MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 80, 3 April 1936, Page 3

MARTON

MARTON WRESTLING CLUB. AN N U Al l MEE TIN G. The Marton Wrestling Club, which was formed last season and which held three very interesting tournaments, holds its annual meeting next Wednesday evening in the Advocate Office, not the Jockey Club rooms as was previously announced. The chib has had a good season and has certainly established the sport in popular favour in Marton. Jt is hoped that there will be a, large attendance at the meeting as it is understood —so popular were the Marton contests —that there will be no difficulty in arranging for the best of the outside wrestlers to appear during the coming season. PANTRY TEA. MbSS E. DUNCAN, GUEST OF HONOUR. In view of her approaching marriage, Miss E. Duncan was the guest of honour at a pantry tea on Wednesday evening at Mrs. H. Wysocki’s residence. Mesdames Wysocki, A. Mclndoe and K. N. Glasgow were hostesses, and a most enjoyable evening was spent in games, competitions and community singing. A delicious supper was served after which the many and varied gifts

were opened. Miss Duncan suitably returned thanks for the, good wishes and valued gifts bestowed upon her. CRICKET The many admirers of Jan Kiepura on .Saturday, April 4, they arc unable to fulfil their engagement with Rangitikei on that date, and as their EaMer is booked up playing a Wellington touring team, the annual fixture with Rangitikei will have to be abandoned for the year. MARTON HARRIERS The Marton harrier season will begin on Saturday, when a whistle run ’will be held, leaving the Anglican Sunday School at 2.30 p.m. Visitors are expected from the. Wanganui and Y.M.C.A. clubs and an enjoyable afternoon is predicted if tihe weather is suita-ble. All those thjit are interested iu harrierisni are cordially invited to attend, and any prospective members are asked to be present for the opening. PERSONAL A very pleasant kitchen evening was held, last week at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. T. Barton in honour of Miss Ruth Green and Mr. M. Cawood, whose marriage took place last Wednesday. The evening was given by members and friends of the. United Ladies' Hockey Club and took the form of a ag 500 party while some of the younger members played ping-pong. Those at the winning table were Miss B. Staples, Messrs. A. Gracie, G. Richardson and A. D. Bush, while consolation prizes went to Mesdames Barton and Mogridge and Misses B. Hunt and D. Whale. After supper Mr. Barton, on behalf of all present wished the guests of honour all happiness and prosperity in the future. After opening the varied and useful gifts Mr. Cawood suitably replied. A very enjoyable evening was brought to a close with the ginging of “For They Are Jolly Good Fellows' and “Auld Lang Syne.”

PAREWANUI DANCE. The next dance and card party in aid of the funds of the Parewanui School will be held in Bulls Town Hall on Wednesday, April 8. “Billy” Larkin’s orchestra has been engaged, and a free bus will run from Marton. Popular prices, including a reduced admission charge for those who only wish to play euchre, should ensure a large attendance. BULLS R.S.A. The third annual report, to he presented at the annual meeting of the Bulls R.S.A. on Friday night, reads as follows: “We have pleasure in submitting to you the third annual report of the association, which held its inaugural meeting on March 15. 1933. and has now had three years’ successful existence. Membership.—The year has ended with a financial membership of 62, as compared with 65 last year, and it is gratifying to see that our membership is so well maintained. Honorary Life Member.—lt is with deep regret that we have to record the loss of our honorary life member, the late Mr. J. F. McKelvie, who had always proved himself a staunch supporter ot returned men, and who took a deep interest in this association. To mark our appreciation of his efforts on our behalf. steps were taken during the year to present him with the gold badge of the association. Poppy Day sales. — Sales of poppies were well maintained this year, and reached the total of £l3 3s. However, we feel that this can be extended, and so we have handed over this work to Mrs. W. A. Sutherland, who has already enlisted the support of a large band of It is felt that better results will be achieved if , the people of the district were more fully acquainted with the fact that the proceeds of local sales of poppies are the sole property of the association, and are devoted entirely to necessitous cases. Anzac Parade.—The church parade in Bulls on Anzac Day was again stronglv supported by members, and controlled by our patron. Colonel C. G. Powles. To mark our appreciation of the support accorded by Sandon members, local members turned out again in force for an afternoon parade at Sandon. Entertainments. Various socials, dances, concerts and community sings were held at intervals during te year ,in addition to the annual reunion, and our finances were considerably improved thereby. Arrangements for catering were in the capable hands of Mr. H. Holland, who, with his band of assistants, proved a tow r er of strength to the committee. While all these entertainments proved reasonably successful, it is regretted that there is not stronger support by re-

