MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 204, 29 August 1936, Page 5

MARTON

BULB AND SPRING FLOWER SHOW SEPTEMBER 17 AND 18 The annual bulb and spring flower show in conjunction with the Marton Parochial District Guild will be held in the Marton Civic Theatre on Thursday and Friday, September 17 and 18. The schedule is an attractive one including classes of decorative work for children. Schedules may be obtained from the secretary. Intending exhibitors are requested to assist the secretary by forwarding their entries to the hon. secretary, Mr. Alan Gibson, not later than 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16. VIOLA BARKER SCHOOL OF DANCING At the Viola Barker School of Dancing—No. 2, Harris Street, Marton —during the spring holidays no classes are being held. The adult private lessons continue as usual. Friday. October 30 will be the date of the annual display to be held in the Civic Theatre. AMBULANCE NOTES The final doctor's lecture has been held and, as usual, several members were absent. It seems to be getting a habit. These members would be most indignant if they were classed “no efficient.’’ However, we hope that they will study the “black book” and be at the Junction Social Hall or. Monday night, as the annual reexamination will be held that night. Dr. Harpur will be the examining doctor and members are asked to be on time. On Wednesday following the reexamination, the division will hold a dance in the same hall at the junction. Dress will be mufti. The division is in need of funds for several new uniforms and it is hoped that members will endeavour to bring their friends to the dance. Members were on duty for all primary school games held during the week and from the accident book they seem to have had a busy time with minor injuries. Members at the re-examination will be re-examined by number only, the same as in previous years. The next parade is on Monday night at 7.55 p.m. in the Railway Hall. HOCKEY DANCE The Athletic Hockey Club have arranged to hold a dance in the Druids’ Hall on Wednesday, September 2. A good floor, and good music, plus an excellent supper should meet with the approval of all patrons. A committee is now making arrangements and is confident of making the function a noteworthy success. There will be th? usual novelty dances and a merry evening is assured all. SCHOOL FOOTBALLERS FAREWELL DINNER Lusty cheers and hearty singing nearly lifted the roof of the Marton District High School Assembly Hall on Wednesday evening. The occasion was a farewell dinner at the which the Rangitikei Primary Schools Football Association and committees entertained the schoolboy footballers who have been taking pait in the annual primary schools quadrangular tournament. rhe long tables, arranged in a big M shape looked very inviting as the boys and officials took their places and did full justice to the appetising meal prepared for the occasion by Miss M. Quittenden. A lengthy toast list was honoured, nterpsersed with popular choruses led by Mr. James Gibson. Mr. T. Low was master of ceremonies, and Miss M. Taffe presided at the piano. Those present besides the boys were Messrs. F. A. Hempieman (president of the R.P.S.F.A.), Pittkowsky and Tunnicliffe < Hutt Valley), Henderson and Caiman (Taranaki), Clift and Marston (Horowhenua), J. B. Johndone. J. Klitscher, B. A. Rodgers, T. Rowe, W. McNab and J. A. Snell (local teachers), A. S. Coleman, T. Low, J. Gibson, K. A. Williams, A. Grade, A. Watts. G. Meredith, R. Rivers, A. Faulding. H. W. Smith and G. Thompson. Following the Loyal Toast, Mr. Hempieman extended a welcome to the visitors from other parts of the island. Mr. Tunnicliffe responded. The Rangitikei Rugby Union was toasted by Mr Rodgers, who said the parent body had been of great finan•ial assistance to the Primary Schools’ Association, Mr Williams replying. The Rangitikei Primary Schools’ Association was toasted by Mr Henlerson, who pointed out to the boys :hat all they had enjoyed was due to he organisation arranged by that M)dy. Cheers greeted Mr Hempieman vhen he rose to respond. The toast of the hosts and hostesses /.ho had billeted the boys was then proposed by Mr Clift, who said the response to the appeal for hospitality lad been wonderful. Mr A. Grade, responding, said the soys had been excellently behaved, ind many lasting friendships had been formed. Mr Snell proposed the toast to the referees, line umpires, and first aid Tien, all of whom, he said, were essential to the proper control of the ?ames and had played their part veil. Refereeing was not all fun. said Mr Guy Thompson, who responded; but without it football could not be played. When the boys were told that Mr Thompson had played in the New Zealand Army team away back in the ivar years, he was given three hearty cheers and musical honours. Mr Johnstone proposed the toast to citizen helpers—those who had acted m the various committees, assisted -vith the games, and placed cars at the disposal of the Association for the joys’ outings. What had been done by the public ; vas a pleasure, said Mr Low, respondng. He congratulated the boys on ! heir excellent behaviour. The four team captains were then ■ isked to stand, and their healths were 1 trunk. Rangiwhetu, captain of the z inning team, in reply, expressed the 1

boys' appreciation of the very fine time they had enjoyed. Cheers for winners and losers followed, a memorable occasion concluding with “Auld Lang Syne.” The hoys all returned to their various home town yesterday afternoon.