MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 102, 1 May 1936, Page 3

MARTON

VALEDICTORY. MB. G. BATCHED AR. j At a special practice of the Marlon (Baud held on Wednesday evening, up' jportuuity was taken io larewell Mr. C. Batchelar, who has received a transfer on promotion to the head office of the Wellington post Office. Mr. T. Barton, the enductor, in making the valedictory remarks, said that Mi. Batchelar had servied seven years with the band and had showed great promise when he took over the duties of conductor and had always been a tryer. The band, althougl/pleased to see he had received promotion, were sorry that lie was going to leave them, but they hoped he would continue his studies of band work and when in Wellington to join up with a band, and '-et an opportunity to play under a mm of greater ability. The chairman‘of the baud, Mr. Wilson, spoke on similar terms, emphasising the fact that Mr. Batchelar had a great deal of conlidence and a man who possessed this qualification was sure to go a long way in life. Mr. T. Barton then presented Mr. Batchelar with a suitease as a token of his services to the band. The recipient, in replying, sa id how sorry he was to be leaving. He thanked ■them for what had been said about him also the presentation, and he hoped he would be able to join up with some band in Wellington and so further his studies of band music. THE CIVIC THEATRE "GENTLEMEN OF THE NAVY” All the colour, spirit, courage patriotism, traditional ideals, and historical beauty for which the Unitd States Aayal Academy stands, is reproduced in ‘ Gentlemen of the Naw,” Paramount’s authentic film of ‘a midshipman’s life which comes to the CivicTheatre to-morrow and Monday sir Guy Standing, in the role of retired naval officer who lives in the memories of hi s days at Manila Bay when he fought under Dewey, gives one of the most superb portrayals of the year and the most important in his career -His delineation definitely personifies all those principles which Annapolis holds in highest esteem. His gallantry, his faith, his utter loyalty is a living symbol to the teaching and doctrines which Annapolis represent?, EUCHRE PARTY. A very successful euchre was held last Tuesday night in St. Francis’ •Schoolroom, the lady’s prize of the evening going to Mrs. Larsen, while the gentleman’s prize was won bv Mr. C. Baker. Consolation prizes were won by Mrs. J. Wilson and Mr. C. Calkin. RANGITIKEI HUNT. The Rangitikei Hunt was to have met at “Burleigh,” Bulls, on Wednesday afternoon, but owing to rain the fixture had to be postponed. MARTON GOLF CLUB. MEN'S DRAW FOR SATURDAY The following i s the draw for tomorrow's medal competition and the Ist qualifying round lor the championships. Dr. W. S. R, Dick Las donated a trophy for the best two nett scores in the qualifying rounds:— Mid-week players will qualify for the Ist. round on Wednesday, May 5. The draw for the Yankee four-ball is now on the notice board and matches can bo started at once. F. J. Christensen v. A. FullertonSmith. C. M. Hc-ldaway v. R. A. Church. 11. W. Collier v. A. D. FullertonSmith. R. S. Fullerton-Smith v. I*. H. Leonard. M. C. Gould v. N. Amon. V. W. Fullerton-Smith v. J. Potaka. L. T. Coleman v. T. J. Graham. L. Illston v. T. C. Rubery. N. D. Anderson v. J. Hartley. H. Coleman v. A. 11. Marshall. J. Openshaw v. K. C. Mclntyre. T. G. Harpur v. R. McKenzie. G. Bea van v. J. 1. Moodie. 11. Gaisford v. W. S. R. Dick. J. Sutcliffe v. L. H. S. Marshall. C. Whitford v. A. B. McFarlane. D. A. Nicolas v. C. G. Barrett. L. C. Kerr v. 1. Kendrick. L. Rathbone v. K. N. Glasgow. C. D. A. Taylor v. W. G. Winchcombe. K. R. Scoon v. G. G. Oliver. G. A. Simpson v. C. C. McDonald. A. K. Furrie v. scorer. MABTON GAS SUPPLY. CONCESSIONS FUR HEATING. The following report by the gas manager, Mr. D. was adopted by the Gas and Finance Committees of the Borough Council at a meeting held on Wednesday evening:— “With the object of stimulating interest in the use of gas both in the home and in the business, 1 have gone caivfully into production costs, etc., and from data collected believe that we are now in a position to oiler our consumers a considerable reduction in the price of additional gas used for heating purposes. “It must be clearly understood that the reduction can only be allowed on the additional gas consumed, and it is only possible to do this because of ihe fact that capital charges will not be increased to any great extent. Additional gas means all gas used in excess of the average winter monthly consumption. This average will be calculated for each individual consumer and will be taken from last year’s figures. “After due consideration I would recommend that the new rat-e for additional gas used for heating purposes be 6s 8d nett per 1000 c.f., in other words, a discount of 5s 10d per 1000 c.f. “I feel sure that this substantial reduction of 2s Id per 1000 cubic ieet will be pleasing to our consumers and I have no doubt many will take advantage of it. Aly confidence in the future success of the department is such that I strongly recommend this matter £or your consideration.”