turned men, for whose benefit the entertainments were chiefly arranged. Unemployment and relief.—The pa=t winter has proved a difficult one for many of our members, and it is pleasing to report that our finances were able to stand the strain, though over £4O was spent in assisting unemployed, necessitous cases, and returned men passing through the district. This year again the executive decided not to attemp to build up a reserve fund, but to give all the assistance in its power. Flock House.—During the year a. son of one of our members was admitted to Flock House for training. In conclusion we wish to draw attention to the fact that, more and more quicklv now. as the years pass, men are breaking down as the result of war injuries and strain. Tn our own small association we have five cases of men requiring assistance in gaining pensions or hospital treatment for war injury, and it cannot be sufficiently impressed on members that there is a real need for solidarity, which can best be shown by remaining financial members and taking a five and actual interest in the affairs of their branch. We desire to express our thanks to the ladies who generously assisted us on Poppy Day, and to those who have supported our functions throughout the year: to Messrs. Edwards and Prentice for their wn-k as musicians; to Mr. C. C. Price for his assistance and co-operation at ail times; and to Mr. R. Mackay, our honorary auditor.” The statement of receipts and expenditure for the year ending March 31, 1936, is as follows: —Expenditure: Stationery, 16s 6d; paid to sundry re-

turned soldiers by way of relief or sustenance, £43 10s 3d; less amount (£4 2s) contributed by Wanganui Charitable Aid Board, £39 8s 3d; capitation, 62 members, £6 4s; floral tributes, £1 Is 6d; gold badge for life member, £2 Os 6d; sundry expenses, £3 12s 3d; P.O. Savings Bank (1/4/36), £2O 12s 2d; deposits for the year. £l5; interest, 19; total, £.“>6 Ils 2d; less withdrawals, £2O Ils 2d, leaving £l6; cash at Bank of N.'S.W., £1 J6s lOd; total, £l7 16s l()d; grand total. £7O 16s lOd. Receipts: Cash in hand (1/4/35). 16s lid; P.O. Savings Bank interest. 19s; annual ball nad entertainments, £lB 6s: less expenses. £l4 15s: leaving £3 11s; annu.d reunion. £lO 15s; less expenses, £lO 1s Id, leaving J 3s lid; concert party, £24 8s 10d; less expenses. £l2 4s lid; leaving £l2 3s lid; donations, 12s 6d; sale of poppies, £l3 3s; less cost of 350 poppies, £5 2s 7d, leaving £8 Os sd; subscriptions of 62 members, £l5 10s; grant from canteen fund, £8; grand total, £7O 10s lOd. RANGITIKEI GOLF CLUB. Following is the draw for a stroke competition, to be played on Saturday: —G. Bertram v. H. A. Signal; W. Drew v. E. Carter; L. Ransom v. N. H. Amos; A. W. Amon v. R. O. Dalrymple; R. Mansell v. F. S. Collier; L. A. Sadler v. R. Mackat; R. F. Scott v. H. J. Hendry; R. J. Carter v. A. J. Shaw; Ngaio Amon v. W. Aiken; G. D. Flower v. G. Drew; K. Pearce v. T. R. Willis; E. W. Smart v. J. S. Tricker; J. G. Mitchell v. H. Pearce; John Tricker v. M. C. Gould. Any member unable to play is asked to notify the captain.