MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 275, 19 November 1937, Page 10

MARTON

\V ONDERFLL PERFORMANCE G. SHIELDS WINS SIX SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS Boisterous weather prevailed for the annual spoi\s of tne Palmerston iNorth Boys’ High School on Wednesday, which militated against good limes in various events. The senior championship was won by G. Shields, son* of Mr. Hugh Shields, of Marton. He won the luO yards senior championship in llsfec. He also won the one mile senior championship, the 220 yards senior championship, the 440 yards senior championship and the 880 yards senior championship. He was first in the schools race and third in the 120 yards hurdles senior championship. Al the conclusion of the sports the trophies were presented by Mrs. Oram, wife of the chairman of the Board of Directors. G. Shields received the following cups: Boards of Governors’ Challenge Cup, Turner Cup tor senior championship, Basil Hodder Memorial Cup (Ist one mile) Fleming Cup (Ist 440 yards), Empire Cup list open 880‘ yards), Glendinning Cup (Ist in 100 and 220 yards) ana a cup for first in the schools race. G. Shields was heartily congratulated on his wonderful performance in “scooping the pool.” VIOLA BARKER’S SCHOOL OF DANCING DANCE RECITAL THIS EVENING At the Civic Theatre this evening the annual display of dancing by pupils of Viola Barker's school of dancing is sure to attract a large audience to witness the progress the progress that the pupils have made during the past season. Owing to the epidemic earlier in the season, the function is unfortunately three weeks later than usual. The programme to be presented is typical of healthy movement, fun and rhythm. There will be tiny tots, pupils of school age, and adult dancing. Reserves are free at Mogridge and Son’s. The music will be all that can be desired, being in the capable hands of Bennett’s, Ltd. “MAN IN POSSESSION’’ FEATURING JEAN HARLOW AND ROBERT TAYLOR The versatile Robert Taylor comes straight from the arms of Greta Garbo in “Camille” into the embrace of Jean Harlow in “Man in Possession,” which opens at the Civic Theatre to-morrow afternoon and evening. The story is mirthful and the cast presents it with skill. The direction of W. S. Van Dyke is excellent and maintains his record of having never made an unsuccessful picture. It is a remarkable story and it has been remarkably well handled as a picture. ROSE AND FLOWER SHOW The Marton rose and flower show and industrial exhibition will cj held in the Civic Theatre, Marlon, on Thursday and Friday, November 25 and 26, under the auspices or the Methodist Church. The schedule is a very comprehensive one and includes sections for cut flowers (professionals and amateurs), decorative, industrial, domestic and sections for juveniles (up to 16 years in decorative, domestic and school work). Schedules can be obtained on application to Mrs. E. F etcher, secretary, Oxford Street, Marton, ’phone 2451. Special arrangements have been made for the evening entertainments. On the first eveing, Mr. and Mrs. Lambert, entertainers, of Wanganui, will stage a first-class programme, and on Friday evening Mr. Mark Griffin and company will be seen in high-class comedy. METHODIST SYNOD CONFERENCE IN MARTON The Methodist Synod, presided over by the president of the conference, Rev. Fred. Copeland, of New Plymouth, commenced on Wednesday morning with a Communion service at 9 o’clock. Rev. A. R. Penn, Opunake, gave a very helpful preCommunion address. Many local church people participated. The president welcomed the new brethren who had come to labour in the district, the Revs. V. Mead (New Plymouth), E. S. Harkness (ElthamKaponga), C. W. Brown (Gonville), and N. R. Alexander; also Deaconesses in Maori work, Sisters Hobbs and Holland. Also present were: Revs. T. Carr (Waitara), T. Alexander (Ohura), H. Ashworth (Inglewood), C. O. Hailwood (Stratford), Green - Hall (Okato), B. Metson (Hawera), H. Cotton (Manaia), R. Patchett (Patea), Ray Dudley (Wanganui), F. J. Parker and H. Burley (Wanganui North), G. Goodman (Taihapc), W. Trusttrum (Raetihi), W. B. Cuming (Marton), and Maori Deaconess, Sister Atawhai. Apologies were received from Revs. Tauroa Moki, Nixon and Featherstone. Drinking at Dances. In connection with the alleged widespread practice of drinking at dances and in motor-cars, often with young girls, the following resolution was supported by the WanganuiTaranaki Methodist Synod in conference at Marton: “That with a view to safeguarding the moral well-being of young people attending dances in public halls, and of checking the drunken rowdyism so often associated with such dances, Parliament be urged to extend the powers of the police to enable them to search vehicles in the vicinity of dance halls if suspected of containing intoxicating liquor, whether in urivate cars, taxis, buses or any other vehicles.” The president, Rev. F. Copeland, New. Plymouth, delivered a genial in-

formative and inspirational address, making a plea for consecrated effort and church loyalty. It was decided to recommend that a lull-time Maori minister be employed in the North Taranaki district. Financial returns showed a marked improvement on the previous year in most circuits and the district was congratulated. In connection with young people's work, it was recommended to conference that three directors of youth work be apopinted to this work. MARTON DISTRICT NURSE APPRECIATION OF SECRETARY'S SERVICES At the monthly meeting of the Wanganui Hospital and Charitable Aid Board held on Wednesday the resignation of Mrs. A. H. Bill as secretary to the Marton branch of the District Nurse Committee was received with regret. In proposing a motion of appreciation be recorded and a letter sent to Mrs. Bill expressing the keen appreciation of the board for her valued services, Mrs. A. J. B. Sicely stated that Mrs. Bill had for many years worked untiringly in the interests of the sick and needy of the district and was only relinquishing the reins of office on account of her health. Mr. Sicely also stated that the board was fortunate in that Mrs. Barton had been appointed to the position vacated by Mrs. Bill, and members need have no misgivings so long as the business of the Marton District Nurse was in such capable hands. Mr. A. S. Coleman also spoke, endorsing the previous speaker’s remarks. The board is considering the advisability of extending the district nursing system as a means of relieving the pressure on bed space at the base hospital. WOMEN’S DIVISION FARMERS’ UNION v GARDEN PARTY AT “CLOSEBURN” A garden party under the auspices of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union will be held at the residence of Miss Simpson, “Closeburn,” Bonny Glen about three miles from Marton on Wednesday, November 24. The object is to provide funds for the branch and provincial committee of the W.D.F.U. Attractions will include games and competitions, various stalls and strawberries and cream. An admission charge of one shilling will be made for adults and sixpence for children, which includes afternoon tea.- *