. YY'. Raine, who was present by invitation, in a beautifully expressed speech, said that Airs. Alclvor would be missed by the community. On behalf o' the YY'omen’s Institute Glee Club, where many happy occasions had been spent, Airs. Raine presented Mrs. AleIvor with a ta-stefully made bouquet.

Mrs. Gregory then called on Mrs. Gibson to read the following resolution:— "To place on record the sincere appreciation of the members of the Alarton P.W.M.U. of the valuable work done by Airs. D. Mclvor during her 14 years as president of the branch, and also as an office-bearer in the YVanganui P.A., the woimen of St. Andrew’s congregation desire to be associated with the P.YV.AI.U. in this tribute to Mr*. Alclvor, who has at all times done all in her power to forward the work of the Kingdom of God in this cliarge. She has been loyal and faithful in hei duties, and has been ever ready to extend hospitality to friends and strangers alike. Her departure from the district is keenly regretted, and this gathering of women extends to Air. and Airs. Alclvor sincere sympathy in this time of trial and the hope that they may both be spared for many more years of service.” There were many moist eyes as the resolution was read, and Airs. Alclvor, replying, was nearly overcome with emofion. She thanked, from the bottom of her heart, adherents of the church and friends for the many kindnesses shown her family during her husband’s ministration in the charge, and expressed the hope that when the people of Alarton took the new minister c and his wife to their hearts, there I would still be a corner for the Alclvors. A delightful afternoon tea was dispensed before the gathering disbanded. AN INTERESTING ADDRESS. Airs. E. Alaslen, district secretary of the Wellington University district, will give an address in the Alarton District High School on Thursday, March 19, at 7.45 p.m. Her subject will be "The Aims of the YY’ellington Education District,” stressing the point on what | is being done by this important organisation in regard to adult education. As it is hoped to extend the work in country districts the general public are cordially invited. N.Z. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE. RANGITIKEI BRANCH. The Rangitikei branch of the New Zealand Educational Institute held its 13th annual meeting on YVednesday last at the Alarton District High School. In his annual report the secretary ' stated that, as in previous years, practically every teacher in the district was in membership with the institute. Reference was made to teachers who had left during the year, special mention being made, to Air. F. G. Gabites, who after long service had now retired fro mactivo work, to Airs. Alaiden, for : many years a member of the management committee, who had been transferred to Manawatu, and to Air. H. L. Wilson, till recently headmaster of the D.H. School, who had gone t.o Dunedin. On the other hand, the branch had welcomed back, with pleasure Air. Goldsbury, a former member, who had done fine service in Taranaki and other dis ; tricls. A welcome was also extended to Mr. A. AV. Tucker, the newly-ap-pointed headmaster of the D.H. School, whose long and varied educational experiences in many parts of the world would, it was felt, prove of great, value to the branch. Various meetings of interest, had been held throughout the year and preliminary work had been done with a view to a report of teachers’ residences throughout the Dominion, which had been found in many cases to be far from satisfactory. Reference was made to the quarterly meetings of the Wangakui Central Executive, at which teachers from the whole of the education area met in friend!v discussion. Alembers of the branch were invited to be present when opportunity presented. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: —President, Air. A. AY'. Tucker. Af.A., B.Se., F.R.A.S.; vice-presidents, Alessrs. F. A. Hempleman, E. 11. Taylor, and Afiss Holgerson; management committee, Messrs. Goldsbury. Johnstone, Beattie. A’elntyre and Holloway: secretary and treasurer. Mr. P. 11. Hall. Arrangements were mhde for monthly meetings during the year, to some of which, when special speakers were present, it w°.s proposed that visitors might be invited.

s. THE CIVIC THEATP.E i"I LIVE AIY LIFE.” pe Glamorous Joan Crawford as Kay k Bentley, the girl who realised she was 4 young but on .e—and decided to make d the most of it, is starred in “1 Live d Aly Life,” which will be finally .- screened at the Civic Theatre this h (Monday) evening. Here’s romance of k to-day at its most thrilling peak . . . 1 the romance of beautiful Kay Bentley, f who had everything that money could ’• buy—except her kind of love. There’s 3r utter fascination in every laugh-laden, heart-pounding scene of a truly great motion picture! Brian Aherne is Aliss s ’ Crawford’s leading man, and the cast 3 ‘ includes Frank Alorgan, Aline Alacy Alahon, Eric Blore, Fred Keating, and ‘ s others. e LAID AT REST. e THE LATE AIISS BETH SHERRIFI7. r, h The funeral of the late Miss Beth ‘ Sherriff, the second daughter of the e late Air. H. Sherriff and Airs. Sherrill, of Alarton, on Saturday afternoon was B ‘ attended by a large number of rela(l tives and friends. The Rev. Air. J. 11. IC Hall conducted a service at the home ' r and also at tho graveside, which was e decorated with flowers by Airs. A. Colt?- ’• man. The casket was adorned with '■ a number of beautiful floral emblems '• from all parts of the North Island, including Stratford Hospital Board, Alarton Borough Council, matron and nursing staff of Stratford Hospital, former „ colleagues at the training school . (Hawera Hospital), Braemar Hospital (YVanganui). t The pall-bearers were Messrs. J. A. ' Bush, A. Barr, R. Bridge, 11. Coleman, ’ and J. W. Ihiller. 1 The late Afiss Sherriff died at. the L Stratford Hospital on Thursday last after a short illness. GARDEN PARTY AT TURAKINA. A garden party in aid of the new vicarage fund will bo held at "Dalvey,” Bulls-Turakina Road, the residence of Air. H. Y. Lethbridge, on Saturday, March 28. The price of admission is .Is 6d, which includes afternoon tea; children fid, under school age ' free. PERSONAL. A visitor to AJarton on Saturday was Air. John McEldowney, who stated that ‘ it was this week since he arrived in Alarton to start in business as ■ a draper. The building now occupied ‘ j by Lloyd’s, Ltd. (Messrs. Atkinson and Sons) was built by Air. AleEldowney. Air. AleEldowney new lives in retirement at. Bayswater, Auckland, and despite his years he looks very young and active. Air. E. F. Mahoney, who has been on the staff of the Alarton Post and Telegraph for the past six years, has been transferred on promotion to Kaponga, ’Taranaki. Prior to . his departure lie was the recipient of a presentation of an engraved, silver cigarette case from the staff. Bis many friends and acquaintances wish him success in hie new surroundings Prior to his departure ori transf-'r. Mr. 8. R. Holmes, of the P. and T. staff, was met the other evening by the men employed on the Kakariki deviaI tion scheme and presented with a pipe I as n small mark of appreciation of his sympathetic dealings with relief workera. Air Holm©*’ <utie? at times brought him iu close touch with the unI employed and he handled the task i credit to the department and to the complete satisfaction of the men. LADIES’ CROQUET; A team of Hunterville players visited Alarton on Friday to play for the Simpson Cup, and the B Grade Challenge Trophy. Marton won the former by a small margin, the bitter easily going to the visitors. /V most enjoyable day was spent. Results:— Simpson Cup.—Airs. Powell and Mrs. Smith (H.) 26. v. Airs. True and Afiss Ferens (Al.) 10; Afrs. Stratford and Airs. Abel (II.) 6, v. Airs. Thomson and j