MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 252, 23 October 1937, Page 14

MARTON

AMBULANCE NOTES. (By “Carpus.”) Last Monday evening the first of the "social parades” started and there was a very keen and interested number on parade. Stretcher work was carried out in the earlier part of the evening, and by the way, the division is very snappy at this work, after the drill, members held a ping pong tournament which was keenly contested, the winner finally being Private J. Duncan, who was presented with the very handsome prize, which was donated by those taking part in the tournament.

There will not be a parade on Monday next, Labour Day, but the following Monday it is the wish of the officers that all members parade if possible, as the annual inspection will be held in the near future, and there are several members still not familiar with the various stretcher work and divisional formations, therefore all members should endeavour to be on parade on Monday week. The work is interesting and the parades now consist of stretcher drill, and forma’ tion. N.Z. FARMERS’ UNION. PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE MEETING. A meeting of the Wellington Central provincial executive of the Farmers’ Union was held at Marton on Tuesday, Mr. Lloyd Hammond (president) presiding. Also present were Messrs. H. H. Richardson, J. B. S. Dudding, D. L. Younger, A. Amon, R. Hamilton, F. C. Jurgens, R. Hogg, W. Powell, W. G. Wilson, L. Lambert, F. Cameron, E. B. Gordon, A. Fannin, H. Stewart, F. Toulmin, E. W. Barnett, A. L. Brown and D. G. Gordon. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs. A. Campbell J. H. Mason, H. A. Stewart, D. Scott, R. J. Gibbs, J. Marshall, W. R. Anderson, R. O. Dalrymple, W. McLennan, R. Scott, Q. O. Wilson and T. Gray. In connection with the activities of the Sheep Owners’ Federation, it was decided to urge Dominion headquarters to do everything possible to secure the closest co-operation of the federation with the union. A letter from the Feilding district branch assuring the co-operation of the federation was read to the meeting, and it was agreed to reply that the executive welcomed the offer of cooperation.

Correspondence was read regarding the resignation from the executive of Mr. G. L. Marshall owing to the union’s attitude on the question of compensating prices. Members recorded their regret at the action taken by Mr. Marshall, and it was agreed to place on record sincere ap-

preciation of the lengthy services ren» dered the union by Mr. Marshall.

Dominion headquarters submitted a remit proposing the formation of a young farmers’ division of the union, and it was agreed, on the motion of Messrs. Hogg and Hamilton, that the union should concentrate upon subporting Young Farmers’ Clubs and endeavour to have -such formed in districts where none existed at present. Approval was given for the making of a donation of £1 Is to the Ohakune branch of ■ the Women’s Division, which recently celebrated its birthday. Donations of £5 5s and £2 2s, respectively, were made the ManawatuOroua Division and the WanganuiMain Trunk division of the Boys’ and Girls’ Agricultural Club movement.

The question of stock-holding paddocks was raised by Mr. ' Toulmin, who stated that there was need for further accommodation on the route between Hunterville and Feilding. Two sub-committees were set up to investigate the position, Messrs. Toulmin, Lambert, and Barnett being appointed to interview the Rangitikei County Council on the question and Messrs. Richardson, Barnett and Brown to interview the Oroua and Kiwitea County Councils. It was announced that the New Zealand Standards Institute had approved standard specifications for galvanised steel fencing wire and that vendors would in future be required, on the request of purchasers, to supply particulars of the wire being sold. Mr. Hammond stated that the Farmers’ Union had a representative on the institute, and when matters concerning the farming industry were being considered the union was always consulted. HUNTLEY SCHOOL SPORTS The annual athletic sports are to be held at Huntley Boys’ Preparatory School to-day. The weather promises to bo ideal and a large influx of parents and friends is expected to witness this annual fixture. MARTON LAWN TENNIS CLUB The official opening of the Marton Lawn Tennis Club takes place to-day, and a cordial invitation is extended to the public of Marton to attend. The courts are in perfect order, and with a continuation of the perfect I weather of the last few days, there should be a large assembly of tennis enthusiasts, It is to be a general tea day. PERSONAL Mr. E. H. Taylor, who for nearly six years has been headmaster at the Hunterville School, has received notice of his appointment to the position of headmaster at Lower Hutt School, and leaves to take up duty next week. AT THE CIVIC THEATRE “KID GALAHAD” With three famous stars heading its cast—Bette Davis, Edward G. Robinson and Humphrey Bogart—a drama called “Kid Galahad” will be screened at the Civic Theatre to-night. Made from the best-selling novel by Francis Walacc, ace sports fictionist, this Warner Bros.’ thriller deals not only with those ek. ents of the boxing ring with which everyone is familiar, but with the behind-scenes manoeuvring of fighters and managers. Eddie Robinson (staunchly backed by his girl friend, “Fluff,” pkyed by Miss Davis) has one contender for the championship. Bogart has another.

There’s an 11-round fight for the championship (said to be the most fiery ever thrown upon a screen), a duel to the death between the two managers after the fight, some vast scenes of Madison Square Garden—and yet, withal, a tender romance between Eddie’s fighter and Eddie’s sister.